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White Samsung Galaxy W Emerges, Gets Pictured
August 29, 2011 at 4:32 AM
 
The Galaxy W is not even available on the market and Samsung is already planning to release a white flavor version of the smartphone.

Unveiled last week, Samsung Galaxy W is a bit less-featured Galaxy S Plus, which hopefully will also translate in a lower price of the former.

It appears that the phone has already been co... (read more)
   
   
Gingerbread ROM Enables Full Dual-Core Support for HTC Sensation
August 29, 2011 at 4:01 AM
 
HTC Sensation owners will be happy to know that their phones can now perform much faster with the new Android Revolution HD ROM.

Although the new ROM is unofficial, it enables full dual-core support for the HTC Sensation, which greatly improves the smartphone's speed.

Thanks to XDA member mike1986, HT... (read more)
   
   
Samsung Intros ChatON Instant Messaging Service
August 29, 2011 at 3:00 AM
 
It looks like Samsung has a very busy calendar these days, as the Korean company has just announced two LTE devices, the Galaxy S II and the Galaxy Tab 8.9, as well as the ChatON messaging service.

Even though all products will be showcased later this week at IFA 2011, in Berlin, Samsung decided to make the announcements ahead of the ... (read more)
   
   
DROID Bionic on Motorola's Online Store, September 8th Launch Confirmed
August 29, 2011 at 2:54 AM
 
In roughly one week from now, Verizon Wireless customers should be able to purchase a new Android-based mobile phone on their wireless carrier's airwaves, as the DROID Bionic from Motorola should arrive on shelves on September 8th, some of the latest reports on the matter suggest.

The handset was long rumore... (read more)
   
   
Photos of Samsung Epic 4G Touch Available
August 29, 2011 at 2:25 AM
 
South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung Electronics is gearing up for the release of their US flavors of the high-end Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone, and what appears to be the first press photos of Sprint's flavor of the device have made an appearance on the Internet.

The mobile phone is expected to arrive on shelves under the name of ... (read more)
   
   
White LG Optimus 3D Available in the UK
August 29, 2011 at 2:18 AM
 
Fans of LG's Optimus 3D will be happy to know that the white flavor of the Android smartphone is now available in the UK.

The white version of the Optimus 3D is now available for purchase from UK major retailer Phones 4u, on Orange, O2 and Vodafone.

The smartphone is available for free with plans starting from £30 per m... (read more)
   
   
Dolphin Browser HD 6.2 Beta Now Available
August 29, 2011 at 1:43 AM
 
A new flavor of the increasingly popular Dolphin Browser HD for devices running under Google's Android operating system is now available for download, namely Dolphin Browser HD 6.2 Beta.

The new application version comes along with a nice range of enhancements when compared to the previous releases, as well as with new features and vari... (read more)
   
   
Samsung Officially Announces LTE-Enabled Galaxy Tab 8.9
August 28, 2011 at 2:45 PM
 
Although rumors about an LTE-enabled Galaxy Tab 8.9 tablet surfaced just a few days after the standard version was launched on the market, it took Samsung several months to announced the new device.

Samsung has just confirmed the launch of its Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE tablet, along with an LTE version of its popular Samsung Galaxy S I... (read more)
   
   
Verizon Boosts Its Cloud Services, Acquires CloudSwitch
August 28, 2011 at 2:03 PM
 
Although Verizon does not provides cloud services directly, it appears that the carrier plans to strengthen its portfolio on a global scale.

Verizon Wireless offers cloud and security services through its Terremark subsidiary, including the ability to improve IT infrastructure.

It looks like the carrier wants to give ... (read more)
   
   
Samsung Launches Galaxy S II LTE with 4.5-inch Display and 1.5GHz Dual-Core CPU
August 28, 2011 at 1:18 PM
 
With just a few days left until IFA 2011 kicks-off, Samsung has unveiled the LTE version of its popular Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone.

Aside LTE support, the new Samsung Galaxy S II LTE comes with several improvements that turns it into a flagship device, at least until the Korean handset manufacturer re... (read more)
   
   
BlackBerry Torch 9810 Now Available at MTS for $150
August 28, 2011 at 4:08 AM
 
Manitobans can now purchase one of the latest BlackBerry 7 smartphones, the Torch 9810, from regional carrier MTS.

The operator announced earlier this week that it will carry two of the new devices recently launched by Research in Motion (RIM), the Bold 9900 and Torch 9810.

However, as the carrier stated, the Bold 9900 wil... (read more)
   
   
AT&T HTC Holiday Emerges Again with 4G LTE and 1.2GHz Dual-Core CPU
August 28, 2011 at 3:28 AM
 
HTC Holiday leaked in the wild a few months ago as one of the first LTE smartphones to be launched by AT&T.

Although the phone is expected to be released globally by the end of the year, it appears that the Holiday will be an AT&T exclusive and will it go by HTC Waikiki upon launch.

The information has yet... (read more)
   
   
BlackBerry Torch 9860 Now Available at Bell with 4G Capabilities
August 27, 2011 at 12:21 PM
 
The BlackBerry Torch 9860 4G is the latest smartphone running under the new BlackBerry 7 OS from Research In Motion to have made an appearance on shelves at Canadian wireless carrier Bell.

The mobile phone, a touch-enabled device, is available now from the wireless carrier on various contract options, with price tags ... (read more)
   
   
HTC Vigor Makes a Photo Appearance
August 27, 2011 at 11:01 AM
 
The not too far future should bring to shelves at Verizon Wireless a new high-end mobile phone running under Google's Android operating system, the HTC Vigor, which was already spotted into the wild before, and which has just emerged in what appears to be the first photo with it.

The mobile phone was said to be one of the superphones that Verizon ... (read more)
   
   
DROID Bionic Available at Costco for $299 with Bonus Pack, Including Extra Battery, Dock and More
August 27, 2011 at 11:01 AM
 
Great news for Android fans who are excited about the upcoming DROID Bionic smartphone, soon to be released at Verizon.

Although the latest rumors suggest that the handset will be available for purchase at Verizon on September 8 for $299 after rebate and with a new two-year agreement, it ap... (read more)
   
   
HTC HD2 with Unofficial Windows Phone 7 ROM Allows Official Updates
August 27, 2011 at 10:10 AM
 
Unveiled in 2009, HTC HD is one of the last smartphones to be launched with Windows Mobile 6.5 on board.

However, it appears that the device has a high number of dedicated fans who would not think or get rid of the phone and replace it with one of the new Windows Phone 7 devices that were recently launched on the mar... (read more)
   
   
Touchscreens in 97% Smartphones by 2016, ABI Research Says
August 27, 2011 at 9:51 AM
 
Touchscreen displays are expected to gain increased traction on the market in the next few years, especially in the smartphhone area, a new report from ABI Research shows.

The research firm suggests that touchscreens will be present on around 97 percent of smartphones by 2016, enjoying impressive growth when compared to t... (read more)
   
   
Verizon Pantech Breakout with LTE Support Spotted in the Wild
August 27, 2011 at 9:37 AM
 
Apparently Verizon plans to release yet another LTE device, the Pantech Breakout, which was leaked for the first time back in July.

Those who hate Pantech phones will probably avoid the Breakout as well, but they should take into consideration the fact that this might be one of the cheapest LTE phones available via Verizon... (read more)
   
   
Official Android 2.3.4 ROM for Samsung Captivate Leaks
August 27, 2011 at 9:27 AM
 
The latest software upgrade for AT&T's Samsung Captivate was rolled out back in February, but nothing major has been deployed since then.

The so-called KB1 update pushed by AT&T several months ago, upgraded Captivate's software to Android 2.2 Froyo, but also added new features and enhancements.

However, as Google conti... (read more)
   
   
Verizon Smartphones $50 Less at LetsTalk Until August 31st
August 27, 2011 at 8:31 AM
 
LetsTalk has just announced a new special offering for all smartphones it sells on Verizon Wireless' network.

Until August 31st, all of them are available for $50 less than before, as long as users will commit to a two-year contract agreement with the wireless carrier.

Following the slashing of prices for... (read more)
   
   
UC Browser 8.0 Lands in Private Beta on Java, Preview Available
August 27, 2011 at 6:34 AM
 
UC Browser, supposedly the fastest and most advanced mobile browser that is available for download today, is nearing the availability of a new major release, UC Browser 8.0, and it seems that the private beta testing period has already started.

Coming from UC Mobile, the mobile application offers support for WEB and... (read more)
   
   
LG Revolution and DROID Charge Only $0.01 at Amazon
August 27, 2011 at 6:06 AM
 
United States users who would like to try out the power of 4G LTE on Verizon Wireless' network are now able to purchase a new smartphone from the carrier for only $0.01 via Amazon until Monday, August 29th.

The LG Revolution and Samsung DROID Charge smartphones are available for only one cent via the online retailer with the si... (read more)
   
   
BlackBerry Curve 9360 Now Available at Bell
August 27, 2011 at 5:00 AM
 
Bell Mobility is another mobile phone carrier in Canada which has made available for purchase on its airwaves the new BlackBerry Curve 9360 smartphone from Research In Motion.

Announced at the beginning of this week, the mobile phone was said to be on its way to various wireless carriers in Canada before the end of August, and it has ... (read more)
   
   
Gameloft UK Intros Android HD+ Subscription with Games at £0.99
August 27, 2011 at 4:11 AM
 
Gameloft, one of the leading developers and publishers of mobile games, has just announced a special deal for all those users in the UK who own Android HD+ devices, offering them the possibility to purchase games for only £0.99.

All Android HD+ users out there can now register to the Gameloft Club from their mob... (read more)
   
     
 
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