TimeLine Layout

April, 2011

  • 12 April

    Sprint delivers music tracks, ringtones with new Android app

    Sprint is getting into the music distribution game today with the launch of its Sprint Music Plus service. Partnering with RealNetworks, the free Android application lets users manage their existing music library, as well as purchase new music and ringtones. Individual tracks range from 69 cents to $1.29 each, and you can also purchase full …

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  • 12 April

    HTC Sensation 4G to heat up T

    Bound for T-Mobile this summer, the HTC Sensation 4G features a new video service by HTC and an enhanced user experience. Bonnie Cha/CNET For cell phone fanatics, there’s nothing worse than hearing about a cool new device launching overseas and having to wait to see when and if it will land in the States. Thankfully, this isn’t that kind of …

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  • 12 April

    Boost Mobile intros new international services

    Boost Mobile introduced a couple of international services yesterday that will please those who need to make calls to Mexico, Canada, and a few other nearby countries. The first is a $5 International Connect plan that will let Boost customers make unlimited calls to landlines in more than 150 cities in Mexico, unlimited calls to Canada, and unlimited international texts …

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  • 12 April

    HTC Sensation will be sold by Three ‘this summer’

    Sensational news — the HTC Sensation is coming to Three. The Sensation will only be available to Vodafone customers when it launches in mid-May, but Three says it will sell the phone “this summer”. Three says it will offer unlimited data with the phone, so you can enjoy Web browsing and data-hungry apps without worrying about crippling bills. Three offers …

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  • 11 April

    Samsung Galaxy S 2 arrives on 1 May and it’s £100 cheaper

    The Samsung Galaxy S 2 isn’t delayed as long as we feared. Samsung has just confirmed the Galaxy S’ successor will hit shops on 1 May, later than the promised 31 March launch — but bringing a faster processor and cheaper price. The Galaxy S 2 was originally scheduled for release late last month, but was pushed back to 6 …

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  • 11 April

    Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo delayed until July, as Arc and Play supplies squeezed

    Looking forward to getting your hands on Sony Ericsson’s new Xperia Neo Android smart phone? You’ll have to wait a little longer, unfortunately. The company has confirmed that the handset has slipped to a third-quarter release date, although online retailer Clove says that will mean a July debut in the UK. The cause of the delay is the recent earthquake …

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  • 11 April

    Viacom to Cablevision: iPad app goes too far

    Cablevision is the next cable operator on Viacom’s hit-list as the company tries to stop cable companies from offering apps that stream its content on iPads. Last week, Viacom notified Cablevision that its iPad app, which delivers live TV and video-on-demand to its subscribers on their iPads while they’re inside their homes, is not authorized. This is just the latest …

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  • 11 April

    White LG Optimus 3D available for pre

    Excited about the three-dimensional thrills of the LG Optimus 3D, but not so hot for its black design? Phones 4u has bagged a UK exclusive on the white model of the Android handset, although it’s not yet saying when the device will go on sale. The retailer is taking pre-orders, though. It says the black model will be available “shortly …

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  • 11 April

    Rumor: BlackBerry Orlando on the way

    Aside from rumors of the BlackBerry Monaco/Monza and Curve Touch, we’ve heard that RIM is also adding a couple of regular Curves to the mix just in time for BlackBerry World. They’re code-named Apollo and Sedona, and supposedly are for GSM and CDMA, respectively. To make things a bit more interesting, this leaked photo on Boy Genius Report is apparently …

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  • 11 April

    Rumor: Apple to delay iPhone 5 production until fall

    Apple A major supplier in Southeast Asia is claiming that it will not begin production on components for Apple’s iPhone 5 until sometime in September, adding fuel to rumors that say a traditional summer iPhone release will not be happening this year. A post from AppleInsider references a note to investors from Avian Securities that “revealed the alleged plans for …

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