Wednesday, June 22, 2011

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Sony Ericsson adds to Xperia line with Android 2.3-powered ray

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 04:52 AM PDT

Sony Ericsson has announced a new member in its line of Xperia Android smartphones, the ray. The ray features a similar design to the previously released arc, though with a smaller display.
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Review of HTC's Facebook phone, the Salsa

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 12:39 AM PDT

The HTC Salsa is one of the company's initial pair of Android smartphones to feature tight integration with Facebook along with a dedicated Facebook button for sharing. Russell dances with the Salsa in this review, where he tests out the phone's social graces.
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Press Release: Case-Mate Introduces Limited Edition Titanium Case

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 01:34 PM PDT

Transforming the iPhone 4 with Cutting-Edge Design & Materials
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Apple added to Bluetooth SIG board

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 12:00 PM PDT

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has announced that Apple has been added to its board of directors. Apple, along with newcomer Nordic Semiconductor, joins Motorola, Intel, Lenovo, Microsoft, Ericsson, and Toshiba on the board. Apple is said to help develop the platform at an application level, furthering Bluetooth 4.0 adoption. The two-year membership begins July 1.
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Sprint tells AT&T how it's done; no purchase of T-Mobile necessary

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 11:31 AM PDT

Sprint has filed a new petition with the Federal Communications Commission against the proposed buyout of T-Mobile by AT&T. This time, the number three carrier outlines how AT&T can solve its self-proclaimed spectrum crunch without having to purchase T-Mobile.
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Verizon adding new cities to its 4G LTE network on July 21

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 11:02 AM PDT

Verizon Wireless has announced that a host of new cities that will getting LTE coverage on July 21. Residents in Springfield, Mass; Huntsville, Ala.; Augusta, Ga.; Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; Raleigh-Durham, Greensboro-Winston, and Salem High-Point, N.C.; Chattanooga, Tenn.; Charleston, S.C.; Carbondale and Marion, Ill.; and Toledo, Ohio will be able to take advantage of the blistering speeds (and sub-par battery life) that LTE offers. The carrier has also announced that expanded coverage will be available in the areas surrounding Los Angeles and San Diego on the 21st.
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Samsung introduces suite of accessories for Galaxy Tab 10.1

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 10:31 AM PDT

Samsung has announced a suite of accessories to compliment its recently released Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet, called the Premium Accessory Suite. The accessories range from docks and cases to multimedia adapters.
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FCC vows to fight 'cramming' on mobile phone bills

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 09:58 AM PDT

Federal Communications Commission chief Julius Genachowski announced a plan that will enact a new set of rules and regulations for carriers that would make it more difficult for them to load up unknown charges on customer's bills, a practice known as "cramming."
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AT&T unveils new $50 unlimited pre-paid plan

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 09:25 AM PDT

AT&T has announced a new addition to its GoPhone pre-paid service: a $50 per month unlimited plan. The plan, which is only available to feature phone and messaging phone users (sorry, no smartphone love here), offers unlimited talk, text, and web usage for a flat rate. It is very similar to the unlimited plans offered by Boost and other pre-paid carriers. The unlimited GoPhone plan features international text messaging to Mexico,Canada, and over 100 other countries as well. Users can sign up for the new plan online, over the phone, or in-store now.
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New Android malware mimics the Android Market

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 08:52 AM PDT

The Lookout team has identified yet another instance of malware on the Android platform, this time disguised as the Android Market itself.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 headed to Sprint on June 24

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 08:11 AM PDT

Sprint has just announced that it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 beginning June 24. The carrier will be stocking non-3G, Wi-Fi-only versions, much like the way it carries non-3G versions of the Motorola XOOM and BlackBerry PlayBook. The carrier says that the 16GB edition of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be available for $499.99. It is the same version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 that hit retail shelves last weekend. The tablet will be available online, in-store, and through telesales.
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Android 3.2 Honeycomb due soon, includes support for 7-inch screens, Qualcomm chips

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 07:46 AM PDT

Yesterday's launch of the Huawei MediaPad included the tidbit of news that Android 3.2 Honeycomb is coming down the pipeline, and now we have a bit more info on the latest version of Google's tablet OS.
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Verizon Wireless to intro tiered data plans in July

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 07:17 AM PDT

A ton of leaks were bouncing around the web yesterday claiming to detail the upcoming tiered data plans that Verizon Wireless is due to implement in the near future. All Things D received a statement from Verizon that confirms the carrier will release new, usage based data plans in July, though the statement does not clarify the date, nor the plans themselves.
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BlackBerry Tablet OS for PlayBook updated to 1.0.6, still no email

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 07:04 AM PDT

Last night Research In Motion pushed out an update for the BlackBerry Tablet OS that powers the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, bringing the version up to 1.0.6.2390. This update brought along Adobe Flash Player 10.3 and Adobe AIR 2.7, along with security and bug fixes for Adobe Flash Player. RIM is claiming that the PlayBook will support Flash better than ever, and that the Adobe AIR 2.7 support will open up the platform to new applications that are built for AIR 2.7. Unfortunately, that's it as far as new stuff goes. We're still waiting for that promised email client, RIM.
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HTC EVO 3D available to Sprint Premier customers two days early

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 06:42 AM PDT

If you already spend enough money each month with Sprint that the carrier has placed you in its elite Premier club, and you are looking for the latest in 3D-capable smartphones from HTC, then you are in luck, as Sprint has opened up sales of the EVO 3D to Premier customers. You don't get any special price breaks, as you will pay the same $200 with a new two-year agreement as everyone else, but having access to it two days before the rest of the peons is sweet enough, right? Head on over to Sprint's website to place an order for the EVO 3D if you are in the Premier club, and keep an eye out for our full review, which will be available soon.
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Nokia pushing Symbian Anna to more devices in July and August

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 06:06 AM PDT

Nokia has announced that the N8, E7, C7, and C6-01 smartphones will begin shipping with the new version of Symbian, dubbed Anna, in July. Existing owners will be able to download the update in August via software on a PC or through the software update utility on phone itself. The Symbian Anna OS debuted with the X7 and E6 that hit the market late last month. Nokia also restated that it will release 10 more Symbian-powered smartphones over the next year.
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Nokia N9 launches with no buttons, but plenty of MeeGo swiping

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 05:37 AM PDT

Nokia has announced the next flagship smartphone in its venerated N-series line, the N9. The N9 features an all-new design and interface that eschews the button-heavy designs of past Nokia devices.
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