Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Sprint's Common Cents Mobile Expands to 500 More Stores

Sprint has expanded the availability of its Common Cents pre-paid service to another 500 Wal-Mart stores across the U.S., boosting its presence to 1,250 stores total. Common Cents, which Sprint launched in May, is a low-cost pre-paid service that charges 7 cents per minute or 7 cents per text. Twenty dollar refill cards are good for 30 days of service and a $30 card is good for 60 days of ...
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Shipments of Bluetooth, NFC, UWB, 802.15.4 and Wi-Fi ICs to increase 20 percent in 2010

The market for short range wireless ICs is forecast to expand this year; total shipments of Bluetooth, NFC, UWB, 802.15.4 and Wi-Fi ICs will increase approximately 20 percent compared to 2009.
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Sprint scales up Partner Interexchange Network with its termination-only service

Sprint Wholesale's (NYSE: S ) Partner Interexchange Network (PIN), a service that provides business-to-business wholesale exchange of voice traffic to any kind of service provider (MSOs, ILECs, CLECs, etc), has been quite a hit after being initially launched last October . Since Sprint began passing PIN traffic in April, the PIN partner base has grown to 67 million telephone numbers, a figure ...
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BlackBerry users relieved

BlackBerry users heaved a sigh of relief yesterday after the government gave the company a two-month reprieve on a threat to ban its messaging services, averting a showdown over security access.
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Samsung's Galaxy Tablet Is Verizon-bound, Report Says

Samsung will partner with Verizon Wireless on its upcoming Android-based Galaxy Tab tablet, according to reports. Android - Samsung Group - Verizon Wireless - tablet - Verizon
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GPS and phone stolen

A Garmin GPS and cell phone cord were stolen from a vehicle parked in an unlocked garage. Police said the theft happened on Hilda Avenue sometime between Monday night and Tuesday morning. Anyone with information is asked to contact Const.[...]
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Sony Ericsson debuts TD-SCDMA phone

Sony Ericsson has launched its first TD-SCDMA handset to capitalize on it expects to be the fast adoption of smartphones in the China market.
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A look at the new Nokia N8 smartphone

We recently got our hands on Nokia's upcoming flagship Symbian^3 device, the Nokia N8, which is due to release at the end of September. A hands-on preview to whet your appetite.
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Verizon Wireless Scores Bing Android App First

Microsoft on Monday announced that Verizon Wireless customers will have first access to its new Bing application for the Android platform.
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GPS and phone stolen

A Garmin GPS and cell phone cord were stolen from a vehicle parked in an unlocked garage. Police said the theft happened on Hilda Avenue sometime between Monday night and Tuesday morning. Anyone with information is asked to contact Const.[...]
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25 inch Widescreen TV For Sale. Sanyo TV - 25 inch....

25 inch Widescreen TV For Sale. Sanyo TV - 25 inch widescreen - For Sale. I purchased it from a Korean here in London, who had originally purchased it in Seoul, and had owned it for 3 years. I have owned it for 7 months. I want to sell it off now as I'll be moving out of London next week.
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Palm unveils webOS 2.0 SDK, promises webOS 2 later this year

Palm has announced the availability of its webOS 2.0 SDK for developers and says its webOS 2.0 operating system will be available later this year. Read the full story here.
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Apple to provide live video streaming of September 1 special event

Apple will broadcast its September 1 event online using Apple’s industry-leading HTTP Live Streaming...
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Verizon Wireless Drove 17,666 Miles and Made 66,558 Call Attempts and Data Tests in Southern California to Test ...

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- That four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle you passed on a Los Angeles highway or secondary road may have been a Verizon Wireless test vehicle. The company's unmarked test vehicles, driven by local Verizon Wireless network systems performance engineers, traveled more than 17,666 miles of local highways and byways to test the Verizon Wireless network and ...
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Palm unveils webOS 2.0 SDK, promises webOS 2 later this year

Palm has announced the availability of its webOS 2.0 SDK for developers and says its webOS 2.0 operating system will be available later this year. Read the full story here.
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Sanyo VPC-CA102 Waterproof Video Camera Price Reduced

The Sanyo VPC-CA102 is available at Amazon for $322.17. If you are in the market for a great video camera that can take crisp clear still photos then this may be just what you are looking for. With...
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T-Mobile HSPA+ hits new areas, to reach 42Mbps in 2011

T-Mobile this afternoon said it had switched on its HSPA+ 3G access in several major cities. The 21Mbps access should be live in Boston and Miami as well as Fresno, Palm Springs and San Diego in California. Coverage should also be faster in Erie, Pennsylvania; Richmond, Virginia; Spokane, Washington; and Topeka, Kansas.... High Speed Packet Access - Handheld Platforms - Video Games - Games ...
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Android 2.1 update coming in September


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GPS technology used to locate lost hikers

Police used GPS technology to help find two hikers who lost their way in the woods in North Jersey.
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Nokia Siemens Networks attracts private equity interest

Nokia and Siemens joint venture Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has attracted unsolicited interest from private equity firms, NSN's Chief Executive Officer Rajeev Suri said on Monday.
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SANYO introduces 1,500-time Rechargeable Battery "Eneloop"

SANYO ( Thailand ) introduced the latest development of the originally 1,000-time rechargeable battery "Eneloop".
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Scoreloop Makes Android Gaming Social: New App, Updated SDK

With the Android gaming market still living in the shadow of the iPhone it’s important to stand up and take notice of those businesses who are working to bring it into the light. One such company happens to be Scoreloop who hope to revolutionize the Android social gaming landscape. Scoreloop’s offering to the market is a [...] Scoreloop Makes Android Gaming Social: New App, Updated SDK is a post ...
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BlackBerry users rejoice, as it gets two-month Govt. extension to set up servers in India

BlackBerry users in different parts of the country rejoiced on Tuesday as its makers got an extension of 60-days from the Government of India with affect from Aug.31, 2010 to set up their servers in India.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab at Verizon Defines Battle between Android and iOS

Offering the Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet through Verizon underscores the battle lines that have been drawn between the Android and iOS platforms, and how the wireless providers have become the battlefield where the struggle plays out. Android - Samsung i7500 - Verizon - Verizon Communications - tablet
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Verizon Wireless Scores Bing Android App First

Microsoft on Monday announced that Verizon Wireless customers will have first access to its new Bing application for the Android platform.
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Phone review: Samsung Eternity II touchscreen phone with mobile TV

Do you like electric blue? And really cool bubble patterns on your phone's back? For better or worse, these two features stand out most on the Eternity II. While the first Samsung Eternity back in 2008 was one ...
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LG INVITES CONSUMERS TO SHARE THEIR LOVE WITH â100,000 TWEETS, 100,000 MESSAGES OF LOVEâ CAMPAIGN

LG Electronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd is inviting consumers to share a message of love for their mom and loved-ones via the LG Digital Tweet Board on the Siam Center rooftop, while supporting underprivil
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Bluetooth option for friendlier keyboard

SMARTPHONE buyers split between opting for a hard keyboard phone or a touch screen-only phone have a fresh option.
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Man arrested in West Palm Beach gold store killing pulled over shortly after incident

He was let go because two other suspects were not in van Almost 20 minutes after the fatal shooting of John Lauseng during a jewelry store robbery last month, the alleged driver of the getaway van was pulled over by a West Palm Beach police officer.
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Will Samsung Save Clearwire's Mobile WiMAX Network?

Sprint today started offering the Samsung Epic 4G, and we wonder whether it'll save Clearwire's 4G Mobile WiMAX network.
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Palm Beach airport concourse briefly evacuated

A concourse at Palm Beach International Airport was evacuated for about an hour Monday after a bomb threat, WPTV reported.
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Bluetooth option for friendlier keyboard

SMARTPHONE buyers split between opting for a hard keyboard phone or a touch screen-only phone have a fresh option.
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Sprint Adding Jobs as Samsung Epic 4G Prepares to Debut Tuesday

New call-center hires have been rare for telcos since the economy went into its tailspin two years ago, but Sprint says it’s adding up to 100 new jobs in anticipation of increased interest in the carrier’s new 4G devices, which include the HTC EVO and the Samsung Epic.
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Only three 3G bidders

Thailand's 3G mobile phone services inched closer to reality yesterday when the three leading mobile operators submitted bid documents for the licence auction scheduled for Sept 20.
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Nokia Siemens Seeks Cash

Nokia Siemens Networks has confirmed that it's talking to private equity firms about investing.
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LG INVITES CONSUMERS TO SHARE THEIR LOVE WITH â100,000 TWEETS, 100,000 MESSAGES OF LOVEâ CAMPAIGN

LG Electronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd is inviting consumers to share a message of love for their mom and loved-ones via the LG Digital Tweet Board on the Siam Center rooftop, while supporting underprivil
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Microsoft: Android Hidden Costs Are Expensive [Windows Phone 7]

# windowsphone7 According to Business Insider, Microsoft says that Android's hidden manufacturing costs are much higher than their own $15-per-unit Windows Phone 7 license. They have some very good points, but others are not so good. Here are their arguments: More »
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Sprint stores opening at 8am tomorrow for Samsung Epic 4G launch

Sprint announced today that most of its stores will open at 8am tomorrow for the Samsung Epic 4G launch. THe Epic 4G is an Android powered smartphone that's part of Samsung's Galaxy S family of devices. It sports a 1 GHz processor, a 4-inch Super AMOLED display, support for Sprint's 4G WiMAX network, and a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The Epic 4G will cost $249.99 with a 2-year Sprint ...
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Microsoft: Android Hidden Costs Are Expensive [Windows Phone 7]

# windowsphone7 According to Business Insider, Microsoft says that Android's hidden manufacturing costs are much higher than their own $15-per-unit Windows Phone 7 license. They have some very good points, but others are not so good. Here are their arguments: More »
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Windows Phone 7's Geolocation Capability Opens Interesting Opportunities for Game Developers

http://www.wmexperts.com/geolocatio...rts+(WMExperts) "We've mentioned in the past about 'Orion', the geolocation service/API for Windows Phone 7 which allows developers access to many forms of locating the phone's location extremely quickly." WMExperts has posted a short article commenting on their expectation that developers will soon be taking advantage of the ...
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Shipments of Bluetooth, NFC, UWB, 802.15.4 and Wi-Fi ICs to 20% in 2010

The market for short range wireless ICs is forecast to expand this year; total shipments of Bluetooth, NFC, UWB, 802.15.4 and Wi-Fi ICs will increase approximately 20% compared to 2009. “Bluetooth ICs still lead the short-range wireless IC market,” says ABI Research industry analyst Celia Bo. “Unit shipments are expected to exceed 58% of the total short-range wireless IC shipments in 2010. Wi-Fi ...
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Microsoft: Android Hidden Costs Are Expensive [Windows Phone 7]

# windowsphone7 According to Business Insider, Microsoft says that Android's hidden manufacturing costs are much higher than their own $15-per-unit Windows Phone 7 license. They have some very good points, but others are not so good. Here are their arguments: More »
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Nokia debuts âTouch and Typeâ design with the latest Nokia X3

In a move to continue driving innovation in its market leading mobile phone range, Nokia has unveiled the super slim Nokia X3 Touch and Type, with a unique combination of a touch screen and traditional 12 button phone keypad. As Nokia’s first ‘Touch and Type’ phone, the Nokia X3 allows people to tap quickly on the bright color touch screen, as well as enjoy the familiarity of the full keypad for ...
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Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network in Hampden, Massachusetts

HAMPDEN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and Internet access in Hampden County, Massachusetts, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network. Earlier this year the company earned recognition from J.D. Power and Associates for “Highest Call Quality Performance among Wireless Cell Phone Users in the Northeast” *. Consumer ...
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Samsung sells 1 million Galaxy S phones in U.S.


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Windows Phone 7 Marketing: Message More Important Than Money

Microsoft is reportedly set to spend half a billion dollars on a marketing blitz to promote the upcoming launch of Windows Phone 7. For the sake of the success of Windows Phone 7, hopefully Microsoft understands that getting the right message in front of the right people is more important than randomly filling media with advertising.
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Windows Phone 7 to launch in Canada same day as US

Wow, this has to be a first. Canada is actually going to get something the same day that my friends in the US get to get their grimey mitts on some new toys. Yes folks, it is one of those rare moments in time where those of us in Canada who normally have to look on [...] Windows Phone 7 to launch in Canada same day as US is a post from: SiliconANGLE Subcribe to our RSS feed or follow us on ...
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Pulling in 4G in Chicago

Clearwire, Sprint and Comcast offer 4th-generation wireless products and services 4G still isn't available in much of the country, but big cities like Chicago are leading the way, thanks to a steady stream of new products and services from a few technology heavyweights.
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Monday, August 30, 2010

Google buys mobile game maker SocialDeck

Google buys mobile game maker SocialDeckGoogle buys mobile game maker SocialDeck
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New Sony Ericsson Zylo Walkman phone offers unmatched sound quality with FLAC

The new Sony Ericsson Zylo Walkman phone continues the Walkman legacy of cutting-edge mobile music innovation with the introduction of the high-fidelity FLAC format. Zylo is the first ever Walkmanâ„¢ phone to offer consumers nationwide the superior sound experience of the FLAC format.
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Phone review: Samsung Eternity II touchscreen phone with mobile TV

Do you like electric blue? And really cool bubble patterns on your phone's back? For better or worse, these two features stand out most on the Eternity II. While the first Samsung Eternity back in 2008 was one ...
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Verizon Wireless Refreshes 'My Verizon' Mobile App

Verizon Wireless today announced a new version of its My Verizon account management application for Android and BlackBerry smartphones. The refreshed application lets Verizon Android and BlackBerry customers: View minute, message and data usage; adjust allowance minutes on current plans; make one-time payments and set up and maintain auto-pay; view upgrade eligibility and contract end date; and ...
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Big three set to do battle in 3G auction

3G wireless broadband service in Thailand looks set to be dominated by incumbent telecom operators, which already have a firm foothold in the market.
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Samsung Ships 1 Million Galaxy S Phones

Samsung Electronics said it has shipped 1 million of its Galaxy S smartphones to the U.S. since mid-July as more carriers begin stocking them.
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GPS and phone stolen

A Garmin GPS and cell phone cord were stolen from a vehicle parked in an unlocked garage. Police said the theft happened on Hilda Avenue sometime between Monday night and Tuesday morning. Anyone with information is asked to contact Const.[...]
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BlackBerry Offers India Solutions, Wins Reprieve

BlackBerry maker Research in Motion has offered India a few proposals to access its secure data, the interior ministry said, averting a threatened ban on its services from Tuesday.
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More Samsung Galaxy Tab accessories outed: Bluetooth stylus, USB dongle, more

Another day, another batch of Samsung Galaxy Tab accessories, and this time around the company can’t be accused of merely copying Apple’s iPad range. Among the cases and screen protectors OLED-Display has outed is a Bluetooth stylus that will apparently allow users to remotely control multiple devices, such as answering incoming calls, together with a USB adapter for the Galaxy Tab’s dock ...
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Popular Android Mod Now Supports Froyo, Breathes Life Into Old Phones

The new Android 2.2-compatible version of Cyanogen, a hacker-created extension for the Android mobile operating system, was released this weekend. The new version of the popular mod is already being downloaded by scores of Android users who want more from their phones. Android owners who "root" their phones can install CyanogenMod 6.0 to boost speed and battery life and add features not ...
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GPS and phone stolen

A Garmin GPS and cell phone cord were stolen from a vehicle parked in an unlocked garage. Police said the theft happened on Hilda Avenue sometime between Monday night and Tuesday morning. Anyone with information is asked to contact Const.[...]
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Google buys mobile game maker SocialDeck

Mobile game maker SocialDeck announced on Monday it has been bought by Google, the latest in a string of acquisitions by the Internet giant.
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Windows Phone 7 Marketing: Message More Important Than Money

Microsoft is reportedly set to spend half a billion dollars on a marketing blitz to promote the upcoming launch of Windows Phone 7. For the sake of the success of Windows Phone 7, hopefully Microsoft understands that getting the right message in front of the right people is more important than randomly filling media with advertising.
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Nokia Setting up Enterprise Mail Servers in India

Nokia says it will meet Indian rules on interception of mail; and is setting up enterprise mail servers in the country Nokia - India - Asia - India Nokia - Business and Economy
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SANYO introduces 1,500-time Rechargeable Battery "Eneloop"

SANYO ( Thailand ) introduced the latest development of the originally 1,000-time rechargeable battery "Eneloop".
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Windows Phone 7 to launch in Canada same day as US

Wow, this has to be a first. Canada is actually going to get something the same day that my friends in the US get to get their grimey mitts on some new toys. Yes folks, it is one of those rare moments in time where those of us in Canada who normally have to look on [...] Windows Phone 7 to launch in Canada same day as US is a post from: SiliconANGLE Subcribe to our RSS feed or follow us on ...
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Verizon Wireless Scores Bing Android App First

Microsoft on Monday announced that Verizon Wireless customers will have first access to its new Bing application for the Android platform.
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Samsung Ships 1 Million Galaxy S Phones

Samsung Electronics said it has shipped 1 million of its Galaxy S smartphones to the U.S. since mid-July as more carriers begin stocking them.
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Motorola Ming A1680, MT810, and XT806 begin their Android mercy mission in China

Motorola's venerable MING handset revisions were just made official in three Android-toting varieties for China Unicom (model A1680 pictured above left), China Mobile ( MT810 , pictured center), and China Telecom ( XT806 , on the right). The TD-SCDMA riding MT810 ships with the Android derived OPhone 2.0 operating system and two touchscreen displays: a 3.2-inch stylus-friendly resistive ...
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LG Debuts the Worldâs Thinnest 3D OLED TV

LG recently debuted a 31-inch OLED TV that measures just 2.9mm thin, and handles 3D content.
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Wireless prices lower despite industry consolidation, GAO finds

Although the wireless industry in the United States has significantly consolidated over the past decade, the Government Accountability Office has found that prices have steadily declined over the same period.
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Samsung Epic 4G Review

The Samsung Epic 4G is Sprint's second smartphone with WiMAX. This cutting-edge model runs Google's Android OS on a 1 GHz processor, and has a 4.3-inch touchscreen and slide-out keyboard. Antoine Wright brings us a review.
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Sony Ericsson Unveils Phone Analyser with Facebook Connect

LONDON, UNTIED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Aug. 27, 2010) - Sony Ericsson has launched a unique application on its official website for fans to discover which of the brand's top five handsets is best for them, depending how they use their Facebook profile.
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ZBA hears request to add to cell tower

At their meeting Monday night, the Zoning Board of Appeals continued the hearing on an addition to a cell tower on Hopkinton Road to Sept. 20.
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Bluetooth option for friendlier keyboard

SMARTPHONE buyers split between opting for a hard keyboard phone or a touch screen-only phone have a fresh option.
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Ramon Nuez: Will T-Mobile's First HSPA+ Handset Change the Landscape

T-Mobile is the fourth largest mobile operator in the United States. The company has been busy over the past year rolling out their next generation...
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NASCAR Notes: Max Papis has a day to remember

MONTREAL Max Papis may no longer be running a full Sprint Cup schedule, but he still gets stoked when things go right in whatever he's driving.
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Thinking about solar? It's easier to start small

Solar power can be a pricey project for your house, but tech advances are making it possible to fit just a few panels in a tight space, bringing upfront costs down.
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Alert family saves Palm Bay grandmother from costly phone scam

An 82-year-old Palm Bay woman who thought she was bailing a grandson out of a Canadian jail instead nearly fell victim to a wire transfer scam targeting senior citizens.
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Android tablet from Toshiba to have 1GHz, dual core processor

How does this sound for an iPad competitor? Nvidia Tegra 250 1GHz Arm A9 CPU, Android 2.2, 10in 1024x600 resolution screen, 1.3MP webcam, 16GB built in storage with 32GB removable, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, 3G, HDMI, USB 2.0 and USB 2.2 mini audio? Not to shabby eh? That's the latest spec rumor for Toshiba's upcoming 10in, Android tablet , now called the Folio 100. Slated to be revealed at IFA in ...
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SANYO introduces 1,500-time Rechargeable Battery "Eneloop"

SANYO ( Thailand ) introduced the latest development of the originally 1,000-time rechargeable battery "Eneloop".
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T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 3G due September 8th for $80

T-Mobile USA has announced availability and pricing for the BlackBerry Curve 3G , officially launched earlier this month . Would-be buyers will be able to pick up the Curve 3G from September 8th, priced at $79.99 with a new, two-year agreement (and a mandatory data package, naturally). The Curve 3G has â€" unsurprisingly â€" 3G, together with WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, a 2.4-inch 320 x 240 ...
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Samsung S7320E Wave 723 bada powered smartphone announced

Today Samsung announced its latest bada powered smartphone, the S7320E Wav 723e. The phone offers a 3.2-inch touchscreen display, a 5 megapixel camera, WiFi, GPS, an FM radio, and more. The Wave 723 will launch in September. Read the full story here.
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Samsung Launches Wave 723

Samsung Electronics launched the Wave 723 smartphone as it looks to broaden the reach of its home-grown operating system, Bada.
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Verizon Wireless Increases Network Capacity in Warsaw, Indiana

WARSAW, Ind., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Warsaw, Ind., that expands network capacity, enabling more customers in the area to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; access the Internet; view high-quality videos; and download music, games and ringtones, while enjoying clearer ...
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RCom sets up 3G innovation lab in Mumbai

Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group firm Reliance Communications (RCOM) has set up an integrated third generation (3G) innovation laboratory to develop applications for mobile services consumers.
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T-Mobile G2 Launch Could Still Be a Month Away

T-Mobile recently revealed plans to release the T-Mobile G2, which will be its first model with HSPA+. Exactly when the launch is going to be was not announced, but an unconfirmed report says it won't be until the end of September.
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ZBA hears request to add to cell tower

At their meeting Monday night, the Zoning Board of Appeals continued the hearing on an addition to a cell tower on Hopkinton Road to Sept. 20.
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SANYO Conserves Environment with 1,500-time Rechargeable Battery âEneloopâ

ÇÃ'¹·Õè 26 ÊÃ"§ËÃ'¤Á 2553 12:51 ¹. SANYO (Thailand) Co. Ltd. would like to introduce the latest development of the originally 1,000-time rechargeable battery “Eneloop”. It is now capable of being recharged for 1,500 times and ready to be used immediately right out of the pack without charge needed.
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In Lawrence, Carter homeowners win tiny tower battle

LAWRENCE â€" Score one small victory for the Carter Road Homeowners Association in its ongoing lawsuit with the township over the proposed construction of two 140-foot cell phone towers near their homes.
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John Dvorak's Second Opinion: Low hopes for Microsoft's Phone 7

Can Microsoft Corp.’s Phone 7 leapfrog Android?
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ZBA hears request to add to cell tower

At their meeting Monday night, the Zoning Board of Appeals continued the hearing on an addition to a cell tower on Hopkinton Road to Sept. 20.
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2010 Summer Video Games: Catch Up on What You Might Have Missed

Back to school blahs? Have some fun exploring high quality video games you might have missed this summer. Video game - Games - Shopping - Toys and Games - Console
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SANYO introduces 1,500-time Rechargeable Battery "Eneloop"

SANYO ( Thailand ) introduced the latest development of the originally 1,000-time rechargeable battery "Eneloop".
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Verizon Wireless Now Offering Flash 10.1 to Moto Droid

Verizon Wireless today announced that it is pushing a new over-the-air update to the original motorola Droid. The new software will allow Droid owners to find and download the Adobe Flash PLayer Mobile 10.1 from the Android Market. Adobe's Flash Player Mobile 10.1 will give the Droid access to Flash content on web sites, as well as Flash-based games. The software update and Adobe Flash Player ...
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iPod Touch, Typhoid Outbreak: Hot Trends

'iPod Touch,' 'typhoid outbreak,' 'Hindenburg Omen,' 'ArcSight,' 'home mortgage,' 'Toyota recall,' 'U.S. GDP' and 'e-Books' are the trending topics on Google and Yahoo.
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Sunday, August 29, 2010

T-Mobile G2: Everything We Know

Ultra-fast HSPA+ Internet access and a beastly 1GHz Qualcomm processor are just a few tantalizing hints about T-Mobile’s G2, the long-awaited successor to the G1.
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New Bluetooth Spec Could Mean a Comeback for Wristwatches

The recent approval of the Bluetooth 4.0 specification has caught the eye of watchmakers, who think the new spec could be used to add wireless capabilities to watches or other small devices.
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Motorola Droid X Boasts Longest-Lasting Battery: Report

The Motorola Droid and the Dell Streak out-surfed a number of Android-running devices in a battery-testing contest devised by Laptop Magazine. The HTC Incredible came in last.
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HTC-Columbia wins team trial at Spanish Vuelta

HTC-Columbia won the first stage of the Spanish Vuelta Saturday, a team time trial through Seville, handing Mark Cavendish the leader's jersey.
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Samsung Mobile Ships One Million Galaxy S Devices in the US

Samsung Mobile today announced that it has shipped one million of its Android 2.1-powered Galaxy S devices in the U.S. market. Samsung Mobile began shipping the Galaxy S portfolio on July 15, which are currently available with ATT and ...
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iPod Touch, Typhoid Outbreak: Hot Trends

'iPod Touch,' 'typhoid outbreak,' 'Hindenburg Omen,' 'ArcSight,' 'home mortgage,' 'Toyota recall,' 'U.S. GDP' and 'e-Books' are the trending topics on Google and Yahoo.
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Mobile Content Class Action Settlement Announced

CHICAGO, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of mobile content providers, including Flycell, Inc., Glomobi, Mobilefunster, Inc., Thumbplay, Inc., WebAMG Holdings, as well as the marketing affiliate Glispa, LLC, and the aggregator Motricity, Inc., have agreed to settle a number of class action lawsuits against them, involving claims that these companies charged wireless subscribers for "mobile ...
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T-Mobile G2 build flashes to other devices to great results, new widgets

Remember that T-Mobile G2 build that leaked out earlier this week? Even if you didn't, the ROM still managed to find its way onto other Android devices by way of some clever (if not elementary, dear Watson) hacking, and from that very binary comes some vivid imagery. Nothing too surprising or earth-shattering, unless of course you find a Google Voice widget absolutely mind-blowing. And if you do ...
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Networks: Where's the Bear?

Despite a rash of troubling macroeconomic indicators that suggest the recovery may have lost its forward momentum, media buyers and network executives remain confident
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LG Infinia 60PK750

LG's 60PK750 plasma HDTV is a real looker, but it doesn't match the performance of other plasma TVs.
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LG Electronics Plans to Invest $500 Million in India, Seoul Daily Reports

LG Electronics Inc. plans to invest $500 million in India over the next five years for research and development and capital expenditure, the Seoul Economic Daily reported, citing Shin Mun Beom, head of LG’s Indian unit.
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T-Mobile G2 build leaks out, points to potent MSM7x30 chipset?

What's inside the T-Mobile G2, aside from fancy hinges and an HSPA+ capable modem 1 z We can't say for sure, but this week saw a zip file from China set the Android community astir with visions of vanilla frozen yogurt heaped high atop a stack of powerful silicon. Android Guys discovered an allegedly leaked G2 Android 2.2 build (sans Sense ) at the website of one 911sniper , last seen outing ...
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Windows 95 Birthday, Windows Phone 7 Tools Marked Microsoft Week

Microsoft's week involved the 15th anniversary of Windows 95's official release, announcements about Windows Phone 7 and a Windows 7 study.
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Cricket match-fixing: suspicion falls on 80 games

More than 80 international cricket matches will be investigated amid allegations of a multi-million-pound match-fixing racket.
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GPS and phone stolen

A Garmin GPS and cell phone cord were stolen from a vehicle parked in an unlocked garage. Police said the theft happened on Hilda Avenue sometime between Monday night and Tuesday morning. Anyone with information is asked to contact Const.[...]
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Nokia C3 Review : Specs, Price, Photos, Verdict

As you all know, Nokia C3 is one of the most talked about phones on TP -- and for good reason; From the very time I saw it in the flesh back in April, I just knew this phone would be an instant hit when it reaches our shores. Here's TechPinas' Quick Review of Nokia C3 Overview Nokia C3 the is first Series 40 handset to don the Nokia E-series-esque full QWERTY thumb-type keypad trait. Made ...
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Windows Phone 7 brings ilomilo, Crackdown 2: Project Sunburst to PAX Prime

The Windows Phone 7 team got in touch to tell us that not only would they be at PAX Prime next week, but they'd be bringing their A game lineup from the extensive launch title list. Look for Crackdown 2: Project Sunburst, The Harvest, Twin Blades, Fruit Ninja, Rocket Riot, and ilomilo out on the showfloor.
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Cricket Starts Selling Sanyo ZIO

The high-resolution, Android-powered cell phone will be available on a low-cost $55 per month service plan.
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Monday Morning Mobile: GPS

RISMEDIA, August 30, 2010â€"It seems like these days you cannot have a conversation about mobile technology without the acronym GPS coming into play and with good reason. Today more than ever, acronyms like GPS and LBS (location-based search/service) really…
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Southern League Notebook: Postseason picture starting to take shape

After Sunday's games, the contenders for the Southern League playoffs will all have seven games remaining in the second-half pennant chase. Each team will have two series left to play. For two teams in both divisions, it will determine whether they make this year's playoffs. In the South Division, where the Suns won the first-half title, (assuring them of hosting at least the first two games of ...
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Android 2.2 now available on the Verizon Droid Incredible

Android 2.2 has finally arrived for the Droid Incredible. Here's how to get it.
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In Lawrence, Carter homeowners win tiny tower battle

LAWRENCE â€" Score one small victory for the Carter Road Homeowners Association in its ongoing lawsuit with the township over the proposed construction of two 140-foot cell phone towers near their homes.
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Bluetooth 4.0 could help return of the wristwatch

New low power spec for battery-powered devices Remember wristwatches? With the surge in smartphones and their instant access to time and other information, fewer people seem to wear a watch these days.
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Bluetooth 4.0 could help return of the wristwatch

New low power spec for battery-powered devices Remember wristwatches? With the surge in smartphones and their instant access to time and other information, fewer people seem to wear a watch these days.
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Verizon's Samsung Fascinate Galaxy S smartphone now available for pre-order

Samsung's latest Galaxy S Android smartphone, the Fascinate for Verizon Wireless, is now available for pre-order from Best Buy. The smartphone features a Super AMOLED 4-inch touchscreen display, speedy 3G connectivity for web browsing, mobile hotspot capabilities to allow the phone to connect up to 5 WiFi enabled devices, an HD capable camera/camcorder, and Google's Android 2.1 operating system ...
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BlackBerry apps now available in RP

Canada-based Research in Motion (RIM), maker of mobile brand BlackBerry, is finally allowing its Filipino customers to purchase applications for their smart phones.
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For Sale Brand Apple iPhone 4G 16GB and 32GB


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Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 to hit US for less than $300 unlocked, we go hands-on

Last time we heard of Sony Ericsson's Xperia X8 it was crawling around the FCC , but last night we found the little thing in a more welcoming, though equally as judgmental place -- our hands. Formerly codenamed the " Shakira ," we were hoping the Android phone would be a bit more modern and slim, but sadly that's just not the reality of the rather chunky smartphone. Just like its X10 Mini and ...
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W.Va. gov. wins Democratic primary for US Senate

Popular Gov. Joe Manchin won the Democratic nomination Saturday and will face GOP primary winner and wealthy businessman John Raese in the race to fill the Senate seat vacated by the late Robert C. Byrd. John Raese - Robert Byrd - United States Senate - Republican Party - United States
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Sony Ericsson sees opportunity in Facebook Places

Mobile-phone company Sony Ericsson says it sees significant new opportunities for businesses to develop games based around Facebook Places, which allows users of the social networking site to track friends’ locations.
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Droid Incredible Update to Android 2.2 Begins, Says Verizon

Verizon Wireless has started releasing an upgrade to the much-awaited Android 2.2 operating system for Droid Incredible smart phone.
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SANYO Conserves Environment with 1,500-time Rechargeable Battery âEneloopâ

ÇÃ'¹·Õè 26 ÊÃ"§ËÃ'¤Á 2553 12:51 ¹. SANYO (Thailand) Co. Ltd. would like to introduce the latest development of the originally 1,000-time rechargeable battery “Eneloop”. It is now capable of being recharged for 1,500 times and ready to be used immediately right out of the pack without charge needed.
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BlackBerry named Maltaâs most popular smartphone

Vodafone figures show that BlackBerry continues to outpace sales of any other smartphone on the Maltese market.
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India BlackBerry users hold breath over ban

India's BlackBerry users are holding their breath as they wait to see if the government carries out a threat this week to ban encrypted messages sent on the phones due to fears of misuse by militants.
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SANYO introduces 1,500-time Rechargeable Battery "Eneloop"

SANYO ( Thailand ) introduced the latest development of the originally 1,000-time rechargeable battery "Eneloop".
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Brando USB Multi-Touch Smart Pad

The USB Multi-Touch Smart Pad from Brando replaces your mouse or trackpad and adds a numeric keypad. With the flick of a switch, you change from the numeric keypad to a multi-touch smart pad that lets you scroll, click, zoom in/out, and magnify a portion of the screen display using two-finger gestures. Three-finger gestures let [...] Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear , Laptop Gear ...
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T-Mobile G2: Everything We Know

Ultra-fast HSPA+ Internet access and a beastly 1GHz Qualcomm processor are just a few tantalizing hints about T-Mobile’s G2, the long-awaited successor to the G1.
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