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Verizon Wireless launches V CAST Apps storefront for BlackBerry smartphones

admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:50:47 +0000

Today Verizon Wireless announced that its V CAST Apps store front is now available on most BlackBerry smartphones. The software is currently available on the BlackBerry Bold 9650, the Storm 2 9550, the Curve 8530, and the Tour 9630. Verizon Wireless will roll out V CAST Apps to the Storm 9530 and Cure 8330 in the coming weeks.
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Sony Ericsson to offer Vivaz S60 Symbian smartphone in light pink

admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:50:47 +0000

Sony Ericsson has announced it will soon offer its Vivaz phone in light pink. The company also stated the phone will be available in select markets at the end of this quarter. The Vivaz phone is equipped with an 8.1 megapixel camera, GPS support, WiFi, an 8GB microSD card, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a 3.2-inch touchscreen display with a 540 x 360 resolution.
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RIM gives developers tower-based location abilities in BlackBerry OS 5 and later devices

admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:50:47 +0000

Today Research In Motion announced to developers that it has added tower-based location detection to its BlackBerry OS 5.x (or higher) development platforms, which means that applications will be able to get a quick, general location fix without resorting to on-board GPS use. The new functionality requires that the developers add support for it in their applications.
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Verizon pulls plug on Microsoft KIN ONE and KIN TWO

admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 05:50:47 +0000

Today Verizon Wireless confirmed that it has pulled the plug on the Microsoft KIN ONE and KIN TWO social networking phones. The ONE and TWO are already missing from Verizon’s website, though KIN accessories remain on sale and Verizon has said that Microsoft will continue to run the KIN servers required to keep the phones in service. Microsoft disbanded its KIN development group two weeks ago and moved its members into the Windows Phone 7 smartphone development group.
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Samsung Galaxy S Android smartphone lands on O2 UK

admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:50:47 +0000

O2 in the UK, wanting to join in on the Galaxy S fun, is now offering the Samsung Galaxy S to customers. This Android 2.1 powered device offers a host of premium features, including a large 4-inch Super AMOLED display, a fast 1GHz processor, a 5 megapixel camera and camcorder with 720p HD recording, and Bluetooth 3.0.
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Verizon pushes out Motorola DROID X firmware update

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:50:47 +0000

Verizon Wireless has started pushing out the 1.13.604 firmware update for the Motorola DROID X Android smartphone. Improvements in the update include redesigned weather widgets, a better battery status indicator, favorite contacts sorted by frequency, and improved 3G mobile hotspot abilities. Customers should expect to soon see a notice on their phone about the availability of the update.
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WSJ: Nokia searching for a new CEO

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:50:47 +0000

According to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal, Nokia is looking to replace its current Chief Executive Officer, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, and has already begun a search for a new CEO. According to the Journal, several U.S. based executives have been approached about the position, and Nokia’s board is expected to decide upon a successor by the end of the month.
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Apple updates iTunes to fix iOS 4 upgrade problem

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:50:47 +0000

Apple has issued yet another update for its iTunes software that fixes problems related to upgrading to Apple’s iOS 4 on an iPhone or iPod touch when using encrypted backups. No new functionality appears to have been added to the application.
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Vodafone UK now selling BlackBerry Pearl 3G, Sony Ericsson X10 mini pro, and LG Optimus

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:50:47 +0000

Today Vodafone UK announced that it is now offering the BlackBerry Pearl 3G, Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro, and the LG Optimus smartphones to its customers. The Sony Ericsson and LG models run on versions of the Android smartphone OS. All three devices are available free on contract.
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Nokia C6 Symbian^1 smartphone now available from Nokia UK, compatible with AT&T’s network

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:50:47 +0000

Nokia UK is now offering the Nokia C6, a Symbian^1-powered smartphone, for sale on its website. The C6 features a 3.2-inch 640 x 360 pixel touchscreen display, a 5 megapixel camera, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and support for microSD memory card storage. The phone is compatible with AT&T’s GSM and 3G networks, and is available for 289 GBP direct from Nokia UK.
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