Tuesday, November 29, 2011

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O2 UK now offering BlackBerry Curve 9380 touchscreen phone

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 03:14 AM PST

O2 in the UK has just added the BlackBerry Curve 9380 from RIM to its lineup of messaging phones. The new BlackBerry Curve 9380 is the first all-touchscreen smartphone in the Curve family, and it looks very similar to the all-touch Torch 9850/9860, though with a smaller display. The device offers the BlackBerry 7 operating system, a bright and colorful 3.2-inch touchscreen display, HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity, and a 5MP camera with video capabilities. O2 is offering the Curve 9380 free with qualifying plans. For more, visit O2.
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HTC Sensation XL Android smartphone review - 4.7 inches of touchscreen!

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 12:48 AM PST

What's that? You are sick of smartphones with puny 4.3-inch displays? Then HTC might have just the thing: the Android-powered Sensation XL, which features an XL-sized 4.7-inch touchscreen. Russell tests it out for us in this review.
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Liquid Express, Acer's first NFC-equipped smartphone

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 12:30 PM PST

Acer has launched the Liquid Express for the UK market, the latest in its family of Liquid brand Android smartphones. The Liquid Express is the first smartphone from Acer that has Near Field Communications support out of the box.
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Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac update fixes bugs, adds features

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 12:01 PM PST

An update for Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 Connector application for Mac users is now available. The update brings a plethora of new features that include Apple Aperture software sync and import support, drag and drop file import, improved video conversion, Windows Phone Marketplace support for WP 7.5 devices, and a host of other improvements as well as bug fixes. To get the new update on your desktop, head on over to the App Store for v.2.01 of Windows Phone Connector for Mac.
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Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket breaks cover in white dress

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 11:45 AM PST

With most of the other variations of the Samsung Galaxy S II receiving a white treatment of some sort, it doesn't come as much of a surprise that a white edition of the Galaxy S II Skyrocket for AT&T is in the works. While it hasn't been officially announced by AT&T, Samsung has listed the white Skyrocket on its site, alongside the black model currently available.
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Google Catalogs now available for Android tablets too

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 11:13 AM PST

Catalog browsing without all the clutter of paper? Google has announced its Google Catalog app that lets users browse catalogs digitally from their Android tablets. The Google Catalog app has been available for the iPad since this summer, but has just made its debut for Android tablets.
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Press Release: Consumer Cellular Launches Mobile Web and Android App

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 10:41 AM PST

Smartphone and Data Cellular Plan Users Gain Mobile Access to Usage, Billing and Services
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LG Nitro HD offers 720p display, 4G LTE connectivity for AT&T

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 09:44 AM PST

AT&T has announced its third LTE smartphone, the new LG Nitro HD. In addition to the speedy data options, the Nitro HD packs the first 720p display on an AT&T smartphone.
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BlackBerry PlayBook orders canceled, inventory pulled from shelves

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 09:21 AM PST

RIM's beleaguered BlackBerry PlayBook tablet has taken quite a few knocks since its release this spring, and it seems like the hits keep coming. RIM and major retailers have slashed the prices of the tablet by hundreds of dollars in order to move them off of shelves, but reports are all over the internet claiming that orders for the tablet have been canceled and retailers are no longer stocking new, unopened versions of it.
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Barnes & Noble offers $25 gift card with NOOK purchase for Cyber Monday

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 07:46 AM PST

Barnes & Noble is getting into the Cyber Monday spirit as well, as it has announced a special deal for those that purchase NOOK e-readers or tablets today. If you use a MasterCard to buy a NOOK from Barnes & Noble's online store, the company will throw in a free $25 gift card with the purchase, which can be used for NOOK content or anything sold at Barnes & Noble. The offer is good for all of the NOOK devices, including the new Android-powered NOOK Tablet. Additionally, the book seller is offering select bestsellers, electronics, and more for up to 50 percent off of their regular prices. Customers can head over to www.bn.com/cybermonday to check out all of the promotions.
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Press Release: Nokia applies for delisting from the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 07:43 AM PST

Press Release: ARM Launches Free Toolkit for Android Application Developer Community

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 07:41 AM PST

ARM Development Studio 5 Community Edition helps Android application developers create native software that can run up to 4 times faster than Java code
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Sony Ericsson aims for March release of Android 4.0 ICS upgrades

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 07:19 AM PST

A few weeks back, Sony Ericsson made it known that its entire 2011 line-up of Xperia smartphones would be upgraded to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich at some point in the future, but it did not give a timeframe as to when users could expect the upgrades. Now, Sony Ericsson's Italian division says that the upgrades are targeted for a March 2012 release period, just in time to qualify for a first-quarter 2012 deployment. Of course, things could change between now and March, and delays may occur, but if our memory serves us correctly, this is the first time a manufacturer has mentioned a specific month as to when it intends to release Ice Cream Sandwich updates, instead of the fairly ambiguous "early 2012" timeframe.
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SPB Software purchased by Russian search engine Yandex

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 06:59 AM PST

SPB Software, developer of popular smartphone apps such as SPB Shell 3D and SPB Wallet, has announced that it has been acquired by Yandex, Russia's largest search engine and developer of other internet services. Yandex plans to use SPB's software, including the previously mentioned SPB Shell 3D, to get its "cloud services" integrated into smartphones sold in Russia. The terms of the deal were not announced.
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Video: Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus Android tablet video tour

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 06:44 AM PST

The Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus is the latest 7-inch Android tablet to come from Samsung. While 4G versions are coming, we tested out the initially available Wi-Fi model to see how it stacks up when compared with its larger 8.9 and 10.1 inch tablet brothers. The 7.0 Plus features a dual-core 1.2GHz processor and a very slim design that measures only 10mm at its thickest point, while maintaining a weight of only 345g. It features a 3 megapixel main camera and a secondary 2 megapixel unit up front for video chatting, and its display offers 1024 x 600 pixel resolution.
Watch the video here.


Sony Ericsson axes Sync service; lone user weeps

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 06:21 AM PST

Sony Ericsson has announced that it is killing off its Sony Ericsson Sync service and is encouraging users to utilize Google Sync instead. Sony Ericsson Sync was initially designed for older devices and allowed users to back up and sync their contacts to the web. Since all of Sony Ericsson's current smartphones use the Android operating system, this functionality is replicated natively by Google Sync. Sony Ericsson also says that users can utilize alternative syncing solutions like Plaxo and UNYK if they are not fans of Google's native sync options.
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Amazon says Black Friday Kindle sales 4 times last year

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 06:02 AM PST

Amazon has announced that Kindle sales from Black Friday amounted to four times the sales on the same day last year, thanks to strong demand for the Kindle Fire tablet. While the company did not announce any concrete numbers, it did say that the Kindle Fire has been the best selling product on its virtual shelves for eight weeks in a row, and that it expects the high number of sales to continue for Cyber Monday. In addition to being offered at Amazon.com, the Kindle family of e-readers and tablets can also be purchased at retailers like Target and Best Buy.
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Press Release: EATEL Becomes First Local Exchange Carrier to Partner with LightSquared

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 05:44 AM PST

LightSquared, a wholesale carrier building a nationwide wireless broadband network that will create consumer choice and drive industry innovation, and EATEL, a privately owned communications company based in Gonzales, Louisiana, announced that they have entered a wholesale agreement today that will allow EATEL to offer its subscribers high-speed wireless data and voice services using LightSquared's nationwide 4G-LTE network.
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LG confirms Android 4.0 ICS upgrade for high-end Optimus smartphones

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 05:41 AM PST

LG has announced its official Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade plans for its high-end Optimus smartphones released this year. While there was initially some confusion around whether or not the Optimus 2X would get the upgrade, LG has confidently stated that it will, along with other Optimus smartphones.
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