Cellular South’s Android lineup is set to grow by one more now that the Samsung Admire has landed on the carrier’s Web site. Though it stops short of officially announcing the handset, the wireless provider gives us a handful of specifications and images for its first Gingerbread device. The Admire will feature a 3.5-inch touch …
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3 August
Huawei’s Vision eyes high
Huawei Upmarket Huawei phones are rare on U.S. retail shelves, but the Huawei Vision, announced today in Beijing, may just provide that glimmer of light for Android enthusiasts looking for something new. Running Android 2.3 Gingerbread, the Vision also touts a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 processor, a 5-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash, and 720p HD video capture and …
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3 August
Android Atlas Weekly 59: Google & TI get cozy over an Ice Cream Sandwich (Podcast)
Malware records your calls, Google & Texas Instruments get cozy over an Ice Cream Sandwich, and Android on your wrist, All that and more on this weeks Android Atlas Now playing: Watch this: Ep 59: Google & TI get cozy over an Ice Cream Sandwich 44:13 Podcast Your browser does not support the audio element. Subscribe: iTunes (MP3) | iTunes (320×180) | iTunes …
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3 August
Get a Samsung Nexus S free at Best Buy today
If you act fast, you may be able to get a free Samsung Nexus S smartphone. Google is promoting the deal–today only–from its well-trafficked search page, Google.com. In order to get the phone with one of three participating carriers–Sprint, T-Mobile, and most recently, AT&T–you’ll need to sign up for a new two-year contract. If you follow links from the Google …
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3 August
Google offers workshops to lure Android developers
Google is launching a series of workshops designed to grab developers who can create high-quality Android apps. Set up by the folks at Google’s Android Developer Relations, the Android Developer Labs (ADLs) will try to show developers how they can optimize their apps for Android tablets, according to an Android developers blog. Dubbed “Optimizing Honeycomb Tablet Applications,” the ADLs will …
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3 August
U.S. Cellular gets back to basics with LG Envoy
Look, it’s a phone that makes calls! U.S. Cellular has not forgotten the lowly basic flip phone with the LG Envoy, which went up for sale today for only $9.99. It doesn’t have too many features going for it aside from dual displays, a VGA camera, Bluetooth, a speakerphone, text and multimedia messaging, simple WAP browsing, and that’s about it. …
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3 August
Sprint gets new Bold and Torch
RIM has been busy today, with not only the release of three new BlackBerry 7 OS devices for AT&T, but two more for Sprint. They are the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930 and the BlackBerry Torch 9850. Both phones boast the latest BlackBerry 7 OS that promises better performance, plus a 1.2GHz processor and 5-megapixel cameras. Both devices also feature RIM’s …
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3 August
AT&T gets merger support from a key lawmaker
AT&T is getting some support from a key congressional leader for its proposed $39 billion purchase of T-Mobile USA. Earlier this week, Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Tex.), chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, urged regulators to resist what he called one-sided arguments to block AT&T’s plan to buy T-Mobile. Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Tex.) Congress.gov “Recently, you have heard …
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3 August
The 411: Should I get a BlackBerry?
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. At times, I might solicit answers from readers if I’m stumped. Send your questions and comments to me at [email protected]. If you …
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3 August
Sell old electronics fast with eBay Instant Sale app
So you bought yourself an iPhone, and now you’re looking to turn your old iPod Touch into cold, hard cash. Or perhaps you’ve got an old laptop you’re looking to unload, but don’t want to deal with the hassles of selling it at an auction or on Craigslist. With eBay Instant Sale for iOS, all it takes is a few …
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