Friday, May 27, 2011

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Google Music for Android gets an update

Posted: 27 May 2011 05:10 AM PDT

Google has pushed an update for its new Music app for Android, bumping it up to version 3.0.1. Not much has changed in this new version, but the search giant has added the ability to delete songs that are stored on the SD card and fixed some bugs within the app. Hopefully the song-getting-stuck-in-a-repeat-loop bug that I have been cursing for the past two days has been fixed, but since Google did not say what bugs were fixed, it is hard to tell.
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Netflix for Android updated with support for new phones

Posted: 27 May 2011 04:50 AM PDT

Netflix for Android has just gotten an update that fixes a few bugs and adds a few more phones to its supported device list. The LG Revolution, Motorola DROID, and Casio Gz'One Commando are all now compatible with the Netflix app and users with those phones can now install it from the Android Market. Curiously listed in the list of changes is that Netflix has "removed check that prevented attempt to playback on unsupported devices," which would imply that the app will work on any Android device now. That doesn't seem to be the case though, as phones that are not on the list of supported models still cannot access the Netflix app in the Android Market.
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Instagram updated to version 1.8, still no Android option available

Posted: 27 May 2011 04:35 AM PDT

Instagram, the popular photo-sharing app for the iPhone, has been updated to version 1.8 and has received a few new features that make it easier to use.
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HTC officially reverses locked bootloader policy for smartphones

Posted: 27 May 2011 04:20 AM PDT

In a post on HTC's official Facebook page, CEO Peter Chou has proclaimed that the company will no longer lock the bootloader on its devices, citing that "there has been overwhelmingly (sic) customer feedback that people want access to open bootloaders on HTC phones."
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Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY, arc getting Android 2.3.3 in Europe

Posted: 27 May 2011 02:10 AM PDT

The Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY and Xperia arc are now receiving an update to Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread in Europe. Improvements include better battery performance, software stability, Wi-Fi stability, HD video recording performance on the arc, and better touch responsiveness.
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Vodafone cloaks popular HTC Desire S in new red hue

Posted: 27 May 2011 01:03 AM PDT

Vodafone has given its HTC Desire S smartphone a new paint job. While now available in deep red hue, the Desire S remains the same otherwise. The HTC Desire S offers an aluminum uni-body casing, a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, a 5MP camera with HD video recording, a front facing camera for video chatting, and a large 3.7-inch display on the front. The red Desire S from HTC is available now for free with qualifying pay monthly plans. For more, check out our full review of the Android-powered HTC Desire S smartphone.
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Video: Google Wallet purchase with Google Nexus S video demo

Posted: 26 May 2011 12:43 PM PDT

A Googler here at Google's NYC offices was kind enough to give us a demo of the new Wallet application in action with a Google Nexus S and a really cool touchscreen soda machine in the cafeteria. The whole process is quite fast and simple, and pretty much involves tapping the phone, selecting the drink, and taking the soda when it is vended. Google will be deploying its Wallet service nationwide this summer.
Watch the video here.


Google Wallet - Will it Work?

Posted: 26 May 2011 12:37 PM PDT

Google's big announcement today was its new plan to eliminate the traditional wallet, via its new Google Wallet service. The search giant plans to replace old-fashioned payment methods of credit cards, cash, and checks with its new app that utilizes a smartphone. Also integrated with Wallet are loyalty programs and coupons. The goal is to eliminate all of the cards that one would traditionally carry in their wallet.
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HTC Merge Android smartphone available from U.S. Cellular May 31

Posted: 26 May 2011 12:05 PM PDT

U.S. Cellular announced via its Facebook page that it will begin offering a new Android smartphone, the HTC Merge, starting May 31. The Merge features HTC's Sense user interface over top of Google's Android OS and also offers a 3.8-inch touchscreen display, a 5 megapixel camera with HD video recording, GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
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Android-powered Alcatel OneTouch T60 tablet revealed by FCC

Posted: 26 May 2011 11:31 AM PDT

A new Android tablet has shown its face on the FCC website: the Alcatel OneTouch T60.
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Wall Street Journal Mobile for Android now available

Posted: 26 May 2011 10:53 AM PDT

Today Dow Jones released the official Wall Street Journal Mobile application for Android-based smartphones.
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Security update for Windows Phone hitting devices on Sprint now

Posted: 26 May 2011 10:11 AM PDT

The Windows Phone 7 update saga continues. The "7392" security update for the Windows Phone 7 platform has now been made available for devices on the Sprint network (HTC Arrive) and is also being released to Orange customers in Europe, unless they own a Samsung Omnia 7. Omnia 7 owners on Deutsche Telekom will be getting the update, though. Confused yet?
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BBC News arrives for Android devices

Posted: 26 May 2011 10:08 AM PDT

The BBC has released its official news app for Android devices despite many unofficial ones that are offered in the Android Market currently. The app allows users to easily read news stories, and view images and video, right from their Android devices. The app offers users the ability to customize their homescreens with news categories that match their interests and features sharing tools for social networks. The BBC News is available now for free in the Android Market.
Read the full story here.


Press Release: Sprint Partners with Google as First Carrier to Launch Google Wallet

Posted: 26 May 2011 10:03 AM PDT

Nexus S 4G will be first smartphone to deliver NFC capabilities for in-store purchases, coupons and loyalty cards, making mobile commerce simple and easy
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Google launches Google Wallet and Google Offers for integrated shopping

Posted: 26 May 2011 09:07 AM PDT

Today Google launched its new Google Wallet and Google Offers services. The Google Wallet mobile payment system works with NFC-capable devices like the Google Nexus S 4G for Sprint. Google teamed up with Citi, First Data, MasterCard, and Sprint for the launch of the service. Google Offers is the company's long-rumored competitor to Groupon, which will offer users online coupons for deals at local businesses. The two systems will be integrated to provide consumers with a simple payment option as well as offers with participating retailers. The field test launches today in New York and San Francisco, and it should open up to all in the coming months.
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Google Nexus S 4G gets Sprint Navigation app

Posted: 26 May 2011 08:24 AM PDT

Google's Nexus S 4G is refreshingly clear of any carrier bloatware and apps, but that has left some users who prefer Sprint's Navigation app by Telenav to the built-in Google Maps Navigation in the lurch. Those users can stop fretting, as Sprint has made the Navigation app available in the Android Market for the Nexus S 4G. Users can head over to the Sprint tab in the Market to grab the download. The app is free and the service is included in all of Sprint's Simply Everything plans.
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64GB microSD card introduced by KINGMAX

Posted: 26 May 2011 07:52 AM PDT

KINGMAX has released the first microSD card with 64GB of storage capacity. Prior to this, microSD cards were limited to 32GB of storage.
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Motorola DROID X2 Android smartphone for Verizon review

Posted: 26 May 2011 07:20 AM PDT

The Motorola DROID X2 is the update of the DROID X that Verizon offered last year. While it looks largely the same as the original, the X2 gets an upgraded display and dual-core processor. Read Michael's review to learn whether the X2 is really twice the phone that the original was.
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Verizon plans to make users pay for data overages, not throttle them

Posted: 26 May 2011 07:14 AM PDT

According to Verizon Wireless CFO Fran Shammo, the carrier will not be using a throttling scheme for when users go over their data allotments, but will charge overage fees instead. Current smartphone data plans on Verizon offer unlimited usage, but coming this summer, the carrier will replace those plans with limited versions, complete with overage fees when a user goes over their allotment. T-Mobile recently introduced limited data plans that have no overages, but rather throttle the connection speed until the next billing cycle. AT&T's data plans are limited and have charges for overages.
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Seesmic updates iPhone app with Salesforce Chatter support

Posted: 26 May 2011 06:52 AM PDT

Seesmic has released version 1.3 of its iPhone app, adding support for the Salesforce Chatter business-oriented social network and other new tweaks and features.
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ZTE to bring LTE, Windows Phone "Mango" devices to the U.S.

Posted: 26 May 2011 06:50 AM PDT

ZTE, a Chinese phone manufacturer, has announced that it will bring LTE-equipped phones to the U.S. market this year, along with Windows Phone Mango devices early next year.
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FCC to remain neutral on wireless competition issue

Posted: 26 May 2011 06:25 AM PDT

The Federal Communications Commission is expected to hold a neutral stance on whether the wireless industry is competitive or not in the U.S. in an upcoming report, according to sources reporting the Wall Street Journal.
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Android-powered Motorola DROID X2 smartphone for Verizon now available

Posted: 26 May 2011 06:14 AM PDT

Motorola is now offering the successor to its popular DROID X smartphone, the DROID X2, to Verizon customers starting today. The X2 sports a massive 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen display, similar to its predecessor, but gets a bump up to qHD (960 x 540 pixel) resolution. Other features include a speedy 1GHz dual-core processor to run Google's Android 2.2 Froyo OS (an upgrade to Gingerbread will be available soon), an 8MP camera/camcorder, an HDMI-out port, and Mobile Hotspot capabilities. The Motorola DROID X2 for Verizon is available online now for $199.99 with a qualifying two year service agreement or for $449.99 without a contract.
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Windows Phone 7-powered HTC Trophy now available from Verizon Wireless

Posted: 26 May 2011 05:45 AM PDT

Verizon Wireless is introducing its first Microsoft Windows Phone 7 smartphone to the masses today, the HTC Trophy. The Trophy hit the global market back in December and finally is making its way to the U.S. via Big Red. The handset features a large 3.8-inch WVGA resolution touchscreen, a zippy 1GHz processor, a 5 megapixel autofocus camera with HD video support, and 16GB of memory storage for videos and photos. The Trophy is available online now for $149.99 with a two year service agreement and will be in stores starting June 2. For more, check out our full review of the Windows Phone 7 powered HTC 7 Trophy for the European market.
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Emergency SMS scheme to be implemented in the UK

Posted: 26 May 2011 05:21 AM PDT

Along with the new rules regarding wireless contracts, the UK regulator Ofcom has said that carriers must provide a way for the hearing and speech impaired to text emergency personnel instead of making a call.
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LG Revolution 4G smartphone available now for $250 from Verizon

Posted: 26 May 2011 05:21 AM PDT

Today Verizon Wireless is offering a new 4G LTE capable Revolution from LG. The Revolution offers lightning fast data speeds on Verizon's 4G LTE network and offers Netflix support for on the go video viewing. Other features include Google's Android 2.2 OS, Skype Mobile, mobile hotspot capabilities for up to 8 devices, dual cameras, and a massive 4.3-inch touchscreen display. The LG Revolution for Verizon is available now online and in stores for $249.99 with a qualifying two year service agreement.
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Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY PlayStation phone for Verizon now available

Posted: 26 May 2011 05:18 AM PDT

The new Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY for Verizon Wireless is finally available for purchase today. As the first PlayStation-certified smartphone, the PLAY has access to a large number of high-quality, classic PlayStation games as well new titles that have been developed just for the phone. The Android 2.3 Gingerbread-powered PLAY sports a slide-out, PlayStation-style gamepad controller for use with games, and even has a set of shoulder buttons and analog touch controllers. The Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY is available today for $199.99 with a two-year Verizon Wireless contract, or for $449.99 with no contract.
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