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Mobile phones today ship with a large number of wireless radios, each capable of performing at a certain frequency. Devices like Nokia’s upcoming N8 for example have support for all 4 GSM/EDGE bands and all 5 3G/3.5G bands. That’s 9 radios, and then don’t forget to include the one for Bluetooth, WiFi, and GPS. Each…
Hey, remember the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8? It’s a slightly bigger version of the X10 Mini that was due out sometime in third quarter (which is rapidly coming to a close). One reviewer managed to get their hands on a fresh box, revealing a bunch of battery door covers that come shipped along with the…
Vodafone announced a restructuring plan on Thursday that will group its minority holdings into a single, but separately managed unit. This new unit will include the carrier’s minority stakes in Verizon Wireless, SFR, Polkomtel and Bharti; when combined, these holdings are worth an estimated $65 billion. With its stock prices stagnating, Vodafone is under increasing pressure…
A couple of months ago, we got a sneak peek at an iPhone companion app for massively multiplayer online game Fallen Earth, which had updates allowing crafting of in-game items while on the move, buying and sell stuff in the auction house, and handling mail, including attachments. It was kind of neat because you were…
Chinese manufacturer Huawei is looking to branch out beyond its Asian roots and may launch its recently announced Ideos handset stateside. According to the Wall Street Journal, Huawei is in talks with T-Mobile and a deal between the two companies could be signed in as little as four weeks. If all goes smoothly, the Ideos could make its US…
It is a day of price cuts for the Palm Pre. According to a leaked Sprint document, the now one-year old handset will be dropping to $49.99 starting September 12th. While the Pre will receive a much needed $100 reduction, the Pixi will see a $50 reduction, bringing the final retail value to the irresistible…
Lesson number one: when you release a hot, new device like the Samsung Galaxy Tab, you really should set the pricing details before the big announcement and include this information in the first official press release. Failure to disclose the pricing will lead to rampant speculation and the reputation of your device may be tarnished…
Comcast has just announced a partnership with Novatel Wireless, maker of the popular MiFi card you can grab from Sprint, Verizon or Virgin Mobile. Comcast will now support the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot and Ovation MC760 USB modem for its High-Speed 2go plans. The Ovation MC760 is touted by Novatel and Comcast…
After several false starts, iTunes 10 has finally made its debut on Apple’s website and is now available for your downloading pleasure. iTunes 10 will bring with it Apple’s newly announced music-oriented social network, Ping, and several minor enhancements to the UI designed to improve organization and assist in the viewing of your media library.…
As expected, Apple has unveiled its latest iPod touch today, and it can arguably be called the best iPod touch to date. The new music player is now essentially an iPhone 4 without the phone capabilities. The iPod touch is Apple’s secret weapon when it comes to developers, as this is a major reason why…