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We’re all aware that the launch date for the Samsung Fascinate, Verizon’s variant of the Galaxy S, was rumored for September 9th, but new rumors suggest that the Fascinate may go live a day earlier. While it’s said to be in stores on September 9th, the Fascinate may indeed become available a day earlier via…
Remember the Motorola portrait slider Android device (XT300) we saw not too long ago? The severely blurred images gave us a glimpse at the upcoming Android phone, but now we have clearer photos of the device. And, this time, the XT300 brings some video along with it. The vertical-sliding QWERTY form-factor is interesting, yet quirky.…
Disappointed that the HDMI output on the DROID X is limited to the gallery app only and can’t output streaming content from SlingPlayer to your HDTV? If you have $1.99 to spare, you may want to checkout Real HDMI, a new app from GmanApps that will free you from this troubling restriction. For the cost of a…
Once we got news that the Motorola Droid X had received its very own custom recovery image, we were patiently awaiting custom Android (well, Android 2.2 Froyo, in particular) ROMs to surface. Today, Verizon’s power-packed flagship Android smartphone has been given some custom ROM love in a video demonstration that proves it’s at least possible…
Bing arrives for Android users on the Verizon Wireless network today, so if you’re an avid Bing user there is plenty to get excited about. You can hop on over to the Android Marketplace to grab the Bing app and get to searching with the feature-rich application as a bunch of nifty features have been…
Verizon customers might notice a few new things when checking their accounts with My Verizon Mobile. When you’re on the app, you’ll be able to check your minutes, balance or other account info on the My Verizon mobile app on your Android or BlackBerry handset. You can also see your contract eligibility dates and set…
Rumor has it that Vodafone, who purchased a 2.18% stake in China Mobile, the world’s largest operator, in October 2000 for $2.5 billion, and then increased their stake to 3.27% only 2 years later for an additional $750 million, is going to sell their shares in the company for $6.2 billion. That’s a pretty good…
The Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA; even though it should be GMSA, don’t ask) have declared that there are now 101 operators around the world in 41 countries that have committed to deploying LTE technology. There are also 31 additional operators who are playing around with LTE, but have yet to commit to deploying an…
Verizon Wireless, due to roll out America’s first LTE network some time in November after winning a giant chunk (22 MHz total) from the 700 MHz spectrum auction that took place in 2008, is trying to get the FCC to allow them to buy more spectrum so that they can cover the state of Alaska.…
Another day, another HTC Android smartphone leak, in one form or another. This time around, we’ve got a live picture of a new Android smartphone that’s apparently headed to Verizon with a huge 4.3-inch display and kickstand, a la the Sprint HTC EVO 4G. The HTC-made device is sporting Sense, a kickstand (for watching video),…