Tuesday, May 24, 2011

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T-Mobile adds 42Mbps HSPA+ data to 55 new markets

Posted: 24 May 2011 05:06 AM PDT

Today T-Mobile announced that 55 of its 4G coverage markets will get access to upgraded 42Mbps HSPA+ data service on May 25, 2011.
Read the full story here.


Report finds users out of the loop regarding employers' mobile phone policies

Posted: 24 May 2011 04:23 AM PDT

A report done by Carnegie Mellon, and commission by McAfee, has revealed that many users are not familiar with the policies that their employer has in place regarding the use of mobile devices on its network.
Read the full story here.


Square updates iPad app, introduces mobile wallet for iPhone, Android

Posted: 23 May 2011 12:49 PM PDT

Square, the payment processor that allows businesses to accept credit card payments with a smartphone, has introduced a new version of its iPad app and a new service for iPhone and Android users.
Read the full story here.


T-Mobile adds new Monthly4G pre-paid plans to its portfolio

Posted: 23 May 2011 11:44 AM PDT

In addition to the new post-paid individual and family plans that T-Mobile released today, the fourth-place carrier also unveiled new pre-paid monthly plan options. The new plans are called monthly4G and do not require a contract.
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Video: Motorola DROID X2 video tour - part 1 of 2

Posted: 23 May 2011 10:51 AM PDT

The Motorola DROID X2 for Verizon Wireless is an update of the original X that got a major bump in screen resolution and the addition of a dual-core 1GHz processor. On top of the new higher specs (and the loss of the camera shutter button), the only other real changes are in some of the software, such as the main menu and some new widgets.
Watch the video here.


Motorola DROID 3 specs leak out, no LTE radio to be found

Posted: 23 May 2011 10:26 AM PDT

The purported specs of Motorola's next member of the DROID family, the DROID 3, have leaked out.
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Toshiba Android tablet listed for pre-order, named Thrive

Posted: 23 May 2011 10:01 AM PDT

We haven't heard much about Toshiba's upcoming Android tablet recently, but if a pre-order page from retailer J&R is to be believed, it will be called the Thrive and priced at $449.99 for an 8GB version and $579.99 for a 32GB version. Listed specs are par for the course for an Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet, and include a 10.1-inch, 1280 x 800 pixel screen, a dual-core Tegra 2 processor, and 1GB of RAM. The Thrive also features a 5 megapixel rear camera and a 2 megapixel front camera. No data is provided regarding the actual release date, but we imagine it can't be too far off.
Read the full story here.


INQ partners with Foursquare for custom Android homescreens

Posted: 23 May 2011 09:14 AM PDT

INQ has announced a new deal with Foursquare to bring location based services to its Cloud Touch smartphone. The Cloud Touch was released earlier this year and focuses on deep Facebook integration for the user. The new partnership with Foursquare will add location based social network services in addition to the Facebook integration.
Read the full story here.


Motorola does a triple-double with the XT882 smartphone for China

Posted: 23 May 2011 08:53 AM PDT

Motorola has announced a new smartphone for the Chinese market that features a dual-core processor, and a dual-mode, dual-standby cellular radio.
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Press Release: Chomp announces cross-store app search tool now available in V CAST apps from Verizon Wireless

Posted: 23 May 2011 08:09 AM PDT

Chomp, the leader in app search technology, and Verizon Wireless announced today that consumers now have the ability to search for apps across both V CAST Apps, Verizon Wireless' mobile storefront, and Android Market?, using the Chomp app ? exclusively for customers who download the app from V CAST Apps.
Read the full story here.


Foxconn parent shuts down polishing lines after iPad related explosion

Posted: 23 May 2011 07:58 AM PDT

Hon Hai, the parent company of Foxconn, a company that produces many consumer electronics for American companies, including the Apple iPad, has shut down its workshops that involve polishing of electronic parts and products following an explosion in an Apple iPad production line last week.
Read the full story here.


Verizon 4G LTE to come to a bunch of new markets on June 16

Posted: 23 May 2011 07:46 AM PDT

In addition to bringing 4G LTE service to the previously announced market of Harrisburg, PA., Verizon Wireless has announced that State College, PA; Dayton and Springfield, Ohio; greater Hartford, Conn.; Flint, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and more of metro Detriot, Mich.; Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, Ind.; Greenville and Spartanburg, SC; and Madison, Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosh, and Wisconsin Dells, Wis. will all receive 4G LTE coverage on June 16.
Read the full story here.


T-Mobile introduces new individual, family plans with no data overage fees

Posted: 23 May 2011 07:45 AM PDT

T-Mobile has revamped its plan offerings for individual and family plans, and has added throttling to the data plan options.
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Google updates Disco skunkworks app with push notifications

Posted: 23 May 2011 07:24 AM PDT

Google has updated its little-publicized group messaging app for the iPhone and Android to version 2.0, adding push notifications to the iPhone version.
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Apple refreshes retail displays; iPads to sell themselves

Posted: 23 May 2011 07:09 AM PDT

As part of a celebration of 10 years in the retail business, Apple has refreshed its stores with new iPad product information displays. The iPads replace traditional placards in front of products like the iPad and iPhone, and give customers interactive information about what they are looking at.
Read the full story here.


Microsoft to bring 500 new features to WP7, show off 9 new phones tomorrow

Posted: 23 May 2011 06:44 AM PDT

According to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, the next version of Windows Phone, codenamed Mango, will add over 500 new features to the platform. He also said that details of new OEMs and carriers will be revealed at the Windows Phone event scheduled for tomorrow, lending credence to the rumor that up to nine new phones could be introduced at the event.
Read the full story here.


Verizon to light up 4G LTE service in Harrisburg, PA on June 16

Posted: 23 May 2011 06:10 AM PDT

Verizon Wireless has just announced that it will bring 4G LTE service to the fine folks in the Pennsylvania capitol of Harrisburg on June 16. The areas covered by the new 4G speeds will include the city of Harrisburg, including the east and west shores, Camp Hill, Hershey, portions of Dauphin and Cumberland counties, and Harrisburg International Airport.
Read the full story here.


HTC Holiday to bring dual-core power, 4.3-inch qHD screen to AT&T?

Posted: 23 May 2011 05:57 AM PDT

According to info dug from leaked software from a new HTC device, a new, 4.3-inch, dual-core powered smartphone, codenamed Holiday, could be headed to AT&T at some point in the near future.
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Orange sends discount offers directly to customers' mobiles

Posted: 23 May 2011 05:26 AM PDT

Orange has announced a new partnership with Vouchercloud that will provide its pay-as-you-go users with exclusive discount offers right on their mobile device.
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