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Jennifer Johnson - Fri, Jun 10, 2011
In addition to the Android-Powered Photon 4G we showed you earlier, Sprint, along with its prepaid brands Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile USA, are teaming up with Motorola to launch more than 10 new Motorola devices in 2011. The Motorola...
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Paul Lilly - Fri, Jun 10, 2011
New York City has grand aspirations of being the nation's leading digital city, and it's a getting a big boost from AT&T towards that goal. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson today announced a five-year initiative that will have AT&T providing...
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Jennifer Johnson - Mon, Jun 06, 2011
Although we knew HTC's EVO View 4G tablet and EVO 3D smartphone were headed to Sprint at some point, we didn't know an official date. Now we do: On June 24, you'll be able to get your hands on the HTC EVO 3D ($199.99) and HTC EVO View 4G ($399.99), assuming you're willing to commit to a...
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Jennifer Johnson - Thu, Jun 02, 2011
AT&T isn't the only wireless carrier who's hoping to attract new customers with a budget-friendly smartphone. T-Mobile and Samsung are teaming up to offer two new Android-powered smartphones, the Samsung Exhibit 4G and Samsung Gravity SMART for less than $100 (after rebate and with a...
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Jennifer Johnson - Wed, Jun 01, 2011
T-Mobile introduced the new HTC Sensation 4G smartphone. This phone runs on Android 2.3, aka Gingerbread, and will feature the HTC Sense experience. Key specifications include a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, a 4.3-inch qHD display, an 8 megapixel rear-facing camera, a front-facing camera, DLNA compatibility, and a pre-installed...
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Jennifer Johnson - Wed, Jun 01, 2011
Sprint’s highly anticipated new smartphone, the HTC EVO 3D, will be available this summer. This smartphone features a 4.3-inch qHD 3D display and delivers a glasses-free 3D viewing experience. The EVO 3D runs on Android 2.3 and features a 1.2 GHZ dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. The phone also features dual, rear-facing 5-megapixel...
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Jennifer Johnson - Wed, Jun 01, 2011
AT&T hopes to attract new smartphone users with the new Pantech Crossover smartphone. This smartphone will be available on June 5 for $69.99 with a contract and compatible plan. The Crossover features a 3.1-inch touch screen, 600MHz processor, 3 megapixel camera, and a 2GB microSD card...
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Ray Willington - Fri, May 27, 2011
Well, it had to happen at some point, right? When things are just too good to be true, they rarely last. That's what has happened with Verizon Wireless' unlimited data plans. At the launch of LTE, it was possible to buy a smartphone and...
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Ray Willington - Fri, May 27, 2011
If there's one thing that's for certain in the mobile space, it's this: creating a new wireless network from scratch is difficult. Really difficult. Clearwire has had their fair share of hurdles to leap over, and even though they have tons of funding, creating a 4G nationwide network is no...
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Jennifer Johnson - Thu, May 26, 2011
Soon, Verizon Wireless customers will have a third smartphone option that supports 4G LTE speeds. The Revolution by LG will be available in Verizon Wireless Stores and online on May 26. This phone will be the first Android smartphone preloaded with the Netflix application. Key features of the...
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Jennifer Johnson - Sun, May 22, 2011
Last fall, Walmart launched a test to see how well a Walmart Wireless Shop would perform. The test launched in about 20 flagship stores. Each of the Walmart Wireless Shops is about 2,000 square feet in size. They carry a range of...
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Jennifer Johnson - Sun, May 22, 2011
Verizon Wireless will soon get its first Windows Phone 7 smartphone in the form of the HTC Trophy. The Trophy will feature a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor, 3.8-inch touchscreen, 5-megapixel camera, 16GB of storage, and global connectivity...
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Jennifer Johnson - Wed, May 18, 2011
The Droid family on Verizon Wireless’ network continues to expand. Starting tomorrow, you’ll be able to order the new Droid X2 from Motorola through www.verizonwireless.com. The phone will hit stores on May 26 for $199.99 with a two-year contract. The Droid X2 is the first...
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Marco Chiappetta - Wed, May 18, 2011
We knew HTC's Thunderbolt wouldn't be the only 4G LTE smartphone available on Verizon Wireless' network for long. Less than two months after the Thunderbolt made its debut, the Droid Charge by Samsung joined Verizon Wireless' lineup of 4G LTE smartphones. This smartphone boasts of a 4.3-inch...
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Jennifer Johnson - Wed, May 18, 2011
We knew HTC's Thunderbolt wouldn't be the only 4G LTE smartphone available on Verizon Wireless' network for long. Less than two months after the Thunderbolt made its debut, the Droid Charge by Samsung joined Verizon Wireless' lineup of 4G LTE smartphones. This smartphone boasts of a 4.3-inch...
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Jennifer Johnson - Tue, May 17, 2011
Verizon Wireless will be the exclusive carrier for the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY, at least for a little while. This gaming-friendly smartphone comes preloaded with seven game titles. The smartphone will run on Android 2.3. Other key specs...
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Joel Hruska - Mon, May 09, 2011
Nvidia announced today that it's acquiring the fabless semiconductor design firm Icera. The UK-based company specializes in soft modem chipsets for a variety of devices, including laptops, netbooks, tablets, and smartphones. The two...
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Ray Willington - Mon, May 09, 2011
Looking to bring faster transfer rates to your notebook or USB-enabled PC? TrendNet has a new option, the TEW-684UB. This is the world's first ultra-high performance 450Mbps wireless USB adapter, a dual-band Wireless N affair that outperforms the generic 150Mbps or 54Mbps adapters that ship...
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Jennifer Johnson - Sat, May 07, 2011
Sony Ericsson is adding to its smartphone lineup with the introduction of the new Xperia mini and the Xperia mini pro. Sony's goal with the Xperia family is to offer entertaining smartphones while still giving users a choice. To that end, the new Xperia mini and the Xperia mini pro offer many...
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David Altavilla - Fri, May 06, 2011
We've seen a number of hot smartphones hit the market recently, including the HTC Thunderbolt, Droid Charge, and others. Although each phone has its own appeal, there are also a lot of similarities among today's hottest smartphones—most have a 1GHz processor, at least 16GB of storage in...
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Jennifer Johnson - Fri, May 06, 2011
We've seen a number of hot smartphones hit the market recently, including the HTC Thunderbolt, Droid Charge, and others. Although each phone has its own appeal, there are also a lot of similarities among today's hottest smartphones—most have a 1GHz processor, at least 16GB of...
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Jennifer Johnson - Thu, May 05, 2011
It seems that devices keep getting thinner and thinner, which makes us think about just how thin our smartphones and other devices can really get. If a development by engineers at Queen's University Human Media Lab is any indication, our future phones may be a lot thinner than you might think...
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