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Samsung and AT&T announced a new Android handset of the nation’s number two wireless carrier. The Infuse 4G packs a whopping 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display that boasts of a 50 percent jump in sub-pixel count which improves contrast and helps with outdoor readability. The high-end handset packs dual-cameras including an 8-megapixel shooter on the…
Spotted yesterday in some marketing materials at CES, the Optimus Black has now ben confirmed by the Korean manufacturer. The handset affirms LG’s commitment to developing high-end smartphones that push the boundaries of current technology. While the Optimus 2X includes a dual-core processor, the Optimus Black features a new NOVA display that provides 700 nits…
A tipster dropped us a note to alert of us some upcoming changes to Verizon’s upgrade and warranty policies that could indicate the impending arrival of the Verizon iPhone. According to our source, Verizon may be ending its New Every Two program effective January 16th. The New Every Two program is available to customers with…
Sprint announced its next generation Novatel Wireless mobile hotspot today. The new MiFi 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot brings WiMAX connectivity to Novatel’s popular lineup of wireless broadband devices. Previous spotted in a leaked rendering, the Novatel hotspot is credit-card small and makes the previous generation Sierra Wireless WiMAX-enabled Overdrive look like a gigantic hockey puck. Similar to the…
The LG Optimus 2X is the first handset to feature a dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, the next generation of mobile processing power. In true showdown style, the dual-core Optimus 2X goes head to head against the iPhone 4 in a battle of browser speed. The short but sweet YouTube video reveals the blazing speed…
The Verizon Palm Pre 2 was recently spotted in Best Buy’s inventory system and now the elusive handset has made its appearance on Walmart’s wireless website. The listing details the now familiar features of the handset and it is expectedly not available. Availability is an issue that has plagued the Verizon handset since it was…
As people around the world woke up on New Year’s day, Twitter and Facebook erupted with reports of non-recurring iPhone alarms that failed to trigger on time. This alarming failure is attributed to a bug in the code of iOS and is eerily similar to an earlier glitch that caused delayed alarms and mass tardiness…
MetroPCS introduced a trio of new unlimited LTE plans that start at a rock bottom $40 for unlimited talk, text, 4G web browsing and unlimited YouTube access. As with all MetroPCS plans, this ultra-low price is available contract-free and includes all applicable taxes and regulatory fees. As long as you stay within the terms of…
LG is expected to unveil new technology at CES 2011 that would allow you to control your home appliances using your smartphone or tablet. Appliances controlled by this new technology, dubbed Thinq, include ovens, refrigerators, washing machines and even a HOM-ROT robotic vacuum cleaner. Similar to Rosie the robot of the Jetson’s cartoon, the HOM-BOT…
Samsung confirmed that its Galaxy S handset reached a 10 million sold milestone in a mere seven months after the device was launched in June 2010. North America leads the way with 4 million Galaxy S handsets sold. Europe comes in second with 2.5 million units sold and Asia is third with 2 million units…