Wednesday, June 1, 2011

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HTC Sensation 4G coming to T-Mobile "by June 15" for $200

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 04:53 AM PDT

It seems that our assumptions from last night's teaser were correct, as T-Mobile has officially announced pricing and availability of the HTC Sensation 4G. T-Mobile says that the dual-core Android 2.3 Gingerbread smartphone will be arriving "by June 15" for $200 after a $50 mail-in rebate. The ambiguous nature of the date aside, the carrier also says that Walmart will be stocking the phone as early as June 12. So it looks like your best bet to get first dibs on the Sensation 4G is to head over to your local Wally World on June 12, though it might trickle into T-Mobile stores before the June 15 in any case.
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T-Mobile teases announcement through Twitter

Posted: 31 May 2011 02:48 PM PDT

T-Mobile has just posted a teaser to its official Twitter account telling all of its followers to stay tuned for "some "sensational" news coming later tonight." We can speculate and read between the fairly obvious lines here to say that we will probably hear some news regarding the HTC Sensation 4G that is due for the carrier any time now.
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BlackBerry 7 Java SDK beta out for developers

Posted: 31 May 2011 01:45 PM PDT

RIM has released its BlackBerry 7 Java SDK beta for developers today. The new SDK has tools that allow BlackBerry developers to take advantage of the new features that are coming with BlackBerry 7, including NFC controls and support for OpenGL ES 2.0 standard for 3D graphics. Interested developers can head on over to www.blackberry.com/developers/blackberry7 to learn more and download the SDK.
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Sprint formally asks FCC to deny AT&T buyout of T-Mobile

Posted: 31 May 2011 01:01 PM PDT

Sprint executives have voiced discontent with the proposed buyout of T-Mobile by AT&T for some time now, but the company has now officially filed a request with the FCC to deny the acquisition.
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Motorola DROID Pro getting Gingerbread update now

Posted: 31 May 2011 12:44 PM PDT

It looks like the promised Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for the Motorola DROID Pro has been released and is starting to hit phones now. Users are reporting that their DROID Pros have notified them of the update and they were able to install it successfully. Motorola and Verizon Wireless usually roll these types of updates in phases, so if your DROID Pro has yet to receive the update, you shouldn't have too much longer to wait before it does.
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LG Genesis clamshell Android phone coming to U.S. Cellular

Posted: 31 May 2011 12:34 PM PDT

The unique LG Genesis, a clamshell Android smartphone, will be headed to U.S. Cellular in June. The Genesis features Android 2.2 Froyo and two touchscreens.
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HTC Merge now available from U.S. Cellular

Posted: 31 May 2011 12:18 PM PDT

As expected, the HTC Merge is available for purchase from U.S. Cellular today. The Merge features a 3.8-inch touchscreen and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. It is the first global-ready smartphone to be carried by U.S. Cellular. Customers can pick up the HTC Merge today for $149.99 after rebate with a new two-year agreement.
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Cellphone use possibly carcinogenic according to WHO

Posted: 31 May 2011 10:53 AM PDT

According to the World Health Organization, cellphone use may contribute to certain forms of brain cancer.
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Android users gobble up the most data according to report

Posted: 31 May 2011 10:27 AM PDT

According a new report on smartphone data usage by Nielsen, Android users consume the most data per month, ahead of iPhone users and webOS users.
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Android's lead over iPhone leveling off according to Nielsen report

Posted: 31 May 2011 10:19 AM PDT

A new study of the smartphone market by Nielsen shows that Android's lead over the iPhone may be leveling, with the entire market reaching a point of stabilization.
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Apple iWork apps released for iPhone, iPod touch

Posted: 31 May 2011 09:45 AM PDT

Apple has announced the release of its iWork apps for the iPhone and iPod touch. Previously, the iWork app suite, which provides document creation and management tools, was only available for the iPad.
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ASUS reveals Eee Pad MeMO 3D 7-inch Honeycomb tablet

Posted: 31 May 2011 09:26 AM PDT

Among the flurry of products that ASUS has announced at Computex in Taiwan is a new version of the Eee Pad MeMO tablet that was announced at CES earlier this year. The Eee Pad MeMO has been upgraded with a new 3D function and Android 3.0 Honeycomb support.
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Zinio brings thousands of magazines to Android tablets

Posted: 31 May 2011 08:42 AM PDT

Zinio has announced the release of its new magazine newsstand app for Android tablets running 3.0 Honeycomb or higher. With it, comes access to over 20,000 magazines covering a variety of topics.
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More malware found in Android Market

Posted: 31 May 2011 08:08 AM PDT

More malware has been found in the Android Market, according to mobile security service Lookout.
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Facebook looking for beta testers of new version of Android app

Posted: 31 May 2011 08:00 AM PDT

It appears that Facebook is set to update its app for the Android platform soon, as the company has put out a call for beta testers of the next iteration. Facebook for Android version 1.6 is said to bring improvements to the News Feed (including comment liking), Pages, video uploads, and various other bug fixes. Interested users who want to get in on the beta test can fill out the signup form and hope to get approval.
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Touchscreen that mimics real buttons shown off on video

Posted: 31 May 2011 07:46 AM PDT

Japanese carrier KDDI has been in development with Kyocera to create a touchscreen that simulates the feedback one feels when they press an actual button.
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97% of apps downloaded in Android Market in April were free

Posted: 31 May 2011 07:34 AM PDT

According to a new report by mobile search company Chomp, 97 percent of the apps downloaded from the Android Market in April were free, an increase of two percent over March.
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Android 2.3 Gingerbread update now available for HTC Desire HD on T-Mobile UK

Posted: 31 May 2011 07:20 AM PDT

T-Mobile UK has announced that the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for HTC Desire HD users on its network is now available. Just two-weeks ago unbranded, carrier-unlocked versions of the Desire HD got the Android 2.3 update, so it is nice to see that T-Mobile UK has acted fast to push the update to its users. Users should receive a notification on their phone when the update is ready to be downloaded and installed.
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PNC opens up mobile check depositing to all customers

Posted: 31 May 2011 06:52 AM PDT

PNC Bank has issued a new version of its app for the iOS platform that now allows all customers to deposit checks to their PNC accounts right from their mobile phones. This feature was originally released to PNC Virtual Wallet customers in April. The bank claims that deposits made through the app before 8 p.m. are usually available the next business day.
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Pantech introduces its first Android smartphone for the U.S.: the Crossover

Posted: 31 May 2011 06:41 AM PDT

Pantech has announced its first Android smartphone to hit the U.S. market: the Crossover. The Crossover will be coming to AT&T on June 5.
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Samsung opens new plant early to keep up with AMOLED demand

Posted: 31 May 2011 06:19 AM PDT

Samsung has announced that it has opened its new AMOLED screen production plant two months ahead of schedule in order to keep up with demand for the displays. Super AMOLED Plus screens are used in numerous Samsung smartphones, including the successful Galaxy S II. The company claims that the new production line will greatly reduce costs and increase output, thanks to new manufacturing techniques.
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Nokia lowers expectations for Q2 2011, still plans Windows Phone for this year

Posted: 31 May 2011 06:09 AM PDT

Nokia has drastically lowered its sales expectations for Q2 2011, citing multiple reasons for the decline.
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Apple confirms iOS 5, iCloud services to be announced at WWDC

Posted: 31 May 2011 05:53 AM PDT

Apple has announced what has been expected for a long time coming: WWDC will see the reveal of new software and new cloud services from the computer manufacturer.
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Acer refreshes liquidmini with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, new line of colors

Posted: 31 May 2011 05:47 AM PDT

Acer has announced a minor refresh of its liquidmini smartphone, which is now shipping with Android 2.3 Gingerbread and in a whole set of new paint jobs.
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