Thursday, September 29, 2011

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Government takes second look at Google's Motorola purchase

Posted: 29 Sep 2011 05:58 AM PDT

Google's proposed purchase of Motorola Mobility will be further scrutinized by the government before its gets the federal stamp of approval. The government has issued a second request to Google for more information regarding the $12.5 billion purchase.
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Press Release: Hotels.com Adds New iPad app to its Mobile Portfolio

Posted: 29 Sep 2011 05:52 AM PDT

Press Release: Orange and NTT DOCOMO Join Forces to Deliver the SHARP AQUOS PHONE SH80F - the World's First 3D Smartphone to Convert 2D Content in Real Time

Posted: 29 Sep 2011 05:44 AM PDT

Press Release: BOINGO RELEASES IOS WI-FI CREDITS APP FOR INTERNATIONAL MARKETS

Posted: 29 Sep 2011 05:40 AM PDT

Popular App for iPads, iPhones and iPods Lets Users Buy One-Hour Wi-Fi Credits With iTunes Account
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T-Mobile joins Samsung in court fight against Apple

Posted: 29 Sep 2011 05:33 AM PDT

According to a recent court filing, T-Mobile has taken sides with Samsung in the company's court battle with Apple. T-Mobile contends that an injunction against the sale of Samsung products in the U.S. would harm the carrier and its customers.
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HTC Explorer targets the entry-level smartphone market

Posted: 29 Sep 2011 05:11 AM PDT

HTC has unveiled the new Explorer smartphone, its latest device targeted at entry-level users. Replacing the HTC Smart, the Explorer ditches the BREW platform for Android 2.3 Gingerbread and Sense 3.5, which we saw debut on the HTC Rhyme that was announced last week.
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HTC Rhyme smartphone now available from Verizon Wireless

Posted: 29 Sep 2011 04:45 AM PDT

The HTC Rhyme, HTC's smartphone that is targeted towards a female audience whether the manufacturer will admit it or not, is now available for purchase from Verizon Wireless. A penny under $200 and a new two-year contract will get you a warmed over Desire S complete with tangle-free headphones, a wireless docking station, and the glowing charm notification dongle. The Rhyme sports Android 2.3 Gingerbread and HTC's new Sense 3.5 interface, with new widgets and a redesigned app tray. It costs $199.99 with a new two-year agreement.
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Video: Amazon Kindle Fire tablet - live video first look

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 02:51 PM PDT

Here's a first look at the new Amazon Kindle Fire tablet from the official launch event in New York. The Fire features a 7-inch 1024x600 pixel IPS display and a dual-core processor and runs a customized version of the Android operating system. The entire user experience has been rebuilt by Amazon, and the tablet features full integration with Amazon Prime streaming services as well as its Kindle books. Even Amazon's EC2 cloud hosting gets in on the Fire's show, as it powers part of the browsing experience in Amazon's new Silk web browser.
Watch the video here.


Verizon Motorola XOOM 4G LTE upgrade finally available tomorrow

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 01:42 PM PDT

Still have a 3G Motorola XOOM tablet from Verizon Wireless? Still waiting for that promised 4G LTE upgrade that was announced with the tablet back in February? Well, your wait is just about over, as the carrier has given word that the upgrade will be available beginning tomorrow.
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At long last, Flickr releases an Android app

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 01:20 PM PDT

It was two years ago that Flickr released an app for the iPhone, but now Android users have finally been invited to the party. Flickr's new app for Android smartphones lets users upload photos, as well as make minor edits and add effects filters to images.
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Rogers flips 4G LTE switch to on in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 12:44 PM PDT

Rogers has announced that it now offers 4G LTE service in three more Canadian cities. Residents in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver can now enjoy the benefits of LTE on their Rogers devices. To celebrate the launch, Rogers is offering a special 10GB data plan that costs $52.93 CAD per month. It will launch the HTC Jetstream tablet and Samsung Galaxy S II LTE smartphone that can take advantage of the new network later this year. Competitor Bell has offered 4G LTE service in Toronto since earlier this month.
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U.S. Cellular to carry HTC Wildfire S smartphone, Flyer tablet

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 12:02 PM PDT

Along with the launch of the HTC Hero S smartphone, U.S. Cellular has announced that it will be carrying the HTC Wildfire S smartphone and HTC Flyer tablet. The Wildfire S will cost $79.99 after rebate with a new two-year agreement, while the Flyer will cost $399.99 after rebate with a two-year contract and a $54.99 per month data plan. Release dates for either device have yet to be announced, but they are expected to arrive in stores next month.
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U.S. Cellular announces the HTC Hero S smartphone

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 11:56 AM PDT

U.S. Cellular has just revealed that it will be carrying a new HTC smartphone that we have not yet seen on other carriers. The new Hero S sports a 4-inch, qHD (540 x 960 pixel) Super LCD display and runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
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ZTE unveils Tania Windows Phone 7.5 smartphone

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 11:32 AM PDT

Today ZTE announced the launch of a new Windows Phone 7.5 "Mango" powered smartphone, the Tania. The Tania features a large 4.3-inch, WVGA resolution touchscreen and a 1GHz processor.
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Press Release: CMT Expands Mobile Offerings with the Launch of Its Sprint ID Pack Designed for Country Music Fans

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 11:02 AM PDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), September 28, 2011 - CMT continues to expand its wireless offerings with the launch of the first country music-themed Sprint ID pack, loaded with popular CMT apps, widgets and more. Available only to Sprint customers, the CMT ID pack transforms Sprint ID-enabled devices into the ultimate accessory for country music fans with instant access to their favorite stars' music, videos, breaking news and more. The CMT ID pack features such popular apps as CMT Insider and CMT On Air, along with CMT-recommended apps including Rhapsody, SoundHound and The Grand Ole Opry.
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Google seeks to protect confidential Android information in AT&T/T-Mobile merger case

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 10:54 AM PDT

Google has filed a petition with the judge presiding over the case between the Justice Department and AT&T over AT&T's proposed purchase of T-Mobile asking to keep confidential data about Android from being disclosed to the public. Google had provided the information to the Justice Department as part of its investigation into the proposed purchase.
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RIM details what Android apps won't work on BlackBerry PlayBook

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 10:26 AM PDT

RIM has revealed some more details regarding the upcoming Android app player for the BlackBerry PlayBook, and they aren't that encouraging. There is a laundry list of features and apps that won't work or won't be available when the player launches later this year.
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Samsung HM7000 Bluetooth headset to land at RadioShack and T-Mobile this fall

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 09:59 AM PDT

Samsung has introduced a new Bluetooth headset that will be soon offered by T-Mobile USA and Radio Shack for an affordable $99.99.
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Live look at the Amazon Kindle Fire tablet

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 08:46 AM PDT

We got a closer look (but no touch) at the just-announced Amazon Kindle Fire tablet at Amazon's press event this morning. The Kindle Fire is Amazon's first entry into the true tablet market, and offers an impressive set of specs for its price point.
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Amazon refreshes the original Kindle with new price, no keyboard

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 08:44 AM PDT

Along with the Kindle Fire tablet and the Kindle Touch e-reader, Amazon has also announced a new version of its venerable Kindle e-reader. The new version is smaller, simpler, and cheaper than before, but still offers the same e-book experience that Kindle is famous for.
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HTC Inspire 4G smartphone for AT&T free at RadioShack

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 08:37 AM PDT

For a limited time, now through October 1, RadioShack is offering HTC's Inspire 4G Android smartphone for AT&T for free to customers. The Inspire 4G sports a massive 4.3-inch S-LCD touchscreen display, a snappy 1GHz processor under its hood, an 8MP camera and camcorder, which is capable of 720p video recording. The smartphone is free with a qualified two-year agreement. For more, check out our full review of the HTC Inspire 4G for AT&T.
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T-Mobile to add Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet to line-up

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 08:11 AM PDT

T-Mobile, via its Facebook page, has revealed that it will soon carry the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android Honeycomb tablet. Details are pretty scarce at this point, as we don't know if the carrier is picking up a 3G version, or if it will just offer the Wi-Fi model. T-Mobile says that more information, such as pricing and release date, will be revealed in the coming weeks.
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Amazon steps into the tablet arena with the Kindle Fire

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 07:56 AM PDT

Amazon has just taken the wraps off of the new Kindle Fire, its highly-anticipated tablet device. The Kindle Fire sports a 7-inch form-factor that is very similar to the BlackBerry PlayBook and runs a custom interface on top of Android that Amazon has developed.
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Amazon introduces the Kindle Touch e-reader in Wi-Fi and 3G flavors

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 07:31 AM PDT

Amazon has unveiled a new member of the Kindle e-book family called the Kindle Touch. The Kindle Touch features a traditional e-ink display with an all-new "IR touch interface," and looks to go head to head with Barnes & Noble's NOOK Simple Touch e-reader.
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Verizon finally pushing Gingerbread update to HTC ThunderBolt

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 06:34 AM PDT

The time has finally come for the HTC ThunderBolt, as Verizon Wireless has begun delivering the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update to the phone. The update promises all of the usual goodies with Gingerbread, including better battery reporting, a stand-alone downloads app, and better performance overall. HTC has also apparently included a new desktop user interface and customizable dock icons. Users should get a notification on their phones when the update is ready to be downloaded and installed.
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Samsung to pay Microsoft Android royalties as part of cross-licensing deal

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 06:02 AM PDT

Microsoft and Samsung have just announced a new cross-licensing agreement that will allow each company rights to use the other's patents. The big takeaway, though, is that Microsoft will be receiving royalties from Samsung for its Android smartphones, much like the agreements that Microsoft has with HTC and a number of other companies.
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Press Release: Sony Ericsson announces block buster title Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light first to Android on Xperia PLAY

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 05:54 AM PDT

Motorola used a custom LTE chip for the DROID BIONIC

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 05:49 AM PDT

A complete teardown and examination of the Motorola DROID BIONIC's innards by ABI Research has revealed an interesting fact about the device. Instead of using an off-the-shelf LTE chipset from Qualcomm, Motorola engineers developed their own, custom LTE chip for the smartphone.
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MetroPCS launches the LG Esteem, its third 4G LTE phone

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 05:36 AM PDT

MetroPCS has just announced the LG Esteem, a new 4G LTE smartphone that is very similar to the LG Revolution released for Verizon Wireless earlier this year.
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