Section: Communications, Cellphones, Smartphones, Mobile Amazon has just announced the availability of its new Amazon App made specifically for Windows Phone 7 device. This free app provides Amazon customers with a fast and convenient way of shopping from Amazon.com including Amazon’s partner merchants. Obviously, you’ll enjoy these feature wherever you go for as long as you have your Windows Phone 7 device with you. The Amazon Windows Phone 7 app is a well designed mobile commerce app that displays product details in single view and letsy ou scroll horizontally to search and buy without the need to load new screen. It also eliminates the need to leave the app and open up a new mobile browser window. It also lets you read customer reviews, browse related products and of course purchase an item directly inside the app. The app also allows you to access your Amazon.com account as well as partake of Amazon’s usual features including Gold Box Deal of the Day, Lightning Deals as well as other features including personalized recommendations, wish lists, 1-click ordering, Amazon Prime membership, order tracking and more. Product [Windows Phone 7 Amazon app] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
  Section: Apple, Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile It looks like at least one Verizon iPhone customer got a surprise when they opened the box—a device that was still in test mode. Of course, while interesting to look at and possibly worth something in terms of a collectible for a rapid Apple fan, this is certainly not going to help anyone who actually needs their phone to do things like make calls or surf the web. Via [Engadget] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 FROM APPLETELL - AT&T intends to bundle this with their unlimited texting plan, and it’s obviously intended to draw consumers away from Verizon now that the iPhone is available on multiple carriers in the US. But is it enough? I’d say no.
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 Section: Computers, Mobile Computers  While we are trying to keep our webOS tablet excitement in check, its hard to deny that at first glance the HP TouchPad looks like a nice device. Of course, the real kicker here is going to be the price and at this point that is still not known. That said, it looks like the first HP TouchPad promo video has hit the web. Bottom line, just in case you have not yet gotten your fill of TouchPad information—here is another 1 minute worth. Via [YouTube] and [PreCentral] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Computers, Mobile Computers, Gadgets / Other, ebooks HP unveiled their webOS tablet yesterday during the Think Beyond press event and it looks like we have a additional detail in terms of an available app. Amazon has officially announced plans to release a Kindle app. A release date was not given, but that said, a release date for the TouchPad was not given either. Bottom line, those who are using the Kindle should be happy to hear that they will have access to the "Buy Once, Read Everywhere" experience once the TouchPad is available. Keep reading to check out the full press release… Via [Amazon] Amazon Announces Free “Buy Once, Read Everywhere” Kindle App for webOS TouchPad Amazon’s free “Buy Once, Read Everywhere” Kindle app that lets users read andsync over 810,000 of the most popular books will be available on the new HP TouchPad SEATTLE, Feb 09, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE)—(NASDAQ: AMZN) - Amazon.com today announced that it will launch a free Kindle app for webOS tailored for the new HP TouchPad. Like all Kindle apps, Kindle for webOS will let customers “Buy Once, Read Everywhere” - on Kindle, Kindle 3G, Kindle DX, iPad, iPod touch, iPhone, PC, Mac, BlackBerry, Windows Phone 7, Android-based devices, and this summer, the HP TouchPad. Amazon’s Whispersync technology syncs your place across devices, so you can pick up where you left off and never lose your place. For more information about the free Kindle apps, go to www.amazon.com/kindleapps. “When you buy a Kindle book, you can already read it on Kindle and our free ‘Buy Once, Read Everywhere’ apps for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, PC, Mac, BlackBerry, Windows Phone 7, and Android-based devices, so you never have to worry about what to do with your books if you change devices or platforms,” said Dorothy Nicholls, Director, Amazon Kindle. “We’re very excited to add webOS to this list. As with our other Kindle apps, the webOS app will be free and will incorporate our Whispersync technology so you can seamlessly switch between devices and platforms and never be without your reading.” Kindle for webOS was demonstrated for the first time today at HP’s press conference announcing the new HP TouchPad. “We’re working with Amazon to bring HP customers the free Kindle app and, along with it, the largest selection of the most popular books,” said Jon Oakes, director, TouchPad Product Marketing, HP. “TouchPad’s beautiful, fully featured Kindle app supports the Kindle features users already know and love, and it’s one of the first Kindle applications to support the latest Kindle features like Collections.” With Kindle devices and Kindle apps, customers can choose from over 810,000 books in the U.S. Kindle Store - the largest selection of the most popular books that people want to read—including New Releases and 103 of 110 New York Times Bestsellers. Over 670,000 of the books in the Kindle Store are $9.99 or less, including 73 New York Times Bestsellers. With Kindle Worry-Free Archive, books you purchase from the Kindle Store are automatically backed up online in your Kindle library on Amazon where they can be re-downloaded wirelessly for free, anytime. Customers can learn more about the free Kindle apps at www.amazon.com/kindleapps.
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Another day and another little tidbit of information regarding the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet—it looks like it will be available with Office Depot. The latest details are arriving by way of a screen capture of an internal system—in other words these are still unconfirmed and may still change. That said, based on the image it looks like the PlayBook will arrive sometime in late March or early April and it will be priced from $499 (for the 16GB model). Via [CrackBerry] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
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HP seems to have done a good job at getting coverage for their Think Beyond event which took place yesterday, after all there was plenty of news coverage both during and after the event as well as a live stream while it was taking place—but now there is also the option to watch the 2 hour event by way of YouTube. Yup, HP has posted the 1 hour and 49 minute webOS Think Beyond event video so you can now get a recap or simply watch along as they unveil the Veer and Pre 3 smartphones as well as the TouchPad tablet. Via [HP Corporate Blog] and [YouTube] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 FROM APPLETELL - Plenty of developers have released Valentine’s themed apps and updates, and a few are getting into the mood with sales and specials. Tap (pinch or swipe) into your inner romantic.
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For the second time in recent days, The Daily iPad app has been updated. The latest update adds another point to the version number, now up to 1.0.2 and once again comes with a promise of “better performance and stability” as well as a warning for existing users to delete the current version of the app before installing the update. That said, the other items that were noted as coming with version 1.0.2 include; - Crisper swiping between articles
- Various bug fixes
- Twitter sign-in for sharing is fixed
- Smoother opening experience
- Improvements to carousel rotation
If nothing else, you have to give the app developers some credit as it seems they are working hard to make reading The Daily a smooth experience. And speaking personally, I hope they succeed. Via [The Daily (App Store link)] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 FROM APPLETELL - The publishers of “Beginning iPhone 4 Development: Exploring the iOS SDK” were kind enough to offer Appletell readers three sample chapters and a 25% discount.
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 Section: Communications, Smartphones, Mobile  Despite the promise that webOS 2.0 was going to roll-out to all existing hardware, it looks like Palm HP has changed their minds. The disappointing news arrived almost as a side note to yesterdays webOS event, but seems to have come from Jon Rubinstein. Anyway, according to the details given, the Pixi and Pixi Plus as well as the Pre and Pre Plus are all going to remain where they are in terms of webOS. Bummer, but hey, that is part of the smartphone game—sometimes you get an upgrade and sometimes you don’t. That said, Rubinstein did go on to mention that current Palm users would get “something special” once the newly announced devices come available but at this point what exactly that means remains a mystery—maybe discounted pricing in terms of an upgrade to the Pre 3 or Veer. Of course, some Pre Plus users on Verizon may not be all that willing to upgrade as they are already getting that Mobile Hotspot for free which means it may come down to which is more important—free Mobile Hotspot or new hardware with webOS 2.x. Me personally, I would opt for the Pre Plus as is. Via [Engadget] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Computers, Mobile Computers, Hardware, Wireless  In a storm of fast floating rumors, TechCrunch has now forward with a “trusted source” that says Apple’s current plan is introduce the iPad 3 this fall. Apple has not yet commented on the existence of the second generation of the iPad, much less the third. What is driving this new round of craziness?
You can blame John Gruber. In a wrap up post on HP’s event at which a fine looking tablet was announced Gruber wrote, “Summer feels like a long time away. If my theory is right, they're not only going to be months behind the iPad 2, but if they slip until late summer, they might bump up against the release of the iPad 3. And not only did they announce this with a distant ship date, they did it with no word on pricing." Gruber went out of his way to into that bit about the iPad 3 with, this is a guess. But that got some writers thinking and pressing their Apple contacts. One writer, MG Sigler, struck apparent gold: “We've now heard that this "fall surprise" is related to this would-be iPad 3. We don't have any more concrete information beyond that. But, as of right now, the plan is apparently to release one iteration of the iPad in the next few weeks. And then blow the doors open with another new version in the fall.” The logic is looking two fold at this point, Apple’s fall event traditionally showed off iPods for the holiday buying season. iPods have been in decline and Apple may be looking to spiff up the fall event with some tablet goodness. The other branch of reason lends itself to timing. This summer, we expect to see the Moto XOOM running Android, the just-announced HP TouchPad running webOS and the BlackBerry Playbook. That’s some serious competition that we expect will likely take a bite out of iPad sales. Apple surely sees tablets as a serious market now and might seize the fall event to keep consumers purchasing iOS products. At this point, it’s anyone’s guess if Apple will deviate from their yearly intros to sneak something in. Read: [TechCrunch] and [Daring Fireball] Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 FROM GAMERTELL - Club Nintendo members have two new rewards to shoot for, a reversible pouch to carry a DS, DSi or 3DS and a replica of the original Nintendo Game & Watch: Ball handheld.
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 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile AT&T just announced its new service - Unlimited Mobile to Any Mobile. To be available soon, AT&T’s Unlimited Mobile to Any Mobile service will give customers unlimited mobile calling features to any mobile number in America. That’s any mobile number folks, regardless of which mobile network that number belongs to. The service will be available for AT&T customers with an unlimited messaging plan and a qualifying voice plan. AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets chief marketing office, David Christopher said that the service was part of AT&T’s move to give their customers more options and better value for their messaging and voice plans. "Mobile to Any Mobile is an exciting offer that will keep our customers connected to the people they want to talk to, when they want to talk to them, without the hassle of watching minutes. We're giving customers more options and even better value. And when you include Rollover Minutes, a benefit available exclusively from AT&T that lets customers keep their unused minutes for all domestic calls, including to landline numbers, it's clear that AT&T offers the most flexibility in the industry," said Mr. Christopher. Unlimited Mobile to Any Mobile will be available on a $20 monthly individual plan subscription and $30 per month Family Talk Plan subscription. Read [AT&T Media Newsroom] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Apple, Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile Those who were waiting for the iPhone 4 to come available for in-store purchases can breath a sigh of relief today as the handset is now available at Verizon and Apple retail locations as well as with Walmart. Bottom line, the Verizon iPhone 4 is now available for anyone and everyone that wishes to make a purchase. And don’t forget, those Verizon and Apple retail stores were opening a bit early today, in fact they are already open. Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 FROM APPLETELL - If you’re wanting to get your hands on a Verizon iPhone 4, you’ll be able to do so by lining up at one of the nearly 600 Walmart locations across the country.
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 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Smartphones, Mobile Aside from the HP TouchPad and the HP Pre3, HP also announced a new device. To be specific a small smartphone packed with big features that you’d normally find in bigger mobile handsets. Dubbed HP Veer, this smartphone measures a mere 54.5 mm x 84.0 mm x 15.1 mm and only weighs 103 grams. And of course, it also boasts HP webOS. Other features of the HP Veer looks impressive as well. These include a 2.57-inch glass display, full slide-out keyboard, 8GB of internal user storage, Adobe Flash Player 10.1 beta, Wi-Fi, integrated GPS, a 5MP camera. For power the HP Veer boasts of a Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7230800-MHz processor and is also laoded with HP Synergy, an exclusive feature that brings together information from multiple resources across the web automatically. The HP Veer smartphone is slated for release in the early Spring. Pricing and availability is yet to be announced. Now, the question is, can the HP Veer together with the HP Pre3 bring back the glory days of the Palm smartphone line now that HP has taken over? Product [HP Veer] Via [Engadget] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
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