Is it a phone? A tablet? We’ll have to decide pretty soon, as the gargantuan Samsung Galaxy Note is coming to the UK at the end of November, earlier than expected. Mega-phone? Oh, that’s already taken. Retailer Clove.co.uk has updated its page for the Galaxy Note, saying it’ll be on sale in the UK in …
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September, 2011
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22 September
Dialed In 192: Verizon may choke you
Verizon Wireless doesn’t like to use the word “throttle” when describing how it will restrict heavy data users, but it has no problem with the word “choke.” And as Jessica tells us, that’s exactly what the carrier is starting to do for the “most active five percent of its 3G data customers.” No, it’s not very convenient, but at least …
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22 September
AT&T CEO sees no change to iPhone competitive dynamics
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson at Mobile World Congress 2011. Stephen Shankland/CNET The emergence of one–or even two–additional carriers selling the iPhone shouldn’t change the competitive dynamics for AT&T, according to the company’s chief executive. “Anytime there’s another competitor launching Apple’s hit device, the expectations for what would happen to the carrier that had it before is overblown,” AT&T Chief Executive …
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21 September
Motorola Atrix 2 pictured, specs leaked
The original was a true innovator, with its gang of docks transforming it into a netbook, a media centre, a sat-nav or even an alarm clock. So say hello to the sequel, leaked via Boy Genius Reports. And the good news is it has some pretty impressive specs. Known as the Motorola Atrix 2 — we know, not all that …
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21 September
Android Atlas Weekly 65: The manliest Android show on the ‘Net (Podcast)
HTC’s phone for ladies prompts us to try to decide on a phone for me, Google Wallet is finally here (kinda), and an app helps you stay under your data plan cap. Now playing: Watch this: Ep. 65: The manliest Android show on the ‘Net 48:49 Listen now Your browser does not support the audio element. Subscribe: iTunes (MP3) | iTunes (320×180) …
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21 September
Leap’s Cricket prepaid service goes national
Leap Wireless and its Cricket prepaid wireless service are ready to take the national stage. Cricket Wireless Starting Sunday, Best Buy will begin selling Cricket in 1,300 stores around the country, and not just within Leap’s region. This marks the first major step for Leap in its effort to turn into a national brand. The company previously operated its network …
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21 September
LG Enlighten set to shine at Verizon Sept. 22 for $80
If you’ve been searching for a smartphone with a QWERTY keyboard and affordable price tag, then the new LG Enlighten for Verizon Wireless just might be the answer you’ve been looking for. Available online starting September 22 and in stores September 29, the Enlighten is set to go for $79.99 with a two-year contract and after a $50 mail-in rebate. …
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21 September
Clearwire CFO: We want to be the ‘Switzerland’ of broadband
Clearwire, which has largely been the 4G supplier to Sprint Nextel, sees the potential to grow by supplying wireless capacity to other companies in need. “We want to be the Switzerland of the broadband industry,” Clearwire Chief Financial Officer Hope Cochran said today during an investor conference hosted by Goldman Sachs. The shift, however, is dependent upon Clearwire’s move from …
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21 September
Sprint to kill off quirky Kyocera Echo, Evo 4G
Say your goodbyes to the quirky Kyocera Echo; even illusionist David Blaine can’t save it now. According to an image of an internal document obtained by Sprint Feed, the Android smartphone with its dual touch screens and “pivot hinge” will reach the end of its short life at Sprint in early October. We will say one thing for it, it …
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21 September
Sprint CEO dances around iPhone rumors
NEW YORK–Another day, another near-confirmation that Sprint Nextel would get the iPhone. Dan Hesse at Sprint headquarters in July Kent German/CNET This time, Sprint Chief Executive Dan Hesse noted that the company’s financial expectations for the year don’t factor in the “rumored device,” and hinted at a possible change. “If we get it–if–we may have to adjust our guidance for …
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