Friday, November 26, 2010


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T-Mobile USA expands HSPA+ "4G" footprint

Today T-Mobile USA announced that it has launched its HSPA+ "4G" network in 8 more markets. The network is now available in Detroit, Mich.; Grand Junction, Colo.; Harlingen, Texas; Lafayette and South Bend, Ind.; Montgomery, Ala.; Roanoke-Lynchburg, Va. and Youngstown, Ohio. T-Mobile has two phones that take advantage of this network, including the T-Mobile G2 and the T-Mobile myTouch 4G. Read ...
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'Angry Birds' coming to Wii, PS3, Xbox 360

"Angry Birds," one of the most successful mobile games in history, is taking its bird-slinging game mechanics to a new platform: the traditional game console.
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Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network in Epping, New Hampshire

EPPING, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and Internet access in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network. Earlier this year the company earned recognition from J.D. Power and Associates for “Highest Call Quality Performance among Wireless Cell Phone Users in the Northeast” *. Consumer ...
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HTC launched Desire HD and Desire Z here in the Philippines

Yesterday, HTC launched two new high-end Android phones that would follow the popular HTC Desire, the Desire HD and the Desire Z. The original HTC Desire is going down in price and these two new phones will replace it as HTC’s flagship models. In a nutshell, the HTC Desire HD is a larger HTC Desire [...]
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Palm tree trimming raises concerns

Some residents in the 2200 block of Graham Avenue in Redondo Beach are hoping that Southern California Edison doesn’t chop off 10 feet of several queen palm trees that are growing in their backyards, which would kill them.
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Police looking for burglary suspect

Richmond police want to talk to a man seen in surveillance video cashing winning lottery tickets at a Lexington gas station Monday, said Maj. Bob Mott.
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Telecommunications tower: Siting councilâs public hearing is Nov. 23


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Motorola's New Nvidia Phones Aim High


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SANYO satisfies with growing cold chain products sales, planning to launch wine coolers in early 2011

ÇÃ'¹·Õè 25 ¾ÄȨÃ"¡Ã'¹ 2553 12:39 ¹. SANYO is content with cold chain products sales in 2010, posting constant sales during January-September compared to the same period last year. The firm plans to launch two new wine coolers with digital control and the capabilities to keep the taste.
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LG Vortex - black (Verizon Wireless)

The LG Vortex is a wonderful entry-level Android smartphone for Verizon Wireless, as long as you know its limitations.
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Buzz Building for Sony Playstation Game Phone

The head of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications indicated that the mobile-phone maker might be working with parent company Sony Corp. on a smartphone with a slide-out controller to play videogames.
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Nokia hits snag with N8 manufacturing

Symbian mobiles run into power issues Some Nokia N8 smartphones are turning themselves off or refusing to turn on after charging. Nokia has identified a manufacturing problem and has promised to replace the small number of affected phones it said in a blog post on Thursday.
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HTC launched Desire HD and Desire Z here in the Philippines

Yesterday, HTC launched two new high-end Android phones that would follow the popular HTC Desire, the Desire HD and the Desire Z. The original HTC Desire is going down in price and these two new phones will replace it as HTC’s flagship models. In a nutshell, the HTC Desire HD is a larger HTC Desire [...]
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Motorola Solutions Empowers Mobile Workforces to Get the Job Done Right - Right Now

The Motorola Solutions business of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the MC65 - one of the industry’s toughest, most flexible enterprise mobile computers. Motorola’s newest and most rugged en
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Nokia appoints Jerri DeVard as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer

Nokia Corporation Stock exchange release November 24, 2010 at 16.00 (CET +1)Espoo, Finland - Nokia has appointed Ms Jerri DeVard as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), a new role that comes into effect as of January 1, …
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Watch: Cops Locate Missing Couple Via Cell GPS

Police find a missing couple in the woods through their cell phone's GPS signal.
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Black Sony Ericsson Handsets Are the Most Popular Colour with Facebook Fans

Sony Ericsson has revealed that black handsets are the most popular with Facebook fans. The number of entries received for competitions hosted on Sony Ericsson's global page is repeatedly highest in weeks where either a Cosmic Black camera phone from the Vivaz range or a Sensuous Black handset from the Xperiaâ„¢ collection is the prize on offer. (PRWeb November 25, 2010) Read the full story at ...
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New GPS Sex Offender Tracking Devices Tested In Allegheny County

Target 11 has uncovered a new way that police are monitoring sex offenders in Allegheny County. Police said they are using new GPS and cell phone technology to track offenders' every move.
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T-Mobile announces Black Friday deals for families

T-Mobile introduces a new Black Friday buy one, get one free promotion for new and existing customers who sign up for a family plan. Originally posted at Dialed In
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This season's mobile games brighten up the autumn

Berlin - Owners of mobile gaming devices are unlikely to get bored this autumn thanks to a host of new games. There should be something for fans of every genre: from puzzles to adventures to sports.
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T-Mobile USA expands HSPA+ "4G" footprint

Today T-Mobile USA announced that it has launched its HSPA+ "4G" network in 8 more markets. The network is now available in Detroit, Mich.; Grand Junction, Colo.; Harlingen, Texas; Lafayette and South Bend, Ind.; Montgomery, Ala.; Roanoke-Lynchburg, Va. and Youngstown, Ohio. T-Mobile has two phones that take advantage of this network, including the T-Mobile G2 and the T-Mobile myTouch 4G. Read ...
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Motorola Droid Pro: Ready for business, but call quality disappoints

Watch out RIM, the Motorola is out to get your enterprise customers with the Motorola Droid Pro ($180 with a two-year contract from Verizon). This smartphone, unveiled at Motorola's press event at CTIA Fall 2010 in San Francisco, has some features ideal for business users and IT professionals. The other features and specs, however, aren't enough to entice the everyday user. On top of that, call ...
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Buzz Building for Sony Playstation Game Phone

The head of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications indicated that the mobile-phone maker might be working with parent company Sony Corp. on a smartphone with a slide-out controller to play videogames.
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Bluetooth used to catch dealers

Police in Bradford use Bluetooth mobile phone technology to try and catch drug dealers in the city.
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China 3G Adoption Still Sluggish Among Mobile Users

While more people in China are adopting 3G service on their mobile phones, the next generation network is still far from becoming mainstream among users in the...
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Sprint Goes From Chump To Challenger In Long-Term Evolution Becoming A Smartphone Player

Sprint’s management has acknowledged in the past that LTE deployment in conjunction with the WiMax push is still an option. LTE deployment could be fruitful to Sprint in terms of bringing the company on similar platform as its bigger rivals.
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Verizon Wireless Commits to Michigan Customers: 'We'll Stay Ahead of Your Data Usage'

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 22, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has announced today that it is near completion of a major capacity improvement project for its high-speed 3G network in Michigan this year that will ensure the company continues to stay ahead of its customers' growing data usage on their smart phones, wireless modems and handsets. The project has entailed adding 3G capacity on 115 ...
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Kelly Brook lends glamour to LG handset

LG Electronics (LG) has signed a deal with model and TV personality Kelly Brook to be the face of the LG Optimus One handset, the company’s new smartphone.
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Samsung's Galaxy Tab (Sprint version)

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is the first Android tablet that has what it takes to challenge Apple's dominant iPad.
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National Premiere of âWiring Up 4G in Los Angelesâ â Latest Behind-the-Scenes Sprint Video Hits Internet

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sprint takes to the streets of Hollywood to provide a “behind-the-scenes” glimpse into the power of 4G with its latest video, “Wiring Up 4G in Los Angeles: Capacity.”
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Motorola Droid Pro (Verizon Wireless)

The enhanced security features and touch-screen-keyboard combo make the Motorola Droid Pro a nice BlackBerry alternative, but it still has some shortcomings.
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Smart phone apps give shoppers upper hand

With an avalanche of new smart phone apps just in time for Black Friday, these hand-held shopping tools are redefining the art of consumption, blurring the distinction between the in-store experience and the virtual world of information now available in the palm of your hand.
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BlackBerry Torch: âA celebration of inspirationâ

Research In Motion, maker of the BlackBerry smartphones has recently launched its newest addition, the Blackberry 9800, also known as the Blackberry Torch.
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Telecommunications tower: Siting councilâs public hearing is Nov. 23


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Nokia X2-01 QWERTY feature phone announced

Today Nokia announced the Nokia X2-01, a Symbian S40 feature phone with a full QWERTY keyboard. The Nokia X2-01 is priced at a budget-friendly EUR80 ($110) but lacks amenities like Wi-Fi or 3G connectivity. Read the full story here.
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China 3G retail adoption remains sluggish

By the end of October, China has only 38.6 million 3G mobile phone users, accounting for a tiny proportion of the country's 800 million mobile base, the PCWorld reported on Thursday.
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Nokia admits power problems in N8 top handset

(11-19) 10:11 PST HELSINKI, Finland (AP) -- Nokia Corp. said Friday its top N8 model, aimed at making up lost ground in the smart phone market, has had power problems with some handsets not turning on after recharging....
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Sanyo halts breadmaker orders

TOKYO - JAPANESE electronics firm Sanyo on Thursday said it is unable to keep up with huge demand for its new cooker that turns uncooked rice into loaves of bread, forcing it to temporarily halt sales.
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Kelly Brook lends glamour to LG handset

LG Electronics (LG) has signed a deal with model and TV personality Kelly Brook to be the face of the LG Optimus One handset, the company’s new smartphone.
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China 3G Adoption Still Sluggish Among Mobile Users

While more people in China are adopting 3G service on their mobile phones, the next generation network is still far from becoming mainstream among users in the...
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Nokia supports Symbian amid foundation change

Nokia Corp. has reaffirmed its commitment to the Symbian platform in response to the Symbian Foundation's announcement that it is limiting its activities to its licensing operation.
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Google's Android in top spot for east Asia: GfK

HELSINKI, FINLAND: Google's Android overtook Nokia's Symbian in the third quarter as the most popular smartphone software in eastern Asia, research firm GfK said on Tuesday.
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PTC sets fees for celltower applications, funds cover engineering analysis

To cover the cost of an independent wireless consultant, the Peachtree City Council has established a new fee for reviewing permits for new cellphone towers and antennas. A new tower application fee will cost $4,500 and applications to put an antenna will cost $2,000 to review. The review of applications to put an antenna on an existing celltower will cost $250. The new fees were adopted ...
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Google's Android in top spot for east Asia: GfK

HELSINKI, FINLAND: Google's Android overtook Nokia's Symbian in the third quarter as the most popular smartphone software in eastern Asia, research firm GfK said on Tuesday.
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