Tuesday, June 19, 2012

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Nokia 808 PureView to be available from Amazon for $699

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 05:16 PM PDT

Nokia may have previously said that it would no longer bring any new Symbian smartphones to the U.S., but it appears to be doing an about face on that policy for the 808 PureView. The Finnish phone manufacturer has just revealed that the 41-megapixel camera phone will be available to order from Amazon.com in the near future. Americans will be able to purchase an unlocked version of the 808 PureView for $699, and it can be used on either AT&T or T-Mobile's networks. T-Mobile users will be limited to 2G data speeds, however. The 808 PureView's claim to fame is its exceptionally high-resolution camera sensor and 1080p video capabilities, but it is also a fully-featured smartphone as well. Pre-sales from Amazon are due to begin later this week, and interested buyers can hit up Nokia's sign up page for more information as to when the 808 PureView will be available for purchase in the U.S.
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HTC identifies Wi-Fi connection issue in international version of One X

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 02:02 PM PDT

HTC announced today that it is aware of a Wi-Fi connection issue that affects the international version of the One X smartphone. Though network connection issues are frequently the fault of bad software, this particular problem is actually a hardware issue, as HTC says that it is due to some faulty antenna connections.
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Sprint extends Direct Connect support to 1xRTT, roaming areas

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 09:17 AM PDT

Sprint announced today that its new Direct Connect service is now available in the carrier's 1xRTT coverage areas and roaming areas. Direct Connect is Sprint's CDMA-based push-to-talk service that replaces its old iDEN service. It previously was only available in areas with 3G EV-DO coverage. Sprint says that users will have the same features in 1xRTT areas as they do in 3G coverage, but that initial call setup time will be longer if they are on 1xRTT. The new roaming and 1xRTT capabilities should be available to Direct Connect users today.
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Qualcomm buys Summit Microelectronics to improve battery efficiency in its chipsets

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 07:34 AM PDT

Qualcomm has announced the acquisition of Summit Microelectronics, a company that specializes in producing power management circuits. Qualcomm says that this purchase will greatly enhance its power management roadmap for future processors, and that the company will be better able to produce battery-efficient processors with advanced capabilities like 4G LTE support. Qualcomm says that all of Summit Microelectronics' employees will be a part of its CDMA Technologies division. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Microsoft provides details for Windows Phone Tango update

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 06:55 AM PDT

Microsoft has posted information about the upcoming Windows Phone Tango update on its Windows Phone update support site. The update bumps the platform up to version number 7.10.8773.98 includes new MMS capabilities in the Messaging app, the ability to import SIM card contacts to the phone and vice-versa, a GPS location icon in the status bar, and other improvements. The new version of the Windows Phone operating system is already shipping on the European version of the Nokia Lumia 900, but it is not clear as to when it will be made available to existing Windows Phone handsets.
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Sharp unveils new Feel UX interface for AQUOS Android smartphones

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 06:24 AM PDT

Sharp has commissioned frog, a user interface design company, to build a new interface for its Android smartphones to help differentiate its devices from the Samsungs, HTCs, and Motorolas of the world. Called Feel UX, the new interface features some innovative ideas and a unique take on the Android experience.
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Samsung SAFE Galaxy S III is a secure version of the smartphone for the enterprise

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 05:51 AM PDT

Samsung has announced a version of the Galaxy S III smartphone that will be offered to enterprise and business customers. Branded SAFE (Samsung Approved for Enterprise), the business-focused Galaxy S III features support for 338 IT Policies, on-device AES-256 bit encryption, enhanced support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, and extended VPN and Mobile Device Management support. Samsung is offering businesses an easy way to switch over to the SAFE-branded Galaxy S III from other devices through its SAFE2SWITCH trade-in program.
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LG Optimus L5 smartphone arrives in Europe this month

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 05:20 AM PDT

LG has announced that the Optimus L5 smartphone will be available for purchase in the U.K., France, and Germany this month. The Optimus L5 was originally announced at Mobile World Congress earlier this year and is the middle member of LG's L-Series of smartphones. It features a 4-inch HVGA (320 x 480 pixel) display, an 800MHz single-core processor, a 5 megapixel camera, 4GB of internal storage, a 1500mAh battery, and the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system with LG's Optimus user interface. The Optimus L5 available in Europe will feature NFC support, while a version coming to Asia, former Soviet states, the Middle East, and North and South America will have dual SIM card capabilities.
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