Brightly Colored USB 3.0 Store ‘n’ Splash HDD by Verbatim

If you are the type of computer user you want external storage, but the hard drive you want to look good and function well, Verbatim has a new disc to be seen. The new record store called Splash ‘n’ Go USB 3.0 SuperSpeed ??HDD. The new unit is connected to a computer via USB 3.0 and works with USB 2.0 as well.The new HDD has 500 GB of storage and comes in pink and the blue Caribbean. The unit ships with software installed to back up your data. The included software is called Nero BackItUp & Burn Essentials. The software lets you back up and restore your data.

The software can also encrypt the backup with a password to further protect. You can also configure automated backups so you do not have to worry about backing up again. Formatter software includes the unit will change from FAT32 to NTFS or HFS + formats. The unit is available now for $ 99.99.

Orange Switzerland is expecting Nokia's N9 on September 15th

Release date info for Nokia's sweet slab of Meego has been scarce, but now Orange Switzerland's webpage announces the N9 is coming its way September 15th. Last month Swedish carrier 3 Group promised it would arrive there September 23rd, while some retailer in Kazakhstan is apparently listing them for sale August 19th. We're not quite ready to whip out our passport and translator for a taste of the (not) zombie OS's brains yet, but we'll keep an eye out for any more release date information as it comes.

[Thanks, StinkyFinger]

Ask Engadget: what's the best deal in prepaid wireless?

We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Alejandro, who's looking to cash in on the sudden glut of absolutely respectable prepaid smartphones. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

"I'm looking to grab a new phone using a prepaid service. What's the best prepaid phone service in terms of overall price, phone selection and other bells / whistles. Thanks!"

We're guessing he's looking for a smartphone here, so before you yell "Cricket!" and run for the hills, give a bit of consideration to folks like Virgin Mobile and Boost Mobile, amongst others. Any of you had a particularly charming experience with a prepaid provider? Speak up in comments below!

Cellular South Continues Commitment to True Unlimited Data

Cellular South

As AT&T and Verizon implement tiered data pricing, consumers are left to manage megabytes and limit how they use their wireless devices, while worrying about high data charges.  Actually, unlimited wireless data plans are still alive and well and available at Cellular South, the nation’s largest independent wireless company and the provider with the highest smartphone penetration rate in the nation. Cellular South was the first wireless provider to introduce unlimited plans back in 2001 and continues to provide the best value in wireless today, through its commitment to continuing to provide unlimited data. The company’s dedication to unlimited data enables its customers to get the most out of their devices without any surprises on their monthly bills.

“For years we’ve been offering wireless plans and services in a way that wireless users don’t have to manage minutes or usage. Wireless users should not have to think before they download or worry about surprise, ‘gotcha’ bills that may come after,” said Kevin Hankins, chief operating officer for Cellular South. “Our customers don’t have to worry about monitoring their megabytes. Our industry-leading unlimited, nationwide plans are just one of the reasons Cellular South has achieved a smartphone penetration rate of 49 percent – eclipsing the industry average of 38 percent,” Hankins said. “It’s not difficult to see why Cellular South is the clear choice for smartphone users. We offer the best network, plans and devices for smartphone users – hands down.”

 

With all of the right strategies in place, Cellular South is on the cusp of some exciting enhancements, including more positive plan changes that offer customers even greater flexibility to search, stream and download without having to worry about megabytes or gigabytes.

 

New plans under development and coming soon will include new flavors of unlimited nationwide voice, data, text and picture messaging as well as optional additional features – all reinforcing Cellular South’s commitment to providing customers with the best value in wireless through more choices for unlimited data services.

 

HP tells developers to start submitting apps for Pre 3, still on track for summer launch?

Summer's whittling away folks, and with it the promised window for Palm's HP's Pre 3. Last we heard, the flagship device would miss its launch window, but a new directive from the company suggests its release isn't too far off. Registered webOS developers received an email about an updated emulator and deets regarding the App Catalog's newfound acceptance of Pre 3 submissions. Speaking of digital storefronts, the company also noted the latter's expansion into the following territories: Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore. Get this far? Hop on past the break and read the full communiqué yourself.

RIM Delivers Revolutionary Social App Experience with BBM 6

BBM (BlackBerry Messenger), one of the largest mobile social networks in the world is now enabling a new and revolutionary social experience. Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the availability of BBM version 6 (BBM 6), which provides support for "BBM connected" apps, allowing users to easily interact with each other from within the BBM connected app.

BBM connected apps integrate the popular functionality of the BBM service and offer users the ability to interact with their friends from within the app itself. For example, with a BBM connected game app, users can invite their BBM friends to join them in a game and then chat with one another in real time while the game is being played – without ever leaving the game app.

US Cellular Launches Samsung Character

Adding an additional Samsung phone that makes the total count to seven, US Cellular has just launched the Samsung Character for those who are looking to experience a 2.8-inch QVGA touch screen without the option to pay extra for a smartphone OS. It also features a full QWERTY keypad, which slides out on the side of the phone. It also has a basic 1.3-megapixel rear camera, a built-in browser that connects through the WAP network, and even has its widget support, which mimics smartphones without the extra cost, although it is limited to three screens.

It also has voice recognition software, can connect with other devices via Bluetooth 2.1, and has expandable memory through MicroSD for 32GB maximum, which makes the built-in music player into good use. All running on a Samsung TouchWiz Lite UI, this phone will give a decent experience for only $39.99 on a two-year contract.

Source: Unwired View

Powermat accompanies MyTouch 4G Slide at retail launch, or so the manufacturer says

If you've already misplaced the charging cable for your MyTouch 4G Slide, then it's time to hustle back to your local T-Mobile retailer, where the new QWERTY handset is joined at its in-store launch by Powercube's inductive charging cover. Sure, your bank account just received $200 worth of hurt, but if you've got a $90 buffer on your credit card, what's an extra $30 for the shell and $60 for the Powermat, especially if it means keeping your phone alive? Sadly, both stores we called didn't have the cover, so you might want to give Magenta a buzz beforehand, although T-Mo's website is ready to take your money. No matter how you get it, you'll still need to keep the base station from getting buried under pizza boxes and laundry, but we know you're up to the task. Follow after the break for a slice of the PR.

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Powermat to Release Wireless Charging System for T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide in Time with Phone Launch

New York, NY (July 28, 2011) – Powermat, the leader in wireless charging, announced today the availability of a dedicated wireless charging solution for the T-Mobile® myTouch 4G Slide coinciding with in-store availability of the new Android™-powered smartphone.

The Powermat solution for the myTouch 4G Slide will allow users to wirelessly charge their Smartphones by replacing the battery cover on the device with a Powermat receiver that mimics the look and feel of the smartphone's original battery cover. The one time replacement allows customers to simply 'drop and charge' their myTouch 4G Slide on any Powermat to begin wireless power delivery.

The new T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide features the most advanced camera of any smartphone with zero shutter lag, backside illuminated sensor and additional premium digital camera features that offer consumers a viable replacement for their digital point & shoot camera.

With a Powermat wireless charging system specifically designed for the myTouch 4G Slide, customers will have less worry about their charging needs, the tangle of spaghetti wires or the daily hassle of plugging / unplugging their device.

"We are delighted to work closely with T-Mobile to support the new T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide as it becomes available to consumers," said Ran Poliakine, Powermat CEO. "The opportunity to collaborate with T-Mobile and introduce Powermat technology with the launch of the myTouch 4G Slide helps expand the nationwide availability of wireless charging."

The Powermat wireless charging solution for the myTouch 4G Slide will be sold exclusively by T-Mobile. Powermat wireless charging support for additional products from T-Mobile is anticipated in the future.

Windows Phone Mango Twitter integration shown off, hashtagged (video)

Sadly, Twitter integration wasn't part of the package when we checked out Windows Phone Mango at the end of last month. The feature has finally been rolled out in the latest developer build of the forthcoming mobile operating system, and WinRumors has taken it for a spin on video. Thrill at the simple setup process through Windows Live. Gasp at integration with the People and Me hubs. Stare in stunned silence at the threaded conversations. All that and more in the video after the break.

HTC Ignite and Prime surface on Dutch e-tailer, may indeed be coming soon

Second time's a charm? Here's hoping. Just months after seeing the so-called HTC Ignite and Prime surface alongside the Pyramid (which already launched as the Sensation 4G), it seems as if the remaining duo have found a home over at The Phone House. For those unaware, that's the Dutch version of the UK's Carphone Warehouse, a top-tier mobile shop that doesn't steer folks wrong too often. The Ignite looks to be a Windows Phone 7 handset with an 800MHz processor, 3.7-inch display and an otherwise understated motif. The Prime, on the other hand, sports a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 5 megapixel camera and Microsoft's homespun OS. There's no mention of a price tag on either (nor any other specifications), but that whole "coming soon" thing most certainly has our interest piqued.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Make the Vintage Resound With the New Sagemcom Radios

Sagemcom HL10 Radio, Sagemcom HL40 Radio

Sagemcom Is Launching Two New Radio Models With The Retro Look, Endowed With A Remarkable Acoustic Quality, At A Very Reasonable Price. After the success of Mydu@lradio700, myWebTuner500 and the famous RM50, Sagemcom is announcing the launch of two new radios with a striking design distinguished by their acoustic qualities: HL10 (FM Radio) and HL40 (FM and digital Radio). These two models offer excellent sound rendition with events present to reinforce the basses and sound correction algorithms. Characteristics that have no reason to be envious of Hifi sets! 

The HL10 model offers access to the traditional FM radio waves through its highquality sound, while the HL40 model plays the trail-blazer for the future deployment of digital radio and, from now on, offers access to the DAB and DAB+ radio waves in addition to the FM cluster.

 

Conceived to make users’ life simpler, the Sagemcom radios have a large number of practical functions such as the monitoring and wake-up function or the intuitive intelligent navigation system, which suit the whole family. Finally, the “energy saving” mode, and the possible power supply by means of AA batteries, make these radios responsible and protective of the environment.

 

Sagemcom is continuing to develop in the multimedia world with the arrival of this new range of radios with an elegant design and an ideal sound quality for all those who are looking for a simple, well-designed and high-performance radio.

 

Recommended retail prices (each distributor is free to set his own pricing policy):

 

HL10: €39.99 inclusive of VAT

 

HL40: €69.99 inclusive of VAT

 

Availability:

 

HL10: July 2011

 

HL40: August 2011

 

BlackBerry Torch 9860 lighting up the FCC?

We're not precisely sure which model this mystery phone is with the neon-green back, but we know it's from RIM, and it looks an awful lot like some of the early leaked shots we've seen of the 9860, aka the Torch. It's made a visit to the FCC under the moniker RDH71CW / RDP71UW / RDQ71UW, different designations for various frequency flavors we presume, but at this point is only being tested for Bluetooth and WiFi compliance, leaving us guessing as to future carriers. Place your bets in comments below, and feel free to speculate about when this thing might actually ship -- and what color it might be when it does.

RIM releases BBM 6, makes your mobile messaging dreams come true

It's been quite awhile since RIM's mobile chat service got a facelift, but back in April we got a sneak peek of the next BBM build. Since then, millions upon millions have waited with bated breath for its release, and now they must wait no more: BBM 6 has finally been unleashed upon the world. This new bit of code brings support for BBM-connected applications -- so you can chat within apps and both view and download your friends' favorite apps from lists on their BBM profiles. The new functionality means programs for real-time project collaboration are possible, as are new types of social gameplay. Nifty features, all, but are they enough to reverse RIM's less-than-rosy recent fortunes?

Stylish, colourful video MP3 players from Sony include new A-Series and S-Series with Bluetooth streaming

Walkman NWZ-A860, Walkman NWZ-S760, Walkman NWZ-E460, Walkman NWZ-W260

Treat yourself to a richer, more satisfying soundtrack with this season’s Walkman line-up. From the superlative audio quality of Walkman A860 series to the colourful looks and fun features of Walkman E460 series, you’ll find the perfect MP3 or video MP3 player from Sony.

The new Walkman A860, S760 and E460 series share a sleek, curvaceous new design and feature generous battery life for longer listening. All three new models come supplied with MediaGo software for easy drag-and-drop transfer of music, videos and photos from Windows Explorer or iTunes.4

 

Unique to Sony, Clear Audio Technologies assure superior sound quality. It’s easy to create themed music channels with SensMe that automatically categorizes your music tracks into different channels. Other fun features shared by the new models include Karaoke Mode, synchronised lyrics display and a language learning function.

 

A860 and S760models introduce streaming via Bluetooth to wireless headphones, compatible speaker docks, car audio head units and other devices. Bluetooth connectivity on Walkman A860 and S760 also lets you wirelessly share stored personal photos5 with compatible mobile phones.

 

Ultimate audiophile sound: Walkman NWZ-A860 series video MP3 player

 

This season’s best-ever Walkman range is headed by the stunningly styled new NWZ-A860 series video MP3 player.

 

 

Taking premium sound to new heights, the beautiful Walkman A860 is loaded with five Clear Audio Technologies. New-generation S-Master MX digital amplifier technology by Sony reduces noise levels and distortion still further, ensuring that your favourite tunes sound better than ever.

 

The generously-sized 2.8” LCD touch-screen gives a superb view of your photos, videos and album artwork. Together with an intuitive new interface, the big, bright screen makes fingertip browsing through your personal content collection even more satisfying.

 

Find out more about Walkman A Series

 

Wireless experience and high quality sound: Walkman NWZ-S760 series video MP3 player

Step up to the freedom and convenience of wire-free listening and Bluetooth connectivity with the slim, stylish Walkman NWZ-S760 series.

 

Step up to the freedom and convenience of wire-free listening and Bluetooth connectivity with the slim, stylish Walkman NWZ-S760 series.

 

 

Legendary sound is assured by four Clear Audio Technologies (Clear Bass, Clear Stereo, DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine), EX headphones). You’ll enjoy listening for longer with a generous battery life of 50hrs (audio)6 / 10hrs (video)7.

 

A perfect partner for other compatible Walkman models, the MDR-NWBT10 Bluetooth headphones comes as an optional accessory and offers superb wire-free sound. Charge the headphone’s battery via your PC or directly from Walkman, then enjoy up to 4 hours of listening. Fingertip controls allow fumble-free adjustment of volume and play/pause/previous/next track selection, even when Walkman itself is buried deep in a pocket or bag.

 

Also available, the NWZ-S763BT Bluetooth headphone bundle model comes supplied with MDR-NWBT10 headphones. These allow easy wireless listening without the need for users to set up Bluetooth device ‘pairing’ between MP3 player and headphones.

 

Find out more about Walkman S Series

 

Colourful styling, great sound and fun features: Walkman NWZ-E460 series video MP3 player

Your colourful entry into the world of Walkman with video, the new NWZ-E460 series sounds as good as it looks.

 

Your colourful entry into the world of Walkman with video, the new NWZ-E460 series sounds as good as it looks.

 

 

New EX headphones plus Clear Audio Technologies by Sony (Clear Bass, Clear Stereo and DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) to enhance the quality of compressed audio files) ensure high quality Walkman sound. Battery life is a generous 50hr (audio)6/10hr (video)7, giving plenty of stamina for that lengthy flight, daily commute or weekends away.

 

Find out more about Walkman E Series

 

Water resistant, wire-free, washable, wearable Walkman NWZ-W260 series MP3 player

 

25% lighter than its predecessor and featuring an even more comfortable fit, the all-in-one Walkman NWZ-W260 series is perfect for sports and active lifestyles. Wear it in the gym, while you’re jogging, or even during that post-workout shower.2, 3, 8

 

 

Supplied Content Transfer software simplifies drag-and-drop file from your PC or iTunes library4.

 

A quick 3-minute charge provides enough power for 60 minutes of listening time, while a fully-charged battery gives up to 8 hours9 of uninterrupted listening– enough for the longest workout.

 

ZAPPIN song search technology lets you browse quickly through all your music, previewing a snatch of each track without fiddly searches through menus or playlists.

 

Find out more about Walkman W Series

 

The new Walkman range of MP3 and video MP3 players is available from end August 2011.

 

Vonage Extensions makes mobile international calling a free-of-charge affair

Hey Vonage customers, your VoIP service of choice is about to get a bit of a mobile value-add. Announced today, the company's new Extensions service links your existing home internet calling plan to extra phone numbers -- like a cellphone-- for free, so you can make that long-distance call to Tante Lulu in Gstaad on-the-go. Okay, so the feature isn't exactly gratis -- you're still required to sign up for an unlimited international calling plan, but the bucks literally stop there. All it takes to get started with this "virtual calling card" is an access number and some foreign digits. Sound too complicated for you? Don't fret, official iPhone and Android-compatible apps are scheduled to hit their respective markets in the coming weeks. So, go ahead and ring ol' Lu for her 89th birthday. She'll be glad you called.

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Vonage Adds Free Mobile Extensions

Now Anyone With Vonage World Gets Unlimited Calling To More Than 60 Countries From Their Mobile At No Extra Charge

HOLMDEL, N.J., July 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Vonage Holdings Corp. (NYSE: VG) is breaking beyond the four walls of the home by allowing customers to extend their Vonage home calling plans to any phone, including mobiles. The move allows customers to use Vonage's signature unlimited(1) international calling plans from their mobile phones to call friends and family abroad. The new service offering -- Extensions™ -- is free to all Vonage customers and builds upon Vonage's history of providing unsurpassed value to customers for both domestic and international calling.

"Vonage World set the benchmark for unlimited international calling. Now new and existing customers can call these unlimited countries on their mobile phones for no additional cost," said Marc Lefar, CEO of Vonage. "This new service dramatically increases the value of Vonage's core offering, providing customers with more flexibility and savings when making international calls."

Existing customers can add any U.S. phone number as an extension by logging into their online account at www.vonage.com. The extension phone number can be a cell phone, a home phone or even an office number. Once registered, the service works like a virtual calling card. Simply dial the access number and international destination number and the call is connected over the Vonage network.

Extensions works with any mobile phone, and in the next several weeks Vonage plans to offer downloadable apps for iPhone® and Android™ devices, enabling one-touch dialing directly from the customer's contact list.

Customers with the Vonage World plan will now have the additional flexibility of unlimited calling to more than 60 countries from their cell phones in addition to from their home phone. Those who call internationally for as little as an hour a week will save an average of $250 a year versus the best international rates from major wireless carriers.*

For more information visit www.vonage.com.

HTC Wildfire S swaggers CDMA bands at FCC

True to its namesake, the Wildfire S is preparing to blaze across our native prairies without abandon. After gaining the FCC's nod of acceptance for use on our 1900 / 850MHz HSPA bands -- followed by T-Mobile's official announcement -- the fun-sized candybar has received FCC approval for igniting our CDMA networks. A leaked roadmap suggests the Gingerbread treat is destined for US Cellular in October, but don't be surprised if the little guy appears at Cricket, MetroPCS, Virgin Mobile, and the like. Even Verizon could benefit from the Wildfire S, seeing that the Motorola Citrus is downright sour. Just promise not to name it the Droid Burn, okay?

Vonage Adds Free Mobile Extensions

Vonage Holdings Corp. is breaking beyond the four walls of the home by allowing customers to extend their Vonage home calling plans to any phone, including mobiles. The move allows customers to use Vonage's signature unlimited(1) international calling plans from their mobile phones to call friends and family abroad. The new service offering -- Extensions -- is free to all Vonage customers and builds upon Vonage's history of providing unsurpassed value to customers for both domestic and international calling.

"Vonage World set the benchmark for unlimited international calling.  Now new and existing customers can call these unlimited countries on their mobile phones for no additional cost," said Marc Lefar, CEO of Vonage.

Sprint Statement on AT&T’s Latest Attempt to Takeover of T-Mobile USA

On July 25, 2011,  AT&T submitted to the Federal Communications Commission a new economic model meant to justify its proposed takeover of T-Mobile USA. In response, Vonya B. McCann, senior vice president of Government Affairs for Sprint (NYSE: S), issued the following statement:

"AT&T's 'do-over' submission is a last-ditch attempt to distract regulators, politicians and consumers from the fact that it has failed to provide any evidence that its proposed takeover of T-Mobile yields meaningful benefits. Its latest model, clearly constructed with predetermined results in mind, does nothing to change the negative consequences of the takeover for consumers in the form of higher prices, reduced innovation and decreased investment. The facts do not justify allowing that to happen, and we believe the ongoing investigations by the Department of Justice, the Federal Communications Commission and 11 state attorneys general and various state regulatory commissions will reach the same conclusions."

LG turns it around, reports profits back in the green

After six months of knuckle-crunching losses, LG can finally wind the window down and turn the radio on to Seoul FM. The electronics giant just reported a net profit of 108 billion ($100 million) in the last quarter, primarily thanks to sales of LED and Cinema 3D TVs. Its handset subsidiary, which has been pushing into the Android high end with devices like the Optimus 2X, is still bleeding cash -- but losses were halved compared to last quarter, so perhaps the wound is finally scabbing over. Meanwhile, the LG Home Appliance Company posted "record-high" sales, but it'll have to Thinq even harder in future because profits were held back by higher material costs, currency fluctuations and greater competition. Definitely too soon for cruise control.

Verizon Wireless Introduces First 4G LTE Powered Notebook

Verizon 4G LTE HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr

Verizon Wireless today announced the HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr Entertainment PC with 4G LTE will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com on July 28. 

Previously announced at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show and powered by Verizon’s 4G LTE network, the HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr allows customers to stream high-definition content; play games; video chat; and download music, photos and videos within seconds rather than minutes.  Measuring less than 1.2-inches thin, the HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr offers the performance of a notebook with the mobility of a netbook.  The notebook’s HP CoolSense Technology combines advanced hardware and intelligent cooling software for a notebook that feels noticeably cooler.

 

Key features:

 

- 4G LTE – customers can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G mobile broadband coverage areas

- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

- 11.6-inch High-definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366 x 768)

- 1.60 GHz AMD Dual-Core Processor E-350

- 320 GB hard drive with HP ProtectSmart hard drive protection

- Memory: 2 GB DDR3 RAM

- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

- VGA webcam with integrated digital microphone

- Multi-format digital media card reader for SD cards and multimedia cards

- Weight: 3.52 lbs

 

Pricing and availability:

 

- The HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com for $599.99.

- Customers will have the option to choose one of the following mobile broadband data plans:

- $50 monthly access for 5GB monthly allowance

- $80 monthly access for 10GB monthly allowance

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 With 4G LTE Available At Verizon Wireless

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with 4G LTE will be available July 28 in either Metallic Gray or Glossy White in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com/SamsungTab4GLTE.

Key features:

 

- 4G LTE – customers can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G Mobile Broadband coverage areas

- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

- Android 3.1 Honeycomb platform – supports Google Mobile Services including Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Search, Google Maps, Google Movies, Google Books and Android Market

- Adobe Flash 10.3 technology

- NVIDIA Tegra2 dual-core 1 GHz application processor

- 10.1-inch HD touchscreen display with WXGA 1280 x 800 resolution

- 3-megapixel rear-facing camera and 2-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat capabilities

- 1080p HD video playback on a HD TV or other 1080p HD device

- Samsung Media Hub – offers a vast lineup of critically acclaimed films and TV programs for rent or purchase.  Media Hub has been redesigned, allowing customers to playback Media Hub content on their TV through an HDMI adapter (sold separately).  Purchased content can be shared with up to five devices enabled with Media Hub at no extra cost.

Pricing and data plans:

 

- Verizon Wireless will offer two 4G LTE Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 models both priced with two-year customer agreements: $529.99 for the 16GB model and $629.99 for the 32GB model.

- Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 customers will have the option to choose one of the following mobile broadband data plans:

- $30 monthly access for 2GB monthly allowance

- $50 monthly access for 5GB monthly allowance

- $80 monthly access for 10GB monthly allowance

- A 16GB Wi-Fi-only Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 will also be available online at www.verizonwireless.com on July 28 for $499.99.  The Wi-Fi-only model will be available in Metallic Grey.

Samsung Media Hub Credit:

 

- For a limited time, Verizon Wireless customers will get a free $25 Media Hub credit from Samsung with their Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 purchase, good towards TV program purchases. Restrictions apply, see inbox insert for additional details or visit www.samsung.com/VerizonTabPromo.

 

RadioShack to Sell Verizon Wireless Products and Services

RadioShack Corporation,a leading national retailer of innovative mobile and technology products, services and accessories, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Verizon Wireless, the nation's largest wireless carrier, to provide postpaid and prepaid wireless products and services in RadioShack's company-operated stores nationwide beginning Sept. 15, 2011. The Company also announced that it will cease offering T-Mobile wireless products and services in its company-operated stores effective Sept. 14, 2011.

RadioShack expects to launch Verizon Wireless products and services, including top-selling handsets, in more than 4,300 U.S. company-operated stores and through its website, www.RadioShack.com, beginning Sept. 15.

Unauthorized Phone Charges Costing Americans More Than $2 Billion a Year

In a hearing on July 13th, 2011, Xigo CEO Dave Spofford joined Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Vermont Assistant Attorney General Elliot Burg and Walter McCormick of the U.S. Telecom Association to testify in front of the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation about the $2 billion worth of unauthorized charges appearing on phone bills each year.

Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV is leading an investigation into cramming – a deceptive practice that adds unauthorized third-party charges to millions of companies’ and consumers’ telephone bills each month. Each year, telephone companies place approximately 300 million third-party charges on their customers’ wire-line and wireless phone bills, amounting to more than $2 billion worth of unauthorized fees. The Committee issued its findings at the conclusion of the hearing.

Have your Fill with the New AT&T LG Thrill 4G

LG Thrill 4G has been shown in the AT&T website, with no dates yet. However, there is a development in this section since the price of the 3D smartphone has been unveiled, even $99.99 with a new two-year contract. However, there have been rumors spreading around that the new AT&T handset might be out as early as August 7. Even though it has already been launched in other markets as the LG Optimus 3D, having it exclusive for AT&T customers is still a good sign.

It fills customers in with specs such as a Dual-core 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor, a PowerVR SGX540 for its video processor, with 512 MB RAM, all coming out in Froyo, which can be updated to Gingerbread upon purchase. It also brags of its dual 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, which can capture videos at 720p and 1080p. It also has 8GB on-board storage that can be expanded to 32GB via MicroSD.

Source: Engadget

HTC Ruby images leak via Flickr, mysteriously disappear

It looks like someone forgot about the HTC Flyer's glossy screen: a series of shots (now pulled) from Flickr reveal what appears to be the backside of a new HTC smartphone. The photo sharing service outed the shots as being taken by an HTC Ruby, a white-backed smartphone with a dual-flash camera and 3.5mm audio jack. Really, that's all we know. The last phone HTC codenamed "Ruby" turned out to be the HTC Arrive, so maybe this gem will shine with a Mango-tinged hue. Then again, Android is just as likely to use cameras and headphone jacks as any other OS, so really it's anybody's game. Hit the break for a bonus reflecto-shot and tell us what you think this phantom phone ought to run.

Judge tells Oracle to rethink $2.6 billion claim against Google

The war between Google and Oracle is far from over, but the big G keeps racking up tiny victories in what are admittedly modest battles. Now the Redwood Shores-based company has been told to go back to the drawing board with its damages report. Originally Oracle sought $2.6 billion, but its theories were largely dismissed and Judge William Alsup suggested an alternative starting point of roughly $100 million. The company still has an opportunity to present a new report, one that will likely seek much more than the proposed $100 million, but things are looking increasingly tough for the claimant. It wasn't all good news for Goog, though. While the judge told Oracle to narrow its focus from Android as a whole to just specific infringing features, he did agree that related advertising revenue should be included in the theoretical royalty base. He also offered harsh criticism for what he viewed as its "brazen" disregard for intellectual property rights. The trial is still scheduled for October, so we should have a better idea of how this whole thing will play out by Halloween.

How would you change the Kyocera Echo?

We get the impression that Kyocera's design team had been hacking away at the Echo for years -- largely due to the blocky corners that remained, despite the current market's affinity for curvation -- and in a way, we're actually relieved that Sprint took a chance with it. We've seen what's to come when looking at dual-screen handsets, and if executed properly, the future seems bright. The Echo itself surprised us with its flexibility, and while it's obviously a niche device, we're certain a few of you have ponied up for one. So, here's your chance to tell us all what you'd do differently the next time around. Would you change the form factor in any way? How's about that slider / locking mechanism? Was Android 2.2 the right choice? Do you wish it were available on a different carrier? Go on and get creative in comments below!

Sprint Samsung Replenish gets Tastier in Raspberry Flavor

Great news for girlies out there that likes to get a new phone from Sprint that looks and feels like carrying a fruity item. Starting July 24, Sprint now offers a new colored Samsung Replenish in “Raspberry Pink”. This may just be the same as its other predecessors, such as the “Onyx Black” and the “Arctic Blue”, but the concept of having this kind of tone is refreshing, thinking that the mobile industry is dominated by shades of black and gray.

The Samsung Replenish runs on Android 2.2, has a Qualcomm MSM 7627-2 600 MHz processor, with a memory of 256 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM, and can be expandable to 32GB via a MicroSD Slot. It also brags on a full QWERTY keypad underneath a 2.8-inch touch screen, with a body made of 80% recyclable materials. With three colors now available to choose from, it will provide appeal and attraction to anyone who chooses the color of choice.

Source: Android Central

Acer announced its new NoteBook

Acer has added another handset to its range in the UK with the launch of the Acer TravelMate 8481 notebook, and features a slim, lightweight design with a range of powerful specs.

The Acer TravelMate 8481 notebook has a 14-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels, it also comes with the latest Intel Core, up to 8 GB of RAM and a 320 GB hard drive standard, and You can add a 64 GB SSD wellOther specifications on the Acer TravelMate 8481 includes 802.11 WiFi, Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, and also comes with an integrated Intel graphics chip HD 3000.

The Acer TravelMate 8481 Notebook will be released in the UK in August, with prices starting at 699 plus tax.

Pantech Continues to Make Communicating a Breeze with New Handset for AT&T

Pantech breEZe III

Pantech Wireless, Inc., – the U.S.-based subsidiary of Pantech Group, one of Korea’s largest mobile phone manufacturers – announced the availability of breEZe III, the third installment in its celebrated line of phones for AT&T. Since launching the first model in 2008, the breEZe series remains a success and is recognized as a key solution for simplicity-seeking audiences. Now with the advanced features of noise suppression, voice recognition, and other useful tools for everyday use, breEZe III delivers an even easier way for users to communicate with loved ones.

For customers of all ages seeking a more streamlined, simplified way to stay in touch and help manage their lives, breEZe III extends the features that made its predecessors so popular – Quick Call Keys, “breEZe” or “Advanced” mode menu options, as well as a bright screen, large buttons and display text. New additions to breEZe III include:

 

Noise suppression — Advanced technology allows for the handset to filter out background noise, delivering higher sound quality when listening to calls.

Voice recognition — User can employ this convenient, hands-free feature to draft messages, start an application, and make calls via voice commands.

Tip calculator — By typing in the total amount of a bill into this easily accessible calculator, users can determine how much they want to tip for services.

Stopwatch — A stopwatch feature measures the duration of activities and offers a countdown to help users simply manage their time.

Pill reminder — This built-in application can be customized to remind users when to take their next dosage of medicine or vitamins.

 

“The breEZe series is one of our most successful lines of handsets,” said Erin Magee, director of marketing for Pantech Wireless. “Customers of all ages and needs appreciate breEZe’s intuitive and easy to use feature set. We’re excited to extend the series with breEZe III, which includes new highlights that allow for added flexibility and expanded convenience.”

 

This summer, Pantech has delivered a variety of phones to AT&T, including Crossover, a sporty Android phone with a full keyboard and touch screen, and also Pursuit II, the latest in their favored line up of messaging phones. Also over the summer, Pantech will hit the road with Dew Tour, a coast-to-coast action sports tour of which the company is the title handset sponsor.

 

LG Thrill 4G up for pre-order today at Radio Shack, ahead of August 7th launch?

The LG Thrill 4G was announced at CTIA four months ago , but wasn't given its rightful time in the sun due to a much larger elephant in the room. Now the phone's launch is quickly approaching, however, and the AT&T-branded Optimus 3D is ready to get some glory. We were sent not one, but two separate emails this morning from Radio Shack insiders with a few details about the retail chain's rollout of the device. As it turns out, visitors to The Shack can be offered the opportunity to reserve a Thrill -- supposedly gearing up for an August 7th launch -- starting today with the purchase of a $50 gift card. According to the screenshots sent to us, the Thrill can be all yours for $80 with a two-year contract ($550 if you exhibit a fear of commitment). We're hesitant to declare August 7th the official launch date, since history has shown that resellers don't always get handsets at the same time as corporate outlets do. If you find any success reserving one today, however, we'll be thrilled elated to hear about it.

[Thanks, Anonymous]

Samsung Replenish Coming Soon in New Raspberry Pink Color

Raspberry Pink Colored Samsung Replenish

Beginning on July 24, consumers will be able to enjoy all the things they love about Samsung Replenish in a new color option – Raspberry Pink. It will be available in all Sprint channels, including Sprint.com, 1-800-SPRINT1 and national retail partners including Radio Shack and Best Buy. Samsung Replenish is currently available in Onyx Black and Arctic Blue. 

Sprint’s fourth eco-friendly device and first Android in the green portfolio is available for free on sprint.com with a new line or eligible upgrade or two-year service agreement. Additionally, as a special promotion that showcases Sprint’s commitment to environmental responsibility, customers who purchase a Samsung Replenish will save $10 per month on their monthly recurring charges for that line of service.

 

Leading in Sustainability

 

Sprint is committed to helping customers protect the environment. In addition to advancing its sustainable product goals, which include launching iconic “green” devices, Sprint is working to manage the environmental impacts of devices using a full life-cycle view, whether it be working with Underwriter’s Laboratory Environment to develop a global green phone standard or enhancing our industry-leading phone recycling efforts.

 

Earlier this year, Sprint and Samsung Mobile provided a $500,000 grant to the Green Education Foundation (GEF) to help launch their K12 “Sustainability Education Teaching Methods” professional development course. It was first made available during the National Association of Elementary School Principles (NAESP) 2011 annual convention and exposition in Tampa, Fla. With the grant, GEF was able to offer the course to each of the thousands of NAESP conference attendees to educate the next generation about environmental sustainability.

 

Eco-Friendly Design

 

Samsung Replenish is partially built with recycled plastics and recyclable packaging making it the ideal choice for the environmentally conscious consumer who needs the latest technology. The stylish touch QWERTY device is offered with the first solar charging battery cover accessory for a wireless phone in the United States (charger sold separately). Replenish is also enabled with Sprint ID which lets customers personalize their device instantly with eco-friendly focused apps and mobile content. Additional features include:

Reduced environmentally sensitive materials (RoHS compliant, free of intentionally added polyvinyl chloride (PVC), brominated flame retardants (BFRs), phthalates, and beryllium)

Energy efficient, with a charger that meets the EC Code of Conduct on Energy Efficiency of External Power Supplies, Version 4, as well as a visual alert for full charge

Casing includes 34.6 percent post-consumer recycled plastic content (the highest level in our eco-portfolio) and 82 percent of the device is made from recyclable materials

Fully recyclable packaging that incorporates 80 percent post-consumer waste material and uses soy inks

 

Personalize with Green ID Pack

 

For those who are dedicated environmentalists or just interested in finding some simple yet meaningful ways to begin living a greener life, the Sprint Green ID pack is built just for them. The Green ID pack offers mobile content from eco-friendly favorites like TreeHugger.com, Earth911.com, Green America and the National Audubon Society. The pack automatically loads apps, widgets and shortcuts tailor-made for users who want to live a more environmentally sustainable life and help others to do the same. Additional Sprint ID-capable devices include LG Optimus S, Samsung Epic 4G, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Samsung Transform and Sanyo Zio.

 

HTC Ruby opens Itself as a Mystery

It’s more interesting that a smartphone will be introduced into the world through a Blurrycam or a stolen shot. This is what HTC Ruby is also experiencing on its end. This mysterious smartphone has been caught off-guard, indirectly taking an image of it as reflected on the HTC Flyer tablet. With images being unofficial, coming from Flickr specifically, this may bring about excited HTC lovers out there. One of the mysteries here is that no one knows if this will be a Windows Mobile runner or an Android handler.

Although this may be one of the less effective shots ever taken, having no front face or direct pictures, it is more than enough to prove the existence of a new HTC smartphone. So far, only the back part is unveiled, showing a two-tone body, most likely in white and pink. It also shows a dual-LED flash on the camera part, with a standard 3.5mm headset jack.

Source: Unwired View

Netflix to Support Motorola Droid Bionic at Launch

Even though the Motorola Droid Bionic has not yet been released for open market, there have been movements detected in the app community of services and products that would take part in making the Droid phone more than just a device for calling and texting. Netflix is one of those, including the Droid Bionic to be one of the phones that would have the service, providing the best experience of viewing movies on the device.

      

Just imagine the quality of the movie that can be viewed on a phone that has a 4.3-inch qHD display, being backed up by a dual-core processor, a 1GB RAM, and hopefully, and Android Gingerbread OS that would really haste things up. There will be no lagging, no dead pixels, and no image inconsistencies on the phone. Good thing that some observant have been watching, or they may have missed this news in the first place.

Source: Droid Life

Peek calls own internet-only devices 'collector's items,' heads to India with the cloud

Nokia? Samsung? LG? Those jokers are all 'old world' has-beens. The future -- according to Peek's latest email campaign -- is Indian featurephones. Well, at least MicroMax's latest, the Q80 EZPAD. Peek says its 'Genius Cloud' gifts the Q80 with smartphone-like features via cloud-based software. The firm's site claims that the service will run on any hardware, from not-phone to smartphone, providing push mail, instant messaging, video chat, social networking, software GPS, web browsing, and other smartphone features. Writing on Business Insider, Peekster-in-Cheif Amol Sarva asserts that low-end devices have pushed Nokia out of the asian market, and suggests that with the help of the Genius Cloud, featurephones can do the same to RIM. If that doesn't work out, at least the firm still has a corner on the dedicated tweeting handheld market.

One Piece Water Resistant Walkman by Sony

Sony has revealed this week that the new water line from a tough part Walkman that are designed specifically for sports enthusiasts. The new Sony Walkman NWZ-W260 comes with its own content transfer software that lets you upload audio and music via drag and drop like an additional hard drive full load drive.On a Walkman can play with 8 hours continuous and flat when you can reload in just 3 minutes to an hour worth playing.

The new Walkman piece will be available in the storage options of 2 GB or 4 GB, 2 GB holding about 470 songs, while the optional 4 GB of about 990 songs.

The new Sony Walkman arrive next month and NWZ-W262 2-GB (black or white): $ 59.99 and the NWZ-W263 4 GB (black): $ 79.99

Consumer Cellular Announces Partnership with Nurture Connect

Consumer Cellular, the exclusive wireless provider for AARP members, has announced a partnership with Nurture Connect, a company dedicated to helping 50+ consumers learn about technology. The collaboration will help educate seniors about communication technologies and cellphone services.

“As we look to share Consumer Cellular’s wireless services with new customers, Nurture Connect provides us with additional expertise in the boomers marketplace,” said John Marick, CEO of Consumer Cellular. “Through this partnership, Consumer Cellular will be promoted among Nurture Connect’s current communication technologies, enabling both companies to better reach the boomer marketplace and enhance seniors’ lives.”

Virgin Mobile Launches the Android-Powered Motorola TRIUMPH Smartphone

Virgin Mobile USA continues to expand its Android-powered smartphone lineup with the introduction today of Motorola TRIUMPH, providing a new top-of-the-line smartphone option with the added flexibility of a no-contract plan. TRIUMPH,  Motorola’s first smartphone available exclusively to Virgin Mobile USA customers, is available at national major retailers and online at www.virginmobileusa.com for $299.99.

“As smartphone ownership continues to accelerate, we are thrilled to offer Virgin Mobile customers this exciting, compelling new handset from a device leader like Motorola,” said Mark Lederman, Business Line director, Virgin Mobile USA. “Motorola TRIUMPH is a leader in its class and provides users the freedom to enjoy unlimited data on Virgin Mobile, without overages or a contract.”

Motorola TRIUMPH allows users to rev up their smartphone experience with a superfast 1GHz processor, 4.1-inch touchscreen, 5MP camera and, front-facing VGA camera for video chat, 720p HD camcorder with HDMI output, to allow for playback on HDTVs (requires HDMI cable sold separately).

T-Mobile unveils flexible new Value plans: unlimited talk, text, and / or data for any device

We'll give T-Mobile credit, it isn't afraid to shake things up to try to gain ground on Big Red and Ma Bell in the cellular arms race. Mere months after rolling out new prepaid options for its customers, T-Mo is bringing Value plans to the people. These new plans come in various configurations, but all are available with any of the carrier's phones, tablets, or broadband accessories. In exchange for a two year commitment, you get 2, 5, or 10GB of high speed data, with limitless websurfing at slower speeds. Full pricing hasn't been announced, but we do know you'll be able to get two lines with unlimited talk, text, and 2GB of data for $100, while the data alone will run $20 per month. Sound good? Well, the plans go live next Monday, so you've got plenty of time to read up on your options in the PR after the break.

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T-Mobile Unveils Affordable And Worry-Free Unlimited Data Plans

New T-Mobile Value plans make the latest 4G smartphones and wireless services affordable for all
Bellevue, Wash. - Jul. 20, 2011

T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced new Value plans, making it more affordable than ever to step up to data on America's Largest 4G Network™. Featuring flexible pricing for unlimited data and available with affordable monthly payments on any of T-Mobile's phones and mobile broadband devices, including the latest 4G smartphones and tablets, the new Value plans could save customers hundreds of dollars annually.

Slated to be available beginning on July 24, the new plans build on T-Mobile's commitment of offering affordable, consumer-friendly plans in tune with the evolving needs of wireless customers. Available with a two-year agreement for new and existing customers, the Value plans offer single-line and multiline options with a range of price points for talk, unlimited text and unlimited data with 2 GB, 5 GB or 10 GB of high-speed data - with no data overage charges. Customers can choose from a variety of monthly plans and only pay for the high-speed data they need.

"T-Mobile is committed to making the always-on benefits of smartphones and tablets more accessible and worry-free for all Americans," said John Clelland, senior vice president, marketing, T-Mobile USA. "Customers want to enjoy all that the mobile Web has to offer, but they don't want to pay for more than they need or worry about bill shock. Our incredible value comes from the combination of our nationwide 4G network, exceptional device portfolio and affordable plans that offer unlimited data access without overages."

With the new Value plans, customers are empowered to purchase any product in
T-Mobile's innovative device lineup or bring their own device and have access to the company's best pricing. With no overages on the new unlimited plans and flexible terms, customers can pick the wireless data plan that best fits their needs and choose how they want to pay for their device. Value plan customers who purchase a device can pay an upfront down payment on a new device and make low, interest-free payments for the full price of the product while still getting T-Mobile's best available rates on monthly service.* T-Mobile will continue to offer its traditional plans under the new T-Mobile Classic plan brand, previously called Even More™ plans.

For example, T-Mobile's new Value family plan with unlimited talk, unlimited text and unlimited data with 2 GB of high-speed data is just $49.99 per line for two lines. Even with the addition of purchasing two smartphones, such as the T-Mobile myTouch® 4G Slide, on T-Mobile's Equipment Installment Plan, customers could save hundreds annually. *

"Families are looking for ways to affordably include mobile data so the kids can communicate via social networking, watch YouTube and surf the Web without parents breaking the bank," said Tole Hart, senior analyst with Yankee Group. "Plans that help them get more while paying less will get a lot of attention."

T-Mobile also will offer a robust lineup of mobile broadband service options under both the new Value and Classic plans. For instance, customers could add an overage-free mobile broadband Value plan to their voice service for $19.99 per month with 2 GB of high-speed data for products, including laptop sticks, tablets and the T-Mobile 4G Mobile Hotspot, which allows a family to share their 4G mobile connection with up to five Wi-Fi devices using a single mobile broadband connection.

T-Mobile's new Value and Classic plans are expected to be available beginning July 24. In addition to the unlimited Value and Classic plans, T-Mobile also will introduce new Value plans for small business customers this summer with additional details available in the coming weeks.

T-Mobile continues to offer no annual contract plans with its Monthly4G plans, as well as Pay As You Go plans for as low as 10 cents per minute for voice calls. More information on T-Mobile's service plans is available at http://www.t-mobile.com.

* T-Mobile myTouch® 4G Slide is available for a down payment of $249.99, with 20 additional monthly payments of $15; O.A.C., 0 percent APR. Plan features and limitations may vary among carriers. Data as of July 2011.

T-Mobile's HSPA+ 4G network not available everywhere. See coverage details at http://www.t-mobile.com.

Apple Updates MacBook Air With Next Generation Processors, Thunderbolt IO & Backlit Keyboard

Apple MacBook Air

Apple today updated the MacBook Air with next generation processors, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology, a backlit keyboard and Mac OS X Lion, the world’s most advanced operating system. With up to twice the performance of the previous generation, flash storage for instant-on responsiveness and a compact design so portable you can take it everywhere,* the MacBook Air starts at $999 (US) and is available for order today and in stores tomorrow. 

“Portable, affordable and powerful, MacBook Air is the ultimate everyday notebook,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “MacBook Air features our most advanced technology and is an ideal match for Lion, especially with its new Multi-Touch gestures, full-screen apps, Mission Control and Mac App Store.”

 

MacBook Air is available in 11-inch and 13-inch models that easily slip into a briefcase, purse or bag. The MacBook Air’s durable aluminum unibody enclosure measures an incredibly thin 0.11-inches at its thinnest point and 0.68-inches at its thickest. Flash storage allows MacBook Air to turn on instantly and deliver fast data access, improved reliability and incredible energy efficiency. The 11-inch model weighs 2.38 pounds and provides up to 5 hours of battery life, while the 13-inch weighs 2.96 pounds and provides up to 7 hours of battery life.

 

With the latest Intel Core i5 and Core i7 dual-core processors, the new MacBook Air is up to twice as fast as the previous generation and has all the power you need for editing photos and movies, making FaceTime calls, playing games, and working with documents and presentations. MacBook Air also features Intel HD Graphics 3000 and offers up to 4GB of faster 1333 MHz memory.

 

Thunderbolt I/O technology provides expansion possibilities never before available to MacBook Air users. Through a single cable, users can connect to high performance peripherals and the new Apple Thunderbolt Display, the ultimate docking station for your Mac notebook. Thunderbolt can easily be adapted to support legacy connections such as FireWire and Gigabit Ethernet.

 

MacBook Air comes with a full size backlit keyboard and an innovative glass Multi-Touch™ trackpad. Designed for comfort and ease of typing, the backlit keyboard uses a sensor to automatically detect a change in ambient lighting and adjusts the keyboard brightness for any environment. The Multi-Touch trackpad supports Lion’s new Multi-Touch gestures such as momentum scrolling, tapping or pinching your fingers to zoom in on a web page or image, and swiping left or right to turn a page or switch between full screen apps.

 

MacBook Air also features a brilliant, high resolution LED backlit display that is amazingly thin yet has the resolution of a much larger, bulkier screen. With ultra-fast Wi-Fi, you can wirelessly download apps from the Mac App Store™, get music and movies from iTunes, back up data to Time Capsule and quickly and easily share files using AirDrop. MacBook Air includes Bluetooth for wireless peripherals and two USB ports for easy connectivity for the wired and wireless devices you use every day.

 

Apple makes the industry’s greenest notebook lineup and the new MacBook Air meets Energy Star 5.2 requirements and achieves EPEAT Gold status. Each unibody enclosure is made of highly recyclable aluminum and comes standard with energy efficient LED-backlit displays that are mercury-free and made with arsenic-free glass. Mac notebooks contain no brominated flame retardants, are PVC-free and are constructed of recyclable materials.

 

Every new MacBook Air comes with Mac OS X Lion, the eighth major release of the world’s most advanced operating system, and iLife apps for creating and sharing great photos, movies and music. Lion introduces more than 250 new features to the Mac, including Multi-Touch gestures; system-wide support for full screen apps; Mission Control, an innovative view of everything running on your Mac; the Mac App Store, the best place to find and explore great software, built right into the OS; Launchpad, a new home for all your apps; and a completely redesigned Mail app.

 

Pricing & Availability

The 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air are available for order on the Apple Store (www.apple.com) today and in Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers starting July 21. The 1.6 GHz 11-inch MacBook Air is available in two models, one with 2GB of memory and 64GB of flash storage for a suggested retail price of $999 (US), and one with 4GB of memory and 128GB of flash storage for $1,199 (US). The 1.7 GHz 13-inch MacBook Air comes in two configurations, one with 4GB of memory and 128GB of flash storage for a suggested retail price of $1,299 (US), and one with 4GB of memory and 256GB of flash storage for $1,599 (US). Configure-to-order options and accessories include a 1.8 GHz Core i7 processor, additional flash storage, MacBook Air SuperDrive and a USB Ethernet Adapter.

 

T-Mobile Unveils Affordable And Worry-Free Unlimited Data Plans

T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced new Value plans, making it more affordable than ever to step up to data on America’s Largest 4G Network. Featuring flexible pricing for unlimited data and available with affordable monthly payments on any of T-Mobile’s phones and mobile broadband devices, including the latest 4G smartphones and tablets, the new Value plans could save customers hundreds of dollars annually.

Slated to be available beginning on July 24, the new plans build on T-Mobile’s commitment of offering affordable, consumer-friendly plans in tune with the evolving needs of wireless customers. Available with a two-year agreement for new and existing customers, the Value plans offer single-line and multiline options with a range of price points for talk, unlimited text and unlimited data with 2 GB, 5 GB or 10 GB of high-speed data — with no data overage charges. Customers can choose from a variety of monthly plans and only pay for the high-speed data they need.

iPhone4 Lady Blanche, ? luxurious and sophisticated mobile phone for women, who really value an exclusive style

iPhone 4 Lady Blanche, Gresso luxury iPhone 4 phone

Swiss manufacturer of luxury mobile phones the Gresso Company introduces its new iPhone4 Lady Blanche, extending the iPhone4 Time Machine collection. This is a luxurious and sophisticated mobile phone for women, who really value an exclusive style.

The collection includes two models: Diamonds with white diamonds and Crystals with Swarovski crystals. .

 

IPhone4 Lady Blanche is a filigree combination of fascinating form and perfect embodiment. .

 

The new model extends the iPhone4 Time Machine collection by Gresso, which release was announced by the Company in early June 2011. .

 

Three independent swiss clockworks with a ten-year movement reserve are located on the rear panel of the phone and indicate time in New-York, Paris and Moscow. Three decorative pearl dials are decorated with white diamonds of 0.01 carats each or with Swarovski crystals. Each exemplar of this model is manufactured exclusively by hand. .

 

For iPhone4 Lady Blanche the Gresso Company has applied a floating diamonds technique taken from the world of high jeweller’s art. In comparison with traditional gems incrustation methods the play of floating diamonds or Swarovski crystals is able to create a unique dazzling. One of the secrets of the unique dazzling of the diamonds and Swarovski crystals in iPhone4 Lady Blanche is that the number of it should always be odd. Exactly this condition combined with impeccable jewelry work provides the extremely bright multiple tricks of light, which expose the best features of gems and crystals. Special for this model a body was designed, which allows the diamonds and Swarovski crystals of freely moving inside the decorative dials charming with magnificent sparkling and creating an attractive image of sophisticated elegance. .

 

The fascinating sparkling of white diamonds and Swarovski crystals is highlighted by soft glow of natural Antillian mother-of-pearl La burgaudine. .

 

The rear panel of the phone is framed in solid diamond-coated mineral glass. .

 

Manufacturing of the clockworks for the rear panel of iPhone4 Lady Blanche takes several hundreds hours of labor-intensive process. Before installation the movement accuracy of each clockwork is tested within many days. Swiss brand confirms the compliance of the iPhone4 Lady Blanche watches with the highest quality standards. .

 

Gresso iPhone4 Lady Blanche comes into the market in 2011. .

 

The iPhone4 Lady Blanche Diamonds collection will be issued in limited number available only after advance order in Gresso online-boutique at www.gresso.com. .

 

The price of this model amounts of 30 000 $..

 

iPhone4 Lady Blanche Crystals will be available at the sales points of official dealers and in Gresso online-boutique at www.gresso.com. The collection will be issued in limited number of 150 exemplars. The price of this model amounts of 7,000 $. .

 

payLo by Virgin Mobile Increases Value for Talk-n-Texters

payLo by Virgin Mobile customers are now free to talk and text even more without paying more money as the brand enhances its $30/month Talk & Text plan with even more messaging and data for the same low price.

payLo customers will still receive the same remarkable voice-value they’ve come to appreciate with 1,500 domestic voice minutes and will now get more as the brand increases the allotment of messages (text, picture, email and/or IM) from 500 to 1,500 messages per month and the Web access allotment from 10MB to 30MB per month.

iDJ Live iPad, iPhone And iPod DJ Controller

A number of DJ applications for the iPhone, the iPhone and iPod Touch, one of the most popular is the application Algoriddim djay, and now a company called Numark has launched an iPhone accessory, iPhone and Touch ipo working with the application and other applications Algoriddim djay CoreMIDI DJ set, the iDJ live.

The live iDJ has two high-performance disks, and a central mixer with a crossfader, and everything needed to recreate an installation mixer cover two, and comes with support for as cables and to IPAD iPhone and T0uch iPod. With a familiar setup and controls large iDJ Live DJ brings true capabilities for iPhone, “said Chris Roman, product manager for Numark.” It is very affordable and fun to use, iDJ Live will open the world of DJing to a whole new audience.

The iDJ Live will be available soon for around $ 100

Parallels Desktop For Mac Enterprise Edition Unveiled

If your company is using Windows and still a little worried about making the leap to Mac OS X, Parallels has introduced its new Enterprise Edition Parallels designed specifically to help companies integrate Mac systems within its workforce ease. The parallel software allows users to run Windows programs on their Macs as they are native to the latest version of the popular Mac software OS.

The Parallels Desktop for Mac Parallels Desktop 6 Enterprise Edition now includes several useful functions for IT departments. Including easier deployment of updates for 6 Parallels Desktop for Mac software that allows the department to choose when the updates will be announced throughout the organization.

Parallels Desktop for Mac Enterprise Edition is now available as an annual subscription service.

Canada Gets to Have Motorola Droid 3 Cousin

With the Droid 3 already sold in the US, Canadians will also get something special with the latest offering from Motorola. It actually looks like the latest US phone release, however, it comes with a different name known as the Motorola XT860 4G. This is the model moniker found in Bell’s new offer to the people located up north. While everything else may look like the same with the phone from Verizon, there are also unique features that can be enjoyed.

The Motorola XT860 4G also has support for radio being played on the HSPA+ network, which can receive signals on the 850MHz, 1900MHz, and 2100MHz bands. This only means that the quality of streaming data into the phones will not be affected via a network signal, which can be great for roaming services without the disturbance. It has all the same goodies such as a speedy 1GHz Dual core processor, on Gingerbread.

Source: Motorola

Motorola XT860 4G is the Droid 3's curling loving cousin for Bell

Looks like someone took the Droid 3, slapped a new name on it, and shipped it north to our friends in Canada, but added one neat twist -- it's now rocking an extra "G." Officially known as the XT860 4G, Bell's version of Motorola's QWERTY slider comes packed with a HSPA+ radio that can handle the 850MHz, 1900MHz, and 2100MHz bands. That means not only can our ice-sweeping neighbors enjoy blazing fast mobile data, but they can roam the globe without sacrificing their deliciously speedy connection. Otherwise, you're looking at the same 4-inch, dual-core Gingerbread device that just launched here in the states. For the moment though, price and availability are still up in the syrup-scented air.

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Motorola Mobility Canada Introduces Motorola XT860 4G: World's Thinnest QWERTY Slider Smartphone

Thin, fast, strong - Motorola XT860 4G offers unprecedented mobile power to Canadians

TORONTO, July 14, 2011 /CNW/ - Setting a new standard for superphones, Motorola Mobility Canada Ltd. introduces the Android™-powered Motorola XT860 4G, available soon exclusively at Bell Mobility. The mobile powerhouse delivers uncompromising web, email and media content to Canadians and will be Bell's first superphone equipped with a full slide-out keyboard. The individuals using this device will become digital trailblazers, channeling the strengths of the device to power through their day.

Among the many strengths of Motorola XT860 4G is the device's dual-core 1GHz processor, enabling users to simultaneously run apps, stream media, talk, email and surf the web, all without delay. A permanent number row on the top of the thin QWERTY keypad lets users type and text faster and more accurately without the need to always hit the 'ALT' button. And with a brilliant 4.0-inch qHD touchscreen display, Motorola XT860 showcases clearer photos, Web pages and video content.

"The Motorola XT860 4G is the superphone for the superhuman task of balancing our personal and business lives," said David Petrou, sales director, Motorola Mobility Canada. "With a dual core processor, ultra-efficient 5th row QWERTY and powerful multimedia features, you're up to the challenge."

"Bell has established itself as Canada's superphone destination and we're excited to add the Motorola XT860 4G - our first superphone with a full keyboard - to our already impressive portfolio of these powerful devices," said Tony Grewal, Director of Products at Bell Mobility. "On Canada's best network, the XT860 will offer a range of benefits for both business and consumer customers."

Marvel at Mind-Blowing Media Content
Motorola XT860 4G offers loads of features for extraordinary entertainment and functionality. Users have the benefit of Adobe Flash 10, allowing them to stream web content, videos and games on the most popular video player available today. The XT860 4G features a front-facing camera to video chat with friends, family and coworkers whether with Wi-Fi or a HSPA+ connection. All of this is delivered on a generous and brilliant 4.0-inch qHD display. Connect Motorola XT860 4G to other media devices - such as computers and televisions - with plug and play technology, via DLNA or HDMI, to enjoy multimedia on multiple screens with mirror mode.

Motorola XT860 4G comes with Connected Music Player, a personal music dashboard powered by TuneWiki, allowing users to stream music from the Web, including podcasts, Web radio or other web-based streaming content. Also, while songs are playing, lyrics are streamed so users can sing along without missing a beat.

Discover and Connect While On-the-Go
With Motorola XT860 4G, individuals can stay informed of up-to-the-minute events, bargains, restaurants and other opportunities that are in their vicinity and match their preferences. Using Motorola's Social Location technology, local information is compiled from thousands of the Internet's most powerful websites, and then filtered based on context and past behavior before it is pushed out to the device enabling people to explore new shops and restaurants, find friends who are in the same area, and call for reservations or tickets with the click of a single button. Information filters are updated based on response, and relevant data is only sent to the user when he or she is looking for it, without being intrusive.

Motorola XT860 4G leverages smart docking technology, offering tailored experiences based on home, office, bedroom or car dock settings. As users transition environments throughout the day, Motorola XT860 4G adapts its features automatically based on the dock it's connected to and pre-defined settings. For example, when a user connects his or her Motorola XT860 4G into a dock in the bedroom, the device automatically adjusts to pre-defined settings, such as a lower screen brightness, alarm clock and homescreen news updates. When moved from the bedroom dock to the car dock, Motorola XT860 4G can automatically display GPS navigation and stream a pre-selected morning radio program, giving users the experience they desire as they transition throughout the day.

Built for Fun but Ready for Business
Motorola XT860 4G empowers users to manage business instantly, intuitively and securely. Never be out of the know with work issues by keeping up with corporate email sent directly to the device. Users can keep track of their schedule through a full calendar and they have the ability to see if colleagues are busy and initiate new meetings. Users can download, review and edit documents, presentations or spreadsheets with a pre-loaded Quick Office. Also, with the built in Citrix Receiver application, business users benefit from simple, secure access to business applications, desktops, and IT services. The large 4.0-inch qHD display makes it easy to see the document with little scrolling or panning. Additionally, the five-row QWERTY keypad makes it easy to quickly type up responses to emails, and there's no need to wonder if the IT department will approve Motorola XT8604G, as the device is fully business ready with security, password protection and encryption requirements.

Key Features and Specifications:

A dual-core 1GHz processor capable of opening web pages and rendering games fast, and displaying HD video on big-screen TVs
Runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread, the latest version of the mobile platform from Google
4.0-inch qHD display, offering high resolution and 24-bit color, making it easier to read indoors and outdoors and perfect for watching popular live and on-demand content on Bell Mobile TV
Combined five-row QWERTY and touchscreen keypad for faster and easier typing and texting
8-megapixel rear-facing camera with dual LED flash, 1080p video-capable
Front-facing VGA camera for video chat
Up to 32GB of storage (16GB internal) - enough to store thousands of songs, photos and movies
Social Location delivers location-based content to users based on relevancy and preferences
Connected Music Player is a personal music dashboard powered by TuneWiki
Access to Google™ Mobile Services (Google Maps™ 5.0 with 3D maps and Navigation, Google Talk™, and Browsing)
Comprehensive business features, including: GA Lookup for eMail & Calendar access; remote document access (QuickOffice); and complex security, password and data encryption

Availability
Motorola XT860 4G will be available exclusively to Bell Mobility clients this summer. For more information visit Motorola.ca.

About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, please visit: www.motorola.com/mobility.

Certain features, services and applications are network dependent and may not be available in all areas; additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. Contact your service provider for details. All features, functionality and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. 4G refers to Bell's next generation wireless network. See http://best.bell.ca/en/fastest/ for details.

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