Super Cellphone Deals & News: Aug 29, 2010

Sunday, August 29, 2010

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-Mobileâ€™s G2, the long-awaited successor to the G1.
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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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Motorola Droid X Boasts Longest-Lasting Battery: Report

The Motorola Droid and the Dell Streak out-surfed a number of Android-running devices in a battery-testing contest devised by Laptop Magazine. The HTC Incredible came in last.
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HTC-Columbia wins team trial at Spanish Vuelta

HTC-Columbia won the first stage of the Spanish Vuelta Saturday, a team time trial through Seville, handing Mark Cavendish the leader's jersey.
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Samsung Mobile Ships One Million Galaxy S Devices in the US

Samsung Mobile today announced that it has shipped one million of its Android 2.1-powered Galaxy S devices in the U.S. market. Samsung Mobile began shipping the Galaxy S portfolio on July 15, which are currently available with ATT and ...
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iPod Touch, Typhoid Outbreak: Hot Trends

'iPod Touch,' 'typhoid outbreak,' 'Hindenburg Omen,' 'ArcSight,' 'home mortgage,' 'Toyota recall,' 'U.S. GDP' and 'e-Books' are the trending topics on Google and Yahoo.
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Mobile Content Class Action Settlement Announced

CHICAGO, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of mobile content providers, including Flycell, Inc., Glomobi, Mobilefunster, Inc., Thumbplay, Inc., WebAMG Holdings, as well as the marketing affiliate Glispa, LLC, and the aggregator Motricity, Inc., have agreed to settle a number of class action lawsuits against them, involving claims that these companies charged wireless subscribers for "mobile ...
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T-Mobile G2 build flashes to other devices to great results, new widgets

Remember that T-Mobile G2 build that leaked out earlier this week? Even if you didn't, the ROM still managed to find its way onto other Android devices by way of some clever (if not elementary, dear Watson) hacking, and from that very binary comes some vivid imagery. Nothing too surprising or earth-shattering, unless of course you find a Google Voice widget absolutely mind-blowing. And if you do ...
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Networks: Where's the Bear?

Despite a rash of troubling macroeconomic indicators that suggest the recovery may have lost its forward momentum, media buyers and network executives remain confident
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LG Infinia 60PK750

LG's 60PK750 plasma HDTV is a real looker, but it doesn't match the performance of other plasma TVs.
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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 LGâ€™s Indian unit.
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T-Mobile G2 build leaks out, points to potent MSM7x30 chipset?

What's inside the T-Mobile G2, aside from fancy hinges and an HSPA+ capable modem 1 z We can't say for sure, but this week saw a zip file from China set the Android community astir with visions of vanilla frozen yogurt heaped high atop a stack of powerful silicon. Android Guys discovered an allegedly leaked G2 Android 2.2 build (sans Sense ) at the website of one 911sniper , last seen outing ...
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Windows 95 Birthday, Windows Phone 7 Tools Marked Microsoft Week

Microsoft's week involved the 15th anniversary of Windows 95's official release, announcements about Windows Phone 7 and a Windows 7 study.
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Cricket match-fixing: suspicion falls on 80 games

More than 80 international cricket matches will be investigated amid allegations of a multi-million-pound match-fixing racket.
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GPS and phone stolen

A Garmin GPS and cell phone cord were stolen from a vehicle parked in an unlocked garage. Police said the theft happened on Hilda Avenue sometime between Monday night and Tuesday morning. Anyone with information is asked to contact Const.[...]
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Nokia C3 Review : Specs, Price, Photos, Verdict

As you all know, Nokia C3 is one of the most talked about phones on TP -- and for good reason; From the very time I saw it in the flesh back in April, I just knew this phone would be an instant hit when it reaches our shores. Here's TechPinas' Quick Review of Nokia C3 Overview Nokia C3 the is first Series 40 handset to don the Nokia E-series-esque full QWERTY thumb-type keypad trait. Made ...
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Windows Phone 7 brings ilomilo, Crackdown 2: Project Sunburst to PAX Prime

The Windows Phone 7 team got in touch to tell us that not only would they be at PAX Prime next week, but they'd be bringing their A game lineup from the extensive launch title list. Look for Crackdown 2: Project Sunburst, The Harvest, Twin Blades, Fruit Ninja, Rocket Riot, and ilomilo out on the showfloor.
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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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Monday Morning Mobile: GPS

RISMEDIA, August 30, 2010â€"It seems like these days you cannot have a conversation about mobile technology without the acronym GPS coming into play and with good reason. Today more than ever, acronyms like GPS and LBS (location-based search/service) reallyâ€¦
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Southern League Notebook: Postseason picture starting to take shape

After Sunday's games, the contenders for the Southern League playoffs will all have seven games remaining in the second-half pennant chase. Each team will have two series left to play. For two teams in both divisions, it will determine whether they make this year's playoffs. In the South Division, where the Suns won the first-half title, (assuring them of hosting at least the first two games of ...
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Android 2.2 now available on the Verizon Droid Incredible

Android 2.2 has finally arrived for the Droid Incredible. Here's how to get it.
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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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Bluetooth 4.0 could help return of the wristwatch

New low power spec for battery-powered devices Remember wristwatches? With the surge in smartphones and their instant access to time and other information, fewer people seem to wear a watch these days.
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Bluetooth 4.0 could help return of the wristwatch

Verizon's Samsung Fascinate Galaxy S smartphone now available for pre-order

Samsung's latest Galaxy S Android smartphone, the Fascinate for Verizon Wireless, is now available for pre-order from Best Buy. The smartphone features a Super AMOLED 4-inch touchscreen display, speedy 3G connectivity for web browsing, mobile hotspot capabilities to allow the phone to connect up to 5 WiFi enabled devices, an HD capable camera/camcorder, and Google's Android 2.1 operating system ...
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BlackBerry apps now available in RP

Canada-based Research in Motion (RIM), maker of mobile brand BlackBerry, is finally allowing its Filipino customers to purchase applications for their smart phones.
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For Sale Brand Apple iPhone 4G 16GB and 32GB

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 to hit US for less than $300 unlocked, we go hands-on

Last time we heard of Sony Ericsson's Xperia X8 it was crawling around the FCC , but last night we found the little thing in a more welcoming, though equally as judgmental place -- our hands. Formerly codenamed the " Shakira ," we were hoping the Android phone would be a bit more modern and slim, but sadly that's just not the reality of the rather chunky smartphone. Just like its X10 Mini and ...
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W.Va. gov. wins Democratic primary for US Senate

Popular Gov. Joe Manchin won the Democratic nomination Saturday and will face GOP primary winner and wealthy businessman John Raese in the race to fill the Senate seat vacated by the late Robert C. Byrd. John Raese - Robert Byrd - United States Senate - Republican Party - United States
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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 friendsâ€™ locations.
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Droid Incredible Update to Android 2.2 Begins, Says Verizon

Verizon Wireless has started releasing an upgrade to the much-awaited Android 2.2 operating system for Droid Incredible smart phone.
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SANYO Conserves Environment with 1,500-time Rechargeable Battery âEneloopâ

Ã‡Ã'Â¹Â·Ã•Ã¨ 26 ÃŠÃ"Â§Ã‹Ã'Â¤Ã 2553 12:51 Â¹. SANYO (Thailand) Co. Ltd. would like to introduce the latest development of the originally 1,000-time rechargeable battery â€œEneloopâ€. It is now capable of being recharged for 1,500 times and ready to be used immediately right out of the pack without charge needed.
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BlackBerry named Maltaâs most popular smartphone

Vodafone figures show that BlackBerry continues to outpace sales of any other smartphone on the Maltese market.
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India BlackBerry users hold breath over ban

India's BlackBerry users are holding their breath as they wait to see if the government carries out a threat this week to ban encrypted messages sent on the phones due to fears of misuse by militants.
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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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Brando USB Multi-Touch Smart Pad

The USB Multi-Touch Smart Pad from Brando replaces your mouse or trackpad and adds a numeric keypad. With the flick of a switch, you change from the numeric keypad to a multi-touch smart pad that lets you scroll, click, zoom in/out, and magnify a portion of the screen display using two-finger gestures. Three-finger gestures let [...] Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear , Laptop Gear ...
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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-Mobileâ€™s G2, the long-awaited successor to the G1.
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Hotmail push email for iPhone 4, Palm and Windows Phone 7

Exchange ActiveSync allows Hotmail push email on mobiles Posted by Devina Divecha
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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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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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Woman nearly scammed in call

PALM BAY â€" -- The desperate voice on the other end of the phone line sounded like a grandson in need.
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Wavetooth Waterproof Bluetooth Headset Means You Can Swim and Talk, Finally

Having a waterproof phone is all well and good, but letâ€™s face it, sometimes you just donâ€™t want to hold it to your head while your swimming, or bathing yourself. But you just have to have that conversation with someone right there, right then. Hey, we donâ€™t judge. So what would make the whole thing make more sense? A waterproof Bluetooth headset, of course. And thatâ€™s exactly what the Wavetooth ...
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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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