Super Cellphone Deals & News: Nov 4, 2010

Thursday, November 4, 2010

RIM announced new BlackBerry Curve 3G (9300)

Yesterday, Research in Motion (RIM) introduced the latest BlackBerry that will hit the market, the BlackBerry Curve 3G (9300). Itâ€™s not just a 3G version of the widely popular and affordable BlackBerry Curve 8520 which would be the Curve 8530, but the 9300 has a few improvements internally. I think this should be called BlackBerry [...]
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ITC to Investigate Motorola's Patent Claims Against Apple

The U.S. International Trade Commission has agreed to investigate patent infringement claims Motorola filed against Apple.
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Sony Ericsson Introduces Accessories into Its Competition Programme

Sony Ericsson has begun to introduce accessories into its competition programme alongside mobile phone handsets as prizes on its global Facebook page. (PRWeb November 04, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11/prweb4734504.htm
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Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network in Dracut, Massachusetts

DRACUT, 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. Earlier this year the company earned recognition from J.D. Power and Associates for â€œHighest Call Quality Performance among Wireless Cell Phone Users in the Northeastâ€ *. Consumer ...
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Sprint launches NYC/LI 4G network

When Lancaster, Pa., best known for its Amish Country, receives the latest technology before New York City, it's likely to cause an eyebrow or two to be raised. That's exactly what happened, however, as Sprint today launched its 4G network in New York City and slivers of Long Island, making our region the 61st city to [...]
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Smart launches BB Lite Bundles

MANILA-With more and more mobile subscribers acquiring BlackBerry smartphones, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) yesterday launched Blackberry Lite Bundles, a suite of unlimited â€˜sachetâ€™-style offers for individuals using the device. Smart was the first mobile operator in the Philippines â€" a predominantly prepaid market â€" to offer the BlackBerry solution on a prepaid and flat-rate basis, which ...
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Sprintâs 4G Network Screams New York, New York!

The continuous expansion of Sprint is being highlighted today with the availability of 4G network, which used WiMax technology in New York. The list of urban concentrations where Sprint will provide 4G network access until the beginning of the next year comprises Miami, Denver, Washington, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Altogether with Sprintâ€™s spread of 4G [...] Sprintâ€™s 4G Network Screams New ...
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Sony Ericsson Introduces Accessories into Its Competition Programme

3G phone coverage reaches top of the world

KATHMANDU, Nepal, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- The Internet has ascended Mount Everest and climbers can now make video calls, a Nepalese telecom firm said Friday.
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European Commission grant offers Symbian a boost

The Symbian Foundation, which recently lost its respected executive director and the backing of two major phone makers, is getting a much-needed boost through a European Commission-sponsored project.
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ITC Scrutinizes Apple After Motorola Complains

The merry-go-round of lawsuits about patent infringement in smartphones has just taken its latest spin: The ITC is investigating Apple after Motorola alleged it was violating 18 Motorola-owned patents in every iDevice it sells. Is either of them right, or is the entire patent law system in the wrong? Recently Motorola filed suit against Apple, alleging that the smartphone maker's iPhone, iPad ...
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Touch Internationalâs Multi-Touch Technology takes Electronica 2010 by Storm

Global touch screen manufacturer, Touch International, and German-based touch screen distributor, Zabel, partner together to exhibit Touch Internationalâ€™s Multi-Touch Resistive (MARS) technology at Electronica 2010 in Munich, Germany, November 9-12. (PRWeb November 02, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/multi-touch/resistive/prweb4732484.htm
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Samsung Galaxy Tab review

The story of the Galaxy Tab has been quite a saga, to say the least. In fact, it was actually back in May that we first heard rumblings of Samsung's plans to unleash a 7-inch Android tablet much like its Galaxy S phones, but it was only after months of painful teasing -- including a cruel look at just its packaging on the Engadget Show -- that Sammy finally unveiled the Galaxy Tab to the world ...
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Photos Most Popular With Sony Ericsson Facebook Fans

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Nov. 1, 2010) - A poll on the official Sony Ericsson Facebook page has revealed that fans favour taking photos instead of videos.
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The 12 best games for mobile and web

Favourite mobile, web and desktop apps PC Advisor presents the best games for Google Android, BlackBerry and Apple iPhone, and recommends the best web-based games for your desktop or laptop PC.
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Sony Ericsson: Be patient with Android 2.1 upgrade

On Sunday, Sony Ericsson finally started rolling out the Android version 2.1 upgrade to its Xperia X10 family, which also includes other improvements.
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Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network in Wilton, New Hampshire

WILTON, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and Internet access in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network in Wilton.
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Is Windows Phone 7 really easiest? A quick test

Microsoft is really working the "save us from our phones" angle for Windows Phone 7, claiming that its platform is 20 per cent more efficient than rivals like the iPhone and Android. Computerworld reports on internal Microsoft research, which found that common tasks require fewer steps on Windows Phone 7.
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Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network in Wilton, New Hampshire

ITC to Investigate Motorola's Patent Claims Against Apple

The U.S. International Trade Commission has agreed to investigate patent infringement claims Motorola filed against Apple.
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HTC partners with SoundHound to offer music discovery app on smartphones

Today HTC and SoundHound announced a new partnership. SoundHound provides a music and search discovery application, and HTC has begun to offer the software on its handsets. The first devices with SoundHound embedded include the HTC Desire HD and the HTC Desire Z. "SoundHound makes music search and discovery on mobile devices fast, accurate and delightful. Working with a global innovator like HTC ...
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 finally gets Android 2.1

While other phones have Gingerbread and Honeycomb dreams, the X10 series is fighting to stay relevant.
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Twitter versus Seesmic on Windows Phone 7

(Credit: Ina Fried/CNET) If you make Twitter part of your daily routine, like we do , you'll want to know which mobile app to use on Windows Phone 7. Seesmic and Twitter are both currently available in the Windows Phone Marketplace, and we tried them out head-to-head on our Samsung Focus . Twitter for Windows Phone 7 We previewed Twitter prior to the Windows Phone 7 launch, but loaded up the ...
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Nokia Taking a Rural Road to Growth

The cellphone maker will expand its agricultural data service to Nigeria as it continues its push into emerging markets.
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HP will flog Palm Pre 2 handsets

THE INQUIRER MAKER OF EXPENSIVE PRINTER INK HP will soon start selling Palm Pre 2 handsets directly.
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Sprint Unveils First 4G Mobile Network in the Big Apple

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starting today, Sprint 4G â€" the next generation in wireless service â€" is available to customers in New York City, Hartford, New Haven, New Brunswick, Trenton and Tampa.
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Sprint 4G WiMAX network launches in NYC, 5 other markets

Today Sprint announced that its 4G WiMAX network is now available in New York City. It's also available in Hartford and New Haven, Connecticut, New Brunswick and Trenton, New Jersey, and Tampa, Florida. Sprint's 4G WiMAX network is available in a total of 61 markets. Read the full story here.
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European Commission grant offers Symbian a boost

Sprintâs 4G Network Screams New York, New York!

How to get on-screen music controls for your N8

Sometimes you need to get to your music player fast on your touchscreen Symbian phone. You could use the multi-task bar or homescreen widget, but Fone Arena have had a look at Music Bar , which will 'temporarily â€˜re-programâ€™ one of the physical buttons on smartphones like the N8 to pop up the basic music controls on screen.
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Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000

The Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000 is a great starter keyboard for those that want added comfort in their typing experience.
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Apple sues Motorola over mobile phone patents

Two lawsuits say Motorola violated six patents Apple has two lawsuits against Motorola and Motorola Mobility in a US federal court, claiming violations of its patents in multiple Motorola mobile phones, including the Droid line.
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Will Windows Phone 7 Help Microsoft Get Its Mojo Back?

How Microsoft, history's most powerful tech company, is trying to ensure that its best days aren't behind it
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Kobie Wins Two 2010 Summit Marketing Effectiveness Awards for Outstanding Marketing Campaigns

Kobie Marketing, a leading loyalty marketing and technology agency, today announced it won two 2010 Summit Marketing Effectiveness Awards for its work with Verizon on the Business Link Rewards loyalty program enrollment campaign and website which rewards Verizonâ€™s small- and medium-sized business customers. The award honors marketing communications that change, influence, or reinforce a target ...
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GPS helps woman track down stolen iPhone, suspect

ESTERO: A GPS helped a woman find her stolen iPhone and led to the arrest of a suspect in Estero Thursday.
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Sprint launches NYC/LI 4G network

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 finally gets Android 2.1

While other phones have Gingerbread and Honeycomb dreams, the X10 series is fighting to stay relevant.
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Symbian OS boosted by EC grant

Foundation gets â‚¬22 million research budget The Symbian Foundation, which recently lost its respected executive director and the backing of two major phone makers, is getting a much-needed boost through a European Commission-sponsored project.
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Sprint Unveils First 4G Mobile Network in the Big Apple

SouthPeak Interactive Announces Development of Cutting-Edge Game Apps for NVIDIA Tegra

MIDLOTHIAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SouthPeak Interactive Corporation (OTC BB: SOPK) today announced the development of new game applications for Android smartphones and tablets powered by the NVIDIAÂ® Tegraâ„¢ 2 mobile processor. Games launched by SouthPeak on this new platform will offer intuitive user interfaces using touch screen control, faster frame rates and industry-leading 3D graphics ...
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Motorola posts third-quarter sales jump, first since 2006

NEW YORK â€" Motorola Inc.'s quarterly revenue rose over the previous year for the first time since 2006, when its Razr phone was still cutting-edge technology.
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