Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Nokia cuts outlook citing fierce competition

HELSINKI â€" Shares in Nokia plunged more than 10 percent percent Wednesday after the world's top mobile phone maker slashed forecasts for its key devices and services unit, citing fierce competition.
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Sony Ericsson Shows Off Three New Phones

Sony Ericsson has announced a range of new mobile phones - the Yendo with Walkman; the Cedar and the Xperia X8 - along with software updates for the existing Xperia phones.
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Skype Now Available for Sony Ericsson Symbian Smartphones

Skype has announced the availability of it's Skype VoIP phone service on three Sony Ericsson smartphones based on the Symbian platform. Users of Sony Ericsson's smartphones Satio, Vivaz and Vivaz pro can now use Skype on the move, over either a WiFi or mobile data connection.
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Nokia N8 meets Bluetooth mouse and keyboard, has a good time (video)

No, we're not revealing some great hidden feature here -- Nokias have been able to pair with Bluetooth devices since pretty much forever -- but throw a complete set of desktop implements together with the Finnish company's greatest new phone , and sparks of interest do fly. In this case, a pair of keen fellas have hooked a portable keyboard and a Logitech mouse up to the N8 and had some fun ...
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Nokia gives Q2 profit warning

Nokia Corp warns that its earnings this year will be hit by tough competition from rivals in the smart phone market.
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Sony Ericsson Grows Android-Running Xperia Smartphone Lineup

Sony introduced the Xperia X8, a smartphone with a 3-inch touch screen, signature Timescape and Mediascape apps and, either immediately or shortly after shipping, Android version 2.1. In Q3, the Xperia X10 family will also upgrade to Android 2.1.
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Verizon Wireless Supports New Laws to Keep Georgia Drivers Safe on the Road

ALPHARETTA, Ga., June 4 -- Verizon Wireless applauds the Georgia Legislature and Governor Sonny Perdue for the passage of HB-23 which will keep Georgians under the age of 18 safe on the roadways by banning cell phone use while driving. Perdue also signed into law Senate Bill 360, also known as Caleb's Law, banning texting while driving for anyone 18 and older.
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GPS tools can keep you safe on outings

When you think of GPS, you probably think of driving directions and turn-by-turn navigation, but a GPS device can do so much more. This handy gadget might even save your life, and perhaps all you need is the right app for your phone. Find links to products and apps at www.komando.com/news.
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T-Mobile App Keeps Android Phones Running Smoothly

T-Mobile's My Account application for Android phones has long gone beyond simple billing and account information to offering in-phone features like power management controls. Now the My Account app will also close unused services on the device. The task ... (follow link to read)
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Sprint Firing Up WiMAX in New York City

Some HTC Evo 4G users are seeing 4G reception in New York City, even though Sprint's WiMAX network has not officially launched there yet. Engadget confirms that one of their own Evo 4G units was able to pick up ... (follow link to read)
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HTC Hero Android 2.1 update imminent tips OTA firmware tool upgrade [Update! Official HTC statement]

HTC are paving the way for the promised HTC Hero Android 2.1 firmware update to European handsets, though the new OS package itself is not yet in the wild. A new OTA update for the Hero has been announced which upgrades the smartphone’s “Firmware over-the-air (FOTA) client” (along with making unspecified tweaks to the YouTube player app); that’s likely the first part of what we’ve previously ...
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Samsung completes Tianjin LED production line

Tianjin Samsung LED Co. Ltd has completed the construction and the begun operations on its new production line at the Tianjin Economic Development Area.
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Apple issues apology, says over 600,00 pre-orders for iPhone 4 resulted in many system malfunctions

Yesterday Apple and its carrier partners took pre-orders for more than 600,000 of Apple’s new iPhone 4...
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BlackBerry âwhite beautyâ now available at Maxis

THE first BlackBerry in white â€" the BlackBerry Bold 9700 â€" is now available at Maxis Berhad (Maxis) and is expected to appeal to style-conscious customers seeking performance with outstanding looks.
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Sony Ericsson launches affordable 3G Cedar feature phone

Today Sony Ericsson announced the Cedar, a GreenHeart feature phone that offers a relatively basic feature set. Sony Ericsson plans to launch the Cedar in two color schemes during the third quarter. Read the full story here.
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Gioteck EX-01 Bluetooth headset for PS3 comes to America

A company called Gioteck has announced that its very cool looking EX-01 PS3 headset is now available in America. The headset is a wireless device for the PS3 gamer that uses Bluetooth for connectivity. The EX-01 is designed for comfort during long gaming sessions with padded ear pads and more. The device is a single sided headset sort of like a standard Bluetooth device for mobile phones. It has ...
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LG aims to get Rs 600 crore from youth-centric phones

LG Electronics India Private Limited (LGEIL) is expecting youth-centric phones to contribute 20 per cent to its value turnover this year â€" which translates to about Rs 600 crore, according to Sudhin Mathur, business head (mobile communication), LGEIL.
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Sprint Firing Up WiMAX in New York City

Some HTC Evo 4G users are seeing 4G reception in New York City, even though Sprint's WiMAX network has not officially launched there yet. Engadget confirms that one of their own Evo 4G units was able to pick up ... (follow link to read)
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HTC EVO 4G Back in Stock at Sprint

Those who want an HTC EVO 4G can once again go to Sprint's website and put in an order. Demand for this high-end Android OS smartphone with a 4.3-inch display and WiMAX has been so high that it has been sold out for most of the last week.
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Demand For Mobile Games Continues to Grow Free mobile gaming platform Djuzz also receives a 87% increase in unique ...

Global mobile media company, BuzzCity, delivered more than 2.1 million games to 3.4 million unique users across the world through its free mobile gaming portal Djuzz during May. This is an increase of
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BlackBerry Bold 9800 Slider Renamed As Torch 9800? [BlackBerry]

# blackberry BlackBerry's already got a couple product rangesâ€"the Pearl, Curve, Bold and Stormâ€"but according to the CrackBerry tipline, RIM could be adding another product name to the line-up. Will the Bold 9800 be the very first Torch phone? [ CrackBerry ] More »
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Sony Ericsson launches affordable 3G Cedar feature phone

Today Sony Ericsson announced the Cedar, a GreenHeart feature phone that offers a relatively basic feature set. Sony Ericsson plans to launch the Cedar in two color schemes during the third quarter. Read the full story here.
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Motorola Droid X Specs Confirmed: It's Huge and Fast [Motorola]

# motorola The folks over at Engadget got their hands on a Motorola Droid X and have shared some gorgeous pictures along with specs that confirm what we've heard about the device so far â€"right down to the name. More »
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HTC EVO 4G Is Back in Stock at Sprint

Those who want an HTC EVO 4G can once again go to Sprint's website and put in an order. Demand for this high-end Android OS smartphone with a 4.3-inch display and WiMAX has been so high that it has been sold out for most of the last week.
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Samsung to enter tablet PC market with Galaxy Tape

Samsung takes on iPad with 7-inch, Android-based tablet Samsung is second only to Nokia in global mobile phone sales, and recently posted record earnings. However, like Nokia, Samsung has had little to offer in terms of next-generation mobile devices like cutting edge smartphones or tablets...until now. Samsung is jumping into the tablet fray with the Galaxy Tape, expanding the array of tablet ...
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Verizon Wireless Chooses CETECOM to Provide Testing Services for LTE Devices

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and ESSEN, Germany, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today it has selected CETECOM as a laboratory to test devices for operation on the nationwide 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network that Verizon Wireless is building on the Upper 700 MHz C-Block spectrum.
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Motorola Droid X Specs Confirmed: It's Huge and Fast [Motorola]

# motorola The folks over at Engadget got their hands on a Motorola Droid X and have shared some gorgeous pictures along with specs that confirm what we've heard about the device so far â€"right down to the name. More »
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Demand For Mobile Games Continues to Grow Free mobile gaming platform Djuzz also receives a 87% increase in unique ...

Global mobile media company, BuzzCity, delivered more than 2.1 million games to 3.4 million unique users across the world through its free mobile gaming portal Djuzz during May. This is an increase of
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Blackberry Bold 9800 may be called the Torch 9800

We have seen leaks and lots of other information about the Blackberry Bold 9800 Slider already. Back in May, we saw the device in some pics sporting its WebKit browser and Blackberry 6 OS. Some of the images that have been floating around online even have the Bold name printed on the handset. All of that would lead you to believe that the Bold moniker is a done deal, but apparently, that is not ...
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Motorola Droid X Specs Confirmed: It's Huge and Fast [Motorola]

# motorola The folks over at Engadget got their hands on a Motorola Droid X and have shared some gorgeous pictures along with specs that confirm what we've heard about the device so far â€"right down to the name. More »
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T-Mobile Expands Super-Fast Network and Availability of T-Mobile® webConnect Rocket⢠USB Laptop Stick to Cover 25 ...

Today, T-Mobile USA, Inc. announced the expansion of its super-fast mobile broadband network, now offering 4G speeds 1 to more than 25 major metropolitan areas across the U.S., and expects to cover more than 75 million Americans with HSPA+ by the end of June. Complementing the network expansion is the availability of the T-Mobile ® webConnect Rocket ™ USB Laptop Stick, the first HSPA+ capable ...
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Blackberry Bold 9800 may be called the Torch 9800

We have seen leaks and lots of other information about the Blackberry Bold 9800 Slider already. Back in May, we saw the device in some pics sporting its WebKit browser and Blackberry 6 OS. Some of the images that have been floating around online even have the Bold name printed on the handset. All of that would lead you to believe that the Bold moniker is a done deal, but apparently, that is not ...
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Review: iPhone and iPad air hockey games

When it comes to air hockey games for the iPhone and iPod touch, Touch Hockey and Glow Hockey 2 are pretty evenly matched. For their iPad versions, however, Touch Hockey has a decided edge.
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Sharp as Nintendo 3DS 3D Display Provider is very likely

Nintendo took the wraps of the Nintendo 3DS yesterday at the E3 2010. The Nintendo 3DS features a 3.53-inch top 3D screen and a 3.02-inch bottom touch screen. Nintendo did not reveal what technology is behind the 3D display of the 3DS. The screen is usi...
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Sanyo Denki America Expands its Product Offering at Newark to Include Power Products

Committed to providing engineers with the broadest selection, leading multi-channel electronics distributor Newark , part of the global Premier Farnell Group, announced today that it is now stocking uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) from Sanyo Denki America (SDA) at http://www.newark.com/sanyo-denki-ups-systems for same-day shipping. read more
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GPS tools can keep summer outings safe

When you think of GPS, you probably think of driving directions and turn-by-turn navigation, but a GPS device can do so much more. This handy gadget may even save your life.
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Top-Selling Mobile Games From Verizon Wireless Run the Gamut From Classic Arcade Games to Puzzles

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Demand For Mobile Games Continues to Grow

Global mobile media company, BuzzCity, delivered more than 2.1 million games to 3.4 million unique users across the world through its free mobile gaming portal Djuzz during May. This is an increase of 75% in downloads and an 87% increase in unique visitors to the portal. The growth in traffic was supported by more than 130 partners who signed up to the Djuzz Catalogue to create their own branded ...
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BlackBerry 'considering tablet PC to rival Apple iPad'

Research in Motion (RIM), which makes BlackBerry smartphones, is thought to be trialling a portable device to compete with Apple's iPad, possibly one of a series of tablet computers coming to market this year.
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Android phone review: T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Slide

T-Mobile doesn't sleep when it comes to Android smartphones, and neither does HTC, maker of the intimately named MyTouch 3G and now the MyTouch 3G Slide. The Slide isn't just a MyTouch with a keyboard; it packs a faster ...
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Nokia Siemens Launches Self-Organizing Networks For LTE

Nokia Siemens Launches Self-Organizing Networks For LTE
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Apple's iPhone And iPod Touch Enhanced With Socket Mobile Wireless 2D Barcode Scanner

Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), an innovative provider of mobile productivity solutions, today announced Apple iPhoneT and iPodT touch OS 4 compatibility for the Socket Bluetooth® Cordless Hand ScannerT (CHS) 7X and its antimicrobial equivalent, the CHS 7XRx.
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Samsung launches two lower-priced Android-based smartphones

Samsung has added the Galaxy 3 and Galaxy 5 to its portfolio of Android-based smartphones, it said on Tuesday at CommunicAsia2010 in Singapore. Both phones are on the low-end of the scale when it comes to price and features.
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