Saturday, June 19, 2010

Sony Ericsson unveils Cedar, Yendo mobile phones

Sony Ericsson has unveiled new Cedar mobile phone with features such as 3G HSDPA, e-mail and social networking sites access, along with a new walkman phone Yendo.
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HTC HD2 T8585 3G Phone


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BlackBerry App World 2.0 Adds Carrier Billing, BlackBerry ID Accounts [AppWorld]

BlackBerry App World 2.0 is getting a much needed update that'll bring features like carrier billing, BlackBerry ID accounts, QR code support, better search, and a MyWorld section to your app-starved BlackBerrys. Carrier billing lets users pay for purchases through their monthly carrier bill instead of PayPal and the new BlackBerry ID, which you'll need to log into App World, finally lets you ...
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Nokia cuts forecast again, blames competition

Nokia has downgraded its financial forecasts for the second time this year, admitting that Q2 sales could struggle to meet the lower end of its previous guidance.
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Android Video Terminal

Handle With Linux: "Android on desktop video terminals, a great idea especially when they are extendable with apps and widgets. I can think of lots of possibilities, for instance installing the openremote home automation app."
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Samsung showcases printersâ line-up

Samsung Electronics, a major player in printing solutions, and Intertec Group, Samsung’s official distributor for printers in Qatar, hosted a seminar on printer at the Ramada Hotel recently.
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Sprintâs Fast EVO Runs Into 4G Coverage Holes: Rich Jaroslovsky

June 18 (Bloomberg) -- Sprint Nextel Corp. ’s new EVO smartphone runs over a new wireless data network called WiMax.
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Sprint Ringing True

Sprint's share price has built in support, thanks to long-lived speculation the carrier is a takeove
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T-Mobile promotion to offer free phones


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Nokia says all of its smartphones will support NFC starting next year

A few hiccups aside, Nokia has been one of the biggest boosters of near-field communication (or NFC ) for years now, and it looks like it's now made its biggest commitment to the technology yet -- Nokia's Anssi Vanjoki has announced that all new Nokia smartphones will include NFC starting in 2011. Of course, he did say "smartphones," not "phones," so Nokia does still has quite a bit more room to ...
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Sanyo to Expand Solar Production Capacity

Sanyo Electric will increase the production of its HIT solar modules at its Nishikinohama Factory and at its Shiga Plant in order to respond the strong demand for solar cell modules in Japan. The Japanese market is expanding rapidly due to installation subsidies from the national and prefectural governments, as well as the national government's new surplus electricity purchasing program for ...
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Palm output may recover in 2011: OSK

Palm oil production in Indonesia and Malaysia may increase next year as the La Nina weather pattern, which brings wetter-than-usual weather, boosts productivity, potentially hurting prices, according to OSK Investment Bank Bhd.
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Sprint Ringing True

Sprint's share price has built in support, thanks to long-lived speculation the carrier is a takeove
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LG Electronics to Spend 1 Trillion Won on Solar Cells by 2015

June 18 (Bloomberg) -- LG Electronics Inc. , South Korea’s second-largest electronics maker, plans to invest 1 trillion won ($828 million) by 2015 in its solar cell business.
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Fujitsu and Toshiba agree to merge mobile phone businesses

Fujitsu, the second biggest manufacturer of Symbian based phones, and Toshiba have signed a memorandum of understanding to merge their respective phones businesses.
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Verizon May Pay Dividend To Vodafone

Verizon Wireless may start paying a dividend to Vodafone, according to published media reports.
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Android Tip: Swipe Up to Extend the Keyboard [Shortcuts]

# shortcuts Commenter seguetonowhere points out a useful Android keyboard feature I missed in my Froyo rundown : if you swipe your finger over the top of the Android 2.2 default keyboard, it extends two more rows to display keys for common punctuation and numbers. More »
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Bluetooth headsets that will make you look even dorkier than normal

Launching on July 4, 2010, Earloomz Bluetooth headsets will feature more than 400 different designs of licensed art, pop culture icons, entertainment properties, cartoon characters, sports teams, and original commissioned artwork. To commemorate the NBA Finals, Earloomz is now taking pre-sale orders for Lakers and Celtics branded Bluetooth headsets for $59.99 through www.earloomz ...
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Android 2.2 build FRF72 for Nexus One finally leaks

Its existence has been an on-again, off-again rumor for over a week now, but it looks like a new build of Android 2.2 Froyo for the Nexus One -- FRF72 -- is very real. It finally leaked in the past few hours, we've tested it on a Nexus One of our own, and as far as we can tell, it's straight-up legit. Get it if you dare -- it's up on Google's official servers right now, but if it's pulled, we've ...
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Sprint Exec: HTC EVO Is "Really Good" Business Device

The carrier is striking partnerships to sell its flashy new smartphone to enterprise users, as well
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Is there a place for smart phones on the battlefield? Readers fire back.

Some of our readers see the possibilities of using smart phones in the battlefield, while others aren't so sure. And is the military missing the bigger picture if it eliminates the iPhone?
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HTC Aria: World's Cutest Android Phone


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Police: Forks bank robber snagged by GPS units

Police were able to quickly catch a suspect in a Forks bank robbery by tracking him with GPS devices slipped in bundles of cash, according to court records.
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How to Stuff a Verizon 3G Connection into an iPad


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Android Video Terminal

Handle With Linux: "Android on desktop video terminals, a great idea especially when they are extendable with apps and widgets. I can think of lots of possibilities, for instance installing the openremote home automation app."
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'3G to spur socio-political reforms in India'

The launch of third-generation (3G) mobile services in India can help promote socio-political reforms in the world's second largest nation, an expert told a telecoms conference Thursday.
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LG Electronics unveils new video projector

LG Electronics has unveiled its new video projector series, including CF3D ‘the world’s first’ full HD 3D projector that uses two projection engines. Working in tandem, the two engines create the 3D effect of up to 1080p/60 resolution, so that each eye receives images at 60Hz.
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New Route 7 cell tower is just temporary

A temporary cellular tower has been erected near Caraluzzi’s market on Danbury Road (Route 7) in Georgetown to provide seamless coverage while the original tower is dismantled and a new one erected in its place.
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BlackBerry Bold 9700 New brand unlocked


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GPS Creates a Virtual Radar Map of Crowds

GPS technology can now be used to keep track of where visitors are going in a location like an amusement park.
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TOP-SELLING MOBILE GAMES FROM VERIZON WIRELESS RUN THE GAMUT FROM CLASSIC ARCADE GAMES TO PUZZLES

Mobile gamers who want to experience the nation’s largest and most reliable wireless network have more than 350 games to play on their Verizon Wireless phones.
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FRF72 Android 2.2 Froyo beta leaks for Nexus One

A new beta of Android 2.2 Froyo for the Google Nexus One has leaked, courtesy of a source at xda-developers . The new ROM, FRF72, is believed to be the same build as was distributed to Google employees last week, and requires FRF50 be installed first . The FRF72 beta has only been in the wild for a short time, though those who have installed it are reporting that there are no noticeable feature ...
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FRF72 Android 2.2 Froyo beta leaks for Nexus One

A new beta of Android 2.2 Froyo for the Google Nexus One has leaked, courtesy of a source at xda-developers . The new ROM, FRF72, is believed to be the same build as was distributed to Google employees last week, and requires FRF50 be installed first . The FRF72 beta has only been in the wild for a short time, though those who have installed it are reporting that there are no noticeable feature ...
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TOP-SELLING MOBILE GAMES FROM VERIZON WIRELESS RUN THE GAMUT FROM CLASSIC ARCADE GAMES TO PUZZLES

Mobile gamers who want to experience the nation’s largest and most reliable wireless network have more than 350 games to play on their Verizon Wireless phones.
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Sprint's EVO Smartphone Breaks Down the 4G Wall

It's the first to run over a fourth-generation network, but it's not clear what benefit EVO will deliver to users
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HTC HD2 T8585 3G Phone


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The Top 20 Mobile Phones in the US

Millennial Media has released its monthly Mobile Mix report, focusing specifically on various mobile devices and OS's, and listing the Top 20 Mobile Phones in the U.S.  "Mobile Mix measures device, OS, carrier,  and now application trending data on our network. New to Mobile Mix this month, is a snapshot of the most active mobile app channels; and a quick view of the break-out of multi-platform ...
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eCOST.com offers the Jawbone Icon The Thinker Bluetooth Headset (pictured) for $48.99. Pay via Google Checkout and it falls to $43.99. With around $7 for shipping, that's $10 under our May mention and the lowest total price we've seen for this headset. (It...
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Sony Ericsson Focused on Smartphones, but Keeps Options Open

Despite the hype that's built up around tablet computers and handheld devices with larger screens, Sony Ericsson remains focused on smartphones. Sony Ericsson - Smartphone - Symbian OS - Mobile device - Symbian
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NextWindow introduces new large-format touch screen

Las Vegas, NV - June 8, 2010 - NextWindow, a subsidiary of SMART Technologies, announces the 2500 Large-Format Optical Sensor, a new large-format optical touch screen kit for use by systems integrators, OEMs and ODMs.
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Sanyo Electric: To Up Output Capacity At Japan Solar Cell Module Plants

Sanyo Electric: To Up Output Capacity At Japan Solar Cell Module Plants
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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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Ex-Kenova clerk pleads guilty to fraud

KENOVA -- Former Kenova City Clerk Stacey Deerfield recently pleaded guilty in Wayne County Court to misdemeanor obtaining property by fraudulent use of a credit card.
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Sony Ericsson Focused on Smartphones, but Keeps Options Open

Despite the hype that's built up around tablet computers and handheld devices with larger screens, Sony Ericsson remains focused on smartphones. Sony Ericsson - Smartphone - Symbian OS - Mobile device - Symbian
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SANYO to Expand Solar and Energy Solutions Business in Europe

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (SANYO) has announced that it will begin full-scale development and expansion of its solar and energy solutions business in the European market in 2010. SANYO is aiming to achieve a business scale of 800 million Euros in its solar and energy solutions business in Europe by March 2016, providing photovoltaic modules, lithium-ion battery systems, energy management systems ...
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Police: Forks bank robber snagged by GPS units

Police were able to quickly catch a suspect in a Forks bank robbery by tracking him with GPS devices slipped in bundles of cash, according to court records.
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HTC Desire Review

Later today, HTC Philippines will have announced local availability of the HTC Desire in the Philippines as well as revealing the suggested retail price. Before that happens, read on and check our full review of the handset below. It is no secret that the HTC Desire was patterned from the Google Nexus One which it was [...] Related posts: HTC Desire: In the Flesh, First Impressions I got a hold ...
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