Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Mobile, Trade Shows, CTIA As predicted, during Verizon’s keynote at CTIA, CEO Lowell McAdam announced plans for the upcoming LTE rollout. While it was previously announced that the company would be rolling the service out to 30 NFL cities, McAdam announced that 4G would in fact be launching in 38 cities, including New York City, Houston, Dallas, the San Francisco Bay Area and unnamed cities that lack NFL teams. With this rollout, Verizon LTE will cover about 110 million people, or about a third of the US population. The rest of Verizon’s coverage map will see LTE by the end of 2013. 200 million of those people should get the coverage in about 1.5 years, which isn’t bad at all. All that coverage is great, but useless at the moment without devices to take advantage of it. McAdam dropped a few hints that we should see Verizon LTE phones debuting at CES. Unsurprisingly, we should expect a few of those phones to be Android, with “some products” set to be unveiled with Google CEO Eric Schmidt there as well. Those phones should be out in the first half of 2011, with other devices including modems and tablets to come as well. Perhaps this could be the fabled Verizon iPad, or just more Android tablets. Either way, Verizon LTE is coming, and it should be exciting. Read [Electronista] and [Electronista] Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile First Nokia let us know that the N8 had begun shipping and now they have returned with yet another press release offering more details. This latest announces the the Nokia N8 will be available for online purchase (not a pre-order) as of October 15th for £429 SIM free. In addition it will also be price on contract from £30 per month. Otherwise, those looking to make an in-store purchase will have to wait about a week longer, until October 22nd. At that time the Nokia N8 will then be found in and with the Carphone Warehouse, O2, Orange, Phones4u, T-Mobile, Tesco Phone Shops, Three Mobile, Virgin Mobile and Vodafone. Keep reading to check out the full press release… NOKIA N8 GOES ON SALE! London, October 6th - The much-anticipated Nokia N8, the must-have smartphone for the latest Ovi Store apps, will be available to purchase on the 22nd October from the Carphone Warehouse, O2, Orange, Phones4u, T-Mobile, Tesco Phone Shops, Three Mobile, Virgin Mobile and Vodafone . The Nokia N8 smartphone will also be available online for immediate delivery at http://shop.nokia.co.uk/ from the 15th October, for £429 SIM free or on contract from £30 per month. The Nokia N8 will come packed with a range of brand new, exclusive content from the Ovi Store including BBC iPlayer, enabling catch up on the last seven days of BBC radio and television. Specifically designed for the Nokia N8 to make the most of the device's features, the app has the same functionality as the online version of BBC iPlayer. The Nokia N8 offers amazing functionality and usability: · New and exclusive Ovi apps including X Factor and LoveFilm · 12 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and Xenon flash · Record HD quality videos; edit using a unique, built-in editing suite and play-back with Dolby Digital Plus surround sound · Connect to your social networks and view live feeds from Facebook and Twitter in a single app directly, via up to three personalised home screens · Flick scrolling and pinch-to-zoom, plus a faster and more responsive user interface. Sami Lehtinen, Group Manager, Nokia UK, says, "The Nokia N8 is one of the most innovative phones of 2010, packed with market leading features, including the best picture and video capability available on a smartphone. "The reaction to the Nokia N8 continues to be phenomenal and, after all the build up, it is great to be getting it into the hands of customers."
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 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile Last week we we saw the press images for the HTC Mondarin come available, and today, today we have the images for the LG E900. Of course, some may also recognize the phone by the other name, the Optimus 7. And as you have likely guessed, this is another Windows Phone 7 smartphone. With that, enjoy the few images and then sit back and wait for the official October 11th announcements to come. Read [BestBoyZ] Via [Engadget] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile Based on a leaked user guide, it would appear as if Sprint is getting ready to offer up a new Android device, the Samsung Transform. And interestingly enough, the Transform appears to be running stock Android. In other words, no overly skinned look. That aside, other features of the Transform include a horizontal slider design with hardware QWERTY keyboard, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microSD card slot, 3 megapixel camera and Android 2.2. Otherwise, not much else to mention. At this point we have nothing in terms of a release date or pricing. And in fact, the user guide has since been pulled from the Sprint website. But with that, assuming the Samsung Transform launches as expected (with stock Android) this could make for a nice new handset for the geekier among us. Read [Sprint] Via [BGR] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile  Motorola unveiled a whole slew of new Android smartphones, all said and done there were six. Of course, we have already mentioned the Flipout, Flipside and Bravo heading to AT&T. And the Droid Pro and Citrus which are heading to Verizon Wireless. That leaves the Spice. And for those in the US wondering which carrier is going to be picking this one up—no word yet. Instead the Motorola Spice looks to be heading to Brazil, and at least for now, only Brazil. That aside though, the Spice is a nice looking handset. For starters it is a vertical slider, think Palm Pre in terms of design. The Spice is sporting Android 2.1 along with a 3 megapixel camera, 256MB RAM, 512MB ROM, microSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, GPS and an 1170 mAh battery. In terms of that display, that is 3.0 inches with a 240 x 320 pixel resolution. All said and done, the Spice is not the most powerful Android phone to hit the market, but I must say that I like the vertical slider design and hope to see this (or something similar) come available here in the US market. Read [Motorola] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Video, Portable Video Yesterday we mentioned that Qualcomm was killing off the FLO TV, and today we have the official statement. The news is not really all that surprising, but the long and short is that FLO TV sales have been immediately stopped and the programming will run through the Spring of 2011. And with that, those affected will receive what was described as being “appropriate refunds” though the details of the refunds were not given out, instead left as how they would be “communicated prior to discontinuation.” Keep reading to check out the full press release… Read [PR Newswire] Statement From Qualcomm Regarding FLO TV
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—As we previously indicated in our July 2010 earnings call, we have been examining strategic opportunities for FLO TV. We have been engaging in conversations with a wide range of partners for both the network and the spectrum. We are seeing strong interest in using the FLO TV network or spectrum to capitalize on the growing imbalance between mobile data supply and demand, the growth of tablets, and consumer demand for high quality video and print content, and a richer user experience. While this process continues, we are suspending our direct to consumer sales of new devices. We anticipate we will maintain the network so that current direct to consumer subscribers will continue to receive FLO programming into Spring 2011. Service provided to handsets purchased through wireless operators is unaffected at this time. In the event of a discontinuance of service, FLO TV will make appropriate refunds, the details of which will be communicated prior to discontinuation. While we are working to redeploy impacted employees, we anticipate that there will be some layoffs. “Except for the historical information contained herein, this release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the Company’s ability to successfully pursue, enter into and consummate strategic opportunities, on satisfactory terms, relating to the FLO TV network and the associated spectrum, the duration that the FLO TV network will be maintained for current direct to consumer subscribers, the duration for which FLO TV service will be maintained for handsets purchased through wireless operators, the nature of and the terms and conditions associated with any refund policy to affected consumers, the nature and extent of any layoffs, as well as the other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 27, 2009, and most recent Form 10-Q. The Company undertakes no obligation to update, or continue to provide information with respect to, any forward-looking statement or risk, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.”
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 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile In addition to the Droid Pro, Motorola also announced the Citrus, which will also be heading to Verizon Wireless. The Citrus is going to be available sometime in Q4 of this year and at this time, the price remains a mystery. In terms of specs, the Citrus will feature a 3.0 inch QVGA touchscreen, 528MHz Qualcomm processor, 3 megapixel camera with digital zoom, 100MB internal storage, 2GB microSD card, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphone jack and an 1150 mAh battery. You can also expect to find the Backtrack trackpad and Android 2.1 with Motoblur. In addition, the Citrus will come “preloaded with Bing Search and Bing Maps.” Though, the Citrus will (thankfully) also have Google services such as Gmail, Google Talk and YouTube included. Lastly, the Citrus is noted as being made from 25 percent post-consumer recycled plastic and is certified as being CarbonFree. Keep reading to check out the full press release… Read [PR Newswire] Verizon Wireless And Motorola Unveil Motorola CITRUS Designed Specifically for New Smartphone Users, this Full Touch, Android-Powered Smartphone Comes Compact and Fully Loaded SAN FRANCISCO, CA — From CTIA Enterprise & Applications™ 2010, Verizon Wireless, the company with the nation's largest and most reliable wireless 3G network, and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today unveiled Motorola CITRUS™. Powered by Android™ 2.1, Motorola CITRUS delivers an affordable, entry-level, customizable smartphone experience in a compact design that is easy on both the eyes and the earth. Key features and specifications: * Curved design
* Easy-to-use, on-screen QWERTY keyboard (available in landscape and portrait modes) for quick messaging
* Full HTML Web browser – Preloaded with Bing Search and Bing Maps and delivers a PC-like Web browsing experience with quick access to Web apps and services such as Facebook®; Google services such as Gmail™, Google Talk™ and YouTube™
* Equipped with BACKTRACK™, a touch panel located on the back of the device that enables users to navigate and scroll through websites, home screens, e-mails, music and more without obstructing the display
* Full capacitive touch screen display delivers fluid flick, swipe and pinch-to-zoom navigation
* Seven home screen panels that can be tailored with an array of available shortcuts; applications; and pre-loaded widgets such as sticky notes, weather, messages and calendar
* Android Market™ – Choose from thousands of downloadable apps, many of which are free
* CITRUS has a housing made from 25 percent post-consumer recycled plastic, is certified CarbonFree® through an alliance with Carbonfund.org, and is PVC and BFR free. The packaging is made from 80 percent post-consumer recycled paper, and the user manual is made using 100 percent recycled paper and soy-based ink. Pricing and availability: * Motorola CITRUS will be available at www.verizonwireless.com and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores in Q4 2010.
* For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com. (EDITOR'S NOTE: Media can access high-resolution images of Motorola CITRUS in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.) About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 92 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 79,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia. About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to mobile and wireline digital communication devices that provide compelling experiences, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $22 billion in 2009. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com. MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo and MOTOBLUR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. Android, Google, Gmail, Google Talk, YouTube and Android Market are trademarks of Google Inc. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © 2010 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved.
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 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile Motorola and Verizon Wireless have officially announced the Droid Pro, and lets just get this out of the way—it is not what anyone was expecting. That said, the Droid Pro has arrived with a style more similar to that of a BlackBerry than a previous Android smartphone, but strangely it does have some appeal. In terms of features, the Motorola Droid Pro will arrive touting a 3.1 inch touchscreen display, hardware QWERTY keyboard, 1GHz processor, 2GB internal storage, 2GB microSD card, 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and dual LED flash, 1420 mAh battery and Android 2.2. And of course, the usual goodies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphone jack and GPS are also included. With that, the Droid pro will be available “in the coming weeks” at which time it will sell for a yet to be announced price. Keep reading to check out the full press release… Read [Verizon Wireless] DROID Does Business: DROID PRO By Motorola Designed For Work And Play On The Nation's Largest And Most Reliable 3G Network Global Android Smartphone from Verizon Wireless Combines Rich Business and Personal Mobile Experiences SAN FRANCISCO, CA — From CTIA Enterprise & Applications™ 2010, Verizon Wireless, the company with the nation's largest and most reliable wireless 3G network, and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today unveiled DROID PRO, a new, powerful, stronger and faster solution designed to meet both business and personal needs. The first Android™-based smartphone optimized for business use, DROID PRO is also a global-ready Android smartphone from Verizon Wireless, allowing customers to enjoy wireless voice service in more than 220 countries and data coverage in more than 200 countries. DROID PRO meets employers' and employees' needs by addressing the productivity tools businesses require, including corporate connectivity and security; full push corporate e-mail with corporate level security; unified calendar with additional work features; pre-loaded Quickoffice Mobile Suite, a powerful 1 GHz processor; 4 GB of memory (2 GB internal; and 2 GB removable) and a QWERTY keyboard designed for speed and convenience. "DROID PRO combines the feature-packed, high-level user experience that customers look for in an Android smartphone plus the security that enterprises require, all with the reliability of Verizon Wireless' 3G network," said Mike Lanman, president – Enterprise and Government Markets for Verizon Wireless. "DROID PRO builds on our commitment to deliver the best Android experience to the marketplace as well as to our enterprise customers." "The DROID PRO is an advanced business-ready solution that provides users with the full smartphone experience, redefined by delivering the power of a DROID," said Sanjay Jha, chief executive officer of Motorola Mobility. "The DROID PRO consolidates users' work and personal needs. This is just another reason the DROID PRO is setting a new standard for enterprise, allowing users to enjoy all the benefits of a smartphone with full push delivery of corporate e-mail and corporate level security." Key features and specifications: * Support for both Exchange e-mail and Gmail™ for business
* Corporate directory look-up, unified calendar for Enterprise and sync with Google Calendar™
* PC-like browsing with Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 on a full, multi-touch, 3.1-inch brilliant display built on Android 2.2
* View, edit and share documents, including Microsoft Excel® spreadsheets, PowerPoint® presentations and Word® documents
* Built-in security features, including AuthenTec IPSec multi-headed VPN integration, remote wipe of device and SD card, and complex password support. Device and SD card encryption will be available in early 2011
* 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities – Allows customers to connect up to five other Wi-Fi®-enabled devices and laptops
* Live widgets that stream e-mail messages to the home screen; customers can filter the widgets to separate work and home e-mail
* 5-megapixel camera with auto focus and dual LED flash as well as DVD-quality video
* 3G diversity antennae provides customers with enhanced data speeds and range
* Wi-Fi®-enabled DNLA® connectivity
* Android Market™ – Provides customers with access to more than 80,000 applications
* My Verizon and Backup Assistant(SM) support – Allows customers to manage their wireless accounts or their contacts from their phones Pricing and availability: * DROID PRO will be available at www.verizonwireless.com and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores in the coming weeks. Pricing will be announced closer to launch.
* For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com. (EDITOR'S NOTE: Media can access high-resolution images of DROID PRO in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.) About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 92 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 79,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia. About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $22 billion in 2009. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com. MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo and MOTOBLUR are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. Used under license. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used under license. All other product and service names are the property of their respective owners. © 2010 Motorola Mobility, Inc. All rights reserved. Android, Gmail, Google Calendar, and Android Market are trademarks of Google Inc.
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 Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile Motorola and AT&T have announced three new Android smartphones, the Flipside, Bravo and Flipout. All three handsets will come sporting Android 2.1 along with MOTOBLUR and are expected to be available before the end of the year. Or more specifically, the Flipside will be available beginning October 17th for $79.99, the Bravo and Flipside will both be available by “this holiday period.” The Bravo will be priced at $129.99 and the Flipout will priced at $99.99. And as you would have likely guessed—all three come with a two-year agreement. MOTOROLA FLIPSIDE™ MOTOROLA FLIPSIDE enables users to seamlessly manage their work and personal life. With a full slide-out QWERTY keypad, FLIPSIDE’s 3.1”-inch high-res HVGA display supports pinch to zoom gesturing, while the laptop-like track pad provides an alternative way to navigate with one hand while keeping your fingers off the screen. Users can stay connected to work with full push corporate e-mail, support for Microsoft® Exchange, unified inbox and enhanced features for IT compliance like remote wipe and password enforcement. Get all the MOTOROLA FLIPSIDE™ details at http://att.com/flipside.
 MOTOROLA BRAVO™ BRAVO offers the power of Android, an 800 MHz processor and a large screen all in a compact design. The device features a 3.7-inch full WVGA touch screen experience, enhanced Web-browsing and entertainment while on the go. With a 3-megapixel camera with digital zoom and auto focus, customers can catch memorable moments to share with one-touch social media uploads to Facebook®, MySpace, Picasa™ and PhotoBucket®. Motorola BRAVO is a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA®) enabled device, so customers can stream, store and share entertainment with multiple devices around the home—including PCs, TVs and other mobile devices using an existing home Wi-Fi network. Get all the MOTOROLA BRAVO™ details at http://att.com/bravo.
 MOTOROLA FLIPOUT™ MOTOROLA FLIPOUT delivers an enhanced user experience, with a stylishly square, affordable and innovative pivot design. FLIPOUT whips open to reveal a full keyboard below its touch screen with a dedicated fifth row for numbers. Users can customize the color to match their mood with Dark Sapphire and Saffron battery covers included in the box for personalization. Additional colors will be available for purchase in AT&T stores and online. Get all the MOTOROLA FLIPOUT™ details at http://att.com/flipout.
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 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile Those hoping to get a pre-order in for the T-Mobile G2 may be out of luck as the carrier has apparently brought them to a close. If you visit the T-Mobile website and try to place a pre-order for the G2 you are greeted with the following message; “Sorry—due to overwhelming demand, we're no longer accepting pre-orders for the T-Mobile G2.”
And with that, it looks like you will be waiting until October 6th to place your order. Of course, on the flip side of the pre-orders selling out, those who go in on the 6th will be able to make the purchase and actually go home with the G2 in hand. That is, assuming the actual handset does not also sell out. Read [T-Mobile] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
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