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India, one of the largest markets in the world for consumer goods thanks to an exploding middle class, loves mobile phones that can house two SIM cards. IDC says that 39% of all the mobile phones sold in India during Q2 2010 were dual SIM capable, up from 1% just one year ago. That leaves…
Verizon Wireless customers who travel from time to time are obviously looking for ways to keep their phone while travelling abroad. As you may know, roaming is for super rich, hence you want a local number. In other words, most phones offered by the Big Red carrier won’t work, but some will. Motorola Droid 2…
In an effort that involves launching as many phones as humanly possibly, Samsung is preparing to unveil a new member of its touchscreen family of device – R700. The device has been caught while playing in FCC’s labs and from there we know one thing – we don’t want it. The reason is simple –…
Japanese operator Softbank, who has exclusive rights to the iPhone for the small island nation in much the same way that AT&T has a death grip on the iPhone in America, will soon begin offering Apple’s iPad for free with a 24 month contract according to mocoNews. This isn’t the WiFi iPad either, this is…
Read any publication covering the technology industry and the you’ll start thinking that the virtues of living an always on, always connected lifestyle, with the latest 600 Euro smartphone in your pocket are mandatory in order to function as a member of society in the 21st century. For many however, that simply isn’t the case.…
Vodafone is adding more smartphones to its portfolio. The latest two phones that have hit the Big Red’s offering are the HTC Desire Z and Nokia C7. As you know, the first of the two is one of the most wanted smartphones on the market today. The carrier is offering it for free on a…
Online home decor retailer One Kings Lane is joining the iRevolution with its own iPhone app, allowing users to check upcoming sales while on-the-go. In that sense, the application rocks real-time sales alerts so that you always, always know when to act and grab top designer decor and home brands, travel essentials, gifts and more.…
The rumor is that the UK’s mobile network operators are in the final stages of closing a 150 million GBP ($240 million) deal to deploy mobile phone coverage on the London Underground railway network. Mayor of London backed the deal between Transport for London (TfL) and the big four operators, and the official signing is…
While your iPhone won’t change a diaper or burp the baby, it can come in handy for many things – even make you smarter. PediaCare knows that, hence they’re launching PediaCare Shopper’s Guide, a free iPhone application to help parents of children ages 1-11 select the product which best addresses the cold symptoms their child…
Provider of electronic payment solutions Vanco Services announced a new service to give clients the ability to accept payments and/or donations sent by text message. In other words, Vanco’s solution doesn’t require a high-end smartphone – any handset that can send and receive SMS will work just as well. Those unfamiliar, myself included, should know…