Dick Smith has advertised that the Amazon Kindle will be arriving soon to Dick Smith and Big W stores in Australia — and also to Woolworths supermarkets. (Credit: Amazon, Woolworths) The two models that will be made available are the 3G + Wi-Fi, and the Wi-Fi only, for AU$219 and AU$159, respectively. Compared to the Kindle prices on the Amazon …

The prepaid business, long an engine of growth for the wireless industry, is starting to sputter. TracFone, MetroPCS, and Leap Wireless all reported disappointing second-quarter financial results. The period is typically weaker for the prepaid providers as the business takes a breather following two consecutive quarters of growth. But their performance fell below even the lowered expectations placed on them, …

Verizon Wireless’ Android plans through the end of 2011 are beginning to come into focus thanks to the second major leak in less than a week. IGN has obtained a screenshot of what appears to be the carrier’s product names and launches starting in September and running through January 2012 (keep in mind that these are rumors, and any of …