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Sprint to back MeeGo devices
about 1 year ago - No comments
At the Sprint Developer Conference on Wednesday, Sprint executives backed the use of the open-source MeeGo OS platform for mobile devices it will sell in the future. The carrier said it would help speed development of services and apps for many devices, including in-vehicle systems. The open-source nature of MeeGo was a key ingredient, Sprint…
iPhone officially leaps BlackBerry for no. 2 in smartphones
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Apple’s 14.1 million iPhones were enough for it to comfortably jump over the BlackBerry for market share, Strategy Analytics found today. With an estimated 77.1 million smartphones moved in the summer, the iPhone leapt to 18.3 percent of the market, pushing RIM’s 12.1 million down to 16.1 percent. Nokia’s 26.5 million kept it out front…
Palm Pre 2 surfaces in first live shots
about 1 year ago - No comments
HP’s upcoming Palm Pre 2 just received further confirmation today through a set of live images that confirm its existence. The design spotted by MobiFrance is superficially similar but appears to have a larger screen and several improvements to its design and build quality. Its front is now flat and ridged, and shouldn’t crack as…
Samsung Intercept ships to Target stores with Android
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As promised, the Samsung Intercept has begun shipping for Virgin Mobile prepaid phone plans. The Intercept is one of the first prepaid Android smartphones in the US and has the full slate of features, such as 3.2-megapixel camera, GPS , and Wi-Fi. The QWERTY slider ships with Android 2.1. Virgin Mobile will offer the Samsung…
More signs emerge of T-Mobile Wi-Fi calling for Android
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T-Mobile’s plans to bring Wi-Fi calling to its handsets are nearing fruition, as leaked images reveal. Originating from TmoNews and depicting an employee training screen of the UMA service and a leaked screen of what appears to be a Samsung Vibrant with a Wi-Fi calling app on its screen, it seems like the service could…
Boost Mobile pairs new smartphones with unlimited data plans
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Until recently, most prepaid carriers have lacked smartphone options and appropriate plans for heavy data usage. Boost Mobile is one of the first companies to accommodate prepaid customers who want to upgrade their hardware and take advantage of the same level of service typically tied to yearly contracts. Electronista has taken a closer look at…
BlackBerry Torch sales pushed back to next week in Canada
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The BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone, which was supposed to launch today at Canada’s major providers, Bell and Rogers, has been delayed by one week, until September 29 and 30 respectively. While no official reason was given, it’s likely the issue lies on RIM’s side, as it’s the common denominator in both cases. Bell simply updated…
Microsoft can’t be ready for CDMA Windows Phone 7 until 2011
about 1 year ago - No comments
Microsoft’s decision to drop Verizon at launch for Windows Phone 7 was a matter of concentrating resources, the company explained late Thursday. Senior product lead Greg Sullivan told CNET that it had to focus only on GSM until the first half of 2011 to make sure it launched smoothly. Like Apple in 2007, Microsoft picked…
Logitech Revue may drop to $179 with Dish TV bundle
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Dish Network is lining up a plan to subsidize the Logitech Revue Google TV box for a launch later this month as a leaked presentation has likely given away the plans. The Revue is now expected to launch on September 29 for a full price of $ 299, but any existing Dish satellite TV customer…
Always Innovating Smart Book includes more modular gear
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After releasing its modular Touch Book back in July of 2009, Always Innovating is now working on its follow-up, the Smart Book. At first glance, the two look very much alike, but the Smart Book houses a smartphone-like device that can be used for making VoIP phone and conference calls thanks to a front-facing camera…