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Motorola to update DROID 2, X, Pro with Android Gingerbread 2.3

Posted: 24 May 2011 01:26 PM PDT

Via its official support forum, Motorola has said it will update its DROID 2, DROID 2 Global, DROID X, and DROID Pro smartphones with Google's Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system in the coming months, specifically Q2 for the DROID X and Q3 for the rest of the DROID handsets. No word was given on whether it would update the original DROID/MILESTONE.
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Dual-SIM accepting Nokia C2-00 phone to finally start shipping this quarter

Posted: 24 May 2011 01:10 PM PDT

Alongside of today's announcement from Nokia introducing the new dual-SIM X1-01, the company also said its C2-00 phone would start shipping this quarter. The C2-00 is also a hot swappable dual-SIM device and sports a very similar spec list to the X1-01, but is bit more expensive at 45 EUR and comes with an S40 user interface, a VGA camera for photos, a built-in web browser, and Nokia Messaging. The C2-00 will start shipping in select markets this quarter according to Nokia.
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Affordable dual-SIM Nokia X1-01 phone launched

Posted: 24 May 2011 01:00 PM PDT

Nokia today announced a new dual-SIM phone, the X1-01, that offers users dual-SIM capabilities at an affordable price.
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Sony Ericsson hires Nokia vet Tommi Laine-Ylijoki as Head of Operations

Posted: 24 May 2011 12:41 PM PDT

Today Sony Ericsson announced that it has hired Nokia veteran Tommi Laine-Ylijoki to be its new Corporate Vice President and Head of Operations. Laine-Ylijoki worked at Nokia for more than 17 years, and was most recently the company's Vice President of Materials Management.
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Windows Mobile 6.5 closed to new apps starting July 15

Posted: 24 May 2011 12:10 PM PDT

With the focus on Windows Phone and its upcoming "Mango" update, this comes as no surprise, but Microsoft has announced that no new apps will be added to Windows Mobile Marketplace for Windows Mobile 6.5 starting July 15. Microsoft says that current apps will still be available for sale and the store is not closing down entirely, but no new apps will be added after that date. It is unknown whether developers will be able to push out updates for existing apps or not, but Microsoft says more information regarding the Windows Mobile 6.5 situation will be available in the coming months.
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Video: HTC Flyer (Wi-Fi) video tour - part 1 of 2

Posted: 24 May 2011 12:08 PM PDT

The HTC Flyer is an Android 2.3 Gingerbread tablet that features a 7-inch touchscreen and a tablet-friendly version of the HTC Sense 3.0 user interface. It is compatible with a special Scribe pen for taking notes, and features a single-core 1.5GHz processor as well as dual cameras and a Adobe Flash capable browser.
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T-Mobile's Bobsled Facebook VoIP calling service back online

Posted: 24 May 2011 12:07 PM PDT

T-Mobile has reinstated its Bobsled calling service for Facebook users. It recently suspended service due to design issues, which seem to have been resolved. Bobsled is a free VoIP service that lets Facebook users make voice calls to their friends from their computers.
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Leap speaks out against AT&T, T-Mobile merger

Posted: 24 May 2011 11:45 AM PDT

Joining Sprint and MetroPCS in opposing the buyout of T-Mobile USA by AT&T is Leap Wireless. The carrier claimed that if the merger were to go through, it would contribute to a pattern of concentration in the wireless industry around the two largest carriers, AT&T and Verizon Wireless. Leap was not present at the Senate hearing regarding the merger last month.
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Google to launch mobile payments with Sprint on Thursday

Posted: 24 May 2011 11:40 AM PDT

According to Bloomberg, Google is set to launch its mobile payment system with Sprint at an event in New York on Thursday. The invitation for the event offers no confirmation of any possible mobile payment-related theme, but we will be attending the event in any case to learn what Google has up its sleeve. According to Bloomberg,the new service will launch with the Google Nexus S 4G on Sprint, an NFC-capable Andoid 2.3 Gingerbread smartphone.
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B&N NOOK "The Simple Touch Reader" Android e-reader announced at $139

Posted: 24 May 2011 11:18 AM PDT

Today Barnes & Noble announced the pending availability of the new NOOK "The Simple Touch Reader" e-reader device, which features a full touchscreen E Ink Pearl display and the Android 2.1 operating system.
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Video: Microsoft Windows Phone "Mango" multitasking video demo

Posted: 24 May 2011 10:50 AM PDT

Microsoft gave us a quick demo of the new multitasking features that Windows Phone will get with the "Mango" update that is due to arrive later this fall. The OS uses a combination of freezing apps and interval polling to achieve multitasking. It will intelligently manage the phone's memory and kill apps when necessary.
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Mozilla Firefox 5.0 beta with Aurora features available for Android

Posted: 24 May 2011 10:23 AM PDT

The first "rapid release" of Mozilla Firefox 5.0 for the desktop and the Android mobile platform has been made available. It includes support for the new CSS Animation standard and features the new Firefox Channel Switcher. The Firefox Channel Switcher lets users switch to a Mozilla rapid development mode in the app, which provides access to new, potentially unstable features in the browser without having to install a completely separate application. The application can be downloaded from the Android Market.
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Opera Mini 6 browser for iPhone, iPad released

Posted: 24 May 2011 10:22 AM PDT

Opera has made good on its promise and has released version 6 of its Opera Mini browser for the iPhone and iPad today. Version 6 adds new features like a share button to easily push webpages to Facebook or Twitter.
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Nielsen: tablets, smartphones good with TV; e-readers best in bed

Posted: 24 May 2011 09:37 AM PDT

Nielsen has released results of a survey that show where, and for how long, consumers use their mobile devices and what tasks they use them for most.
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Video: Windows Phone Bing Vision search video demo

Posted: 24 May 2011 09:27 AM PDT

One of the new features to come with the Windows Phone "Mango" update is Bing Vision search, which will allow users to take pictures of items, bar codes, QR codes, and more and get search results from those images. The new app linking feature will direct users to apps that are relevant to their search.
Watch the video here.


Dell missing from list of Windows Phone partners

Posted: 24 May 2011 09:04 AM PDT

Conspicuously missing from the list of Windows Phone hardware partners that will support or come out with new phones for the "Mango" update was Dell. Dell was originally a featured partner when Windows Phone was launched last fall, but it had a lot of trouble bringing its Venue Pro smartphone to market. The Venue Pro was plagued with issues when it eventually became available, as well. It is not known whether Microsoft or Dell ended the agreement between the two companies, but it might be safe to assume that we won't see any new Dell Windows Phone smartphones going forward.
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Nokia Windows Phone smartphones will ship with "Mango" update

Posted: 24 May 2011 08:38 AM PDT

Microsoft confirmed today at the Windows Phone "Mango" update preview event that Nokia phones with Windows Phone will hit the market with the "Mango" update in tow. Though Microsoft did not give a date as to when we will see the Nokia devices, the "Mango" version of Windows Phone will not be available until the fall, so we don't expect to see any Nokia Windows Phone smartphones before then. The company did confirm that there are working prototypes in the lab right now, though.
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Microsoft: 4G support coming to Windows Phone with Mango update

Posted: 24 May 2011 08:03 AM PDT

At the company's VIP press event in New York, Microsoft revealed that the upcoming "Mango" update to its Windows Phone smartphone platform will offer support for 4G devices, something that we've not seen so far. This is in addition to the new messaging and application feature support that was also unveiled.
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Microsoft shows Windows Phone "App Connect" search integration, multi-tasking

Posted: 24 May 2011 07:53 AM PDT

At its event in New York City, Microsoft unveiled more details regarding its upcoming Windows Phone "Mango" update, including multi-tasking support and new application integration into Bing search results.
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Microsoft adds combined inbox, Twitter support, and more Facebook to Windows Phone "Mango"

Posted: 24 May 2011 07:35 AM PDT

Today Microsoft took the wraps off of its upcoming Windows Phone "Mango" smartphone operating system update at an event in New York. The company provided more information on the new messaging and social networking features that users can expect to find.
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Apple iTunes App Store passes 500,000 application mark

Posted: 24 May 2011 07:25 AM PDT

It appears that Apple's iTunes App Store has finally surpassed the half million mark in number of approved apps that are available to consumers. An interesting graphic posted on Facebook shows a number of highlights in the life of the App Store, including the fact that the Angry Birds game spent the most days in the number 1 spot for paid apps: 275 in total. The infographic also highlights some milestones hit by the App Store, posts a few projections, and provides information on average app prices.
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17,000 apps now in Windows Phone Marketplace; Acer, Fujitsu, ZTE to build WP7 smartphones

Posted: 24 May 2011 07:17 AM PDT

Today at a press event in New York City, Microsoft announced that there are now 17,000 applications currently available from its Windows Phone Marketplace, the app store that supports the company's Windows Phone 7 smartphone OS. While discussing the features of the upcoming Windows Phone "Mango" update, Microsoft also noted that Acer, Fujitsu, and ZTE have agreed to build Windows Phone-powered smartphones in markets around the world.
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Twitter buys TweetDeck

Posted: 24 May 2011 06:57 AM PDT

According to the BBC's Rory Cellan-Jones, the BBC has confirmed that micro-blogging service Twitter has purchased TweetDeck, the company that makes the popular Twitter and Facebook client of the same name. Twitter has, of late, been taking the stance that third party Twitter apps are a bad thing, and has been either making life difficult for them, or buying them.
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Next Apple iPhone to be smaller and thinner - France Telecom CEO

Posted: 24 May 2011 06:42 AM PDT

France Telecom CEO Stephane Richard spoke of his Orange network's relationship with Apple and of Apple's plans for a smaller SIM card and a smaller iPhone.
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Motorola ATRIX 4G update borks certain banking apps

Posted: 24 May 2011 06:21 AM PDT

The recent update that was released for the Motorola ATRIX 4G smartphone on AT&T (the one that actually enabled HSUPA data) has had some ill consequences for those who use banking apps on the phone. Apparently, Motorola added new SSL certificates with the update, breaking the banking apps that rely on them for secure connections. The American Express, Bank of America, Chase, and Discover apps are all broken, but the Wells Fargo and Citibank apps are just fine. Motorola suggests users utilize the web browser for their banking needs until a fix is sorted out.
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Sprint taking pre-orders for Android-powered HTC EVO View 4G 7-inch WiMAX tablet

Posted: 24 May 2011 05:50 AM PDT

Sprint and HTC have teamed up to offer a smaller and more portable 7-inch Android tablet, the EVO View 4G. Interested customers can head on over to their local Sprint stores now to pre-order the new tablet.
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42Mbps HSPA+ T-Mobile Rocket 3.0 USB modem available Wednesday

Posted: 24 May 2011 05:27 AM PDT

To go along with the upgrading of 55 of its 4G markets to offer 42Mbps HSPA+ data, T-Mobile has launched the new Rocket 3.0 laptop stick, it's first 42Mbps-capable device.
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