Monday, October 18, 2010

T-Mobile Takes Mobile Data Plans Into Prepaid Arena

T-Mobile USA will introduce prepaid data plans and a USB stick for PCs on Monday.
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Verizon Wireless adds 3G to its Network Extender

Verizon Wireless is planning a new version of its femtocell that adds 3G data access. Originally posted at Dialed In
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T-Mobile Lowers Data 'Cap' to 5GB

T-Mobile says it will begin slowing down data speeds after a user hits 5GB, starting Friday.
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Four New Jersey Students Named Verizon Wireless Hopeline Scholars

WARREN, N.J., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Four students of Rutgers University School of Social Work have been named 2010 Verizon Wireless HopeLine® Scholars, including Jennifer Alles, Tamara Davis, Alberto Olarte and Janina Tauro. Funded by a $100,000 Verizon Wireless grant , the Verizon Wireless HopeLine Scholarship Fund was created in conjunction with the Center on Violence Against Women ...
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CoPilot® Live(TM) Launches $4.99 USA GPS Navigation App for Android

PRINCETON, N.J., Oct 15 /PRNewswire/ -- ( http://www.myprgenie.com ) -- ALK Technologies , today, announced CoPilot Live USA bringing full-featured, voice-guided GPS navigation to Android smartphones and tablet devices for the breakthrough price of just $4.99. Already a popular choice for iPhone and iPad owners, CoPilot Live USA for Android provides easy to follow ...
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GTA TeleGuam to Invest $2M in 3G Wireless Network Expansion in Guam

TAMUNING, Guam--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GTA TeleGuam makes $2 million network investment to expand 3G wireless coverage to stay ahead of data communications growth from smartphones in Guam.
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HTC Desire (US Cellular)

The HTC Desire on US Cellular is a near-clone of the HTC Incredible on Verizon, and it's easily US Cellular's best smartphone.
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Jobs Takes a Swing at Android, BlackBerry

Last week, Google's Eric Schmidt touted the virtues of Android's "open" system over the "closed" Apple iOS. Today Steve Jobs hit back, arguing those terms are just a "smokescreen" clouding the "real issue." Jobs had some unkind words for RIM, too. Sales of Android devices might be starting to outpace sales of iPhones -- but that’s just a blip, according to Steve Jobs. “We are confident [our ...
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In-Stat: Over 2B Bluetooth devices to ship by 2013

Bluetooth technology has made its way past mobile handsets to other devices such as mobile PCs, automotives and industrial and medical equipment, thus boosting its overall adoption rate, a new study reveals.
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T-Mobile Lowers Data 'Cap' to 5GB

T-Mobile says it will begin slowing down data speeds after a user hits 5GB, starting Friday.
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RIM, Sprint Announce BlackBerry 'Style' 9670 Clamshell

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) today officially announced one of its most poorly-kept secrets of 2010: The BlackBerry 'Style' 9670 clamshell.
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On Center Software Names Gary Bartkus Director of Sales

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- On Center Software, an industry leader in construction software development, proudly announces that Gary Bartkus has joined the company as the new director of sales. He reports to Cecilia Padilla, vice president of On Center Software.
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Sprint's 4G network expanding to New York, LA, San Francisco

Sprint, the first mobile provider to launch a 4G network in the US, will soon bring its next-gen mobile data infrastructure to three of the biggest cities in the country. read more
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Sony ditches Symbian

Sony Ericsson announced today that it's cutting the cord with the Symbian operating system, a move that may put the platform on life support. Sony Ericsson's withdrawal of support for the mobile OS means that the only major player left building phones for the platform is Nokia, which is currently in troubled financial waters.
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T-Mobile to push Android 2.2 to MyTouch 3G

A long-awaited Froyo update for the original T-Mobile MyTouch 3G is expected to begin its release as early as today, breathing new life into an old handset.
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HTC Gratia Android phone outed (full specs)

HTC ‘s newest Android phone has been revealed, the HTC Gratia, though given it appears to be a European version of the HTC Aria they’re not making a huge fuss over it. Packed into a compact chassis is Android 2.2 Froyo, a 5-megapixel camera and HTC Sense; there’s also a 3.2-inch HVGA touchscreen and 600MHz Qualcomm processor, along with dualband 900/2100 HSPA/WCDMA and WiFi b/g. Connectivity ...
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BlackBerry Style 9670 detailed

Sprint has told us pricing and some basic specs on the BlackBerry Style 9670, but how about some more solid details direct from the horse’s mouth. RIM has put up the smartphone’s product page , confirming that the clamshell has EVDO Rev.A 3G, WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, as well as a 5-megapixel camera with continuous auto-focus, a flash image stabilization and VGA 640 x 480 video recording ...
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Motorola Tries to Invalidate Apple Patents

Motorola is seeking to invalidate Apple patents in an attempt to head off a potential lawsuit.
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Intellectual Property

In Ring Plus, Inc. v. Cingular Wireless Corp. , No. 09-1537 (Fed. Cir. Aug. 6, 2010), the Federal Circuit affirmed the district court's findings in all respects except for one.
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Deal creates world's biggest mobile social games company

Japan's DeNA - maker of the mobile-only Mobage social game - is to buy ngmoco, creating what the companies say will be the biggest mobile social games company in the world. read more
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Sanyo Electric In talks with Nidec to sell motor business -Kyodo

Sanyo Electric In talks with Nidec to sell motor business -Kyodo
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Sony ditches Symbian

Sony Ericsson announced today that it's cutting the cord with the Symbian operating system, a move that may put the platform on life support. Sony Ericsson's withdrawal of support for the mobile OS means that the only major player left building phones for the platform is Nokia, which is currently in troubled financial waters.
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HP bids for Palm as they venture into the smartphone market

HP currently has a small presence in the mobile phone market with a device called the HP iPaq which runs on Microsoft's Windows Mobile operating system.
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Bluetooth SIG Formally Announces Smart Energy Effort

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bluetooth SIG announces focus on Smart Energy, distributes two papers for manufacturers of solutions in the industry.
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Permanently Erasing Text Messages

I deleted a bunch of old text messages from my cell phone but heard that they could still be accessed. Is this true?
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Nokia unveils new phone

Nokia Oyj unveiled details of its first phone with new Symbian 3 software on Tuesday, designed to challenge the iPhone and Blackberry at the high-end of the market.
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EA Mobile Reveal Windows Phone 7 Games

EA mobile to create games for new Mobile Phone 7 handsets Posted by T3 Online
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Apple-Motorola, EasyJet, Venture Capital: Intellectual Property

A Motorola Inc. unit sued computer manufacturer Apple Inc. asking a court to rule it doesn’t infringe 12 Apple patents for mobile telephone technology, and that the patents aren’t valid. The patent action is the latest in a series of lawsuits involving the two companies. The unit of Schaumburg, Illinois-based Motorola Inc. filed three lawsuits and a trade complaint against Cupertino, California ...
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Sony Corp. UK Regulatory Announcement: Sony Ericsson reports third quarter 2010 results

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 15, 2010 Sony Ericsson reports third quarter 2010 results Q3 Highlights: Turnaround continues with third consecutive quarter of profits Continued success of smartphone portfolio keeps ASP at high level Launch of Xperiaâ„¢ models in new markets, including China and the U.S. The consolidated financial summary for Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB (Sony Ericsson ...
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The Blackberry Torch boasting a touch screen, full Qwerty keyboard and optical trackpad

The Blackberry Torch features a touch screen, full Qwerty keyboard and optical trackpad for easy navigation and data input through the user interface. The handset provides great messaging, connectivity and other features along with a 5 megapixel camera.The handset has both Wi-Fi and 3G network support for a fast internet connection allowing you to utilize the email client which can be configured ...
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Nokia Siemens Denies Lingering Ties To Iran Surveillance

The company is still paying for the political sins of a business it no longer owns.
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Windows Phone 7 Shows Why Device Exclusivity Sucks

Microsoft has finally unveiled the Windows Phone 7 platform--including a diverse selection of ten different Windows Phone 7 smartphones right out of the gate. Despite Microsoft's struggles getting into gear in the mobile game, Windows Phone 7 looks awesome. Unfortunately, Windows Phone 7 is also a prime example of why device exclusivity is bad for all parties and handicaps the potential of the ...
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Sanyo Electric In talks with Nidec to sell motor business -Kyodo

Sanyo Electric In talks with Nidec to sell motor business -Kyodo
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HTC Gratia Android phone outed (full specs)

HTC ‘s newest Android phone has been revealed, the HTC Gratia, though given it appears to be a European version of the HTC Aria they’re not making a huge fuss over it. Packed into a compact chassis is Android 2.2 Froyo, a 5-megapixel camera and HTC Sense; there’s also a 3.2-inch HVGA touchscreen and 600MHz Qualcomm processor, along with dualband 900/2100 HSPA/WCDMA and WiFi b/g. Connectivity ...
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Nokia E7 Slide Communicator : In The Flesh, Initial Impressions, CBD Still Wows!

Yesterday, at Nokia Philippines' Connect Create Entertain event in Makati, the media got a chance to play with and learn more about four new Nokia devices that are slated for release in the country either late this Q4 or early next year. Nokia E7 , the company's latest communicator device, is one of these phones. First Impressions : As soon as Mr. Rhomel Marcojos of Nokia handed me the E7 unit ...
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Sony Ericsson Reports Third Consecutive Quarterly Profit on Android Push

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, the mobile-phone venture of Sony Corp. and Ericsson AB , posted its third consecutive profitable quarter, aided by demand for smartphones running Google Inc.’s Android software.
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Clearwire and Sprint to Launch 4G in Los Angeles


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Nokia outs C5-03 touch phone on Symbian^1

And when we thought Nokia’s all out with their new Symbian^3 OS, they’ll surprise us with this Nokia C5-03 running on Symbian^1 with a resistive touch screen. The Nokia C5-03 looks like a cross between the Nokia 5800 XM and the Nokia C6-01, only a cheaper and dumbed-down version. Nokia C5-03 specs: 3.2″ resistive screen [...] Related posts: Nokia Touch Phone rumors are true Others are calling it ...
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First Look: Verizon Droid with Google Maps GPS

Motorola and Verizon take the wraps of the Droid -- an Android 2.0 phone that packs impressive features including Google's turn-by-turn GPS service.
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Sony Ericsson Phone Business Hurt By Component Shortages

Handset shipments at mobile phone giant fail to meet quarterly expectations, according to analysts polled.
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EA Mobile to Publish Games for Windows Phone 7

11 October 2010 EA joins launch lineup of Xbox LIVE-enabled mobile titles slated to release this fall.
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Nokia Starts Shipping C7, Its Second Symbian 3 Phone

Nokia has started shipping the C7, its second phone based on the Symbian 3 operating system
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Verizon to offer 3GB, 5GB iPad data plans

Verizon Wireless will offer 3GB and 5GB iPad data plans in addition to the 1GB plan it initially announced. It will charge $35 monthly for a 3GB plan and $50 for 5GB.
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Android Atlas Weekly 20: 5 Reasons Android is better than iPhone (podcast)

A look at Android 3.0, a dual-core phone and the top 5 reasons Android is better than the iPhone, on this week's edition of Android Atlas Weekly join Justin Eckhouse along side guest host, CNET Associate Editor, Antuan Goodwin. $lazy(window.GeckoVideoPlayer, CBSi.lazy.videoPlayer, function(){ loadGeckoVideoPlayer({ parentElement: 'universalVideoid50094365', flashVars:{ autoplay: 'false ...
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Windows Phone 7: the enterprise application glitch

OPINION: Why Microsoft's clean slate approach is bad for the enterprise.
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Nokia outs C5-03 touch phone on Symbian^1

And when we thought Nokia’s all out with their new Symbian^3 OS, they’ll surprise us with this Nokia C5-03 running on Symbian^1 with a resistive touch screen. The Nokia C5-03 looks like a cross between the Nokia 5800 XM and the Nokia C6-01, only a cheaper and dumbed-down version. Nokia C5-03 specs: 3.2″ resistive screen [...] Related posts: Nokia Touch Phone rumors are true Others are calling it ...
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Review: Nokia BH-905 Bluetooth Stereo Headset

When going for mobile, wireless music, there are the little in-ear Bluetooth headsets â€" the ones that make you look like a Secret Service agent, and then there are the monster headphones, which seem more like an accessory for whoever is the currently cool hipster/rap star than for a humble Bluetooth headset toting writer.
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