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Starting September 5th, T-Mobile will offer a new Unlimited Nationwide 4G data plan which includes no data caps or throttling limits. The new plan will cost $20 each month when paired with a Value voice and text plan or $30 when it is added to a classic voice and text plan. T-Mobile says its new…
Nikon added three new models to its Coolpix lineup of point-and-shoot camera, and one of them is powered by Android. The S800c combines Nikon’s imaging technologies with on-board WiFi, integrated GPS and the Android OS. Nikon says it’s the “perfect camera for connected individuals”. Hardware-wise, the camera includes a 16-megapixel sensor, a 10X zoom lens (25-250mm),…
Verizon Wireless has started rolling out Ice Cream Sandwich updates for the Motorola DROID 4. After the process is over, your QWERTY keyboard-equipped smartphone will run Android 4.0.4 and firmware version 6.16.217.XT894.Verizon.en.US. Aside from the standard ICS goodies, the new software also includes a number of Moto-specific changes, such as: Enabled Global Roaming mode Integration…
The mobile payments company iZettle is expanding its service to Android users, allowing them to accept smart card payments while on the go. The special version of the reader has been unveiled and at the moment it only supports select Samsung smartphones — namely Galaxy S II, Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note — with…
At its recent event in the New York City, MetroPCS revealed its upcoming line-up of LTE-enabled devices that surprise, surprise include the Samsung Galaxy S III. In addition, the carrier also unveiled three other devices like the Samsung Galaxy Mini, certain ZTE model with a 4.3-inch screen, and the “Coolpad” phone which will sell for…
Not exactly a mobile story as there is no cellular radio included, but it’s somewhat connected, nevertheless… Recently I came across the Gigabyte X11, which the Taiwanese company touts as the world’s lightest ultrabook. Made out of carbon fiber, this portable office weighs just 2.15 points (975 grams), which is less than any other competing…
Sweden-based Tobii Technology is working on a novel product – Windows-based tablet marked as C12. What makes this device particularly interesting is its built-in eye tracking and control technology that apparently allows users to access a number of different programs without a single mouse click or tap on the screen. It is said that the…
Mobile messaging ad spend is set to reach $7.4 billion by 2017, according to a new report from Juniper Research, with location-based SMS driving the growth. Location-based SMS schemes like O2 More are opt-in and the consumer can choose which types of offers they would like to receive. These types of schemes will become more…
After DNC, the 2012 Republican National Convention is launching its mobile offering, namely iOS and Android apps. Available as free downloads from Apple’s App Store and Google Play, the Tampa 2012 application provides delegates, media and other interested parties with the ability to easily navigate the convention and the Tampa Bay region. Republican voters will…
Good folks of Microsoft Tag prepared a neat infographic to illustrate the world of mobile marketing and why this (mobile) channel is getting so much important. Here are the highlights: Of the world’s 4 billion mobile phones in use, 1.08 billion (27%) are smartphones and 3.05 billion (75%) are SMS enabled. By 2014, mobile Internet…