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Apple Launching New iPhone Ads Tonight

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:19:00 +0000

Apple is launching two new iPhone ads on TV tonight. The ads are intended to tout the iPhone's ability to hold a simultaneous voice and data connection at the same time. One ad shows a set of work-related scenarios -- looking at an email from the boss while you're still talking to him -- and ...

Engadget found this 10 hours ago on businessweek.com

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Apple hits back at Verizon in new iPhone ads (video)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Now look, we're not saying we know for sure that Apple thinks Verizon's latest round of merciless attack ads on its device and US carrier are worth responding to, but these latest iPhone spots would certainly suggest it. A new campaign launching tonight focuses on the iPhone's ability to ...

Tech Blog found this 18 hours ago on engadget.com

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AT&T Matches Verizon’s Prepaid Data Plans

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:15:10 +0000

AT&T today introduced a prepaid mobile broadband product that exactly matches the pricing of similar plans launched earlier this month by Verizon Wireless . I was skeptical of Verizon’s offering because it’s pretty pricey, and I’m not sold on AT&T’s either, but my colleague Kevin Tofel ...

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Samsung Omnia II Hits Verizon Stores

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:15:10 +0000

Verizon Wireless and Samsung announced that the Samsung Omnia II smartphone, which we originally previewed in June, is now available in stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $199.99 with a two-year agreement and after rebates.

jkOnTheRun found this 85 minutes ago on gearlog.com

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Apple Joins AT&T/Verizon Spat With New iPhone Ads

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:32:35 +0000

Verizon’s (VZ) merciless razzing of AT&T (T) has finally elicited a reaction from Apple (AAPL). Peeved at seeing its marquee product banished to the “Island of Misfit Toys” in one of Big Red’s new holiday ads, the company is launching a pair of new iPhone ads that tout the smartphone ...

Mashable! found this 9 hours ago on digitaldaily.allthingsd.com

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Swype to debut on the Verizon Samsung Omnia II

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:11:36 +0000

A little over a year ago, Swype announced at TechCrunch50 2008 that they were going to “change how the world inputs text on screens”. By allowing the user to type words by tracing a path between its letters rather than tapping them out one-by-one, Swype claims to speed up typing ...

TechCrunch found this 8 hours ago on mobilecrunch.com

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Leaked Video: Swyping Versus iPhone Typing. (Swype For Android Is Next).

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:35:21 +0000

A year ago, Swype launched a new way to type on a touchscreen phone at TechCrunch50 . Swype was created by the inventor of the T9 predictive typing system used on most phones today because he felt that new text input methods for small touchscreens are sorely needed. Today, the startup ...

iPhonefreak found this 6 hours ago on techcrunch.com

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Does AT&T turn into a pumpkin in June?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:31:25 +0000

Its Cinderella contract with Apple for the iPhone runs out in seven months, says one analyst Broadpoint AmTech's Brian Marshall, who has replaced Piper Jaffray's Gene Munster as the most bullish of the mainstream Apple analysts, made several assertions of fact in an Bloomberg TV ...

Digital Daily found this 12 hours ago on brainstormtech.blogs.fortune.cnn.com

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AT&T unveils DataConnect Pass pre-paid 3G data program

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:08:54 +0000

AT&T has unveiled a pre-paid 3G data access program called DataConnect Pass that is targeted at consumers with AT&T 3G capable laptops, netbooks, and modems. Read the full story here.

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Review of HTC's Android-powered DROID Eris for Verizon and Hero for Sprint

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:05:07 +0000

While they are both based on the European HTC Hero we reviewed months ago, we've put together a separate review for the HTC DROID Eris for Verizon and the Hero for Sprint, including a series of videos. Click through to read about these top-notch Android smartphones for the U.S. Read the full ...

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Video: Apple Joins AT&T/Verizon Spat With New iPhone Ads

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:02:17 +0000

Verizon's merciless razzing of AT&T has finally elicited a reaction from Apple.

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Verizon announces Samsung Omnia II smartphone with AMOLED display

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:11:33 +0000

Today Verizon Wireless announced that it will begin offering the Samsung i920 Omnia II smartphone in December. The Omnia II features a large AMOLED touchscreen display and a 5 megapixel camera. Read the full story here.

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Verizon announces Samsung Omnia II: December 2 for $200

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:21:23 +0000

As expected, Verizon has chosen December 2 as the Samsung Omnia II's date with destiny, bringing an interesting full-touch WinMo alternative to the HTC Imagio that launched back in October alongside Windows Mobile 6.5 . Speaking of 6.5, there were some early concerns that Verizon's version of ...

Phones Review found this 9 hours ago on engadget.com

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New Samsung Omnia II for Verizon features "Genius Texting" technology

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:19:47 +0000

"Genius Texting," a new feature included on the Samsung Omnia II, provides users with a new, intuitive way to input text on touchscreen devices. Read the full story here.

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Droid Price Drops to $120

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:06:54 +0000

Hey Everyone, I need a little bit of advice about how to get the best price on a Droid with my situation. My fiance is on her family's family plan, and I'm by myself. We are both beyond our original 2-year contracts with Verizon and want to get Droids. I will be joining their family plan, so ...

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AT&T Exclusivity to End in June: Report

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:15:45 +0000

Numerous outlets are reporting today on a somewhat startling assertion by an analyst on Bloomberg TV, stating that Apple's exclusive arrangement with AT&T as its sole iPhone service provider will come to an end in June of 2010. He also stated that Apple would be receiving $300 from ...

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Luke Wilson's Droppin' Post Cards on Verizon Wireless - 3G

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:31:01 +0000

When I think escalating mega cellphone carrier ad war, I think actor Luke Wilson. Oh wait, no I don't, and yet here he is, again , striking back on behalf of AT against Verizon Wireless. Now, good on AT for fighting back with more ads and not more silly lawsuits and all, but the Verizon ...

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Judge Denies AT&T Request to Pull Verizon 3G Ads - Reviews by PC Magazine

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:31:43 +0000

The Verizon ads that take aim at AT 's 3G network will stay on the air for now. A judge on Wednesday denied AT 's request to remove the Verizon commercials while the two sides battle it out in court. Earlier this month, AT sued Verizon in Georgia district court for what AT considers to be ...

AppScout found this 4 days ago on pcmag.com

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Judge Denies AT&T Request to Pull Verizon 3G Ads

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:49:54 +0000

The Verizon ads that take aim at AT&T's 3G network will stay on the air -- for now. A judge on Wednesday denied AT&T's request to remove the Verizon commercials while the two sides battle it out in court. Earlier this month, AT&T sued Verizon in Georgia district court for ...

Gearlog found this 8 hours ago on appscout.com

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Samsung Omnia II Goes Official on Verizon: December 2, $199

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:11:25 +0000

Samsung OmniaII VZ Samsung Omnia II Goes Official on Verizon: December 2, $199 Good news for those who have been following the rumors about the Samsung Omnia II i920: Verizon ( NYSE: VZ ) has set a pricetag and release date! Samsung’s TouchWiz user interface built on top of Windows Mobile 6.5, a ...

Mobile Magazine found this 14 hours ago on intomobile.com

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