Friday, July 23, 2010

EA Mobile intros new summer/fall line of iPhone, iPad games

EA Mobile has introduced its new Summer and Fall line of iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch games, consisting of up to eight different titles in development. Previously presented at EAís Hot for Holiday Event in New York, the new line of games cover a wide variety of genres ranging from the Madden NFL 11 and NCAA Football sports games to the Risk strategy war-based game. Additional titles mentioned ...
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Phone GPS application helps police nab thieves

New Hampshire State Police troopers and U.S. Forest Service special agents were able to solve a rash of car break-ins and thefts thanks to a tech savvy victim, but are reminding people to be careful to lock their car doors and to not leave valuables inside. Troopers and Forest Service agents investigated a series of car break-ins in Carroll County this week, and caught a break when one of the ...
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Samsung LN55C650

There's a lot to like about Samsung's 55-inch LN55C650 LCD HDTV, from its outstanding HD and SD picture quality to its well-stocked catalog of interactive Web apps.
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Nokia CEO calls for end to speculation

Nokia’s chief executive says speculation regarding his future is harming the firm’s chances of recovery, after a dire second quarter when profits dived.
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HTC: Apple Drawing HTC Into iPhone 4 Problems Unacceptable

HTC: Apple Drawing HTC Into iPhone 4 Problems Unacceptable
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HTC, Motorola, Samsung pile in against Apple

HTC said its phone model named by Apple chief executive Steve Jobs as having antenna signal problems received 35 times fewer complaints than for the iPhone 4.
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BlackBerry Gets Its Own âDeath Gripâ App

Reading over the press release for the new "Antenna Meter" application for RIM's BlackBerry devices, I'll admit that I was bored. Okay, so it's exactly what it says it is: an antenna meter. But aha! The two companies behind the app, Xtreme Labs and Fixmo , know how to pitch it. It's not an antenna meter, it's a "death grip" meter. Immediately, I'm much more interested. As you're undoubtedly ...
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BlackBerry Curve 8530 messaging smartphone now available from MetroPCS

MetroPCS today announced that its customers can now purchase the BlackBerry Curve 8530. The 8530 is one of RIM's lightest and thinnest BlackBerry smartphones, and features WiFi, a 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder, GPS, Bluetooth, and a full QWERTY keyboard. Read the full story here.
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Sanyo CA100

World's First Waterproof Full HD Dual Camera
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YOUR COMMENTS

ESPN plans to offer expanded post-race coverage after the 14 Sprint Cup races it will broadcast the rest of the season, beginning with Sunday's race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the network announced on Tuesday.
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EA Mobile unveils new iPhone, iPad games

Reading a paperback on the beach is so twentieth century. Mobile games and e-readers are the wave of the future. On Tuesday, EA Mobile unveiled its summer 2010 lineup. Now you know what games you'll be playing while curled up on a towel and catching some rays.
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LG Display can't keep up with iPad orders

LG Display can't keep up with the demand for iPad screens, chief Kwon Young-soo said Thursday [sub. required]. He warned that Apple was ordering "more and more" of the tablet's LCDs to match demand but that LG can't keep up. The demand is such that LG may have to squeeze out others and won't be completely free to meet demand until spring of next year.... LG Display - Apple - Liquid crystal ...
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Nitobi, Symbian collaborate for cross-platform development

Nitobi's write once, run anywhere mobile application development framework now integrates with Symbian's tools Visit website for full story...
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Android App Video Review: Sky Siege

Use your Android phone to defend your station from attacking helicopters. Sky Siege offers a unique experience where your phone is the turret. Turn, shoot, and destroy either in the game or in your own living room. Anywhere you are is your battlefield. Gear up and save the day!
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Data Summary

97 million mobile youth owners in the US. Mobile youth owners plateau at 100 million in 2012. Growth in mobile youth ownership slows to less than 1% in 2012.
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T-Mobile WebConnect Rocket 2.0 USB WWAN Modem Now Available

The T-Mobile WebConnect Rocket 2.0 is now available, just in time for T-Mobile’s HSPA+ expansion and it offers a decent price with plenty of compatibility. For $199.99 (with no-contract), Windows 7, XP, Vista and Mac OS X users will be able to use 4G speeds, while two-year contracts provide the data stick for $0, as [...]
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How’s your Bluetooth? We didn’t notice any issues with the Bluetooth performance when we reviewed the iPhone 4 , but it looks like others haven’t been so lucky. Multiple complaints (see here , here , here and here ) have sprung up in the Apple support forums since the release of iOS4 , either for upgraded iPhone 3GS handsets or iPhone 4 units with the latest OS preloaded, with owners describing ...
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3G licensing to go ahead

Government plan to terminate the current mobile-phone service concessions could face legal hurdles; NTC will hold roadshows overseas in attempt to woo foreign bidders
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Samsung UK giving away Galaxy S to jaded iPhone 4 owners

Samsung UK's attempt to jab Apple is now known to also include giveaways of free phones. Some iPhone 4 owners complaining of reception problems, whether directly related to the "death grip" or not, are being offered free Galaxy S phones, in some cases receiving them the same day as the notice. The Korean company explained the handouts as a way to "spread the word."... IPhone - Apple - Samsung ...
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EA Mobile unveils new iPhone, iPad games for this summer

On Tuesday, EA Mobile unveiled its summer 2010 lineup.
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T-Mobile Now Offering HSPA+ Service to 85 Million Americans

T-Mobile is in the process of rolling out 3.5G service across the United States, and has announced that it is now offering HSPA+ 85 million Americans in close to 50 metropolitan areas.
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Android App Video Review: Sky Siege

Use your Android phone to defend your station from attacking helicopters. Sky Siege offers a unique experience where your phone is the turret. Turn, shoot, and destroy either in the game or in your own living room. Anywhere you are is your battlefield. Gear up and save the day!
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India unveils â¬27 touch-screen PC

India has unveiled the prototype of a €27 basic touch-screen tablet computer aimed at students.
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Combine These Powerful Sanyo Projectors For One Ginormous Panorama [Projectors]

# projectors This Sanyo projector's plenty impressive on its own: native 2k resolution for 2048x1080 images thrown up against your wall, 3,000:1 contrast ratio. But like Voltron, it's when you get a few of them together that the real show starts. More »
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro

Keyboard gives the edge? Review Sony Ericsson reckoned it was on to a winner with its impressive Xperia X10 handset, which in one swoop helped us to forget the pain of flawed Xperias past. Then it squeezed the formula into the tiny palm-sized X10 Mini - reviewed here - which offered smart functionality in a handbag-sized package.…
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Board tables cell tower decision


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Data Summary

The mobile youth market in the US has reached saturation. Mobile penetration among 20-29 year olds in the US crossed 100% in 2006 and is over 120% currently.
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The Android Mobile Development Platform: A Reference Guide

Developer.com: "Android, an open source mobile platform with no upfront fees, has emerged as a new mobile development option that offers many benefits over competing platforms. But is it right for your project? In this reference guide, you'll learn all the nitty-gritty details you need to know to evaluate Android..."
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Verizon Earnings Beat Estimates on Demand for Smartphones Running Android

Verizon Communications Inc. , the largest U.S. wireless carrier, reported second-quarter earnings that beat analysts’ estimates after winning customers with Android smartphones that browse the Web and capture video.
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Android helps Verizon add 1.4m new customers; no tiered data


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EA Mobile unveils new iPhone, iPad games for this summer

On Tuesday, EA Mobile unveiled its summer 2010 lineup.
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Verizon Earnings Beat Estimates on Demand for Smartphones Running Android

Verizon Communications Inc. , the largest U.S. wireless carrier, reported second-quarter earnings that beat analysts’ estimates after winning customers with Android smartphones that browse the Web and capture video.
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Nokia dismisses rumor

Nokia chief executive Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo called Thursday for an end to speculation about his departure, saying rumors he would soon be asked to leave were hurting the company.
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Sony Ericsson Launches New Look YouTube Channel

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - July 21, 2010) - Sony Ericsson has announced the launch of a new-look Sony Ericsson YouTube page, with new features designed to improve its appeal and usability to new and existing customers.
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Motorola Accuses China's Huawei in Theft of Secrets

Motorola has amended a two-year-old industrial spying lawsuit to include competitor Huawei Technologies. Motorola - Huawei - Trade secret - China - Huawei Technologies
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LG Display may cut LCD output

SEOUL, S.KOREA: LG Display may cut production of its liquid crystal displays (LCD) next month due to weak demand from TV makers but is unable to meet strong demand tied to Apple's iPad tablet computer, its chief executive said.
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Bluetooth/WLAN Test Solution Introduced By Anritsu

Anritsu Company introduces CombiTest, a PC-based software application that provides remote control of Anritsu's MT8860x WLAN Test Set and MT8852B Bluetooth Test Set. CombiTest simplifies the creation of test plans to accurately and more efficiently measure the performance of Bluetooth/WLAN combinational modules.
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T-Mobileâs speedy HSPA+ network expands to new markets (Ben Patterson)

Ben Patterson - I’m already a fan of T-Mobile’s burgeoning new HSPA+ data network, which promises speeds that rival 4G networks at a relatively reasonable price. Now comes word that the carrier has turned on HSPA+ service in two dozen new markets, while a smartphone that’ll support the speedy network is set for later this summer.
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Palm Springs Police Risk Losing Horse Patrols

Palm Springs police asked for donations today to save the department's police horse program.
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Bluetooth/WLAN Test Solution Introduced By Anritsu

Anritsu Company introduces CombiTest, a PC-based software application that provides remote control of Anritsu's MT8860x WLAN Test Set and MT8852B Bluetooth Test Set. CombiTest simplifies the creation of test plans to accurately and more efficiently measure the performance of Bluetooth/WLAN combinational modules.
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Sanyo CA100

World's First Waterproof Full HD Dual Camera
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Data Summary

97 million mobile youth owners in the US. Mobile youth owners plateau at 100 million in 2012. Growth in mobile youth ownership slows to less than 1% in 2012.
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Windows Phone 7 early views earn crouching ovation

Early experiences by various testers show growing interest in new interface experience from Microsoft - but excitement is restrained The early previews of Windows Phone 7 - for which reference hardware has started shipping to developers - are in. What to make of them? I think the best way to describe them would be a crouching ovation: people who've tried it like the fact that Microsoft is trying ...
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Android's Voice-Activated Search Is an Awesome Calculator and Conversion Tool [Android Tip]

# androidtip Android phone's Google voice search is handy as is, but reader Michael Crider shares a tip with us that we didn't think about beforeâ€"it also means you have Google's calculator and conversion tools available via voice activation. More »
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GPS Snags Would-Be iPhone Thief

Crook attempts to make off with iPhone in San Francisco. Too bad for him it was being used to test a real-time GPS tracking app at the time.
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Sony Ericsson C902


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Video: Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini and mini pro video tour - part 1 of 2

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini and X10 mini pro are two small Android 1.6 powered smartphones that feature 2.5-inch QVGA resolution touchscreen displays. The pro version adds a full QWERTY keyboard to the package. We check them both out in this unboxing and feature touch video. Watch the video here.
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