Phone technologies offer new options to avoid distractions caused by drivers tempted to respond to incoming e-mails and text messages Some smart phone applications offer inexpensive ways to keep your eyes off your mobile devices and on the road while still staying in touch with co-workers, friends and family.
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Sunday, August 1, 2010
Samsung scores FCC approval for first LTE phone
Samsung appears to have won the race to be the first device manufacturer to gain approval from the Federal Communications Commission for a phone based on the 4G LTE standard.
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Back-to-school shopping: It's all on your phone
When students and their parents hit the shopping malls for their back-to-school needs this year, they should be armed with their lists -- and their mobile phones.
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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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The New Games People Play: How Game Mechanics Have Changed In The Age Of Social
The crux behind game mechanics is the feeling that you’ve accomplished something; “If you’re clicking on a plot of land or a musical note that is an accomplishment†says Social Gaming Network’ s Shervin Pishevar. The new social gaming gives you the opportunity to share these goals with your social graph so that many people see them, as well as the chance to work on these accomplishments ...
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Japan mobile phone makers to roll out 'augmented reality'
The "Terminator" had it, US fighter pilots use it and it's the next hot feature on Japanese smartphones -- "augmented reality" which peppers the world around you with useful bits of information.
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Biffle snaps winless streak at Pocono
Greg Biffle ended a near two-year winless streak in the Sprint Cup Series by taking Sunday's Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway.
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BlackBerry service to be suspended by UAE
Some BlackBerry services will be suspended in the United Arab Emirates from Oct. 11 because the services do not fall in line with the country's regulations, the UAE telecommunications regulator said on Sunday.
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BlackBerry Service to Be Suspended by UAE
BlackBerry service to be suspended from October 11 in UAE BlackBerry - United Arab Emirates - Smartphone - Middle East - Handhelds
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Touch screen delights
Everything from virtual fly-through videos, imagery and track guides, to weather updates and fire and avalanche safety advice is available at the touch of a screen at the Department of Conservation (Doc) Wakatipu's Queenstown Regional Visitor Centre, thanks to a Queenstown technology company. read more
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HTC releases Froyo update for Desire mobile phone
HTC will begin rolling out its Android 2.2 update to unlocked Desire handsets this weekend.
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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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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 Ericssonâs Pocket TV Confirmed On T4
Sony Ericsson today confirmed highlights from their second series of YouTube smash, Sony Ericsson’s Pocket TV, to be aired this summer on Channel 4’s T4 and 4Music.
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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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Nokia C3 Promo Line at SM North EDSA - 9PM
TechPinas Exclusive : Looks like Nokia C3 One Day Promo has been a smashing success! At 9 o'clock in the evening (or an hour before mall closing time), people were still lining up for Nokia C3 at Nokia Store, SM North EDSA . Proof? Here: Photos courtesy of TP Friend, Elvin Mendoza . (Got photos of the lines at the malls for today's Nokia C3 Promo? Care to share them with other TP readers? Please ...
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Sprint Bringing 3G Case to Apple iPod touch?
FCC filings show Sprint is working on a snap-on 3G-capable case for the Apple iPod touch, dubbed "The Peel."
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Motorola Droid Officially Getting Android OS 2.2 Upgrade Next Week
Motorola has promised to release a version of Android OS 2.2 for the Motorola Droid at some point next week. The latest version of Google's operating system will bring Adobe Flash support as well as other enhancements.
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LG Electronics launches LG Mobile Truck Roadshow across Sarawak
KUCHING: LG Electronics, a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances is bringing its latest products to consumers in Sarawak via the LG Mobile Truck.
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LG Optimus Z launched in Korea
Two days after we had a face-to-face with the LG Optimus GT540 its big brother, the Optimus Z (LG-SU950/KU9500) was also released in Korea. The Korean model will even have it’s own over-the-air TV receiver (which will be absent once it hits global distribution): With the 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon at its core, Optimus Z is [...] Related posts: LG Optimus GT540: Android for cheap LG Philippines ...
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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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Video review: Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini and X10 mini Pro
Sony Ericsson's Xperia X10 mini and X10 mini Pro phones are distant cousins to the relatively large and high end Sony Ericsson Xpera X10 Android smartphone. As you might guess, the mini models are small, in fact quite small. ...
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Plans for a new telecommunications tower at the highway department’s site off Great Oak Lane are moving forward.
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Nokia Siemens in Talks with Private Equity Firms
Nokia Siemens Networks is in talks with several private equity firms about a potential investment in exchange for a minority stake, people briefed on the matter said.
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Nokia seeks new CEO to fight competition
Nokia is reportedly looking to replace its CEO as it struggles to compete in the smartphone market.
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HTC-RCom tie up to launch âAndroidâ smart-phone
NEW DELHI: Taiwan based handset maker HTC today entered into an exclusive partnership with cellular operator Reliance Communications to launch a 3G-enabled smart-phone in the Indian market, priced at Rs 16,590.
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Detergent uses GPS to stalk customers
A Brazilian promotion for Omo detergent involves 50 boxes that have GPS inside. Customers lucky enough to buy one of these boxes will be followed home in order to be given a very technological prize.
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T-Mobile UK pumps out the iPhone 4
Shaves tariffs Last month, we reported T-Mobile UK's price-plans for the iPhone 4. Today the telco start shipping the iphone, and has come in with lower tariffs .… Free On-Demand Webcast - Virtualizing the Hard Stuff
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Nokia-Siemens JV in talks with PE firms to sell stake: Report
Nokia-Siemens JV in talks with PE firms to sell stake: ReportNokia-Siemens JV in talks with PE firms to sell stake: Report
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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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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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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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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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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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Consumer Reports: Budget bicycles, apps for motorists
Summer is a great time to get out of the gym and hit the road â€" especially on a bike. Consumer Reports recently asked more than 3,300 of its online readers to rate their bikes.
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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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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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Motorola Droid Officially Getting Android OS 2.2 Upgrade Next Week
Motorola has promised to release a version of Android OS 2.2 for the Motorola Droid at some point next week. The latest version of Google's operating system will bring Adobe Flash support as well as other enhancements.
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Detergent uses GPS to stalk customers
A Brazilian promotion for Omo detergent involves 50 boxes that have GPS inside. Customers lucky enough to buy one of these boxes will be followed home in order to be given a very technological prize.
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Samsung to launch 3D television this month
Samsung will launch the first 3D television globally in the first week of August. The TV will offer a unique feature of a touchscreen remote, which will enable the user to watch all channels on the remote itself.
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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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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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Android Market Hits 100,000 Apps?
The Android Market may have just hit another major milestone. Android Community reports that the App Market has just hit 100,000 submitted apps. This number comes courtesy of AndroLib, which watches over more than just the official Android Market. As a res...
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