Here we have some more details about Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE Network which is scheduled to go live on December 5. Verizon’s revolutionary 4G LTE Network promises blazing fast internet data connection that will eliminate lag time when uploading videos and other media files as well as flawless internet browsing whether at home or on the road on 4G Network coverage area using your laptop and any of the two 4G LTE USB modems being offered by Verizon.
Verizon 4G LTE Pricing Details and Availability
Verizon is offering customers with two 4G LTE Mobile Broadband data plans. One would cost $50 for a month’s data access of up to 5GB data allowance. The other one will cost $80 for a month’s access of up to 10GB data allowance. Both data plans will have $10/GB overage. For urban mobile warriors, Verizon will be offering two 4G LTE USB modems, the LG VL600 and the Pantech UML290. The LG VL600 will be available on December 5 while Pantech’s USB modem will follow soon. Both USB modems will cost you $99.99 after a $50 rebate. These come with a two-year service agreement with Verizon.
What’s good about these 4G USB modems is the fact that they are backward compatible with Verizon’s 3G network. This means that if you are outside a 4G area, your internet connection will not be lost but will instead shift to 3G network.
Verizon 4G LTE Coverage Area
Verizon’s 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network will be initially available to around 38 major metropolitan areas and in more than 60 commercial airports, coasts to coasts. If you’re located anywhere in the following metropolitan areas, you can enjoy Verizon’s 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network -
Using cables is annoying. That holds especially true for cables that are meant for syncing. The cables are only used sometimes, and can get in the way when not in use. It;d be nice to just do away with the damn things once and for all. If you’re an Android user who syncs your media witha a computer, you can finally do away with a cable to do the work for you.
DoubleTwist has just launched it’s newest update that now includes AirSync. AirSync allows users to sync their music, video and pictures between their Android phone and their PC or Mac (although Macs can’t sync photos just yet). The process for setting up AirSync should be familiar to anyone who’s ever used the Remote app on an iOS device, or paired a Bluetooth device. You just make sure the computer and phone are on the same WiFi network, the apps will recognize each other, and you input a code from the Android app in the desktop app. From then the media will begin to sync.
Synching over WiFi may be a bit slower than using USB depending on the speed of your network, but it’s much more convenient. Your media will sync automatically when your phone is on the same network as your computer, assuming both are on and the app is running on both. That way if there’s something new on either device, you don’t have to worry about remembering to connect the two together to sync it. The future is finally here, DoubleTwist may be the first to wirelessly sync multiples types of media, but it likely won’t be the last.
In order to get AirSync, you have to buy the premium version of the app, which costs $0.99 for the first 10,000 people, and $4.99 thereafter.
Starting December 5, if you’re internet data provider is Verizon Wireless, you will now have an option to make your internet connection faster. Verizon Wireless is set to push the activate button of its 4G LTE network on that Sunday. Said 4G network is being touted as the fastest, most advanced and the world’s first-large scale 4G LTE network. How fast this network will be? - 10 times faster than Verizon’s 3G network.
To kick off this launch, Verizon Wireless will be offering a new value-priced 4G LTE Mobile Broadband data plans which starts at $50. This comes with a full month’s access up to a 5GB data allowance. Verizon will also be offering two new 4G LTE USB modems - the LG VL600 and Pantech UML290. These USB modems can be plugged into customers’ laptops and mobile computers to provide 4G connectivity. Verizon hopes to provide customers with up to 5 to 12 Mbps download speed and up to 2 to 5 Mbps uplink speed.
In simpler terms, Verizon’s 4G LTE network will provide you with internet speeds that leave no room for lag times. This means that you can share photos and videos to your friends and family in real-time - at reduced waiting for the media content to load up. In other words, Verizon’s 4G LTE network will give you blazing fast internet data speed.
Are you ready for the future of internet connectivity?
Who would have thought that even Coby, an electronics company which specializes in cheap electronics products such as MP3 players will also come up with its own Android tablet? Well, believe it or not, they just launched their own Android tablet - the Coby Kyros MID 7015. And guess what, this Android tablet like other Coby products comes in cheap as well. It will only set you back for $249.99.
The question is, does the Coby Kyros MID 7015 has what it takes to compete with the major players in the tablet market? We’ll let you decide by telling you this Android tablets features. The Coby Kyros MID 7015 runs Android 2.1 (Eclair) and it’s not certain whether this can be upgraded OTA to Android 2.2 (Froyo). But if you’re adventurer enough, I’m pretty sure you can upgrade it manually on your own. In addition, this Android tablet is packed with a 4GB built-in memory, SD slot for additional memory and storage up to 32GB capacity, a TTC8902 processor, Wi-Fi 802.11, USB 2.0, HDMI output and built-in speaker and a 7-inch resistive touch screen display.
Based on its specs, the Coby Kyros MID 7015 looks to be a pretty good Android tablet but you might want to test it out first before getting it, particularly how the “resistive” touch screen display responds to your touch and tap.
A couple of days ago, Dell may have accidentally hit the publish button when the product page for the Dell Venue Pro suddenly appeared on Dell’s online store. And as expected, it was taken down moments later. This made most of us believe, that Dell is probably preparing to release their Windows Phone 7 into the wild. Guess what? Dell just did. The Dell Venue Pro is now available for pre-order online.
The Dell Venue Pro is available for $99 for the 8GB model and $149.99 for the 16GB model. Both come with a two year contract with T-Mobile.
Sounds like a sweet deal, right? Well, it is, especially if you’re dreaming of having the latest Windows Phone 7 OS running on a supported Windows Phone 7 handset. Dell Venue is one of the several Windows Phone 7 which have caught the attention of many when it was launched.
So there it is. The Dell Venue Pro - waiting for you on the Dell Online Store. Grab it now before it’s too late. If you need a refresher on the smartphone’s features, well, here’s a quick rundown - 4.1-inch WVGA AMOLED capacitive, multi-touch display, 1GHz mobile processor, 5MP camera, WLAN, Bluetooth and USB 2.0.
Will the Dell Venue Pro be your first Windows Phone 7 phone?
Asus has unveiled their latest in terms of ultra-portable notebooks. The model is the U36 and while some of the details have been officially released, there are still two that were left missing. And unfortunately those two are probably the most important—the pricing and the release date. Needless to say, what we can tell you so far is that the Asus U36 will feature goodies to include a 13.3 inch backlit LED display with Windows 7 Home Premium as well as an Intel Core i5-460M processor, NVIDIA GeForce 310M graphics, 2GB RAM and 500GB hard drive. Otherwise, some of the remaining specs include an HDMI out, USB 3.0 and a magnesium casing that will come in either silver or black.
We have been seeing more and more of the yet-to-be-announced LG Star smartphone lately and as of today it has turned up in a nice hands-on video. The video comes in at 7 minutes and 9 seconds and offers a fairly nice overview of the device as well as a side-by-side with an iPhone 4. All said and done, the Android 2.2, 4 inch display, dual-core Tegra 2 processor, HDMI port and 8 megapixel camera sure make this seem like a phone worth waiting for. Of course, the real kicker comes in with when it will be announced. Not to mention how much it will end up selling for, and where it will be available. That said, we sure hope LG offers an official announcement sooner rather than later, but in the meantime—enjoy the video.
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Every so often, a video happens to come through the pipeline that leaves me absolutely speechless. Four fine young gentlemen from MIT’s Fluid Interfaces Group have developed a way to browse the web using Microsoft Kinect. The video, which could have been more refined with some added dialogue, displays navigation through open tabs, link selection, scrolling and zooming. Is it just me, or did anyone else feel like Obi-Wan Kenobi just walked us through that demo? Needless to say, this could very well be the future for home internet browsing. Some people compared this browsing feature to the 2002 hit film Minority Report. The only thing left to add is a virtual keyboard that will allow you to type in the air. Come to think of it, that would probably be more frustrating than texting on a touch phone.
Many BlackBerry owners are hard to persuade to switch from the comfortable BlackBerry OS to a newer and more prolific one such as iOS or Android. Part of the difficulty arises from the unique form factor Apple nor Android manufacturers have been able to replicate. However, Motorola went about this task by designing an Android smartphone with a small screen, portrait QWERTY keyboard, and global capabilities. After using the Motorola DROID PRO on Verizon Wireless for about a week and a half, I found that it is a great phone for business people and casual users alike. Although I must admit, I have never owned a BlackBerry so I cannot comment on the usability between the two.
What is it?
As stated in the opener, the DROID PRO is an Android device with a unique front facing QWERTY portrait keyboard and global capabilities. It features a 3.1 inch touch screen with a resolution of 320 x 480, and compared to the competition it faces as in Super AMOLED displays, this resolution is unfortunately low—more on this in a moment. In addition, it runs on a 1GHz processor , 2GB internal memory, 5MP camera with LED flash, and 3G Mobile Hotspot. For business users, it comes with full support for Exchange, unified calendar for Enterprise (and it even has a dedicated button on the side to launch the calendar, however, that can be changed to launch any app), and it allows the ability to edit Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word documents. Lastly, it comes with a SIM card allowing the DROID PRO to be used overseas in over 200 countries.
The Good
The Motorola DROID PRO is a sleek Android smartphone that fits comfortably in my pocket. It is pretty thin and can be easily held in one hand. The portrait keyboard looked small at first, but once I started using it and becoming familiar with the keyboard, I was able to message quickly and accurately. Personally, I prefer tactile keys and I think the DROID PRO has a better keyboard than the original DROID. Every key has an alternate function, which can be accessed using the ALT button. In addition, there is a dedicated microphone button for voice commands. On the side is a button that—by default—opens the calendar, but you can switch it to any app you desire. I switched it to Gmail, but it can literally open any app.
It operates on Android 2.2, which is nice knowing that you are on the latest and best version of Android, and it comes with Adobe Flash 10.1, improving the overall web experience. Motorola does pre-load the DROID PRO with Motoblur, and it can be annoyance for seasoned Android users, but for the person new to Android, the pre-loaded widgets and simple display of apps can be comforting. On the bottom of the screen, it has the phone launcher, app launcher, and contacts. If you double tap the soft button "Home" twice, voice commands will launch (or you can change it to news, social networking, text messaging, or voice search). In addition, it has seven customizable screens that you can access by swiping left to right. Interestingly, it comes with "Profiles," which essentially are "Home," "Work," and "Weekend." These are customizable screen layouts depending on what preset screens you need for the day's tasks.
Since it has only a 3.1 inch screen, every application loads really fast with its 1 GHz processor. Normally, small-screened phones have the stigma that they are slow and sluggish, while large screen devices are known as powerhouses. However, the DROID PRO really dispels this idea as apps load up quickly. For a businessperson looking to go from email to calendar to web quickly, it is helpful to have a fast processor working in the background. On the back of the device is the camera with the dual LED flash. It takes quality pictures as you would expect from a smartphone with a 5MP camera.
The Bad
As I mentioned previously, the screen resolution of the DROID PRO is rather low—only 320 x 480 and compared to other smartphones, such as the DROID X (854 x 480). Right away it's easy to notice the difference in resolution and even the small screen size. While it does detract from the play aspect of the device, it is important to keep in mind it was designed for business users, not necessarily those looking for an optimal play experience.
In addition, the keyboard is a little bit on the small size and at first it might be difficult to type. I'd say after about a day of usage, it becomes a lot easier to type of the keyboard, but I would prefer a slightly larger keyboard even if it does take away from portability.
My only problem with the camera design of the DROID PRO is the fact that there isn't a dedicated button to take pictures. Even if you change the side button to launch the camera app, you are still stuck having to take pictures by pressing the on screen shutter.
Final Thoughts
The Motorola DROID PRO is currently priced on Verizon Wireless for $179 on a two year contract. Even though it has global capabilities, I believe the price is a little bit on the expensive side especially considering its smaller screen and 2GB internal storage space. That being said, it is possible to find a lower price on the DROID PRO such as on Wirefly for $19.99 on a new Verizon Wireless account.
It is important to mention the DROID PRO isn't strictly for business users. Anyone who prefers a portrait keyboard, a small compact smartphone, or a phone with global capabilities, the DROID PRO is an attractive offer.
Acer CEO Gianfranco Lanci recently sat down for an interview with Ina Fried of All Things D and spilled the beans on numerous topics including Windows Phone 7, Android tablets, Chrome OS, 3D screens on mobile devices and more. A few of the perks include how they are looking to bring a Windows Phone 7 device to market and how they will “probably” not release an Android tablet until Q1because they are waiting for Honeycomb. With that, if you are at all interested in Acer and/or mobile devices you will want to hit the read link below and check out the rest of the interview.
According to a recently leaked internal T-Mobile memo, it looks like some new international calling and text messaging plans are about to be rolled-out. The plans are expected to go into effect on December 8th and will only be available for post-paid customers on a $49.99 (or higher) per month calling plan. The details of the plans will include free long distance calling to landline number as well as discounted long distance to mobile numbers and unlimited text messaging to mobile numbers. That said, the free long distance to landline numbers will still use your mobile minutes, they just will not have long distance charges attached. All said and done, there are 56 countries in total on the list, which you can check out on the graphic below.
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Users sporting the Samsung Captivate on AT&T and the Samsung Vibrant with T-Mobile have been having issues with the GPS since the launch and although we have seen some attempts at a fix the issue has remained an issue. That said, Samsung has released a new app into the Android Market that is expected to take care of the issue. The app is called GPS Restore, which is described as being able to restore the GPS settings to “recommended factory defaults for optimum performance.” Given that description we are not all that sure this will be the fix of all fixes, however it seems like it should at least be given a chance. With that, those sporting a Captivate or Vibrant can launch the Android Market, search for “GPSSamsungRestore” and then download and install the app. Once all set up you simple launch the app and then perform a GPS test, wait for the app to run its magic and then click exit to, well exit.
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Look what another FCC document filing has just been revealed? A new BlackBerry device bearing the handset number 8980. Although, we may have heard about the BlackBerry 8980 before through the usual rumor channels, it is only now that we’ve got some formal information about this device. Of course, we all know what happens next after a new electronic product has reached the FCC table, right? Wait, don’t jump for joy just yet thinking that the BlackBerry 8980 maybe reaching the US market soon. There’s one minor issue here, it has never been officially announced by RIM or by any US carrier yet.
But hopefully, this announcement will be made soon. In the meantime, let’s all be contend with the fact that the BlackBerry 8980 would most probably replace the BlackBerry Curve 8900 as they share some major similarities. The BlackBerry 8980 sports a quad-band GSM/EDGE radios plus Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity features, a full QWERTY keyboard, 3.2MP camera with flash, optical trackpad, and a 3.5mm headset jack.
Judging by the photos submitted to FCC, the BlackBerry 8980 looks a lot like the BlackBerry Bold 9700 but with a better keyboard it may seem.
So, are we excited about this new BlackBerry device or what?
Starting December 5, if you’re internet data provider is Verizon Wireless, you will now have an option to make your internet connection faster. Verizon Wireless is set to push the activate button of its 4G LTE network on that Sunday. Said 4G network is being touted as the fastest, most advanced and the world’s first-large scale 4G LTE network. How fast this network will be? - 10 times faster than Verizon’s 3G network.
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