Thursday, May 10, 2012

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Deutsche Telekom rumored to be interested in purchasing MetroPCS

Posted: 09 May 2012 02:50 PM PDT

According to a report by Bloomberg, Deutsche Telekom is in talks to purchase MetroPCS and merge it with DT's T-Mobile USA property.
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Angry Birds notches its 1 billionth download

Posted: 09 May 2012 02:13 PM PDT

Rovio has announced that its ever-popular Angry Birds game has notched its 1 billionth download since its release. Angry Birds Space, the latest version of the franchise, has been credited as the fastest growing mobile game in history. Various iterations of Angry Birds are now available on a number of mobile platforms, including iOS, Android, webOS, BlackBerry, Symbian, and Windows Phone.
Read the full story here.


New Google+ for Android app coming in "a few weeks"

Posted: 09 May 2012 01:45 PM PDT

As part of its announcement of the new version of Google+ for the Apple iPhone, Google dropped a hint that an equally sexy new G+ client for the Android platform would be available in a few weeks. Google also noted that the Android version would have a few extra surprises in it. Considering how good the iPhone version looks, and the fact that the Android mobile client already has support for rich web snippets when sharing, we expect the new app to be very cool indeed.
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Google Maps for Android 6.7 adds Offers, indoor directions, and "See Inside" photos

Posted: 09 May 2012 01:27 PM PDT

Google today launched version 6.7 of its ubiquitous Google Maps application for the Android platform. Version 6.7 adds the ability to find special offers from local businesses and also adds indoor walking directions - including 360-degree view indoor photos.

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Samsung cans AT&T's Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD, cites upcoming Galaxy S III as reason

Posted: 09 May 2012 01:05 PM PDT

A Samsung representative has said that his company has killed its plans for the Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD for AT&T. The HD was an updated version of the Skyrocket Android smartphone that was to feature a 720p HD resolution touchscreen.
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Apple iPhone users get sexy new Google+ application

Posted: 09 May 2012 12:52 PM PDT

Today Google unveiled a sexy new Google+ application for the Apple iPhone that includes edge-to-edge photos and floating controls.
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Instagram for Android gains popular tilt-shift effect

Posted: 09 May 2012 12:37 PM PDT

Last night Instagram rolled out yet another update for the Instagram for Android application that adds the popular tilt-shift "depth-of-field" effect.
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Samsung Galaxy S III with Visa NFC payments named official London Olympics smartphone

Posted: 09 May 2012 11:52 AM PDT

Today Samsung and Visa announced that the newly introduced Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone will be the official smartphone of the 2012 London Olympic Games and that a limited edition version of the device with built-in Visa ~NFC based mobile wallet software will be made available to athletes and select testers.
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Flipboard for Android copied from Galaxy S III, posted for all

Posted: 09 May 2012 11:08 AM PDT

The Flipboard for Android application that was to be an exclusive for Samsung's soon to be released Galaxy S III flagship smartphone has been copied and posted to the internet for all to download and install.
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Indian government to enact law to fight Vodafone in tax battle

Posted: 09 May 2012 10:39 AM PDT

After having lost the battle in an Indian high court, it appears that the Indian government is going to attempt a different tact in trying to collect a few billion dollars in taxes from Vodafone for its purchase of a 67 percent stake in Hutchison Whampoa's Indian mobile unit.
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T-Mobile, Verizon considering data-free video services

Posted: 09 May 2012 10:12 AM PDT

At the 2012 CTIA Wireless show in New Orleans, a T-Mobile executive has hinted that T-Mobile might start to offer new video services that would be paid for by sponsors and would not count against a user's data plan.
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Best Buy offering $50 gift card with Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE pre-orders

Posted: 09 May 2012 09:23 AM PDT

Best Buy has announced that it has opened pre-orders for Sprint's new HTC EVO 4G LTE Android smartphone. Customers will receive a $50 Best Buy gift card with each purchase. The gift card promo will run through July 7. The HTC EVO 4G LTE will be available starting May 18 for $199.99, with a qualifying Sprint two year contract. In addition, Best Buy is offering $50 HTC EVO 4G trade-in credits towards the purchase of a new Sprint device. The EVO 4G LTE offers a massive 4.7-inch HD touchscreen display, the Android 4.0 ICS operating system, as well as Beats Audio technology.
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Opera Mini browser for Samsung bada smartphones now available

Posted: 09 May 2012 08:49 AM PDT

Opera has announced that its Opera Mini browser is now available for Samsung's bada-powered smartphones. To download Opera Mini, head on over to Samsung Apps store.
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RIM BlackBerry Curve 9320 headed to Orange, Vodafone, and Three UK

Posted: 09 May 2012 08:36 AM PDT

Research In Motion's latest BlackBerry smartphone, the Curve 9320, is making its way across the ocean to the UK where it will be offered by Orange, Vodafone, and Three. The new BlackBerry offers a dedicated BlackBerry Messenger key along with a full hardware QWERTY keyboard. Other features include the BlackBerry 7.1 OS, a 3.2-megapixel camera/video recorder, a microSD memory card slot for expandable storage, and support for Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity.
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Sprint launches Tri-Fi hotspot with LTE, WiMAX, and 3G data

Posted: 09 May 2012 08:15 AM PDT

Today Sprint launced the Sierra Wireless 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot, the first mobile hotspot to suport both WiMAX and LTE 4G standards as well as standard 3G data connections.
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Judge dismisses Apple iPad trademark case in California

Posted: 09 May 2012 07:51 AM PDT

A California judge has thrown out a trademark infringement case filed against Apple for its use of the iPad name. The suit was filed by China-based Proview, which had sold the iPad trademark to a group representing Apple before the first iPad tablet was shipped.
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Google demands mistrial in Java battle with Oracle

Posted: 09 May 2012 07:27 AM PDT

It appears that Google has followed through with its stated plan of requesting a mistrial in its copyright and patent battle against Oracle regarding the Android operating system's use of Java technologies.
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RIM launches the BlackBerry Curve 9320 complete with BBM key

Posted: 09 May 2012 06:58 AM PDT

RIM has taken the wraps off of the BlackBerry Curve 9320, a new entry-level BlackBerry 7.1 device.
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HTC EVO 4G LTE hits Sprint's shelves on May 18 for $199.99, pre-orders now

Posted: 09 May 2012 06:33 AM PDT

Sprint has announced that the HTC EVO 4G LTE smartphone will be available on May 18 for $199.99 with a new two-year contract. The EVO 4G LTE features support for Sprint's yet-to-be-launched LTE network, and has a 4.7-inch 720p Super LCD2 display, a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, and an 8 megapixel camera. It runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with HTC's Sense 4.0 interface atop it. Pre-orders for the device can be placed at www.sprint.com/evo4glte.
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Sony launches LTE-powered Xperia GX and Xperia SX in Japan

Posted: 09 May 2012 06:16 AM PDT

Today Sony Mobile Communications unveiled a pair of new Xperia branded Android smartphones for its home market of Japan. The two new models, the lightweight Xperia SX and the expansive Xperia GX, both feature LTE support for the Japanese market.
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