Super Cellphone Deals & News: Oct 1, 2010

Friday, October 1, 2010

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Verizon Wireless launches recycling/trade-in program

Computerworld - Verizon Wireless Friday launched a wireless device trade-in program, offering users a convenient way to recycle old gear -- and get a gift card if the product retains any residual value.
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Motorola Oasis Bluetooth headset hands-on and first impressions

Motorolaâ€™s Oasis Bluetooth headset has dropped onto our desk; along with the companyâ€™s promise that itâ€™s the most comfortable weâ€™ll ever wear. Looking a little like a prop from Star Trek, the Oasis has a Voyager Pro+ style boom microphone and an over-the-ear battery block, but itâ€™s Motorolaâ€™s testing on around 500 different ears that they say has given them the edge over Plantronics , Jawbone ...
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Google Acquires Touchscreen Typing Startup BlindType

BlindType , a touch-typing software that greatly increases the accuracy of typing on touch screen devices, announced on its blog this afternoon that it has been acquired by Google. The company addresses a problem with mobile devices: the fact that the move from QWERTY keyboards to touch screens has changed how we interact with the letters we press while typing. While many of us can type on full ...
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Wind Mobile files complaint about rivalâs dropped-calls claim

Wind Mobile has filed a complaint with the federal Competition Bureau over claims made by rival Rogers that its discount brand Chatr has fewer dropped calls and a better network than its new competitors.
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Jawbone, Cisco collaborate on Bluetooth headset for workers

Jawbone headset maker Aliph and Cisco have partnered up on a new Bluetooth headset, the Jawbone Icon for Cisco. Based on the standard Jawbone Icon, the device will automatically pair with cell and Cisco Unified IP phones at the same time. From the headset, users can answer calls from either their desk or cell phone in sequence.... Bluetooth - Cisco - Jawbone - Data Communications - Aliph
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Leap and Pocket Complete JV Launch

Leap Wireless and Pocket Communications today announced that they have closed the formation of a previously announced joint venture in order to expand its coverage in southern Texas. Both companies provide pre-paid wireless services. The joint venture takes control of both Leap's and Pocket's wireless assets and operations in the south Texas region, from San Antonio to Laredo and in the Rio ...
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EA Mobile Scores with FIFA Soccer 11 for iPhone and iPod Touch

EA Mobile, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. and the worldâ€™s leading mobile games publisher, announced the availability of EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer 11 in the App Store. The popular soccer franchise features over 30 officially licensed leagues, 35 authentic stadiums, 500 licensed teams and more than 15,000 players from around the world for thunderous [...]
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Verizon Wireless launches recycling/trade-in program

Samsung to drop Symbian support

Samsung plans to withdraw support for the Symbian mobile platform and will close its Symbian developer facilities by the end of the year.
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HTC Spark Leaks Again

The HTC Spark leaked out yesterday in a ROM, giving us a tiny peak into a sweet new device. Today, Engadget has provided a much meatier look at the Spark, complete with real pictures of this monster-...
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Improved Multi-Touch User Interface Technology and Revolutionary Keyboard for Touch Screen Devices to Auction at ICAP ...

CHICAGO, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- ICAP Ocean Tomo , the intellectual property brokerage division of ICAP plc (IAP.L) and the world's premier patent auction firm, is set to auction a patent portfolio of multi-touch user interface IP at its upcoming Fall Auction on November 11th in Napa, California. Owned by Frogpad, Inc. , the lot includes two US and three foreign counterparts which have been ...
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T-Mobile 'pot censorship' case goes up in smoke

A text messaging company that sued T-Mobile claiming that it blocked its service because one of its clients was in the medical marijuana business has reportedly settled out of court.
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Is Symbian Dying? Vendors Abandon Platform

Nokia sticks with Symbian, but Samsung joins the rolls of those abandoning the mobile operating system. Nokia - Symbian - Mobile operating system - Mobile Computing - Samsung
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Wind Mobile files complaint about rivalâs dropped-calls claim

Androidâs Openness Doesnât Mean Itâs Less Secure

Recent â€˜TaintDroidâ€™ findings that Android apps shared user location data are a testament to the power of open source--not evidence of its failings. OpenSource - Android - Mobile operating system - Directories - Articles
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Motorola sued by Microsoft over Android patent

(Reuters) â€" Microsoft Corp. sued Motorola Inc. for patent infringement on the handset maker's line of Android phones, the latest development in a web of legal actions in the evolving smartphone business.
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Nokia N8 is coming, you buying?

The Nokia N8 has started shipping in other countries and though thereâ€™s no specific date for local release, Nokia Philippines has put up an email alert for those interested to get the news as soon as itâ€™s out. The Nokia N8 is supposed to revive Nokiaâ€™s strength in the smartphone market and the upcoming release [...] Related posts: Nokia N97 Mini coming out this September? There been a number of ...
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HTC Hero to be first Android Flash phone

HTC is doing a great job of prolonging its time in the Android limelight, ahead of launches from larger rivals like Samsung and Motorola.
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Ask Techland: How Should I Replace My Ancient Cell Phone?

Former teacher charged

MARTINSBURG - A former Berkeley County teacher, charged earlier this month with six counts of felony child abuse for allegedly beating her six children over the course of several years, was arraigned Tuesday on nine additional felony counts chargin...
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Samsung Drops Developer Support for Symbian

Samsung's developer support program, Mobile Innovator, is dropping support for the Symbian. Symbian - Samsung Group - Mobile Computing - Nokia - Symbian OS
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Sony Ericsson Product Testing Videos a Huge Success

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Oct. 1, 2010) - The product testing focus groups recently published on the Sony Ericsson YouTube channel have been hugely popular with the brand's online fan base.
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Wind Mobile hits Chatr with competition complaint

Ask Techland: How Should I Replace My Ancient Cell Phone?

Samsung Latest To Can Symbian Support

Samsung has announced to developers that it no longer plans to support the Symbian platform moving forward. Sony Ericsson dropped support for Symbian last month.
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Sony Ericsson Announces LiveView, a Button-Sized Bluetooth Micro Display

Sony Ericsson today announced LiveView micro display with remote control functionality mirrors the activities of your mobile phone. The Sony Ericsson LiveView runs on Android and is part of the Sony Ericsson Extras portfolio. It uses Bluetooth connectivity to ...
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Android Apps More Open Than Users Know

One of the elements of Android that is often touted over iOS and other mobile platforms is that it is open source. The open nature of Android means that vendors can build on and extend the platform, or that developers are free to create apps unfettered by restrictive rules and approval processes. A new report, though, shows that many Android apps take that open nature a bit too far and share ...
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T-Mobile WebConnect Rocket 2.0

T-Mobile's newest HSPA+ modem lets you access the network's blazing speeds, but it's slower than the previous generation of modem.
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Nokia starts shipping N8

Nokia says it has finally started shipping its long-awaited N8 smartphone after several delays, but canâ€™t say which markets will see it first.
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Verizon Wireless Launches Trade-In Tool

Verizon Wireless has opened a new portal where customers can trade in their old used cell phones in exchange for Verizon Wireless gift cards. Customers go to the web site and provide information about their device. Verizon then calculates an offer for the phone. The original Motorola Droid, for example, was valued at only $54, despite being in good shape, while an HTC Droid Incredible garnered ...
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T-Mobile Says 4G Can Wait, Clearwire WiMax Is âNicheâ

Deutsche Telekom AGâ€™s T-Mobile USA said it doesnâ€™t need to rush into getting a fourth-generation mobile network, and it prefers technology known as long-term evolution, or LTE, over Clearwire Corp.â€™s WiMax.
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Sprint CEO and execs resign from Clearwire WiMAX board

Sprint CEO Dan Hesse has resigned from the Clearwire board of directors, along with Keith Cowan, Sprintâ€™s president of strategy and corporate initiatives and Steven Elfman, their president of network operations, citing â€œan abundance of cautionâ€ over recent developments in antitrust law. The exact nature of the concerns was not explained, but the decision apparently came after questions raised by ...
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Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network in Sherborn, Massachusetts

SHERBORN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and Internet access in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network.
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LG, Microsoft team-up in cloud computing

LG, Microsoft team-up in cloud computing
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Sprint: Network Upgrade Will Help Migrate iDEN Customers to CDMA

Sprint makes changes with long-term effects.
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T-Mobile G2 gets an early unboxing

T-Mobile's official street date for the G2 is Wednesday next week, but we knew some pre-orderers would be getting the phone early , and it looks like we've already got an unboxing to show for it. Rugged, free-spirited tipster Silverwolfe did the honors, and even managed to size the phone up against the original G2 while he was at it. Check out a few shots below, or hit up the source link for the ...
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Denard Robinson: Mobile Quarterback Injury Study (How Often Do They Get Hurt?)

All the talk about Denard Robinson getting injured in the near future got me wondering how other mobile QBs have been handled, and how frequent injuries occur. These are my findings. Â Michael Vick: Virginia Tech (1999,2000) Carries: 262 Yards: 1,318 TDs: 18 Michael Vick averaged about 12 carries per game and missed two games out of 22 possible career games due to injury. He carried the ball ...
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Sprint Prepping Network Overhaul and iDEN-to-CDMA Transition

Sprint is planning a drastic overhaul to its entire wireless network in order to achieve several goals, said Bob Azzi, senior vice president of networks at Sprint. It plans to whittle the number of base stations it operates down from 66,000 to 46,000. Sprint will replace many of the antennas and radios at the base stations with ones that have better power output ratings as well as improved up ...
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