Super Cellphone Deals & News: Aug 23, 2010

Monday, August 23, 2010

BlackBerry Torch First-look Review

The BlackBerry Torch is the most important smartphone from RIM in recent memory. This device, based on the new BlackBerry OS 6.0, is expected to reinvigorate the brand. Shaun Mahal brings us a preliminary review.
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HTC's Tablet Could Have Touchscreen Tech From Microsoft-Invested N-Trig [Tablets]

# tablets What would you like to see in a HTC tablet 1 z Something running Android? Chrome OS 1 z A touchscreen built by N-Trig, the same guys who were behind the Microsoft Surface 1 z UPDATED MoreÂ Â»
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Windows Phone 7 hardware details leaked

Although none of the handset makers have officially released details about the devices that will accompany the launch of Windows Phone 7, we're starting to get a pretty good idea of what's coming.
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Final Windows Phone 7 Developer Tools Releasing Sept. 16

Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 will launch later this year, but the final version of its Windows Phone developer tools will be released on Sept. 16, the company said in a Monday blog post.
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Loss of popularity adding to BlackBerry woes in India

The governmentÃ¢s tough stand on the operation of BlackBerry services in India until it addresses all its security related issues, is not the only cause of worry for the Canadian mobile phone company .....
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Birdsville finally gets 3G mobile coverage

BIRDSVILLE residents were hooked up to permanent 3G mobile services for the first time last week after Telstra began transmission on a new tower.
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Apple Patents a Desktop Touch-Screen Computer

It was only a matter of time. You can touch your iPod, changing songs with the swipe of a finger. You can touch your iPhone, clicking away on a virtual keyboard or zooming into images and maps.
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LG GW910 Windows Phone 7 touchscreen smartphone passes through the FCC

The FCC has approved the LG GW910, a Windows Phone 7 touchscreen smartphone. The phone features a QWERTY slide-out keyboard, what appears to be a front-facing camera, and 3G data support. Read the full story here.
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A Tedious and Personal History of 3G [3G]

# 3g Don't tell me how many G's your new phone has. We've all loved and lost so many G's at this point. MoreÂ Â»
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Motorola Updates Android Upgrade Schedule

Motorola has posted a revised schedule of software updates for its Android devices. In the U.S., Motorola says that the Droid X will receive Android 2.2 by late summer. The Backflip will be updated to Android 2.1 during the third quarter. Motorola is in the process of testing Android 2.1 for the Cliq and Cliq XT, and expects to deliver it late in the third quarter or early in the fourth quarter ...
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Cheapest Sony Ericsson Vivaz Contract Deal The Sony Ericsson

Cheapest Sony Ericsson Vivaz Contract Deal The Sony Ericsson Vivaz is the most popular mobile phone in the market. It Comes with the latest 8.1 Megapixel Camera with Auto Focus and Flash Light. It also offers autofocus in its video mode and a dedicated video capture key.
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Verizon Wireless Snags Centennial Communications Assets

BlackBerry Torch First-look Review

Verizon expands customer with purchase

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini gets Euro Mobile Phone 2010-2011 plum

Sony Ericsson has bared that the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini has been awarded â€œEuropean Mobile Phone 2010-2011â€ by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA). Chosen for its unique combination of compact size and excellent performance with a comprehensive range of features, the accolade highlights Sony Ericssonâ€™s commitment to deliver smartphones optimised for communication and ...
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Motorola has issued a cease and desist order against a Web site that was hosting leaked Droid X software.
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BlackBerry Torch 9800 UK release date and price announced

First BlackBerry OS 6 handset to hit UK this October Posted by Luke Johnson
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Non-emergency phone number 111 on trial

A new non-emergency phone number for people needing medical care is being trialled.
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini gets Euro Mobile Phone 2010-2011 plum

BlackBerry Torch First-look Review

Loss of popularity adding to BlackBerry woes in India

The governmentâ€™s tough stand on the operation of BlackBerry services in India until it addresses all its security related issues, is not the only cause of worry for the Canadian mobile phone company, Research In Motion (RIM).
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Younger kids join cell phone frenzy

18 percent of elementary school children have mobile phones. For middle schoolers that figure jumps to 61 percent.
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Loss of popularity adding to BlackBerry woes in India

Sprint offering free femtocell to customers with coverage issues

According to a Sprint representative, Sprint has started issuing free 3G voice and data capable Airave femtocells to customers that have "specific in-building coverage issues." Femtocells act as mini cell towers that connect cell phones to the carrier's network over the user's broadband internet connection. The original Airave did not offer 3G data capabilities and sold for $99.99 up front and ...
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HTC's Tablet Could Have Touchscreen Tech From Microsoft-Invested N-Trig [Tablets]

BlackBerry releases paid apps in Aus

After months of waiting, Research in Motion (RIM) has confirmed that Australian BlackBerry users would be able to purchase apps from the BlackBerry App World store.
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Mobile Nips Carolina 2-1

ZEBULON, NC - The Carolina Mudcats and Mobile BayBears locked in a pitcher's duel on Saturday night as Five County Stadium as Josh Collmenter and Scott Carroll locked horns and both pitched into the seventh inning however, it would Mobile taking advantage of their chances as they defeated the Mudcats 2-1.
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Faulty cell? Hold the phone. Records show that Goodman called assistant, not 911.

Faulty cell? Hold the phone. Records show that Goodman called assistant, not 911.
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Three Windows Phone 7 All-Touch Phones Leaked

The upcoming Samsung Cetus, LG E900 and HTC Mozart all-touch smartphones will all run Windows Phone 7.
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BlackBerry standoff: Some questions and answers

What are BlackBerry services? Which aren't? A: Mobile push-email and messenger. RIM delivers these two services through mobile operators, such as Airtel and Reliance Communications.
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Touch Screen Or Keypad? Nokia X3 Offers Both

The company targets new X3 Touch and Type toward consumer cell phone market.
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These phones are smart with battery life, too

HTC Legend - silver Cnet rating: 4 stars out of 5 (excellent) The good: The HTC Legend boasts a beautiful design with an AMOLED touch screen. The Android 2.1 smart phone adds a faster processor, more RAM and a camera flash. HTC Sense user interface features... Android - HtcSense - HTC Corporation - HtcLegend - Touchscreen
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Trusted Resource for the Working RF Engineer

Bluetooth system architects strive to reduce cost, component count, and power consumption while maintaining high production yields for both chips and modules. Traditionally, the first three requirements are met by integrating off-chip components.
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FASTTAKES: Nokia, Qualcomm, Bharti, iiNet, Vimpelcom, Sistema Shyam

Nokia has boosted its in-app tracking capabilities by purchasing US mobile analytics firm Motally . The Finnish vendor will adapt Motallyâ€™s service for the Qt, Symbian, Meego, and Java platforms, and expects the deal to close this quarter.
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HTC Desire Android 2.2 Froyo update rolling out to Vodafone users now

Our own Russell Jefferies has confirmed that the Android 2.2 Froyo update for Vodafone's HTC Desire is now rolling out, free of Vodafone branded applications. The update for the HTC Desire was originally said to launch "7-10 days" from August 10th, so it's just a few days late. For more information on what the Android 2.2 update includes, read our original launch story, which details all of the ...
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PRESS-RELEASES: Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini is 'European Mobile Phone for 2010-2011'

Sony Ericsson is pleased to announce that the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini has been awarded "European Mobile Phone 2010-2011" by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA). Chosen for its unique combination of compact size and excellent performance with a comprehensive range of features, the accolade highlights Sony Ericsson's commitment to deliver smartphones optimized for communication ...
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LG iPad Killer : LG Optimus Tablet - Do You Believe the Hype?

Mr. Chang Ma , LG Electronics Mobile Devices Unit Vice-President for Marketing, is so confident about the quality of LG's upcoming Android Optimus tablet that he daringly told WSJ last Thursday , "Our tablet will be better than the iPad . " Ma even added that LG's slate is also gonna have "high-end features and new benefits," and that "It's going to be surprisingly productive." Of course. As yet ...
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Touch Screen Or Keypad? Nokia X3 Offers Both

The company targets new X3 Touch and Type toward consumer cell phone market.
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Cheapest LG Pop GD510 black Contract Deal The LG Pop GD510

Cheapest LG Pop GD510 black Contract Deal The LG Pop GD510 black is the most popular Smartphone in the LG mobile phone. It comes with the latest 3 inch touch screen and 3G Technology. The Camera Resolution of LG Pop GD510 black 3.2 Megapixel Camera is available on it.
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Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Coverage at Virginia's Fort Eustis Military Base

LAUREL, Md., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in southeastern Virginia, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site. The new cell provides increased wireless voice and 3G data coverage in Fort Eustis, Va. The increased coverage is part of the company's aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each ...
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Motorola: Thou Shalt Not Install Leaked Froyo ROMs On Your Droid X [Motorola]

# motorola For some reason or another, Motorola really doesn't want Droid X owners downloading a leaked Froyo ROM before the Android update officially launches. Hence, the cease-and-desist letters that are being sent out by the company's director of information security. MoreÂ Â»
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China's ZTE wins European mobile network contractâreport

BEIJING, Chinaâ€"Chinese telecoms equipment maker ZTE has won a $254-million contract to build a mobile network in Hungary, reflecting the company's growing strength in Europe, a report said Monday.
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SANYO Joins Hand with 200 Nationwide Stores For 30% Projector Growth in 2nd Half of the Year

SANYO will focus on small projector market expansion with 2 main models, PDG-DSU30 and PLC-XW200, to reach all consumer segments. The company has joined hand with 200 nationwide home appliance stores
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BlackBerry standoff: Some questions and answers

What are BlackBerry services? Which aren't? A: Mobile push-email and messenger. RIM delivers these two services through mobile operators, such as Airtel and Reliance Communications.
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Samsung expands lead in 2Q10 DRAM market, says iSuppli

Samsung Electronics' aggressive investment in advanced manufacturing technology paid off in spades in the second quarter of 2010, allowing the company to outproduce competitors and expand its lead in the global DRAM technology market , according to iSuppli.
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Jobs confirms iOS 4 update to fix 3G performance issues

Are you one of the unlucky folks who updated their iPhone 3G phone only to find out there were performance problems with the iOS 4 upgrade? Well, fear not. There is hope and it comes in the form of a short email from Steve Jobs. MacRumors reports that an email to Jobs stated: Iâ€™ve waited patiently through [...]
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