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Second Verizon DROID commercial stealth attacks America

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 01:20:00 +0000

Looks like those iDon't ads aren 't all Verizon has in store to promote the DROID: this new spot, called "Stealth," just leaked to BGR . Again, we can't help but notice that Big Red's taking a nerdier sci-fi approach to things with these ads, but that seems to suit the DROID , if you ask us. ...

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Confirmed: Verizon Wireless to charge up to $350 early termination on “advanced devices”

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:40:37 +0000

Here’s what Big Red is working with: they’ve offered up a BOGO sale on all new BlackBerrys for the holiday buying season, and where some see a great deal, others see a great opportunity. Why not play a game of Flip My BlackBerry ? Why not open a second line, get a brand new Tour ...

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T-Mobile experiencing widespread outage

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 01:51:49 +0000

A massive outage left many T-Mobile USA customers across the country unable to make calls or get data on their cellular phones on Tuesday. In a statement, T-Mobile said it is working to get its service back up and running. "T-Mobile customers may be experiencing service disruptions ...

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Despite disappointing China debut, iPhone's 2010 predicted to be strong

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:10:40 +0000

With only 5,000 new iPhone customers signed up at launch, Apple's official debut in China has been viewed as a disappointment. But one Wall Street analyst still believes the handset will still sell 36 million globally in 2010.

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Motorola Droid DOES Have Multi-Touch [VIDEO PROOF]

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:05:00 +0000

I’ve heard A LOT of people insisting the Motorola Droid DOES NOT have Multi-Touch. They are wrong. I can quickly prove this by showing you a video of the Picsay update that just hit Android Market… which supports Multi-Touch for Android 2.0: Picsay even has PINCH ...

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AT&T sues Verizon Wireless over 3G ads

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 21:52:41 +0000

* Wants to stop use of "misleading" maps in Verizon ads * Says ads are causing "incalculable" market share loss * AT&T asks for temporary restraining order * Verizon Wireless says suit without merit (Adds Verizon Wireless comment, detail from suit, background) NEW YORK, Nov 3 (Reuters) - AT&T ...

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Storyplay: Nokia and Sesame Street create video conferencing in a book

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:49:10 +0000

Nokia has teamed up with Sesame Street to create an interactive reading experience that can involve grandparents and grandchildren no matter how far apart they may find themselves. The Storybook research project melds the tactile and visual pleasures of reading a real book with video ...

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Verizon sued by AT&T over “misleading” 3G adverts

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:01:23 +0000

AT&T’s occasionally janky 3G coverage has become a generally acknowledged thorn-in-the-side for iPhone users, but the carrier still isn’t pleased that arch-rival Verizon Wireless have called them on it. Verizon’s “There’s a map for that” adverts compare ...

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Nokia X3 clears the FCC

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:38:23 +0000

Nokia ( NYSE: NOK ) X3 — the non-3G music-centric slider that was announced at this year’s Nokia World in Stuttgart, Germany — has been cleared by the FCC . We don’t have a clue whether some carrier will pick it up, but with this clearance – it’s ...

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Spring Design vs. Barnes & Noble: all the nooks and crannies

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:20:36 +0000

So we followed up with Spring Design to figure out what exactly its relationship with Barnes & Noble had been during the development of the Nook and why the company was suing , and, well, it's looking like B&N played some dirty pool here. You're looking at the actual NDA signed by ...

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Apple tablet rumor roundup: future of media edition

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:21:13 +0000

The sketchy Apple tablet rumors have continued apace in the past few days, and rather than hit you with each bit of fluff as it comes in, we're going to be rounding them up from now on. Today's edition builds on earlier reports that Apple's trying to drag print media kicking and screaming ...

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Symbian UI Concept: San Francisco (video)

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:00:45 +0000

An artist's concept of the future of the Symbian UI, also shown in Lee Williams' keynote at SEE 2009 on 27 October 2009. This concept is not part of the Symb...

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Palm Pre Unlocked (video)

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:49:02 +0000

Unlocking the Palm Pre to work on another network using the Rebel Sim Card.In this video I clear the network key in my old phone before I insert the sim into...

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Video: GSM Palm Pre unlocked with Rebel Simcard II

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:12:04 +0000

This one’s for our Europe-based Palm ( NSDQ: PALM ) Pre users who want to break-up with the exclusive Pre carrier in their country. Thanks to the Rebel Simcard II you can do just that, while paying only £10.99 ($17.95) for the pleasure. The mentioned card sits between your ...

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Symbian imagines Synergy on Steroids

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:15:22 +0000

Click here to view the embedded video. The Symbian Foundation released this video showing a hypothetical phone UI, which basically looks like a mashup of MotoBlur and Palm Synergy with a dash of augmented reality and Google maps navigation for good measure. This isn’t an actual future ...

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Symbian Foundation concept UI blends augmented reality & social networks [Video]

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:15:22 +0000

Like an ex-partner suddenly hitting the gym and prompting some relationship regrets (yes, we’re shallow here in the tech world), Symbian Foundation have caught our eye with a new demo video of what they’re suggesting might be a nifty future UI for the platform. Part of Lee ...

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Palm webOS Update Will Address Speed of UI

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:31:00 +0000

One of the frustrating parts of using Palm’s webOS is the lack of speed when accessing menus and in general the UI at times feels sluggish. With hardware on par with Apple’s iPhone 3GS, the speed of the UI just doesn’t feel as fast as it should given the hardware. Longtime ...

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Fcc: Federal Communications Commission

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 21:37:31 +0000

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Fourth Gen iPhone mid-board tips up, China Unicom gets 5k subscribers, Intel comments on iPhone glitch

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:51:32 +0000

Last month a SIM card tray turned up claiming to be for the next version of the iPhone. Today a midboard for the fourth gen iPhone has tipped up. It's hard to say if these are legit products or nothing more than a way to get attention. The company promises pics of the back cover for the fourth ...

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GSM Palm Pre unlocked with a little Rebel assistance

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:49:02 +0000

It's not exactly the native unlock we've been waiting for, but those of you in Europe dying for a Pre unshackled from O2 will be happy to know that the Rebel Simcard II is now compatible with Palm's first webOS device. The £10.99 / $17.95 accessory card slots in between your carrier's ...

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Verizon announces early store openings for DROID launch

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:47:00 +0000

We'd already heard through the grapevine that select Verizon Wireless stores would be cracking their doors open early to deal with the presumed flood of consumers " Humans " eager to snap up the first-ever Android 2.0 device, and now the carrier has come right out with the official details. ...

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Motorola MILESTONE does what DROIDon't

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:47:00 +0000

We've already seen the MILESTONE showing off multitouch capability, something the DROID clearly lacks in the States despite the fact that Android 2.0 rocks kernel support for it -- and now we've got another smoking gun: the official spec sheet. A quick glance at Motorola's tech specs for the ...

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mail? It'll Cost You Extra

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 19:20:48 +0000

Want a Droid for Work E-mail? It'll Cost You Extra The industry is abuzz over the Motorola Droid, the first Google Android 2.0-based smartphone, to be released on Friday, Nov. 6, in the United States, with network access provided by Verizon Wireless. But users who buy the device and expect ...

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Screen Android Alex eBook Reader

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 02:47:00 +0000

There’s good news and bad news for eBook fans. First up: new eBook readers using Marvell’s ARMADA 166E chip could see triple the frame rate of first generation devices. The bad news: the faster frame rate of 3 fps won’t exactly have you playing Doom just yet but low frame rate animation will ...

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Apple’s New iPod touch-Based EasyPay System Explained

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:30:00 +0000

Image Credit: AppleInsider.com Finally, Apple is beginning the roll-out of its iPod touch-based payment and checkout system for retail stores. According to an exclusive report over at AppleInsider , the Mac maker will begin retiring its current Windows CE-based devices and implementing the ...

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'There's A Lawsuit For That': AT&T Sues Verizon Over New TV Ads

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 22:23:46 +0000

Verizon Wireless’s new “There’s a map for that” TV ads parody Apple’s oh-so-catchy App Store ads, in an attempt to show that Verizon’s 3G network is more reliable and far-ranging than AT&T’s. Given the droves of U.S. iPhone owners that have openly ...

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Will Verizon Allow Storm 1 Users an Early Upgrade to the Storm 2?

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 05:35:49 +0000

It looks like Verizon Wireless has another trick up its sleeves. By now you should know about the buy-one-get-one-free deal they are offering for the BlackBerry Storm 2. While it’s a great deal it looks like they will end it fairly soon. According to rumors over at BBOS that is when ...

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Orange Wednesdays app launched for iPhone

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 05:50:28 +0000

Orange marks iPhone deal with Orange Wednesdays app that will give users two for one cinema vouchers.

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Unlock iPhone 3.1.2 baseband 05.11.07 with blacksn0w

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 05:06:20 +0000

Good news to all iphone users that Geohot released the new Tool Blacksn0w to Unlock iphone 3.1.2. Here is the Guide Which will Help you to Unlock your iPhone 3.1.2 on 05.11.07 baseband. But to Unlock you iphone first you have to jailbreak your iphone here is the guide How to Jailbreak ...

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Jailbreak iPhone 3.1.2 with blackra1n RC3

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 04:46:32 +0000

Now you can Jialbreak your iPhone 3.1.2 with new blackra1n RC3, with this new tool you can jailbreak your iphone 3.1.2 on 05.11.07 baseband. you can download the blackra1n RC3 from here . Now here are the steps which help you to jailbreak your iphone 3.1.2. Here is the Guide. 1. ...

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AT&T brings lawsuit against Verizon over 'Map' ad campaign

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 03:48:22 +0000

AT&T; has filed a lawsuit over Verizon's "There's a Map for That" advertising campaign, claiming Verizon is misrepresenting AT&T;'s coverage areas.

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T-Mobile USA down all over the place?

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 04:27:00 +0000

We're getting reports from sea to shining sea this evening that T-Mobile service is down or intermittent on both voice and data -- particularly bad timing in light of the recent Sidekick drama . We've tested in New York and it's definitely down for us -- both voice and data -- so how's service ...

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China Unicom hits a million 3G users, only sells 5,000 iPhones so far

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 04:27:00 +0000

Nearly six months after large-scale trials kicked off, China Unicom -- the only carrier among China's nationals to be deploying HSPA -- has broken the magical million-subscriber mark that have made the leap to its "Wo" 3G network. If you're wondering whether the recent launch of the iPhone ...

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Nielsen reports the affects of the digital transition

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 04:27:00 +0000

This is a really interesting report of the affects of the digital transition on ratings. Like the fact that "TV stations that transitioned to digital only experienced an 8 percent share decline immediately following the analog shut-off." But even more interesting is this that same number ...

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Verizon announces early store openings for DROID launch

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 04:27:00 +0000

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Logitech's new Harmony IR repeater

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 04:27:00 +0000

Anyone who has had a Harmony Remote knows the "is this device on" hell that follows if an IR code is missed while an Activity is firing off. To address that and the whole hidden equipment craze, Logitech now offers a IR repeater called the Logitech Harmony IR Extender System that is ...

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Best Buy partnering with CinemaNow to stream first-run DVDs to 'all web-connected devices' sold

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 04:27:00 +0000

Can you live without physical media? Are you ready to buy into owning a license without any physical property to show for your purchase? We hope so 'cause that's the future. Today Best Buy will announce confirmation of its rumored partnership with CinemaNow in a deal that will stream ...

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AT&T "Maps" Out Lawsuit Against Verizon

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 03:48:22 +0000

AT&T is taking Verizon to court. And even if you haven't heard why, there's a good chance you can suspect the impetus behind the suit filed. If you've seen Verizon's "There's a Map for That" commercials, you've probably noticed that AT&T's represented coverage area looks ...

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iTunes Store

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0000

One Moment Please. Connecting to the iTunes Store. Loading We are unable to find iTunes on your computer. If iTunes doesn't open, click the iTunes application icon in your Dock or Windows Task Bar.

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Verizon Charges Motorola Droid Users for Exchange Access

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 03:30:02 +0000

Verizon Wireless loves to nickel and dime its customers and the upcoming Motorola Droid presents new opportunities. Droid supports Microsoft Exchange’s ActiveSync feature that lets users access email, calendar and contacts from their corporate servers running Exchange. But now they ...

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iphone 3GS ipod touch 2g cases iPhone 3g Quattro Battery SmartCase iphone battery case

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 19:08:58 +0000

This product is expected to be in stock on Monday December 21st, 2009. World's first SmartCase™ Featuring, interchangeable Integrated battery and Touch-Thru Glass Screen. It sends a signal to the iPhone to drain the case's power first before using the iPhone's battery. This advanced power ...

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Second Verizon DROID commercial stealth attacks America

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 03:04:28 +0000

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T-Mobile Confirms Nationwide Service Outage [Tmobile]

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 02:54:44 +0000

There's a confirmed T-Mobile service outage affecting users nationwide. People are reporting that all calls are failing with busy tones or getting dropped instantly, despite full signal bars. Let us know what you're experiencing and where you're based. Updated. As Twitter and forums are filled ...

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AT&T Sees Verizon’s “Map for That”, Raises Lawsuit

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:27:26 +0000

Verizon’s “ Map for That ” ad was witty and kicked AT&T right where it hurt most — right in the network. AT&T, naturally, didn’t find it so amusing and has now decided to take Verizon to court. Engadget has been covering (and updating the coverage) ...

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Tutorial: How to Tether on an iPhone 3G or 3GS running OS 3.1.2

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:42:55 +0000

When the iPhone OS 3.1 update rolled through town, it brought with it a handful of new features – but it also killed off one, not-so-official feature: unauthorized data tethering on AT&T. Early this morning, the endlessly ingenious iPhone hacking community released Blacksn0w, a ...

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Man Taps iPhone 844,683 Times Proving Life Is Overrated

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:59:56 +0000

They say a picture is worth a thousand words … so we’ll shut up and show you a picture of the Million Tap Challenge app … Million-Tap-Challenge-Title With this brilliant and enticing description, at 99 cents, the Million Tap Challenge is certainly a tempting buy. But wait … we have more thousand ...

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iTunes Store

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:24:28 +0000

One Moment Please. Connecting to the iTunes Store. Loading We are unable to find iTunes on your computer. If iTunes doesn't open, click the iTunes application icon in your Dock or Windows Task Bar.

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iTunes Store - ngmoco, Inc.

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:24:28 +0000

One Moment Please. Connecting to the iTunes Store. Loading ngmoco, Inc. We are unable to find iTunes on your computer. If iTunes doesn't open, click the iTunes application icon in your Dock or Windows Task Bar.

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Plantronics Voyager PRO UC Headset can Skype

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 05:11:00 +0000

We reviewed the Plantronics Voyager PRO Bluetooth headset back in July. Now Plantronics has just announced a new model called the PRO UC . This headset that works seamlessly with both mobile phones and unified communication applications/softphones like Google Talk and Skype. It comes with a ...

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November 6: stores open at 6AM for DROID, Droid Eris?

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 18:05:00 +0000

So, you're a prospective Moto DROID customer. You've soaked up the review , studied the manual , and even built your own cardboard dock in anticipation of the big November 6 street date . What's next, you ask? Well, set your alarm early -- if the rumors are true, Verizon Wireless will be ...

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