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Video: BlackBerry Torch 9810 (AT&T) tour - part 1 of 2

Posted: 17 Aug 2011 05:23 AM PDT

The BlackBerry Torch 9810 by Research In Motion is the second member of the Torch family of smartphones to be released on AT&T, following in the footsteps of last year's initial 9800 model. The new 9810 features twice the processing power, four times the resolution (VGA), and 50 percent more RAM than the original. There's also 8GB of built-in storage and a microSD card slot for expansion. While it won't likely satisfy Android and iPhone users, the newest Torch's BlackBerry OS 7 system will probably suit BlackBerry fans just fine.
Watch the video here.


HP Pre 3 now available to order in Europe, headed to U.S. "soon"

Posted: 17 Aug 2011 05:13 AM PDT

In what has got to be the laziest launch for a top-tier smartphone in recent history, save for maybe the Motorola DROID 3 on Verizon Wireless, HP has made the all-new Pre 3 webOS smartphone available for purchase in Europe.
Read the full story here.


BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone available from T-Mobile on August 31

Posted: 17 Aug 2011 04:35 AM PDT

T-Mobile has announced that it is adding the new BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone from RIM to its repertoire on August 31. The new BlackBerry 7 smartphone will cost $299.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a new two-year agreement. Business customers will be able to get a jump on the little guy, as they can begin ordering the Bold 9900 today, while the average customer will have to wait until August 31 to buy it in T-Mobile stores or online.
Read the full story here.


Press Release: T-Mobile USA and Family Dollar Partner to Make Prepaid More Accessible and Affordable 

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 03:49 PM PDT

T-Mobile introduces prepaid device to Family Dollar stores across America
Read the full story here.


Google Maps for Android updated with minor tweaks

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 02:16 PM PDT

Google has updated its Maps for Android app to version 5.9 today and has added a couple of minor features. The Transit Navigation feature that debuted with version 5.7 is now available to tablet users, and there are now voice and ringtone notifications for it. Also, a new Lab feature called 'Bubble Buttons' allows you to add call and navigation buttons to search results on the map. The update for Google Maps for Android can be downloaded from the Android Market now.
Read the full story here.


BestBuy offering three Android smartphones for free tomorrow

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 01:23 PM PDT

Best Buy is running a promotion in its Best Buy stores, Best Buy Mobile locations, and online tomorrow that will allow customers to pick up the Motorola ATRIX 4G, Google Nexus S 4G, or Samsung Fascinate for free. The usual two-year contract (or upgrade) is required, but if you haven't taken advantage of the numerous opportunities to get these particular phones for free in the past, Best Buy is giving you one more chance.
Read the full story here.


Foursquare for iPhone updated with inline photo viewing

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 12:46 PM PDT

Foursquare has issued an update to its iPhone app that adds photos to the friend stream and polishes up a number of the application's user interface features.
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RIM explains lack of NFC on BlackBerry Bold 9930 smartphone

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 12:34 PM PDT

When the new BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930 smartphone was announced, one of the highlight features was its NFC capabilities since it was the first BlackBerry to support NFC. The GSM version of the phone, the 9900, hit shelves in Canada this week complete with NFC capabilities in tow. The CDMA-powered 9930, however, lacks these features, despite appearing to have the hardware necessary.
Read the full story here.


Apple, Starbucks team up to give away an app a week

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 12:00 PM PDT

Apple has started a new promotion with Starbucks that lets iPhone users download a featured app for free, with a new app being offered each week. The two companies have long partnered to offer free songs from iTunes, but this is the first time they are offering up apps for free.
Read the full story here.


Press Release: Sony Ericsson Nets FIFA 12 on Android

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 11:38 AM PDT

Sony Ericsson today announced a limited time exclusive agreement* with EA Mobile(TM), a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) the world's leading mobile games publisher, to deliver the much anticipated EA SPORTS(TM) FIFA 12 on Android. Optimized for the world's first PlayStation certified smartphone Xperia(TM) PLAY, the No. 1 sports franchise on the planet^ will be available for the device worldwide in the holiday season.
Read the full story here.


Microsoft adds new features to Xbox LIVE gaming on Windows Phone

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 11:22 AM PDT

Microsoft has announced a few new features that will be coming to the Xbox LIVE gaming section of the Windows Phone platform during the Gamescom conference this week. In addition, Microsoft announced a bunch of new gaming titles that will arrive for Windows Phone later this year.
Read the full story here.


Firefox for Android updated with refreshed interface, new developer tools

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 09:31 AM PDT

Mozilla has released a new version of its Firefox browser for Android smartphones and tablets today that offers a new visual refresh for those that have Android 2.3 Gingerbread, as well as a number of new tools for developers to create better web experiences.
Read the full story here.


AT&T's LTE devices make their appearance August 21, network will catch up later

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 08:49 AM PDT

AT&T has announced that its first LTE devices will be available on August 21. The carrier has a USB modem and a mobile hotspot, both from Sierra Wireless, that can take advantage of its forthcoming LTE network. Unfortunately, said network won't be available to be used when the devices are released, and AT&T has not committed to a roll out date yet.
Read the full story here.


Press Release: T-Mobile USA and Family Dollar Partner to Make Prepaid More Accessible and Affordable

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 08:33 AM PDT

Today, T-Mobile USA, Inc. and Family Dollar Stores, Inc. announced the availability of a T-Mobile prepaid device ? to complement T-Mobile's innovative prepaid plans and services ? in nearly 6,000 Family Dollar locations, one of the fastest-growing discount retail chains in the United States.
Read the full story here.


Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 ban lifted outside of Germany

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 08:16 AM PDT

The regional court in Dusseldorf, Germany that imposed the ban on sales of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet in all of the European Union has lifted the ban for countries outside of Germany. The court said it was unclear whether it had the authority to impose a ban on a company from South Korea from selling products outside of Germany.
Read the full story here.


HTC flips the script, sues Apple for patent infringement

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 07:42 AM PDT

HTC has spun the table around and aimed the courts at Apple for a change, as it has taken the Cupertino company to court for patent infringement on the iPhone, iPad, and other Apple products.
Read the full story here.


Apple allegedly doctored evidence in Samsung lawsuit

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 07:13 AM PDT

A new revelation in the courtroom battle between Apple and Samsung over the Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet has come to light, and it doesn't look good for Apple. Allegedly, Apple has doctored evidence presented to the court that makes the Galaxy Tab 10.1 appear to look more similar to the iPad than it actually does.
Read the full story here.


LinkedIn updates iPhone, Android apps, deploys HTML5 mobile site

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:54 AM PDT

LinkedIn has released updates for its iPhone and Android apps that offer a faster, streamlined interface that focuses on the LinkedIn Groups feature. At the same time, the social network has released a new, HTML5-powered mobile site for the iPhone and Android devices.
Read the full story here.


Google brings catalog shopping to the iPad

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:32 AM PDT

Google has released a new shopping app for the Apple iPad that lets users browse and purchase from the catalogs put out by a variety of their favorite retailers. The Google Catalogs app presents products in an interactive environment that lets users easily find and purchase items they want.
Read the full story here.


BlackBerry Torch 9850 (Sprint) initial impressions

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:04 AM PDT

The recently-announced BlackBerry Torch 9850 for Sprint is the latest, all-touchscreen smartphone to come from RIM. It replaces the current Storm model and features the largest screen on any BlackBerry to date. Dan has had a 9850 for a short time and has put together his thoughts in anticipation of a full review.
Read the full story here.


BlackBerry Torch 9810 (AT&T) first impressions

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:01 AM PDT

The new BlackBerry Torch 9810 for AT&T offers AT&T's BlackBerry customers an updated version of the original Torch with more screen resolution, more processing power, and a new'ish OS. Michael gives his first impressions after a few days with the device.
Read the full story here.


BlackBerry Bold 9930 (Verizon) hands-on

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:00 AM PDT

The BlackBerry Bold 9930 is the latest smartphone from RIM to grace the Verizon Wireless network. It replaces the aging Bold 9650 and brings along a number of enhancements and improvements, including the new BlackBerry OS 7. Dan gives us his thoughts after messing with it for a couple of days.
Read the full story here.


Google pays Motorola $2.5 billion if purchase falls through

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 05:41 AM PDT

According to sources reporting to Bloomberg, Google will have to pay Motorola $2.5 billion if its proposed purchase does not get approved and completed. The $2.5 billion break-up fee is six times the usual amount, and is a full 20 percent of the $12.5 billion purchase price that Google announced yesterday.
Read the full story here.


Google Nexus S 4G owners get first dibs at new Swype update

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 05:02 AM PDT

Popular third-party Android keyboard Swype is getting an update today that adds a few new features, such as gestures to launch apps, automatic capitalization of proper nouns, and personal dictionaries. The catch is that you will have to be an owner of a Google Nexus S 4G smartphone on Sprint in order to get first access to the new features.
Read the full story here.


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