Nokia targets entry-level smartphone market

Phone giant drops features to lower handset cost Nokia's Symbian-based 5250 phone is its cheapest touchscreen smartphone yet at €115 (£95) -- but to get the price that low, Nokia has had to ditch some of the features of its predecessor.
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Motorola Bolsters Android Push with 280 North Buy

Motorola, in a sign of its commitment to the Google Android operating system, has reportedly purchased 280 North, an open-source applications developer.
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Bluetooth iPad keyboard case crosses FCC [Updated]

Bluetooth keyboards for the iPad aren’t exactly rare, but we’re still waiting for that perfect pairing: something portable, that doesn’t add too much bulk and that makes for an impromptu netbook replacement when you need to batter in a few thousand words on the move. Shenzhen Paoluy Silicone Technology Co.’s new iPad keyboard case (BL-BKB76), freshly spotted at the FCC , certainly looks like it ...
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Windows Phone 7 to Get Half a Billion Dollar Marketing Blitz

Microsoft will spend a reported half a billion dollars to market it's fledgling smartphone the Windows Phone 7. How does this compare to previous Microsoft product launches? Microsoft - Microsoft Windows - Smartphone - Window Phone 7 - Operating system
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T-Mobile G2: Everything We Know

Ultra-fast HSPA+ Internet access and a beastly 1GHz Qualcomm processor are just a few tantalizing hints about T-Mobile’s G2, the long-awaited successor to the G1.
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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. More »
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In Lawrence, Carter homeowners win tiny tower battle

LAWRENCE â€" Score one small victory for the Carter Road Homeowners Association in its ongoing lawsuit with the township over the proposed construction of two 140-foot cell phone towers near their homes.
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Verizon Wireless Increases Network Capacity in Warsaw, Indiana

WARSAW, Ind., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Warsaw, Ind., that expands network capacity, enabling more customers in the area to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; access the Internet; view high-quality videos; and download music, games and ringtones, while enjoying clearer ...
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Games, social apps top APAC developer interest

Mobile developers and industry watchers in the region tell ZDNet Asia that app creators are most likely to offer software based on games, social networking and lifestyle to capitalize on the current mobile app craze.
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Nokia C6 comes to Vodafone free on contract

Both Nokia C6 and N8 confirmed for the network Posted by Thomas Tamblyn
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Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network in Williston, Vermont

WILLISTON, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and Internet access in Chittenden County, Vermont, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network. Earlier this year the company earned recognition from J.D. Power and Associates for “Highest Call Quality Performance among Wireless Cell Phone Users in the Northeast” *. Consumer ...
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Cricket's First Android Phone Comes with $55 Unlimited Plan

Month-to-month mobile provider, Cricket, has just launched its first Android phoneâ€"the Sanyo ZIO. It costs $250 out the door, but doesn't require a two-year contract. Furthermore, Cricket is offering a $55-per-month Android plan that includes unlimited voice minutes, text messages, e-mail, and web browsing with no additional taxes or fees. Yum. The phone itself looks [...]
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...avago technologies is offering the alm-2712, which claims the lowest noise figure of any filter-lna-filter modules in the industry, integrates pre- and post-high rejection fbar filters to provide ...
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Touch Screen Touch-up

When applied over glass displays, these transparent conducting films make better touch screens for smart phones and tablet computers. They're more electrically conductive than the films used now, which means better touch response; they prevent electromagnetic interference from other parts of the device, so you can run more applications at the same time; and they let more light through, which ...
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Alert family saves Palm Bay grandmother from costly phone scam

An 82-year-old Palm Bay woman who thought she was bailing a grandson out of a Canadian jail instead nearly fell victim to a wire transfer scam targeting senior citizens.
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Motorola Bolsters Android Push with 280 North Buy

Motorola, in a sign of its commitment to the Google Android operating system, has reportedly purchased 280 North, an open-source applications developer.
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Samsung 90 and 30 Series Blend LCD Monitor and HDTV

Samsung's 90 and 30 Series monitors offer full 1080p resolution, HDMI, and HDTV tuners...and they serve as desktop computer monitors.
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HTC Desire hits U.S. Cellular today

It’s no HTC Desire HD , but we like the original HTC Desire enough to be pleased its finally arrived on US shores thanks to U.S. Cellular . The carrier is now offering the Android 2.1 smartphone for $199.95 after a mail-in rebate, complete with a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, HTC Sense UI and 3.7-inch Super LCD display (rather than the AMOLED panels that are in such short supply ). There’s also an ...
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New Bluetooth Spec Could Mean a Comeback for Wristwatches

The recent approval of the Bluetooth 4.0 specification has caught the eye of watchmakers, who think the new spec could be used to add wireless capabilities to watches or other small devices.
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Samsung 90 and 30 Series Blend LCD Monitor and HDTV

Samsung's 90 and 30 Series monitors offer full 1080p resolution, HDMI, and HDTV tuners...and they serve as desktop computer monitors.
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Windows Phone 7 to Get Expensive Marketing Blitz

Advertising can make or break a smartphone, so it's no surprise that Microsoft's marketing tab for Windows Phone 7 will reportedly exceed $400 million.
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Four Friday Android Anecdotes

Today's Android anecdotes include details about Android 2.2 Froyo for the Droid Incredible, a root for the EVO 4G, an Android battery battle, and pre-orders for the Samsung Fascinate.
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Verizon Wireless Distributing Flash Update For Moto Droid

Verizon Wireless on Thursday said it is sending a new update to the Motorola Droid that will enable it to download and install Adobe Flash Player Mobile 10.1.
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BlackBerry maker battles to avert India shutdown

BlackBerry's maker is bidding to assuage Indian security concerns but the government is cranking up the pressure in a row that could see core features of the popular smartphone shut down next week.
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Samsung Says MetroPCS Launching LTE in September

A Samsung executive has said that MetroPCS plans to launch its Long Term Evolution network in September using Samsung networking equipment and will also launch the Samsung-made Craft LTE phone. Jaebeom Choi, vice president of systems research and development for Samsung Electronics, said that Las Vegas and Dallas would be the first two markets to see MetroPCS' LTE network. If MetroPCS launches ...
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SANYO introduces 1,500-time Rechargeable Battery "Eneloop"

SANYO ( Thailand ) introduced the latest development of the originally 1,000-time rechargeable battery "Eneloop".
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Four Friday Android Anecdotes

Today's Android anecdotes include details about Android 2.2 Froyo for the Droid Incredible, a root for the EVO 4G, an Android battery battle, and pre-orders for the Samsung Fascinate.
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Sprint quietly sells 3G femtocell, Verizon set to follow

Sprint has begun offering a 3G EV-DO femtocell and Verizon plans to follow in the coming months.
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China Unicom profit down 62 percent on 3G roll-out

China Unicom Ltd., one of China's three major state-owned phone carriers, said its first-half profit plunged 62 percent due to costs of rolling out its third-generation network. China Unicom - China - People's Republic of China - Asia - 3G
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LG Electronics Plans to Invest $500 Million in India, Seoul Daily Reports

LG Electronics Inc. plans to invest $500 million in India over the next five years for research and development and capital expenditure, the Seoul Economic Daily reported, citing Shin Mun Beom, head of LG’s Indian unit.
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Thousands seeking mortgage help line up at Palm Beach County Convention Center this morning

Thousands seeking mortgage help line up at Palm Beach County Convention Center this morning
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Verizon Wireless Now Offering Flash 10.1 to Moto Droid

Verizon Wireless today announced that it is pushing a new over-the-air update to the original motorola Droid. The new software will allow Droid owners to find and download the Adobe Flash PLayer Mobile 10.1 from the Android Market. Adobe's Flash Player Mobile 10.1 will give the Droid access to Flash content on web sites, as well as Flash-based games. The software update and Adobe Flash Player ...
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Verizon Wireless Distributing Flash Update For Moto Droid

Verizon Wireless on Thursday said it is sending a new update to the Motorola Droid that will enable it to download and install Adobe Flash Player Mobile 10.1.
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BlackBerry maker battles to avert India shutdown

BlackBerry's maker is bidding to assuage Indian security concerns but the government is cranking up the pressure in a row that could see core features of the popular smartphone shut down next week.
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Android phones gaining on the competition

With all due respect to Obi-Wan Kenobi, this may indeed be the Android you’re looking for.
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Sprint EV-DO Femtocells Boost Mobile Coverage

Can you hear me now? Sprint quietly offers free EV-DO femtocells for customers lacking adequate wireless signals on their mobile phones.
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Sony Ericsson sees opportunity in Facebook Places

Mobile-phone company Sony Ericsson says it sees significant new opportunities for businesses to develop games based around Facebook Places, which allows users of the social networking site to track friends’ locations.
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Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network in Williston, Vermont

WILLISTON, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and Internet access in Chittenden County, Vermont, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network. Earlier this year the company earned recognition from J.D. Power and Associates for “Highest Call Quality Performance among Wireless Cell Phone Users in the Northeast” *. Consumer ...
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Touch Screen iMac and MacBook Have Been Patented

Apple devices are well known for the quality of their touch screens, with devices like the iPhone having some of the best multi touch capability. Apple is now in the process of perhaps expanding touch screen capability to bigger device s, namely the iMac and MacBook. A European patent filed by the hardware engineering manager at Apple, Paul Costa, shows what appears to be an iMac. The computer ...
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Suspicious Death in Palm Coast; Boyfriend Held on Drug Charges

PALM COAST, Fla. -- A woman's mother heard yelling over the phone, then nothing, so she called the sheriff's office.  One person has since been arrested.
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Suspicious Death in Palm Coast; Boyfriend Held on Drug Charges

PALM COAST, Fla. -- A woman's mother heard yelling over the phone, then nothing, so she called the sheriff's office.  One person has since been arrested.
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BlackBerry must give access or face ban, says India

NEW DELHI, Aug 27 â€" India insisted today it would block some BlackBerry services next week if the smartphone maker did not address security concerns, and government officials said they were hopeful for a solution soon. Time is running out for Canada’s Research In Motion to give India the means to track and read its secure email and instant ...
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Cricket Starts Selling Sanyo ZIO

The high-resolution, Android-powered cell phone will be available on a low-cost $55 per month service plan.
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HTC's bid for a flagship Windows Phone 7 device has just leaked out, thanks to Engadget. This baby is named the T8788 and it looks slick as hell. HTC has produced a shiny, glimmering chromed-up...
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Samsung enters NZ notebook market

Samsung is launching its notebook range in New Zealand this month. It’s the first time the Korean manufacturer has marketed laptops here.
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Windows Phone 7 through a developer's eyes

Developer Justin James shares his perspective about the pros and the cons about development for Windows Phone 7. Find out what he thinks could be the Achilles' heel for Windows Phone 7.
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The Many Faces of 3G

An anonymous reader writes "Did you ever notice how each new generation of cell-phone tech gets branded '3G,' and the previous thing is retroactively downgraded to some lesser number of Gs? An MIT engineer explains why in this brilliant essay about '3G' over the last 10 years, showing how the cell carriers have kept offering it and swiping it away to sell more stuff. He cites numerous Cingular ...
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An Overview Of The Feature Packed Blackberry 9300 Curve 3G

RIM have taken there Blackberry Curve series of mobile handsets and updated the connectivity facilities, resulting in the new 9300 Curve 3G, a phone that boast the usual great messaging facilities backed by the ultimate coverage whilst on the move and at home.
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