Tuesday, May 22, 2012

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Amazon adds Test Drive feature to Appstore for Android

Posted: 22 May 2012 05:01 AM PDT

Amazon recently pushed out a new version of its Appstore for Android smartphones and tablets that includes the Test Drive feature first seen on amazon.com. Test Drive lets Android users see how an app works and functions before they actually purchase and download it. Amazon says that the feature is still in beta, and it is only available for select Android devices and apps. The new version of the Appstore also includes fixes for downloading apps over 3G or 4G connections, and overall stability enhancements. If you already have the Appstore installed on your device, you should received a notification to update it, otherwise, the Appstore can be downloaded through amazon.com.
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Facebook Pages Manager app for iPhone now available in the U.S.

Posted: 21 May 2012 03:24 PM PDT

Following a soft launch in various markets across the globe last week, the new Facebook Pages Manager app is now available in the U.S. version of the iTunes App Store for the iPhone. Facebook Pages Manager allows page admins to post updates and photos, view statistics and Insights, and connect with their followers. Facebook Pages Manager for iPhone is free and available for download now.
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Sprint says HTC EVO 4G LTE will arrive "on or around" May 24

Posted: 21 May 2012 02:55 PM PDT

Sprint has released an update concerning the delay of the HTC EVO 4G LTE smartphone that has been held up by U.S. Customs. Originally scheduled for in-store availability on May 18, Sprint now says that the phone should be available "on or around" May 24. Customers that placed pre-orders for the EVO 4G LTE will be the first to get their hands on the phone, with remaining stock to go towards Sprint's online and brick and mortar stores. Sprint says that it will provide more details as they become available.
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Verizon to give Motorola DROID RAZR, DROID RAZR MAXX, DROID 4, HTC Rezound global capabilities this summer

Posted: 21 May 2012 02:22 PM PDT

Verizon Wireless has confirmed that the Motorola DROID RAZR, DROID RAZR MAXX, DROID 4, and HTC Rezound smartphones will gain global roaming capabilities through a software update later this summer. Verizon says that once users have installed the update, they will be able to place calls in over 220 countries and use data services in more than 205 countries. All three smartphones are also slated to get upgrades to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, so there is a chance that the global roaming capabilities will come with those updates. Verizon did not specify exactly when the updates will be made available to users.
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Apple files for U.S. sales ban on Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Posted: 21 May 2012 11:58 AM PDT

Late last week, Apple filed a request for a preliminary injunction on sales of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet following a ruling by an appeals court in Apple's favor. Apple had sued Samsung last year on the grounds that the Galaxy Tab 10.1 infringes upon the design patents that Apple has for the iPad.
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ITC says once again that Apple, RIM are not infringing upon Kodak's patents

Posted: 21 May 2012 11:37 AM PDT

The International Trade Commission in the U.S. has once again ruled that Apple and RIM are in the clear when it comes to patents owned by Kodak. An administrative law judge released another ruling today that agreed with the ITC's determination last year that the two companies were not violating Kodak's patents with their current products.
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Sony Music Unlimited app now available for the iPhone

Posted: 21 May 2012 11:06 AM PDT

Sony's Music Unlimited app, which allows users to stream music to their mobile devices for a monthly fee, is now available for the iPhone in the iTunes App Store. Released last year for the Android platform, Sony Music Unlimited offers unlimited streaming for $9.99 per month, though customers can opt for a $3.99 per month plan that has fewer features and capabilities. The app can be downloaded for the iPhone and iPod touch now and Sony says that a version for the iPad is in the works.
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T-Mobile, MetroPCS want a piece of Dish's spectrum pie

Posted: 21 May 2012 10:26 AM PDT

T-Mobile and MetroPCS have both filed petitions with the Federal Communications Commission to request that the agency force Dish Networks to give up about half of the spectrum holdings it owns. Dish owns 40MHz of spectrum licenses in the 2000-2020MHz and 2180-2200MHz bands that it is hoping to use for a terrestrial 4G LTE network.
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Motorola won't update devices to Android 4.0 ICS if it won't improve them

Posted: 21 May 2012 08:49 AM PDT

Last week, Motorola released an updated time-table for its smartphones and tablets that are due to get upgrades to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich at some point in the future. While many of the devices on the list were the expected contenders, such as the DROID RAZR, DROID RAZR MAXX, and XYBOARD tablets, fairly recent smartphones like the DROID 3 and DROID X2 were left out of the Ice Cream Sandwich party. Motorola has clarified its reasoning behind its decision to upgrade a device or not, and it may not be what users want to hear.
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Five major cable companies to share Wi-Fi hotspots with each other's customers

Posted: 21 May 2012 06:51 AM PDT

Bright House Networks, Cablevision, Comcast, Cox Communications, and Time Warner Cable have announced a new partnership that will allow customers from each company to use Wi-Fi hotspots provided by the other companies. The partnership will give cable customers access to over 50,000 Wi-Fi hotspots that they can connect their mobile devices to across the country.
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HTC confirms some devices have passed through U.S. Customs

Posted: 21 May 2012 06:23 AM PDT

HTC says that some of the smartphones held up by U.S. customs as part of a patent-related injunction have been released, but it hasn't specified how many or exactly which models.
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Voyager Mobile shakes off hackers, launches MVNO service

Posted: 21 May 2012 05:54 AM PDT

Over this past weekend, upstart MVNO Voyager Mobile was able to launch its service despite issues from earlier in the week that forced it to postpone its original planned launch. Voyager was due to launch last Tuesday, but an alleged hacking attempt took down the company's website the day it was due to go live.
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Apple, Samsung set to meet today to discuss patent disputes

Posted: 21 May 2012 05:20 AM PDT

Representatives from both Apple's and Samsung's legal teams are scheduled to meet today to discuss the patent disputes between the two companies. The court-directed meeting will also see Apple CEO Tim Cook and Samsung CEO Choi Gee-sung in attendance.
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