Bluetooth SIG Reveals Samsung i917 Windows Phone 7 Device

Documents recently published on the Bluetooth Special Interest Group web site confirm some details about an unannounced handset from Samsung. The SGH-i917 Cetus will run Windows Phone 7, and is among the first handsets confirmed to have the unreleased ... (follow link to read)
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Samsung Cetus Outed by Bluetooth SIG, 4-Inch Windows Phone 7 Handset

Samsung’s first Windows Phone 7 device just broke cover, thanks to the Bluetooth SIG. And, just as we had imagined it would be, it’s a device that can definitely work well to steal some of our attention, even for just a bit. Also not surprising, is the fact that it’s going to be on par with their already released, well-received Galaxy S devices. So if you would, please welcome the Samsung Cetus ...
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Android App's Data Collection Raises Mobile-Security Questions

An Android app's data-collection practice has raised concerns about user privacy and security on mobile phones.
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T-Mobile USA topped other top U.S. wireless carriers in providing overall customer care during the first half of this year, according to a J.D. Power and Associates report released Thursday. The eighth annual U.S. Wireless Customer Care Performance Study is based on a survey of 9,690 wireless customers who had contacted their carrier's customer service department over the past six months.
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Verizon Wireless Endorses CTIA Consumer Code for Wireless Service

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today threw its wholehearted endorsement behind the updated CTIA Consumer Code for Wireless Service. Dan Mead, chief operating officer of Verizon Wireless, said, "It's important for American consumers to have trust in their interactions with their wireless company, and Verizon Wireless works day in and day out to exceed those ...
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Windows Phone 7 draws big crowd at 'gdgt' Seattle

Sang Cho/seattlepi.comRaleigh Paenitz of Microsoft gives the "gdgt live" crowd a Windows Phone 7 demo. · View photo gallery The star of the "gdgt live" gadget show Tuesday in Seattle wasn't the latest Android phone from HTC, wasn't the slick Web-TV aggregator Boxee, wasn't the iPhone-controlled multi-room music system from Sonos. It was Windows Phone 7.
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Increasingly, home phones disappearing in Florida

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Motorola GRASP QWERTY phone featuring eco-friendly cover

Motorola has added information about its new earth-friendly GRASP feature phone to its website. The GRASP works on CDMA networks and features a 100 percent recyclable casing. Read the full story here.
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Sprint Updating EVO 4G To Android 2.2

Sprint on Thursday announced that it will be the first wireless carrier in the U.S. to distribute Android 2.2 Froyo to the HTC EVO 4G starting on August 3.
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Android App's Data Collection Raises Mobile-Security Questions

An Android app's data-collection practice has raised concerns about user privacy and security on mobile phones.
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Jeff Greene's path to Senate campaign shows he is uncompromising, sometimes to a fault

By Adam C. Smith, Times Political Editor Saturday, July 31, 2010 PALM BEACH â€" Send Jeff Greene to the U.S. Senate, and what do you get? Maybe you've elected a self-made success story who doesn't owe anyone anything, a tough man who couldn't care less about special interest campaign checks or endorsements, and only wants to do what's right. "You're very lucky to have him in Florida. It's not very ...
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Sanyo Electric Returned to Profit Last Quarter, Raises First-Half Forecast

Sanyo Electric Co., the battery maker acquired by Panasonic Corp., returned to profit in the first quarter, and raised its forecast for first-half net income to 16 billion yen from break even.
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Samsung net profit surges 83 per cent

Samsung Electronics' net profit surged 83 per cent in the second quarter to a record high.
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GPS Tidbits

The are cracking down on sand in Dakshina Kannada district in India. Only those trucks with GPS will have permission to gather and transport sand. The goal seems to be to be sure fees are paid for taking of sand in legal areas and to confirm sand is dumped in the correct target location.
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Verizon Wireless' Samsung Haven: A Sanctuary Of Features And Simplicity

Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced that the Samsung Havenâ„¢ is available for order. The Samsung Haven has earned the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal and is ideal for customers who want an easy-to-use wireless phone packed with features.
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro on sale now at O2 U.K.

Following Vodafone's recent announcement to offer Sony Ericsson's X10 Mini Pro, O2 U.K. has decided to join in on the fun and has announced that it is now offering the smartphone as well. The tiny Android-powered handset offers a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 2.5-inch QVGA touchscreen display, a 5-megapixel camera, as well as quick access to email, navigation, and social networks. For more ...
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LG plunges into red on handset losses

LG Electronics, the world’s no.3 handset firm, has posted a 90% plunge in operating profit as it struggles to find a winning smartphone.
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Sanyo surges 26% on report

TOKYO - ELECTRONICS maker Sanyo surged 26 per cent in morning trade on the Tokyo stock exchange on Thursday, following reports Panasonic planned to buy out the remaining shares of its majority-owned subsidiaries. Panasonic Corp plans to spend at least US$8.4 billion (S$11.5 billion) to buy out Sanyo Electric Co. and Panasonic Electric Works Co, converting them into wholly-owned units, Dow Jones ...
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HTC EVO 4G Users: Don't Use the Update.zip Floating Around, Wait for the Official Update!

HTC has gotten the word out for HTC EVO 4G users, that any update.zip floating around for EVO are not final and may cause problems. Official updates are coming OTA next week!Earlier, Sprint announced it will begin rolling out ...
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Samsung Cetus Outed by Bluetooth SIG, 4-Inch Windows Phone 7 Handset

Samsung’s first Windows Phone 7 device just broke cover, thanks to the Bluetooth SIG. And, just as we had imagined it would be, it’s a device that can definitely work well to steal some of our attention, even for just a bit. Also not surprising, is the fact that it’s going to be on par with their already released, well-received Galaxy S devices. So if you would, please welcome the Samsung Cetus ...
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Nokia N8 preorders begin on Nokia's Italian web store

The Symbian^3 powered Nokia N8, which we had a chance to go hands-on with in June, is now available for preorder from Nokia's Italian web store. The N8 is priced at 469.00 EUR ($608) and it is expected to ship in September. The Nokia N8 features a 3.5-inch touchscreen display, a 12 megapixel camera with xenon flash, and even HDMI-out for outputting video to an HDTV. The phone was originally ...
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Campaign launched to remind parents not to leave kids in car

As part of a new campaign to prevent children from dying locked in hot cars, Kelly Powell, program director at Safe Kids Palm Beach County , told parents Friday to leave cell phones in their cars' back seats where their kids are because "we never forget our cell phones."
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LG Launches the LG Optimus Z (LG-SU950/KU9500) Android Phones in Korea

LG today announced the Korean launch of its latest smartphone, LG Optimus Z (LG-SU950/KU9500). Offered through local telecoms providers SK Telecom and KT, Part of LG's Optimus Series, Optimus Z boasts a singular, stylish design and latest version of ...
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Sprint Updating EVO 4G To Android 2.2

Sprint on Thursday announced that it will be the first wireless carrier in the U.S. to distribute Android 2.2 Froyo to the HTC EVO 4G starting on August 3.
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Verizon Wireless' Samsung Haven: A Sanctuary Of Features And Simplicity

Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced that the Samsung Havenâ„¢ is available for order. The Samsung Haven has earned the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal and is ideal for customers who want an easy-to-use wireless phone packed with features.
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Samsung Cetus Outed by Bluetooth SIG, 4-Inch Windows Phone 7 Handset

Samsung’s first Windows Phone 7 device just broke cover, thanks to the Bluetooth SIG. And, just as we had imagined it would be, it’s a device that can definitely work well to steal some of our attention, even for just a bit. Also not surprising, is the fact that it’s going to be on par with their already released, well-received Galaxy S devices. So if you would, please welcome the Samsung Cetus ...
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Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Network Coverage in Franklin County

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y., July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless is investing in Franklin County and expanding its local coverage with a new cell site in Fort Covington. The new site improves coverage and capacity along Route 37 from Route 95 to Route 42, Route 43 from Drum Street Road to Route 37, and in the Town of Fort Covington. This network expansion is part of the company's aggressive multi ...
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Sanyo surges 26% on report

TOKYO - ELECTRONICS maker Sanyo surged 26 per cent in morning trade on the Tokyo stock exchange on Thursday, following reports Panasonic planned to buy out the remaining shares of its majority-owned subsidiaries. Panasonic Corp plans to spend at least US$8.4 billion (S$11.5 billion) to buy out Sanyo Electric Co. and Panasonic Electric Works Co, converting them into wholly-owned units, Dow Jones ...
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Motorola GRASP QWERTY phone shown featuring eco-friendly cover

Motorola has added information about its new earth-friendly GRASP feature phone to its website. The GRASP works on CDMA networks and features a 100 percent recyclable casing. Read the full story here.
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Blackberry maker planning iPad rival

Waterloo: Research In Motion, maker of the BlackBerry smartphone, plans to introduce a tablet computer in November to compete with Apple’s iPad, according to two people familiar with the company’s plans.
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Herald-News jumps on technology bandwagon

The Herald-News is announcing a new technology to keep readers better informed of news alerts across Rhea County. “We are pleased to announce this new medium for our readers to take advantage of,” Herald-News Publisher Sara Jane Locke said.
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Sanyo Electric Returned to Profit Last Quarter, Raises First-Half Forecast

Sanyo Electric Co., the battery maker acquired by Panasonic Corp., returned to profit in the first quarter, and raised its forecast for first-half net income to 16 billion yen from break even.
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Nokia Siemens Holds Talks With Private Equity

Nokia Siemens Networks, the big telecom equipment maker, is in talks with several private equity firms about a potential investment in exchange for a minority stake, people briefed on the matter told DealBook on Friday.
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Bluetooth SIG Reveals Samsung i917 Windows Phone 7 Device

Documents recently published on the Bluetooth Special Interest Group web site confirm some details about an unannounced handset from Samsung. The SGH-i917 Cetus will run Windows Phone 7, and is among the first handsets confirmed to have the unreleased ... (follow link to read)
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LG Infinia LX9500 Full LED 3D TV gets priced

First announced back in March, the LG Infinia LX9500 is said to be the world’s first full LED 3D TV. LG Philippines has tipped us of the suggested retail price when the unit arrives in the Philippines this September. The unit is very slim and sleek â€" just 22.3mm on the side. Works great as [...] Related posts: LG LX9500: LG unveils first full LED 3D TV LG has just unveiled the world’s first full ...
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HTC EVO 4G Users: Don't Use the Update.zip Floating Around, Wait for the Official Update!

HTC has gotten the word out for HTC EVO 4G users, that any update.zip floating around for EVO are not final and may cause problems. Official updates are coming OTA next week!Earlier, Sprint announced it will begin rolling out ...
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Samsung Cetus Outed by Bluetooth SIG, 4-Inch Windows Phone 7 Handset

Samsung’s first Windows Phone 7 device just broke cover, thanks to the Bluetooth SIG. And, just as we had imagined it would be, it’s a device that can definitely work well to steal some of our attention, even for just a bit. Also not surprising, is the fact that it’s going to be on par with their already released, well-received Galaxy S devices. So if you would, please welcome the Samsung Cetus ...
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Android 2.2 Download Now Available For HTC EVO [Android]

# android Android 2.2 is supposed to roll out to the Sprint EVO next week , but it looks like there's a direct download already available through HTC. Here's how to get it. Update: A warning from HTC. More »
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BlueAnt Q2 Bluetooth headset enables noise-free calls during Usain Bolt's sprints

It's not guaranteed to make you any smarter, but having such an intelligent little bird upside your ear may at least give you a minor boost in confidence. A full 1.5 years after the original Q1 made its debut, BlueAnt is introducing its Q2 Smart Bluetooth Headset. Aside from being able to cancel out noise while traveling at up to 22mph (read: Usain Bolt's average walking speed), the Q2 also ...
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BlackBerry Tablet Coming this November? [REPORT]

BlackBerry tablet rumors continue to gain momentum, with a new report indicating that the device, possibly to be called the BlackPad, is set to hit stores this November. According to Bloomberg , Research in Motion, the company behind the…
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Bluetooth headset not your thing? How about a wristband?

The Bluetooth Wristband Speakerphone from Atomic9 is an alternative to wearing a Bluetooth headset or using a clip on visor speakerphone for your car. This one features audio caller ID, voice activated commands, vibration and sound alert options, up to 4 hours of talk-time and 160 hours of stand-by time. It’s available now for $99.99 [...] Filed in categories: Bluetooth Gear , News , Spotlight ...
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Motorola spent $880,000 lobbying in second quarter

Motorola Inc., the maker of cell phones and other telecommunications equipment, spent $880,000 in the first quarter to lobby the federal government on laws such as those that sought to discourage electronics manufacturers from using minerals from rebel-held mines in the Congo, according to a disclosure report.
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Bluetooth headset not your thing? How about a wristband?

The Bluetooth Wristband Speakerphone from Atomic9 is an alternative to wearing a Bluetooth headset or using a clip on visor speakerphone for your car. This one features audio caller ID, voice activated commands, vibration and sound alert options, up to 4 hours of talk-time and 160 hours of stand-by time. It’s available now for $99.99 [...] Filed in categories: Bluetooth Gear , News , Spotlight ...
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Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Network Coverage in Franklin County

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y., July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless is investing in Franklin County and expanding its local coverage with a new cell site in Fort Covington. The new site improves coverage and capacity along Route 37 from Route 95 to Route 42, Route 43 from Drum Street Road to Route 37, and in the Town of Fort Covington. This network expansion is part of the company's aggressive multi ...
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Verizon Wireless launches Samsung Intensity II

Verizon Wireless announced this week that it has launched the sequel to the Samsung Intensity, a handset simply known as the Samsung Intensity II. Some highlights of the phone include a horizontal slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 1.2 megapixel infrared camera with night vision, a music player and one-touch access to social networking sites. The social [...]
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Verizon Wireless' Samsung Haven: A Sanctuary Of Features And Simplicity

Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced that the Samsung Havenâ„¢ is available for order. The Samsung Haven has earned the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal and is ideal for customers who want an easy-to-use wireless phone packed with features.
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Mobile phone shipments ring in at 308 million

Nokia and Samsung continue to dominate as global handset shipments rise 13 percent in the second quarter, though smartphone wars mean operating profits are volatile.
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Mobile phone shipments ring in at 308 million

Nokia and Samsung continue to dominate as global handset shipments rise 13 percent in the second quarter, though smartphone wars mean operating profits are volatile.
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Panasonic buying Sanyo, other unit for $9.4 bn

Japan’s Panasonic Corp plans to buy out subsidiaries Sanyo Electric and Panasonic Electric Works for up to $9.4 billion to strengthen its push into greener businesses.
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BlackBerry no more 'fun' for Obama

Barack Obama fought hard to keep his BlackBerry when he became president, but with only 10 people authorised to email the super-encrypted device, he admitted on Friday that it is "no fun".
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Sprint gains customers first time in 3 years

Sprint Nextel Corp. said Wednesday that it gained subscribers in its latest quarter, the first such gain in three years, as it continued to improve customer service and retention.
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Cell-phone bar hopping

Cell-phone coverage in Cambria and on the North Coast has been notoriously porous, drawing numerous complaints over a long period of time from residents, visitors and emergency responders.
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Motorola spent $880,000 lobbying in second quarter

Motorola Inc., the maker of cell phones and other telecommunications equipment, spent $880,000 in the first quarter to lobby the federal government on laws such as those that sought to discourage electronics manufacturers from using minerals from rebel-held... Motorola - Telecommunication - Mobile phone - Business - Droid
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Samsungâs Android Tablet Coming Within 60 days

Samsung shows up fashionably late to the Android Tablet party with a new product scheduled to release this quarter.
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LG plunges into red on handset losses

LG Electronics, the world’s no.3 handset firm, has posted a 90% plunge in operating profit as it struggles to find a winning smartphone.
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HTC Aria Review

The HTC Aria is a mid-range Android OS smartphone that emphasizes portability. Despite its small size, this inexpensive device has a lot to offer. Jen Edwards brings us a review of this tiny titan.
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Three New iPhone Games: Doodle Pool, Bubble Rockit, and Angry Honey

Big Head Games has released a cool drawing pool game that lets you hit the 8 ball by drawing on the table. Here is more info:Take on an eclectic array of opponents including, Hugh Balls, Jonathon Rotten and Pretty ...
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LG Launches the LG Optimus Z (LG-SU950/KU9500) Android Phones in Korea

LG today announced the Korean launch of its latest smartphone, LG Optimus Z (LG-SU950/KU9500). Offered through local telecoms providers SK Telecom and KT, Part of LG's Optimus Series, Optimus Z boasts a singular, stylish design and latest version of ...
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Navmii GPS Live Lands in Italy

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GPS, navigation, sat nav, mobile phone, iphone apps
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Android seen as long-term threat to iPhone

Although Android-based phones are only a modest threat right to the Apple and the iPhone right now, the competition should become much more serious in a few years, says Bernstein Research's Toni Sacconaghi. The analyst points out that Android phones are already trumping the iPhone on a daily sales basis, moving about 160,000 units versus the iPhone's 95,000. Around 120,000 of RIM's BlackBerries ...
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro on sale now at O2 U.K.

Following Vodafone's recent announcement to offer Sony Ericsson's X10 Mini Pro, O2 U.K. has decided to join in on the fun and has announced that it is now offering the smartphone as well. The tiny Android-powered handset offers a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 2.5-inch QVGA touchscreen display, a 5-megapixel camera, as well as quick access to email, navigation, and social networks. For more ...
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Nokia C3 Promo - Free 2GB MicroSD Card When You Activate One of Nokia Messaging Services at the Store on July 31, 2010

Fresh from Nokia C3 Media Launch held at Blue Leaf, The Fort -- June 30, 2010 1130AM-230PM: Get free 2GB MicroSD card on top of Php 1,000 discount on your Nokia C3 , when you buy your unit on July 31,2010 at any participating Nokia Stores and Solution Partners nationwide and activate one of Nokia Messaging Services (Email, Chat or Communities) at the store . But don't take my word for it. Watch ...
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Motorola spent $880,000 lobbying in second quarter

Motorola Inc., the maker of cell phones and other telecommunications equipment, spent $880,000 in the first quarter to lobby the federal government on laws that sought to discourage electronics manufacturers from using minerals from rebel-held mines in the Congo, according to a disclosure report.
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Bluetooth SIG Reveals Samsung i917 Windows Phone 7 Device

Documents recently published on the Bluetooth Special Interest Group web site confirm some details about an unannounced handset from Samsung. The SGH-i917 Cetus will run Windows Phone 7, and is among the first handsets confirmed to have the unreleased ... (follow link to read)
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Sprint gains customers first time in 3 years

Sprint Nextel Corp. said Wednesday that it gained subscribers in its latest quarter, the first such gain in three years, as it continued to improve customer service and retention.
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Motorola 2Q earnings climb, revenue stabilizes

NEW YORK (AP) - Motorola Inc. on Thursday reported a sharply higher profit for the second quarter and stabilized its long revenue decline as its strategy of focusing on smart phones like the Droid bore fruit. Co-CEO Greg Brown said he expects the company to post a revenue increase for the ...
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HTC Desire Android 2.2 Froyo update landing this weekend

HTC plans to roll out Android 2.2 Froyo to Desire devices the weekend, according to an email we've just received. HTC has added a few of its own touches to the update, including a revamped caller ID app, an App Sharing widget, and support for 720p video recording. iTunes support will also be included through HTC Sync. The update is expected to be pushed out over the air to unlocked versions ...
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Son on phone with mom during fatal attack

BALTIMORE, July 28 (UPI) -- A Florida woman says she was on the phone with her son when he was fatally wounded in Baltimore. BALTIMORE - Parenting - Mothers - Home - Family
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Motorola profits up sharply

NEW YORK - MOTOROLA posted a six-fold increase in quarterly net profit on Thursday and an optimistic outlook for its mobile phone division ahead of its separation next year. Motorola reported a second-quarter net profit of US$162 million (S$220 million), or nine cents per share, compared to US$26 million, or one cent per share, a year ago. Wall Street analysts had been expecting eight cents per ...
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Android App's Data Collection Raises Mobile-Security Questions

An Android app's data-collection practice has raised concerns about user privacy and security on mobile phones.
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LG plunges into red on handset losses

LG Electronics, the world’s no.3 handset firm, has posted a 90% plunge in operating profit as it struggles to find a winning smartphone.
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Will Apple kill Mouse?

BANGALORE, INDIA: Apple Inc, has launched its new Magic Trackpad, the first multi-touch trackpad designed to work with your Mac desktop computer. The new product, which analysts believe can replace the computer mouse , uses the multi-touch technology on the MacBook Pro and supports a full set of gestures, giving you a whole new way to control and interact with what’s on the your screen.
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Touch or keyboard, is there's only one way to sort this out?

Ahonen has, as usual with his discussions, gone into detail on the issue of “Touch v Keyboard” with numbers, market insight, and a well thought out conclusion. Here’s how he frames the post.
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Cell-phone bar hopping

Cell-phone coverage in Cambria and on the North Coast has been notoriously porous, drawing numerous complaints over a long period of time from residents, visitors and emergency responders.
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Why Windows Phone 7 Is Doomed

Oh Lord, let me count the ways. No surprises here, but it's a huge blow all the same; HP has confirmed to CNBC that it will use exclusively its own webOS software in its smartphones. HP, of course, acquired said webOS when it purchased Palm earlier this summer. HP clearly plans to go big with smartphones and all bets are on webOS. This makes sense. We all saw it coming a mile away when HP ...
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LG Ally Video Previewed

The budget-friendly LG Ally QWERTY touch slider is powered by Android 2.1. Check it out in our video preview.
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Gap exists in mobile app development

Findings of global survey that polled mobile users show developers can do better to target female gamers and create utility-type applications, says Singapore-based BuzzCity.
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Nokia launches zero interest EMI scheme on handsets in Ahmedabad

In a scheme that would help Nokia consumers to afford handset and accessories in the price range of Rs 7,000 - Rs 35,000, the Finnish mobile handset major has announced the launch of its Easy EMI in Ahmedabad wherein consumers can pay for handsets in three equal monthly installments (EMI) at zero percent interest. The scheme will be available through over 176 Nokia Priority Partners (NPPs ...
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HTC hires former Sony Ericsson veterans as top executives

HTC has appointed former Sony Ericsson executives Ron Louks and Kouji Kodera as chief strategy officer and chief product officer, respectively.
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Sprint Updating EVO 4G To Android 2.2

Sprint on Thursday announced that it will be the first wireless carrier in the U.S. to distribute Android 2.2 Froyo to the HTC EVO 4G starting on August 3.
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Cell-phone bar hopping

Cell-phone coverage in Cambria and on the North Coast has been notoriously porous, drawing numerous complaints over a long period of time from residents, visitors and emergency responders.
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Gap exists in mobile app development

Findings of global survey that polled mobile users show developers can do better to target female gamers and create utility-type applications, says Singapore-based BuzzCity.
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3G user numbers not so hot

Chinese 3G operators may be licking their chops as the watch more and more people fondling their flashy new iPads and iPhone 4s across China. But, they may be abruptly awoken from their profit-laden dreams when they check their user database for the number of local 3G subscribers.
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BlueAnt Q2 Bluetooth headset now available

BlueAnt has a bunch of Bluetooth headsets and hands free kits that it has been offering for a long time. I have played with a bunch of the firms gear over the years and the stuff is typically top notch. BlueAnt has announced the availability of its latest Bluetooth headset called the Q2. The Q2 has next-gen voice control and text-to-speech technology inside. The headset also integrates with ...
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Samsung Captivate Review

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Sprint 'Peel' FCC Sighting Suggests 3G iPod Touch Case

Well this is interesting. Back in April, Sprint caused a bit of buzz by promoting an iPad case that converted a built-in superfast 4G data connection into a Wi-Fi signal for use with up to five devices. The idea was that you could plop your Wi-Fi iPad into the case and use Sprint's connection for [...]
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HTC looks to ship 6.5 million smartphones in 3Q10

HTC expects its smartphone shipments to reach 6.5 million units in the third quarter of 2010, an increase of 132% from a year earlier, while revenues will grow 15.7% sequentially and 106% on year to NT$70 billion (US$218.8 million) in the same period. Shipments of 5.4 million units and revenues of NT$60.5 billion in the second quarter were both quarterly records.
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LG says Android tablet due out in Q4

LG Electronics plans to launch its first tablet device in the fourth quarter, running Google's Android mobile software, it said Thursday.
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LG Says Android Tablet Due out in Q4

LG plans to launch its first tablet device in the fourth quarter, running Google's Android mobile software, it said Thursday. Android - Tablet - Google - LG Group - Handhelds
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Bluetooth 4.0 to show up in laptops, gadgets later this year

IDG News Service - The Bluetooth 4.0 low-power wireless networking specification has been approved, which means the technology may start appearing in devices such as smart meters and laptops later this year, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group reported earlier this month.
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Bluetooth 4.0 to show up in laptops, gadgets later this year

IDG News Service - The Bluetooth 4.0 low-power wireless networking specification has been approved, which means the technology may start appearing in devices such as smart meters and laptops later this year, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group reported earlier this month.
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A J.D. Power and Associates report lists T-Mobile USA the top customer services provider among the largest wireless carriers in the U.S.
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The sadly flawed Symbian world top-end line-up - looking to the N8

In this feature, I've been taking a long hard look at the top-end smartphones in the Symbian powered world over the last three years, pointing out their flaws and frailties , and - where appropriate - pointing out what should have been done to fix things up.
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LG Android Tablet Release Set For Fourth Quarter

LG on Thursday confirmed that it is working on a tablet-style device that will run Google's Android platform. It also showed off the Optimus Z smartphone.
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Windows Phone 7 draws big crowd at 'gdgt' Seattle

Sang Cho/seattlepi.comRaleigh Paenitz of Microsoft gives the "gdgt live" crowd a Windows Phone 7 demo. · View photo gallery The star of the "gdgt live" gadget show Tuesday in Seattle wasn't the latest Android phone from HTC, wasn't the slick Web-TV aggregator Boxee, wasn't the iPhone-controlled multi-room music system from Sonos. It was Windows Phone 7.
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Mobile Phone Jammers May Be Deployed During Commonwealth Games

Indian security services are considering installing mobile phone jamming systems at Commonwealth Games venues durin g the sporting events due to take place this October.
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Verizon Wireless Endorses CTIA Consumer Code for Wireless Service

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today threw its wholehearted endorsement behind the updated CTIA Consumer Code for Wireless Service. Dan Mead, chief operating officer of Verizon Wireless, said, "It's important for American consumers to have trust in their interactions with their wireless company, and Verizon Wireless works day in and day out to exceed those ...
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No smart dial in Windows Phone 7 - it should be called Windows Phone 1.0 !

July 29, 2010 [General] | By Edward J. R. It's pathetic. Windows Phone 7 is being developed by idiots. You see smart dial when you enter the dialer - by pressing talk, by choosing phone from the start menu, and with this feature also by typing from the home screen.
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LG Sentio and LG DLite Video Previewed

The new LG Sentio ultra-slim touch phone and LG DLite multimedia flip phone knock on T-Mobile's door. Check them out here.
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Ballmer says he'll give Windows Phone 7 devices to interns, too

Courtesy of MicrosoftLast week, we found out all Microsoft employees will be getting Windows Phone 7 devices when they're released -- by the holidays, in the U.S. But who's left out of the giveaway?
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Candidate finds touch-screen voting machine can be touchy

At a news conference Wednesday, John Toplikar a candidate for Johnson County Commission chairman, said he had problems voting for himself using a touch-screen machine.
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BlueAnt Q2 Bluetooth headset now available

BlueAnt has a bunch of Bluetooth headsets and hands free kits that it has been offering for a long time. I have played with a bunch of the firms gear over the years and the stuff is typically top notch. BlueAnt has announced the availability of its latest Bluetooth headset called the Q2. The Q2 has next-gen voice control and text-to-speech technology inside. The headset also integrates with ...
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Navmii GPS Live: Now Available for Denmark

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Navmii, a leading navigation and location company in the UK, today launched the latest version of its GPS Navigation application for iPhone: Navmii GPS Live for Denmark. At only 30 Krone the app delivers turn-by-turn navigation for a fraction of the cost of other apps. Navmii GPS Live for Denmark joins the hugely popular apps for Sweden, France, Spain, German, The ...
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HTC hires 2 losers from Sony Ericsson and promotes existing managers

July 29, 2010 [General] | By Edward J. R. Why HTC has just hired people from Sony Ericsson - a company that is failing and losing market share over recent years? HTC has just hired losers to steer future of HTC from positions of "Chief Strategy Officer" and "Chief Product Officer".
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BlueAnt Q2 Bluetooth headset now available

BlueAnt has a bunch of Bluetooth headsets and hands free kits that it has been offering for a long time. I have played with a bunch of the firms gear over the years and the stuff is typically top notch. BlueAnt has announced the availability of its latest Bluetooth headset called the Q2. The Q2 has next-gen voice control and text-to-speech technology inside. The headset also integrates with ...
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Bluetooth headset not your thing? How about a wristband?

The Bluetooth Wristband Speakerphone from Atomic9 is an alternative to wearing a Bluetooth headset or using a clip on visor speakerphone for your car. This one features audio caller ID, voice activated commands, vibration and sound alert options, up to 4 hours of talk-time and 160 hours of stand-by time. It’s available now for $99.99 [...] Filed in categories: Bluetooth Gear , News , Spotlight ...
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Apple Looking Into iOS 4 Performance Problems on 3G Phones

Apple has reportedly begun looking into complaints of poor performance by iOS 4 operating system on its iPhone 3G phone, a move that comes in response to weeks of criticism on Apple's forums and numerous blog posts advising people who own the older phone not to upgrade.
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LG Sentio and LG DLite Video Previewed

The new LG Sentio ultra-slim touch phone and LG DLite multimedia flip phone knock on T-Mobile's door. Check them out here.
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Windows Phone 7: Everything You Need to Know

Microsoft will attempt to recapture its lost mobile crown with Windows Phone 7 this fall. Here’s everything you know before the first wave arrives.
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Bluetooth 4.0 to show up in laptops, gadgets later this year

IDG News Service - The Bluetooth 4.0 low-power wireless networking specification has been approved, which means the technology may start appearing in devices such as smart meters and laptops later this year, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group reported earlier this month.
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Ballmer says he'll give Windows Phone 7 devices to interns, too

Courtesy of MicrosoftLast week, we found out all Microsoft employees will be getting Windows Phone 7 devices when they're released -- by the holidays, in the U.S. But who's left out of the giveaway?
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Computerworld - T-Mobile USA topped other top U.S. wireless carriers in providing overall customer care during the first half of this year, according to a J.D. Power and Associates report released today.
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Samsung Intensity II Lands at Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless and Samsung today announced the availability of the Intensity II, a sideways slider messaging device with full QWERTY keyboard. The Intensity II features a 2.2-inch display, 1.3 megapixel camera with video capture and infrared night vision, stereo ... (follow link to read)
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Palm Beach deputy speaks out about accident that almost took her life

Griffin spent almost two weeks on life support and lost her right arm after crashing her 20-foot boat into a dock north of Donald Ross Road. A boat on a dry lift fell on hers crushing her arm and causing multiple injuries.
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No smart dial in Windows Phone 7 - it should be called Windows Phone 1.0 !

July 29, 2010 [General] | By Edward J. R. It's pathetic. Windows Phone 7 is being developed by idiots. You see smart dial when you enter the dialer - by pressing talk, by choosing phone from the start menu, and with this feature also by typing from the home screen.
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Sprint posts first subscriber gain in three years

Sprint Nextel said Wednesday that it gained subscribers in its latest quarter, the first such gain in three years, as it continued to improve customer service and retention. Sprint Nextel - Customer service - Business - Telecommunications - Carriers
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Top Asian telcos eye Thai 3G

BANGKOK, July 29 â€" Thailand’s long-awaited auction for third-generation mobile phone network licences attracted interest from leading Asian telecoms firms during recent roadshows, an industry regulator said today. “Several operators showed interest in our 3G plan, but they haven’t confirmed. We have to wait for the end of August to see who will ...
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Apple to look at iPhone 3G iOS 4 problems

Some iPhone 3G owners who upgraded their phone to the latest iOS software have complained of slowness and shorter battery life. Apple now says it will be looking into the complaints.
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Son on phone with mom during fatal attack

BALTIMORE, July 28 (UPI) -- A Florida woman says she was on the phone with her son when he was fatally wounded in Baltimore. BALTIMORE - Parenting - Mothers - Home - Family
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Candidate finds touch-screen voting machine can be touchy

At a news conference Wednesday, John Toplikar a candidate for Johnson County Commission chairman, said he had problems voting for himself using a touch-screen machine.
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HTC poaches CTO, product chief from Sony Ericsson

(Telecompaper) Smartphone maker HTC has named Ron Louks as Chief Strategy Officer. In the new position, Ron Louks will be responsible for driving new strategic initiatives, technology incubation and will work closely with HTC's engineering and operation departments. Prior to joining HTC, Louks was the CTO at Sony Ericsson. Kouji Kodera has been appointed as chief product officer. As HTC's newly ...
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While Verizon smartphone users access more data through their wireless devices than iPhone users on a monthly basis, the numbers are skewed when accounting for those customers who are the biggest users.
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BlackBerry server in China? India wants a monitoring unit too

BlackBerry server in China? India wants a monitoring unit tooBlackBerry server in China? India wants a monitoring unit too
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Bluetooth 4.0 to show up in laptops, gadgets later this year

IDG News Service - The Bluetooth 4.0 low-power wireless networking specification has been approved, which means the technology may start appearing in devices such as smart meters and laptops later this year, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group reported earlier this month.
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Top Asian telcos eye Thai 3G

BANGKOK, July 29 â€" Thailand’s long-awaited auction for third-generation mobile phone network licences attracted interest from leading Asian telecoms firms during recent roadshows, an industry regulator said today. “Several operators showed interest in our 3G plan, but they haven’t confirmed. We have to wait for the end of August to see who will ...
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Candidate finds touch-screen voting machine can be touchy

At a news conference Wednesday, John Toplikar a candidate for Johnson County Commission chairman, said he had problems voting for himself using a touch-screen machine.
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Navmii GPS Live: Now Available for Sweden

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Navmii, a leading navigation and location company in the UK, today launched the latest version of its GPS Navigation application for iPhone: Navmii GPS Live for Sweden. At only 38 Krona the app delivers turn-by-turn navigation for a fraction of the cost of other apps. Navmii GPS Live for Sweden joins the hugely popular apps for Denmark, France, Spain, German, The ...
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BlackBerry maker to unveil iPhone rival

BLACKBERRY maker Research in Motion is expected to unveil its long anticipated competition for Apple's iPhone next week, Reuters reported overinght.
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