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Now that T-Mobile has announced plans to host its showcase event , it looks like Monday, October 29, will be a really big day for mobile news. Not only will T-Mobile be switching on its PR machine into overdrive, both Google and Microsoft are hosting major press conferences. Indeed, this is the same day Microsoft …

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Galaxy Note II coming to Sprint October 25, stylus in tow

Sprint has doubled down on Samsung’s big Galaxy Note 2 bet. The carrier has just confirmed that the advanced, 5.5-inch screen Android device will hit its stores shortly. Expected to cost $299.99 when it launches on October 25, both Samsung and Sprint hope the Galaxy Note 2 will offer plenty of catnip for Android users and possibly prove irresistible for …

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Asus unveils wacky PadFone 2 hybrid device

If you thought the Galaxy Note 2 pushes design boundaries, take a gander at the new PadFone 2 from Asus. A thinner version of the first PadFone, this device also morphs from tablet and smartphone on the fly. Now chances are the Asus PadFone 2 will never hit American shores since the original PadFone didn’t either. Perhaps that’s why Asus, …

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Samsung possibly working on Galaxy Premier device

Forget about the Galaxy S3 Mini. The latest Samsung rumors are swirling around a Galaxy Premier device that will be one step up from a Galaxy Nexus, but below the global GS3 in the smartphone pecking order. Related stories Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Cases TV in the Bathroom: Technically Doable but a Very Bad Idea Samsung TV Sale: …

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Motorola Droid Razr HD, Razr Maxx HD landing October 18

Now playing: Watch this: The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD rocks both massive, sharp… 1:43 The wait for Motorola’s new Droid Razr HD and Droid Razr Maxx HD phones will soon be over. Verizon officially confirmed that Moto’s fresh devices will hit store shelves on October 18. Via Verizon’s blog, the company locked down pricing and availability for both models. …

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RIM lowers drawbridge on BB10 app submissions

It’s official, BlackBerry 10 developers: RIM has declared open season for BB10 app submissions. A recent post on the company’s development blog confirms that RIM is now accepting entries for applications that specifically target the long-anticipated BlackBerry 10 operating system. The post in question also lays out how to begin the submission process to the BlackBerry storefront as well offering …

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Nokia Atlas might be Verizon’s next WP8 handset

If you’re a Windows Phone 8 fan on Verizon, listen up. A leaked image of what reportedly is a Verizon-branded Nokia Lumia 820 has surfaced. Called the Atlas, the device appears to be a Nokia Lumia device and is clearly running Microsoft’s upcoming Windows Phone 8 software. The source of the picture is the Twitter account of tipster evleaks and …

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Sprint network snafu causes major flight delays

Related stories T-Mobile Laying Off More Workers Post-Sprint Merger Mint Mobile, Xfinity Mobile, Google Fi, Visible: Which Wireless Networks Do Smaller Providers Use? I’m Racing My Own Son for $1,000 Because I Am an Idiot If you’re a Sprint customer in Minnesota, Washington, and Oregon, you may be experiencing a significant wireless network outage. Several reports including TechCrunch and the …

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AT&T unveils bevy of devices

Perhaps to challenge Verizon’s supremacy, AT&T held an exciting press event in New York. On display was everything from the new HTC One X+ to Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 flagship phone, Nokia’s Lumia 920. AT&T’s fresh new gadgets up close (pictures) +29 more See all photos Also on display was Samsung’s Galaxy Note II along with the LG Optimus G, …

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Details for RIM’s Blackberry 10 superphone surface

RIM needs a halo smartphone desperately to stem the tide of consumers drifting to Android and iOS. Apparently such a handset, the Aristo, is right around the corner. According to GSM Arena, leaked specifications of an Aristo device spell out a mobile product with muscular components and a sleek design. Measuring a mere 8.85 mm (0.35 inch) thick, the thin …

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