Wednesday, May 9, 2012

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HTC One V hands-on photos and video

Posted: 08 May 2012 03:11 PM PDT

At the 2012 CTIA Wireless show, Dan Seifert got the chance to sit down with a working version of HTC's new One V smartphone, which will be available in the U.S. later this year.
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Ears-on with Kyocera's tissue conduction technology

Posted: 08 May 2012 02:37 PM PDT

Here at CTIA 2012, Kyocera is debuting a new technology that it plans to bring to its smartphones in the near future. Called tissue conduction, the new tech provides clear audio for phone calls even in extremely noisy situations.
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Google Play Store surpasses 15 billion app download mark

Posted: 08 May 2012 01:56 PM PDT

While previously and perhaps better known as the Android Market, Google's Play Store passed the 15 billion download mark recently, ahead of schedule. Google commented to TechCrunch that the milestone was crossed a few weeks ago without any official notification to the press. As comparison, Apple's iTunes App Store hit the same 15 billion download mark last July.
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RIM hires former LightSquared, Sony Ericsson execs as CMO and COO

Posted: 08 May 2012 01:28 PM PDT

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion has announced two new senior executive hires today. Frank Boulben, formerly VP of strategy and marketing at LightSquared, will take over as RIM's new chief marketing officer. Kristian Tear will become the new chief operating officer, having recently been an executive vice president at Sony Mobile Communications and Sony Ericsson.
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iPhone headed to Nex-Tech, Golden State Cellular, and Pioneer Cellular

Posted: 08 May 2012 12:59 PM PDT

Earlier today Bluegrass Cellular announced that it will offer Apple's iPhone 4S to its customers starting on May 18. Now regional carriers Pioneer Cellular of Oklahoma, Golden State Cellular of California, and Nex-Tech Wireless of Kansas have announced they will also offer the smartphone on the same date. Pricing starts at $149 for the 16GB model, $249 for the 32GB model, and $349 for the top of the line 64GB variant. Pioneer Cellular also said that it is, starting today, offering the iPhone 4 to its customers for $50.
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Rovio posts $106 million revenue, $68 million profits from Angry Birds in 2011

Posted: 08 May 2012 12:37 PM PDT

Even though it is generally considered somewhat difficult to make money off of mobile applications, Angry Birds creator Rovio reported that it earned $67.6 million profit on $106.3 million in revenue for the year 2011.
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T-Mobile Refill app for Android gives pre-paid customers smartphone-based payments

Posted: 08 May 2012 12:07 PM PDT

T-Mobile USA has announced the availability of the new T-Mobile Refill app that will allow its pre-paid customers to recharge their pre-paid service directly from their smartphones.
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AT&T will introduce shared data plans "when we can," says CEO

Posted: 08 May 2012 11:44 AM PDT

AT&T's Ralph del la Vega was quoted at the 2012 CTIA Wireless show as saying that his company will introduce data plans that can be shared between family members when possible.
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Kyocera Rise Android 4.0 ICS smartphone hands-on and first look

Posted: 08 May 2012 11:06 AM PDT

The Kyocera Rise is the second of the two new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich smartphones announced by the phone manufacturer here at CTIA 2012. It sports a 3.5-inch display and four-row QWERTY keyboard.
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Evernote for iOS updated with redesigned note editor, improved usability

Posted: 08 May 2012 10:58 AM PDT

Today Evernote announced a new update for its iOS 5 note taking application users. The update brings an overhauled note editor that includes a brand new styling tab that users can use to more easily style text, new attachment options (including a new recorder function), new list checkbox features, the ability to disable the automatic save to camera roll function, and various bug fixes. To get the new update, visit the Apple iTunes App Store.
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Hands-on with the Kyocera Hydro Android 4.0 smartphone

Posted: 08 May 2012 10:55 AM PDT

The new Kyocera Hydro is an Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone that features unique water resistant abilities. Though it is positioned as an entry-level smartphone, it does allow users to submerge the phone in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes at a time without any concern.
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Carrier IQ hires former Verizon privacy head as Chief Privacy Officer

Posted: 08 May 2012 10:23 AM PDT

Carrier IQ, the smartphone and network analytics company that took a beating late last year in a privacy scandal, has hired a new high-powered attorney to act as its Chief Privacy Officer and General Counsel.
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Qualcomm to add support for Clearwire's LTE TDD network to its chips

Posted: 08 May 2012 09:41 AM PDT

Qualcomm has announced that it will add support for Clearwire's planned LTE TDD network to its Snapdragon processors and Gobi modem chipsets, and that the updated chips will be available later this year.
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Nokia locks up exclusive app deals for its Lumia Windows Phone line

Posted: 08 May 2012 08:59 AM PDT

Nokia has announced a range of new partnerships with app developers that will give it exclusive rights to a variety of apps for its Lumia line of Windows Phone smartphones.
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Bluegrass Cellular the latest regional carrier to offer the Apple iPhone

Posted: 08 May 2012 08:30 AM PDT

Bluegrass Cellular has announced that it will offer the Apple iPhone 4S to its customers starting May 18. The 16GB version will be available for $149 with a new two year contract, while the 32GB and 64GB models will cost $249 and $349, respectively. Bluegrass will also offer the 8GB version of the iPhone 4 for $49. Bluegrass Cellular operates its network in Kentucky and covers rural markets.
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Boingo adds free VPN service to Wi-Finder for iOS app

Posted: 08 May 2012 07:57 AM PDT

Today Wi-Fi service provider Boingo announced the release of a new version of its Apple iOS Wi-Finder app for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch that includes free VPN service when using Boingo's global network of paid Wi-Fi hotspots.
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Boost Mobile launches new 4G WiMAX plans with HTC EVO Design 4G smartphone

Posted: 08 May 2012 07:26 AM PDT

Not to be left out, Sprint's other prepaid brand, Boost Mobile, is also getting in on the 4G WiMAX action just like Virgin Mobile. Boost is also introducing the HTC EVO Design 4G Android smartphone to go along with its new plan offerings.
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Virgin Mobile launches prepaid 4G WiMAX plans, HTC EVO V 4G smartphone

Posted: 08 May 2012 07:11 AM PDT

Virgin Mobile has announced a new set of prepaid wireless plans that now include 4G WiMAX service. Along with the new plans, the Sprint subsidiary is also launching the HTC EVO V 4G smartphone, a mobile hotspot device from Sierra Wireless, and a WiMAX USB modem.
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T-Mobile USA selects Ericsson, Nokia Siemens Networks for LTE network equipment

Posted: 08 May 2012 06:36 AM PDT

T-Mobile USA announced at this year's CTIA Wireless show in New Orleans that it has selected Ericsson and Nokia Siemens Networks to help with its planned $4 billion network restructuring and 4G ~LTE roll-out.
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Nokia outs City Lens beta augmented reality app for Windows Phone

Posted: 08 May 2012 06:12 AM PDT

Here at CTIA 2012, Nokia is introducing a new augmented reality app for its Lumia line of Windows Phone smartphones. The City Lens app, now available in beta, can be used to see local places and restaurants, their distance away, and the ratings that other users have given them.
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Samsung Galaxy S III headed to Telus in Canada

Posted: 08 May 2012 05:23 AM PDT

Telus in Canada has announced that it will offer the new Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone to its customers. The flagship device will run on the Telus 4G LTE network and offer a range of features that include a new quad-core processor and a 4.8-inch {Super AMOLED} 720p display. Pricing and exact availability will be announced in the coming weeks.
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