Friday, May 18, 2012

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Verizon clarifies upcoming policy change for unlimited data plans

Posted: 17 May 2012 01:43 PM PDT

Yesterday Verizon Wireless CMO Fran Shammo caused quite a ruckus when he stated that users on grandfathered unlimited data plans would eventually be moved over to the carrier's new data share plans that are due to arrive this summer. Verizon has now clarified exactly how this will happen, and it really only matters if plan to get a new subsidized device.
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AT&T makes its 4G LTE network officially available in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Naples

Posted: 17 May 2012 12:59 PM PDT

We may have been riding on AT&T-powered 4G LTE waves in New Orleans during CTIA last week, but AT&T has gone ahead and now made the service official. The carrier has announced that its 4G LTE service is now available in New Orleans, from the Northshore to the Southshore areas of the city. Additionally, those in Baton Rouge, La. and Naples, Fla. also have access to AT&T's 4G LTE service. The carrier has also expanded LTE coverage in the suburbs of Chicago. By our count, that puts AT&T's LTE network in just about 40 markets across the country.
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U.S. Cellular picks up Samsung SCH-LC11 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot

Posted: 17 May 2012 12:25 PM PDT

U.S. Cellular has announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung SCH-LC11 Mobile Hotspot device that will work with the carrier's 4G LTE network. The LC11 was launched last year by Verizon Wireless, and can support up to five simultaneous connections with other devices. It can also use U.S. Cellular's 3G CDMA network when LTE coverage is unavailable. U.S. Cellular will offer the SCH-LC11 in stores on May 21, though customers are able to purchase from the carrier's online store now. The LC11 costs $49.99 after rebate and can be paired with a variety of different rate plans.
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Video: Samsung Focus 2 (AT&T) video review

Posted: 17 May 2012 10:47 AM PDT

The Samsung Focus 2 is the latest in the line of Focus Windows Phone smartphones carried by AT&T. The first Samsung Windows Phone to have support for AT&T's 4G LTE network, the Focus 2 features a 4-inch WVGA Super AMOLED display and 1.4GHz processor. Its chassis is comprised of glossy plastic, which can make the phone a bit difficult to handle. There is a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash and 720p video capabilities on the back of the phone, while a front-facing camera handles video chat duties. The Samsung Focus 2 will be available from AT&T on May 20 for $49.99.
Watch the video here.


T-Mobile intros new pre-paid data plans for tablets, hotspots, USB modems

Posted: 17 May 2012 09:31 AM PDT

T-Mobile has announced a set of new pre-paid data plans that customers can use with tablets, mobile hotspots, and USB modems. The plans range from $15 per week to $50 per month and offer anywhere from 300MB to 5GB of data service. T-mobile's pre-paid data plans do not require users to sign a contract agreement and provide access to the carrier's 4G HSPA+ network. The new plan options will be available on May 20.
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Press Release: Samsung Now Producing Industry's first Highest Density Mobile LPDDR2 Memory, Using 20nm-class Technology

Posted: 17 May 2012 08:54 AM PDT

Google Offers for Android updated with new partners, better navigation

Posted: 17 May 2012 08:46 AM PDT

Google has updated its Offers app for Android users. The service, similar to Groupon, now offers more partners and local business deals to its users. The update also brings an improvement in app navigation as well. Head on over to the Google Play store for the update.
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Nokia TV app now available to Lumia owners, but only with Finnish content

Posted: 17 May 2012 07:22 AM PDT

The Nokia TV app for Lumia smartphones announced last month is now available - though it only contains Finnish programming at this time. The app lets users stream television shows over Wi-Fi or cellular networks, and lets them save shows to the device for offline viewing. Users in other countries are able to download and install the free app through a direct Marketplace link, found below.
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T-Mobile runs buy one, get one free promotion this month

Posted: 17 May 2012 06:22 AM PDT

T-Mobile USA has announced that it will run a "buy one, get one" promotion on its 4G smartphones from May 18 through May 28.
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The Weather Channel revamps iPhone app with new design, social features

Posted: 17 May 2012 05:53 AM PDT

Today The Weather Channel released version 5.0 of its app for the Apple iPhone, and with it introduced an entirely new design and new social features.
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T-Mobile to axe 900 jobs, create 550 new ones as part of restructuring

Posted: 17 May 2012 05:36 AM PDT

T-Mobile USA has announced that it plans to cut 900 jobs and create 550 new jobs as part of its restructuring plans, resulting in a net loss of 350 jobs. T-Mobile says that the jobs being cut will not affect technicians in engineering, customer service representatives in its 17 call centers, or front-line retail employees in corporate-owned T-Mobile stores. The 550 new jobs will be mostly offered in the Puget Sound area and are focused on supporting "the needs of the business and strategic opportunities."
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T-Mobile UK opens pre-orders for Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone

Posted: 17 May 2012 05:16 AM PDT

T-Mobile UK has announced that its customers may now place pre-orders for the hotly-anticipated Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone. The Galaxy S III features a 4.8-inch 720p HD Super AMOLED display and a 1.4GHz quad-core Samsung Exynos 4 Quad processor. It runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with Samsung's TouchWiz user interface on top. T-Mobile customers will have to pay 49.99 GBP and sign up for a plan costing 36 GBP per month or more in order to have the privilege of carrying the Galaxy S III. Pre-orders can be placed at http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/galaxysiii, and the phone is expected to hit store shelves on May 30.
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LG Optimus LTE 2 arrives in Korea this week with 1.5GHz processor, 2GB of RAM

Posted: 17 May 2012 05:01 AM PDT

LG has outed more details concerning its new Optimus LTE 2 smartphone, which will be available in South Korea this week. As we already knew, the Optimus LTE 2 is the first smartphone to pack 2GB of RAM, but now LG has confirmed that it is also powered by a dual-core, 1.5GHz processor and has an 8 megapixel camera. The LTE 2 features LG's 4.7-inch, 720p True HD IPS display, and runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with the new Optimus 3.0 UI on top. No word on when the phone will be made available outside of Korea.
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