The previews for the next version of Windows Phone 7 are out, and overall, the response from the press has been largely favorable, including CNET’s. The Mango update brings more than 500 new features to Microsoft’s mobile operating system and continues to build on a solid platform, with smarter integration of apps, more-robust features, and …
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Now that we’ve gotten a preview of Windows Phone 7 Mango, naturally, the next thing we want to see is new hardware. Though Microsoft announced several new OEM partners at the preview event in late May, including Acer, Fujitsu, and ZTE, we think it’s pretty safe to say that most people are curious to see what will come out of …
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The Sony Ericsson Xperia family grew by two today with the introduction of the Xperia Ray and Xperia Active. The two Android 2.3 Gingerbread smartphones, which were announced at CommunicAsia 2011 in Singapore, are expected to ship in Q3 to select markets worldwide–specifics, such as pricing and U.S. availability, were not revealed at this time–and offer two different areas of …
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Today, AT&T introduced a new GoPhone prepaid calling plan that includes unlimited talk, text, and Web for $50 per month. Unlimited text and instant messages to Mexico, Canada, and 100 other countries are also part of the deal. The new plan will be available starting June 26 and applies to quick messaging phones, such as the Pantech P7040p, which will …
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Editor’s note: This article evaluates pre-release software for the Windows Phone Mango update. It was eight months ago that Microsoft launched its revamped mobile operating system, Windows Phone 7. Overall, the platform was well-received both by users and the tech press, as they lauded the fresh, bold, and easy-to-use interface; thoughtful integration of features; and improved performance. However, it also …
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Sprint announced today that it will begin rolling out an over-the-air update on June 20 to deliver Android 2.3 Gingerbread to the HTC Evo Shift 4G. However, anxious owners can download the update now. Instructions for manual download are posted on Sprint’s Community site, but it basically requires that you go to the Settings menu on your phone, navigate to …
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Nicole is out today, but we hope she doesn’t mind us talking about her, especially since we all agree that she’s awesome. Also, is Jessica a closet dodgeball player? But I digress. On this week’s podcast, we talk about Sprint and Motorola’s renewed partnership and offer some first impressions about their new smartphones. U.S. Cellular wants you to know that …
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As U.S. Cellular promised last week, the carrier is launching its first Windows Phone 7 device this summer (and by this summer, we mean tomorrow). The carrier announced today that the HTC 7 Pro will be available on June 14 for $199.99 with a two-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate. Similar to the HTC Arrive for Sprint, the …
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Sprint isn’t the only one ramping up its lineup today. U.S. Cellular just announced its product road map for the remainder of the year, and it includes eight smartphones and two tablets. Seven of the eight handsets will run Android 2.3 Gingerbread and the eighth will be the carrier’s first Windows Phone 7 handset. One of the models among the …
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NEW YORK–In a renewed effort to bring more innovative devices to market together, Sprint and Motorola introduced the Motorola Photon 4G and Motorola Triumph today, 2 of 10 new devices the companies plan on launching together in 2011. Though Motorola handsets have been available on Sprint and its prepaid brands, Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile, for years, they have tended …
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