If you’re a fan of shooing Nazis and Zombies, then this game might be what you’ve been waiting for. Call of Duty: World at War: Zombies brings the consoles’ ever popular “Night of the Undead” map pack, where you and your teammates work together to defend a point from wave after wave of Nazi Zombies, and brings it to the iPhone.
Call of Duty: World at War: Zombies features 2-player co-op over bluetooth, as well as 4-player co-op over Wi-Fi. Players can also create public or private online matches, so fight alongside strangers or your your best buds to fight off the zombie invasion. Controls are all on-screen and offer auto-targeting of the shooting reticule, but players can also zoom in and shoot from a more accurate perspective.
Activision also notes that Call of Duty: World at War: Zombies will feature new downloadable content in the future which will keep you Nazi Zombie murdering SOBs coming back for more! Jawohl!
The affordable BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) 8520 has been getting makeovers on T-Mobile and Rogers, and even getting CDMA compatability for Sprint and Verizon, and it’s finally finding its way to AT&T (NYSE: T). The 8520 Curve isn’t much to look at (2 megapixel camera without flash, 320 x 240 display), but the trackpad is slick, and the rubber-covered side keys feel great. Of course it still handles all of the push e-mail, instant messaging, and music playing you would expect from the latest BlackBerrys out there, and making calls over the Wi-Fi network with a UMA plan is a nice option for those looking for a home phone replacement. Interested? You’ll be able to pick up the Curve 8520 from AT&T stores “in the coming weeks” for $99.99 after rebates and with a contract. For a closer look, check out our review.
Samsung announced that it will be providing AT&T (NYSE: T) with its netbook – Samsung Go. Specs wise, it’s “yet another netbook” which relies on the Intel Atom CPU coupled with Windows 7 Starter Edition. In addition there’s a built-in HSPA modem, WiFi connectivity support, comfortable pebble-style keyboard, 4-cell 4000Ah battery that provides enough juice for up to 4 hours of work, and so on.
The pricing was not announced, and I’m guessing AT&T will have the last word on the 2.8 lbs (1.27 kg)-heavy device. I’m betting the carrier will ask around $200 (probably $199.99) for the Go, with a contract.
AT&T (NYSE: T) (NYSE: T) has just pumped out a new OS for the BlackBerry Bold 9000. I know, I know, this isn’t 5.0, but at least AT&T is doing their best here to keep up with the joneses. This latest update brings you up to OS 4.6.0.304, and you can grab it from the BlackBerry download site.
As always, be sure to backup your device and take all necessary precautions before you proceed. I will not be held responsible for any bad things that happen during your upgrade
AT&T (NYSE: T) announced a new 3G LaptopConnect device made by Sierra Wireless – the AT&T USBConnect Lightning. The new 3G modem is set to be officially available throughout the carrier’s retail stores beginning November 22nd, when interested customers will be able to grab it for free after rebate and with a contract (at least $35/month).
As expected, the Lightning is made to sing along AT&T’s upgraded HSPA network, providing users with download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps. The device comes pre-loaded with AT&T Communication Manager (ACM) 7.0 software to help customers manage their connections.
As for AT&T’s HSPA 7.2 Mbps network upgrade plans, the carrier’s initial deployment is set to hit Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles and Miami by the end of the year. Then by the end of Q2 2010, the company plans to deploy the network upgrade in 25 of the nation’s 30 largest markets, and to reach about 90% of its existing 3G network footprint by the end of 2011.
In today’s world, it seems a lot of smartphone users tend to rely on their own entertainment to get through air travel. Movies, TV shows, even games can keep us busy for a good chunk of our flight. Nippon Airways recently announced they will be making some changes to their New York City to Tokyo flights, one of which is the addition of allowing passengers to connect their iPhone / iPod to their individual LCD screen to display videos and pictures. Best of all, the iPhone / iPod connectors also charge your device while it’s being used.
You would think this kind of service would only be available to first-class fliers, but thankfully, Nippon Airways is offering the service to all of their passengers. I definitely see the benefit for offering this service since I for one love to watch some TV shows or movies that I’ve got ready for travel, but having the video right in front of you instead of your lap can make the experience that much better. All I ask is that no one bugs me for a spare earbud to watch an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm along with me. I likes to hear my Larry David with both ears, thank you very much.
Now… if I could only find a reason to fly to Japan…
Want some extra cash to blow at Walmart? What if I told you Wally World was giving away $100 gift cards with any BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) purchase from November 14th through the 21st? According to the good folks at Gizmodo, that’s exactly what is going to happen.
The new deal will be both valid in-store and online, but will require your purchase come complete with a 2-year contract. If you were planning to pick up a new BlackBerry anyways, the 14th through the 21st would be a good time to do it. $100 in your pocket to blow on holiday gifts or just treats for yourself could never be a bad thing.
Below is the list of BlackBerry devices up-for-grabs at Walmart:
AT&T (NYSE: T) Developer Summit has been announced recently. The event will be held at the Palms resort in Las Vegas on January 6 in conjunction with the 2010 CES, targeting developers who want to reach AT&T’s 81.6 million customers.
Among the AT&T people who will attend the conference are CEO – Ralph De la Vega, CTO – John Donovan, CMO – David Christopher, and senior VP of Devices at AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets – Jeff Bradley.
AT&T will also use the event to announce the members of a new third-party Developer Advisory Council, which will provide a forum for key wireless industry influencers and developers to give feedback to AT&T executives on major initiatives in the near and long term.
The 2010 AT&T Developer Summit is free to attend and additional details are available from a dedicated website.
It’s becoming almost trendy to hate on AT&T (NYSE: T)’s 3G network, and Verizon (NYSE: VZ) Wireless is pushing hard to make the trend stick. So hard, in fact, that AT&T filed a lawsuit to stop Big Red’s “theres’ a map for that” TV ad campaign in its tracks. The lawsuit is still in it’s early stages, but the threat of legal backlash hasn’t stopped Verizon from going all-out with a new TV ad that has an iPhone look-alike hanging out with all the wayward toys on the “Island of Misfit Toys.” Funny? Definitely. But, those “misfit toys” bring up all kinds of creepy memories from our childhood.
We recently saw the Dell 3ix pop up in Brazil with WiFi and support for wireless frequencies used in the US, indicating that Dell’s Android handset would make it to The States. Today, we have confirmation that the Dell Mini 3iX is indeed headed to AT&T (NYSE: T) (likely in Q1 2010). The FCC has just given its blessing to Dell’s first Android phone, complete with 3G support on the 850Mhz and 1900Mhz frequencies used by AT&T.
The Chinese Dell Mini 3i lacks WiFi to comply with China’s oh-so-reasonable censorship laws, but we’re happy to say the US-bound Mini 3iX will have full WiFi support. It’ll be running a vanilla Android build of some sort (hopefully Android 2.0 “Eclair”) and will feature a 3.5-inch touchscreen, 3-megapixel camera, GPS, 3G data and a microSD card slot.
As for pricing, we’ll have to wait and see. With Verizon (NYSE: VZ)’s Droid and Droid Eris launched today, T-Mobile (NYSE: DT)’s Behold II on the way, and Sprint (NYSE: S)’s HTC Hero already on market, the Dell Mini 3iX has some stiff competition. Hopefully that will mean a cheaper price point.
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