Wednesday, September 22, 2010

LG Vortex Could Be Verizon's Version of the LG Optimus One Android OS Smartphone

The LG Optimus One is an inexpensive Android OS-powered smartphone that was officially unveiled last week. According to an unconfirmed report, this entry-level model is going to be released by Verizon Wireless as the LG Vortex.
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Sprint Could Discontinue Unlimited Pricing

Sprint reevaluates its "Simply Everything" plan.
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Verizon Wireless Encourages And Enables Mobile Application Development With Tools For Developers

Detroit - Verizon Wireless is expanding the number of tools available to members of the Verizon Developer Community (VDC) with the addition of third-party technology and services that will help developers create and enhance the value of their applications, the company announced today at the VDC Conference taking place in Las Vegas.
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Video review: BlackBerry OS 6 on the Curve 3G for Verizon

A few days ago we posted our video review of the BlackBerry 3G 9330 on Verizon. We covered the stock phone that currently ships with the "been there, done that" BlackBerry OS 5. Today we're taking a fresh look ...
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Video review: BlackBerry OS 6 on the Curve 3G for Verizon

A few days ago we posted our video review of the BlackBerry 3G 9330 on Verizon. We covered the stock phone that currently ships with the "been there, done that" BlackBerry OS 5. Today we're taking a fresh look ...
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Motorola exec struts Medios TV guide platform capabilities in IBC video

After seeing Motorola's sweet-looking NYXboard QWERTY remote last week, we were itching to know if the hardware was part of a bigger plan. A new video featuring exec Malcolm Latham now answers that question, highlighting several key features in the company's Medios TV guide platform. We've known that at its core the HTML-based software was created to provide a similar viewing experience across ...
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Android makes deep inroads into business, hurts BlackBerry

Android's footprint in the workplace has gone up 60 percent in just a few months, ChangeWave found in a study today. Only 10 percent of US companies used Android in May, but the number shot up to 16 percent in August. The iPhone was the only other platform to grow but moved up just slightly to 31 percent.... BlackBerry - Handhelds - Smartphone - Android - Apple
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Motorola Droid X Android 2.2 Update Starts Tomorrow

Those with a Motorola Droid X Android phone may be looking forward to tomorrow as the word is that Wednesday will see Motorola make Froyo available for this handset. Motorola has a tagline on their website which states that they are “still on track for a summer launch of Android 2.2 for the Droid X.” [...]
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China tops Europe in mobile downloads

Mobile subscribers in China download more applications and games to their handset than consumers in western Europe, figures from Canalys show.
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Windows Phone 7 phones coming to 3, Orange, O2, T-mobile, Vodafone

Microsoft still won't confirm launch date on 5 UK networks The UK's five biggest mobile networks: 3, Orange, O2, T-mobile and Vodafone, will all stock handsets running Microsoft Windows Phone 7.
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Windows Phone 7 offered by all Carriers in UK later this Year

Microsoft said according to the Inquirer that all five carriers in the UK will offer Windows Phone 7 devices later this year. This means that Microsoft is having a broad launch of WP7 devices in the...
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Sanyo tops lithium-ion battery market in 2Q10, says TSR

Sanyo maintained the top share of the lithium-ion batery market in the second quarter of this year with a 21% share, according to Teschno Systems Research (TSR) . Samsung SDI, LGChemical, and Sony followed.
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Sprint 4G detected in San Francisco

Sprint has quietly deployed its WiMax/4G network in San Francisco prior to the official launch. Originally posted at Dialed In
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BlackBerry maker to launch computer tablet

WATERLOO, Ontario, Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Canada's Research In Motion Ltd. is set to launch a touch screen tablet computer with a QNX Software Systems platform, sources told The Wall Street Journal. Research In Motion - Wall Street Journal - Touchscreen - Smartphone - BlackBerry
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LG U.K. intros C300 Town QWERTY phone

Today LG announced the C300 Town for the U.K. The Town is a feature phone with a full QWERTY keyboard and a 2.4-inch display. It's built to make it easy to access social networks, and has a handful of multimedia features, too. Read the full story here.
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'Galactic Taz Ball' is easy videogaming... too easy

The touch screen portion of the Nintendo DS has found many uses over the years. Ninja Gaiden made it a battling canvas and Phoenix Wright and Professor Layton made it the home of point-and-click style mystery adventures. A bevy of language-teaching and b.
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Sony Ericsson CEO: "big surprise" soon, no iPhone rivalry

Sony Ericsson chief Bert Nordberg in an interview (below) hinted that the company has a "big surprise" in store in the next few months. He couldn't say more in talking to GlobalAtlanta but is believed to be alluding to the PlayStation phone, a Gingerbread (Android 3.0) device with a large touchscreen and slide-out PSP-style controls. It may arrive as soon as October.... iPhone - Smartphone ...
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Verizon Wireless Continues To Open Its Network To Developers With Launch of Location, Messaging, and Network APIs

Detroit - Verizon Wireless said today it is continuing to open its network by making available 20 different location-, messaging- and network-based application programming interfaces (APIs) to developers.
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Nokia delays N8 launch

Symbian^3 mobile pushed back Nokia has delayed shipment of the N8, the first mobile phone to run the latest version of Symbian software and a device meant to turn around the company's slump. "In some markets, we had planned to start delivering the N8s to our pre-order customers by the end of September," the company said in a statement. "To ensure a great user experience, we have decided to hold ...
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Sony Ericsson W705 4GB Silver


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Mehware launches Viking Funeral for iPhone and iPod touch

Viking Funeral for iPhone and iPod touch is an addictive pick up and play trajectory game. Simply launch one of three modes, Battle, Target, Versus and take aim at either viking enemies or opponents over Bluetooth/WiFi in "Versus" mode. Flick the screen to shoot boulders and tilt to move. Explore the viking world. Head to the tavern with the viking coins you gain through gameplay to gamble your ...
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Sprint's WiMAX service switches on early in San Francisco

A check today discovered that Sprint has quietly started active, publicly usable tests of its WiMAX-based 4G network in San Francisco. Those with devices like the HTC Evo 4G or Samsung Epic 4G have found that some parts of the city will flip over to the faster access. Quick testing by PCWorld saw the incomplete network reaching speeds of almost 3Mbps downstream and 1Mbps upstream.... WiMAX ...
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HTC Desire HD gets Walkthrough Video

HTC unveiled the HTC Desire HD Android phone a week ago. HTC developed a new version of their UI that will run on the Desire HD. HTC Sense introduces a number of key innovations including a series...
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Jorno iPad and iPhone Bluetooth keyboard up for pre-order

Cervantes today started taking pre-orders for the Jorno Keyboard. The Bluetooth keyboard is tailored to Android, iPads, iOS 4-running iPhones and iPods for those who regularly need to type while away from home. The entire keyboard folds up and comes with a cradle to keep devices at a natural angle.... IPhone - Bluetooth - IPad - Smartphone - Handhelds
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Dropbox BlackBerry Now Available for All, Android and iOS Apps Get Updates [BlackBerry]

# blackberry BlackBerry/Android/iOS: BlackBerry addicts, your days of emailing yourself files are nearly numbered. File syncing service Dropbox has released its previously closed beta BlackBerry app into the open, while also giving Android and iOS users some nice new features. More »
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Nokia N8, Electric Cars: Hot Trends

'Nokia N8' and 'electric cars' are the trending topics on Google and Yahoo.
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Sprint's WiMAX service switches on early in San Francisco

A check today discovered that Sprint has quietly started active, publicly usable tests of its WiMAX-based 4G network in San Francisco. Those with devices like the HTC Evo 4G or Samsung Epic 4G have found that some parts of the city will flip over to the faster access. Quick testing by PCWorld saw the incomplete network reaching speeds of almost 3Mbps downstream and 1Mbps upstream.... WiMAX ...
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Mobile Phone Games

Having done my own personal survey, I have come to learn that some of us have too much time on our hands by taking advantage of our mobile phone games, whether it be memory, puzzle, action, strategy, trivia, etc.
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China tops Europe in mobile downloads

Mobile subscribers in China download more applications and games to their handset than consumers in western Europe, figures from Canalys show.
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Sprint Offers Customized Connections for Small Businesses; Custom Bundles Add More Annual Savings to High-Value Offer

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sprint announced an additional $120 annual savings for small businesses that combine one of Sprint’s mobile broadband plans with any of Sprint’s featured plans.
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GPS fix hitting Samsung Captivate smartphone today

Today Samsung announced that it is rolling out an over-the-air GPS update for the Samsung Captivate. According to Samsung, "An update to improve the Samsung Captivate's GPS performance is now available. Captivate customers will receive a notification on their device that an update is available and will simply need to download the file to update their phone. The updates will be pushed to ...
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T-Mobile Sued For Blocking "Legal Marijuana" App

T-Mobile is being forced to answer to its decision to ban a mobile app that allowed users to find local medical marijuana dispensaries.EZ Texting is suing T-Mobile on behalf of its client WeedMaps....
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Scosche freedomMIC Bluetooth microphone for Flip camcorders

The next accessory intended to work with Flip Video’s new FlipPort socket has arrived, and it’s a Bluetooth lavaliere microphone from Scosche . Like the Blue Microphones Mikey , the Scosche freedomMIC snaps onto the bottom of the Flip UltraHD or MiniHD, but rather than integrating the microphone into the adapter itself, you get a small clip-on microphone that connects wirelessly. Bluetooth Class ...
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Press Release: Sanyo Innuendo by Kyocera Features Illuminating Style and Affordability

At just $49.99 a month, Sprint's Everything Messaging 450 Plan Pairs with Sanyo Innuendo to Bring Sprint Customers Wireless Entertainment, Productivity and Value While Showcasing Individual Style Read the full story here.
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Shocker! Jorno folding Bluetooth keyboard available for pre-order

Of all the Bluetooth keyboards that have been released for portable devices lately, this is certainly one of them. Cervantes Mobile's Jorno doesn't look particularly comfortable, but it does fold up into a tiny square, it's got a cradle that will fit most handsets, and it's compatible your favorite Bluetooth HID profile-enabled devices. It will be out early next year for $99, although if you pre ...
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BlackBerry set to unveil tablet computer Monday

Toronto, Sep 22 : Though BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIM) is keeping mum, the Canadian company is expected to unveil its BlackPad tablet computer to rival Apple's iPad Monday, according to media reports in North America.
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BlackBerry set to unveil tablet computer Monday

Toronto, Sep 22 : Though BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIM) is keeping mum, the Canadian company is expected to unveil its BlackPad tablet computer to rival Apple's iPad Monday, according to media reports in North America.
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Samsung admits Galaxy Tab display issues with Android apps

Samsung acknowledged today that some Android Market apps on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab will run at a smaller resolution than the 7-in. screen allows.
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Nokia N8 is available for pre-order

Long awaited Nokia N8 is available for pre-order.
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Nokia N8 is available for pre-order

Long awaited Nokia N8 is available for pre-order.
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Motorola Droid X Android 2.2 Update Starts Tomorrow

Those with a Motorola Droid X Android phone may be looking forward to tomorrow as the word is that Wednesday will see Motorola make Froyo available for this handset. Motorola has a tagline on their website which states that they are “still on track for a summer launch of Android 2.2 for the Droid X.” [...]
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The Facebook Phone, if it had existed, should have considered Symbian OS

Sometimes journalists put two and 'x' together to make four, and when they're right, careers are made. This weekend, TechCrunch have tried to make a similar jump and announced that they reckon that " Facebook is Secretly Building A Phone ," a claim that Facebook have denied (reported at Mashable and others).
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China tops Europe in mobile downloads

Mobile subscribers in China download more applications and games to their handset than consumers in western Europe, figures from Canalys show.
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RIM Blackberry Curve 3G 9330 - charcoal gray (Verizon Wireless)

Despite its entry-level status, the RIM BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 is a decent smartphone for the price.
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Samsung Craft First Impressions

The Samsung Craft is the world's first multi-mode LTE/CDMA phone, more specifically a TouchWIZ QWERTY slider for MetroPCS.
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T- Mobile Customers Blocked From Texting For Weed

Apparently T-Mobile has been blocking some text messages that contain questionable material. Don't go apologize to your significant other for that one time you yelled at them for making you wait an hour at the restaurant just yet - plus they could have at least called! It seems the messages in question come from an Ez Texting client, [...]
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MetroPCS launches first 4G LTE market and phone

The prepaid phone provider launches country's first phone on the next-gen wireless network. But the Samsung Craft, for now, only works in Las Vegas.
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