Section: Communications, Mobile, Computers, Mobile Computers, Hardware With the big push behind Honeycomb, it shouldn’t be all that surprising that Motorola would try to bring the Xoom to more carriers instead of sticking with just Verizon. Here we have what looks to be a Xoom with a Sprint logo in the corner where we’d normally see the Verizon logo. Bringing the Xoom to Sprint makes sense, given that the current Xoom uses CDMA on Verizon. It shouldn’t be too difficult to bring the 3G Xoom over to Sprint. What we don’t know is whether Motorola plans to bring WiMAX to the Xoom so Sprint users can also benefit from 4G data. Seems like that would be a good plan, but we’ll have to wait for an official announcement, or an image with the screen turned on to tell. Untile then, enjoy the possibilities of a real Android tablet coming to Sprint sometime in the next few months. Read [BGR] Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Smartphones, Mobile For Nokia fans, here’s something to look forward to. The Nokia RM-609, more popularly known as the Nokia E6 has just passed through the FCC’s scrutiny. You know what happens next after this, right? Yes, expect the Nokia E6 to hit the U.S. market soon. And to make you more excited about this upcoming Nokia smartphone, the FCC documents show that it feature tri-ban UMTS/HSDPA connectivity (850 / 1700 / 1900 MHz). This means, said smartphone will be compatible with both AT&T and T-Mobile USA’s network. But the question is - will any of them be willing enough to carry the Nokia E6? As for its features, we don’t know much about the Nokia E6 as of now, but what we do know is that this will be Nokia first device with a landscape touchscreen display with 640x480 pixels resolution. It will also have a full QWERTY keyboard like most of the Nokia E series phones. Unfortunately, we could not tell you right now as to when this smartphone will be released, probably not too long for now. We’ll keep you posted. Via [FCC] and [Unwired View] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Smartphones, Mobile LogMeIn Ignition for iPad and iPhone has just been bumped to version 2.0.264 with quite a handful of features that improve the app’s functionality and usefulness. In case you haven’t tried using LogMeIn yet either on your iPhone or iPad, well it’s a pretty useful app that lets you remotely control your PC or MAC as well as view, transfer and save files or folders. LogMeIn Ignition for iPad and iPhone is indeed a powerful app. This is also probably the reason for its hefty price - $29.99 in case you’re interested to know. And if you’ve purchased the app before, hit up the update button from your iOS device’s App Store and enjoy the following new features: - view files/folders on one or more computers
- copy/move files or folders to local storage on your iOS devices from your computers
- save PC and MAC files directly to your iOS devices so that you can view them offline
- locally saved files can now be updated locally with changes you did on remote computers
- local folder and filing system with the app
- files can now be transferred between remote computers
- iPad support for wireless printing
- wake a sleeping computer via Wake-On-LAN
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 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Smartphones, Mobile, Web, Web 2.0 / Social Networking Talks about the INQ Cloud Touch, a new Android device made specifically for social media fans has been going around for quite some time now. But since then, nothing concrete has come out about its release and availability, until now. The INQ Cloud Touch is finally arriving on April 16 and will be available for sale over at Carphone Warehouse and Best Buy UK. The INQ Cloud Touch is a special device for one simple reason - it has Facebook at its heart. As such it lets you access your Facebook friends’ whereabouts as well as your Facebook News feed. The device runs on Android 2.2 and features a Facebook app that streams live, real-time Facebook news feed to the device’s homescreen. It also has one-touch links to Facebook Chat, Friends, Messages, Wall and Notifications. In addition, the INQ Cloud Touch is the first device to use the Facebook social graph API. This will let you follow updates from the friends you interact with most of the time. Other features of the INQ Cloud Touch include - Facebook Places and Facebook Events that integrate with the Google Calendar. The INQ Cloud Touch is up for pre-order now from Carphone Warehouse. It will set you back for just £20 a month on contract, £199.95 on PAYG or £299.95 SIM free and will be available on April 6. via [Android Community] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Tethering is a great feature, but is fairly expensive. AT&T charges $45 a month for tethering with a total of 4GB of data for your phone and other devices. AT&T wants to make sure that it gets the money if you do decide to use tethering. AT&T customers who have been tethering their devices for free have gotten emails from AT&T telling them that they have to pay up. Users don’t have to pay for all the months that they previously used tethering for free, but AT&T will start tethering charging them for a tethering plan if they continue. Those same users have the option to simply stop to avoid paying. Free tethering can be accomplished through apps, specifically a MyWi for those with jailbroken iPhones. MyWi offered mobile hotspot for the iPhone before Apple brought the feature with the recent release of iOS 4.3. What MyWi does allow for that iOS 4.3 doesn’t is mobile hotspot for iPhones other than the iPhone 4. So, if you need mobile hotspot but are still using an iPhone 3GS, it seems AT&T won’t stop you from jailbreaking, if that’s what you’re into. Read [OS X Daily] Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: When a phone comes out with 8GB of internal storage, you expect to be able to use maybe about 7GB of that space for apps and media. It seems that’s not the case with the HTC Thunderbolt, as users are reporting that they’re seeing a lot less available storage. HTC Thunderbolt users seem to only be able to use 2.5GB of the phone’s 8GB of internal storage. So, you have 2.5GB of space for all your apps on the phone. Or, that would eb the case if the phone didn’t come with a 32GB microSD card. That’s a total of 34.5GB of space for apps and media, which is 2.5GB more than the iPhone 4. Most apps are easily transferred over to the microSD card so space really shouldn’t be too much of an issue. The microSD card does alleviate the frustration, but there’s no clear reason why only 2.5GB of internal storage is available. Unless the code for LTE and all those pack-in apps are taking up all the extra space. That seems a bit unrealistic, though. I’m not sure how big apps are on Android, but I have 145 apps on my iPhone that take up 6.3 GB, there’s no way the pack-in apps can take up close to 4.5GBs. Perhaps we’ll find out when the phone is rooted, until then users will just have to be happy with the microSD card it seems. Read [Phandroid] Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Audio, Headphones, Portable Audio, Reviews, Peep Shows, Features, Originals What is being reviewed?
Up for review today are the Crooks & Castles XL-CC1 headphones by Collab Electronics. These headphones can be found by way of Amazon and are priced at $149. That said, keep reading the review and find out if these are worthy of your money. Disclaimer: The Crooks & Castles XL-CC1 headphones were provided to Gadgetell by Collab Electronics for the purpose of this review. The specs - Frequency response: 20Hz - 20KHz
- Driver size: 57mm
- Impedance: 32 ohms
- Recommended power: 25 mW
- Max power: 100 mW
- Cable length: 2 meters (about 75 inches)
- Weight (without cable): 325 grams (about 1.24 ounces)
- Plus: 1/8 inch
My thoughts Right from the beginning you get a nice sense of quality with the headphones. Of course, initially that is not from the headphones themselves, but from the packaging. They are shipped in a bamboo box. Yup, a special wooden box and while it was noted that the box can be used to store your headphones at home, it seems a bit much. Heck, in the few weeks that I had these in the office and was testing them out, they rarely left my desk and never made it back into the box until it was time to pack them back up for shipping. That aside though, thankfully the quality was not just in the box, the headphones seemed high quality from the beginning. Lets say this—they are big and have some weight and despite that—are super comfortable on the head. To take that a step further, they were super comfortable even after wearing them for hours on end. The one complaint we had was in the cord length, a 75 inch cord is long, and it seems even longer for a product that sports the “Made for” iPod, iPhone and iPad branding. Plugging these into our iPhone and walking around made for some interesting times trying to shove the extra feet of cord into a pocket. That aside though, the cord length was much nicer when plugged into a computer and sitting at a desk. And one other point about the cord, it is flat and seems to be rather durable, plus it sports an in-line remote with features such as play/pause and volume up/down. Other perks of the headphones were the soft bag that doubles as a cleaning cloth. The over the head portion and the ear cups were both nicely padded. And perhaps a little more important towards the long term wear—the ear cups were on the large side, which actually made our ears feel a little better as they were not being crunched all day. In terms of sound, no complaints from us. We listened to a variety of music types ranging from locally stored MP3’s as well as streaming with Slacker Radio. Plus, there was also some Audible listening as well as general podcast listening. The bottom line As far as the quality based on price, we would say they are worth the purchase price and therefor would not hesitate to recommend to someone looking to purchase a higher quality set of headphones at a mid-$100 price point. Product [Crooks & Castles XL-CC1 Headphones by Collab Electronics] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Haven’t caught all of the Gadgetell news this week? Here's your chance to catch up on this week’s top 10 articles! - Why is Apple screwing with iPad 2 customers?
” Steamed. That’s how I’d explain my feelings today as I attempt to get my hands on an iPad 2. The reason for my rant today: Apple’s product focus means customer service is going by the wayside and…” MORE » - Amazon Kindle now available in UK retail stores, Best Buy and Carphone Warehouse
” It’s amazing how the Amazon Kindle e-reader still manage to get consumer interests as it continues to get distribution deals from other retailers internationally. Well, it only goes to show that the market for e-reader is…” MORE » - BlackBerry PlayBook demo video surfaces
” A nice BlackBerry PlayBook hands on video has recently been posted by the crew over at Tracy and Matt. The video comes in at nearly 12 minutes and give a solid overall, and what appears to be an honest look at…” MORE » - Google Mobile App renamed to Google Search, new looks and features
” Google has just announced that its previous Google Mobile Apps, available in the App Store has been redesigned and is now called Google Search app. Working faster and easier on your iPhone and iPod Touch than its previous iteration, the…” MORE » - Who bought the iPad 2: 70% new buyers
” If your’re looking for proof that Apple has created a new market, look no further than the iPad 2. According to Fortune, Gene Muster sent his team to interview line-waiters in New York City and came back with some interesting results. The most of which: 70% didn’t…” MORE » - Time Warner launched live streaming television app for iPad
” If you’re a Time Warner Cable video subscriber, well this new iPad app called TWCable TV is for you. Launched just now, TWCable TV for iPad lets you watch selected live cable TV channels in the comforts of your…” MORE » - Samsung Infuse 4G gets FCC approval on way to AT&T
” MORE » - Best Buy confirms Thunderbolt release, will launch at $249.99 and then increase to $299.99
” Following Verizon Wireless’ announcement of the availability of the new HTC Thunderbolt 4G on March 17, Best Buy also announced that the said Android smartphone will be available in all Best Buy, Best Buy Mobile standalone stores and online…” MORE » - iPhone Personal Hotspot sends GPS to WiFi iPad
” With iOS 4.3 bringing Mobile Hotspot to all iPhone 4s, the iPad 2 WiFi + 3G seemed a bit unnecessary. That is unless you really need the GPS chip in your iPad. Now we have evidence that if you have an…” MORE » - Rumor: Microsoft has killed the Zune
” To say the Zune was never really a success would seem to be an understatement. Despite Microsoft’s best effort, the Zune never really took off. Not even the fantastic Zune HD sold very well. It seems that Microsoft may have finally given…” MORE »
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 Section: Communications, Smartphones, Computers, Mobile Computers, Features, Originals, Columns, Who's On Crack 
What's the most common phrase heard around the Gadgetell newsroom? Is it "I love tablets?",or "that's dope!" or "iPad!"? Answer: none of them, it's "they are on crack." This week we take a look back at the things that made us chuckle in the tech world. Assembled here are companies whose moves are so strange, we suspect some illegal substances are involved. Let's see how much of it was fueled by illegal drugs, I am edited to say allegedly, but we all know the truth. The accused: XOOM is missing the boat
Tablet makers (sans Apple), its like you’re not even trying.
iPad 2 WiFi GPS solution doesn’t hold water
Why you should buy an ASUS Chromebook for $200 
XOOM WiFi version refuses to get under limbo stick “Yes, but the iPad is $499.” Consumers are a funny lot. We hear a price and it tends to stick; then we compare all subsequent products to that magic price. Motorola seems to have missed this. Our Arnold Zafra posts, “Costco is offering up the WiFi XOOM for only $589. That's $10 off from the offer of other retailers including Amazon.com, Best Buy, RadioShack, select Sam's Club location, Staples and Walmart.” Some consumers will realize that to compare apples to apples, you’d need to pick the $599 iPad 2 32GB version to compare the XOOM table against. That’s more the fair fight but will consumers get past the intitial, “well it’s more” argument that Apple’s already set up in their heads? The first question to my mind is, “WTF is Moto thinking not offering a bargain priced (assuming you can call 500 bones a deal) XOOM?” I mean seriously, it’s like Avis announcing, hey, we’re only offering Jaguar cars to rent. The only answer I can come up with is Moto is looking to prosper on the backs of Android fans (who are willing to pay a premium), not the unwashed masses that are lining up every frickin’ time I tried to buy an iPad 2. Are tablet makers trying to catch iPad? And speaking of the 100 people who seem to be in front of me in the iPad lines I’ve been in, why is no one trying to sway us when we are most vulnerable/frustrated. I am no guerrilla marketing genius, but it would seem to me if you are looking for a tablet-loving captive audience, you’d do no better than to be outside of an Apple store any time they announce they’ll have more iPads in stock tomorrow. Heck, CES doesn’t have that many tablet lovers. Why is there no MOTO street team passing around XOOMs so iPad waiters can play angry birds or just simply get a taste of the wonders of Android? Where’s Samsung letting people TAB it up? Wouldn’t that be an amazing sounding board and chance to work on your pitch? Surely, the lure of availability plus the convenience of no waiting around for hours only to go home yet again empty handed would tempt more than a few. This leads me back to thinking the Android tablet makers are not looking for mainstream success. That would seem counter-intuitive in light of their expensive national advertising campaign. If they are just trying to reach the geeks, surely there are less expensive ways; like showing up at a LAN party, robot fight club or hover car competition should do the trick. Maybe it’s me, but MOTO and Sammy: you’re doing it wrong. 
WiFi iPad GPS solution misses point Our Shawn Ingram jumped all over the breakthrough that users with a WiFi only iPad could get GPS info by tethering to an iPhone 4. He wrote, “So, now there really doesn't seem to be much of a reason to buy a WiFi + 3G version of the new iPad 2. If you have an iPhone 4 you can get everything you could want out of the WiFi version of the iPad 2. Sure, you lose the option of spending only $14.99 a month for a minimal amount of data. But, you save $130 when buying the iPad 2. I'd say that's a pretty good trade, especially considering you can use Personal Hotspot with almost any other device as well.” At the risk of drawing Shawn’s ire, I need to point to point out some GPS basics which, by the way, all the other blogs that reported on this failed to mention as well: that’s a crappy solution. Yes, you’ll get a location but that’s pretty worthless. If your usage requires GPS, like me where I’ll be using navigation apps while on the ocean, then burning both my iPhone battery and my iPad battery is a bad idea. As they iPhone tethers the connection and fires up the location, you’re left with two greatly depowered batteries at the end of any significant trip. On a boat, that just isn’t prudent. How about in the car? Firing up the iPad just to tether the data off the iPhone seems like an expensive way to navigate around. IF you’re that lost that this suddenly makes sense, than battery power probably plays a factor and you really could just get by navigating with one device. Two just seems like gadget gluttony, no? If you’re already knee-deep in a tethering plan, it’s a neat freebie. But it in no way should change a persons mind about which iPad to buy. That’s my real-world use usage case, not just someone who found a hack. 
ASUS rolling out a Chromebook? Our Editor, Robert Nelson wrote up this report, “...according to this DigiTimes report, it looks like Asus may be one of those who will be rolling out a Chrome OS based netbook. Based on the information that is available at this time, the device will be a netbook and feature a 10.1 inch display, single-core Intel Atom processor and thanks in part to using Chrome OS—it should come in priced as low as $200.” Robert’s advice: “if Asus is able to offer a 10 inch netbook running Chrome OS—I will pick one up from day one.”
My advice: “you should do the same.” The reasoning is pretty simple: the Chromebook is a remarkably simple and stable machine. I’ve given up writing on a Windows machine after the 3rd sudden freeze up that lost an hours worth of work again. The Chrome OS powered machine is simple, fast and wicked light. I said as much here. At the very least, a Chromebook could be the poor mans iPad. It’s that good and almost as fun. Stupid-crazy lines, hype and Apple tax sold separately. Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile Boost Mobile has begun sending out press invites for an upcoming event with Samsung Mobile. The event is going to take place on April 5th in New York City and while the details are rather light at this point, most are expecting to see something Android related. That said, the invitation is rather cryptic and does not offer much in terms of details or even hints. Anyone have any guess? If nothing else, it could easily serve as the best Android device to come to Boost, of course, it would not be all that hard to beat the current lineup—the Motorola i1. Via [Phandroid] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Audio, Portable Audio, Communications, Smartphones, Mobile, Computers, Mobile Computers, Web, Online Music/Video Sirius XM Radio have updated their iOS app, the app is called SiriusXM Internet Radio and what was once designed for the iPhone and iPod touch has now gone universal and is sporting optimizations for the larger display on the iPad. The latest update brings the app up to version 1.4 and it requires iOS 3.0 or later. And yes, this one also requires the user to have a subscription with Sirius XM, though they do offer a free trial for first time users. With that, here is what comes new with version 1.4; - Optimized For iPad & Retina Display
- AAC+ For Better Reliability & Sound Quality
- Album Art & Artist Biographies
- AirPlay Support on iOS 4.3
- New App Design & Updated Branding
- Bug-Fixes and Stability Improvements
Otherwise, the SiriusXM Internet Radio app offers over 120 channels that contains a mix of music, sports, news, talk, entertainment and comedy. Via [SiriusXM Internet Radio (App Store link)] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Mobile  We have seen a few US carriers begin offering free calling and free texting to Japan during the crisis and the latest to join that crowd has become Boost Mobile. The Boost offer will run retroactively from March 11th and remain in effect until April 11th and include calls and text messages. The one catch, Pay As You Go customers will still see the standard airtime rate of 10 cents per minute. That said, keep reading to check out the full message from Boost…
Boost Mobile Offers Fee Waivers and Credits for Wireless Calls and Texts To and From Japan Here at Boost Mobile we are saddened by the events in Japan and our hearts go out to those impacted by this tragedy. To aid wireless customers in making critical contact with family, friends and emergency personnel in Japan following last week's earthquake and resulting tsunamis, Boost Mobile is waiving and/or crediting all standard text messaging and international fees for customers sending and receiving text messages to/from Japan. In addition, Boost is waiving and/or crediting all surcharges for voice calls made to Japan. The standard airtime rate of 10 cents per minute will still apply for customers on our Pay As You Go plan. Credits will be retroactive from March 11 and continue through April 10, 2011.
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 Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Mobile, Computers, Wireless Sprint has officially rolled out the next generation of their Overdrive mobile hotspot modem, which is appropriately dubbed the Overdrive Pro and like the original it will continue to serve up both 3G and 4G connectivity for those on the go. The Overdrive Pro will allow for up to eight connected devices at a time and is also touting built-in GPS as well as a microSD card slot. The Overdrive Pro will be available with Sprint as of March 20th and will cost $49.99. Of course, worth noting, the $49.99 price tag comes after a $50 mail-in-rebate and along with a two-year agreement. Keep reading to check out the full press release… Via [Sprint] Overdrive™ Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wireless, Exclusively from Sprint, Delivers 4G Speeds to Millions of Wi-Fi Enabled Devices Available March 20, Sprint's 19th announced 4G-capable device is the next generation of the popular Overdrive mobile hotspot, with an increased number of shared users from five to eight, and a 45 percent larger LCD screen
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. and VANCOUVER, Canada (BUSINESS WIRE), March 17, 2011 - Sprint (NYSE:S) and Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ:SWIR) (TSX:SW) today announced upcoming availability of Overdrive™ Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wireless. As the second generation of the popular Overdrive device, Overdrive Pro allows users to connect up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices simultaneously – including laptops, tablets, eReaders, gaming devices, cameras and even smartphones from other carriers – through a single connection (via Wi-Fi) to a 4G network offering download speeds up to 10 times faster than today's 3G service.1 Overdrive Pro creates a connection between the Sprint 4G network and virtually all of the hundreds of millions of Wi-Fi-enabled electronics devices owned by or available to customers today. Beginning on March 20, customers will be able to purchase Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot exclusively from Sprint for $49.99 (excluding taxes) after a $50 mail-in-rebate with a two-year service agreement. Customers can purchase the device and sign up for 3G/4G plans at select Sprint retail stores, through business sales, Web (www.sprint.com) and Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1). "There are endless possibilities for how our customers can take advantage of the easy wireless connection to Sprint 4G through this small device," said Fared Adib, vice president-Product Development, Sprint. "Teams can travel and share access on-the-go, families can be connected in one household with tablets, game consoles and televisions, and shuttle buses can provide Internet access to their customers while en route to a destination. With Overdrive Pro, customers no longer have to look for mobile hotspots because they always have one with them." With Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot, the benefits to consumers and businesses are endless: Stream a favorite TV show or movie from Hulu™ or Netflix® to your Netbook or tablet while simultaneously surfing the Web in another room
Wirelessly connect an Xbox 360 and game real-time with someone located across the country
Move pictures wirelessly from a camera to a digital picture frame and surf the Web on a laptop while streaming Pandora®
Work remotely anywhere in a 4G coverage area (or virtually anywhere with 3G) and easily connect a laptop, smartphone, tablet or wireless phone through a single connection
Teams that are travelling can share Internet access with each other at hotels, airports and conference centers
Taxis, limos and shuttle buses can provide Internet access for customer use while en route to their destination
Healthcare teams can rely on an easy, reliable, power-up-and-go solution to use in Emergency Response Team (ERT) Go Kits, or while treating patients bedside
Engineering, construction and insurance teams can instantly upload data, pictures of sites, accidents and images remotely
Reporters first on the scene of a breaking story can share access to upload stories and photos while at the scene, without missing a beat.
Overdrive Pro offers several enhancements over its predecessor, Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot, focused on performance and usability, including a 35 percent improvement in power-up and power-down times. Overdrive Pro's integrated LCD screen, which provides valuable information like signal strength, battery life, and number of devices connected, is 45 percent larger than the previous version for a wider viewing angle, while the device itself is smaller for easier portability. The LCD display has also been made even more informative, with detailed connection and device information available through additional screens that can be accessed by double-pressing the power button. Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wireless requires activation on a Sprint 3G/4G Mobile Broadband Plan starting as low as $49.99 per month.2 Device can be used on both the Sprint 3G and 4G networks. This flexibility allows customers to enjoy 4G performance in any of the 71 Sprint 4G markets or to use Sprint's reliable, nationwide 3G network. "Overdrive Pro, combined with the power of Sprint's 4G network, is a valuable tool for both consumers and business users looking for the best way to stay connected on the go," said Dan Schieler, senior vice president and general manager, Mobile Computing for Sierra Wireless. "It's remarkably easy to get up and running, and with support for eight Wi-Fi connections and a range of up to 150 feet, it's equally useful to a remote work team sending reports and presentations back to the office as it is to a varsity team posting highlights from their winning game." Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wireless offers an easy way to keep all of your Wi-Fi-enabled devices connected, even when you're on the move: Connects up to up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices
Provides all the information you need to connect and monitor your connection through a simple user interface with integrated LCD screen
Offers up to 150 foot range for Wi-Fi connections, providing flexibility in device placement and freedom of movement for users
Supports 802.11n for wider compatibility with new Wi-Fi devices
Shared microSD storage, GPS support and location-based services available to all connected devices
Integrated security out-of-the-box requires no additional setup and provides peace of mind when working in public areas.
External antenna ports, to be used with the separately sold docking station, coming soon As the first national wireless carrier to test, launch and market 4G technology, Sprint made history by launching 4G in Baltimore in September 2008. Sprint currently offers 4G service in 71 markets in 28 states. For more information, visit www.sprint.com/4G.
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 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Smartphones, Mobile Research in Motion has just announced the new version release of its Facebook for BlackBerry app. Version 2.0 of the said app is now available as a free download from the BlackBerry Beta Zone. This one of the major update done for the said app and for its major new feature, you can now find out who among your Facebook friends are online and initiate a chat session with them within the app or withing the unified mailbox on your BlackBerry device. Aside from the Chat facility, the updated Facebook for BlackBerry has also improved the app’s news feed interface. You can now scroll through your News Feed, interact with your friends’ posts, post photos to your Facebook Wall, add status updates or check in to Facebook Place, if the said feature is available in your region. Other new features of Facebook for BlackBerry 2.0 include - a new way of navigating the app by way of a scalable drop-down navigation controls, easier way of accessing your Facebook notifications, messages, friend requests and chats, external notifications, new profile user interface and profile information viewing. Facebook for BlackBerry 2.0 is an early preview so you must hurry and visit the BlackBerry Beta Zone to get a slot in the Beta testing of the said app. via [BlackBerry Blog] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile  The Sidekick 4G release date is still unknown, however it seems as if T-Mobile is beginning to get a bit more excited. Of course, the relaunch of the Sidekick could be a big move for them, especially with the new sidekick coming as an Android device and sporting the first ever touchscreen on a Sidekick. That said, T-Mobile has offered up a 1 minute and 43 second promo video showing off the handset and perhaps a little more important—showing off the slider mechanism.With that, if you are interested in the Sidekick 4G, this video may just make you want it a little more, hopefully T-Mobile will offer something solid in terms of a release date soon. Via [T-Mobile Blog] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
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