Thursday, June 23, 2011

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Hulu Plus makes its way over to Android for select devices

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 05:16 AM PDT

Hulu has finally announced a Hulu Plus client for the Android platform, and has made it available on six currently available Android smartphones.
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HTC EVO 4G+ WiMAX smartphone is an EVO 3D without the 3D for Korea

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 05:00 AM PDT

HTC has announced a Korean version of its EVO 3D that drops the 3D shenanigans for a more traditional camera design. Called the EVO 4G+, the new phone supports both WiMAX (WiBro for Korea) and HSPA data connections.
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Apple "probably" to lose "Appstore" name battle with Amazon

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 08:09 PM PDT

It is being reported that Apple is "probably" going to lose its case against Amazon over the latter's use of the name "Appstore" for its mobile application store. U.S. District Judge Phyllis Hamilton made the comment after a hearing in California today.
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Firefox for Android hits version 5, adds Do Not Track feature

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 01:34 PM PDT

Mozilla's mobile version of its Firefox browser for the Android platform has been upgraded to version 5 with a bunch of bug fixes and a couple of new features. The highlight feature added is the Do Not Track function, which is aimed at providing more control to the user over their data and browsing habits as they surf the web. Of course, in order for it to work properly, the websites visited need to recognize and honor the setting, so it likely won't have too much of an effect for the average user. Other tweaks include better panning, faster page loading (especially over 3G networks), and better support for the SwiftKey keyboard. Firefox for Android version 5 is free and available in the Android Market now.
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Verizon 4G LTE takes a Hawaiian vacation on July 21

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 01:03 PM PDT

In addition to the group of other markets that are due to get LTE service on July 21, Verizon Wireless has made it known that Hawaii will get the high-speed goods on that date as well. The carrier will be covering Maui, Honolulu, Hilo, and surrounding areas with the new service. So much for using the "I am on vacation and can't get any work done because of lack of connectivity" excuse the next time you visit America's 50th state.
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Nokia changes roles of Navteq unit again

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 12:32 PM PDT

Nokia has revealed that it plans to restructure its Navteq unit for the second time this year. Nokia purchased the mapping company late last year, and has been trying to figure out what to do with it since.
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Motorola XOOM tablet now available through U.S. Cellular

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 12:24 PM PDT

U.S. Cellular has announced that the Motorola XOOM tablet with Android 3.1 Honeycomb is now available for purchase both at U.S. Cellular retail stores and online. The carrier is selling the Wi-Fi version of the XOOM for $599.99, just as Sprint is doing.
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Cricket to start off 4G LTE network tests in Tucson this year

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 11:51 AM PDT

Cricket has informed PC Mag that it intends to start trials of its upcoming 4G LTE network in Tucson, Arizona later this year. It will test the network with USB modems at first, as it does not intend to launch 4G LTE handsets until they come down in price. Cricket has also inked a deal with LightSquared for LTE roaming services on LightSquared's upcoming network. Pricing for plans and packages has yet to be announced. Cricket intends to launch its LTE network in other markets in 2012.
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Alien Dalvik enables Nokia N9 MeeGo smartphone to run Android apps

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 11:17 AM PDT

Nokia's just announced MeeGo-powered smartphone, the N9, may have quite a few app options available to it through the Qt framework, but it doesn't have to stop there. The developers behind the Alien Dalvik system, Myriad, have confirmed that Android apps will be able to run on the N9 thanks to Alien Dalvik. Alien Dalvik is a virtual runtime environment that allows Android apps to run on platforms other than Android. This ability will allow the N9 access to a much greater number of applications. The BlackBerry PlayBook will use a similar system when it gains the ability to use Android apps in the future.
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Samsung denies talking with Apple to settle patent dispute

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 10:45 AM PDT

Samsung has denied the statements made by an attorney for Apple that the two companies are in private talks to settle their patent dispute out of court. "We are unaware of any meetings or discussions between the two sides over this matter," said Samsung in a statement. Samsung was recently denied access by the court to unreleased products from Apple, though it was forced to produce samples of its own products for Apple.
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Accesory maker Zagg buys accessory maker iFrogz

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 10:14 AM PDT

Zagg, the company behind the popular Invisible Shield screen and phone protectors, has announced that it will buy iFrogz, another popular accessory maker, for $105 million in stocks and cash. iFrogz will remain independent within Zagg, and it will continue focus on the cases and headphones targeted towards iPhone owners that it has been producing. Zagg will benefit from the strong retail partnerships that iFrogz has established, especially with Walmart.
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Nokia finalizes Symbian transfer to Accenture; sends 2,800 employees over

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 09:43 AM PDT

Nokia has announced that its deal to transfer development on the Symbian platform to Accenture has been finalized. The Finnish company will be sending 2,800 employees over to Accenture as part of the deal.
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Angry Birds Seasons Summer Pignic update teased

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 08:57 AM PDT

Rovio has released a teaser video for the upcoming update of the Seasons variant of its ubiquitous Angry Birds game. The Summer Pignic update is due to hit all of the platforms that Angry Birds Seasons is available in on the near future.
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AT&T expects T-Mobile buyout to close in Q1 2012

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 08:25 AM PDT

AT&T has announced that, despite opposition from other carriers such as Sprint, its proposed buyout of T-Mobile should be completed in the first quarter of 2012.
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Smartphone's overtaking computers on public Wi-Fi networks

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 07:52 AM PDT

It appears that smartphones are displacing personal computers in yet another way. If data from Wi-Fi provider Meraki is to be believed, Apple iOS and Android smartphones have displaced traditional laptops as the number one consumer of Wi-Fi data at many public locations.
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iPhone 5 rumor claims phone will arrive in September

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 07:26 AM PDT

Bloomberg is reporting that the next version of Apple's smartphone, the iPhone 5, will definitely arrive in September. The publication cites two unnamed sources that claim the next iPhone will be faster and feature a better camera.
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Judge squashes Samsung's request to see Apple iPad 3, iPhone 5

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 06:59 AM PDT

The judge presiding over the Apple and Samsung lawsuit has denied Samsung's request to see unreleased Apple products, specifically the iPad 3 and iPhone 5, neither of which have been announced. All is not in Apple's favor though, as a passage in the court's decision hints that Apple may not get a preliminary injunction against the sale of Samsung products at this point.
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Sony Ericsson launches txt QWERTY messaging phone

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 06:27 AM PDT

Sony Ericsson has announced the simply-named txt, a new messaging phone that accompanies the recently announced txt pro.
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T-Mobile responds to Sprint's opposition to proposed AT&T merger

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 05:59 AM PDT

T-Mobile has issued a statement regarding the opposition to the merger between itself and AT&T. This comes after Sprint yesterday filed a petition with the FCC detailing how it feels AT&T could combat its claimed spectrum crunch without the need for acquiring T-Mobile USA.
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Sony Ericsson Xperia active smartphone appeals to the adventuresome

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 05:45 AM PDT

Sony Ericsson has announced a new smartphone that is aimed at the active, outdoors lover that is appropriately named the Xperia active. It features a dust-proof and water resistant design, complete with wet finger tracking.
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Motorola XOOM now getting Android 3.1 update worldwide

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 05:21 AM PDT

Owners of the Motorola XOOM tablet outside of the U.S. have something to be happy about today, as the company has announced that the roll-out of the Android 3.1 Honeycomb upgrade has begun. Among the many improvements and new features added with Android 3.1 is support for external microSD cards. The roll-out will take place over the next few weeks, and owners will receive a notification on their tablets when it is ready to be downloaded and installed. In the meantime, take a look at our rundown of the new features in Android 3.1 Honeycomb.
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