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We all salivate when we hear that networks are rolling out super fast 4G networks – I’m still holding out upgrading my Verizon phone until I can get one with 4G LTE like the Droid Bionic – but could these 4G networks be hurting the accuracy of the GPS chips in the smartphones? A new…
Just wanted to give you a quick reminder: the Samsung Galaxy S 4G will be landing on T-Mobile tomorrow (Feb. 23) for $199 on a new contract and after a rebate. We had previously thought that the Samsung Galaxy S 4G would land for about $149 after rebates and taxes but that won’t be the…
Unlimited data feels almost meaningless these days when we’re used to “unlimited” meaning 5GB or less. Beyond that, there are outrageous charges or carriers will throttle data use. T-Mobile may be unveiling an unlimited data plan this year that might be truly unlimited. Right now, the carrier throttles users who go over 5GB, difficult as…
The HTC Thunderbolt is looking to be the first LTE handset to land on Verizon Wireless and its arrival is right around the corner if the latest Best Buy Mobile buyers guide is any indication. According to the recently updated March sales flyer, the Thunderbolt may land at Best Buy for $299 with a two-year…
The HTC Thunderbolt is one nice piece of hardware that we really liked when we got some hands on time with it at CES, and it looks like Verizon’s first 4G LTE handset has just saw its first TV ad leaking out on the web. Following in the footsteps of Verizon’s previous 4G LTE commercials,…
Back in an interview a few months ago, RIM co-CEO Jim Balsillie said they “would be fools not to” include near-field communications in their next batch of handsets. In addition to reiterating their stance at the Mobile World Congress 2011 keynote with him saying “many, if not most” future BlackBerry smartphones would have NFC, RIM…
In addition to launching a partner program for WiFi hotspot operators – Skype Access, the popular VoIP services provider also announced a Mobile Partner Program for operators in markets with low 3G broadband penetration. The idea is to bring the “Skype experience” to a broad range of mobile users, while at the same time enabling…
Many people who were dead set on grabbing the Motorola Xoom the second it landed on Verizon’s shelves may have gone back on their decision when they heard that it will cost $800 at launch. The terribly sexy and expensive tablet may have what it takes to take the crown as the best Android Honeycomb…
At Mobile World Congress 2011, touchscreen manufacturer and researcher Synaptics have been showing off their new Series 4 ClearPad touchscreen, which not only shaves off a precious millimeter of thickness by being built right into the LCD display (as opposed to being a separate layer on top of it, like usual), it can also work…
GSMA used its Big Show to unveil some cool numbers regarding GSM-based technologies adoption. We crunched the numbers to bring you only the key points: HSPA mobile broadband connections have increased by 100% year-on-year, passing 400 million globally. More than 17 million HSPA connections are being added each month around the world, compared to nearly…