Friday, July 8, 2011

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Sony Ericsson Xperia arc now available unlocked in the U.S.

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 03:28 PM PDT

U.S. residents have had to sit idly by as one of the best Sony Ericsson smartphones in recent memory, the Xperia arc, made its tour around other parts of the world. It looks like the wait has come to an end, as the Xperia arc is now listed in Sony Ericsson's U.S. store unlocked for $600.
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Kik releases SDK for real-time file sharing

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 02:54 PM PDT

Cross-platform messaging client Kik has released a new SDK for developers that allows them to implement real-time file sharing in their applications via Kik. This real-time sharing can be used to pass files from one phone to another through the Kik interface.
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RIM releases BlackBerry WebWorks SDK for smartphones version 2.1

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 02:06 PM PDT

Just a couple short weeks after releasing the tablet version of the BlackBerry WebWorks SDK version 2.1, RIM has gone and released the smartphone version. With the new update comes access to a bunch of new APIs that enable developers to create richer programs for BlackBerry smartphones. Developers can now add notifications for their apps in the main banner of the BlackBerry homescreen, alongside the notifications for missed calls, BlackBerry Messenger messages, and the like. Interested developers can head over to RIM's developer portal to download the new SDK now.
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Huawei M835 smartphone makes its way over to MetroPCS

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 01:59 PM PDT

MetroPCS has picked up the Huawei M835, an Android-powered budget smartphone. The M835 features Android 2.2 Froyo and a 2.8-inch, QVGA (240 x 320 pixel) touchscreen display.
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Verizon behind a third of iPhone 4s in the U.S. claims study

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 01:28 PM PDT

A new study by Localytics could have AT&T shaking in its boots, as it has revealed that Verizon Wireless is now powering 32 percent of the Apple iPhone 4 smartphones in use in America, despite being 8 months behind AT&T in releasing it.
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Nokia promises to support MeeGo for years to come

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 01:27 PM PDT

If you were worried that Nokia was going to release the MeeGo-powered N9 and then leave it in the dust while it pursued Windows Phone shenanigans, fret not. The Finnish company has taken to Twitter to promise support for the N9 and its MeeGo platform for years. In addition, Nokia promises to release multiple software updates for the N9 as time goes on.
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Huawei ups smartphone shipment predictions to 20 million

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 01:01 PM PDT

Chinese mobile phone manufacturer Huawei has announced that it plans to ship 20 million smartphones this year, up from the 12 to 15 million that it had earlier predicted. This is significant increase from the 3.3 million smartphones it shipped last year. Huawei is looking towards the success of its Android powered phones to propel it through the rest of the year.
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Rogers turns on 4G LTE service for Canadians

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 12:40 PM PDT

Rogers has flipped the switch on the its 4G LTE network the Ottawa area - the first in Canada. At first, customers will only be able to access the new network with a Sierra USB modem, but Rogers has plans to launch LTE smartphones from HTC and Samsung later this year. Rogers says that users could theoretically hit download speeds of 75Mbps with the USB modem, but 12Mbps to 25Mbps will be more typical. The Canadian carrier expects to have its LTE network deployed to 21 more markets in 2012.
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Apple to release 'iPad HD' alongside new iPhone this fall?

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 12:02 PM PDT

According to inside sources reporting to This Is My Next, Apple has plans to release an additional member of the iPad family alongside a new iPhone this fall. This new version of the iPad would exist in tandem with the current iPad 2, and is said to be geared towards the higher end spectrum of the market.
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Samsung Freeform III brings full QWERTY action to MetroPCS

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 11:53 AM PDT

MetroPCS has picked up the Samsung Freeform III, a low cost messaging phone with a full keyboard and a 2.4-inch display.
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Verizon continues Unlimited Any Mobile in limited markets

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 11:28 AM PDT

Verizon Wireless has opted to continue offering its Unlimited Any Mobile service in select markets in the South. The carrier had initially planned on discontinuing the services at the end of June.
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News360 reader now available for Android phones

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 10:58 AM PDT

The News360 news-reading app that has been available on Android 3.1 Honeycomb tablets (as well as the BlackBerry PlayBook and iOS devices) is now available for Android smartphones. The slick user interface and high resolution images are carried over, as is the integration with a number of services like Twitter, ReadItLater, and Instapaper. News360 provides over 4,000 news sources for you to peruse at your leisure, and features English-language news streams. News360 is free and available in the Android Market now.
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Google updates Docs for mobile with sorting, sharing features

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 10:27 AM PDT

Google has pushed out an update for its Google Docs for mobile webapp, which is accessible from Android or iOS devices, that adds new organization features and sharing options.
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Springpad updates iPhone, iPad app with notification support

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 10:16 AM PDT

Popular note taking and organizing service Springpad has updated its iPhone and iPad apps with new notification support. The reminders for notes and alarms are now integrated into the push notification system in iOS.
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BlackBerry Twitter client updated, leaves beta

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 09:50 AM PDT

RIM today announced that the latest version of its Twitter client for BlackBerry smartphones is out of beta, bringing the social networking client to version 2.0.0.16. The new, free update offers a color refresh, Trending Topic support, quick access to My Profile and Compose a Tweet, as well as overall performance enhancements.
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New antenna design could result in smaller phones

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 09:20 AM PDT

A new antenna design from the University of Michigan could allow manufacturers to shrink the size of the antenna in phones and make room for other goodies, or just make the phones smaller.
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Press Release: VERIZON WIRELESS MAKES IT EASY FOR CUSTOMERS TO MONITOR AND MANAGE DATA USAGE

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 08:50 AM PDT

Data Alerts for Smartphones Latest Addition in Account Management Lineup
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Google Nexus S 4G NFC update rumored for July 11

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 08:48 AM PDT

A screenshot of a changelog for an upcoming update to the Google Nexus S 4G for Sprint has revealed an interesting feature: the secure NFC chip is said to be active, which would allow use of Google's upcoming Wallet service.
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Press Release: LightSquared Forms Rural Initiative to Ensure LightSquared and GPS Co-Existence

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 08:38 AM PDT

Vlingo for Android gets UI refresh, new languages

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 08:21 AM PDT

Vlingo has just released an update for its Android application, taking the app to v.3.0. The free voice command application for Android smartphones has been given a fresh new look as well as expanded language support, unified messaging support, and improved local searching.
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Press Release: eBay Inc. to Acquire Zong

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 08:15 AM PDT

Zong strengthens PayPal's leadership position in mobile payments and digital goods
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Press Release: Citrix GoToMeeting and Citrix Receiver Pre-Loaded on DROID 3 by Motorola, Now Available Through Verizon Wireless

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 08:13 AM PDT

Free apps provide mobile workforce instant access to anywhere, anytime collaboration, applications and desktops
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LG scales back smartphone sales target by 20 percent

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 07:59 AM PDT

Thanks to increased competition from the likes of Apple and Samsung, the world's third-largest cellphone producer, LG, has cut back its predicted number of smartphone sales for the year by 20 percent.
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Press Release: Arriba! Boost Mobile Now Offers Unlimited Calling to All of Mexico for Only $5 a Month

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 07:54 AM PDT

Promotional price of $5 available for a limited time, allows Boost Monthly Unlimited Customers to call all landlines in Mexico
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Verizon launching SMS information system for data plan usage

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 07:36 AM PDT

As part of its rollout of new, tiered data plans, Verizon Wireless has implemented a new system that will help users keep track of their data usage during the month. Text messages will be sent out to user periodically as they reach certain thresholds in their data plan.
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Next Apple iPhone will be thinner, lighter, with 8 megapixel camera - WSJ

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 07:15 AM PDT

The Wall Street Journal claims to have some inside knowledge regarding the next iPhone that is expected to arrive this fall and the iPhone that is due to be revealed next year. This year's model is said to be thinner and lighter than the iPhone 4, with an improved camera. Next year's is supposedly going to feature an all new charging system that will give users yet another reason to lose the 30-pin dock connector cable.
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LG pairs up with Gameloft for 3D gaming on Optimus 3D

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 06:57 AM PDT

Purchased an LG Optimus 3D, but don't know what do with it? LG and Gameloft are hoping to solve your quandary as the two companies have announced a partnership that will offer a slew of 3D Gameloft titles to Optimus 3D customers.
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Apple App Store downloads surpass 15 billion

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 06:25 AM PDT

Apple has announced new stats for its ever-growing App Store, and has revealed that over 15 billion apps have been downloaded by its 200 million iOS users since the launch of the App Store three years ago.
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Motorola DROID 3 dual-core smartphone released by Verizon

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 06:00 AM PDT

Motorola's DROID 3 has been leaked across the internet numerous times, but now it is officially official, as Verizon Wireless has listed the successor to last year's DROID 2 for purchase on its website.
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Apple acknowledges PDF vulnerability in iOS, promises fix

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 05:42 AM PDT

It was announced yesterday that a German IT agency discovered a serious security vulnerability in Apple's iOS platform. The security hole will allow a malicious user access to the root files of the phone, where they could see personal user information like passwords, call logs, messages, and more. Apple has acknowledged the problem and promises to issue a fix.
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Google Latitude for Android now has Google+ integration

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 05:18 AM PDT

More goodies just keep popping up in the latest version of Google Maps for Android that was released yesterday. In addition to the new, downloadable maps feature, it looks like Latitude check-ins are now integrated with Google+. When a user has the Google+ app installed on their phone, and has a Google+ account of course, they will now have the option to share their Latitude check-ins with the various Circles that are set up on their Google+ account. Once a Circle or two is added to the check-in, the post will automatically appear on the user's Google+ page.
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