Tuesday, May 17, 2011

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Come see (and win!) the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 at our VIP Preview in NYC

Posted: 17 May 2011 05:00 AM PDT

Come join us in New York City on May 25 to meet with Samsung and other tech bloggers as well as get a chance at a hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android tablet well ahead of retail availability. This free event is limited to the first 400 people that register, and is open to all ages.
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Western Union intros iPhone, iPad app for mobile money transfers

Posted: 17 May 2011 04:45 AM PDT

Western Union has announced that it is offering a new app to Apple iOS users that allows money transfers to be made directly from iOS mobile devices. The app allows users to use a debit or credit card to easily send money to recipients, and the funds will be available for pickup at more than 400,000 Western Union agent locations throughout the U.S. The new app is free and is available now for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users in the App Store.
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USA Today app now available to Windows Phone 7 smartphone users

Posted: 17 May 2011 04:27 AM PDT

Microsoft announced yesterday that USA Today's Windows Phone 7 smartphone application is now available for download. The free app can be found in the Marketplace on Windows Phone 7 smartphones, but only in the United States.
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T-Mobile now offering free Wi-Fi calling

Posted: 17 May 2011 03:59 AM PDT

T-Mobile today confirmed with GigaOm that Wi-Fi/UMA based calls made by T-Mobile customers are now completely free. As such, a user with Wi-Fi calling capable phones, like Samsung's Galaxy S 4G, can talk all day and all night as long as their phone is connected to a Wi-Fi access point - and not one minute will be deducted from their monthly contract bucket. This new, free service is called "Free Wi-Fi Calling" and must be added to an account before users can enjoy the extra minutes.
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Samsung's Galaxy S II gets reviewed, leaves us grinning

Posted: 17 May 2011 01:06 AM PDT

Why beat around the bush here? The Samsung Galaxy S II is the best Android smartphone on the market today. Read Michael's review to learn more about its Super AMOLED Plus display and 1080p capable camera.
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Seagate intros GoFlex Satellite mobile wireless storage for iOS devices

Posted: 16 May 2011 07:34 PM PDT

Seagate took the wraps off a wireless hard drive for mobile iOS devices like the iPhone and iPad today. The GoFlex Satellite 500GB drive is available now for pre-order for $199.99.
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Samsung postpones May 24 event without explanation

Posted: 16 May 2011 02:26 PM PDT

Samsung USA had previously sent out a "save the date" email notice for a planned event on May 24 in New York City. Speculation on what the event was to feature ranged from the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet to Samsung's Galaxy S II smartphone. In any case, the event has been postponed as of this afternoon with no new date provided. We were told to expect more information soon.
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Evidence, speculation of Motorola DROID X2 launch surfaces

Posted: 16 May 2011 02:20 PM PDT

A number of bits and pieces of information about an upcoming Motorola DROID X2 for Verizon Wireless have surfaced recently. A user manual for the device was found, posted, and then removed. TG Daily even went so far as to definitively say that the DROID X2 was being announced on May 26, though it provided absolutely no information on its sources. We've also seen some indications that the original DROID X was to get a Gingerbread update soon, but that it has been possibly postponed due to the X2 version shipping with Android 2.2 Froyo, though this is all highly speculative.
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PopCap's Plants vs. Zombies game heading exclusively to Amazon Appstore

Posted: 16 May 2011 12:43 PM PDT

Amazon has just scored a coup for its Amazon Appstore for Android smartphones, as it has locked up exclusive distribution rights for PopCap games when they get released for the Android platform.
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Toshiba to show off 367dpi displays for mobile devices

Posted: 16 May 2011 11:56 AM PDT

Toshiba has announced that it will reveal a slew of new display technologies this week, including displays for mobile devices with resolutions of up to 367dpi.
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Video: New Android Music app demo

Posted: 16 May 2011 11:54 AM PDT

Here is a demo of the new music application for Android smartphones. Google released the app this week to coincide with the beta launch of its new Google Music service, which this application supports. Even without Google Music, the new app offers many improvements over the old music player that we have been using until now. The app is available in the Android Market.
Watch the video here.


AT&T to roll out phone security services in 2012

Posted: 16 May 2011 10:52 AM PDT

An AT&T executive has revealed the carrier's plans to roll out a security service for mobile phones that will protect users from security threats from malicious software. The service is expected to be deployed in 2012.
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AT&T rolling out updates that enable sideloading on Android phones

Posted: 16 May 2011 10:06 AM PDT

A report has come in that AT&T is pushing out updates to certain Android phones that enable side-loading of applications. The update is said to be rolling out today to users of the HTC Aria, Inspire 4G, and the Samsung Captivate. The new Samsung Infuse 4G already has this feature enabled. Notably missing from the list is the Motorola ATRIX 4G, another Android 2.2 Froyo smartphone on AT&T. The ability to side-load apps is necessary in order to use the Amazon Appstore, something that AT&T users have not been able to do until now.
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Verizon Wireless to turn on LTE for a number of new markets on May 19

Posted: 16 May 2011 09:24 AM PDT

Verizon Wireless has just announced that a number of new markets will be able to benefit from 4G LTE service starting on May 19. Included in the list of markets now covered are Montgomery and Mobile, Ala.; Denver, Colo.; Gainesville, Pensacola, and Tallahassee, Fla.; Fayetteville-Lumberton, N.C.; and a number of areas surrounding Philadelphia, PA.
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HTC Desire HD, Incredible S getting Gingerbread in the UK today

Posted: 16 May 2011 09:21 AM PDT

Reports are in that the unbranded versions of the HTC Desire HD and Incredible S in the UK are now receiving the update to Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Italian users have had the update for a couple of weeks now, so its nice to see UK users getting in on the fun.
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HTC Sensation 4G to hit T-Mobile on June 8

Posted: 16 May 2011 09:16 AM PDT

A leaked screenshot of an internal T-Mobile memo has pegged the release of the HTC Sensation 4G on June 8. The Sensation 4G is a hotly-anticipated smartphone with a dual-core, 1.2GHz processor and a 4.3-inch, qHD resolution display. It is powered by Android 2.3 Gingerbread with the latest version of HTC's Sense interface.
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Barnes & Noble NOOK Apps hit 1 million download milestone

Posted: 16 May 2011 08:30 AM PDT

Barnes & Noble's recently introduced NOOK Apps have already hit the 1 million download milestone, in just one week.
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Samsung introduces forum to help Android developers

Posted: 16 May 2011 07:57 AM PDT

Samsung has just announced the debut of a new forum for Android developers that will provide support and help with Samsung specific development platforms.
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HTC ThunderBolt inductive charger waltzes through the FCC

Posted: 16 May 2011 07:53 AM PDT

Owners of the HTC ThunderBolt will be getting an easier way to handle their frequent battery recharges, as an inductive charging rear cover for the Verizon LTE smartphone has appeared in the FCC's database. The inductive backplate had appeared on Verizon Wireless' website briefly in April, though it was pulled rather quickly, maybe because it didn't have government approval just yet. Regardless, we should be seeing this accessory hit shelves in the near future, hopefully for not much more than the $39 price we saw listed in April.
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Apple iPhone 5 could have an edge-to-edge screen, eliminate bezel

Posted: 16 May 2011 07:51 AM PDT

A leaked image from a Chinese case manufacturer hints that the next iPhone could have an edge-to-edge screen, with the bezel being eliminated from the sides.
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Vodafone offers "Smart" update to 845 Android smartphone

Posted: 16 May 2011 07:41 AM PDT

Vodafone has updated its basic 845 smartphone with a new version called the Smart. Featuring Android 2.2 Froyo and a touchscreen, the Smart will be offered on pay-as-you-go plans in the UK.
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HTC Flyer Android tablet announced for Three UK

Posted: 16 May 2011 07:33 AM PDT

Three UK has announced the addition of the Android-powered HTC Flyer. Three expects users to take delivery around May 27 for those that pre-order the device. The Flyer is a 7-inch tablet that runs Google's Android operating system and offers 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, a 1.5GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and some compelling HTC services such as Scribe and OnLive's on-demand gaming services. For more on the Flyer, be sure to check out our hands-on gallery.
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Verizon extends Thunderbolt, Droid Charge 4G hotspot offer until June 15

Posted: 16 May 2011 07:28 AM PDT

Users of Verizon's HTC Thunderbolt and Droid Charge are getting a month's extension for free mobile 4G hotspot usage. Verizon has extended the free 4G service until June 15.
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Google Maps now includes Washington D.C. public transportation network

Posted: 16 May 2011 07:15 AM PDT

Google has announced the addition of public transportation information in Washington D.C. to its Google Transit database. This will allow users to find their way around the nation's capital on public transportation with Google Maps on their phones and on the web.
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Apple iPhone 4S to come to Sprint, T-Mobile this fall says analyst

Posted: 16 May 2011 06:47 AM PDT

An analyst for Jefferies & Co. is making claims that the next iPhone to come out of Cupertino will not be an iPhone 5, but rather a revised version of the current iPhone 4, with a new processor, better cameras, and HSPA+ support. He is also claiming that Apple will announce the smartphone for Sprint and T-Mobile, as well as China Mobile.
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Samsung Galaxy smartphones, tablets to get Gingerbread by mid-May

Posted: 16 May 2011 06:45 AM PDT

After a few leaks and false starts, Samsung has officially announced the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for the Galaxy S line of smartphones, Galaxy Tab Android tablet, and the Galaxy Ace, Gio, Fit, and mini smartphones.
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Microsoft Mango update to bring business features for WP7 phones

Posted: 16 May 2011 06:40 AM PDT

Microsoft has just announced some new features for Windows Phone 7 that will appeal to the business user looking for productivity on the go. The new features are scheduled to come with the Mango update arriving later this year.
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RIM issues recall for 900 PlayBooks sold at Staples

Posted: 16 May 2011 06:30 AM PDT

RIM has issued a recall notice for over 900 BlackBerry PlayBooks that were to be sold at Staples stores. The faulty tablets are said to have a bad build of software that prevents users from being able to set up the device on the first boot.
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Sony Ericsson drops lawsuit after Clearwire claims no plans for a smartphone

Posted: 16 May 2011 06:12 AM PDT

Sony Ericsson has announced that it is dropping its lawsuit against Clearwire, which claimed design infringement on Sony Ericsson's logo. The change in hearty comes after Clearwire made it clear that it was not going to produce a smartphone, which it had previously announced plans to do. Sony Ericsson had sued Clearwire, claiming that Clearwire's logo was confusingly similar to Sony Ericsson's. Clearwire testified in court that it had no plans to release a smartphone, which alleviated Sony Ericsson's concerns and prompted the dropping of the lawsuit.
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Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone hit with two software updates

Posted: 16 May 2011 05:34 AM PDT

The still-new Samsung Galaxy S II has received two updates to fix some bugs that were present in the shipping builds of the phone. The firmware updates fix connectivity issues, automatic brightness, and improves performance with the Swype on-screen keyboard. Both are installed using Samsung's PC-based Kies desktop software and are available now.
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Nokia to drop Ovi brand, transition to Nokia services

Posted: 16 May 2011 05:10 AM PDT

It seems that Nokia has realized that its much easier to market and sell one brand rather than two, as the Finnish company has announced plans to kill off the Ovi branding of its services and transition them to Nokia services.
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