Mobile English News Engilsh Mobile News http://www.mobildepo.com Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:10:00 +0000 15 LG Optimus 4X HD unveiled: Quad-core Tegra 3, Ice Cream Sandwich, 4.7-inch display http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95171-lg-optimus-4x-hd-unveiled-quad-core-tegra-3-ice-cream-sandwich-47-inch-display/ If LG failed to impress so far with the slew of Android 2.3 phones it's shown off in the run up to MWC 2012, perhaps the Optimus 4X HD can make up for it. This 4.7-inch beast is its first to feature a 1.5GHz quad core Tegra 3 as its CPU, a 4.7-inch True HD IPS LCD (1280x720) and ship with Ice Cream Sandwich this spring. Perhaps the only logical followup to its Optimus 2X that kicked off all the dual-core madness, it also features a 2,150mAh battery, 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Despite that huge screen, at a depth of 8.9mm it's only slightly thicker than the superwide 4x3 Optimus Vu. Just like the Fujitsu prototype we spent some time with at CES, the Tegra 3 features a 4+1 "Companion Core" design, with a fifth low power unit available to take care of more mundane tasks without draining the battery. This is all pretty close to the leaked "X3" specs we'd heard, however there's no mention of NFC or HSPA+ just yet. Check out the machine translated Korean press release after the break for a few more specs. ...developing

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LG Optimus 4X HD unveiled: Quad-core Tegra 3, Ice Cream Sandwich, 4.7-inch display originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google will invoke its new, unified privacy policy on March 1st and if you're worried about potential privacy issues then now is the time to get your Google account all set before the switch is flicked.

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View the full article]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:41:41 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95161-how-to-clear-your-web-history-before-google-unifies-its-privacy-policies/ <![CDATA[Motorola unveils Droid RAZR MAXX &quot;Red Carpet&quot; edition]]> http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95159-motorola-unveils-droid-razr-maxx-quotred-carpetquot-edition/

This should hardly catch you by surprise, as we all know that putting the product in the hands of a celebrity tends to bode well for its sales. Motorola announced today the Droid RAZR MAXX "Red Carpet" edition - a limited run of the regular Droid RAZR MAXX, dressed in red, and available only to select few Academy Award nominees and presenters. The Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX "Red Carpet"...

View the full article]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:37:44 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95159-motorola-unveils-droid-razr-maxx-quotred-carpetquot-edition/ M3 Android NFC Communicator mixes something old, something new for prepaid subs http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95172-m3-android-nfc-communicator-mixes-something-old-something-new-for-prepaid-subs/ Malaysia may not be on the tip of anyone's tongue when wireless comes to mind, but that's not stopping local outfit DMD Mobile from attempting to make its mark. Set for an official unveiling at next week's Mobile World Congress, the M3 Android NFC Communicator is the outfit's clumsily titled stab at the prepaid market in South Asia and the Middle East. The touchscreen handset, to be available in both 2.6-inch portrait QWERTY and 3.2-inch candybar form factors, comes loaded up with a surprising mix of last- and current-gen specs: 650Mhz single-core CPU running a skinned version of Gingerbread 2.3.5, support for dual-band HSPA+ (850 / 2100MHz) and quadband GSM, VGA front-facing / 3MP rear cameras, Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi and NFC. Sure, it's not the most thrilling of forward-looking devices to surface this year, but priced at RM500 (that's about US$165), it's certainly more of a great deal than it is bargain bin entry. Hit up the source below for additional info on this low-hanging mobile fruit.

M3 Android NFC Communicator mixes something old, something new for prepaid subs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink The Star  |  sourceDMD Mobile  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:16:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95172-m3-android-nfc-communicator-mixes-something-old-something-new-for-prepaid-subs/ Google Docs For Android Updated With Real-Time Mobile Collaboration – Download Now http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95162-google-docs-for-android-updated-with-real-time-mobile-collaboration-%e2%80%93-download-now/

Collaboration is becoming more than just a buzz word these days, with many businesses needing their teams to work closely on projects, be they long form text documents or complicated spreadsheets. Google seems to understand that, and is working on making the whole experience a whole lot more mobile.

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View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:15:31 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95162-google-docs-for-android-updated-with-real-time-mobile-collaboration-%e2%80%93-download-now/ LG X3 will hit the market as Optimus 4X HD http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95160-lg-x3-will-hit-the-market-as-optimus-4x-hd/

LG's upcoming X3 flagship, which we've told you about before, reportedly got its retail name outed. The NVIDIA Tegra 3 packing quad-core powerhouse with a massive 4.7" screen, Android Ice Cream Sandwich, and serious appetite for benchmarks will hit the shelves as LG Optimus 4X HD. Such an occurrence seems quite logical, given the fact that the device will be a successor of sorts to the LG Optimus...

View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:58:21 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95160-lg-x3-will-hit-the-market-as-optimus-4x-hd/ Fine-Tune Your Guitar Tablatures With Guitar Pro Tab Player For Android – Download Now http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95163-fine-tune-your-guitar-tablatures-with-guitar-pro-tab-player-for-android-%e2%80%93-download-now/

With most smartphones sporting a touch-based screen interface, we've seen an abundance of music creating apps over the last few years, and whilst many of them are just novelty imitations, some try very hard to be taken seriously as music-creators.

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View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:35:21 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95163-fine-tune-your-guitar-tablatures-with-guitar-pro-tab-player-for-android-%e2%80%93-download-now/ <![CDATA[New privacy policy standards agreed to by world's major app store owners]]> http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95156-new-privacy-policy-standards-agreed-to-by-worlds-major-app-store-owners/ App StoresThe California Attorney General has struck a deal with the world's major app store opperators that will see new privacy policy standards put in place. Apple, Google, Microsoft, HP, RIM and Amazon have all agreed to require any software that uses personal information to provide a privacy policy that can be viewed in the store before an app is downloaded. The agreement will bring the various markets in line with the California Online Privacy Protection Act, which requires developers provide such a policy. In addition to providing links to the relevant documents in an obvious and consistent location, the companies will have to offer a simple way for users to report devs that violate the rules. For more details about the deal check out the PR after the break.

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New privacy policy standards agreed to by world's major app store owners originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink MacRumors  |  sourceCalifornia Department of Justice  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:01:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95156-new-privacy-policy-standards-agreed-to-by-worlds-major-app-store-owners/ Huawei Prism, HTC Ville may be heading to T-Mobile in April? http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95157-huawei-prism-htc-ville-may-be-heading-to-t-mobile-in-april/
HTC and Huawei are both expected to bring their A-game to MWC. What exactly that entails remains a mystery, thanks to both companies keeping their lips sealed. And while we're still not completely sure as to what secrets these devices still hold -- or even their official names, for that matter -- TmoNews picked up a leaked screenshot that shows off a list of upcoming accessories on T-Mobile, some of which are for the HTC Ville and Huawei Prism in April. Does this guarantee that we'll see both devices featured on the GSM carrier? Not at all, but stay tuned over the next few days because we have a feeling more answers will come pouring in soon.

Huawei Prism, HTC Ville may be heading to T-Mobile in April? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceTmoNews  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:52:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95157-huawei-prism-htc-ville-may-be-heading-to-t-mobile-in-april/ Cut The Rope Released For Mac With Revamped HD Visuals – Download Now! http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95131-cut-the-rope-released-for-mac-with-revamped-hd-visuals-%e2%80%93-download-now/

Since Apple first introduced the App Store as part of its assault on the smartphone market, there's been a handful of apps and games which have come up, and never really gone away.

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View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:08:46 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95131-cut-the-rope-released-for-mac-with-revamped-hd-visuals-%e2%80%93-download-now/ RIM builds BlackBerry server center in Mumbai, right where Indian government wants it http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95158-rim-builds-blackberry-server-center-in-mumbai-right-where-indian-government-wants-it/ RIM puts BlackBerry servers in MumbaiThis is the epilogue to a story that started as far back as 2008, when the Indian government first demanded access to encrypted BBM traffic. In 2010, RIM made "certain proposals" that satisfied politicos and averted a ban, and now it's gone one step further -- placing 5,000 BES Enterprise servers directly beneath officials' noses in Mumbai. It's not yet clear if messages will be subject to any more scrutiny than they were before, but N4BB reports that a "team of officers" has already inspected the installation and that "permission for direct monitoring" is "expected to be issued." Looks like those snoops will soon be working double shifts.

RIM builds BlackBerry server center in Mumbai, right where Indian government wants it originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceN4BB  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:56:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95158-rim-builds-blackberry-server-center-in-mumbai-right-where-indian-government-wants-it/ <![CDATA[Steve Jobs’ Life Gets The Facebook Timeline Treatment [VIDEO]]]> http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95132-steve-jobs%e2%80%99-life-gets-the-facebook-timeline-treatment-video/

There have been many tributes to Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs since his untimely succumbing to pancreatic cancer back in October of last year.

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View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:48:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95132-steve-jobs%e2%80%99-life-gets-the-facebook-timeline-treatment-video/ How To Disable Android Market From Automatically Updating Itself http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95133-how-to-disable-android-market-from-automatically-updating-itself/

If you follow Redmond Pie, you’ll know that we regularly post updates to Android Market in the form of APK files you can install on your own. Google later pushes the update to devices automatically and despite heavy testing, it may just happen that your device doesn’t like the latest update. Stability issues, regular force-closes etc. etc.

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View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:05:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95133-how-to-disable-android-market-from-automatically-updating-itself/ Nokia bringing two Lumia devices to MWC next week? http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95127-nokia-bringing-two-lumia-devices-to-mwc-next-week/ Nokia bringing two Lumia devices to MWC next week?
You have to love the last days leading up to a major event like Mobile World Congress, because the rumor mill just doesn't stop. The focus of this particular whisper is Nokia's Lumia series, which according to Reuters should have at least two new members before the show is over. Its sources indicate that the oft-rumored global version of the Lumia 900 is go (AT&T's model shown above), as well as a lower-end Lumia 610. All of us who crave the deeper details are still left in the dark about what we can expect on these devices, but it does give us a heckuva lot more to look forward to next week.

Nokia bringing two Lumia devices to MWC next week? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink WMPowerUser  |  sourceReuters  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:43:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95127-nokia-bringing-two-lumia-devices-to-mwc-next-week/ N7 Music Player For Android: Unique, Multi-Touch Gestures Based UI, Powerful Equalizer, Widgets, And More! http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95134-n7-music-player-for-android-unique-multi-touch-gestures-based-ui-powerful-equalizer-widgets-and-more/

Android has its fair share of third-party music and media players, mostly because the stock app is pretty weak and also due to the fact that Android is itself an (relatively) open mobile platform; Android users are spoiled for choice.

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View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:28:53 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95134-n7-music-player-for-android-unique-multi-touch-gestures-based-ui-powerful-equalizer-widgets-and-more/ Water-resistant 13MP Fujitsu droid with Tegra 3 to come at MWC http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95130-water-resistant-13mp-fujitsu-droid-with-tegra-3-to-come-at-mwc/

Fujitsu teased its Tegra 3 smartphone at CES in January and promised to tell us more about it at the MWC at the end of this month. As it turns out, the wait has been well worth it, as the prototype about to be showcased has more than a powerful chipset to show. The company gave us some details about the smartphone in advance and we got to know that it will pack an impressive 13 megapixel...

View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:04:40 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95130-water-resistant-13mp-fujitsu-droid-with-tegra-3-to-come-at-mwc/ Sony Mobile rebranding quietly begins, changes to roll out over the next month http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95128-sony-mobile-rebranding-quietly-begins-changes-to-roll-out-over-the-next-month/ With the assimilation of Ericsson's wireless stake now neatly a footnote in its corporate history, Sony's moving on and making its newfound freedom known -- albeit quietly. According to a rep for the company, its first rebranding baby steps began just last night, with the former SonyEricsson portal now redirecting to SonyMobile.com. Other related properties, like its social networking extensions and various related digital properties, are also slated to make the transition throughout March, with further announcements planned for Mobile World Congress next week. We'll be there live in just a few days, so stay tuned. In the meanwhile, hit up the source below to see synergy at its finest. [Thanks, Kevin]

Sony Mobile rebranding quietly begins, changes to roll out over the next month originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceSony Mobile  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:39:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95128-sony-mobile-rebranding-quietly-begins-changes-to-roll-out-over-the-next-month/ Comcast sues Sprint with patent infringement, says two can play that game http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95129-comcast-sues-sprint-with-patent-infringement-says-two-can-play-that-game/ Pro tip: when suing the pants off another company for patent infringement, it's a good idea to make sure you're not violating any of that same company's intellectual property. That's the lesson we imagine Sprint is learning at this very moment. Just two months after it filed a lawsuit against Comcast for getting all up in its VoIP business, the digital services company is now ready to go Comcastic on the Now Network's derriere, as it has filed a lawsuit of its own in a Pennsylvania court. While it's not directly tied into December's case, it seems oddly coincidental that this new suit came into existence so soon after Sprint fired the first shot. Comcast and subsidiary TVWorks, LLC allege that Sprint is guilty of violating four wireless patents: its wireless broadband cards, Vision Pack and other SMS services, MMS transfers and voice and data using IP / MPLS backhaul. That's a pretty hefty portion of the carrier's basic operations, it seems, and we're assuming that a settlement or licensing agreement will be the end result here. Regardless, as the adage says, what goes around comes around.

Comcast sues Sprint with patent infringement, says two can play that game originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink AndroidPolice  |  sourceLightReading  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:59:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95129-comcast-sues-sprint-with-patent-infringement-says-two-can-play-that-game/ <![CDATA[Inside The Factory Where Apple Products Are Made, A Documentary [VIDEO]]]> http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95106-inside-the-factory-where-apple-products-are-made-a-documentary-video/

I don't know about the rest of you, but I personally have a deep rooted inquisitive nature which makes me want to know what is going on in the world around me. I have a need and a thirst for knowledge, and because I have a passion for technology, I love to see the manufacturing process behind things. One of my favorite television shows which is aired daily in the United Kingdom via satellite TV is 'How it's Made' and basically goes through the full process about how everyday products are produced which is like some kind of heaven to me.

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View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:19:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95135-video-lgs-optimus-vu-isnt-camera-shy/ NEC is prepping three interesting LTE Android devices for the MWC http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95105-nec-is-prepping-three-interesting-lte-android-devices-for-the-mwc/

NEC may not be among the top cellphone manufacturers, but that's because its phones and tablets are sold exclusively in Japan. Soon this is likely to change as it seems NEC is preparing to showcase at least three devices at the MWC 2012 in Barcelona. The info on those three is still scarce even the names are unknown (unless someone reads Japanese). As the insignias suggest all three of them...

View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:09:18 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95105-nec-is-prepping-three-interesting-lte-android-devices-for-the-mwc/ Video: Nokia Posts A Video Of Snow http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95136-video-nokia-posts-a-video-of-snow/
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View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:09:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95136-video-nokia-posts-a-video-of-snow/ South African Carriers Confirm Samsung Galaxy S III Arrival For Q3 2012 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95107-south-african-carriers-confirm-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-arrival-for-q3-2012/

For those of you amongst us who are big Android and Samsung fans but who aren't willing to part with your hard earned cash on the gigantic Galaxy Note, then it may not be that long a wait until you can get your hands on the Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone. The world had pretty much set itself for the fact that Samsung would release the third iteration of the Galaxy S device toward the end of this month but this is no longer the case with the Korean electronics giant making an unexpected U-turn and decided to give the S3 its own launch event later in the year.

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View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:45:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95137-samsungs-s-cloud-delayed/ Video: iOS Bug Allows Attacker Access To Locked iPhones http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95138-video-ios-bug-allows-attacker-access-to-locked-iphones/
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View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:26:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95138-video-ios-bug-allows-attacker-access-to-locked-iphones/ <![CDATA[Fujitsu readies its 'final model' quad-core smartphone for reveal next week]]> http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95101-fujitsu-readies-its-final-model-quad-core-smartphone-for-reveal-next-week/

We laid our hands on Fujitsu's quad-core prototype at the start of the year, it now looks like the phone's now ready to show itself outside the confines of a perspex box. Wielding a Tegra 3 chipset, there's still no official name for the incoming handset, but we're promised admirable battery life and those increasingly typical (for Japan, at least) water resistant credentials. We've also been told that this will be close to -- if not the -- final model of the handset, so we should get to test out that fingerprint sensor in person. Sure, it's not the only quad-core device we're expecting to see at MWC, but we'll welcome it with open arms -- if it does make the journey outside of Japan.

Fujitsu readies its 'final model' quad-core smartphone for reveal next week originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:13:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:13:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95101-fujitsu-readies-its-final-model-quad-core-smartphone-for-reveal-next-week/ <![CDATA[T-Mobile wants FCC to block Verizon's spectrum deals with cable industry]]> http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95102-t-mobile-wants-fcc-to-block-verizons-spectrum-deals-with-cable-industry/ T-MobileCall it sour grapes, posturing... whatever you want. The fact remains that T-Mobile has stuck its nose in the middle of Verizon's quest to bulk up its wireless portfolio. Big Magenta filed a request with the FCC on Tuesday, asking the regulatory agency to step in and block the transfer of AWS spectrum licenses from Cox, Time Warner, Comcast and Bright House to Verizon. The deals, which will cost the carrier roughly $3.9 billion, are already drawing interest from the Justice Department, which is concerned it'll place too much control in the company's hands. T-Mobile, the smallest of the nationwide carriers, is equally worried about the concentration of spectrum in Verizon's big red paws. Presumably, though, that has more to do with its inability to purchase it -- especially in the aftermath of the collapsed AT&T merger. Metro PCS and some public advocacy groups also voiced their opposition, while Sprint took a more measured approach, saying only that the FCC should look closely at the agreements. See, handset makers aren't the only mobile companies that can whip up a good legal drama.

T-Mobile wants FCC to block Verizon's spectrum deals with cable industry originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceNew York Times  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:54:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95102-t-mobile-wants-fcc-to-block-verizons-spectrum-deals-with-cable-industry/ Samsung Rugby Smart gets rendered as it anxiously awaits our drops and kicks http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95103-samsung-rugby-smart-gets-rendered-as-it-anxiously-awaits-our-drops-and-kicks/
Rugged phones seem to be the exception more than the rule when it comes to smartphones. However, AT&T apparently has one in the pipeline dubbed the Samsung Rugby Smart. Destined to be the latest addition to the lineup of Sammy's military-spec devices, the Smart will -- as you probably guessed -- be the first member of the Rugby family to ditch the clamshell form factor and take on Android at the same time. Pocketnow, which leaked the above press renders, also mentions that the device is slated to offer Android 2.3.5, 512MB of RAM, HSPA+ and a 1,650mAh battery. Nothing impressive, to say the least, unless there are a few other surprises that await us sometime in the (hopefully) near future. We still haven't heard a peep from AT&T, but word has it that when it's finally ready to storm shelves, we should expect to see it available for roughly $100. If we're lucky, maybe we'll even hear more about the Smart in, oh, the next week or so?

Samsung Rugby Smart gets rendered as it anxiously awaits our drops and kicks originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourcePocketNow  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:38:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95103-samsung-rugby-smart-gets-rendered-as-it-anxiously-awaits-our-drops-and-kicks/ Google’s Terminator-Style Heads-Up Display Glasses To Hit Shelves By The End Of 2012 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95108-google%e2%80%99s-terminator-style-heads-up-display-glasses-to-hit-shelves-by-the-end-of-2012/

If you take the time to step back and take a long hard look at the technology that we have in this day and age, I think you will agree that we are a privileged generation of people. From a technological advancement point of view; there has never been a better time to be alive, with improvements to technology coming thick and fast as well as the constant introduction of new and seriously impressive gadgets and consumer electronic devices.

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View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:32:57 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95108-google%e2%80%99s-terminator-style-heads-up-display-glasses-to-hit-shelves-by-the-end-of-2012/ iSounds For iOS Lets You Set Custom Interaction Sounds, Enable Haptic Feedback And More http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95065-isounds-for-ios-lets-you-set-custom-interaction-sounds-enable-haptic-feedback-and-more/

One of the most amazing things about the jailbreak community in our opinion, is the sheer diversity which it represents. When we talk about diversity, we mean that in all contexts, spanning from the range of tweaks available on the Cydia store, all the way to the cultural and age diversity of the developers who submit them. Cydia contains software and modifications of all genres which can pretty much tweak, theme and alter nearly all aspects of iOS, but somehow developers still manage to keep churning out unique ideas.

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View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:16:54 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95065-isounds-for-ios-lets-you-set-custom-interaction-sounds-enable-haptic-feedback-and-more/ Nokia teases PureView monster cameraphone on video http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95063-nokia-teases-pureview-monster-cameraphone-on-video/

As MWC hype is picking up momentum, Nokia decided to join the fun and released a short video trailer of its upcoming PureView smartphone. The Nokia PureView is the rumored successor to the Nokia N8 camera-centered smartphone. Earlier online gossip had it its official name will be Nokia N808 PureView and it will be wielding the most capable camera mounted on a smartphone to date. The...

View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:59:12 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95063-nokia-teases-pureview-monster-cameraphone-on-video/ How To Get Yourself A Refund For Apps From The App Store http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95066-how-to-get-yourself-a-refund-for-apps-from-the-app-store/

The official App Store is a wonderful place, full of some truly amazing applications which have been developed to the highest standard, more than worthy of their place on our SpringBoards. However, with over half a million applications currently residing in the Store, law of averages dictate that a good portion of them will be poor purchases due to the fact that they don’t work as advertised or in some instances, just don’t work at all.

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View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:43:30 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95066-how-to-get-yourself-a-refund-for-apps-from-the-app-store/ Verizon 4G LTE outage hitting parts of the US (Updated) http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95104-verizon-4g-lte-outage-hitting-parts-of-the-us-updated/ Experiencing some issues downloading those expense reports via your Verizon LTE device this morning? You're not alone. We've received reports of data outages in Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Phoenix, Pennsylvania and Ohio. We've reached out to VZW to find out what the issue is, and as soon as and we know more we'll post it right here. For now, let us know if your LTE is letting you down in the comments below. Update: Via Twitter, Verizon states "VZW is investigating customer issues in connecting to the 4GLTE data network. 3G data, voice and text services are operating reliably." However, we're hearing reports that 3G is down for customers as well in some areas. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Verizon 4G LTE outage hitting parts of the US (Updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A few days back, we updated you guys with a little information regarding the upcoming iOS 5.1 release - set to finally be seeded to the end-user on March 9th, according to reports.

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View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:28:33 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95067-this-tweak-for-iphone-lets-you-add-rich-text-support-to-the-native-ios-notes-app-%e2%80%93-download-now/ Synaptics announces ClearPad 2200 touchscreen controller for smartphones http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95061-synaptics-announces-clearpad-2200-touchscreen-controller-for-smartphones/
That's smartphones, guys. Not superphones, and certainly not phablets (sorry, we hate that word too). After showing off its slate-friendly ClearPad 7300 multitouch display at CES, Synaptics is back with a smaller 2200 series controller designed for phones. Specifically, modest little handsets with screens measuring four inches or less. And, it'll be among the company's first capacitive panels to make use of the outfit's SignalClarity technology, which promises to boost the signal-to-noise ratio for improved accuracy and finger separation. No word on which manufacturers will be taking a chance on the new tech -- not that we expect to see that spec emblazoned across their marketing materials anyway. Still, perhaps Synaptics will be so kind as to let us test that precision claim when we swing by Barcelona next week.

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Synaptics announces ClearPad 2200 touchscreen controller for smartphones originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95061-synaptics-announces-clearpad-2200-touchscreen-controller-for-smartphones/ Google updates Flight Search for Android, iOS http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95062-google-updates-flight-search-for-android-ios/ Remember when Google launched its desktop-only Flight Search service back in the fall? Well, now it's made the travel checking tool both Android and iOS friendly. All the key flight-finding features of the desktop version are present: search, discover by location, filter by price, airline and calendar view, and have been optimized for the small screen. Bear in mind that this isn't a native app, El Goog has just tweaked the web-service for the respective mobile browsers, hoping to make those spur of the moment travel plans less taxing. Hit the source link below for further info.

Google updates Flight Search for Android, iOS originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceGoogle Inside Search  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:23:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95062-google-updates-flight-search-for-android-ios/ <![CDATA[New GEVEY Ultra S Can Unlock iPhone 4S On iOS 5.0.1 Baseband 1.0.11, 1.0.13 And 1.0.14 [VIDEO]]]> http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95068-new-gevey-ultra-s-can-unlock-iphone-4s-on-ios-501-baseband-1011-1013-and-1014-video/

The jailbreaking of an iPhone is an art which appeals to a diverse group of people for a number of different reasons. Some people genuinely and strongly disagree with Apple's tight hold over the operating system, some individuals love the freedom to be able to install previously unavailable tweaks, modifications and themes while others need to perform a jailbreak as an intermediary stepping stone to achieving a network unlock to use the device with any carrier.

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View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:15:09 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95068-new-gevey-ultra-s-can-unlock-iphone-4s-on-ios-501-baseband-1011-1013-and-1014-video/ LG Optimus 3D Max is official, gives you more 3D enhancements http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95064-lg-optimus-3d-max-is-official-gives-you-more-3d-enhancements/

LG just unveiled the glasses-free 3D smartphone Optimus 3D Max. The announcements comes hot on the heels of the Optimus 3D Cube and the two smartphones are almost identical in terms of specs. The LG Optimus 3D Max sports the same 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, dual 5MP camera, NFC capabilities and even Android 2.3 Gingerbread out of the box. ICS updates for both should come right after they...

View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:11:36 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95064-lg-optimus-3d-max-is-official-gives-you-more-3d-enhancements/ Nokia Carla smartphones to ship in Q3, updates coming in Q4 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95037-nokia-carla-smartphones-to-ship-in-q3-updates-coming-in-q4/

More details on the upcoming Nokia Carla release came in. The platform previously known as Symbian will get its next update in Q3 of this year, when the first smartphones running Nokia Carla will hit the shelves. According to the latest rumors, second-gen Belle smartphone, including Nokia 603, 700 and 701 will start shipping with the new version of their OS first. Later on, the rest of the...

View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:47:30 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95037-nokia-carla-smartphones-to-ship-in-q3-updates-coming-in-q4/ Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G for T-Mo USA coming in late March http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95038-samsung-galaxy-s-blaze-4g-for-t-mo-usa-coming-in-late-march/

Samsung and T-Mobile USA announced the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G in early January, but it took them this long to announce the launch date (more frustratingly, they haven't announced all the specs just yet). The Blaze 4G has a 3.97" Super AMOLED screen, is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core CPU in a Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 chipset and runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread. It has two cameras - 5MP camera with...

View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:53:34 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95038-samsung-galaxy-s-blaze-4g-for-t-mo-usa-coming-in-late-march/ Nokia teases with imaging-themed video ahead of MWC http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95035-nokia-teases-with-imaging-themed-video-ahead-of-mwc/ Well what do we have here? Nokia just posted a delightful little video on its YouTube channel hinting at some kind of announcement during Mobile World Congress next week. The imaging-themed video entitled "Get ready to capture a pure view" shows beautiful snowy landscapes and uses words like detail, depth and definition. While we've enjoyed Nokia's recent foray into all things white, the company's current imaging flagship is getting a bit long in the tooth. Could this be about an N8 successor running Symbian Belle? Guess we'll have to wait until Monday to find out.

Nokia teases with imaging-themed video ahead of MWC originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink Phone Arena  |  sourceNokia (YouTube)  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:21:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95035-nokia-teases-with-imaging-themed-video-ahead-of-mwc/ LG announces Optimus 3D Cube smartphone http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95012-lg-announces-optimus-3d-cube-smartphone/

After announcing the three new L-series smartphones yesterday, LG has yet another phone to announce before MWC. This one is the successor to the Optimus 3D and is called the Optimus 3D Cube. The Optimus 3D Cube improves upon its successor by having a newer, thinner design, which is just 9.6mm thick compared to the 11.9mm thickness of the previous phone. It also has a slightly bigger...

View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:13:48 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95012-lg-announces-optimus-3d-cube-smartphone/ <![CDATA[AT&T launches pilot program for expanded push-to-talk services]]> http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95036-att-launches-pilot-program-for-expanded-push-to-talk-services/ AT&T launches pilot program for expanded push-to-talk servicesLet's face it, walkie-talkies are far from glamorous, but for large and small enterprises that rely on real-time communication, the WWII artifact remains an integral part of the workday. Now, AT&T has set forth on a journey to give its push-to-talk services a modern makeover, and it's recruiting a few partners to join the quest. In addition to providing PTT-enabled smartphones, the carrier will be testing IP-based technologies that offer workflow automation for tasks such as fleet management and dispatch. Additionally, the system will also offer integration with traditional radio systems such as PMR and LMR, which means an organization won't need to transition its entire crew at once. You can find more about AT&T's hybrid communications system in the PR after the break.

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AT&T launches pilot program for expanded push-to-talk services originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We heard about Samsung's Galaxy S Blaze 4G -- a device that wins second place for longest name behind the Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch -- last month at CES, but details were incredibly scarce. Of course, leave it to T-Mobile and Sammy to toss in a few extra nuggets in the lead-up to Mobile World Congress in the midst of so many other product announcements. It turns out that the Blaze 4G will be making its official debut on the carrier sometime near the end of March for $150 on a two-year commitment. The device sports a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S3 CPU, 4-inch Super AMOLED panel, 5MP rear camera with 720p video capture, a 1.3MP front-facing shooter and -- shocker -- Android 2.3. It also supports 42Mbps HSPA+. Definitely sounds like a healthy mix of 2010 and 2011, no doubt. Want more details? We've got the press release after the break ready and waiting for you.

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Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G making its way into T-Mobile stores in March for $150 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:34:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95011-samsung-galaxy-s-blaze-4g-making-its-way-into-t-mobile-stores-in-march-for-150/ <![CDATA[LG Optimus 3D Cube is a slimmer sequel, world's first phone with 3D video editing]]> http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94983-lg-optimus-3d-cube-is-a-slimmer-sequel-worlds-first-phone-with-3d-video-editing/ We're not sure if the world was anxiously awaiting a follow-up to LG's Optimus 3D (the AT&T Thrill 4G here in the states), but here it is: the LG Optimus Cube 3D. Only announced for Korean carrier SK Telecom so far, the Optimus 3D Cube is slightly thinner than its predecessor at 9.6mm vs. 10.9mm, a faster 1.2GHz dual-core CPU and 16GB of storage built-in, confirming most of the rumors we'd heard previously. According to LG, it will also be the world's first that can handle 3D photo and video editing right on its glasses-free 4.3-inch screen, all shot by the dual 5MP cameras mounted on the back. It also has NFC baked in to support the new LG Tag+ stickers that change the phone's settings when swiped, just like the Optimus LTE Tag. It's scheduled for release in early March with Android 2.3, and although we didn't see it mentioned in the Korean press release, will probably be due for an Ice Cream Sandwich makeover sometime soon just like its cousin, the Optimus Vu. Check out the machine-translated specs and press release after the break, there should be a native English version along soon and of course, we'll be getting a look firsthand when Mobile World Congress kicks off on the 27th.

Gallery: LG Optimus 3D Cube

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Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:40:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94983-lg-optimus-3d-cube-is-a-slimmer-sequel-worlds-first-phone-with-3d-video-editing/ <![CDATA[LG's Optimus Vu shows up on video, flaunts note taking expertise (video)]]> http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94984-lgs-optimus-vu-shows-up-on-video-flaunts-note-taking-expertise-video/ Another pre-Mobile World Congress tease from LG? Yup, you're looking at it. While the company's technically already spilled the beans on its upcoming Galaxy Note-rival, the Optimus Vu, this occasion marks the first time we've gotten to see the phablet in video form. In the roughly 1,000 frames of animation above, you're treated to closeups of the Vu's 5-inch 1024 x 768 IPS display, its 8-megapixel camera and a brief demo of its screenshot annotation abilities. That's really all there is to it, so watch and learn folks, as you mentally prepare yourself for our more intimate rendezvous with it in the coming week.

LG's Optimus Vu shows up on video, flaunts note taking expertise (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink Netbook News  |   | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:30:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94984-lgs-optimus-vu-shows-up-on-video-flaunts-note-taking-expertise-video/ The Simpsons: Tapped Out Available Now On iPhone And iPad, Coming Soon To Android http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94985-the-simpsons-tapped-out-available-now-on-iphone-and-ipad-coming-soon-to-android/

Everyone loves The Simpsons, right? They may have been around longer than some of our readers, but those loveable yellow people will hold special place in our hearts forever.

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View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:37:32 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94985-the-simpsons-tapped-out-available-now-on-iphone-and-ipad-coming-soon-to-android/ Twitter For iPhone And Android Updated, Brings Back Swipe Gesture, Copy / Paste For Tweets, And More! http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94986-twitter-for-iphone-and-android-updated-brings-back-swipe-gesture-copy-paste-for-tweets-and-more/

Twitter for iPhone and Android apps received a much needed update today. The new version 4.1 for iPhone and version 3.1.0 for Android brings back the swipe gesture shortcut on popular demand, adds the ability to copy and paste from within tweets and profiles, along with tons of other enhancements.

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View the full article]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:17:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94986-twitter-for-iphone-and-android-updated-brings-back-swipe-gesture-copy-paste-for-tweets-and-more/ Apple Reportedly Set To Launch iPad 3 In Germany On March 23rd http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94955-apple-reportedly-set-to-launch-ipad-3-in-germany-on-march-23rd/

The latest reports online suggest that Apple may be set to bring the iPad 3 to certain parts of Europe on March 23rd, though no information was given as to other territories, including the United States.

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View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:53:07 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94955-apple-reportedly-set-to-launch-ipad-3-in-germany-on-march-23rd/ <![CDATA[Twitter's Android and iOS app get updates; out on Kindle Fire now, Nook soon]]> http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94951-twitters-android-and-ios-app-get-updates-out-on-kindle-fire-now-nook-soon/ The official Twitter app has just received an update on iOS and Android, bringing new features to both platforms, plus an "optimized" Ice Cream Sandwich experience as seen above. The app is also currently available on Amazon's Appstore for the Kindle Fire now, and the company says it will pop up in the Barnes & Noble Nook Store February 23rd. For both Android and IOS the app has brought back / added a swipe gesture to reply to, reweet or favorite something without leaving your timeline, plus a notification on the Find Friends feature that it will be uploading their address book to Twitter's server -- a welcome change after the Path fiasco. The iOS-specific changes are the return of copy and paste, more options to share or save links in tweets, a mark all read for DMs and configurable font sizes. While it is optimized for ICS, on our CyanogenMod 9 tablet, the layout still looked reminiscent of the Gingerbread version instead of the iPad's richer layout. Hit the source links below to give it a look yourself and let us know if it's beating out your favorite mobile app yet.

Twitter's Android and iOS app get updates; out on Kindle Fire now, Nook soon originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceTwitter Blog, iTunes, Android Market  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:28:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94951-twitters-android-and-ios-app-get-updates-out-on-kindle-fire-now-nook-soon/ Samsung / Blockbuster reportedly sign streaming deal in Oz, US and Europe next? http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94952-samsung-blockbuster-reportedly-sign-streaming-deal-in-oz-us-and-europe-next/
We know Samsung's been ramping up its home entertainment arsenal. Now, recent intel acquired by the folks at SmartHouse suggests that the Korean outfit's about to dive into deeper waters, after reportedly striking a deal in Australia. The pact, that's yet to become official, would give the manufacturer access to the plethora of films available from your favorite blue-and-yellow video store, which could then be streamed to your beloved Galaxy handset or Tab, as well as Sammy-branded Smart TVs, Blu-ray players and laptops. Furthermore, the report claims Samsung's got a friendly billing system in the works that'd allow easy access to the content on your devices. It's expected to hit US and Euro shores "as early as September." Until then you'll have to stick with the good ol' Redbox kiosks.

Samsung / Blockbuster reportedly sign streaming deal in Oz, US and Europe next? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink TNW  |  sourceSmarthouse  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:31:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94952-samsung-blockbuster-reportedly-sign-streaming-deal-in-oz-us-and-europe-next/ Turn Your Photos Into News Stories With News Booth For iPhone http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94956-turn-your-photos-into-news-stories-with-news-booth-for-iphone/

The App Store boasts way over 500,000 apps and counting fast, whilst also covering a broad range of areas key to the entertainment and productivity of iOS users.

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View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:08:59 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94956-turn-your-photos-into-news-stories-with-news-booth-for-iphone/ Ubuntu For Android Aims To Turn Your Device Into A Full-Blown Desktop PC http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94957-ubuntu-for-android-aims-to-turn-your-device-into-a-full-blown-desktop-pc/

In our current digital age, most of us use a smartphone and at least one computer. Many, of course, extend to tablets, notebooks, and others, but in order to be a productive member of society, the computer-smartphone collaboration will usually see you through just fine.

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View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:01:50 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94957-ubuntu-for-android-aims-to-turn-your-device-into-a-full-blown-desktop-pc/ LightSquared to cut staff by 45 percent as troubles grow http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94953-lightsquared-to-cut-staff-by-45-percent-as-troubles-grow/
Yet another bit of bad news to add to the pile for LightSquared -- the company announced this week that it will be cutting back on its employment numbers by 45 percent. The cost cutting move comes a day after word got out that it had defaulted on a hefty $56.25 million payment. According to reports, the Virginia-based company, which currently employs some 330 people, is apparently not looking into bankruptcy, in spite of its mounting troubles.

LightSquared to cut staff by 45 percent as troubles grow originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceReuters  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:42:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94953-lightsquared-to-cut-staff-by-45-percent-as-troubles-grow/ <![CDATA[Moneto's $30 Android mobile payment kit goes on sale, brings contactless payments to six Samsungs]]> http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94954-monetos-30-android-mobile-payment-kit-goes-on-sale-brings-contactless-payments-to-six-samsungs/ Moneto's $30 Android mobile payment kit goes on sale, brings contactless payments to four SamsungsNot everyone's smartphone has NFC, and of those that do, an even smaller subset have official Google Wallet support. It would seem Mountain View's complacency is Moneto's gain, as the outfit's recently put up for sale its $30 NFC-enabled microSD card -- enabling plebes everywhere sans contactless circuitry to sashay their way into mobile payment heaven. That card is also stuffed with 1GB of storage for your exploits and those plunking down three Hamiltons are also privy to a $10 credit thrown in. There's one caveat, however, as per its website the service currently only works on variants of the Galaxy S (including carrier permutations like the Vibrant, Fascinate and Galaxy S 4G). Support for an additional forty devices is inbound but before committing, we'd peep the latest compatibility info from the horse's mouth in the more coverage link we've included below.

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Permalink Droid-Life  |  sourceMoneto  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:53:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94954-monetos-30-android-mobile-payment-kit-goes-on-sale-brings-contactless-payments-to-six-samsungs/ This App For Android Monitors App Usage Data On The Basis Of Last/Recently/Most Used, Supports Widgets http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94918-this-app-for-android-monitors-app-usage-data-on-the-basis-of-lastrecentlymost-used-supports-widgets/

Smartphone enthusiasts like to keep their device’s home-screens organized. This organization is usually on the basis of which apps they use the most or which apps they require to be launched quickly (such as the Camera app). If you search around, you will actually find a lot more organization techniques (such as the closest to thumb methodology*).

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View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:01:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94918-this-app-for-android-monitors-app-usage-data-on-the-basis-of-lastrecentlymost-used-supports-widgets/ <![CDATA[Nokia's social apps coming to Android and iOS: lions expected to lie down with lambs shortly]]> http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94916-nokias-social-apps-coming-to-android-and-ios-lions-expected-to-lie-down-with-lambs-shortly/ Nokia's Pulse app looks and smells familiar to anyone who's ever used Google Latitude. The difference being that the Finnish handset maker has the benefit of Navteq's $8 billion geolocation technology that it picked up back in 2008. Now the Haus of Elop is opening a Boston skunkworks that'll port the app, as well as future social software over to Android and iOS. It's part of a wider project to coax users toward Windows Phone by getting them hooked on a suite of features hoped to be "more than the sum of its parts." What do you think dear readers, will it work?

Nokia's social apps coming to Android and iOS: lions expected to lie down with lambs shortly originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink Pocketnow  |  sourceBoston Business Journal  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:55:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94916-nokias-social-apps-coming-to-android-and-ios-lions-expected-to-lie-down-with-lambs-shortly/ Micro CPU Monitor For Android: Persistently Displays CPU Usage As A Percentage On Screen Throughout System http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94919-micro-cpu-monitor-for-android-persistently-displays-cpu-usage-as-a-percentage-on-screen-throughout-system/

While Google does say that Android handles multitasking itself without requiring user-intervention, it is an accepted fact that there are badly-coded apps out there that just won’t quit properly and keep on hogging CPU resources, draining precious battery in the process. With that in mind, it is important to keep track of CPU usage.

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Ever felt like Bing wasn't for retail stores or print journalism? The two latest Windows Phone updates won't dispel that fantasy, sadly. Bing Vision been update so it can read Barcodes, CD, DVD and Book Covers so you can find out how much cheaper the item in your hand is if ordered online. Image Matching for Newspapers won't arrive until March, but you'll be able to snap a photo of an article you've seen in a local rag and, if its in Microsoft's database, you'll be linked directly to the original version of the article online. That's brick and mortar retail and newspapers taken care of, we'll be waiting around to see what's next on Bing's hit-list -- orphanages, probably.

Bing's two new 'death to print, death to retail' features get detailed originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceBing  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:16:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94917-bings-two-new-death-to-print-death-to-retail-features-get-detailed/ <![CDATA[Alleged iPad 3 Front Glass Panel Reveals No Significant Changes [IMAGE]]]> http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94920-alleged-ipad-3-front-glass-panel-reveals-no-significant-changes-image/

Something tells me that the next few weeks leading up to the iPad 3 announcement event will be rife with images flying around the web which sources say are components from the eagerly anticipated iPad 3. It does always make me wonder who these sources actually are, but nevertheless from a historical perspective; they generally seem to have quite high speculation success rate. This morning, we saw some images coming from MICGadget, which showed a comparison of the outer rear shells of the iPad 2 and the soon to be released iPad 3, which in summary, showed a thicker form factor, as well as a...

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View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:42:32 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94920-alleged-ipad-3-front-glass-panel-reveals-no-significant-changes-image/ Norton Safety Minder Monitors Your Child’s Smartphone Activity Such As Websites, Texts, Apps And More http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94894-norton-safety-minder-monitors-your-child%e2%80%99s-smartphone-activity-such-as-websites-texts-apps-and-more/

The idea of heavily monitoring your children’s online activities is a controversial one. On one hand, it is important to protect your child in today’s world of cyber-bullying and online criminals who take advantage of children’s innocence, and on the other, you risk invading your children’s privacy (everyone needs a little privacy!).

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View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:56:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94894-norton-safety-minder-monitors-your-child%e2%80%99s-smartphone-activity-such-as-websites-texts-apps-and-more/ Huawei MediaPad review: On the rise http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94892-huawei-mediapad-review-on-the-rise/

Huawei have been flexing their mobile manufacturing muscle lately and one of their latest creations, the 7" Huawei MediaPad Android tablet, is getting its high-res screen and aluminum unibody ready to take on the big boys...

View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:52:55 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94892-huawei-mediapad-review-on-the-rise/ <![CDATA[Microsoft Office For iPad Spotted In The Wild, Expect Release Very Soon [IMAGE]]]> http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94895-microsoft-office-for-ipad-spotted-in-the-wild-expect-release-very-soon-image/

We already knew that Microsoft was hard at work developing an iPad version of the still popular Office suite of apps, and now The Daily has managed to get some hands-on time with it.

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View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:40:42 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94895-microsoft-office-for-ipad-spotted-in-the-wild-expect-release-very-soon-image/ Engadget Giveaway: win one of two PlayStation Vitas, courtesy of Tanga! http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94891-engadget-giveaway-win-one-of-two-playstation-vitas-courtesy-of-tanga/ Engadget Giveaway: win one of two PlayStation Vitas, courtesy of Tanga!
This week's contest is all about the hotness, and if a brand new PlayStation Vita doesn't do the trick, we don't know what will. We have two WiFi / 3G units to hand out to our awesome readers, and it's all made possible by Tanga. The e-tailer is known for offering tech magazine subscriptions on the cheap as well as plenty of other daily deals. So take a peek, browse through the rules and fire off a quick comment to enter the giveaway!

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Engadget Giveaway: win one of two PlayStation Vitas, courtesy of Tanga! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:01:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94891-engadget-giveaway-win-one-of-two-playstation-vitas-courtesy-of-tanga/ List Of Comments By ‘Pro’ And ‘Anti’ Jailbreakers Released By United States Copyright Office http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94896-list-of-comments-by-%e2%80%98pro%e2%80%99-and-%e2%80%98anti%e2%80%99-jailbreakers-released-by-united-states-copyright-office/

Regular readers and jailbreak enthusiasts alike may recall an article some weeks back which related to the fact that the Electronic Frontier Foundation were petitioning for members of the public to make their combined voices heard to ensure that the Copyright Office continues to protect the exemption which makes jailbreaking a legal activity, as well as extend that exemption to include additional devices such as tablets and games consoles.

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View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:20:01 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94896-list-of-comments-by-%e2%80%98pro%e2%80%99-and-%e2%80%98anti%e2%80%99-jailbreakers-released-by-united-states-copyright-office/ Launch Siri In Full Screen As Default With QuickSiri Tweak For iPhone http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94897-launch-siri-in-full-screen-as-default-with-quicksiri-tweak-for-iphone/

For anyone who regularly opens up Cydia and refreshes the repositories to see the most recent additions and available updates, it won’t come as a surprise that each day seems to bring a new Siri-based tweak or enhancement. When the iPhone 4S was launched, Siri was one of the driving forces behind said device, making it such a consumer success and helped Apple to announce record first day sales, as well as posting record breaking financials for the final quarter of 2011.

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View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:15:14 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94897-launch-siri-in-full-screen-as-default-with-quicksiri-tweak-for-iphone/ Qualcomm S4 chipset benchmarks promise amazing performance http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94893-qualcomm-s4-chipset-benchmarks-promise-amazing-performance/

A fresh batch of benchmarks of Qualcomm's S4 platform show just how powerful the new Krait cores are. The tests were run on a reference platform, but since we don't care about the rest of the hardware (screen, camera, etc.), just the chipset performance, these result are a good indication of what to expect. Qualcomm S4 uses Krait cores, two running at 1.5GHz in the case of the MSM8960 that was...

View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:09:32 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94893-qualcomm-s4-chipset-benchmarks-promise-amazing-performance/ Graviboard Tweak Gets Full iOS 5 Support And More – Download Now http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94898-graviboard-tweak-gets-full-ios-5-support-and-more-%e2%80%93-download-now/

What kind of world would we live in without gravity? A phenomenon defined as a force by Sir Isaac Newton, something which attracts all objects to other objects, with Albert Einstein chipping in with his theory that gravity is the result of the curvature of space-time. These two theories are the most widely accepted, and although we may never get a fully complete explanation of what gravity actually is, we all know it's a pretty awesome phenomenon nonetheless.

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View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:07:10 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94898-graviboard-tweak-gets-full-ios-5-support-and-more-%e2%80%93-download-now/ Comparison Photographs Of iPad 3 Shell Suggests Thicker Form Factor With More Tapered Edges And Narrow Bezel http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94872-comparison-photographs-of-ipad-3-shell-suggests-thicker-form-factor-with-more-tapered-edges-and-narrow-bezel/

We have all sat patiently waiting for nearly twelve months and with the rumored announcement of the iPad 3 set for March 7th, the time is drawing ever closer where we will actually get to see the next generation iPad in all of its glory. Until that day, we will need to settle for rumor and speculation like we do numerous times a year for every product launch. So far, in this run up, the iPad 3 rumors have thrown out the possibility of a high resolution Retina display as well as a possible quad-core A6 processor and a thicker casing for the device.

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View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:55:20 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94872-comparison-photographs-of-ipad-3-shell-suggests-thicker-form-factor-with-more-tapered-edges-and-narrow-bezel/ <![CDATA[Qualcomm Krait S4 SoC fully benchmarked, diagnosed as 'insane']]> http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94868-qualcomm-krait-s4-soc-fully-benchmarked-diagnosed-as-insane/ Qualcomm Krait S4 benchmarksWe've seen it, touched it and we fully expect it'll be turning heads in Barcelona next week, but until now Qualcomm's Krait chip has largely escaped the rigors of independent benchmarking. Fortunately, AnandTech has to come to our rescue once again with a characteristically thorough analysis at the source link. Those blue and green charts can speak for themselves, but if you're in a rush then here's the rub of it: the Krait truly is a next-gen SoC, with the dual-core 1.5GHz MSM8960-powered reference handset delivering an "insane performance advantage" of between 20 percent and 240 percent on CPU benchmarks. As we glimpsed recently, graphics performance is somewhat less ground-breaking but still very healthy, with the 28nm process allowing the Adreno 225 GPU to run at up to 400MHz, versus 266MHz on its Adreno 220 predecessor. Oh yes, this is going to be one mother of an MWC.

Qualcomm Krait S4 SoC fully benchmarked, diagnosed as 'insane' originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceAnandTech  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:51:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94868-qualcomm-krait-s4-soc-fully-benchmarked-diagnosed-as-insane/ China Telecom to get the iPhone 4S, stores brace themselves for March 9th chaos http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94869-china-telecom-to-get-the-iphone-4s-stores-brace-themselves-for-march-9th-chaos/ The last time the iPhone dallied into eager Chinese hands there was more than a spot of bother. Hopefully, China Telecom's announcement that it'll be getting the 4S on March 9th will give retail stores enough time to prepare. It'll be up for pre-order online from March 2nd, starting from free on contract, and available in the usual 16GB, 32GB and 64GB varieties. The news came via the China Telecom website yesterday, with CEO Wang Xiaochu confirming in a press release this morning (Chinese time). So if Nokia thought it would have the network's biggest release in March, it might have to think again.

China Telecom to get the iPhone 4S, stores brace themselves for March 9th chaos originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink The Next Web  |  sourceChina Telecom (PDF)  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:23:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94869-china-telecom-to-get-the-iphone-4s-stores-brace-themselves-for-march-9th-chaos/ Panasonic uncovers Eluga specs, live hands-on photos pop up http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94871-panasonic-uncovers-eluga-specs-live-hands-on-photos-pop-up/

As promised yesterday, Panasonic unveiled the specifications of their Android smartphone dubbed the Eluga, expected to debut on the European market this March. The poorly named Eluga is powered by a dual-core 1GHz TI OMAP 4430 processor and 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal memory, which we have come to expect from high-end droids these days. At the front we find a 4.3-inch OLED display with...

View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:01:28 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94871-panasonic-uncovers-eluga-specs-live-hands-on-photos-pop-up/ LG announces L7, L5 and L3 - will be shown at MWC 2012 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94815-lg-announces-l7-l5-and-l3-will-be-shown-at-mwc-2012/

Following yesterday's "L" teaser LG has officially announced three new droids - the L7, L5 and L3. All three devices will be shown at the MWC next week. The Optimus L3, L5 and L7 The three Optimus L smartphones will feature square, thin metallic design with a textured leather-like panel on the back. They will also offer what LG calls "floating mass display" - a display closer to the...

View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:32:25 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94815-lg-announces-l7-l5-and-l3-will-be-shown-at-mwc-2012/ <![CDATA[Xperia S UI poses for Mr. Blurrycam, calls itself 'UXP NXT' (video)]]> http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94870-xperia-s-ui-poses-for-mr-blurrycam-calls-itself-uxp-nxt-video/ Mr. Blurrycam shows Xperia S video with Sony's new 'UXP NXT' UI
We've seen the Sony Xperia S before, heck, we've even gotten our grubby mitts on it. The Xperia S UI, on the other hand, has been a bit of an elusive beast. That is, until now -- the tech world's very own out-of-focus paparazzi caught a look at the handset's upcoming UI, revealing a slightly blurry view of the Xperia S ' finer details. The UI is apparently being christened "UXP NXT" and is slathered on top of Android 2.3, though a 4.0 update is reportedly on the way. The video shows off the home and lock screens, gallery, music player and a new rendition of Timescape. Anywho, feel free to check out the above vid in all its blurrycam glory.

Xperia S UI poses for Mr. Blurrycam, calls itself 'UXP NXT' (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink PhoneArena  |  sourceYouTube, XperiaBlog  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:21:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94870-xperia-s-ui-poses-for-mr-blurrycam-calls-itself-uxp-nxt-video/ Samsung announces Galaxy Ace 2 and Galaxy Mini 2 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94816-samsung-announces-galaxy-ace-2-and-galaxy-mini-2/

Samsung has announced two new Android smartphones just a before the Mobile World Congress begins next week. The first one is the Galaxy Ace 2, which will have a 3.8-inch, 800 x 480 resolution display, 800MHz dual-core processor, 768MB RAM, 4GB internal memory, 5 megapixel rear camera with 720p video recording, VGA front camera, Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, GPS/GLONASS and...

View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:42:47 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94816-samsung-announces-galaxy-ace-2-and-galaxy-mini-2/ LG busts out a trio of L-series phones in the run up to MWC http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94814-lg-busts-out-a-trio-of-l-series-phones-in-the-run-up-to-mwc/ LG's gotten all excited and spilled even more beans ahead of MWC as to what offerings we'll see at the big Iberian shindig. The L-Series is a trio of phones we're already part-way familiar with, given that the budget L3 was leaked back in January. The L5 and L7 are aimed at the mid-range and premium ends of the market, running ICS and packing 4-inch and 4.3-inch displays respectively. Whilst there's no further detail about specs, we know that the L-series shares the same DNA as the Prada Phone 3, so we'd imagine that as a good benchmark. The PR boasts of "five aesthetic elements," all of which seem to emphasize that the phone's going to be quite thin. After the break we've got that brief statement in full and the nagging sense that there's no surprise forthcoming when LG takes to the stage next week.

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LG busts out a trio of L-series phones in the run up to MWC originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink Phonearena  |  sourceLG  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:22:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94814-lg-busts-out-a-trio-of-l-series-phones-in-the-run-up-to-mwc/ ZTE announces new Tegra 2 based Mimosa X smartphone http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94800-zte-announces-new-tegra-2-based-mimosa-x-smartphone/

Along with the two new ICS handsets announced yesterday, ZTE had another ICS-based smartphone to announce before MWC. This one is called the Mimosa X and will be running on the Nvidia Tegra 2 processor. While that itself is nothing special, it will also be the first device to have the Nvidia Icera 450 HSPA+ modem. If you're wondering what so special about that, so far the phones made with...

View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:22:46 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94800-zte-announces-new-tegra-2-based-mimosa-x-smartphone/ <![CDATA[Samsung's GT-i9300 is probably not the Galaxy S III, as revealed by its low-res screen]]> http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94798-samsungs-gt-i9300-is-probably-not-the-galaxy-s-iii-as-revealed-by-its-low-res-screen/
Straight from the Dana Scully school of debunking, Android Community has poured cold water on the notion that the GT-i9300 is the quasi-mythical Galaxy S III. Having happened upon the user agent profile of the device bearing that codename, the stats reveal a lackluster 1024 x 600 resolution display that's easily beaten by the Galaxies Nexus and Note. We'll be keeping our eyes peeled at Mobile World Congress and hope that Samsung isn't planning to ruin the pedigree of the handsets that have previously born that code: the i9200 was the Galaxy S II and the i9250 was the Galaxy Nexus, after all.

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Permalink   |  sourceAndroid Community  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:16:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94798-samsungs-gt-i9300-is-probably-not-the-galaxy-s-iii-as-revealed-by-its-low-res-screen/ Samsung Galaxy Ace 2, Galaxy mini 2 officially revealed, launch first in Europe http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94799-samsung-galaxy-ace-2-galaxy-mini-2-officially-revealed-launch-first-in-europe/ While we get ready for MWC to begin Samsung is apparently next to reveal a few new handsets, as it just posted the details for its new Galaxy Ace 2 (left) and Galaxy mini 2 (right). Like their earlier incarnations, the Ace 2 has the best specs of the two, with a dual-core 800MHz processor, HSDPA 14.4 connectivity, GPS/GLONASS, 1,500mAh battery and 4GB of internal storage hiding behind its 3.8-inch WVGA screen. The mini 2 has HSDPA 7.2Mbps connectivity, an 800MHz CPU, 1,300mAh battery and 3.27-inch HVGA screen. Both will ship with Android 2.3 this spring, with the Ace 2 hitting the UK in April and mini 2 coming to France in March before beginning a global rollout. Check after the break for the press release with full specs.

Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 and Galaxy mini 2

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Samsung Galaxy Ace 2, Galaxy mini 2 officially revealed, launch first in Europe originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:54:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94799-samsung-galaxy-ace-2-galaxy-mini-2-officially-revealed-launch-first-in-europe/ Apple Puts Another Nail In SMS’s Coffin With Messages For Mac http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94759-apple-puts-another-nail-in-sms%e2%80%99s-coffin-with-messages-for-mac/

Carriers have had their customers over a metaphorical barrel for years, with over-priced SMS messages chief amongst the methods that have seen our cellular providers take us to the cleaners on regular occasions. The SMS example is made even more galling when you take into consideration how little data is used by each message.

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View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:52:31 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94759-apple-puts-another-nail-in-sms%e2%80%99s-coffin-with-messages-for-mac/ ZTE Mimosa X official: ICS, Tegra 2, HSPA+ and 4.3-inch qHD display, arriving in Q2 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94756-zte-mimosa-x-official-ics-tegra-2-hspa-and-43-inch-qhd-display-arriving-in-q2/
And then there were three. Not 24 hours after announcing a pair of Android 4.0 handsets, ZTE is back with the Mimosa X, a 4.3-inch, HSPA+ device running Ice Cream Sandwich. Interestingly, this is the first time since NVIDIA acquired wireless chip maker Icera that we've seen a phone packing both Tegra 2 and an NVIDIA-made modem (in this case, the 21Mbps-capable Icera 450). In its press release, NVIDIA also goes so far as to say this is the first time "a premium mobile computing experience is coming to the mainstream smartphone market," as if Tegra 3 hadn't already pushed Tegra 2 down into mid-range territory. Anyhow, marketing spin aside, this is indeed a middle-of-the-road device, with a qHD (960 x 540) display, 5-megapixel camera and 4GB of internal storage. It also supports A2DP Bluetooth and DLNA, and makes room for dual mics and a gyroscope. No word yet on how much it'll cost or even what markets it'll hit, though we do know it will go on sale sometime in Q2. Until then, something tells us we might get our first look much sooner, sometime in Barcelona next week.

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ZTE Mimosa X official: ICS, Tegra 2, HSPA+ and 4.3-inch qHD display, arriving in Q2 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:30:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94756-zte-mimosa-x-official-ics-tegra-2-hspa-and-43-inch-qhd-display-arriving-in-q2/ <![CDATA[Bring Out The Kid In You With This $50 iPhone Controlled Stunt Car Racer [VIDEO]]]> http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94760-bring-out-the-kid-in-you-with-this-50-iphone-controlled-stunt-car-racer-video/

Even though kids as young as three can now be spotted using iPads and whatnot to entertain themselves, this hasn't always been the case for younger generation.

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View the full article]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:27:59 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94760-bring-out-the-kid-in-you-with-this-50-iphone-controlled-stunt-car-racer-video/ Droid RAZR ICS screenshots leaked, could this be the next Blur? http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94757-droid-razr-ics-screenshots-leaked-could-this-be-the-next-blur/ Screenshots of ICS build on Droid RAZR leaked, could be the next Blur?
Last week Moto unveiled in detail its rollout plans for the mighty ICS treat that's heading towards its handsets and slates. Now, if a set of screenies is to be believed, we have a quick glimpse into what we can expect once its promised Q2 outing comes around -- at least for Big Red's RAZR variants. At first glance, the alleged Ice Cream Sandwich build isn't much different than what you'd see in its native state. That said, there are bits that would make it easy for any connoisseur to tell 'em apart, including: different icons, dialer and drop-down menu, as well as a redesigned shooter UI. Unfortunately there's no word as to when it'll legitimately hit the masses, but all you RAZR fans can see more screenshots of what Motorola may have in store at the source below.

Droid RAZR ICS screenshots leaked, could this be the next Blur? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink Droid Life  |  sourceDroidRzr  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:27:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94757-droid-razr-ics-screenshots-leaked-could-this-be-the-next-blur/ Nokia Siemens HSPA+ Multiflow lets one device connect to two cell sites simultaneously http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94758-nokia-siemens-hspa-multiflow-lets-one-device-connect-to-two-cell-sites-simultaneously/ If you've ever used a cell phone while moving, then you've probably experienced the depressed network connectivity that becomes more of an issue as you move further away from any given tower. Some of us are even unfortunate enough to reside or work right at the edge of a cell, forced to live with poor connectivity for much of every day. A new feature called HSPA+ Multiflow may offer some relief, "delivering double the data speed and up to 50 percent faster response compared to existing HSPA+ networks," according to Nokia Siemens, which will be demonstrating the technology at Mobile World Congress later this month. Essentially, Multiflow allows compatible devices on the edge of a cell to connect to two sites simultaneously, letting your device send and receive data between two base stations at once. Multiflow will be available as a software update for Single RAN systems, so it could make its way to a cell site near you just after Nokia Siemens flips the switch during the second half of 2013. Full PR is just past the break.

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Permalink Phone Scoop  |  sourceNokia Siemens  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:38:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94758-nokia-siemens-hspa-multiflow-lets-one-device-connect-to-two-cell-sites-simultaneously/ <![CDATA[Apple Set To Revamp iTunes And App Store Later This Year [REPORT]]]> http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94731-apple-set-to-revamp-itunes-and-app-store-later-this-year-report/

The iTunes and App Stores make up an integral part of Apple's success in the portable music, smartphone and tablet markets, generating much revenue for the company even after the device has been purchased.

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Buying and keeping up-to-date with Apple's expansive electronics range can be an expensive affair. With a new variation of the iPad, iPhone and iMac/MacBook dropping annually, many have to keep a more than a little change aside for the next big launch.

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View the full article]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:44:30 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94732-study-reveals-that-ipad-owners-are-older-and-richer-than-%e2%80%98other%e2%80%99-tablet-owners/ The Redmond Pie Zeppelin Custom Carrier Logos For iPhone And iPad Are Here – Download Now! http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94733-the-redmond-pie-zeppelin-custom-carrier-logos-for-iphone-and-ipad-are-here-%e2%80%93-download-now/

One of the most talked about Cydia tweaks so far in 2012 has to be the fabulous Zeppelin modification by developer Alex Zielenski, which offers users the ability to not only set a custom image to display in place of the carrier name, but also to easily create and add their own logos of whatever they desire. Since Zeppelin was released, we have been having lots of fun with it, downloading logo packs from Cydia and seeing all of the excellent offerings which the community has created, but we thought it was about time Redmond Pie was represented in Zeppelin.

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View the full article]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:34:41 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94733-the-redmond-pie-zeppelin-custom-carrier-logos-for-iphone-and-ipad-are-here-%e2%80%93-download-now/ Microsoft Details Windows 8 SkyDrive App and Its Deep Integration Within The OS http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94734-microsoft-details-windows-8-skydrive-app-and-its-deep-integration-within-the-os/

Remember those leaked SkyDrive features I touched on in yesterday's editorial? Well, much of them remain in rumor territory. However, Microsoft has confirmed two things: One, a major SkyDrive update is in the pipeline, and two, the rumor that we're getting a SkyDrive desktop client is spot-on. In a Building Windows 8 post written by two SkyDrive program managers, Microsoft detailed the SkyDrive Metro app, the service's tight integration with Windows 8, SkyDrive on the desktop, and fetching files through SkyDrive.com.

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View the full article]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:53:23 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94734-microsoft-details-windows-8-skydrive-app-and-its-deep-integration-within-the-os/ <![CDATA[Apple Will Adopt Fall Release Cycles For New iPhone From 2012 And Onwards [REPORT]]]> http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94735-apple-will-adopt-fall-release-cycles-for-new-iphone-from-2012-and-onwards-report/

June 2007 will always go down as a momentous month in smartphone history due to the fact it marked the launch of the original Apple iPhone which set about a total change in the mobile industry. The following year saw the launch of the iPhone 3G pushed back a month until July with the next two releases of the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 both following the original launch date, and coming in the month of June.

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View the full article]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:46:44 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94735-apple-will-adopt-fall-release-cycles-for-new-iphone-from-2012-and-onwards-report/ <![CDATA[Panasonic's new Eluga smartphone: pretty phone, ugly name]]> http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94730-panasonics-new-eluga-smartphone-pretty-phone-ugly-name/ We knew it was coming to that broad area we like to call Europe sometime soon, and now Panasonic's sharing the details on its Android-based return. Details about the 3.6 ounce (103 gram) device include that it's packing a 4.3-inch qHD (960 x 540) screen that's wrapped in a dust and water-proof shell. It'll also be able to throw audio, video and web content to HDTVs of the same branding. Of course, a device like this deserves an equally enticing name, so you'll be delighted to hear that the handset's going to be called, oh, really? Eluga? Wow. However, that's not where the story ends, because we also received details about a phone that's just arrived on Japan's NTT DoCoMo. The Next Series P-04D is a "deep purple" (hush, now) handset that measures and weighs the same, has a 4.3-inch qHD OLED display, is running a 1.0GHz dual-core OMAP 4430 CPU and was also manufactured by Panasonic. We might not be so bold as to suggest both handsets are the same, but we might think about importing the P-04D just so we never have to say Eluga out loud. Mat Smith contributed to this report

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We've been enviously eyeing Fujitsu's super-thin, super-powerful phones for a very long while. At CES, we were able to swing an early look at its unnamed Tegra 3 Arrows prototype and the question we asked, over and over, was if we'd ever see these devices in the west. A knowing smile followed with the response that it would "depend on the carriers involved." A report in the Financial Times seems to confirm that the company's planning to take Europe by storm as it unveils the finished model at next week's Mobile World Congress -- albeit with the same caveat that carriers are still yet to sign on. The report adds that Fujitsu will include biometric security, NFC and LTE in all future handsets: just more teasing for those nations still to adopt the standard.

Fujitsu's super-slim, super-powerful phones could come to Europe originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink Reuters  |  sourceThe FT  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:35:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94689-fujitsus-super-slim-super-powerful-phones-could-come-to-europe/ <![CDATA[Sony Xperia U 'Kumquat' pics leak, gets sized up ahead of MWC]]> http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94690-sony-xperia-u-kumquat-pics-leak-gets-sized-up-ahead-of-mwc/
It looks like one of Sony's latest creations, the Xperia S, could be getting a little brother at next week's Mobile World Congress, according to a series of leaked pics. Sixteen crystal-clear images show the new sibling -- none other than the previously seen ST25i, aka Xperia U or Kumquat -- snuggled up to the Xperia S. As it appears, the handset will likely be a lower-end offering in the Xperia lineup: it's said to feature a 3.5-inch FWVGA (854 x 480) Reality Display, a 1GHz dual-core CPU, Exmor R sensor with 720p video capture and a tiny user-replaceable 1,290mAh battery. Oh, and Android 2.3.7 is rumored, though the rumor specifically mentions it will soon be upgraded to ICS. If these whispers turn out to be accurate, the U will likely be pitched as a smaller and less expensive option for fans of the Xperia S's design. Also, we don't foresee the device's Sony Ericsson branding to make an appearance at the show, given the two companies' recent divorce. To check out the full suite of comparison pics, check out the source link below. [Thanks, Pavlo]

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Permalink DataCider (translated), GetNews  |  sourceIT168  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:03:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94690-sony-xperia-u-kumquat-pics-leak-gets-sized-up-ahead-of-mwc/ Quad-core Huawei Ascend D1 Q press shots surface http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94693-quad-core-huawei-ascend-d1-q-press-shots-surface/

It's no secret Huawei has big plans for its Sunday press conference. The event, which should kickstart the MWC will feature at least one quad-core smartphone device and we get to see its press shots in advance. The Huawei Ascend D1 Q will obviously have a pretty face to go along with all the muscle under the hood. Judging by those press shots, the Tegra 3-packing Ascend D1 Q won't have the...

View the full article]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:44:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94693-quad-core-huawei-ascend-d1-q-press-shots-surface/ <![CDATA[Security Bug In iOS 5.0.1 Allows Passcode Screen To Be Bypassed, Grants Access To Contacts List And Phone Calling [VIDEO]]]> http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94694-security-bug-in-ios-501-allows-passcode-screen-to-be-bypassed-grants-access-to-contacts-list-and-phone-calling-video/

One of the hot topics surrounding not only iOS, but mobile operating systems in general is data security and privacy. Over the last couple of weeks there has been a lot of discussion on the world wide web about mobile applications accessing data without permission or prior notice, as well as independent reports about users being able to launch FaceTime calls and gain access to certain contact information on an iOS device. Only last week, we were also able to view a report from the University of California which used the PiOS tool to show us that official App Store applications leaked more...

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View the full article]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:37:38 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94694-security-bug-in-ios-501-allows-passcode-screen-to-be-bypassed-grants-access-to-contacts-list-and-phone-calling-video/ <![CDATA[LightSquared's troubles continue, company defaults on $56M payment to Inmarsat]]> http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94691-lightsquareds-troubles-continue-company-defaults-on-56m-payment-to-inmarsat/
It's been a while since LightSquared had some good news to boast about, and it doesn't look like that situation's about to change anytime soon. The latest stumble for the company stems from its 2007 agreement with UK-based satellite operator and spectrum owner Inmarsat, which was due a $56.25 million payment from LightSquared that it has now defaulted on. For its part, LightSquared is laying some of the blame on Inmarsat, saying that it has "raised several matters that require resolution" before the first phase of the agreement comes to a close, and that "the terms of the agreement allow for additional time to resolve pending questions before phase one is complete and the final payment is due." This comes as the company faces a brick wall in the form of the FCC, which it has been struggling to get approval from and has recently been criticizing in increasingly blunt terms. Its full statement on the Inmarsat matter can be found after the break.

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LightSquared's troubles continue, company defaults on $56M payment to Inmarsat originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourcePC World  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:21:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94691-lightsquareds-troubles-continue-company-defaults-on-56m-payment-to-inmarsat/ Distributors Must Stop Selling Apple iPad In China: Lower Chinese Court http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94695-distributors-must-stop-selling-apple-ipad-in-china-lower-chinese-court/

Apple is getting a nice dose of its own medicine these days in the form of lawsuits from folks like Motorola and, more recently, the Chinese Shenzhen Proview Technology company. The Chinese company claims that it holds the rights to the terms IPAD / iPad in China and is working to get the Apple iPad banned from sale all over China. Details after the jump!

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View the full article]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:16:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94695-distributors-must-stop-selling-apple-ipad-in-china-lower-chinese-court/ Sony Xperia U live photos leak again, still hot looking http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94633-sony-xperia-u-live-photos-leak-again-still-hot-looking/

We are really starting to worry that at the rate these leaks are going, Sony won't have much news for us at its MWC press conference on Sunday. The Sony Xperia U, which is one of the smartphones to go official there, leaked once again - this time in an extensive live photo session. The Sony Xperia U was previously known by its codename Kumquat and by its product code - ST25i. It has much of...

View the full article]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:05:07 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94633-sony-xperia-u-live-photos-leak-again-still-hot-looking/ Huawei Ascend D1 Q shows off its corners, packs the same number of processors? http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94692-huawei-ascend-d1-q-shows-off-its-corners-packs-the-same-number-of-processors/

Huawei's continuing to shore up its very own gang of smartphones and it looks like another another addition's been spotted on the horizon. A handful of official-looking images reveal a possible new flagship, the Ascend D1 Q, toting some curves and color detail -- at least on the speaker grill and camera unit. Sidestepping the slimline looks seen on the P1 series, the D1 Q is rumored to be the powerhouse of the set, supposedly housing a quad-core processor -- which would explain that Q suffix. With that annual mobile show just days away, expect to see some more concrete specifications very soon.

Huawei Ascend D1 Q shows off its corners, packs the same number of processors? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink Netbook News  |  sourceiMobile.com.cn  | Email this | Comments View the full article]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:05:00 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94692-huawei-ascend-d1-q-shows-off-its-corners-packs-the-same-number-of-processors/ Panasonic officially announces the Eluga for the European market http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94634-panasonic-officially-announces-the-eluga-for-the-european-market/

Panasonic has officially lifted the curtains off the Eluga - an Android smartphone bound to launch in Europe. The Eluga isn't particularly breaking news, as it was unveiled in December last year as a prototype. The company hasn't unveiled much more new information about the Eluga since the last time we heard about it. At the front it features a 4.3-inch OLED display, pumping out 960x540...

View the full article]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:59:07 +0000 http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/94634-panasonic-officially-announces-the-eluga-for-the-european-market/ Next iPhone Coming Sep/Oct? http://www.mobildepo.com/topic/95139-next-iphone-coming-sepoct/ Gönderilen ResimGönderilen ResimGönderilen Resim<br/><br/>Gönderilen ResimGönderilen Resim

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