Tuesday, August 16, 2011

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HTC DROID Incredible Gingerbread update rollout starts tomorrow

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 12:21 PM PDT

The Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for the HTC DROID Incredible on Verizon Wireless will begin rolling out to users tomorrow. The update bumps the system OS to Android 2.3.4, and resolves a number of issues with MMS messages, among other things. The update will arrive for 10,000 users tomorrow, with 50,000 more receiving it on Wednesday. All users should receive the update by the end of this week.
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FTC fines app developer $50,000 for privacy invasions

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 12:06 PM PDT

The Federal Trade Commission has levied a $50,000 fine against W3 Innovations, owner of Broken Thumbs Apps, for collecting personal information from minors. The FTC deemed that this practice was against the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, and the ruling has sparked lawmakers to clamor for stricter rules for protecting children online.
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Fusion Garage adds Grid4 smartphone to GridOS product line

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 11:41 AM PDT

Joining the successor to the JooJoo, the Grid10, among devices that will run Fusion Garage's new GridOS version of Android is the Grid4 smartphone. The Grid4 is your typical slab-style smartphone, with a 4-inch display and a Qualcomm processor.
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Fusion Garage unveils JooJoo tablet successor, the Grid10

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 11:18 AM PDT

Fusion Garage has been taunting the tech world for months with strange marketing campaigns for a tablet branded under the TabCo name. Now, the fruits of the company's efforts have been revealed in the Grid10 tablet powered by a variant of Android called GridOS.
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HTC releases bootloader unlock tool for European Sensation smartphones

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 10:32 AM PDT

Good news for owners of the HTC Sensation smartphone in Europe who also like to tinker with their personal electronics, as HTC has released the tool that will allow users to unlock the Sensations's bootloader. An unlocked bootloader allows users to load custom operating systems ROMs on their phones and customize them to their hearts content. Be warned, though, that HTC says unlocking the bootloader will void a device's warranty. Owners of the EVO 3D for Sprint and Sensation 4G on T-Mobile will have to continue to be patient, as HTC has not released the tool for those phones yet.
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BlackBerry Torch 9810 hits AT&T on August 21 for $50

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 10:26 AM PDT

AT&T has announced that the successor to the original BlackBerry Torch 9800, the Torch 9810, will be available on August 21 for $49.99 with a new two-year agreement. The Torch 9810 sports an upgraded processor and touchscreen, and is running the latest OS from RIM: BlackBerry OS 7.
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Motorola offers upgraded DEFY+ rugged smartphone to world markets

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 10:14 AM PDT

Motorola has announced a successor to its rugged Android phone, the DEFY, with an upgraded OS and processor. The new DEFY+ sports Android 2.3 Gingerbread and now has a faster, 1GHz processor inside.
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Press Release: McAfee WaveSecure iOS Edition Now Available for Apple iPhones

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 09:40 AM PDT

McAfee Demonstrates Commitment to Extending Mobile Platform Support; Now Protects Apple iPhone Users against Data Loss and Data Theft
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Verizon testing entry-level data plan in specific markets

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 08:28 AM PDT

Verizon Wireless has confirmed that it is testing a new, lower-tier data plan in select markets. The new data plan offers 300MB of smartphone data usage for $20 per month, and undercuts the lowest-cost current option of 2GB of data for $30 per month.
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Sprint to carry BlackBerry Bold 9930, Torch 9850 on August 21

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 08:06 AM PDT

Sprint has announced pricing and availability of the BlackBerry Bold 9930 and Torch 9850 BlackBerry 7 smartphones. Both smartphones will be available in Sprint stores and online starting August 21. The Bold 9930 will cost $249.99 with a new two-year agreement, while the Torch 9850 will command $149.99 with a new contract. Both phones are powered by a 1.2GHz processor and run BlackBerry OS 7. The Bold 9930 features a 2.8-inch touchscreen and a full QWERTY keyboard, while the Torch 9850 sports a 3.7-inch touchscreen display and lacks a hardware keyboard.
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Android partners "welcoming" Google's purchase of Motorola

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 07:02 AM PDT

Of the questions that have arisen from Google's announced intent to purchase Motorola, one is how Google's partners in the Android ecosystem would feel about the acquisition. Four of the largest Android manufacturers have issued their reactions to the purchase, and there is an underlying theme to all of them: "welcoming."
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Google's purchase of Motorola: questions in need of answers

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 06:41 AM PDT

Google decided to rock the tech world today by announcing its intentions to purchase Motorola Mobility for a sum of $12.5 billion in cash. This news leaves many questions unanswered for both consumers and the industry alike, though some of Google's intentions are more obvious than others.
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AT&T sues to stop lawsuit attempting to block T-Mobile buyout

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 05:32 AM PDT

AT&T has filed a number of lawsuits against the Bursor & Fisher law firm that is attempting to block AT&T's buyout of T-Mobile with a class action lawsuit. Bursor & Fisher claims to have over 1,000 customers that are willing to file arbitration cases against AT&T to block the buyout.
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BlackBerry Bold 9930 now available from Verizon for $250

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 05:17 AM PDT

With nary a peep from RIM or Verizon Wireless, the BlackBerry Bold 9930 has shown up on Big Red's website and is now available to purchase. The Bold 9930 is the latest flagship smartphone to come from Waterloo, and it replaces the aging Bold 9650. It is powered by a 1.2GHz processor, features a 640 x 480 pixel touchscreen above its full QWERTY keyboard, and is said to be the thinnest BlackBerry smartphone produced to date at only 10.4mm (0.41in). The Bold 9930 runs the latest BlackBerry OS 7, which is touted to offer web browsing capabilities that are 40 percent faster than with OS 6. Interested buyers can pick up the Bold 9930 from Verizon now for a steep $249.99 with a new two-year agreement.
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