Friday, May 20, 2011

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Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY, arc to get Android 2.3.3 and Facebook integration

Posted: 20 May 2011 04:50 AM PDT

Starting next week, Sony Ericsson's new Android smartphones, the Xperia PLAY and arc, are to receive an update that brings the handsets up to version 2.3.3 of the Android operating system. Also included in the update will be the recently announced Facebook integration for Xperia handsets. The new feature will offer users a more social experience with the phone's picture gallery, music player, phone book, and calendar.
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HTC Flyer Android Wi-Fi tablet available May 22 from Best Buy, pre-orders open now

Posted: 20 May 2011 04:38 AM PDT

Best Buy is now taking pre-orders for the HTC Flyer Android tablet. The Flyer has a $499.9 price tag and will land on store shelves starting May 22.
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Android 2.2 Froyo comes to the Samsung Galaxy Apollo

Posted: 20 May 2011 02:59 AM PDT

Orange UK has announced that an update is rolling out now for the Samsung Galaxy Apollo smartphone. Google's Android 2.2 Froyo OS is available now via Samsung's Kies and users should expect to see a notification from the wireless carrier shortly.
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Logitech announces line of accessories for tablets

Posted: 19 May 2011 07:04 PM PDT

Logitech has announced a line of accessories aimed at enhancing your tablet experience that includes a case, speakers, keyboard, and amouse.
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Video: Google Music demo on Android Honeycomb and Gingerbread

Posted: 19 May 2011 01:28 PM PDT

Here is a demonstration of Google's new Google Music cloud-based music service, which is currently available in beta form and accessible by invitation only. It allows users to upload their music to a Google server, where it can then be accessed by a compatible Android smartphone, tablet or Flash-capable web browser.
Watch the video here.


EU could enact tougher laws on location data

Posted: 19 May 2011 12:15 PM PDT

A data protection advisory panel in Europe has ruled that location data should be classified as personal data, which could have an impact on how companies can use the data that is collected.
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Verizon CFO hints at global iPhone yet again

Posted: 19 May 2011 11:48 AM PDT

At the Reuters Global Technology Summit, Verizon Wireless's CFO, Fran Shammo, once again brought up the notion that the next version of Apple's iPhone to be available will be a global device with both CDMA and GSM capabilities.
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HTC HD7S WP7 smartphone coming to AT&T June 5

Posted: 19 May 2011 11:38 AM PDT

We knew it was coming, and now we know when and for how much. AT&T has just announced that the HTC HD7S Windows Phone 7 smartphone will be available on June 5 for $199.99 on a new two-year agreement. The HD7S is very similar to the HD7 that was release for T-Mobile last summer, and features a 4.3-inch, WVGA touchscreen. The difference is the screen is now a Super LCD model, as opposed to the standard LCD of the previous version. The HD7S also has a 1GHz processor and 16GB of internal storage.
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Angry Birds for Windows Phone 7 delayed until end of June

Posted: 19 May 2011 11:29 AM PDT

Thanks to Microsoft's plans for its Must Have Games promotion, we now know that Angry Birds will not arrive for the Windows Phone 7 platform until the end of June, a bit later than initially expected. Either way, WP7 users will be able to get their bird-flinging fix eventually. The delay doesn't appear to be hurting Rovio much, either.
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Cellphone growth to slow in Q2 2011 due to inventory surplus

Posted: 19 May 2011 11:12 AM PDT

According to Garner, a surplus of cellphone inventory will hold back retailers from ordering more from manufacturers in the second quarter of this year. Retailers stocked up after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan caused fears of shortages.
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Verizon to unveil tiered data, possible shared family data this summer

Posted: 19 May 2011 11:01 AM PDT

Speaking at a conference, Verizon Wireless CFO Fran Shammo made it known that the company plans to kill off the current smartphone plan that offers unlimited data and replace it with tiered plans that taxes users who consume more data.
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Nokia outsources innovation with Invent with Nokia program

Posted: 19 May 2011 10:48 AM PDT

Nokia has announced a new program that encourages inventors with innovative ideas to partner with Nokia to develop the idea. Nokia will reward inventors if their idea makes it to a patent or product.
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Samsung Galaxy Indulge receiving OTA update from MetroPCS

Posted: 19 May 2011 10:05 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Indulge, MetroPCS' only smartphone that can take advantage of its 4G LTE network, is receiving a software update that addresses some bugs and issues with the device.
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iOS, Android still dominate smartphone market; WP7 has yet to show up

Posted: 19 May 2011 09:40 AM PDT

According to the latest report from Gartner, Apple's iOS and Google's Android OS continue to dominate the smartphone market, with Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 and RIM's BlackBerry trailing behind.
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Amazon updates trade-in program to include phones, tablets

Posted: 19 May 2011 09:15 AM PDT

Amazon has announced that it will now accept personal electronics, including cell phones, as part of its trade-in program. Customers can swap their used tablet, cell phone, MP3 player, and more for Amazon gift cards. The values can range anywhere from 25 cents to a few hundred dollars - depending on the item. Once customers have determined the value of their item by finding it and determining its condition, they can print out a pre-paid shipping label. Amazon will inspect the item on receipt, and will add the gift card credit to the account within 48 hours. Rejected items will be sent back to the customer at no cost.
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Comcast updates iPhone app with video streaming

Posted: 19 May 2011 08:30 AM PDT

Comcast has updated its XFINITY TV iPhone app to take advantage of the video streaming services that were previously only available on the iPad version of the app. The app will only allow video streaming over a Wi-Fi connection, and requires a Comcast cable subscription, naturally. Users can also manage their DVR directly from the app. The Comcast XFINITY TV app for iPhone version 1.5 is free and available in the iTunes App Store now.
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OmniVision introduces slimmer CMOS sensor that records 1080p video

Posted: 19 May 2011 08:00 AM PDT

OmniVision, a manufacturer of digital imaging devices, has introduced a new 5 megapixel CMOS sensor for phones and tablets that is capable of recording 1080p HD video (1920 x 1080 pixel) at 30 frames per second. The new sensor is 20 percent slimmer than predecessors, a quality that OmniVision claims will allow phone and tablet manufacturers to create slimmer devices.The new sensor is expected to hit mass production in the second half of 2011.
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RIM releases Twitter for BlackBerry 2.0

Posted: 19 May 2011 07:44 AM PDT

RIM has announced it is releasing Twitter for BlackBerry 2.0 from beta. The new version of Twitter offers users new search capabilities, an improved navigation bar which includes a new compose tweet button, and a simpler search experience. Users can expect to see the new update in the BlackBerry App World over the next 24 hours.
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Verizon announces HTC Trophy, its first Windows Phone 7 smartphone

Posted: 19 May 2011 07:29 AM PDT

After much speculation, Verizon Wireless has made its first Windows Phone 7 device official with the announcement of the HTC Trophy. The Trophy was originally announced for the global market back in December of 2010.
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Sprint CEO Hesse says price-hikes necessary to keep unlimited option

Posted: 19 May 2011 07:27 AM PDT

Commenting on the recent price-hikes for smartphone data service that were enacted earlier this year, Sprint CEO Dan Hesse admitted that the move was not popular with consumers, though it was necessary. The other option he mentioned, was throttling customers or enacting data caps, something the carrier did not want to do. Sprint also restructured its loyalty programs, lengthening the amount of time before an average customer would be eligible for a new phone upgrade. Despite the changes, Sprint managed to leapfrog T-Mobile in customer satisfaction, and now sits at the top with CDMA rival Verizon Wireless.
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Yahoo releases Messenger app for iPad

Posted: 19 May 2011 07:07 AM PDT

Yahoo! has finally released a version of its Messenger app for the Apple iPad, giving users a much better option than using the iPhone optimized app on the larger tablet.
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LG Optimus 3D Android smartphone headed to Orange UK

Posted: 19 May 2011 07:04 AM PDT

A new Android smartphone has appeared on Orange UK's website, the new LG Optimus 3D. The LG Optimus 3D is a 3D-capable smartphone with a massive 4.3-inch, 3D LCD touchscreen display, and two 5 megapixel cameras on the back for 3D video recording. The phone runs on a 1GHz dual-core processor and offers Google's Android 2.2 that will be upgradable to Android 2.3 Gingerbread in the future. No specific release date has been announced, but the carrier does indicate that the smartphone will be offered for free with qualifying pay monthly plans.
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HTC Sensation dual-core Android smartphone available from Vodafone UK today

Posted: 19 May 2011 06:52 AM PDT

As expected, Vodafone is the first UK carrier out of the gate to offer the HTC Sensation, available today. The Sensation is a dual-core, Android 2.3 Gingerbread smartphone, with HTC's latest version of its Sense UI, complete with a new, live lockscreen. It features an 8 megapixel camera on the back, and has a 4.3-inch, qHD display, with 960 x 540 pixels of resolution. The Sensation is offered for free by Vodafone on monthly plans of 35 GBP or more.
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Twitter updates third-party app permissions, limits access to private messages

Posted: 19 May 2011 06:47 AM PDT

Twitter has announced a new policy going in to effect by the middle of June that will limit third-party app access to a user's private messages or DMs.
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China Mobile claims Apple has agreed to 4G iPhone

Posted: 19 May 2011 06:30 AM PDT

China Mobile has announced that the carrier and Apple have agreed that a new iPhone will use its 4G technology, called TD-LTE. The company claims that talks with Apple are still ongoing, so we are not exactly sure as to what the two companies have agreed to. The carrier does not currently have the iPhone in its lineup
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Verizon Wireless 4G LTE now available in 55 markets

Posted: 19 May 2011 06:24 AM PDT

As expected, Verizon Wireless has turned on LTE service in a bunch of new markets today. In addition to those areas previously announced, Verizon has added Bryan-College Station and Temple-Killeen, Texas to the mix, as well as beefed up coverage in and around Atlanta, Chicago, and New Orleans. The number of markets covered by 4G LTE service is now up to 55. Big Red has promised that 147 cities will be covered with LTE by the end of 2011, so expect a few more of these announcements as year goes on.
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European carriers push for LTE on the 1800MHz band

Posted: 19 May 2011 05:52 AM PDT

While North American carriers have been working to deploy 4G LTE service on the 700MHz frequency band for some time now, European carriers have been stalled by waiting for spectrum auctions that will free up the 800MHz and 2.6GHz frequencies for LTE use. In light of this, there has been a push to utilize the currently available 1800MHz band for LTE instead of waiting for the auctions to happen.
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G'zOne Commando (Verizon) Android smartphone review

Posted: 19 May 2011 05:29 AM PDT

The Casio G'zOne Commando is the first ruggedized Android smartphone that Casio has built for Verizon Wireless. It has a really tough hardware design that withstands anything from water to the dreaded "salt fog," but it remains a specialty phone. Read more in Michael's review.
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Angry Birds hits 200 million download milestone

Posted: 19 May 2011 05:10 AM PDT

Rovio's head, Peter Vesterbacka, announced that the ubiquitous bird-flinging game that put the company on the map, Angry Birds, has now been downloaded over 200 million times across the various platforms where it is available. This is taking in to account the three versions of the game: Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons, and Angry Birds Rio. The game is available on iOS, Android, webOS, Symbian, Windows 7, Mac, Google Chrome, and soon Windows Phone 7.
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