After months of rumors and speculation, Apple has finally brought the iPhone 4 to Verizon Wireless. While much of the hardware remains the same, there are a couple of important differences. Obviously, there’s the change from GSM to CDMA, which means the phone won’t be able to use voice and data simultaneously with current CDMA …
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Android and 4G were the big themes here at CES, with several smartphone announcements from Motorola, HTC, LG, and more. We go over the Best of CES nominees and also mention the Verizon event next week that may or may not feature a certain Apple product. Now playing: Watch this: Ep. 156: Android and 4G are big news at CES …
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If you’re a Samsung Intercept owner who has had problems with the Android 2.2 software update, you’re not alone. Sprint has announced in its forums that some users have reported the Intercept to be unresponsive after the upgrade. The company is working on a solution, so hopefully we’ll get it all sorted out soon. If you own a Samsung Intercept …
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Mobile Email 4.0 has finally arrived for owners of feature phones on Verizon Wireless. The new e-mail solution boasts an improved method of accessing e-mail that includes a “true push” experience, compatibility with Microsoft Exchange Email, Outlook Calendar sync, and a brand-new user interface. As a reminder, the Mobile Email app isn’t free–it’s $5 a month with a Pay as …
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Welcome to The 411, my column answering all your questions about cell phones and cell phone accessories. I receive plenty of questions about these subjects via e-mail, so I figured many of you might have similar queries, too. Occasionally I solicit answers from readers if I’m stumped. Send your questions and comments to me at [email protected]. If you prefer to …
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CES 2010 was a lightweight show when it came to cell phones and smartphones. That’s often the case with CES, as mobile devices have to share the stage with bigger products like 3D televisions and futuristic robots. That’s set to change at CES 2011 of course, but we wanted to take some time and take a look back at the …
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LG dropped major news on the global front today with the introduction of the LG Optimus 2x. Code-named the LG Star, the “2x” is for twice the power and twice the speed, thanks to the phone’s dual-core Tegra 2 processor, a first in the smartphone world. With great power comes great multimedia promise, as the phone boasts a stunning 4-inch …
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Aliph, the maker of the Jawbone series of Bluetooth headsets, announced a new iPhone app recently at D: Dive Into Mobile, and it’s called Thoughts. A sort of sophisticated voice messaging platform, Thoughts is designed to bridge the disconnect between text messaging and voice communication. The power of asynchronous communication methods like texting, instant messaging, e-mail, and Facebook posts is …
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Aliph wasn’t the only headset manufacturer to make an announcement at the D: Dive Into Mobile event. Plantronics introduced a new Bluetooth headset, the Voyager Pro UC. Essentially a rejiggering of its popular Voyager Pro Plus, the new headset now has an intelligent sensor technology which allows it a new set of features. Plantronics Voyager Pro UC Plantronics These features …
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Regional carrier Cricket Wireless has announced a few special sales just for the holiday season. Through December 25, you’ll be able to buy a Sanyo Zio for $149.99, a Huawei Ascend for $129.99, the BlackBerry Curve 8530 for $199.99, the Samsung Messager Touch for $79.99, and more. Cricket has also developed a “One Stop Gift Guide” where customers can have …
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