Super Cellphone Deals & News: Dec 12, 2010

Sunday, December 12, 2010

T-Mobile Promises HSPA+ Tablets In 2011

Itâ€™s official T-Mobile will begin offering HSPA+ supported tablets in 2011. The U.S. division of the carrier announced their plans on Friday, stating that 4G support will be available in the new year. It should be noted that T-Mobile is calling their HSPA+ network 4G, which at best is a loose definition of the term. [...]
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HTC EVO Shift 4G Akan Keluar?

Sebuah foto hp yang disebut-sebut sebagai HTC EVO Shift 4G terlihat di forum Sprint User http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showpost. Dibanding EVO 4G, yang ini punya keyboard QWERTY. Spesifikasi lainnya tak diketahui. Sementara itu, Android Central memperoleh screenshot database Sprint yang memperlihatkan nama HTC A7373 sebagai hp yang akan dikeluarkan Sprint pada ...
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Will Windows Phone 7 turn into another Palm?

This Associated Press piece, "Palm head says turnaround hurt by swifter peers," caught my eye today because it so easily could have said "Microsoft."
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Confusion Over Exploding Motorola Droid Smartphone

Reports that a Motorola Droid 2 smartphone exploded last week during a phone call, causing the user to have to visit hospital may be slightly less clear-cut than it first appears.
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Android Phones Take Over Verizon: Report

Android phones have taken over Verizon Wireless' lineup of mobile devices, with nearly 80 percent of Verizon's market share.
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Cell numbers going public just a hoax

Dear Action Line: I just received this e-mail and am wondering if it is an urban legend or a fact that we will have to deal with it. - R.H., Tulsa.
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Archos 28 Internet Tablet

The cell phone-sized Archos 28 Internet Tablet sure reminds us of an MP3 player, but its frustrating touch-screen is a problem no matter what you call it.
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Sprint to drop iDen network

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Dec. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. telecommunications giant Sprint Nextel said it would restructure its network over the next seven years to save up to $11 billion.
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Police use GPS in phone to find stolen truck

BLOOMFIELD TWP. â€" Two men are being questioned by investigators after a truck containing $40,000 worth of tools was stolen and found at a home in Detroit.
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T-Mobile says it'll launch '4G' tablets in 2011

Oh, you too, T-Mobile? Without delving into details, T-Mobile USA has gone tit-for-tat with Sprint by dropping the knowledge that it'll be adding tablets (other than the Tab , of course) to its product portfolio in 2011 -- and as you might expect, they'll be using the network T-Mobile has taken to calling "4G." Though it doesn't meet any technical definition of 4G, the company's ever-expanding ...
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07.12.2010 -

PRESS RELEASE: Bob Mobile AG: Online Game War2Glory grows faster than expected, Increase of capital to facilitate further growth in the games sector. DGAP-News: Bob Mobile AG / Key word(s): Capital Increase Bob Mobile AG: Online Game War2Glory grows faster than expected, Increase of capital to facilitate further growth in the games sector.
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PRESS-RELEASES: BlackBerry App World now accepting apps for BlackBerry PlayBook

Research In Motion (RIM) today opened the BlackBerry App World vendor portal to begin accepting BlackBerry PlayBook apps from developers. In addition, RIM outlined how developers can become eligible to get a free BlackBerry PlayBook if their app is submitted and approved for distribution on BlackBerry App World prior to the launch of BlackBerry PlayBook in North America. "Interest and momentum ...
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Sanyo Taho, A Rugged Phone That Launches On Sprint, Costs $99.99

Sprint Mobile has launched a new rugged clamshell in the Sanyo Taho. By Kyocera, not only is this a rugged phone that includes all the features that this trait introduces, but the phone also has some good looks added to it. You an buy the phone online through the mobile carriers website for $99.99 post [...]
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IDT Introduces Worldâs First True Single-Layer Multi-Touch Projected Capacitive Touch Screen Technology

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDTÂ®) (NASDAQ:IDTI), the Analog and Digital Companyâ„¢ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced the worldâ€™s first true single-layer multi-touch projected capacitive touch screen technology for screen sizes up to five inches. The latest technology addition to the IDT PureTouchÂ® family ...
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SANYO Sponsors Online Technology Videos by Hussein Hallak

Middle East: SANYO Gulf SANYO Gulf FZE has announced its collaboration with well-known technology writer, presenter and entrepreneur, Hussein Hallak to support the making of online videos that showcase the benefits of certain technology using SANYO SANYO 's new and upcoming line of products.
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Verizon Wireless Admits Handover Delay on LTE Network

USA based Verizon Wireless has acknowledged that subscribers using its LTE network can experience a delay of up to two minutes during the handover from 3G to LTE networks if using one of their USB modems.
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HTC Desire HD Review

The HTC Desire HD is one of the most anticipated superphone this year and itâ€™s coming to town in time for Christmas (or so they say). Check out our full review of the Desire HD after the jump. As a successor to the popular HTC Desire, the Desire HD brings with it most of the [...] Related posts: HTC Desire Review Later today, HTC Philippines will have announced local availability of... HTC ...
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Palm Hurt By Swift Competition

Head of smart-phone maker Palm said the company's attempt at a turnaround?was thwarted by competitors that simply moved too quickly.
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HTC Desire HD Review

HTC EVO Shift 4G (Knight / Speedy) gets leaked picture, January 9th release date?

We'll warn you that we have nothing but the word of an alleged Sprint employee that this is the real deal, but we don't know what else it could be -- if it walks like a duck and quacks like an EVO with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, we're inclined to believe it's the HTC EVO Shift 4G . Factor in the noticeable lack of front-facing camera , silver trackpad and those throwback flat keys , and we're ...
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Google Android Market Client Set for Overhaul

Google's Android Market is getting a new carousel view; streamlined the discovery and purchasing process; and made it easier for developers to tout their wares.
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AAS Insight #145: Ovi Maps 3.06 beta, Symbian websites

In All About Symbian Insight 145, we start with news of the latest beta of Ovi Maps (adding on phone download of maps).
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SensorLogic Names Ric Murray Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SensorLogic, Inc., a leading service delivery platform provider for machine-to-machine (M2M) applications, today announced that Ric. Murray has joined the executive team as Senior Vice President.
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The Nokia N8 Features The Symbian 3 Operating System

The Nokia N8 is one of the funkiest smart phones currently on the market. It is built on the Symbian operating system and is known for having a high quality camera. The speakers are strong and the reception clear so it works as an actual phone as well as a music player and camera. A little bulkier than other smart phones, the extra weight is worth the quality and features you receive.The phone ...
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Samsung group promotes heir-apparent

SEOULâ€"Samsung Group, South Koreaâ€™s biggest business conglomerate, promoted its founderâ€™s grandson as president of its flagship firm Samsung Electronics Co, setting him up for eventual succession at the corporate giant.
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Will Windows Phone 7 turn into another Palm?

This Associated Press piece, "Palm head says turnaround hurt by swifter peers," caught my eye today because it so easily could have said "Microsoft."
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Sprint Teams With ALU, Ericsson, Samsung To Improve Service

Sprint is rolling out its new Network Vision blueprint â€" what it calls a cost-effective, innovative network plan that further enhances voice quality and data speeds for customers across the U.S.
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Nokia N8 Silver White Unlocked

Police use GPS in phone to find stolen truck

BLOOMFIELD TWP. â€" Two men are being questioned by investigators after a truck containing $40,000 worth of tools was stolen and found at a home in Detroit.
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SensorLogic Appoints Ric Murray SVP of Sales and Business Development

Former Jasper Wireless executive brings 25 years of M2M, mobile carrier experienceBOSTON--(BUSINESS ...
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Windows Phone 7: Early sales figures should be the least of anyone's concerns

I care less about Microsoft executivesâ€™ continued refusal to share shipment number for Windows Phone 7 than I do about the companyâ€™s (hopefully reversible) decision to prevent partners from porting the phone OS to slates.
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Reviews: BlackBerry Style 9670

Design and the secondary display The Style in many ways feels like a wide version of the short-lived Pearl Flip, although that's not a bad thing here. In the pocket, the clamshell isn't practically larger than its ancestor and is very easy to pull out for a quick phone check. Although the need to segment the phone bulks it up slightly versus a ......
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RIM is offering free BlackBerry PlayBook for app developers

Do you develop BlackBerry apps? Hereâ€™s your chance to get your own free BlackBerry PlayBook. Research In Motion (RIM) recently opened the BlackBerry App World vendor portal to begin accepting BlackBerry PlayBook apps from developers. Registered developers who submit a qualifying BlackBerry PlayBook app that is accepted into BlackBerry App World prior to the initial [...]
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LG Star gets hands-on, may be fastest phone yet

The LG Star received a more extensive hands-on today that suggested it could be one of the most advanced smartphones to date when it launches next year. It so far remains the first smartphone known to be using NVIDIA's dual-core Tegra 2 and, as promised earlier, is much faster in benchmarks than any other Android phone so far. A more real-world test from Engadget has also shown it to play ...
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Motorola Milestone 2 - A Great Choice For Social Networkers

The Motorola Milestone 2 offers a number of upgrades over its successful predecessor. The latest Android OS along with a faster processor and redesigned keyboard all add to the new levels of functionality which are achieved thanks to the handsets overhaul.The handset itself looks great. It features a 3.7 inch TFT capacitive touchscreen to efficiently navigate the user interface and applications ...
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Verizon Admits Modem 'Hand-off' Lags

Laptop users may see as much as a 2 minute delay in handoffs from 3G to LTE, Verizon says.
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Nokia Rides The N8 Bus To Smartphone Relevance And $15 Stock Price

We estimate that market share gains for Nokia could create an upside of around 20% to the $12.44 Trefis price estimate for Nokia's stock, which is already about 24% higher than the current market price.
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Samsung Significantly Increases Consumer Dialogue Since Relaunch of Samsung.com

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung, the worldâ€™s leading technology company, today released metrics that demonstrated the clear success of the recently re-launched U.S. Samsung.com. The new digital platform has created unprecedented opportunities for ongoing conversation with consumers. The metrics show marked increases in three priority areas: consumer engagement, social media ...
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Sanyo to sell precision motor maker to Nidec

OSAKA (Kyodo) Sanyo Electric Co. said Thursday it will sell all outstanding shares in wholly owned motor manufacturing subsidiary Sanyo Seimitsu Co. to Nidec Corp. in a deal believed to be worth Â¥7 billion. The sale of the precision motor maker, based in Ueda, Nagano Prefecture, is scheduled to be completed April 1, Sanyo Electric said.
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