Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, VoIP, Mobile, Web, Google It looks like the recent Google Voice and Sprint integration is having an unexpected consequence for some users. And an unfortunate one at that—one that is resulting in overage charges for some users. According to the details given, when Sprint users set up their Google Voice they are given two options; - Option 1 allows the outgoing calls to be placed with the Caller ID showing the Sprint number
- Option 2 allows the outgoing calls to be placed with the Caller ID showing the Google Voice number
And as many who are using Google Voice would want, they would go for Option 2. Sadly though, that is where the issue seems to be coming into play. According to Sprint (and other carriers), Google Voice numbers are classed as landlines. In other words, your Sprint mobile-to-mobile calling is not going to work as expected because you are not calling another mobile, you are calling a landline. Or at least that is what it looks like to Sprint. That said, according to a statement found on the Sprint/Google Voice user forums, it looks like that is the way things will remain. Bottom line, if you are a Sprint user and have been relying on your free mobile-to-mobile minutes then you may want to double check your setup now and avoid potential overage charges later. That all being said, the same thing happens with Google Voice users on other carriers. Take me for example, I have a Verizon phone but use Google Voice as my ‘primary’ number. In other words, my Google Voice number is the one that I give out to anyone who needs it. But I also have to warn other Verizon users (namely family) who also have Verizon so they do not call me on their Verizon phone expecting to get free in-network calling. Via [ZDNet] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Smartphones, Mobile Many are waiting for the Nokia branded Windows Phone 7 handset to arrive for sale, and given the past history of Nokia making quality devices that is well understood. Well, coming more recently, it looks like we have another good reason to be anxious—dual-core processors. According to the latest details, which have come by way of Forbes, Nokia will be launching a device in 2012 with a dual-core ST Ericsson U8500 processor. Of course, while that sounds like an exciting bit of news now may not seem quite as exciting when it happens more than 6 months from now. Otherwise, Forbes also noted that the Nokia Windows Phone devices would launch as Windows Phone 8 handsets as opposed to Windows Phone 7 (or 7.5). And as far as 2012, it looks like Nokia is planning to release as many as 12 handsets throughout the year. Via [Forbes] and [BGR] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Mobile, Computers, Wireless Earlier this month we heard that the Wi-Fi only HTC Flyer tablet was not going to include the stylus when it came available with Best Buy, and while we had heard a few rumors suggesting that it could go either way since then—it looks like Best Buy has confirmed the bad news—those looking to get a Flyer and the stylus will need to shell out an additional $79.99. Kind of a bummer considering the stylus is part of what makes the Flyer seem so cool. Via [AndroidCentral] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile Given all the leaks and rumors that we saw in the lead up to the official announcement, I am not sure this set of in-the-wild style images (along with a video) would come as any surprise. But that being said, it looks like a Verizon branded HTC Trophy has made its way into the hands of at least one person. And thankfully they were kind enough to offer some images and video for everyone to drool over. Of course, the handset is set to be available next week, on May 26th, so the wait for everyone to make a purchase is not all that far away. Perhaps the nicer part here is that the images came along with some details including that the handset “seemed very responsive.” Via [TechnoBuffalo]  Untitled from Techno Buffalo on Vimeo. Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Mobile, Computers, Mobile Computers Best Buy announced just yesterday that they would be the exclusive retail partner in terms of the HTC Flyer tablet and at that time they stated it would go on sale beginning May 22nd. Well, it looks like Best Buy has reacted to the excitement and have begun selling the Flyer a little bit early. That said, the details have come by way of a leaked screen capture of an internal Best Buy system and reads as follows; “The HTC Flyer tablet (SKU 2390524) launch was originally schedule for May 22. That date has been relaxed and you can sell upon receiving these units.”
With that, those who were planning on spending a few bucks on the 22nd and picking up a Flyer can go ahead and do so today. Via [Engadget] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile While this is not the first time we have heard rumblings of the Motorola Droid 3, this is the first time we are hearing some of the finer points—specifically in terms of the display, which happens to be qHD and measure in at 4 inches. And the above image provides a nice look at the keyboard which is now sporting a 5th (and numeric) row. Otherwise, the Droid 3 is expected to have a Tegra 2 processor, HDMI out, front facing camera and 8 megapixel rear facing camera. That said, according to the latest in the rumor mill, it looks like the Droid 3 will make an appearance sometime next month. Via [TechnoBuffalo] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, VoIP, Mobile  Yahoo has just made its Messenger app which was previously available only for iPhone, now also available for the iPad. The Yahoo Messenger app for iPad like the iPhone version lets you chat with your friends and family, send instant messeges, text and share photos and videos. But what’s more interesting is the fact that iPad app will also allow you to make free voice and video calls to your YM friends and contacts. Even better, it works whether your contacts are using Yahoo Messenger on their Windows PC, Android phone, iPhone or iPod Touch. You can use those features including voice and video chats for free. The Yahoo Messenger iPad app also supports nine languages including - English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese, Bahasa Indonesia, and Romanian. The iPad-optimized Yahoo Messenger app also features free SMS, affordable international calls, photo and video sharing, Windows Live Interoperability, and multitasking with notification alerts for incoming IM, The Yahoo Messenger App for iPad is available now as a free download from the App Store. Product [Yahoo Messenger for iPad] Via [Yodel Anecdotal] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Business News, Apple, Gadgets / Other, ebooks Amazon will be starting up the Kindle Library Lending service soon that may completely change how we check out books from the library. Through this service, 11,000 libraries will allow devices with the Kindle app to digitally checkout books at a moment’s notice. Notes can also be taken within the books and saved using Whispersync. 3M Library Systems will launch a similar service this year called the 3M Cloud Library. The 3M Cloud Library will allow PCs, Macs, iPads, Android tablets, Nooks and 3M eReaders to check out digital books from libraries as well. So far, 3M has enlisted the help of book publishers Random House and IPG who will make its books a part of the 3M Cloud Library. Books can be obtained by using an app, or by accessing the Discovery Terminal download stations in participating libraries. You may have noticed how the 3M Cloud Library doesn’t work with Kindles. This may just be due to the fact that an application needs to be downloaded to use the service. On the other hand, Amazon’s Kindle Library Lending application is clearly competition. If 3M can offer something that Amazon can’t, it stands to gain a larger following. A release date for the 3M Cloud Library has not been set. 3M will demonstrate its new e-readers, the Discovery Terminal and the Cloud Library iPad app on the weekend of June 24 at the American Library Association Annual Conference. Via [BusinessWire] Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
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