Thursday, June 7, 2012

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Apple files for injunction against the Samsung Galaxy S III in the U.S.

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 12:40 PM PDT

Last week Apple filed a request with a court in California to add the Samsung Galaxy S III to the injunction request it filed for the Google Galaxy Nexus back in February. Essentially, Apple is trying to get the Galaxy S III blocked from sale in the U.S. before it even hits shelves.
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Sprint puts the axe in iDEN device sales

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 11:32 AM PDT

Sprint has apparently put the nail in the coffin for future iDEN device sales, as the company has removed all iDEN devices from its own website and its pre-paid brand Boost Mobile's site. Sprint announced last month that it would be turning off iDEN service by June of next year, and that it would soon stop offering iDEN devices for sale. The company is transitioning its iDEN users to its new CDMA-based Direct Connect push-to-talk service. It plans to use the freed iDEN spectrum for LTE services by 2014.
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Google plans to bring more accurate 3D maps to Google Earth for iOS, Android

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 10:27 AM PDT

Google demonstrated a new 3D mapping feature that it will soon bring to the iOS and Android versions of the Google Earth app. Though Google Earth has had rudimentary 3D modeling already, the new 3D models are much more detailed, with complete modeling of buildings from the ground all the way to the top of the roof. The images even have accurate colors that match the actual real-life versions of the buildings. Google did not say when the new features would be available, but mentioned that they were "coming soon."
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Nokia Lumia 900 for AT&T gets update to fix purple screen hue, other bugs

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 10:18 AM PDT

Nokia announced today that a software update for the Lumia 900 smartphone for AT&T is now available for users to download and install. The update addresses a number of concerns and complaints expressed by users, such as the purple hue that the screen would assume at low brightness levels, better sensitivity for the proximity sensor, and other minor fixes. Users can plug their Lumia 900s into a PC or Mac and use the Zune Desktop or Windows Phone 7 Connector software to download and install the update now.
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Google to make offline maps a main feature of Maps for Android soon

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 10:08 AM PDT

During a press event to announce new services and features in Google Maps, Google revealed that it will make offline maps a main feature of Google Maps for Android in the near future. Offline maps was introduced as an optional "Labs" feature in Google Maps for Android last summer, and allows user to save sections of a map to their phone so that they can view the map without an internet connection. Google says that it will use sensors found in most smartphones, like a compass and accelerometer, to orient the user while they are offline and browsing the map. Google did not say exactly when the new feature would be available, but you can try it out now by enabling the "Pre-cache map area" feature in the Labs section of the current Google Maps app.
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Amazon Kindle Fire is the first Android tablet to get HBO GO

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 09:56 AM PDT

HBO has offered its HBO GO video streaming app for Android devices for some time, but it has not supported any Android tablets - until now. Today, the Amazon Kindle Fire becomes the first Android tablet to get access to the HBO GO app. Kindle Fire owners will have the ability to stream over 1400 HBO titles right to their tablets whenever they want. Users can bookmark their favorite shows and movies for later viewing, and HBO GO will automatically update bookmarks for TV shows as new episodes air. The HBO GO app also includes a lot of bonus content like interviews and behind-the-scenes footage. HBO GO is available for free in the Amazon Appstore for the Kindle Fire now, but it does require a subscription to HBO through a cable or satellite television provider.
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Sparrow teases upcoming email app for iPad

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 08:06 AM PDT

Sparrow, an alternative email app for the iPhone, has quickly become a favorite among power users for its clean interface and solid Gmail support, despite the fact that it lacks features like push notifications. Many Sparrow fans have clamored for an iPad version of the app since its release, at it seems that soon, their wishes may be granted. Sparrow has posted a teaser on its website saying that it is "preparing something bigger" with an image of the iPad's default wallpaper. Unfortunately, there are no screen shots of the new app and Sparrow isn't saying when it expects it to be released. Interested iPad owners can head over to sprw.me/ipad for more info.
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HTC cuts targets for Q2, blames low sales in Europe, U.S.

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 07:52 AM PDT

Continued legal battles with Apple aren't HTC's only problems today, as the company announced that it is cutting expectations for its second quarter this year by 13 percent. The company says that now it expects to have revenues of 91 billion TWD (US$3.03 billion) and operating margins of 9 percent, two percent less than previously expected. HTC blames slow sales in Europe and the U.S. and a one-time write down on last year's inventory for the lowered expectations. Sales in May were down to 30 billion TWD, a decline of 26 percent year-over-year. Earlier revenue estimates for Q2 were 105 billion TWD. Heading in to the third and fourth quarters, things are likely to only get more difficult for HTC, as Samsung will have released its Galaxy S III smartphone across the world and Apple is expected to release a new version of the iPhone this fall.
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Samsung Galaxy S III pre-orders now available through Sprint, Verizon, AT&T

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 07:34 AM PDT

On Monday it was revealed that the Samsung Galaxy S III would be coming to five U.S. carriers starting this month, and now you can pre-order the device from three of them. AT&T, Verizon Wireless, and Sprint have all opened up pre-orders for the hotly anticipated device, with Sprint expecting devices in stores and in the hands of customers starting on June 21. AT&T offers a more nebulous "shipping on June 18" date, while Verizon customers will have to wait until July 9 for their phones to ship. All three carriers are offering the 16GB version of the phone in blue or white for $199.99 with a new two-year contract, while Sprint and Verizon are also giving customers the option of the 32GB model for $249.99. The Galaxy S III features a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display, dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, 8 megapixel camera, and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with Samsung's TouchWiz interface.
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Apple says HTC's devices still infringe its patents, files third complaint with the ITC

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 07:11 AM PDT

This week, Apple filed another complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission against HTC stating that HTC's smartphones are still infringing upon Apple's patents. Apple won a decision with the ITC in December of last year, which caused a delay on the import of HTC's One X and EVO 4G LTE smartphones into the U.S. Both smartphones were eventually cleared by customs, with HTC stating that it has developed workarounds for Apple's patent and that its devices are not in violation.
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LinkedIn caught transmitting private data unsecurely through mobile apps, says fixes are incoming

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 06:42 AM PDT

LinkedIn recently updated its iOS and Android apps to include integration with users' calendar appointments. The idea is let users connect with those that they have meetings with on LinkedIn. However, security researchers have discovered that the app has been transmitting private data to LinkedIn without properly encrypting it, leaving a lot of sensitive information exposed.
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Nokia's Asha 311 feature phone packs a 1GHz processor, capacitive touch display

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 06:39 AM PDT

Along with the new Asha 305 and 306 feature phones, Nokia has also announced the new Asha 311 model. The Asha 311 steps up with a 1GHz processor, capacitive touch display, and 3G wireless connectivity.
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Nokia Asha 305, 306 feature phones sport full touch displays, S40 operating system

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 05:44 AM PDT

Nokia has taken the wraps off of two new members of its Asha line of feature phones: the dual-SIM Asha 305 and the single-SIM variant Asha 306. The new Asha models feature full touchscreen displays and run Nokia's S40 feature phone platform.
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