Vudu is a service that streams movies and television shows. It's owned by Walmart, so it has a lot of muscle behind it. Vudu doesn't require any subscriptions, so customers are free to rent or purchase one piece of content at a time. Vudu is currently available on a number of devices, but it has found a new home on Walmart's website. Customers can now choose to stream Vudu’s content on Walmart's website. New releases such as the film Limitless can be rented for $3.99, and older movies such as Me Myself & Irene only costs $0.99 for 24 hours.… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
A week ago we saw the HTC Puccini cruise through the FCC with bands for AT&T. Today, BGR received exclusive images of the Puccini, which show it with AT&T branding and a special stylus, similar to the HTC Flyer’s stylus. In terms of specs, the Puccini features a 10 inch touch screen display, runs Android Honeycomb, HTC Sense, 4G LTE compatible, a single-core 1.5GHz processor, 8MP rear facing camera with dual LED flash, and stereo speakers. No word on pricing or exact availability at this time, but now that its passed through the FCC and we have a few images… Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Effective September 14, 2011, Radio Shack will stop selling T-Mobile products and services and begin selling Verizon Wireless postpaid and prepaid products and services on September 15. Radio Shack has 4,300 retail stores nationwide and believes that by carrying the nation’s largest wireless carrier’s products, Radio Shack will be able to offer more products to their customers. T-Mobile customers may be disappointed that they will soon not be able to purchase products from Radio Shack, but on the other hand, I am sure Verizon Wireless customers are happy to see another option when it comes to purchasing smartphones, featurephones, or… Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for . | Comment on this Article »
 
If you’re anxiously awaiting the Samsung Galaxy S II on AT&T, then you’ll be happy to see the above image—especially if you’re a fan of slider QWERTY keyboards. AT&T is expected to launch a special version of the Galaxy S II, one that comes equipped with a slider keyboard, as you can see in the image above. Yesterday, an image was floating around of a generic looking smartphone with a QWERTY keyboard, and today, BGR followed up on that report with images of a live, in-the-wild Galaxy S II destined for AT&T. The Samsung Galaxy S II slider on AT&T… Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for . | Comment on this Article »
 
So many devices are all-screen these days. In many cases, one case of butter fingers can result in a screen that is cracked beyond repair. If you don't have insurance on the device, you may have to eat the entire cost to replace it. There’s also the risk of theft with these fancy devices. Sprint now has a protection plan that covers smartphones, netbooks, notebook computers and tablets. It's called the Assurant Advanced Protection Pack. This plan will cost you $13 a month and it comes with a $100 deductible. In addition to taking the sting out of paying the… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
HTC and Apple are currently in a legal dispute. The International Trade Commission determined that HTC violated two of Apple's patents. HTC is trying to overturn that preliminary decision based on evidence it claims to possess. Even Google said it will make sure HTC doesn't lose this dispute. Even with all this going on, HTC is still willing to settle things with Apple amicably. Speaking with Bloomberg, HTC CFO Winston Yung said the company is willing to come to an agreement with Apple. Of course, that agreement has to be acceptable to HTC before this ordeal can be put behind… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
FROM GAMERTELL - Amazon worked out whatever kinks popped up yesterday and you can now buy a Cosmo Black 3DS from the site again. MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for . | Comment on this Article »
 
The Motorola Atrix 4G has become the latest Android-based smartphone to get the most recent version of Gingerbread. The update to 2.3.4 doesn’t just bring the phone up to date, but Motorola has baked in a few improvements to the phone in what it calls software version 4.5.91. The most noticeable change Motorola has made when your phone is updated is the simpler homescreen with a new dock. The menus across the phone have also been changed to have white backgrounds which Motorola claims makes for a “better viewing experience.” You’ll also find updates to video playback, with the Atrix… Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for . | Comment on this Article »
 
FROM GAMERTELL - Amazon’s holding a video game Gold Box sale event again. This time, there will be seven sale items available throughout the day to grab. Brink is also on sale all day today for $19.99. MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for . | Comment on this Article »
 
There’s a lot of argument over just how “open” Google is with it’s Android OS, and now Mozilla is doing something about it. To combat the part-open-part-closed Android Mozilla will be creating it’s own mobile OS for smartphones and tablets currently named Boot to Gecko (B2G). Boot to Gecko will use the Gecko engine that powers Firefox to power devices and apps. G2B all run on part of the Android kernel, but it seems it will be just enough for the system to boot into the new OS. Unlike Google’s Android, B2G will have be completely open sourced. Mozilla says:… Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for . | Comment on this Article »
 
We have some good news for LG G2x owners today as T-Mobile announced that the dual-core Android smartphone would receive its Gingerbread update starting today. The update brings about Android 2.3 as well as four improvements that you can read below: Great news G2x community! On July 25, T-Mobile G2x devices will begin to receive an Over-The-Air (OTA) update to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). This update will provide the following benefits: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS Improved battery life Improved front-facing camera operation when using Qik record and share Improved disabling Car Home Helps address unexpected reboots For more information about the… Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for . | Comment on this Article »
 
While we still have no idea when the Motorola Droid Bionic will launch on Verizon Wireless, it’s time to begin the rumors about a possible Droid Bionic launch on AT&T. Naturally, it won’t be named the Droid Bionic on AT&T, since Verizon owns the naming rights to the Droid brand, but a recent rumor indicates that AT&T could launch an identical model. According to a leaked internal screenshot from AT&T, you’ll notice it mentions various Motoblur model numbers such as MB860 and MB865. The MB860 is the Motorola Atrix, but what is the MB865? On Verizon Wireless, the XT865 is… Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Even though we already knew the Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G LTE on Verizon Wireless was going to launch on July 28th, it’s always nice to have confirmation. Verizon recently issued a press release detailing the availability (July 28) and pricing ($529 for the 16GB model and $629 for the 32GB model). Keep in mind the pricing reflects two year agreements. In addition, Verizon and Samsung are trying to sweeten the deal by offering a free $25 credit towards the Samsung Media Hub with a purchase of the Galaxy Tab. As a quick recap of the specs, the Galaxy Tab 10.1… Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Owners of certain phones on T-Mobile won't have to necessarily wait for over-the-air updates to get the latest version of Android for their devices. T-Mo News has obtained a document that explains how T-Mobile will update some smartphones in stores using SD cards. The document says that HTC has given SD cards loaded with updates and bug fixes for the myTouch 3G Slide, myTouch 4G and the G2. The myTouch 3G Slide is the only smartphone on the list that doesn't have an OTA update. The myTouch 4G and the G2 can be updated either with the SD card at… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
There have been some misunderstandings between Google and its Google+ users. Some individuals have witnessed their accounts being suspended without any clear reason as to why it happened. Suspension could be the result of a number of things such as spam, abuse and inappropriate content, but disagreements in what makes a legit profile name is one of the main things that causes suspensions. Google previously said that if users do not use the name they commonly go by as their Google+ profile name, they are at risk of suspension. However, Google knows that it has upset a lot of people… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Netflix released its Q2 2011 financial report today and it contains a lot of useful information. One of the topics listed is Facebook integration. Netflix says it plans to integrate Netflix into Facebook before it releases its Q3 earnings report in Canada and Latin America. But why is it that the United States isn’t on that list? People share videos on Facebook all the time, so why are things different for Netflix? It all deals with the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA). The VPPA is a law that has been on the books since the late 80s. It was created… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
If you own a netbook, notebook and other devices for gaming, entertainment, social media and for whatever purposes, you might want to check out Clearwire’s new CLEAR Spot 4G which was introduced just now. The CLEAR Spot 4G Apollo is a new personal hotspot offering super-fast speeds, unlimited 4G plans, and compatibility with your Wi-Fi enabled laptops, netbooks, smartphones, tablets and other supported devices. It can simultaneously connect up to eight Wi-Fi devices at 4G speeds of up to 3 to 6 mbps download speeds bursting up to 10 mbps. What’s good about CLEAR is that data usage is unlimited… Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for . | Comment on this Article »
 
RIM announced Facebook 2.0 for BlackBerry a short while back and it had been available for download in beta form in the Beta Zone. Well, flash forward till today and we have a bit of good news for those not into playing with beta apps—Facebook 2.0 for BlackBerry has graduated and will be available by way of the App World as of today. This update comes with several new features including an updated user interface, Wi-Fi support, improved notifications, Facebook Chat and more. That said, here is the breakdown of changes and/or additions; Facebook Chat - Facebook Chat is fully integrated… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
This could be a mere coincidence, but AT&T is reportedly telling their internal employees to finish up their training as soon as possible so that retail stores across America will have enough employees on hand in September. AT&T expects there to be a lot of “foot traffic” in September, and essentially, needs all hands on deck to help out. Why would AT&T require as many employees to be available in September as possible? Well this piece of information, combined with the excessive amount of rumors and whispers we’ve heard recently, points toward the launch of the elusive iPhone 5. BGR… Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for . | Comment on this Article »
 
It looks like we have another Angry Birds update for those playing on iOS. And just to clarify, this latest update is for Angry Birds, the original. That being said, this latest update is available for Angry Birds as well as Angry Birds HD, which means those playing on the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad will all have something new. The update brings the apps up to version 1.6.2 and includes; 15 new levels for the Mine and Dine episode! Find more collectible jewels! Problems with loading times when starting Angry Birds? We fixed 'em! Mighty Eagle still in business:… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Netflix released its second quarter financial results today and things are looking up. Netflix added 1.8 million subscribers in Q2 compared to 1.03 million subscribers one year ago. Its total subscribers in the United States is nearly 25 million compared to 15 million a year prior. Revenue is up to $789 million globally. For the most part, Netflix's numbers are up across the board. Despite the growth, Netflix believes its DVD business has "likely peaked." Netflix obviously won't be getting rid of the service since it just introduced the $7.99 monthly DVD plan not too long ago. Netflix also mentioned… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Those rocking a Sidekick 4G with T-Mobile have a software update heading to them. But before anyone gets super excited we should warn you—this is not an update to Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Yup, that means its a maintenance update. And while that is generally never quite as exciting, we will move forward and pretend like it is. That being said, the update will bring the software version up to T839UVKG2 and according to T-Mobile, it will include “many important fixes that will improve your experience with this device.” And as always, this update is rolling out in stages which means… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Recently Apple made an adjustment to the App Store Guidelines saying that no app can link to an outside way to purchase content for use in the app. Today Amazon updated it’s Kindle app to to comply to those rules, making it a bit more confusing for iOS Kindle readers. Previous versions of the Amazon Kindle app for iOS had a button that linked tot he Kindle store in the Safari web browser, allowing them to buy Kindle books from there. Now that button is gone. Also gone is the ability to create new accounts within the app. You can… Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Amazon has rolled out the latest in terms of the Kindle app for iOS devices including the iPhone, iPod touch and the iPad. This most recent release brings the version up to 2.8 and with that comes a few changes. First and probably the most talked about change, this update has removed the Kindle Store button from within the app to comply with the rules from Apple. And while that is a bit disappointing by itself, there are also a few other changes that may smooth that over a bit. Well, they will smooth things over a bit assuming you… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Since the launch of the iPad users have been impatiently waiting for an official Facebook app to come to the tablet. We’ve heard that one is coming soon, but it turns out that it’s been hiding in the iPhone app while we’ve been waiting. Earlier today TechCrunch’s MG Siegler found out how to access the Facebook iPad app through jailbreaking or editing some .plists. Unfortunately you can’t seem to access the app any longer, but there are some details about the app available. The Facebook iPad app seems to take a few clues from other iPad apps like Twitter as… Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Judging from some recent postings on the official Twitter and Facebook accounts for BlackBerry—it looks like there are going to be some announcements happening a bit later today. Not much to say, aside from that the new devices will be running BlackBerry 7 and apparently “social all over.”You got it! New #BlackBerry devices are coming w/ our new OS, BlackBerry 7!Hey Team BlackBerry, what’s shiny, new and social all over? We want to tell you all about it. Can you guess what it might be?Via [BlackBerry on Facebook] and [BlackBerry on Twitter] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Possibly because of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G LTE’s likely launch this Thursday, the Motorola Xoom with 3G connectivity on Verizon Wireless received a $100 price cut. Previously, the 3G tablet sold for $599 on a two year contract, but now you can purchase it for $499 on a two year contract. The Motorola Xoom WiFi price also received a hefty price cut a few weeks ago, so perhaps it is simply time in the life cycle of the Motorola Xoom to drop in price. There is another possibility that Motorola is about ready to launch the 4G LTE… Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for . | Comment on this Article »
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