Thursday, October 13, 2011

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Apple patent victory keeps Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 off Australian shelves

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 04:57 AM PDT

Bad news for Samsung, as Apple has been awarded a victory in its efforts to block the Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet from being sold in Australia. A judge has ruled that Samsung cannot sell its tablet in the country as long as it violates Apple's patents, such as those related to touchscreen technology.
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ViewSonic launches the 9.1mm-thick ViewPad 10e tablet

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 02:07 AM PDT

ViewSonic has announced the ViewPad 10e, its latest Android tablet. The ViewPad 10e offers a very thin design and a high-quality IPS display.
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Senators want clearer definitions on what "4G" service is

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 03:23 PM PDT

A new bill has been presented to the U.S. Senate that calls for clearer definitions of what 4G services and speeds actually are. If this bill sounds familiar, it is because a similar law was put before the House of Representatives earlier this year.
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Amazon puts all non-Apple Verizon phones on sale for a penny

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 02:58 PM PDT

Amazon is running a pretty good deal if you are in the market for a smartphone from Verizon Wireless and are not a fan of Apple's offerings. The e-tailer is listing all of Verizon's phones other than the iPhone for a penny with new two-year contracts. The offer even extends to the Motorola DROID BIONIC, Verizon's current flagship 4G LTE smartphone. The deal is good for new lines of service only - no upgrades here - and is on through October 17.
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Kik for BlackBerry available once again despite RIM's efforts

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 01:44 PM PDT

The popular cross-messaging app Kik was kicked off of the BlackBerry platform last year because apparently RIM felt it was too similar to its own BlackBerry Messenger service. Along with being banned from the BlackBerry App World, the developers of Kik were also blocked from using RIM's BlackBerry developer tools. That wasn't enough to stop the feisty bunch, however, as Kik has relaunched its BlackBerry app, this time rebuilt from the ground up with Java-based tools.
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Press Release: New App Transfers Contacts And More From BlackBerry to iPhone

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 01:29 PM PDT

BlackBerry to iPhone switchers can now transfer contacts, calendars, text messages, email messages and more with BerryMover, a new app.
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Plantronics Voyager PRO HD Bluetooth headset knows when its on your head

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 01:22 PM PDT

Plantronics has announced the Voyager PRO HD Bluetooth headset, the latest in its high-end line of wireless headsets. The Voyager PRO HD's claim to fame is its Smart Sensor Technology that lets it know when a user is wearing it, and then it can route phone calls appropriately.
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Apple iPhone 4S pre-order customers can add AppleCare+ through November 14

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 01:04 PM PDT

Did you hastily pre-order the new Apple iPhone 4S last week when it was made available for purchase and forget to add Apple's new AppleCare+ protection program when you checked out? No worries, as Apple is offering iPhone 4S pre-order customers the option to add the coverage through November 14, even if they didn't opt for it at time of purchase. AppleCare+ expands on the old AppleCare program by covering accidental damage in addition to manufacturer warranty claims. It costs $99 per year, with a $49 service fee for each claim.
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RIM claims outage won't result in lost messages, is not due to hacking

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 12:42 PM PDT

During an impromptu press conference to answer media questions about the BlackBerry service outage that has spread across the world, RIM has revealed some details as to what it thinks caused the issue and how it will restore service to users.
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Apple crashes Flickster's party with Movie Trailers app for iOS 5

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 12:15 PM PDT

The iOS 5 feature and software train keeps on rolling, and this time Apple has the popular movie listing/ticket purchasing app Flickster in its sights. The new Movie Trailers app for the iPhone and iPad puts the latest trailers and show listings at your fingertips, and lets you purchase tickets right from your device.
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Apple now offers ringtones, alert tones in iTunes for iPhone

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 11:45 AM PDT

While we knew most of the features that would be coming with iOS 5 today, that didn't stop Apple from surprising us with some unexpected goodies. One of them is that iTunes on the iPhone will now let users shop for and purchase ringtones and alert tones right from their phone, without having to use a computer.
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Foursquare for iPhone updated with real-time location notifications

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 11:21 AM PDT

Foursquare has released an update for its iPhone app that takes advantage of new real-time location notifications in iOS 5. Foursquare is calling this new feature "Radar."
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Apple iOS 5 now available for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 10:25 AM PDT

As expected, Apple has made iOS 5, the latest version of its mobile operating system, available for download. iOS 5 brings over 200 new features and enhancements to the platform, including Notification Center, Reminders, Twitter integration, and iMessage. It is available for the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad, iPad 2, and third and fourth generation iPod touch. Users can download the update from iTunes now.
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Samsung offers updated Galaxy smartphone in Europe to evade sales ban

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 09:52 AM PDT

Samsung has revealed that it will launch updated versions of three of its Galaxy smartphones in Europe in order to avoid a sales ban imposed by a Dutch court. The court ruled that three of Samsung's smartphones violated Apple's patents, and banned them from sale with a grace period ending on October 14 to give Samsung some time to address the issue.
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Sprint denies claim that Apple iPhone 4S will be sold with unlocked micro-SIM slot

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 09:36 AM PDT

Sprint has denied earlier reports that its Apple iPhone 4S would be sold with an unlocked micro-SIM card slot. An unlocked micro-SIM slot would allow travelers to use any local SIM card when traveling abroad, sparing them from paying exorbitant roaming fees.
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Apple iPhone 4S review round-up

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 09:05 AM PDT

We've rounded up some of the first Apple iPhone 4S reviews to hit the net so far so that you can dive in and get more detail while we prepare our own review.
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BlackBerry service outage hits U.S., Canada

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 08:35 AM PDT

Though RIM says it is working around the clock to resolve the BlackBerry service outage that has plagued users for the past few days, that hasn't stopped the service disruption from spreading across the world, as users are now reporting outages in both the U.S. and Canada.
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Samsung Galaxy S II now available in T-Mobile USA stores

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 08:13 AM PDT

The T-Mobile version of the Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone can now be had in the carrier's stores across the country. Early buyers have been able to order the phone online since Monday, but now anyone can walk into a T-Mobile store and purchase it. The T-Mobile version of the Galaxy S II is the third edition to be released by American carriers. It features a 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus display and a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm processor that is different from other Galaxy S II phones. It also has support for T-Mobile's 42Mbps HSPA+ network. Buyers will have to part with $229.99 and sign up for a new two-year contract should they decide the Galaxy S II is the right phone for them.
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Apple's Find my Friends app hits the iTunes App Store

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 07:56 AM PDT

Apple's Find My Friends app for the iPhone and iPad has hit the iTunes App Store ahead of the release of iOS 5 later today. Find My Friends lets users share they location with others, without having to check-in at places. Users have control over how long their location is shared and with whom it is shared. Find My Friends works on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It requires iOS 5 and a free iCloud account from Apple.
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Nokia X2-05 is a candybar feature phone for emerging markets

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 07:16 AM PDT

Along with the C2-05, Nokia has unveiled the X2-05, a candybar featurephone that will be offered in emerging markets. Running Nokia's S40 operating system, the X2-05 offers smartphone-like features, such as installable apps and the new Nokia web browser.
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Press Release: AT&T DriveMode Update

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 06:58 AM PDT

Apple iCloud service live ahead of iOS 5 launch

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 06:57 AM PDT

Apple has made active its iCloud service, with anticipation mounting for the expected release of iOS 5 later today. iCloud lets users access their email, calendar, and contacts from their iPhone or iPad via the iCloud.com website. The service also has a Find my Phone feature that can locate a lost or stolen iPhone or iPad. Users can go to iCloud.com and sign in with their Apple ID now to start testing it if they are using a pre-release version of iOS 5 already. The rest of us will have to wait until later today for when Apple officially releases iOS 5.
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Nokia announces C2-05 low-cost feature phone

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 06:55 AM PDT

Nokia has announced the C2-05, a low-cost feature phone that will bring web functionality to emerging markets across the world. One of the main target markets will be China, so Nokia included built-in support for the QQ Chinese social network.
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Video: Samsung Galaxy S II (T-Mobile) 1080p HD video sample

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 06:43 AM PDT

Here is a sample Full HD (1080p) video recorded with the 8 megapixel camera found in the Samsung Galaxy S II for T-Mobile USA. The GS2 is capable of focusing the fly while recording in 1080p mode, but does not offer zooming capabilities when recording video unless the resolution is dropped down to 720p or lower.
Watch the video here.


Video: HTC Amaze 4G (T-Mobile) smartphone video tour - part 1 of 2

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 06:27 AM PDT

The HTC Amaze 4G for T-Mobile USA is a very fast phone in multiple ways. It features not only a dual-core, 1.5GHz processor, but it also works on T-Mo's 42Mbps HSPA+ network and has what is likely the fastest working camera on a smartphone today. All of that performance and HTC's well-loved Sense user interface make the Amaze 4G quite a desirable device, as you'll see in this video.
Watch the video here.


Press Release: LightSquared and Aircado to Bring Wireless Broadband to "Micropolitan" Markets Across the Country

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 06:25 AM PDT

Cities with populations of 10,000-100,000 will soon have greater wireless access and the latest wireless devices at affordable prices
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Review of Samsung's screaming Galaxy S II Android smartphone for AT&T

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 06:17 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy S II is continuing its tour of U.S. carriers, with AT&T releasing its own version of the venerable smartphone following Sprint's Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch. AT&T's edition is much more faithful to the original global model than Sprint's, as it sports the same screen, dimensions, design, and even name as the original.
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Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Y available from Vodafone UK

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 06:03 AM PDT

Vodafone UK has announced availability of a new budget-friendly smartphone for its customers, the Galaxy Y from Samsung. The Android device runs the Android Gingerbread smartphone operating system and features a 3-inch QVGA touchscreen display screen, a peppy 832MHz processor, Samsung's own TouchWiz interface, a 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, HSDPA/Wi-Fi connectivity support as well as GPS and Bluetooth. The device is available now for free from Vodafone with qualifying plans. Learn more about the Samsung Galaxy Y by reading our product launch story.
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Apple pushes out iTunes 10.5 ahead of iOS 5

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 05:46 AM PDT

In preparation for the arrival of iOS 5, Apple has started rolling out a new version of iTunes: 10.5. The new iTunes update preps iOS devices like the iPhone, iPad, and the iPod touch for Apple's highly anticipated new operating system as well as Apple's iCloud service.The update provides iTunes in the Cloud support with automatic downloads and previous purchase downloads as well as Wi-Fi syncing across iOS devices. Security changes are also included in the new iTunes 10.5 update. iTunes 10.5 is available now from Apple.
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HTC Amaze 4G now available from T-Mobile

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 05:28 AM PDT

HTC's latest Android powerhouse, the Amaze 4G, is now available for purchase from T-Mobile USA. The Android 2.3 Gingerbread smartphone features a 4.3-inch, qHD (540 x 960 pixel) display and a dual-core, 1.5GHz Qualcomm processor. It has HTC's Sense 3.0 interface and supports T-Mobiles 42Mpbs HSPA+ network. Its real claim to fame, though, is its camera, as it features an 8 megapixel unit with a 28mm, f/2.2 lens and backside illuminated sensor. It can also record 1080p HD (1920 x 1080 pixel) video. Interested buyers can pick up the Amaze 4G for $259.99 with a new two-year contract.
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Sprint, Verizon to offer unlocked micro-SIM options on Apple iPhone 4S

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 05:17 AM PDT

The Apple iPhone 4S is the first Apple smartphone to feature both GSM and CDMA support within one model, allowing users of Verizon Wireless, and now Sprint, to take their phones overseas and use them on GSM networks. Traditionally, this requires the users to pay high roaming fees, as they are usually forced to use their home carrier's roaming partner for service when traveling. However, Macworld is reporting that Sprint will offer the iPhone 4S with an unlocked SIM slot, letting users purchase a local microSIM card when they travel. Verizon Wireless has confirmed that it will offer a similar option for customers in good standing.
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