HTC Hero Android 2.1 Update

HTC Hero owners that reside within the United Kingdom will have begun to receive an OTA update that brings Android 2.1 to the HTC phone. Unlike the Sprint HTC EVO 4G update which consisted of a small download size but was subsequently stopped, the HTC Hero update is quite large, weighing in at 79.88MB. As [...]
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LG's First Quad-Core Notebook Offers Extreme 3D Gaming Excitement

Amman, Jordan - LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications, recently unveiled its first quad-core processor notebook, the 15.6-inch LG WIDEBOOKâ„¢ R590. The LG R590 packs the performance of a high-end desktop PC into a mobile chassis and includes a 1.73GHz Intel Core i7 processor with the PM55 Chipset, and a discrete NVIDIA GeForce GT230M with 1GB of ...
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Independent Games Festival expanding focus to include handheld titles

As the Independent Games Festival enters its thirteenth year, chairman Brandon Boyer has announced a couple of significant changes to the awards format. This year, handheld games -- including those for DS, PSP and iPhone -- will be included in the main judging and be up for the same awards as non-portable titles. A new "Best Mobile Game" category is also being added to the IGF Awards suite; the ...
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Motorola's Droid X Ad Pokes Fun At Apple

Motorola took out a full page ad in the New York Times today to advertise the Droid X, its next generation Android based smartphone. In the ad, Motorola couldn't help but poke fun at Apple's highly publicized iPhone 4 reception issues. The issue dubbed the "death grip" by a number of websites causes the iPhone 4 to lose signal when it is held certain ways, mainly in the left hand. The ad begins ...
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Motorola Droid ad ridicules Appleâs iPhone 4 antenna: âHold the phone any way you likeâ

Today, Motorola ran a full page ad in The New York Times for its upcoming 'Droid X' smartphone...
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Calls for Victorian ambulances to be fitted with GPS

There are calls for all Victorian ambulances to be fitted with GPS units after claims a regional ambulance service in Kyneton took three and a half hours to deliver a patient to a Melbourne hospital.
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JayBird Releases Sportsband Bluetooth Headphones

JayBird has released a new Bluetooth headset, SB2 Sportsband Bluetooth headset that comes in many colors and features apt-X technology. Here is more info on the new Bluetooth stereo headset: DesignTurn heads with the ...
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Western European Mobile Phone Market Growth Dominated by Smartphones

The Western European mobile phone market grew 8.1% year on year to 42.7 million units in 1Q10, according to IDC's European Mobile Phone Tracker. Shipments of smartphones surged in the quarter to 12 million units, 57% higher than in last year's first quarter, to represent 28% of total shipments.
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Sony Ericsson Releases Over the Air Update for the Xperia X10

Sony Ericsson has started rolling out a software OTA update in different markets globally. Sony Ericsson expects to complete the roll out in the next few weeks. For those who has been waiting for the Android OS upgrade, sorry ...
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Microsoft's phone effort gets setback on price cut

Microsoft Corp.'s first efforts in the smart phone market appear to be falling flat, as Verizon has cut the prices on the company's Kin handsets.
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Calls for Victorian ambulances to be fitted with GPS

There are calls for all Victorian ambulances to be fitted with GPS units after claims a regional ambulance service in Kyneton took three and a half hours to deliver a patient to a Melbourne hospital.
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Magellan ToughCase ruggedizes the iPhone while improving GPS accuracy

The iPhone works pretty well as a handheld GPS receiver, but it has some serious flaws, namely toughness, battery life, and accuracy. Magellan is aiming to fix each of these with their $199 ToughCase, effectively turning the iPhone into a competitive GPS unit, not unlike Magellan’s Explorist GC or Garmin’s Oregon series. The Toughcase protect the [...]
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Samsung Launches 4G Phone on Sprint

Samsung has introduced a new 4G Android phone on Sprint's network. The phone called Epic will be the second 4G device available, following the launch of the HTC Evo earlier this month.
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HTC HD2 caught running Android 2.1 and Ubuntu with touchscreen enabled (video)

Still clinging on to your HTC HD2 1 z Good on ya, cos this WinMo slate's about to last you a wee bit longer -- team HTC Linux has recently made a breakthrough with getting the touchscreen to talk to the HaRET Linux bootloader. In other words, us mere mortals can finally use Linux variants like Android and Ubuntu on the HD2 the way it's meant to be, although we're apparently still a few bugs away ...
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Samsung Launches 4G Phone on Sprint

Samsung has introduced a new 4G Android phone on Sprint's network. The phone called Epic will be the second 4G device available, following the launch of the HTC Evo earlier this month.
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Android App Tells You If Your Fruit Loops Are Safe To Eat [Android]

# android Kellog's [sic] Recalled Products is a new Android app. It lets you scan the barcodes on Kellogg's items, with the results compared against a recalled products databaseâ€"so you know what's edible and what may contain traces of glass/metal/human skin. More »
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Western European Mobile Phone Market Growth Dominated by Smartphones

The Western European mobile phone market grew 8.1% year on year to 42.7 million units in 1Q10, according to IDC's European Mobile Phone Tracker. Shipments of smartphones surged in the quarter to 12 million units, 57% higher than in last year's first quarter, to represent 28% of total shipments.
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iPhone 4 upgrades to HSDPA/HSUPA can double 3G bandwidth speeds

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Nokia N9 Video Shows a Slide-Out Keyboard (Yes!) and Symbian OS (Oh dear) [Nokia]

# nokia For some unknown, irritating reason, slide-out QWERTY keyboards just don't seem to be in vogue anymore. Now, if only this leaked Nokia N9 was running Android, I might consider it, but MeeGo? Symbian? I dunno... More »
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Samsung 32GB LRDIMM

Samsung Electronics has developed what it claims is the industry's first 32GB load-reduced, dual-inline memory module (LRDIMM) for servers.
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Android 3.0 may ship in mid-October, carry minimum specs

Android 3.0 may take some cues from Windows Phone 7 and could deliberately fragment the platform for different devices. Well-known leaker Eldar Murtazin on the latest episode of the Russian podcast Digestiv explained that Google would follow Microsoft in setting a minimum spec. Every 3.0 device would have to use at least a 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM and a 3.5-inch or larger display.... Google ...
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Cell tower plan OK'd in Lawrence - Residents unhappy over Carter Road site

LAWRENCE - The Lawrence Township Planning Board has endorsed a site plan for a 160-foot cell tower to be built on Carter Road. The board's decision comes nearly three months after a judge dismissed a citizens' lawsuit aiming to block the township from following through with the plan.
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Apple iWork coming to iPhone, iPod touch?

Apple's productivity software suite iWork could soon be available to iPhone and iPod touch users according the latest rumours.
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Charles County development projects

La Plata area 1. Cingular Wireless, 5310 Hawthorne Rd. A plan for a communications facility (SDP 100011). United States - Counties - Maryland - Charles - Bill Halter
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HTC Hero Android 2.1 Update

HTC Hero owners that reside within the United Kingdom will have begun to receive an OTA update that brings Android 2.1 to the HTC phone. Unlike the Sprint HTC EVO 4G update which consisted of a small download size but was subsequently stopped, the HTC Hero update is quite large, weighing in at 79.88MB. As [...]
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HTC EVO 4G Update Halted After Complaints

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HTC issues Hero Android 2.1 update for European users

HTC has released an over-the-air update for European HTC Hero users that will update the device to Android 2.1. Hero owners will see a notification of the available update and HTC recommends backing up all of your data before updating your phone. Read the full story here.
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iPhone 4 upgrades to HSDPA/HSUPA can double 3G bandwidth speeds

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T-Mobile USA Brings Forward CEO Handover

T-Mobile has announced that Philipp Humm is to replace Robert Dotson as CEO of T-Mobile USA with effect from this Thursday. The transition of CEO roles, which was originally announced last month, was not expected to take place until next February.
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Sprint CEO: We've got spot shortages of HTC Evo

Customers looking for the new HTC Evo from Sprint are having trouble finding the device. Sprint's chief says demand is stronger than the company anticipated.
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(NWMT) NewMarket Presents ROI Potential in $18 Trillion Emerging Economy With Fragmented and Underserved Capital ...

DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - June 29, 2010) - NewMarket Technology, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : NWMT ) ( OTCQB : NWMT ) today released a Webcast presentation hosted by Company founder Philip Verges. The Webcast presents NewMarket's emerging market business plan from a new perspective based on a recent Fortune.com article titled, "The new global opportunity." The Fortune article highlights the business ...
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Sprint CEO: We've got spot shortages of HTC Evo

Customers looking for the new HTC Evo from Sprint are having trouble finding the device. Sprint's chief says demand is stronger than the company anticipated.
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Samsung Vibrant comes with free movie, free in-flight WiFi

Samsung wants to highlight the entertainment capabilities of its latest Android phone, and to do so it will have James Cameron's Avatar movie pre-installed, and access to free in-flight WiFi. read more
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iPhone 4 Review [IPhone 4 Review]

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Palm Shareholders Approve HP's $1.2B Acquisition

According to an SEC filing released Friday, Palm shareholders have approved the company's acquisition by Hewlett-Packard. The final transaction is scheduled to go live on Wednesday, July 1.
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Ford Fiesta Returns to ESPN's X Games With an All-Star Driver Lineup

DEARBORN, MI - June 30, 2010: The Ford Fiesta had a memorable debut at the X Games in 2009, winning gold and taking bronze in its first X Games rally competition.
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HTC Hero Android 2.1 Update

HTC Hero owners that reside within the United Kingdom will have begun to receive an OTA update that brings Android 2.1 to the HTC phone. Unlike the Sprint HTC EVO 4G update which consisted of a small download size but was subsequently stopped, the HTC Hero update is quite large, weighing in at 79.88MB. As [...]
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Verizon Wireless to get iPhone in January

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Cell tower plan OK'd in Lawrence - Residents unhappy over Carter Road site

LAWRENCE - The Lawrence Township Planning Board has endorsed a site plan for a 160-foot cell tower to be built on Carter Road. The board's decision comes nearly three months after a judge dismissed a citizens' lawsuit aiming to block the township from following through with the plan.
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Nokia N9 Video Shows a Slide-Out Keyboard (Yes!) and Symbian OS (Oh dear) [Nokia]

# nokia For some unknown, irritating reason, slide-out QWERTY keyboards just don't seem to be in vogue anymore. Now, if only this leaked Nokia N9 was running Android, I might consider it, but MeeGo? Symbian? I dunno... More »
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Sprint outs Samsung Epic 4G, a Galaxy S based Android powered WiMAX smartphone

Today Sprint and Samsung announced the Samsung Epic 4G, an Android 2.1 powered smartphone with a 1GHz processor and the ability to run on Sprint's 4G WiMAX network. The phone features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and is based upon the Galaxy S, according to Samsung. Read the full story here.
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Samsung, LG products among yearâs best

Samsung Electronicsâ refrigerator, LED television and LG Electronicâs air conditioner were among the 34 best products of the year chosen by the Korea Management Association Corporation. The orga .....
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Palm Shareholders Approve HP's $1.2B Acquisition

According to an SEC filing released Friday, Palm shareholders have approved the company's acquisition by Hewlett-Packard. The final transaction is scheduled to go live on Wednesday, July 1.
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Nokia N9 Symbian^3 Prototype Appears in Video

The Nokia N9 Symbian^3 smartphone is slated to succeed the Nokia N97, and a prototype of the phone now appears in a video.
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Nokia Mocks Apple iPhone 4 Reception Issues

Nokia has a little bit of fun with Apple's iPhone 4
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Motorola Shows Support-Oriented Flexibility With Latest 802.11n Offering

Motorola casts a big shadow across a number of wireless niches. The communications giant dominates the public safety communications market, and it has scored a body blow in the battle for smart phone supremacy with the Droid franchise, and it's 802.11-based wireless products continue their impressive evolution. I recently caught up with Dr. Amit Sinha of Motorola's Enterprise Mobility Solutions ...
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Android 2.2 Released on Nexus One

Android 2.2 is now officially being pushed over-the-air to Nexus One owners. Most users should receive it by the end of this week.
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Motorola Charm Is T-Mobile Basil?

Earlier this week we heard our first rumors of the Motorola Charm. This candybar Android smartphone has been spotted again, this time under a different name. T-Mo News reports that a leaked calendar for their favorite carrier has revealed the coming of the...
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(NWMT) NewMarket Presents ROI Potential in $18 Trillion Emerging Economy With Fragmented and Underserved Capital ...

DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - June 29, 2010) - NewMarket Technology, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : NWMT ) ( OTCQB : NWMT ) today released a Webcast presentation hosted by Company founder Philip Verges. The Webcast presents NewMarket's emerging market business plan from a new perspective based on a recent Fortune.com article titled, "The new global opportunity." The Fortune article highlights the business ...
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Review: Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro

David Gilson and I play tag team reviewer for our coverage of Sony Ericsson's Vivaz range. Having tackled the Vivaz, I hand over to David for the Vivaz Pro - in this, part 1 of a two part review special, he examines the Vivaz Pro's hardware in detail and runs it heavily for an intensive week of duty.
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T-Mobile Gains Gulf of Mexico Footprint via Broadpoint

Today Broadpoint and T-Mobile USA announced that T-Mobile's customers can roam onto and use Broadpoint's GSM/EDGE voice and data network, which extends out over portions of the Gulf of Mexico. Voice service is available immediately, and data services will ... (follow link to read)
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Motorola Charm Is T-Mobile Basil?

Earlier this week we heard our first rumors of the Motorola Charm. This candybar Android smartphone has been spotted again, this time under a different name. T-Mo News reports that a leaked calendar for their favorite carrier has revealed the coming of the...
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Sprint to launch its version of 4G network today

Sprint launches its version of 4G service to customers in the Richmond area today, promising download speeds up to 10 times faster than the current 3G network. With the new service comes faster Internet speeds, better access to multimedia and the ability to do live video chats, spokeswoman Kathleen Dunleavy ...
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How to Enable Multitasking and Home Screen Wallpaper on iPhone 3G and iPod touch 2G [How To]

# howto If you're upset that your iPhone 3G is missing the coolest features of iOS 4 â€"namely multitasking, screen orientation lock, and background wallpapersâ€"you're one quick and simple jailbreak away from enabling them. Here's how it works. More »
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Samsung, LG products among yearâs best

Samsung Electronicsâ refrigerator, LED television and LG Electronicâs air conditioner were among the 34 best products of the year chosen by the Korea Management Association Corporation. The orga .....
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JayBird unveils new SB2 Sportsband Bluetooth Headphones

Back in February we got our hands on the JayBird SB1 Bluetooth headphones and found that they were decent enough, if not the best for call and audio quality. JayBird has announced a new set of headphones called the SB2 that promise CD quality audio. The new headset is offered in a number of colors to suit the style of men and women. The headphones look retro with the same solid band design we ...
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10 hottest on-screen bathing suits

History's best bathing suits aren't always practical -- Raquel Welch's Paleolithic two-piece from One Million Years B.C. wouldn't have lasted long in open water--but they're impossible to forget. InStyle fashion director Hal Rubenstein shares the top ten on-screen swimsuits that are forever in our memories.
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Verizon Wireless announces Pantech Jest QWERTY slider phone

Verizon Wireless and Pantech today announced the Jest, a QWERTY slider phone that's currently free if you purchase it through Verizon Wireless' website. It will begin retailing in stores on July 5th for $69.99 with a 2-year contract. Read the full story here.
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RIM BlackBerry Pearl 3G phone

Redesigned keypad that's strikingly familiar Review What's this, a BlackBerry without a keyboard? In phone circles it's akin to a Factor without its X. The Pearl 3G 9105 is BlackBerry's first handset to sport a standard numeric keypad, rather than a Qwerty keyboard or its own SureType alphanumeric blend, which assigns two letters to each key. It's likely that this is something of an experiment ...
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BlackBerry App World struggles to grow, dwarfed by Apple's iPhone App Store performance

Ahead of a new App World launch, The Wall Street Journal is reporting that BlackBerry App World is struggling, both in terms of content and revenues, in comparison to Apple's own app store. Read the full story here.
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Verizon Wireless announces Samsung Fascinate, based on Android powered Galaxy S

Today Verizon Wireless and Samsung announced the Samsung Fascinate, an Android 2.1 powered smartphone that's part of Samsung's Galaxy S line of smartphones. Read the full story here.
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Microsoft's phone effort gets setback on price cut

Microsoft Corp.'s first efforts in the smart phone market appear to be falling flat, as Verizon has cut the prices on the company's Kin handsets.
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Nokia N9 Symbian^3 Prototype Appears in Video

The Nokia N9 Symbian^3 smartphone is slated to succeed the Nokia N97, and a prototype of the phone now appears in a video.
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RIM BlackBerry Pearl 3G phone

Redesigned keypad that's strikingly familiar Review What's this, a BlackBerry without a keyboard? In phone circles it's akin to a Factor without its X. The Pearl 3G 9105 is BlackBerry's first handset to sport a standard numeric keypad, rather than a Qwerty keyboard or its own SureType alphanumeric blend, which assigns two letters to each key. It's likely that this is something of an experiment ...
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Verizon Introduces the Pantech Jest

Verizon Wireless today announced the Pantech Jest, a new feature phone a QWERTY keyboard. The Pantech Jest is available today on Verizon's online store. More info on this new QWERTY phone: Key features: - ...
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Samsung, LG products among yearâs best

Samsung Electronicsâ refrigerator, LED television and LG Electronicâs air conditioner were among the 34 best products of the year chosen by the Korea Management Association Corporation. The orga .....
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Independent Games Festival expanding focus to include handheld titles

As the Independent Games Festival enters its thirteenth year, chairman Brandon Boyer has announced a couple of significant changes to the awards format. This year, handheld games -- including those for DS, PSP and iPhone -- will be included in the main judging and be up for the same awards as non-portable titles. A new "Best Mobile Game" category is also being added to the IGF Awards suite; the ...
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Blackberry Is Now Making A Special "Wall Street" 80s Style "Bold" Phone Case

This is cool: Blackberry is releasing a new Blackberry Bold case just for Wall Street. Apparently Michael Douglas and Shia Lebeouf will use RIM's Blackberry Bold with this 80s style case on it in Wall Street 2.
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Pulse: New Nokia QWERTY N8 leaks

An online electronics store has scooped the first images of a Symbian-powered Nokia with a 3.5-inch touchscreen and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard.
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Android 2.2 Update Being Rolled Out to Nexus One Owners

Do you own the Google-backed Nexus One smartphone? Then you, my friend, will get the Google-backed Android 2.2 software very soon. It's currently rolling out to Nexus One handsets via an over-the-air update. Per Google, "In order to access the update, you will receive a message on your phone's notification bar. Just download the update, [...]
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Phone app to help end texting while driving

A new phone application may help Ocalans overcome their urge to text while on the road. The application, called "Textecution," uses a phone's GPS to block text messaging, e-mail and Internet browsing when the phone's speed reaches 10 miles an hour or more.
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iPhone 4 upgrades to HSDPA/HSUPA can double 3G bandwidth speeds

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Video: Motorola DROID X video review - part 3

The last part of our look at the Motorola DROID X Android smartphone for Verizon. In it, we give DLNA another shot, check out some media sharing functions, and test out Moto's social media and news apps. We also go over visual voicemail and a few other call related functions. We hope to have the full written Motorola DROID X review up within a day or two. Watch the video here.
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Motorola: Droid X will be 'workhorse' that drives sales

Motorola Inc., trailing Apple Inc. and Research In Motion Ltd. in smart phone sales, unveiled a new version of its Droid handset with a faster processor and improved camera.
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HTC posts Android 2.1 update for Hero phone

Finally... HTC has posted the long-awaited - and much promised - Android 2.1 update for its Hero smartphone.…
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Sprint unveils Samsung Epic 4G smartphone

Sprint and Verizon Wireless Monday each introduced smartphones built by Samsung.
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Blackberry Is Now Making A Special "Wall Street" 80s Style "Bold" Phone Case

This is cool: Blackberry is releasing a new Blackberry Bold case just for Wall Street. Apparently Michael Douglas and Shia Lebeouf will use RIM's Blackberry Bold with this 80s style case on it in Wall Street 2.
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Android 2.2 Coming to HTC Evo 4G, Droid X, Nexus One

Sprint said its HTC Evo 4G will get the upgrade to Google's Android 2.2 operating system, following Verizon Wireless and Motorola's admittance that the new Droid X will get an over-the-air upgrade to Android 2.2 later this summer.
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Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro - Part One: Hardware

David Gilson and I play tag team reviewer for our coverage of Sony Ericsson's Vivaz range.
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MoreWireLess Bluetooth Online Video Series

MoreWireLess is a video series produced by Broadcom, the leader in Bluetooth technology. This series has been developed to educate consumers with simple instructions on how to use the most popular Bluetooth devices on the market. So far they have 2 videos available, but plan to have a new video each Wednesday. Check out their [...] Filed in categories: Bluetooth Gear , News Tagged: Bluetooth ...
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Services and support

You can now find Victorian health services - such as GPs, pharmacists, dentists and more - on your mobile phone.
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Nokia mocks iPhone 4's "death grip" issue

Nokia started the week with a jab at claims of Apple's iPhone 4 antenna problems. Poking fun at Steve Jobs' assertions that people suffering the problem were just holding the phone the wrong way, Nokia suggested that customers could hold their phones any way they like and showed four examples. Unlike certain other phones, signal quality remains the same.... Apple - Nokia - IPhone - Steve Jobs ...
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LG warns of scam

Electronics company LG has warned the public to ignore an SMS claiming that they have won a substantial cash prize which they can claim by supplying personal details.
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Sprint to launch its version of 4G network today

Sprint launches its version of 4G service to customers in the Richmond area today, promising download speeds up to 10 times faster than the current 3G network. With the new service comes faster Internet speeds, better access to multimedia and the ability to do live video chats, spokeswoman Kathleen Dunleavy ...
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Cybersecurity Requires Public/Private Coalition

Sprint Introduces its Second 3G/WiMAX Android Phone Sprint introduced its second 4G-capable handset -- the Samsung Epic 4G, a Galaxy S smartphone and Samsung Mobile's first 4G Android-powered device.
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Sprint unveils Samsung Epic 4G smartphone

Sprint and Verizon Wireless Monday each introduced smartphones built by Samsung.
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Motorola: Droid X will be 'workhorse' that drives sales

Motorola Inc., trailing Apple Inc. and Research In Motion Ltd. in smart phone sales, unveiled a new version of its Droid handset with a faster processor and improved camera.
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Nokia mocks iPhone 4's "death grip" issue

Nokia started the week with a jab at claims of Apple's iPhone 4 antenna problems. Poking fun at Steve Jobs' assertions that people suffering the problem were just holding the phone the wrong way, Nokia suggested that customers could hold their phones any way they like and showed four examples. Unlike certain other phones, signal quality remains the same.... Apple - Nokia - IPhone - Steve Jobs ...
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Nokia Responds to Apple Antenna Problems

Nokia has responded to the email sent by Apple's Steve Jobs telling a customer that they were holding their new iPhone incorrectly with a mock-article on how people hold their Nokia phones.
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Thuraya XT Only Satellite Handheld Supporting GPS Waypoint Navigation

Abu Dhabi, 28 th June 2010: Thuraya Thuraya 's XT handheld is the only satellite phone enabling GPS waypoint navigation services. This unique service allows users to navigate their way to a selected location with the phone providing distance and directional assistance through an electronic compass.
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Obama Says Yes to More Spectrum for More Faster Internet on Your Phone [3G]

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Samsung's Galaxy S Android Phone Headed to Four U.S. Carriers

Samsung's Galaxy S phone will launch on four wireless carriers this summer under four different names. Samsung Group - Samsung i7500 - Android - Samsung Galaxy S - galaxy
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iPhone 4 Review [IPhone 4 Review]

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Samsung's Galaxy S Android Phone Headed to Four U.S. Carriers

Samsung's Galaxy S phone will launch on four wireless carriers this summer under four different names. Samsung Group - Samsung i7500 - Android - Samsung Galaxy S - galaxy
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Motorola: Droid X will be 'workhorse' that drives sales

Motorola Inc., trailing Apple Inc. and Research In Motion Ltd. in smart phone sales, unveiled a new version of its Droid handset with a faster processor and improved camera.
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ViewGuard Anti-Glare Matte Screen Protector Review

If you own a modern laptop with a glossy screen then you probably have a hard time reading your screen outdoors and have difficulty with reflections from lights indoors. The ViewGuard Anti-Glare Matte Screen Protector promises to solve those problems with a simple piece of plastic. Is this a "must-have" accessory for laptops? Keep reading to find out.
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Verizon Wireless Fascinate Is The Samsung Galaxy S

We’ve already seen the Samsung Galaxy S get branded and launched under other names including the T-Mobile Vibrant and it looks like the Samsung handset is ready to debut on the Verizon Wireless network (NYSE:VZ). When it arrives at Verizon, it will be called the Samsung Fascinate, making this now the fourth variant (Sprit Epic 4G, [...]
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Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro - Part One: Hardware

David Gilson and I play tag team reviewer for our coverage of Sony Ericsson's Vivaz range.
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Video: Motorola DROID X video review - part 3

The last part of our look at the Motorola DROID X Android smartphone for Verizon. In it, we give DLNA another shot, check out some media sharing functions, and test out Moto's social media and news apps. We also go over visual voicemail and a few other call related functions. We hope to have the full written Motorola DROID X review up within a day or two. Watch the video here.
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Review: Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro

David Gilson and I play tag team reviewer for our coverage of Sony Ericsson's Vivaz range. Having tackled the Vivaz, I hand over to David for the Vivaz Pro - in this, part 1 of a two part review special, he examines the Vivaz Pro's hardware in detail and runs it heavily for an intensive week of duty.
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ViewGuard Anti-Glare Matte Screen Protector Review

If you own a modern laptop with a glossy screen then you probably have a hard time reading your screen outdoors and have difficulty with reflections from lights indoors. The ViewGuard Anti-Glare Matte Screen Protector promises to solve those problems with a simple piece of plastic. Is this a "must-have" accessory for laptops? Keep reading to find out.
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"If you don't vote, you can't bitch"

Once, many years ago, I was waiting in line at the Post Office on election day. One postal worker asked another if she had voted, and the second responded, "Hell yes, I voted. If you don't vote, you can't bitch, and I am not giving up my right to bitch!" I was thinking about that the other day when trying...
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Verizon and Motorola take on iPhone with Droid X

Verizon Wireless plans to start selling Droid X next month in the US, launching the latest phone from Motorola based on Google’s Android software.
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Samsung Fascinate heads to Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless has landed a new Android smartphone from Samsung called the Fascinate. The new device is the Galaxy S that has turned up with a few other names for various carriers. The Fascinate runs Android 2.1. Other features include a mirror black case with chrome accents. The browser of the phone is capable of surfing full HTML websites. The device is preloaded with Bing Maps and Bing ...
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Apps: The Missing Sync for Palm Pre, myTexts, Rainbow Painter

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Developing an Android App for Manila Bulletin

The Manila Bulletin Android application was designed and developed by UP Computer Science students, with support from Manila Bulletin's TechNews editor, Mr. Art Samaniego. The MB app provides a quick view of Manila Bulletin's News Updates, Top Stories and Popular News that are found on the front-page of the website. This provides you with a glimpse of the fastest and most popular news articles ...
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2011 IGF Opens Submissions, Adds Mobile Category, Expands Experimental Focus

The UBM TechWeb Game Network, organizer of the industry-leading Game Developers Conference events, is pleased to announce that submissions are now open for the 2011 Independent Games Festival -- to be held at GDC 2011 in San Francisco next March. The longest-running and highest-profile independent video game festival, summit and showcase is now accepting entries to the 13th annual Festival, with ...
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HTC EVO 4G Gets Android 2.2 Update in Near Future Says Sprint

Sprint has issued a statement saying that the HTC EVO 4G will receive an Android 2.2 update in the near future.
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Android gaining on iPhone among developers

Survey finds Google OS is most highly rated for long term outlook in US The iPhone 4 may be on sale now, but the Android community is doing a good job of keeping quite a lot of the spotlight on itself - mainly thanks to Verizon Wireless' aggressive promotion of its flagship phones, Droid Incredible from HTC and the new Droid X from Motorola. Such efforts are beginning to show results in terms of ...
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Academy hopes to bend young minds towards engineering

When talking about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), a few children will likely be interested while the rest will see a group of daunting subjects with no clear idea of how to get involved.
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Verizon and Motorola take on iPhone with Droid X

Verizon Wireless plans to start selling Droid X next month in the US, launching the latest phone from Motorola based on Google’s Android software.
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The next 4G phone is a Samsung, and it's Epic

Sprint and Samsung today have unveiled the next 4G WiMAX-capable smartphone, the Samsung Epic 4G. The device follows the impressive (and perpetually sold out) HTC Evo 4G in Sprint's roster of 4G devices, and is immediately differentiated by having a slide-out QWERTY keyboard.
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Soon, cheap and durable touch screen for your phone

Washington, June 24 : Looking for touch screen phone but not willing to spend big bucks on something that could be easily breakable? Well, here’s a solution to your dilemmaâ€" a new type of touch screen that could be less expensive and more durable.
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Samsung Galaxy S Transforms into Epic 4G for Sprint

Sprint and Samsung today announced the Sprint variant of the Galaxy S Android phone from Samsung, the Epic 4G. The Epic 4G is the second phone to be launched by Sprint with WiMax on board. The Epic 4G supports ... (follow link to read)
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Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Network Coverage in Jefferson County

WATERTOWN, N.Y., June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless is investing in Jefferson County and expanding its local coverage with a new cell site in Watertown.
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"If you don't vote, you can't bitch"

Once, many years ago, I was waiting in line at the Post Office on election day. One postal worker asked another if she had voted, and the second responded, "Hell yes, I voted. If you don't vote, you can't bitch, and I am not giving up my right to bitch!" I was thinking about that the other day when trying...
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Eric Schmidt's dog whistle to mobile developers: abandon Windows Phone

The transcript of the phone call earlier this week with Google's chief reveals the real signals he's sending out: Android wants to be the Windows of mobile phones Android is getting too big to ignore. Photo by mathrock on Flickr. Some rights reserved Below is a transcript (taken with shorthand, contemporaneously) of a conference call with Eric Schmidt, chief executive of Google, on 23 June ...
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New Harry Potter film has a touch of horror

IT'S a far cry from the first Harry Potter film when the baby-faced wizard and his brand new wand first appeared on the big screen.
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Palm, Despite HP Bid, Has Plans for Future Devices, Says Developer

A Palm developer reportedly said that the company, despite being acquired by HP, has a roadmap in place and is working on future devices and a new version of webOS.
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The next 4G phone is a Samsung, and it's Epic

Sprint and Samsung today have unveiled the next 4G WiMAX-capable smartphone, the Samsung Epic 4G. The device follows the impressive (and perpetually sold out) HTC Evo 4G in Sprint's roster of 4G devices, and is immediately differentiated by having a slide-out QWERTY keyboard.
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Charles County development projects

La Plata area 1. Cingular Wireless, 5310 Hawthorne Rd. A plan for a communications facility (SDP 100011). United States - Counties - Maryland - Charles - Bill Halter
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Runes, Air Control top Android Games of the Week

Between Android’s Flash support and open-source appeal, we’re seeing rising interest in Google’s mobile platform, despite the launch of the iPhone 4 last week. Depending on which Android device and operating system you have, you may already have what it takes to stand up against Apple’s cool factor.
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Amazon's Kindle App for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch Gets Embeddable Audio and Video

Amazon doesn't really care if the Kindle hardware dies. They'd rather it didn't, of course, but Kindle is much more than a couple of e-ink ebook readers. Kindle is much more important (and more profitable) as a store, available from tons of different devices--so just because its Kindle 2 and Kindle DX can't handle audio or video (or, um, color), that doesn't mean Amazon can't keep pushing the ...
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LG unveils premium mobile PC

LG Electronics, a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications has unveiled LG X300, the ultra-thin and stylish premium mobile PC that wowed visitors at the CES 2010 in Las Vegas.
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LG Optimus Q Smartphone With Snapdragon Processor

LG has announced their latest smartphone within Korea which will feature the ever popular Snapdragon processor that has been developed by Qualcomm. Using the Qualcomm CPU is not new as many Android smartphones now sport this processor because of the speed gains that it offers. In addition to the processor, the LG Optimus Q comes [...]
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Motorola: Droid X will be 'workhorse' that drives sales

Motorola Inc., trailing Apple Inc. and Research In Motion Ltd. in smart phone sales, unveiled a new version of its Droid handset with a faster processor and improved camera.
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BlackBerry maker's profit jumps 20%

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion has posted a 20 per cent jump in net income for the most recent quarter.
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HTC Sense UI Demo, Keynote by John Wang

Lynn C. from Pasig City DM'd TP this inquiry via Twitter yesterday: "TP, what are the specs of HTC Sense phone?" Hi Lyn! Thanks for the inquiry. First off, HTC Sense is not a phone. It's actually a user interface or that system where you can interact with your HTC phone. HTC Sense UI is based on TouchFLO 3D user interface, which is developed by HTC for mobile devices running Android, Brew and ...
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Verizon Wireless Motorola DROID X preorders begin at Best Buy Mobile

Today Best Buy announced that Verizon Wireless customers can begin preordering the Motorola DROID X Android smartphone today. The device will cost $199.99 with a 2-year contract and will be available in stores beginning on July 15th. Read the full story here.
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Sony Ericsson Competitions a Big Hit With Facebook Fans

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM-- (Marketwire - June 25, 2010) - Sony Ericsson's recent competitions advertised on the Sony Ericsson Facebook fan page have been a big hit with the users on the page, receiving highly positive feedback from prizewinners.
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Android gaining on iPhone among developers

Survey finds Google OS is most highly rated for long term outlook in US The iPhone 4 may be on sale now, but the Android community is doing a good job of keeping quite a lot of the spotlight on itself - mainly thanks to Verizon Wireless' aggressive promotion of its flagship phones, Droid Incredible from HTC and the new Droid X from Motorola. Such efforts are beginning to show results in terms of ...
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Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro - Part One: Hardware

David Gilson and I play tag team reviewer for our coverage of Sony Ericsson's Vivaz range.
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Riding the ocean Wave

THE SMARTPHONE revolution has taken the world by storm with smartphones being the fastest growing segment of the mobile phone market today.
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LG India targets Rs 19,000-crore sales this year

LG Electronics India will invest $300 million over the next three years and foray into new product categories, as it plans to raise turnover from Indian operations to over $9 billion by 2015. The company will launch 250 products across categories in India by the end of the year.
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