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Earlier today, MetroPCS prematurely leaked their own Samsung Galaxy Indulge hours before the official press release became available. If you happened to read the earlier report, then you already know a lot about the Galaxy Indulge which is a 4G LTE Android smartphone with a slider QWERTY keyboard that is heading to MetroPCS later this week. It is the second 4G LTE smartphone offered by MetroPCS, joining the Samsung Craft. The Galaxy Indulge features a 3.5 inch touch screen displayed, Android 2.2, 1GHz processor, 4GB onboard memory, Swype, Bluetooth, WiFi, and LTE connectivity. In addition, it is preloaded with the Ironman 2 movie. Lastly, it features a 3MP camera, which is slightly disappointing considering many smartphones today launch with a 5MP rear facing camera. MetroPCS offers unlimited data plans for LTE smartphones beginning at $50 per month, and the Galaxy Indulge is available contract free for $399. Feel free to read the press release below. Via [PR Newswire] DALLAS, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/—MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS), the nation’s leading provider of unlimited, no annual contract, flat-rate wireless service, and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the number one mobile phone provider in the U.S.(1), today introduced the world’s first commercially available 4G LTE enabled Android™ smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Indulge™.
At about half the cost of other 4G smartphone service plans today, consumers can truly have it all with MetroPCS’ $50 and $60 4G LTE smartphone service plans, which include all applicable taxes and regulatory fees. MetroPCS is delivering this unmatched value with unlimited talk, text and 4G LTE Web page browsing, along with data access to streaming audio, video and gaming content, downloads and Android applications.
“Our commitment to offering premium, feature-rich smartphones was once again fulfilled today with the introduction of the Samsung Galaxy Indulge, which will allow consumers to experience the vast benefits of both MetroPCS’ 4G LTE services and the Android operating system,” said Roger D. Linquist, president, CEO and chairman of MetroPCS. “Mobile consumers no longer have to choose between low cost service and high-end Android handsets. Instead, they can truly have it all by being able to select from a full spectrum of feature and smartphones paired with 4G LTE services at an unmatched value.”
Powered by Android 2.2 (Froyo), the Galaxy Indulge is the perfect smartphone for those who want to manage every aspect of their lives from a mobile device. MetroPCS’ 4G LTE service delivers lightning fast Web page browsing and also allows customers to watch and listen to exclusive entertainment and multimedia content from their favorite shows through the MetroSTUDIO application. Quick access to the Android Market™ provides more than 100,000 applications to consumers’ fingertips and Android’s intuitive user interface with Samsung TouchWiz enhancements makes customizing the device’s home screens simple and easy. The Galaxy Indulge’s combination touch screen/QWERTY keyboard means consumers can send messages via e-mail, SMS or social media channels through whichever input method they choose.
“The Galaxy Indulge integrates two of Samsung’s core product investments; the Android platform and bringing powerful and intuitive 4G-enabled devices to the U.S. market,” said Omar Khan, chief strategy officer for Samsung Mobile. “The Galaxy Indulge is loaded with the speed of the Android OS, true mobile broadband connectivity and a 1GHz processor with rich multimedia features for premium movie and TV content.”
The Galaxy Indulge provides complete access to Google Mobile services, including Google Search™, Google Maps™, Gmail™ and YouTube™. This sleek smartphone features a 3 megapixel camera and camcorder with auto-focus, music player, Stereo Bluetooth® capabilities and expandable memory storage up to 32GB. Additionally, the Galaxy Indulge includes a 4GB microSD™ card, preloaded with the action film “IRONMAN 2,” produced by Paramount Pictures(2).
The Samsung Galaxy Indulge is the second LTE-enabled mobile phone offered by MetroPCS, following the Samsung Craft™ which was introduced in late 2010. The Galaxy Indulge will be available in MetroPCS stores and online later this week with a suggested retail price of $399 plus tax.
Visit www.metropcs.com for store location information or to purchase the Samsung Galaxy Indulge online and sign up for service plans. To find out more information on the Samsung Galaxy Indulge, please visit www.samsungwireless.com or www.samsungusanews.com.
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 FROM GAMERTELL - A recent study by Envisional concludes that piracy is pretty rampant on the Web, possibly accounting for a quarter of all Internet traffic.
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 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile If you’re not too keen on getting smartphones that are either powered by iOs or Android, then AT&T is giving you a nice option by way of the new HTC Freestyle. Arriving on AT&T by Feb 13, the HTC Freestyle is a quick messaging phone designed to run on the Brew Mobile Platform. The Brew MP is an alternative OS which offers smartphone-like apps to customers who want full-featured messaging phone. The HTC Freestyle features a 3.2-inch touchscreen display, an aluminum unibody construction, a 3.2MP camera with video recorder, full HTML browser, AT&T Navigator, AT&T Music and AT&T Radio, microSD support up to 32GB and 3.5mm hedset jack. It also feature the HTC Sense UI which lets you use customizable widgets and Friendstream for your social networking needs. HTC Freestyle will be available under a two-year contract with AT&T and will only cost you $99.99 and $50 mail-in rebate. Via [AT&T Media Newsroom] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Computers, Mobile Computers We already know that the upcoming RIM BlackBerry PlayBook will be available on Sprint, but how about other national carriers? According to an uncovered informational page launched by a marketing company known to work with both RIM and Verizon Wireless, it seems as if the PlayBook will launch on Verizon as well and possibly as an LTE device. The informational page, as you can see above, lists the main features of the tablet including the BlackBerry logo, the Verizon logo, and an image of the tablet. Unfortunately, we do not have official confirmation from Verizon Wireless or RIM that the PlayBook will, indeed, launch on Verizon. The BlackBerry PlayBook would be a welcomed addition to a tablet lineup that would feature the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Tab and the Motorola Xoom. Via [Engadget] Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Apple, Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile  It looks like there’s no stopping the iPhone 4 world domination. Unlike before when the original iPhone 4 was released, it took a long time before it was made available through other channels other than AT&T. But now, with the Verizon iPhone 4 this won’t the case since you can also grab your unit from select Walmart retail stores starting Feb 10, yes that’s starting tomorrow.
Verizon iPhone 4 will be available at nearly 600 in-store wireless areas of Walmart. There’s no difference price range though. Walmart will be offering the Verizon iPhone 4 still at $199 for the 16GB model. What’s good about this deal though is that Walmart will also be selling a variety of accessories that you can purchase to go along with your iPhone 4. So, you’ll have a field day selecting car chargers, cases, wraps, and other hands free accessories. So, if you’re planning to get the Verizon iPhone 4, be sure to check out the nearest Walmart store starting tomorrow. Via [PRNewswire] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 FROM APPLETELL - Swiftpoint offers a different kind of mouse, with all of the functions of a traditional mouse (and more), but small enough to use on a laptop’s palm rest.
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 Section: Communications, Mobile, Computers, Mobile Computers, Hardware HP has finally announced its upcoming tablet PC aka official iPad rival - the HP TouchPad. From its name alone, you can already deduce the fact that HP is certainly gearing up their tablet device as an iPad competitor. From specs to appearance, there’s no denying that HP did its homework and made sure that it will be coming out with a nice tablet device worthy of a space in the ever expanding tablet market. But the question is, does the HP TouchPad has what it takes to compete not only against the iPad but also against the Android tablets? Let’s take a closer look at what the HP TouchPad has to offer. Foremost among its features is of course the fact that the HP TouchPad will be running on latest webOS which according to HP was optimized for the large screen real estate of the TouchPad. Hence, you should expect the TouchPad’s screen to be bright and beautiful. Also, to make it perfect for video calling, the HP TouchPad was equipped with Beats Audio technology for a great sound through its built-in stereo speakers. Now for its technical specs and features, the HP ToucPad features a 9.7-inch XGA capacitive, multitouch screen with a vibrant 18-bit color, 1024x768 resolution display, a 1.3MP front-facing camera, light sensor, accelerometer, compass (magnetometer), and gyroscope, a-GPS for the 3G model, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 16GB or 32GB internal storage. For processing power, the HP TouchPad will rely on a Qualcomm Snapdragon dual-CPU APQ8060 1.2GHz. Impressed? If those specs made you somewhat excited to get your hands on the HP TouchPad, you’ll have to wait until summer when HP releases the HP TouchPad. Read [HP TouchPad] and [Palm Blog] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Smartphones, Mobile To say the Pre 2 had a short lifespan would be an understatement. Today during it’s “Think Beyond” WebOS press conference HP announced the successor to the Pre line, the Pre 3. Unlike the Pre 2, the Pre 3 is more than just a simple update to the Pre+ with a few minor upgrades. The Pre 3 doesn’t totally deviant from the Pre 2, it does keep a similar overall look, but even with a quick glance the Pre 3 is noticeably taller. That’s because HP finally moved away from the 3.1-inch screen to a 3.6-inch screen, complete with a resolution of 480x800. Inside there’s one of the newest Snapdragon processors running at 1.4 GHz. With the increased power you get a 5 MP back-facing camera capable of 720p video, and a VGA front-facing camera. The front-facing camera can be used for video calling, but it’s not clear what service you need to use for it. This is the kind of WebOS phone I was hoping the Pre 2 would be. It’s nice to see HP finally getting around to making it. Unfortunately we have to wait around for summer for the Pre 3. That’s a long wait, and dangerously close to the launch of the iPhone 5. Palm didn’t do so well when it launched the first Pre near an iPhone launch. Hopefully HP can avoid that this time, the Pre 3 looks very exciting, and it’d be a shame for it to be overpowered by Apple’s latest. Read [Palm] Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Computers, Mobile Computers, Hardware, Netbooks, Wireless  According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple’s follow up to the smash hit iPad is rolling on factory lines now with an anticipated April delivery date. The Journal claims the unit will feature camera(s) and a faster processer. As is typical, Apple is keeping a lid on commenting on this rumor. The new model is expected to play a bit of catch up with tablets like the Samsung tab that has cameras and perhaps like the coming Motorola XOOM which features faster processers. As is Apple’s modus operandi, the new model is expected to be thinner as well. The Journal expects the price to be about the same as current models. “The new iPad will be thinner and lighter than the first model, these people said. It will have at least one camera on the front of the device for features like video-conferencing, but the resolution of the display will be similar to the first iPad, these people said. It will also have more memory and a more powerful graphics processor, they said.
A casual observer could note that Apple refreshes product on a pretty strict schedule annually. Since the original iPad was launched in April, it would seem reasonable that Apple’s 2nd attempt would come due at about this time. We don’t think the Journal is stretching their imagination too much here. Shown in the image above is a purported new bezel for the iPad 2. Read about it here. Read: [WSJ] Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
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In what is purported to be a all-hands email to Nokia employees, Stephen Elop, finally was the ostrich who took his head out of the sand and came to a startling realization: Nokia is in trouble. Elop carefully points out how unresponsive Nokia has been to start-up ecosystems like iOS and Android while at the same time getting eaten into on the low end. Elop points out Nokia is far from out and inspires his team to rise to the challenge. Elop’s email, which Engadget claims is real, is a comforting sign to many Nokia fans who’ve watched their company fall from high end favor. From the message: “[t]hey changed the game, and today, Apple owns the high-end range.” “Google has become a gravitational force, drawing much of the industry’s innovation to its core.” The brutal honesty coming from so high up in Nokia’s chain of command is refreshing. We’ve wondered aloud if Nokia realized the position they were in, if only in the US market. It is now clear they really were not aware. Nokia has the capacity, the minds and the desire to make an interesting comeback. As GI Joe used to tell me, “knowing is half the battle.” Read: [Engadget] Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
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According to International Data Corp, smartphones outsold PCs in the last quarter of 2010 in global sales. While sales of both PCs and smartphones were up from 2009, smartphone sales rose 87.2% year over year while PCs only grew 2.7%. Consider this news a sign of the times. It will come as no surprise to Gadgetell readers that smartphones have become powerhouses. From email to web browsing to GPS functionality and high def video recording, smartphones have invaded almost every need for electronics in our life. Many are choosing smartphones as a substitute for a PC, especially in developing countries. Smartphone growth is expected to continue to skyrocket. IDCs numbers do not include tablets such as iPods, iPads or Galaxy Tabs. These devices, which some argue can and will replace their PC functionality will continue to assault PC sales. Read: [Fortune] Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Smartphones, Mobile, Gadgets / Other, GPS/Navigation While there is no shortage of navigation apps available for the iPhone and everyone seems to have their favorite, one of the more often talked about has recently been updated. The app is MotionX GPS Drive and it now sits at version 9.0. But perhaps a little more important than the version number is the new features that have come along with the update. According to the what’s new section in the App Store—those using the app will now have live traffic. - New live traffic flow maps! Select Menu > Search > Traffic.
- Live traffic maps are available for free to all MotionX-GPS Drive users!
And the best part—the app remains low priced at just $0.99. Via [iOS App Store] and [Gizmodo] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Smartphones, Mobile  While we have not seen an official announcement for the HTC Wildfire 2, it looks like we have been given an official look at the device. Though, this comes by way of an ever so brief moment in a recent HTC promo video. That said, the Wildfire 2 looks fairly similar but not identical to the Wildfire 1 and while we were a little surprised to see this video posted now, we would not be all that surprised to see HTC get a little more official once Mobile World Congress kicks off. With that, check out the video (above) or image (below). Via [YouTube] and [BGR] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Smartphones, Mobile  Online retailer Wirefly has posted their HTC Thunderbolt unboxing video and while they have the device and have begin to play, that still does not mean anyone else can make the purchase just yet. In fact as of now, the release date and the pricing are all still a mystery. And to bring that down just a little bit further, the latest rumors are suggesting that Verizon has further delayed the launch of the Thunderbolt. That said, we are still hoping to see it come available sometime this month and are expecting the price to come in at $250. In the meantime, I guess we can enjoy the unboxing video. Via [YouTube] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile It looks like MetroPCS has a new Android smartphone available, and an LTE capable Android smartphone at that. The device is the Samsung Galaxy Indulge, except despite having some specs, pricing and the promise of in-store availability—there are not any pictures available on the website listing. That said, the Galaxy Indulge is priced (contract free) at $399 and is available with the $50 per month unlimited offering from Metro. In terms of specs, those thinking about picking up the Galaxy Indulge can expect to find a 4G LTE capable device that is running Android 2.2 Froyo and sporting a 3.5 inch HVGA (320 x 480) touchscreen display, 1GHz processor, microSD card slot, 3.2 megapixel camera and a 1500 mAh Li Ion battery. Furthermore, the handset will ship with a 2GB microSD card that comes pre-loaded with the Iron Man 2 movie. Via [MetroPCS] and [Engadget] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile Online retailer Wirefly has offered up a rather nice side-by-side comparison between the iPhone 4 and the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play and while it is nice to see the specs side by side, this chart did reveal one interesting item—the carrier. According to the details listed, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play is headed to Verizon Wireless. Of course this is far from an official announcement, but it does provide one with something to think about, especially if you wanted to go Android but were thinking of committing to the iPhone now that it is available for everyone to order. That said, we should find out soon enough as Sony Ericsson is going to be officially announcing the Xperia Play on February 13th as part of Mobile World Congress. Via [Wirefly] and [phoneArena] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Smartphones, Mobile, Computers, Mobile Computers HP gave us an ever so brief teaser of a webOS device last week and whatever it was should be officially unveiled this evening. Yup, the Palm / HP Think Beyond event is scheduled to kick off at 1PM EST this afternoon. Will it be tablets, smartphones or a total flop? Time will tell, and we would be lying if we were to say that we are not curious. Via [Palm] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Apple, Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile Its an iPhone 4, and its now on the Verizon network. But with that obvious fact aside, here is another—the iPhone can now be ordered online with Verizon and/or Apple. And the good news here, this time the orders are not limited to current Verizon customers. With that, those who place an order now can have the iPhone shipped or you can choose to wait another day and head into a Verizon or Apple retail store at 7AM on the morning of the 10th and get one in person. Either way though, the Verizon iPhone 4 is now available for anyone and everyone who wants. Via [Verizon Wireless] and [Apple] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
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