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AT&T reacting to network strain, slowing upload speeds?

News AT&T is known for a few things, one of them being the fact that they are the sole carrier (at this time) to provide the coveted Apple iPhone to millions of (insert stereotype here) Apple fans nationwide. What it's not known for,...

from 2010 by Ari Robbins 4

HTC DROID Incredible ship date gets pushed back, again

Android July 15th is just around the corner, and the HTC DROID Incredible is still nowhere to be found except online. If you're looking to purchase the Incredible, it's been on backorder ever since it sold out a few days after launch. And the...

from 2010 by Ari Robbins 0

AT&T getting Windows Phone 7 devices as early as July?

News We haven't heard much in the way of Windows Phone 7 lately. In fact, the most recent piece of news associated with Microsoft and mobile technology was the death of the KIN and the integration of the KIN team with the Windows Phone 7 team....

from 2010 by Ari Robbins 2

Motorola Charm spotted in the wild

News A few days ago, the Motorola Charm was teased via a back to school teaser poster courtesy of T-Mobile. Also known as the "Motorola Basil" or "Project Basil," the Charm is expected to be sporting Android 2.1 and some sort of enhanced...

from 2010 by Ari Robbins 2

T-Mobile taking HSPA plus to 42 Mbps in 2011?

4g While 4G seems to be all the rage these days, the only carrier offering it right now is Sprint. Verizon is currently working on getting their LTE (4G) network up, and expects to have it available in 30 markets by the end of the year. AT&T...

from 2010 by Ari Robbins 10

Garminfone sales headed in the wrong direction?

Android It's been less than a month since the Garmin-Asus Garminfone became available for sale on Magenta, and already reports are suggesting that the phone is not selling as well as some would have hoped. According to Yair Reiner, an analyst for...

from 2010 by Ari Robbins 3

Froyo and Sense spotted together on HTC Desire

Android When it comes to Android, having the most recent version of the OS seems to be on most people's mind. With Froyo just recently becoming available for the Nexus One and Gingerbread reportedly on its way, people with higher-end devices are...

from 2010 by Ari Robbins 1

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Jailbroken iPads can do Flash with Frash

Iphone Os Still can't get over the need to have Flash running on your iOS device despite Apple being adamantly against it? Well, that's OK, you're not alone. A developer that goes by the name @comex - the same guy behind the Spirit Jailbreak - has...

from 2010 by Ari Robbins 0

Best Buy pre-sells DROID X for Verizon, again

Android Last week we reported that Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stopped their pre-sale of the Motorola DROID X after receiving more pre-orders than they would have phones to give out. In an interesting turn of events, Best Buy has decided to make...

from 2010 by Ari Robbins 2

ShootMe App works on T-Mobile MT3G Slide, security hole apparent?

Android Remember back when the HTC EVO 4G was released and people realized that the ShootMe application (an app for taking screenshots on your Android phone) worked on phones without root privileges? Well, the reason the app worked, was because...

from 2010 by Ari Robbins 0

Samsung Galaxy S2 image leaks before predecessor launches in US

Android There are 16 days until the first official Samsung Galaxy S device, the Vibrant, is released for sale in the US (via T-Mobile). And as the story seems to go of late, it looks like it will be launched out of date. Today, the image and...

from 2010 by Ari Robbins 13

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Schmidt: Nexus Two and Google branded Chrome OS netbook won't be necessary

Android The Google Nexus One has been both a successful and highly controversial device since it was officially unveiled about six months ago, depending on your take. Analysts have said, due to the way Google tried to sell the device, not enough...

from 2010 by Ari Robbins 6

HTC Vision spotted with physical QWERTY keyboard

Android About two weeks ago there was a rumor spreading that a device known as the HTC Vision was part of T-Mobile's big secret, Project Emerald, and was a dual-core device. And if that were the case, I'm sure you could expect to find a slew of...

from 2010 by Ari Robbins 6

Who let the dogs out? July 2, 2010

Android It's been a crazy week as usual filled with all sorts of exciting mobile tech news. We started off the week with a bang as several Samsung Galaxy S devices were announced and subsequently handled by Aaron at the Samsung Galaxy S event in...

from 2010 by Ari Robbins 0

Is HP laying off Palm employees already?

News Just days after the Palm acquisition became official, word on the street has HP laying off some Palm employees already. According to AllThingsD, "sources (once) close to the company" are suggesting that layoffs are taking place, and...

from 2010 by Ari Robbins 2

iPhone app caused Pandora's growth rate to nearly double overnight

News Unless you've been living under a rock, you most likely know what Pandora is (you better, my Mom uses it...), and chances are you've probably used it on your computer at work, at home, or even on your mobile device. In an interview with...

from 2010 by Ari Robbins 4

Rumor: Moto DROID to get Froyo by July 13th

Android I feel like I've been saying this a lot already today, but once again, bring out your highest concentration of salt for this one folks, she could be a doozy. Rumor has it that the Motorola DROID will be getting an update to Android 2.2,...

from 2010 by Ari Robbins 3

Pay your respects to KIN at her online memorial

News If you've had a busy and stressful week like the rest of us, there's no better way to let off some steam than partaking in a little online tech-related satire. You probably remember the sudden and unfortunate passing of KIN 1 and KIN 2...

from 2010 by Ari Robbins 5

Apple's "letter" not causing lawyers to back down

News If you're part of the following that doesn't quite buy into the "Letter from Apple Regarding iPhone 4," you're certainly not the only one. I'm quite sure Apple didn't expect to quiet everyone with this morning's press release, but perhaps...

from 2010 by Ari Robbins 6

Second launch of iPhone 4 prompts Apple stores to open early July 7?

Apple Iphone 4 Launch As if waiting for hours in lines that span several blocks to get your coveted iPhone 4 wasn't enough the first time around, it looks like you may have the opportunity to wait yet again. Rumors are starting to fly suggesting that on July...

from 2010 by Ari Robbins 1

Clearwire lights up seven new cities

4g Good news for early EVO adopters, if you bought your device based on the hope that Sprint would deliver 4G to your neck of the woods soon (despite the $10 monthly charge), today could be your lucky day. Clearwire has recently announced...

from 2010 by Ari Robbins 4

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Nokia's Vanjoki: "The fightback starts now"

News Hey Ricky, your message was heard! This morning, newly appointed chief of Mobile Solutions at Nokia - Anssi Vanjoki - addressed the world from Nokia's official blog, Nokia Conversations. The message was clear. If you thought Nokia was...

from 2010 by Ari Robbins 4