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Boost Mobile to Launch Samsung Galaxy S3 On June 12th for $399.99

Shortly after hearing rumors that the Samsung Galaxy S3 would be coming to Boost Mobile, the company has announced that it will indeed be offering the device beginning on June 12th with a price tag of $399.99. Customers who purchase the Galaxy S3 on Boost Mobile will be able to take advantage of Sprint’s fast and ever-expanding 4G LTE network, which is currently functioning in 88 markets. The Galaxy S3 is still a powerful smartphone, boasting a 4.8-inch screen, a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and an 8 MP rear facing camera Read more

Ian Kersey

T-Mobile Could Be Boosting LTE Network With 4×2 MIMO Technology

T-Mobile is reportedly boosting the performance of its LTE network by adding more antennas soon, according to a report from GigaOM. T-Mobile will be utilizing 4×2 MIMO antenna technology to boost its network, which will double the number of antennas, as well as data transmission paths for LTE data. The rollout is expected to take place over the next twelve months. “We have a very good handle on what 4X2 MIMO can do for us, and we’re one of the few that are in a position to use it.”-Mark McDiarmid, Read more

Ian Kersey

Amazon Cuts Kindle Fire HD Prices For Father’s Day

Father’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re looking to get Dad a new tablet, look no further. Amazon is offering a sweet deal on its Kindle Fire HD tablet line, offering $20 off of their already affordable line of tablets. The offer starts today and ends on June 8th. Amazon has three models in the Fire HD line, with the 7 inch Kindle Fire HD is priced at $199, the 8.9 inch Kindle Fire HD for $269 and the 8.9 inch Kindle Fire HD with 4G LTE Read more

Ian Kersey

Seven Verizon Devices Will Be AWS LTE Ready, Including BlackBerry Q10 and Nokia Lumia 928

It looks as though the Samsung Galaxy S4 won’t be the only device to gain support for Verizon’s upcoming AWS LTE network upgrade. According to a report from Laptop Mag, Verizon has confirmed that seven devices will be ready to take advantage of the new AWS upgrade when it goes live. Devices that will utilize the AWS spectrum include the Galaxy S4, the Nokia Lumia 928 and the Blackberry Q10, as well as two unnamed 10-inch Samsung tablets, two Jetpack mobile hotspots and one USB antenna. Verizon’s Advanced Wireless Services Read more

Ian Kersey

AT&T Expands 4G LTE Coverage To 16 New Markets

AT&T is continuing its 4G LTE roll-out, announcing today the availability of 4G coverage in 16 new markets. The updates will allow customers to take advantage of data speeds ten times faster than 3G on their 4G compatible devices, such as the iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One. 4G LTE coverage is now available in the following markets: Asheville, N.C. Casa Grande, Ariz. Culpepper, Va. Dover, Del. Fredericksburg, Va. Goldsboro, N.C. Leonardtown, Md. Linglestown, Pa. Longview, Wash. Ocean City, Md. Port Townsend-North Whidbey Island-Camano Island, Wash. Prince Read more

Ian Kersey

Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 Ready For AWS Network Upgrade

The Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 will have internet speeds double that of other carriers, thanks to components that allow the device to take advantage of Verizon’s upcoming network upgrade. According to a report from Bloomberg, Verizon has started developing the next phase of its network, which utilizes Verizon’s Advance Wireless Service, or  AWS airwaves to improve the capacity of its LTE network. Verizon had acquired AWS airwaves last year from Comcast Corp, and will begin rollout in major cities in the next few months. Verizon is slated to release more Read more

Ian Kersey

Two New Cheesy And Odd Sony Ads Showcase Xperia NFC Capabilities

Sony’s latest flagship smartphones and tablet lineup is certainly the best we’ve seen from the company in a long time. We’ve seen some great videos that the Xperia Z can take from a trip to India, and much more from the new device, but Sony’s latest ads are — interesting. The two ads you see below have a focus on NFC, which isn’t terribly surprising. Sony has quite a few connected accessories that establish Bluetooth connections via NFC to make your life a little easier, all of which work very Read more

3M working on a new film that will bring more color to LCD screens

3M is in the final stages of commercializing a new film for LCD screens that can allow up to 50% more color to be displayed. The problem with existing LCDs is that they are typically limited to displaying 35% or less of the visible color spectrum. 3M’s new QDEF solution can make for a better experience, delivering richly-saturated colors, while minimizing power consumption. 3M’s light management technologies have already contributed in making LCDs thinner, lighter and more energy efficient, though color performance of LCDs has gone largely unchanged until now. Read more

AT&T GoPhone To Update Pre-Paid Service With 4G LTE, HSPA+ Tomorrow

According to MacRumors, AT&T is expected to improve its GoPhone prepaid wireless brand tomorrow, rolling out LTE and HSPA+ data network access and official support for the iPhone. GoPhone customers who have been using the service with an iPhone or compatible 4G device will now be able access data service on their devices. GoPhone will reportedly be offering three different service plans for the iPhone and other 4G capable devices, starting with a plan that includes unlimited texts and calls and 1 GB of data for $65 a month. Also Read more

Ian Kersey

Truphone launches shared international mobile plans for business

Truphone proudly announced its industry first shared international mobile service plans for data, text and voice. The new plans allow businesses with employees based abroad and with employees traveling internationally to share local minutes, messages and megabytes from a single bundle when in the so called “Truphone Zone.” The mentioned “Zone” includes the US, UK, Australia, Hong Kong and the Netherlands; with Germany, Poland and Spain “joining” later this year. In addition, Truphone promises business better call quality, a single voice and SMS mailbox, all combined with a “superior mobile Read more

Verizon 4G LTE Now Available in Over 497 Markets, 95% of 3G Network

Verizon’s CTIA event was dominated by J Lo and the big announcement of the new, Latino focused Viva Movil Network. But they did drop an interesting tidbit early on. COO Marni Walden announced that Verizon’s 4G LTE network now covers 497 markets, which is 95% of its 3G network. Verizon’s stated goal is to cover 100% of its 3G network with 4G by the end of 2013, but the company’s on track to finish well before that.  Full disclosure: I have Verizon and I’m (finally!) getting a 4G phone, so I’m Read more