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TruConnect is teaming-up with Walmart to offer Internet on the Go, a new prepaid mobile broadband service that offers a “great value for casual users.” The scheme consists of a MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot and a prepaid service plan with no monthly fees. Instead, users can buy Internet on the Go with refill, credit…
As part of the plan to kill its iDEN network and replace it with the new CDMA-based push-to-talk service, Sprint announced that Direct Connect service is now available in its 1xRTT coverage and roaming areas. Up until this point, Direct Connect customers could only use the push-to-talk services in areas with 3G EV-DO coverage. No…
Microsoft announced Surface, a line of Windows 8 tablets tonight at the “big event” everyone’s been talking about. The two models are similar to the company’s strategy for different versions of Windows — there’s a Windows RT-based tablet for mainstream consumers and a professional tablet for users with higher-end needs. Both tablets feature a 10.6-inch…
Aside from AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and Verizon – regional carrier C Spire will also launch the hot-new Samsung Galaxy S III, offering it on its “personalized 4G LTE network,” which also happen to be the only such network in the States. Whatever… Exact pricing and retail availability are still unknown and will be…
No matter what it turns out to be, a new handset announcement can always be a fun time. Sony is putting a little twist on how they will be announcing its new Xperia handset by putting that announcement date into the hands of the fans. Initially set to be announced on the 22nd of this…
Yup, we knew Huawei is looking to the U.S. market to brings its LTE smartphones to Americans and today we know their first client – MetroPCS. The carrier launched a rather mediocre Huawei Activa 4G smartphone, which aside LTE connectivity isn’t special in any regard. Then again, I guess we shouldn’t expect much more from…
Samsung is eager to repeat the success it had with the previous Galaxy S smartphone and is therefore cornering mobile operators all around the world as we speak. Parts of Europe already got the Galaxy S III, while the U.S. citizens will get it later this month with 5 major carriers — including Verizon Wireless,…
In its “May was our best month ever” press release, Fandango also shared one mobile-related stat, which we find particularly interesting. According to Fandango, 28% of tickets sold in May were bought using a mobile phone! That’s impressive and we like the fact that more and more people are turning to their smartphones to buy…
Samsung is joining the Linux Foundation as a Platinum member, which gives it a seat on the Foundation’s Board of Directors. At the same time, the Korean giant has the opportunity to participate with the kernel community and adopt open source best practices. Linux is not just about phones — though Android is a Linux-based…
Google is acquiring Meebo, which calls itself a “web platform for IM on any network or site” and which you may’ve used to keep up with your buddies from multiple IM networks while accessing Internet using some other (not your own) computer. Both companies have approved the transaction that is subject to customary closing conditions.…