Monday, December 13, 2010

T-Mobile drops the G2 to $50 on contract, really wants you to buy one

Pretty self-explanatory really: the T-Mobile G2 is now available to buy for a measly 50 greenbacks from its carrier's online store. It's a web-only deal, but it's sweetened by free overnight delivery for anyone ordering before the 20th of December. So, $50 and two years of your wireless freedom in exchange for a phone capable of exploiting T-Mobile's HSPA+ network and offering an almost stock ...
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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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Memory Minute: Cell phones, GPSâs and the invisible gorilla

I recently had a client comment on my lack of enthusiasm for using a GPS device while driving. Instead, I suggest drawing schematic routes to your destination including major landmarks.
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India's Reliance Communications launches 3G services

Reliance Communications, a part of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, yesterday (December 13) launched its third generation (3G) mobile phone services in Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata and Chandigarh. The .....
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Commenters Say Don't Knock Windows Phone 7 Prematurely

This follow-up to an earlier post about Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 incorporates suggestions from co
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Viigo is Dead: Long Live BlackBerry News Feeds?

A creator of the beloved BlackBerry RSS reader Viigo speaks out about its new incarnation.
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New kajeet® Safety Plan for Kids a Cell Phone âFirstâ

Affordable Bundle Offers Holiday Shoppers Unlimited Texting, Picture Messaging and GPS Phone Locator Services, Plus 300 Anytime Minutes (PRWeb December 07, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/12/prweb4869424.htm
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Viigo is Dead: Long Live BlackBerry News Feeds?

A creator of the beloved BlackBerry RSS reader Viigo speaks out about its new incarnation.
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Reliance Communication launches 3G services in four cities

New Delhi, Dec 13 : Reliance Communications, a part of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, Monday launched its third generation (3G) mobile phone services in Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata and Chandigarh with wider applications choice at much greater speeds.
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Motorola Tablet Spotted Wearing Verizon Logo

A picture of Motorola's Android-based tablet computer suggests that it will be sold by Verizon Wireless.
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EA Releases Pogo For iPhone

The advertising-supported Pogo Games App escalates the mobile gaming competition between Electonic Arts and rival Zynga.
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Palm head says turnaround hurt by swifter peers

Palm head Rubinstein says turnaround attempt thwarted by swift-moving competition
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Customer Spotlight: GEICO Uses Windows Phone 7 to Connect With Customers and Employees

REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 13, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Auto insurance provider GEICO provides coverage to more than 10 million people in the United States, and now it's using Windows Phone 7 to connect with them. GEICO now supports Windows Phone 7 as a corporate smartphone for its employees, and has also created a Windows Phone 7 application called GEICO GloveBox that allows customers to pay bills ...
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HTC HD7 Philippines : Price - Php 36,900, Specs, Photos, Video

HTC's 2010 flagship Windows Phone 7 handset is now officially available in the Philippines! HTC HD7 allows users to enjoy their favorite movies and videos in cinematic-style thanks to its large 4.3" high-resolution screen while its metal kickstand allows them to sit back and enjoy the action hands-free. For those who refuse to compromise on their mobile gaming experience, HTC HD7 realizes the ...
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Motorola Will Lead the Android Tablet Pack

Unless the increasingly questionable Adam proves a reality, Motorola is shaping up to have the hot iPad competitor of 2011. We've just seen a flurry of leaks based around an Android 3.0 slate bound...
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Palm Coast man recounts rescue at sea

A boating accident left Norm Manley adrift in a tumultuous sea, close to death from hypothermia. Three hours later, he was finally rescued.
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Report: LG Star prototype performs well

Speculation has it that the LG Star will be the first dual-core Android-based smartphone coming to market. Engadget says it got hold of one, and found the gadget to have solid performance.
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Samsung SF510: Sleek design, ho-hum features

The Samsung SF510 undeniably looks good. Its sleek white exterior makes this all-purpose laptop look thinner than it really is, and the light weight doesn't hurt either. Flipping open the lid reveals an LED-backlit, 15.6-inch display and a nearly full size keyboard, complemented by a separate numeric keypad. The unit weighs just 5 pounds, 8 ounces without the power brick and 6 pounds, 3 ounces ...
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Stop the Mobile Phone Thief 2.0

LINZ, Austria , December 13, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- When a mobile phone involuntarily changes its owner, this doesn't have to mean that it is lost. Provided that the mobile phone has Theft Aware installed, the anti-theft program for mobile phones. The new version 2.0 is now available for downloading. Theft Aware by ITAgents is considered the superior tool in the industry for protecting a mobile ...
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Motorola Android Honeycomb tablet poses for new pics

10-inch slate caught on camera Posted by Joe Minihane
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Microsoft officially launches Windows Phone 7

Microsoft Philippines, in partnership with HTC Corp. and Smart Communications, Inc., has launched Windows Phone 7, the latest and much-awaited mobile technology from Microsoft, designed to optimize the mobile experience and give its users everything they love in just a snap.
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T-Mobile tots up cost of £199 iPad 3G

Operator pitches tablet subsidy T-Mobile has become the latest UK mobile phone network to subsidise Apple's iPad.…
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Atheros Delivers New Family of Bluetooth 4.0 Solutions That Expand the Possibilities for Wireless Computing and Mobile ...

SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - December 13, 2010) - Atheros Communications, Inc. ( NASDAQ : ATHR ), a global leader in innovative technologies for wireless and wired communications, today announced two new Bluetooth® solutions for PCs and mobile devices, both of which have been qualified for the new Bluetooth v4.0 specification. The AR3002 is Atheros' new Bluetooth 4.0 system-on-chip (SoC) for ...
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Landline business saturation prods innovation

Amidst the saturation of landline services, the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) has transform its fixed line business through new offerings that bundle landline service with a touch-screen tablet and high speed myDSL under one package.
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Samsung SF510: Sleek design, ho-hum features

The Samsung SF510 undeniably looks good. Its sleek white exterior makes this all-purpose laptop look thinner than it really is, and the light weight doesn't hurt either. Flipping open the lid reveals an LED-backlit, 15.6-inch display and a nearly full size keyboard, complemented by a separate numeric keypad. The unit weighs just 5 pounds, 8 ounces without the power brick and 6 pounds, 3 ounces ...
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New kajeet® Safety Plan for Kids a Cell Phone âFirstâ

Affordable Bundle Offers Holiday Shoppers Unlimited Texting, Picture Messaging and GPS Phone Locator Services, Plus 300 Anytime Minutes (PRWeb December 07, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/12/prweb4869424.htm
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The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 Is More Than Just A Mobile Phone

If you think that the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 is just an ordinary mobile phone, then think again. The fact is that the Xperia X8 is more than just a mobile phone. It is a dependable camera, a great music player, a mini-computer, a handy game console, and more.Yes, this mobile phone can actually do a lot of things. Let us talk about its camera. If you are sick and tired of carrying a separate ...
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T-Mobile to Provide 4G to Tablets

T-Mobile said Friday that it plans to add its 4G technology to tablets next year, as an integrated wireless connection.
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Palm head says turnaround hurt by swifter peers

Palm head Rubinstein says turnaround attempt thwarted by swift-moving competition
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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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Hear, hear for the Jabra Stone?

Jabra’s polished “stone”-like Bluetooth headset is launching in Australia at last, bringing A2DP technology along for the ride, transforming what is normally a voice-only wireless headset into one that also plays music, Internet radio and more through the headset at much higher quality than non-A2DP headsets, as single-ear Bluetooth headsets finally go beyond the voice-only paradigm. What’s it ...
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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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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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HTC Desire HD Review

The HTC Desire HD is one of the most anticipated superphone this year and it’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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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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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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TOP 10 MOBILE GAMES: High scores for pocket fun

Over the past 2 years, a brand-new gaming console has burst onto the scene in an unprecedented manner. Around 300,000 games and applications for the iPod Touch and the iPhone have already been released, with 7 billion downloaded around the world.
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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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The Curve 3G By Blackberry Incorporates A Qwerty Keyboard For Easy Texting

The latest addition to the Blackberry Curve range, the 9300 Curve 3G offers a number of upgrades over previous models, however it retains the classic Blackberry styling of the full QWERTY keyboard, 2.4 inch TFT screen and optical trackpad for navigating user interface.The dimensions of the handset are 109x 60x 18.9 mm, so it feels substantial and well made when using it; however it is also ...
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