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On Wednesday, T-Mobile announced a new version of the myTouch 3G that brings additional features, such as a 3.5mm headphone jack, more preloaded apps, and Swype technology. It will replace the original model but still carry the same name and price tag of $149.99 with a two-year contract. Like the recently released limited-edition Fender myTouch …

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Mobile World Congress 2010 preview

It seems just like yesterday that we unpacked our bags from Las Vegas and CES, but here we are again, gearing up to head off to Barcelona (I know, it’s a rough life we lead) for Mobile World Congress 2010. The show is put on by the GSM Association (GSMA) and brings together handset manufacturers, mobile operators, software companies, and …

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iPhone OS 3.1.3 battery and sync problems reported

Since Apple introduced iPhone OS 3.1.3 last week, we’ve found a number of complaints about two issues with the firmware update. Battery life Although the update was supposed to address issues with iPhone 3GS battery life, it appears to have caused battery problems for some users. According to users on Apple Discussions under the topic iPhone 3GS OS 3.1.3 battery …

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Sprint sheds fewer customers in fourth quarter

Sprint Nextel narrowed its losses in the fourth quarter of 2009 as fewer customers dumped its service, but the company brought in less revenue than anticipated. The company posted a loss of $980 million or 34 cents per share during the three-month period that ended December 31. This is compared to a loss of $1.6 billion, or 57 cents per …

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LG GT350 and GS290: Touchy teen texters

Just in case you didn’t get enough LG goodness yesterday, today the company announced two new phones for its Cookie family, the LG GT350 (up there on the left) and the GS290 (over on the right) — two mobiles that are all about the social and the networking. Unlike the almost buttonless Mini, the GT350 is packed to the gills …

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LG Mini GD880: Miniature by name, minuscule by nature

LG has unveiled its latest effort in the mobile-phone arena — the GD880. If you find that name a little tricky to wrap your tongue around, you’ll be delighted to learn it also goes by the Mini moniker. As you may have guessed, the Mini’s main draw will be its size. When it’s released to European markets in March, the …

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On Call: When will we see a new iPhone?

On Call runs every two weeks, alternating between answering reader questions and discussing hot topics in the cell phone world. Q: When do you think iPhone 4.0 will arrive? – Dean When will it get an update? Corinne Schulze/CNET A: Since we didn’t hear a thing about the iPhone during the launch of the iPad last month, I’m now betting …

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Tales2Go: Get on

Tales2Go offers a variety of short stories and full-length audiobooks. Hey, fellow parents. Sick to death of the kids’ “Wiggles” CDs? Exhausted the library’s “Magic Tree House” collection? Do I have an app for you: Tales2Go provides on-demand access to nearly 900 children’s stories. It’s my single favorite app of 2010 (so far). The Tales2Go collection includes works from a …

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Cisco predicts wireless

If wireless operators thought they’d faced a deluge of data traffic from the iPhone, they haven’t seen anything yet, according to a survey from network equipment giant Cisco Systems. Cisco, which makes the routers and switches that shuttle IP traffic around the Internet, has been using its Visual Networking Index to forecast Internet usage. On Tuesday, the company announced results …

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