Thursday, October 6, 2011

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Verizon Wireless puts a face on ringtones with new Facetones service

Posted: 06 Oct 2011 06:04 AM PDT

Verizon Wireless has introduced a new service for its Android customers called Facetones. Facetones is designed to blend personalized ringtones with a slideshow of images of the person calling.
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Sprint puts the Apple iPhone 4 up for pre-order

Posted: 06 Oct 2011 05:21 AM PDT

Sprint has put the Apple iPhone 4 up for pre-order, complete with its unlimited data options. The iPhone 4 is available in an 8GB configuration for $99 with a new two-year contract. The upcoming iPhone 4S will be available for pre-order on October 7, with shipments hitting stores on October 14. Sprint does not say when the iPhone 4 will be shipping, but it does note that supplies are limited, so those who want one should act fast.
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T-Mobile myTouch Q offers Android 2.3 Gingerbread, full QWERTY keyboard

Posted: 06 Oct 2011 05:07 AM PDT

The second of the two new T-Mobile myTouch phones built by LG, the myTouch Q adds a slide-out QWERTY keyboard to the mix and drops some of the features found on its myTouch sibling.
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T-Mobile's new myTouch smartphone is built by LG, comes in two colors

Posted: 06 Oct 2011 04:59 AM PDT

T-Mobile has announced a pair of new myTouch smartphones built by LG, the first of which is the simply named T-Mobile myTouch. The myTouch is a traditional slab-style smartphone that runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread and comes in two colors.
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Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs has passed at age 56

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 04:54 PM PDT

Apple has announced that co-founder and former CEO of the company, Steve Jobs, has passed away at age 56.
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Google's Android continues to steal market share from RIM

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 01:54 PM PDT

ComScore released its latest report on the smartphone market in the U.S. today, and the numbers show Android continues to expand its market share, at the expense of RIM's BlackBerry platform.
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Apple iPhone will have unlimited data on Sprint

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 01:32 PM PDT

Sprint has confirmed with Phone Scoop that the upcoming Apple iPhone 4S will be offered with an unlimited data plan, just like the rest of its smartphone lineup. The 5GB cap for mobile hotspot usage will apply to the iPhone, as well. Sprint has an advantage over AT&T and Verizon Wireless, the other carriers that offer the iPhone. Verizon and AT&T no longer offer an unlimited data plan for smartphones, including the iPhone.
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Google adds +1 feature to Shopper app for Android

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 12:29 PM PDT

Google continues to spread its +1 feature throughout the many apps that it offers to smartphone users, and the Shopper app for Android is the latest one to get it. Version 2.2 of Google Shopper lets shoppers +1 their favorite items so that everyone in the world can see what products they like the most. Users can also save products to a shopping list and research prospective items through Google Product search. There is also a new "pamper" category that provides salon and spa products. Finally, Google has fixed some bugs and added Google Offers notifications to the app. Google Shopper for Android version 2.2 is free and available in the Android Market now.
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Microsoft offers Xbox Companion app for Windows Phone

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 11:20 AM PDT

Managing and controlling your Xbox 360 just got a bit easier, as Microsoft has announced the new Xbox Companion app for Windows Phone smartphones. With Xbox Companion, users can search for content in the Xbox LIVE Marketplace, learn more about the content that is currently being played on the Xbox, and control playback on the Xbox itself like a remote.
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Google Docs app updated for Android tablets

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 10:53 AM PDT

Good news for Google Docs users who also happen to carry around an Android Honeycomb tablet, as the search company has updated its Docs app for tablets with a refreshed interface that takes advantage of the tablet's larger screen.
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"World's cheapest tablet" launched in India for $60

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 09:59 AM PDT

In an effort to bring technology to more people, the Indian government has released what it calls the "world's cheapest tablet computer." The new tablet, called Aakash, or "sky" in Hindi, will eventually retail for $60, much less than what other devices sell for.
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Casio G'zOne Commando gets its Gingerbread update

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 09:26 AM PDT

Casio's rough-and-tumble G'zOne Commando smartphone is getting a treat today, as Verizon Wireless has finally released the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for the hardy device. The upgrade offers all of the usual Gingerbread enhancements, and includes fixes for the proximity sensor and reduced lag when operating the phone. Users should get a notification on their phones when the update is ready to be downloaded and installed.
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Vodafone says iPhone 4S is coming soon

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 08:46 AM PDT

Vodafone UK has followed Three's lead in letting its customers know that Apple's new iPhone 4S smartphone will be headed to its network soon as well. Customers can sign up for more information at Vodafone's website. The iPhone 4S is due to hit shelves on October 14, with pre-orders beginning on October 7. It features a faster processor, a better camera, and Apple's new iOS 5 operating system.
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Bose shows Series 2 Bluetooth headset

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 08:29 AM PDT

Today renowned audio equipment manufacturer Bose announced the pending availability of its new Bose Bluetooth headset Series 2.
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Press Release: Delta Launches Expanded In-Flight Wi-Fi, Entertainment on Demand Options

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 08:06 AM PDT

Delta Connect will offer free entertainment, shopping options and travel information
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Apple iPhone 4S smartphone to be carried by KDDI in Japan

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 07:42 AM PDT

Apple has announced that Japanese carrier KDDI will offer the new iPhone 4S when it is launched later this month. Prior to this, Softbank was the only carrier in Japan that offered the iPhone. Softbank has announced it will offer the iPhone 4S on October 14, but KDDI has not revealed an exact launch date. KDDI is Japan's second-largest carrier, while Softbank sits in the number three slot. DoCoMo is the country's largest carrier, claiming half of the 120 million cellphone users in Japan.
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Video: Pantech Breakout (Verizon) LTE smartphone video tour - part 2 of 2

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 07:13 AM PDT

The Pantech Breakout is the first 4G LTE phone to be released by Korean manufacturer Pantech. It is also the first LTE smartphone to be released by Verizon Wireless that costs less than $250 on-contract.
Watch the video here.


FCC to require GPS in all phones by 2018

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 07:08 AM PDT

The Federal Communications Commission has published a new rule that mandates all cellphones support true GPS positioning by the year 2018. Many smartphones already have GPS chips inside of them today, but the vast majority of feature phones still rely on cell tower triangulation for location services.
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Press Release: LightSquared and CareConnect to Mobilize Seniors

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 06:42 AM PDT

Seniors living in adult communities across the USA will soon have greater access to information, care and entertainment on the go
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Samsung releases teaser video for forthcoming device

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 06:32 AM PDT

Samsung has released a teaser video for its upcoming presentation at the CTIA trade show on October 11, and found within is a peek at what might be announced there.
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Samsung claims Galaxy S II has better specs than iPhone 4S

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 06:09 AM PDT

Not long after Apple announced its new iPhone 4S, which many regard as a mild refresh of the iPhone 4 after a 15 month wait, Samsung was quick to point out that its Galaxy S II smartphone has specs that match or beat Apple's darling in many ways.
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CTIA challenges San Francisco's SAR rating law

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 05:39 AM PDT

The CTIA, the international organization for the wireless telecom industry, has filed a request with federal courts to block the enforcement of San Francisco's new "Cell Phone Right-to-Know" law. The CTIA claims that the law is a violation of First Amendment rights.
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