Thursday, October 4, 2012

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AT&T and Sprint will offer quad-core LG Optimus G later this year

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 01:42 PM PDT

AT&T and Sprint announced that it will carry the LG Optimus G, the first smartphone to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 quad-core processor.
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T-Mobile will transition MetroPCS customers to new network by 2015

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 01:19 PM PDT

T-Mobile and MetroPCS made their union official earlier today when the two companies announced that they would merge operations in the U.S. More details have emerged on how the new T-Mobile plans to bring MetroPCS into the fold.
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T-Mobile updates Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 11:07 AM PDT

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich had already been available for several months when T-Mobile released the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G. Epitomizing the "better late than never" axiom, T-Mobile today began updating the phone from Android 2.3 Gingerbread to Android 4.0.4. The firmware upgrade adds several software improvements and new features, as well as a few bug fixes . Galaxy S Blaze 4G owners can download the update through the Samsung Kies PC/Mac software; they can also download trigger a download on the phone by pressing Menu > Settings > Software.
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Visa and RBS launch program to bring NFC mobile payments to the iPhone

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 09:16 AM PDT

Though Android smartphones regularly launch with NFC technology that enables making payments with a smartphone, Apple has elected not to include the feature in its iPhone. Visa Europe and RBS have attempted to make contactless payments possible with a new iPhone case that includes an NFC tag.
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BlackBerry PlayBook adds orientation, Bridge text messaging, and better support for Android apps

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 08:42 AM PDT

RIM has updated its BlackBerry Playbook tablet to add new communication features and better support for running Android apps. Version 2.1 includes several enterprise improvements and a couple of long overdue features for consumers.
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EE adds Samsung Galaxy Note II LTE to lineup of upcoming 4G phones

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 07:40 AM PDT

EE will be the first operator to launch a 4G LTE network in the UK, and the carrier formerly known as Everything Everywhere will release a variety of phones in conjunction with the new network. In addition to offering phones from HTC, Huawei, and Nokia, EE announced today that it will also sell the Samsung Galaxy Note II LTE model. The Galaxy Note II, which has a 5.5-inch screen and a customized version of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean software, will go on sale October 15. It will be one of many phones offered ahead of EE's planned October 30 LTE network launch. Orange and T-Mobile customers who wish to purchase a phone today can choose between the Huawei Ascend P1, HTC One XL, and Samsung Galaxy S III.
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T-Mobile and MetroPCS agree to merger deal

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 07:09 AM PDT

After confirming that the two sides were in advanced talks yesterday, T-Mobile parent company Deutsche Telekom today announced that the company will merge its U.S. operations with prepaid wireless provider MetroPCS.
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PlayStation Mobile now live on select Android devices

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 06:33 AM PDT

Sony has launched its PlayStation Mobile app store, which delivers mobile games that target select Android phones and tablets.The new store is available in only nine countries and on select devices from Sony, HTC, and ASUS.
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UK's first 4G LTE network will launch October 30 when EE goes live in 10 cities

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 05:20 AM PDT

EE has confirmed that it will launch the first 4G network in the UK later this month. Following approval from Ofcom to refarm 2G spectrum and deliver 4G service ahead of its rivals, EE will flip the switch on its LTE network on October 30, 2012.
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