Monday, January 3, 2011

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Verizon expected to announce 4G smartphones, tablet this week

Posted: 03 Jan 2011 04:46 AM PST

Verizon is expected to make a number of announcements during the Consumer Electronics Show this week in Las Vegas. The Wall Street Journal says we'll see new 4G Android devices, phones from LG, Motorola, HTC, and Samsung, and more/p>
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Apple expected to gross $2 billion in Apps in 2011

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 04:43 PM PST

According to a Citibank in its US Internet Stock 2011 Playbook, Apple is expected to earn as much as $2 billion in gross revenue from its App Store. Research firm Gartner's estimates show that the total app market generated $4 bilion in 2010 and is expected to grow exponentially to $27 billion by 2013.
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TV maker Vizio reveals Android smartphone and tablet

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 04:40 PM PST

Low-cost TV manufacturer Vizio is planning to announce two new Google Android based tablets tomorrow, the Via Phone smartphone and the Via Tablet computer.
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Verizon Wireless gobbling up iPhone internet domains

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 12:59 PM PST

Just in case anyone needs more evidence that Apple's uberphone will soon be offered by Verizon, Evan Blass from PocketNow has revealed that Verizon Trademark Services LLC, parent company for Verizon.com and VerizonWireless.com, now owns iphoneverizon.com as well as iphoneforverizon.com. It seems as though the stars are aligning and soon Apple fans will be able to rejoice over a CDMA-packing iPhone.
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Verizon to slash pricing of Samsung Galaxy Tab to $499.99?

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 12:57 PM PST

It looks as though Verizon may be the first to offer a major price drop on its Samsung Galaxy Tab Android tablet. Currently the tablet is being offered for $599.99, but according to what is claimed to be leaked Verizon promotional material, the Tab should see a new sticker price of $499.99 soon. The Galaxy Tab offers a 7-inch WSVGA touchscreen display, a 1 GHz processor, a 3 megapixel rear and 1.3 megapixel front facing camera with video capability, as well as Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity. For more, check out our in-depth review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab.
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Samsung readying Android 2.2 Froyo update for Galaxy S series smartphones

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 12:53 PM PST

Samsung USA took to its Twitter account to let users know that it is working on a "simple and reliable upgrade" to get it's Galaxy S smartphones to Google's Android 2.2 Froyo operating system. Samsung offers multiple Galaxy S smartphones in the U.S. including the T-Mobile Vibrant, the Verizon Fascinate, the AT&T Captivate, the Epic 4G from Sprint, as well as the US Cellular Mesmerize. Currently, Samsung has sold over 9.3 Galaxy S devcices globally.
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Sunday, January 2, 2011

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Apple iOS bug causes iPhone, iPod to miss alarms in 2011

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 09:50 AM PST

It appears that a bug in the Apple iOS Clock application's alarm function causes non-repeating alarms that are set to go off on January 1 or January 2 of 2011 to fail. The bug appears to affect only recent iOS 4 versions.
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Saturday, January 1, 2011

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HTC 7 Mozart Windows Phone 7 smartphone review

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 08:27 AM PST

The HTC 7 Mozart is a Windows Phone 7 smartphone that, one would assume, has a focus on musical abilities. The truth of the matter, however, is that it is not much different than HTC's 7 Trophy, which Russell also recently reviewed. He gives us the low down on the 7 Mozart in this in-depth review.
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ViewSonic to debut Android 4G tablet-phone at CES

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 07:00 AM PST

Accoridng to Dow Jones Newswires, Viewsonic is preparing to launch a 4-inch Android tablet during the Consumer Electronics Show next week. ViewSonic's tablet is reportedly run on a 4G network and will also be able to place phone calls. Verizon Wireless recently launched its 4G LTE network, Sprint offers a 4G WiMAX network, and T-Mobile also markets its HSPA+ 4G network. It's unclear which carrier the device will launch on. We'll keep you updated as we hear more next week.
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Economic Times says India's government to test BlackBerry snooping

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 06:38 AM PST

The Economics Times is reiterating its statement today that India's interior ministry has requested a formal test of RIM's BlackBerry "cloud computing-based system," which will allow the government to intercept BlackBerry Messenger services. RIM said yesterday that providing access to all data flowing on its network in India was "false and technologically infeasible." RIM also said "there will be no change to the security model of BlackBerry Enterprise Service," in India.
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Nokia Ovi Suite 3.0 leaves beta

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 06:26 AM PST

Nokia's Ovi Suite 3.0 software is now out of beta. The application proides a new and improved home view that shows recommended apps, games, and music, as well as notifications from your phone> it also offers Ovi Music with full music playback controls, drag and drop music support, and more. Ovi Suite 3.0 should offer a faster and easier installation, improvements to Map views, and better stability and sync performance. It's available for free now.
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China cracking down on illegal VoIP services

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 06:20 AM PST

China's Ministry of Information recently passed around a circular that was calling for a stoppage of illegal internet telephone providers in China, more specifically, "on illegal VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) telephone services." The Ministry of Information did not name specific providers, but Reuters is speculating that Skype could be among those services deemed illegal in China. Skype provides low-cost international calling. It's likely that the ban is in an effort to protect China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile.
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