Today the Dell Streak is available in the US. The Streak is Dell’s Android powered mobile device that Dell is dubbing as a smartphone / tablet. [click to continue…]
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Cellphones
Verizon is now taking online pre-orders for the DROID 2, with in-store availability for Thursday, August 12. The price is $199 after a $100 mail-in-rebate or an instant online discount.
The Motorola DROID 2 sports a 1GHz OMAP processor, a 3.7″ display, a 5MP camera, 8GB onboard memory, a microSD slot for up to 32GB additional storage, and a slideout QWERTY keyboard. The new phone will come with Android 2.2 installed, Adobe Flash Player 10.1 and 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities (although you’ll have to pony up another $20/mo for the 3G Mobile HotSpot feature).
You can find the DROID 2 now on VerizonWireless.com.
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Sony Ericsson has thrown out the sleek Xperia X10 Android powered smartphone into the hands of AT&T. I am really no phone geek, but occasionally a new one comes out that grabs my attention and this one did. The highlights are a 4 inch display, 1GHx Snapdragon processor, GPS and an 8.1 megapixel camera. [click to continue…]
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T-Mobile has launched a teaser page that touts the first HSPA+ smartphone will be arriving on its network later this year. While previous rumors suggested that T-Mobile might be launching the Nokia N8, some code-sniffing from the BGR crew reveals that this teaser is most likely for the G1 Blaze (aka HTC Vision/Vanguard).
In areas where T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network is available, the G1 Blaze will theoretically support 14.4Mbps data transfers. The G1 Blaze is expected to come packed with a 3.7″ display, 1GHz Snapdragon processor, QWERTY slider keyboard, trackpad and Android 2.2.
[T-Mobile via Boy Genius Report]
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The Acer Stream is set to launch on August 9, 2010 on Expansys’ network in the UK. It looks like Expansys will be the exclusive carrier for the Android 2.1-powered Stream in the UK.
Acer Stream Key Specs
- 1GHz Snapdragon Processor
- 3.7″ AMOLED Screen
- Android 2.1 OS
- 5MP Camera
- 720p HD Video Recording
- HDMI Port
- Full DLNA / UPnP Support for Streaming
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]
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Steve Jobs has concluded his statements regarding the iPhone 4 reception in his press conference today. Apple acknowledges the problem and is willing to give away cases to customers having already purchased the iPhone 4 and is willing to refund customers that have already purchased cases. The free case giveaway to iPhone 4 customers will last through September 30, 2010. Also noted by Mr. Jobs, customers not satisfied with a free case can return the iPhone 4 for a full refund. [click to continue…]
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Assurance Wireless is a free cell phone and a free 200 minute per month voice service from Virgin Mobile helping qualifying individuals the ability to stay connected. According to Assurance there no bills, long-term contracts, activation fees, recurring fees, or surcharges for Assurance Wireless customers.
Assurance Wireless just recently added service to Florida and Louisiana. To find out more about the service call 1-888-898-4888. Assurance Wireless is available in the following states:
- Florida
- Maryland
- New York
- Tennessee
- Virginia
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- North Carolina
- Texas
Visit assurancewireless.com to find out more.
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A flaw in the antenna design of the iPhone 4, leading to degraded reception has Consumer Reports at odds with the newest generation of the iPhone. [click to continue…]
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Anyone who has suffered through the constant dropped calls with every iteration of the iPhone on AT&T’s craptastic network will appreciate the “credible” reports from Bloomberg that the iPhone will arrive on Verizon in January of next year. [click to continue…]
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Want to know how well the iPhone 4 can handle shooting, editing and publishing video? Check out the video below that shows off a short film by Michael Koerbel completely shot and edited with the iPhone 4. [click to continue…]
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