Tuesday, January 10, 2012

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O2 moving forward with London Olympic Wi-Fi rollout

Posted: 10 Jan 2012 01:22 AM PST

O2 is hedging forth with its Wi-Fi network in London that will cover users in Westminster, Kensington, and Chelsea. The network is in anticipation of the London 2012 Olympics and is being called the world's largest Wi-Fi hub. The network services will be offered free to its users. According to O2's COO, Derek McManus, "This groundbreaking deal - the first of its kind in the UK - will see us deliver high quality connectivity across London in time for London 2012 [Olympics]. Our longer-term aim is to expand our footprint of O2 Wifi, which is open to everyone, and also intelligently enhance our services at street level, where people need the network the most."
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Live look at AT&T's Pantech Element LTE-capable, water-proof tablet

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 06:11 PM PST

We got some hands-on time with the just-announced Pantech Element tablet for AT&T here at CES 2012. The Element is a unique Android tablet that features an 8-inch display and waterproof construction.
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Pantech Burst LTE smartphone for AT&T - live first look

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 05:51 PM PST

The Pantech Burst is an entry-level 4G LTE smartphone for AT&T that was just announced, and we got to spend a couple of minutes checking it out at CES 2012.
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ASUS teases 7-inch tablet with NVIDIA Tegra 3 that will sell for $249

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 05:40 PM PST

During the NVIDIA press conference at CES 2012 today, ASUS teased a new 7-inch tablet that will be sure to give the Amazon Kindle Fire a run for its money. The unnamed tablet will use a quad-core, NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor which is impressive in its own right. But even more impressive will be the sticker price that ASUS is going for with the tablet, as it expects to bring it to market with a price tag of $249. That is a pretty low price to get into some quad-core Tegra 3 action, so color us intrigued.
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Live: HTC's Titan II (AT&T), the first LTE Windows Phone smartphone

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 05:35 PM PST

The HTC Titan II was announced earlier today as one of the first Windows Phone devices to support 4G LTE speeds. Along with the new speeds the Titan II features a new 16 megapixel camera and the 4.7-inch display that made the original noteworthy.
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Android 4.0 ICS upgrade for ASUS Transformer Prime available today

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 05:28 PM PST

NVIDIA and ASUS have revealed that the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the ASUS Transformer Prime tablet will be available today, a few days ahead of its expected January 12 arrival. The update will be available as an over-the-air upgrade to the tablet.
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Video: Pantech Element Android tablet hands-on at CES 2012

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 05:20 PM PST

The Pantech Element is a new water-proof Android Honeycomb 3.2 tablet for LTE that also features support for 4G LTE data connections. It features an 8-inch touchscreen with 1024 x 728 pixel resolution that offers a more square aspect ratio than most Android tablets on the market today.
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Sony Xperia S smartphone announced with 4.3-inch HD display, 1.5GHz dual-core processor

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 05:12 PM PST

Sony has just made the new Xperia S smartphone official, showing that the Xperia ion for AT&T is not the only trick up its sleeve for CES 2012. The Xperia S features similar specs to the ion, though it has a slightly smaller display and lacks LTE connectivity.
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Video: Pantech Burst Android smartphone hands-on at CES 2012

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 04:53 PM PST

The Pantech Burst is a new Android 2.3.5 smartphone for AT&T that supports the company's newly launched LTE 4G network. It features a dual-core 1.2GHz processor, a 4-inch Samsung Super AMOLED touchscreen display, and dual cameras that are backed up by 16GB of built-in storage.
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Video: HTC Titan 2 LTE Windows Phone for AT&T - live CES 2012 hands-on

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 04:36 PM PST

The HTC Titan 2 for AT&T is the first LTE-capable Windows Phone smartphone to be announced in the world. It features a large 4.7-inch touchscreen display and a 16 megapixel main camera. Other features include a 1.5GHz single-core Qualcomm processor and a forward-facing 1.3 megapixel camera for self-portraits and the like.
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Nokia Lumia 900 Windows Phone smartphone with LTE announced for AT&T

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 03:41 PM PST

Nokia has made the rumors official today, as it unveiled the new Lumia 900 Windows Phone smartphone for AT&T. The Lumia 900 is the new flagship Nokia for the U.S. and features a 4.3-inch display and one-piece polycarbonate construction.
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Google Voice for the iPhone updated to fix outgoing call bug

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 02:50 PM PST

Google has released an update to the Google Voice app for the iPhone that addresses the outgoing call bug introduced with the last update to the app. The bug would prevent the phone from using the Google Voice routing number when making outgoing calls. Google Voice for the iPhone is free and available in the iTunes App Store now.
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Google+ for iOS gains ability to start video Hangouts

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 02:43 PM PST

An update for the Google+ app for iOS was released today that lets users start video Hangouts right from their mobile device. Google announced that this feature would be coming to mobile apps last month, and Android devices gained the video hangout creation ability a couple of weeks ago. In addition, the iOS app has a new user interface for viewing photos and miscellaneous bug fixes. Google+ for iOS is free and available in the iTunes App Store now.
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Verizon 4G LTE Jetpack global-ready mobile hotspot from ZTE announced

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 02:24 PM PST

Today at CES in Las Vegas, Verizon Wireless announced a new mobile hotspot to its lineup, the Jetpack EuFi890 manufactured by ZTE. The device offers global support as well as 4G LTE data on Verizon's network.
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Novatel Jetpack MiFi 4G LTE global ready mobile hotspot announced for Verizon

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 02:21 PM PST

Today Verizon Wireless and Novatel announced the next generation MiFi, the Jetpack 4620L, which supports the carrier's 4G LTE data network and offers global roaming support for its users.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 tablet with 4G LTE announced for Verizon Wireless

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 02:07 PM PST

Samsung has announced that the Galaxy Tab 7.7 tablet will be coming to Verizon Wireless complete with LTE connectivity on board. The Galaxy Tab 7.7 was originally announced at the IFA trade show in September, and features a 7.7-inch, 1280 x 800 pixel display and a 1.4GHz, dual-core processor. It also sports a 7.9mm thick frame and runs Android 3.2 Honeycomb with Samsung's TouchWiz interface. Verizon will offer the Galaxy Tab 7.7 in the coming weeks for an yet-to-be-announced price.
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BlackBerry 7.1 update announced for Verizon BlackBerry Torch 9850, Bold 9930

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 01:31 PM PST

Verizon has announced quietly that its BlackBerry Torch 9850 and BlackBerry Bold 9930 will soon be updated to the new BlackBerry 7.1 OS that RIM launched earlier today. The new OS adds mobile hotspot capabilities, which will allow users to connect up to five Wi-Fi enable devices to their BlackBerry smartphones. Other additions to the new OS include Universal Search with auto suggest, BlackBerry Tag NFC sharing, Wi-Fi calling, and an updated version of BlackBerry Maps.
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Globetrotting RIM BlackBerry Curve 9370 introduced for Verizon Wireless

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 01:22 PM PST

Verizon has taken the wraps off a new BlackBerry, the Curve 9370. The 9370 offers users a budget friendly price tag, a full QWERTY keyboard for easy text input and messaging, and global support.
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Verizon launches Motorola DROID RAZR in purple

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 01:17 PM PST

If the original black or new white color options of the Motorola DROID RAZR don't tickle your fancy, Verizon Wireless hopes that another color will, as it has announced the upcoming availability of the DROID RAZR in purple. The Prince-approved version of the DROID RAZR has the same specs as the original, including the 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 8 megapixel camera, 4G LTE capability, and Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system. Verizon will offer the purple DROID RAZR in the coming weeks for $199.99 with a new two-year contract.
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Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX claims title of "longest running smartphone"

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 01:07 PM PST

Motorola and Verizon Wireless have announced the DROID RAZR MAXX smartphone, a thicker version of the DROID RAZR that offers improved battery life.
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Verizon Wireless launches the Motorola DROID 4 smartphone with 4G LTE

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 12:53 PM PST

Verizon Wireless has announced the Motorola DROID 4, the latest smartphone in the venerable DROID family. The DROID 4 is the first DROID with a QWERTY keyboard to support Verizon's 4G LTE network, and it is powered by a speedy dual-core processor.
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HTC Titan II Windows Phone with 4G LTE, 16 megapixel camera announced for AT&T

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 12:33 PM PST

HTC unveiled the Titan 2 today, a whopper of a device for AT&T. The Titan II is similar to the Titan that preceded it, but it features support for AT&T's 4G LTE network and a new 16 megapixel camera.
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AT&T announces the Samsung Exhilarate smartphone with 4G LTE

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 12:17 PM PST

AT&T has announced the new Samsung Exhilarate smartphone, a new 4G LTE device that is made from 80 percent recycled materials.
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Pantech Burst budget 4G LTE smartphone for AT&T introduced

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 12:08 PM PST

Pantech and AT&T today launched the Burst, a new budget-level Android smartphone with 4G LTE support.
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Pantech Element tablet for AT&T features 4G LTE, waterproof construction

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 12:01 PM PST

Pantech and AT&T took the wraps off of the Element today, a new Android 3.2 Honeycomb tablet that features 4G LTE connectivity and a unique waterproof construction.
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Sony Xperia ion smartphone with 4G LTE, 12 megapixel camera announced

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 11:48 AM PST

Sony, along with AT&T, has announced the Xperia ion, the company's first 4G LTE smartphone. The Xperia ion is the first smartphone to be sold in the U.S. under the Sony brand, and features a 4.6-inch HD display.
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Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD smartphone sports 720p display, 4G LTE

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 11:35 AM PST

Today AT&T and Samsung announced the new Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD smartphone, effectively making the Galaxy S II Skyrocket old-hat. The new HD version of the device has a larger, more pixel-dense display, but retains the slim dimensions and 4G LTE capabilities of its forebear.
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Sierra Wireless Tri-Network Hotspot is the first LTE mobile hotspot for Sprint

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 11:23 AM PST

Sprint has announced that the Sierra Wireless Tri-Network Hotspot will be the first mobile hotspot device to support its forthcoming 4G LTE network. The Tri-Network Hotspot supports 3G, 4G WiMAX, and 4G LTE networks. It will be joined by the Google Galaxy Nexus and the LG Viper as the first devices available for Sprint's LTE network. Sprint says more details will be announced closer to the product's launch date, which was not revealed.
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AT&T launching Sony PlayStation Vita gaming tablet on February 22

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 11:22 AM PST

AT&T and Sony have announced that the PlayStation Vita handheld gaming device will be available on February 22, 2012. The Vita features integrated 3G HSPA+ connectivity, and customers can opt for 250MB or 2GB data plans for $14.99 or $25 per month, respectively. The PlayStation Vita will cost $299 and does not require a contract.
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Samsung Galaxy Note with LTE officially announced for AT&T

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 11:20 AM PST

Samsung and AT&T have announced the Galaxy Note smartphone tablet hybrid with LTE connectivity. The Galaxy Note was originally announced at the IFA trade show back in September, and features a massive, 5.3-inch 1280 x 800 pixel display and S-Pen stylus input.
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AT&T to be first carrier with LTE Windows Phone smartphones

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 10:59 AM PST

AT&T has announced at its developer conference at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show that it will be the first carrier to offer Windows Phone smartphones that have LTE capabilities. Until now, Windows Phone did not support 4G LTE networks.
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Netflix Android app now available in UK

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 10:53 AM PST

Netflix has officially launched its service in the United Kingdom. The company has also made available its Android app for new UK-based users on the go. The app is free now in the Android Market and requires Android 2.2 or higher.
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AT&T debuts AppCenter store for HTML5 and Android apps

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 10:39 AM PST

Today at CES in Las Vegas, wireless carrier AT&T announced a new magazine-style application store, AppCenter, that will help get HTML5 and Android apps to smartphone users. AT&T hopes that this will increase HTML-5 applications and be easily linked to Google's Android Market for developers. Unlike other app stores, the AT&T AppCenter will drive users to existing app stores, like Android Market, so that developers don't have to worry about yet another application store that they have to place their applications on. The beta of the AT&T App Center launches in beta form today.
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Sprint LTE Google Galaxy Nexus gets 16GB storage, Google Wallet compatibility

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 10:30 AM PST

Sprint has revealed more details about the Google Galaxy Nexus smartphone on a landing page highlighting its forth-coming 4G LTE network. According to the page, the Sprint version of the Galaxy Nexus will have 16GB of internal storage like the HSPA+ model (the LTE version for Verizon Wireless has 32GB), and it will support Google Wallet, unlike other versions of the Galaxy Nexus. Verizon caused quite a commotion when it said that the version of the Galaxy Nexus that it carries would not support Google Wallet, but it doesn't look like Sprint users will have to worry about that.
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ASUS upgrades the Transformer Prime Android tablet with 1080p display

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 10:11 AM PST

In a move that will certainly upset a number of early adopters, ASUS has announced the TF700T, an upgraded version of the Transformer Prime Android tablet that includes a 1080p display and improved GPS and Wi-Fi performance.
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LG Viper smartphone outed by Sprint 4G LTE landing page

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 10:03 AM PST

Sprint has posted a new landing page for its upcoming 4G LTE services that not only further confirms that the Google Galaxy Nexus will be headed to Sprint, but also outs the previously-unknown LG Viper. The Viper appears to have lower specs than the Galaxy Nexus, as it features a 4-inch WVGA display. It packs a 1.2GHz, dual-core processor and features Google Wallet with NFC, along with support for Sprint's forth-coming LTE network. Sprint also says that the Viper is composed of recyclable materials and is eco-friendly. That's about all of the information we have right now, but we will bring you more as we get it.
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ASUS Eee Pad MeMO 7-inch tablet coming to America in Q2

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 09:51 AM PST

ASUS has announced that it will finally deliver its Eee Pad MeMO tablet to consumers in the U.S. sometime in Q2 of this year, according to the folks over at The Verge. The MeMO is a 7-inch touchscreen tablet that offers a 1.2GHz Qualcomm 8260 processor under the hood to power its Android operating system. It also features a 1.2MP user facing camera as well as a 5MP imager on back for video and stills. The tablet's 4400mAh battery provides up to 8.5 hours of video playback, according the manufacturer.
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Vizio teases next-gen M-series 10-inch tablet

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 09:42 AM PST

At CES in Las Vegas, Vizio has teased gadget fans with what appears to be a new line of tablets from the budget-friendly TV maker. Few things are known at this time but according to Vizio's website, the next generation M-series tablet is expected to sport a 10-inch touchscreen display. Stay tuned for more on the new tablet from Vizio.
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Press Release: Barnes & Noble Offers Incredible Savings on Award-Winning NOOK Devices with One-Year NOOK Subscription to The New York Times

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 09:25 AM PST

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LG launches Spectrum smartphone with 4G LTE, 4.5-inch 720p display

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 08:54 AM PST

During a press conference at CES 2012 today, LG unveiled the Spectrum, its latest 4G LTE smartphone for Verizon Wireless. The Spectrum is very similar to the Nitro HD previously released for AT&T, as it features a dual-core processor and a 4.5-inch, 720p resolution display.
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LG Connect 4G smartphone offers LTE speeds for MetroPCS users

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 07:57 AM PST

Today MetroPCS announced the LG Connect 4G smartphone, which was released alongside the Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G . Like the Attain, the Connect 4G offers LTE capabilities, but it features higher-end specs.
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MetroPCS announces the Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G with LTE

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 07:56 AM PST

MetroPCS has announced the Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G, the latest 4G LTE smartphone to grace its network.
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USB 3.0 headed to smartphones, tablets by end of 2012

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 07:36 AM PST

The USB Implementers Forum has announced that the high-speed USB 3.0 protocol will find its way to smartphones and tablets by the end of 2012. Already available for desktop and laptop computers, USB 3.0 will allow mobile devices to transfer data to and from a host computer at rates of up to 100MB per second. This is nearly fifteen times faster than what the current USB 2.0 technology offers. The new USB 3.0 ports will be backwards compatible with USB 2.0 computers and accessories. No manufacturers have committed to using USB 3.0 in mobile devices just yet, but the consortium says that it should be commercially available before the year is out.
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Vimeo launches apps for Android, Windows Phone, and the iPad

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 07:25 AM PST

Vimeo has taken the wraps off of a suite of new mobile apps for its video service, which let users search for videos as well as shoot and upload clips to their accounts. Previously available solely for the iPhone, the new Vimeo apps can be downloaded for Android, Windows Phone 7.5, and the iPad.
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Press Release: Garmin Smartphone Link for Android Provides Connected Services to nüvi Personal Navigation Devices

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 06:51 AM PST

Press Release: O2 Appoints Chief Financial Officer

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 06:49 AM PST

New touchscreen technology promises thinner, lighter smartphones and tablets

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 06:17 AM PST

Atmel, maker of the touchscreen controllers that are found in countless mobile devices, has announced the maXTouch S series of touchscreens that promise to allow smartphones and tablets to be thinner and lighter than ever before.
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BlackBerry 7.1 OS launched, brings mobile hotspot feature

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 05:52 AM PST

RIM has announced the details of the latest version of its BlackBerry 7 OS platform for smartphones. BlackBerry 7.1 OS, as the update is known, includes a number of new features and enhancements to the platform.
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Huawei Ascend P1 S smartphone is the latest to claim "world's thinnest" title

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 05:32 AM PST

Huawei is on the move at CES this morning, and it has unveiled the Ascend P1 S, which it claims to be the world's thinnest Android smartphone, knocking the Fujitsu ARROWS ES IS12F off of its perch.
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