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How would you change WiFi notifications?

Wifi As often as I can say that I love the changes that manufacturers have included over the years in our favorite mobile devices, the result isn't always a beautiful picture. Whether it's the display, or perhaps not enough cores under the...

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 8

Starbucks cutting the chains, offering free Wi-Fi nationwide

Business And Money Be it an EVO or Pre Plus with Mobile Hotspot, a data card, or a device like Sprint's Overdrive, I usually have some sort of review loaner that affords me free internet access anywhere where cellular service is available. It never fails,...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 6

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Nexus One to support Wi-Fi 802.11n

Wifi Some of you may remember a short time prior to the release of the initial T-Mobile Nexus One, Google had briefly listed in the device specifications that it would support Wireless N (802.11n) signal. HTC, on the other hand, never listed...

from 2010 by Taylor Martin 1

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US Airways joins the 21st century, plans to outfit jets with Wi-Fi

Business And Money If you travel on a regular basis, you've likely heard frustrations with US Airways. While other airlines are offering DIRECTV, Wi-Fi, and other in-flight goodies, US Airways offers no entertainment (my last 5,000 mile roundtrip was on US...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 0

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Rumored Verizon Palm Pre makes appearance in Wi-Fi certification database

Palm Webos It's a well known fact that the Palm Pre (Plus?) will grace Verizon's shelves at some point; the remaining question boils down to the timeframe for launch. It's widely believed that the "P101" moniker seen in several leaked documents...

from 2009 by Aaron Baker 18

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Verizon-bound Palm Pixi spotted, sports Wi-Fi

Palm Webos Based on an FCC filing, the Palm Pixi is en-route to Verizon, and better yet, it will be packing Wi-Fi. With the update to webOS 1.3.2, the Pixi seems to be a nice mid-range handset for the occasional data user (though it still lags in...

from 2009 by Aaron Baker 1

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Google wishes you a happy travel season (with free airport wifi)

Google Nothing like hanging out at the airport, while your minor flight delay ticks over into its 2nd hour. And for what? A red-eye that plunks you down at Aunt Martha’s table, in front of a plate of dry turkey? Ugh. The indignity of sitting in...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 2

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Dell Mini 3iX passes through the FCC with 3G and Wi-Fi

3g The boys at the FCC have just given approval to the Dell Mini 3iX in US form factor - 3G on the 850 MHz and 1900 MHz bands, along with Wi-Fi.  It will offer a 3.5-inch touchscreen, 3G connectivity, GPS, a microSD card slot, and a...

from 2009 by Aaron Baker 3

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Ad blunder mentions Pixi’s Wifi (huh?)

Palm Webos That little item underlined in red may have gotten some WebOS fans’ hopes up. (And it had some of us in the industry do a doubletake). That is, until someone at Sprint HQ noticed the colossal mistake of listing Wifi as a feature on the...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 7

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John's Samsung Omnia HD i8910 review

Cell Phone Reviews Overview What's good: the 3.7" AMOLED touch-screen at 360 x 640 pixels looks fantastic; the 8 MP cam is probably the best I've used on a phone - for still photos and video, which are easily shared; 3.5mm audio jack doubles as...

from 2009 by John Walton 15

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Aaron's Samsung Instinct HD review

Cell Phone Reviews Overview What's Good: Nice design, complete with HD video-out for digital media fans. What's Bad: Some lag when browsing, erratic reception at times, and mediocre battery life. HDMI cable (to view HD videos on TV) isn't included;...

from 2009 by Aaron Baker 20

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John's Nokia 5530 XpressMusic Black review

Cell Phone Reviews Overview What's good: great looks; 3.2 MP auto-focus cam; MMS; Wi-Fi; Bluetooth, FM radio; accelerometer; proximity sensor; resistive touch screen is pretty sensitive; under $300; cool new home screen; a great little media player. ...

from 2009 by John Walton 13

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Joni's HTC Ozone review

Cell Phone Reviews The HTC Ozone with its slim form factor and green keys is a departure from some of the more bulkier form factor smartphones many think of when they think about a Windows Mobile phone. The smartphone sports a Windows Mobile 6.1 OS, 3G...

from 2009 by Joni Blecher 6

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ATT gives some love to Windows Mobile phones; offers free Wi-Fi

Wifi If I were a Windows Mobile user, I would feel kind of left out by ATT's decision to provide free Wi-Fi to BlackBerry and iPhone users at the carrier's Wi-Fi hotspots nationwide.  If you are in fact a Windows Mobile junkie, and...

from 2009 by Aaron Baker 4

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Aaron's HTC Touch Pro2 review

Cell Phone Reviews We're always talking about revisions when it comes to BlackBerry, Palm, and Apple, but rarely do Windows Mobile users get to share the same joy. For some reason, manufacturers think that boxy, bland Windows Mobile devices with a basic...

from 2009 by Aaron Baker 22

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John's HTC myTouch 3G White review

3g The Sapphire has finally made it's way to the States. Is it worth the wait? What's good: *extremely* customizable - both inside and out, sleek design, excellent touch screen, the "with Google" brand means that it's open and ready for...

from 2009 by John Walton 37

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John's Nokia N97 review

Cell Phone Reviews Nokia's flagship seems to have sunk. What's good: Cool slider form-factor, widgets, 3.5G, 5MP cam with dual LED flash, 3.5" 640 x 360 pixel display, N-gage gaming. What's bad: maddeningly glitchy software was not improved by a recent...

from 2009 by John Walton 23

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Aaron's BlackBerry Curve 8520 Black review

Cell Phone Reviews Described by many in the tech circle as the "BudgetBerry," the BlackBerry Curve 8520 represents a renewed push by RIM to appeal to first-time smartphone buyers. Scrappier than its BlackBerry siblings, one can immediately notice the cheap...

from 2009 by Aaron Baker 9

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Tidbit Tuesday: Barnes & Noble offers Wi-Fi, Verizon to slash jobs

Wifi Since we can’t actively cover every news article that breaks (as much as we would love to), PhoneDog compiles various announcements and press releases that have been published throughout the week and places them in one easy to read...

from 2009 by Aaron Baker 1

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John's HTC Hero review

Android Overview What's good: Killer virtual keyboard; Sense UI is inviting and full of wow; gorgeous 3.2", 320 X 480 display with oleophobic coating; design is sophisticated but makes a statement; 3.5mm headphone jack; 5MP cam; Teflon on...

from 2009 by John Walton 57