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Palm Pre coming to Mexico via Telcel

When we first saw the YouTube video leak a GSM version of the Palm Pre in Mexico the first thought that raced through our minds was whether or not we’d see a carrier branded Pre in Mexico.  Today thanks to a press release from Palm we can now confirm that Telcel will offer the Palm [...]

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At&t and Sierra Wireless announce 3G LaptopConnect Device

AT&T announced a new 3G LaptopConnect device from Sierra Wireless, the AT&T USBConnect Lightning, will launch in retail stores beginning November 22. The Lightning will be compatible with AT&T’s High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2 technology. It comes pre-loaded with AT&T Communication Manager (ACM) 7.0 software to help customers manage their connections.
With the upgrade to [...]

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Apple passes Nokia with $1.6 billion in operating profit during Q3 2009

Sure we knew that Apple had sold a lot of iPhones, but a report from Strategy Analytics today has confirmed that Apple has just passed Nokia to become the world’s most profitable handset manufacturer. Alex Spektor, Analyst at Strategy Analytics, said, “With strong volumes, high wholesale prices and tight cost controls, the PC vendor [...]

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Windows Mobile will be used in 20% of Samsung devices by 2012

According to Telecoms Korea, Samsung will use Windows Mobile in 50 percent of their devices next year and they will reduce this to 20 percent by 2012.  To replace Windows Mobile, Samsung will use Android and their own operating system, Bada.  Earlier today Samsung announced the launch of its own open mobile platform, Bada.  Bada [...]

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T-mobile USA launches the Jet and Tap by PCD

Two new devices from PCD are hitting T-mobile this morning, the affordable T-mobile Tap and the T-mobile Jet USB data stick.  The Tap is currently listed on T-mobile’s website for $79.99 on the Even More plan or $179.99 on the Even More Plus plan.  The T-mobile Jet is available for free after an instant $149.99 [...]

Smart Telecom Thumbnail image for Opera and Smart Telecom bring Opera Mini to Indonesia

Opera and Smart Telecom bring Opera Mini to Indonesia

Opera Software today announced that Smart Telecom of Indonesia has selected Opera Mini for the Samsung Pinger and Nexian C951. The Nexian C951, available to Smart subscribers, features a pre-set “O” hot key, an Opera shortcut to ensure that users are always just one click away from the Web.
The BREW-based Samsung Pinger and Nexian C951 [...]

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Skip the lines at Disneyland with Verizon Wireless

Starting today, Verizon Wireless customers have exclusive access to Mobile Magic, the first Disney-developed mobile application that enables them to easily navigate Disney parks on both coasts, providing helpful and timely information. With either a swipe of their fingers or the touch of a few keys, guests can access an array of park features on [...]

Nokia Thumbnail image for China prepares for the Nokia 6316, Nokia 3806 and Nokia 1506

China prepares for the Nokia 6316, Nokia 3806 and Nokia 1506

Three new CDMA-based Nokia handsets will be coming to China by early 2010:  Nokia 6316, Nokia 3806 and Nokia 1506.  These three devices demonstrate Nokia’s commitment to CDMA as a major standard.  The Nokia 1506 is expected to become available in China at the end of 2009, while the Nokia 6316s and the Nokia 3806 [...]

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HTC Touch Pro2 vs Nokia N97 vs iPhone 3GS Video

The Tilt2 and Nokia N97 arrived this weekend and as we start to test the devices and write up formal reviews I thought it might be nice to see these two high-end smart phones in action against the iPhone 3GS.  In the video demonstration above we started by going over the basic features of each [...]

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Live Full-Length NFL Games coming to your Sprint Phone

Sprint today announced that it will be the only wireless carrier to offer live NFL Network game telecasts via its exclusive NFL Mobile Live application and on Sprint TV beginning Nov. 12 when NFL Network televises the first of its eight-game Thursday Night Football schedule. Both NFL Mobile Live and Sprint TV are available [...]