Cincinnati Bell today announced that it has added the BlackBerry 9900 Bold and 9860 Torch to its smartphone roster. The Bold 9900 sells for $299.99 and the Torch 9860 sells for $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year agreement. Tweet Vote on HN ...
Monthly Archives: November 2011
Apple Releases iOS 5.0.1
Apple today released iOS version 5.0.1 to the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. The new system software primarily fixes a bug plaguing iPhone battery life, but also adds multitasking gesture support to the original iPad, resolves iCloud Document bugs, and improves voice recognition for Australian users. Tweet Vote on HN ...
Verizon Planning Next LTE Expansion on December 15
Verizon Wireless has indicated that December 15 will be the next date on which its Long Term Evolution 4G network sees another significant expansion. The first handful of markets named by Verizon to go live on December 15 in Ohio include Youngstown, Warren, Campbell, Struthers, Poland, Boardman, Canfield, Austintown, McDonald, Niles, Findlay, Tiffin, Fostoria, Arcadia East, and Carey. In Indiana, White Twp., Homer City, and Blairsville will receive LTE, as well. Tweet Vote on ...
Nokia Suite 3.2 Graduates from Beta
Nokia Suite 3.2 has graduated from the Nokia Beta Labs and is now available for all to download. The revised (and renamed) desktop software for Windows PCs adds a number of features, including a brand new user interface. Other changes include a new Support view that provides more information about the user’s handset and control over its memory/storage; an improved sync log; and more reliable system and app update performance. Nokia Suite 3.2 officially replaces the Ovi Suite desktop software. ...
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Android 4.0 phone rumored to launch November 21 on Verizon
The rumors are swirling that the latest Google flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Nexus by Samsung will land November 21 with Verizon Wireless. The device was announced last month and will run Google’s latest and greatest operating system, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS). The Galaxy Nexus offers a massive 4.65-inch Super AMOLED HD touchscreen display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and support for Verizon’s 4G LTE data network. Other features include a 5MP camera with LED flash, 1080p HD video recording, a user facing 1.3MP camera for video chats, and NFC support. ...
BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone
AT&T is now offering a new BlackBerry smartphone, the Bold 9900. The Bold 9900 offers 4G HSPA+ (not LTE) data support, as well as a 2.8-inch VGA touchscreen display along with the traditional QWERTY keyboard below. The device runs on RIM’s BlackBerry OS 7 and is, according to the manufacturer, the thinnest BlackBerry available to date at just 10.5mm (0.41in). Other features of note include a 5MP camera with 720p video recording, a 1.2GHz processor, and Bluetooth connectivity. AT&T is now offering the Bold 900 for $199.99 with a qualifying service contract or $549.99 retail. ...
AT&T BlackBerry Torch 9860 touchscreen smartphone
In addition to the Bold 9900, AT&T is also offering another BlackBerry smartphone, the Torch 9860. The Torch 9860 offers a large and bright 3.7-inch full touchscreen display to support web browsing and picture viewing. A 5MP camera with image stabilization is also on-board with 720p video recording capabilities. The device is supported on AT&T’s 4G HSPA+ data broadband network and is available now for $99.99 with a qualifying service contract or $449.99 full retail. For more, check out our review of the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone for Sprint. ...
Straight Talk Lands LG Optimus Q
Straight Talk recently added the LG Optimus Q to its lineup, the pre-paid carrier’s second Android smartphone. The Optimus Q will cost $179.99 and require a $45 monthly plan. Straight Talk is operated by TracFone, and its Android devies run on Sprint’s network. Tweet Vote on HN ...
LG Seeks Patent Protection Via Intellectual Ventures
Intellectual Ventures today announced that it has agreed to license its portfolio of 35,000 technology patents to LG Electronics. In addition to access to Intellectual Ventures’ patent portfolio, LG can also participate in Intellectual Ventures’ IP-for-Defense program, which helps protect companies from patent-based litigation. LG didn’t disclose which patents it licensed, and terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Tweet Vote on HN ...
Hands On with the ZTE Chorus
When is Android not Android? When it’s the ZTE Chorus for Cricket. This unique music-focused feature phone reminds us of the Motorola i886 with its unique use of Android software to create a powerful phone that isn’t actually a smartphone. Read on for our hands-on impressions of this curious creature. Tweet Vote on HN ...