Google announced this week that it will no longer continue to develop or support the native application it created for the BlackBerry platform. The application, if already installed, will continue to work, but it will become unavailable for new download starting November 22. Google said that instead of committing resources to the native BlackBerry application, it will continue to refine Gmail as experienced through the BlackBerry browser. Tweet Vote on HN ...
Monthly Archives: November 2011
Nokia Pushing MeeGo Update to N9
Nokia today began delivering a system update to the MeeGo-powered N9 smartphone. The new system software offers a wide range of benefits, including: NFC tag reading; music controls on lock screen; photo and video shooting with filters; improved multitasking and memory handling; Swype; background noise cancellation; easier app closing by swiping down; and new indicators on the standby screen for calendar and other alerts. Nokia will be pushing the update out in waves and users will be alerted when their device is ready for the new system software. ...
Vivid launches adult video channel for Google TV
Adult video producer Vivid Entertainment has announced plans to bring a channel to the UK-bound Google TV platform.The porn purveyor is boasting that it’s the first TV-based app that’ll make sexually explicit content available through Google TV, which has struggled to offer in-demand content since its launch.A Vivid spokesman said that all of its top content will be available for the channel (including XXX parodies and educational videos) and the company hopes to expand to more connected TV platforms soon.Vivid co-chairman Steven Hirsch says: “[Google TV] “is a ...
HTC Edge rumored
PocketNow has gotten its hands on images of and information about a new smartphone from HTC that is purportedly going to be the first quad-core smartphone to hit the market. Called the Edge, the phone is said to be powered by a Tegra 3 processor from NVIDIA and have a 4.7-inch display.PocketNow’s sources say the Edge is just over 10mm thick, and the 4.7-inch display sports a 720p HD resolution. An 8 megapixel camera with a 28mm, f/2.2 lens and backlit sensor is on the back of the phone, and there is supposedly 32GB of internal storage. The quad-core processor features a clock speed of ...
Samsung Repp is U.S. Cellular’s new entry-level smartphone
U.S. Cellular has announced the launch of the Samsung Repp, a new entry-level Android smartphone that should appeal to first-time smartphone buyers. The Repp features Android 2.3 Gingerbread and a 3.2-inch display. Tweet Vote on HN ...
HTC Commits to Upgrading 7 Smartphones to Android 4.0
HTC announced today via its Facebook page that it plans to update a number of its smartphones to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in early 2012. In the U.S., HTC will update the Rezound, EVO Design 4G, and Amaze 4G. In world markets, HTC will update the Sensation, Sensation XL, and Sensation XE, as well as the EVO 3D. HTC said that the devices will be updated in cooperation with their network operator partners; more specific details aren’t yet available. HTC said that it is still evaluating its device portfolio and will have more to announce in the coming weeks. ...
Moto RAZR Goes On Sale
Motorola and Verizon Wireless today announced details regarding the launch of the Motorola RAZR Android smartphone. Verizon Wireless stores will open at 11:11am (local time) on November 11, 2011, to sell the device. The RAZR costs $299.99. Tweet Vote on HN ...
Verizon Offering Double the Data Promotion for 4G Phones
Verizon Wireless today announced a data promotion that will be available to those who buy smartphones starting November 8. Customers who subscribe to a 4G smartphone data plan will receive double the amount of monthly data. For example, someone who chooses the 2GB plan for $30 per month will receive 4GB of data per month for the same $30. Verizon says the promotion is available to new and existing customers. Existing customers need only change their plan via Verizon’s online account controls. For customers who want a smaller data plan, they will be able to add a 300MB plan to any ...
Sprint Affirms Android 4.0 for its HTC Lineup
Following HTC’s announcement earlier today, Sprint confirmed via its community support forums that it will update the HTC EVO Design 4G and the HTC EVO 3D to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in early 2012. Sprint said that Android 4.0 will be pushed out to these devices over the air. It also said that Android 4.0 will be available to “other key products in our line-up.” Sprint said that more information will be provided in due time. Tweet Vote on HN ...
LG Marquee for Sprint
LG’s Marquee Android smartphone for Sprint is a solid offering from the Korean handset maker. While it may not be a flagship device with every bell and whistle, it performs when and where it counts most. Tweet Vote on HN ...