U.S. Cellular reported a pretty good second quarter. The carrier saw its service revenues increase to $1.002 billion which is 3% more than last year. Its net income was $73.9 million which is up from $40.8 million a year ago. U.S. Cellular has achieved these levels even though it lost subscribers. U.S. Cellular lost 58,000 customers which is comprised of contract and pre-paid customers. When all is said and done, 5.64 million people have accounts with U.S. Cellular. U.S. Cellular is making some strides in the smartphone market though. Smartphone purchases were up nearly 40 percent. Nearly a quarter of… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Sony will start selling a new battery in September that is aimed at businesses, government agencies, universities and other locations where constant power is extremely important. The industrial battery is called the ESSP-2000. It weighs about 198 pounds and can supply a building with enough power to stay up and running for a few hours once the main power supply goes offline. This battery can be particularly useful when considering this year's earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan. Sony promises this battery will last for over 10 years and can be charged to 95% capacity in a couple hours. This… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Google+ launched for iOS back in mid-July and it came as a strange launch in that the app worked on the iPhone. And only on the iPhone. Needless to say, there were plenty of iPod touch and iPad users that felt a bit neglected. Well, flash forward till today and it looks like the support has come, though it does come with a catch. But first, Google+ for iOS is now at version 1.0.2.1966 and requiring iOS 4.0 or later. In terms of the new features and changes; Google has rolled out settings for Huddle and aggregated circle add notifications… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Apple in the past has had a lot of special deals for schools and education customers, and today it took the wraps off it’s latest one. This new deal is a 21.5-inch iMac that sells for $999. The new iMac for education is a bit underpowered compared to it’s consumer-facing brethren. While the standard iMac starts out with a Core i5, this iMac has a dual-core i3 inside, making it a bit slower. The computer also has just 2GB of RAM that can’t be user upgraded, which also means it can’t be removed. There’s also a 250GB HDD and the… Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for . | Comment on this Article »
 
According to a leaked, in-the-wild image of the upcoming HTC Ruby, it is likely that it is going to launch on T-Mobile, given the fact that the carrier’s branding is now apparent. Previously, we heard about the Ruby, but we weren’t sure whether it was going to be a WP7 offering by HTC, or an Android device. Once again, the leaked image reveals that it will be an Android device given its form factor with the capacitive soft touch buttons on the bottom of the screen. Unfortunately, information regarding specs, launch date, and pricing is not yet available. We’re assuming… Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for . | Comment on this Article »
 
When Steve Jobs announced iCloud back in June we found out that MobileMe had only one more year left, but all users would get their membership renewed until that June 30, 2012. Now MobileMe will get a few free perks from iCloud as well, in the form of additional storage. When iCloud launches later this year for all users, MobileMe users will get a free 20GB of additional storage. That means they’ll get a total of 25GB on iCloud as opposed to the free 5GB that everyone gets. That free 20GB will last just as long as MobileMe. On June… Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for . | Comment on this Article »
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The original 7 inch Galaxy Tab may not be the newest device on the market, however it is still a more than capable device, which I say from experience considering I am currently rocking one with Verizon. And well, the carriers are still charging a pretty penny for this now not-so-new-anymore tablet. That said, while Sprint may regularly charge $199.99 for the Galaxy Tab, you can now pick one up from Kmart for half-off. Yup, Kmart has begun advertising a $99.99 Sprint compatible Galaxy Tab. Of course, this price assumes a two-year agreement, which means you are likely to have… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Spotify was all the rage when it was released in the United States in July. Getting a Spotify invite was the biggest thing since Google+ invites came on the scene. Spotify is doing well for itself for the short period of time it has been available. However, the vast majority of Spotify's users aren't paying for it. According to All Things D, about 175,000 people pay for Spotify in the U.S. That's compared to the estimated 1.4 million users that are currently signed up. Spotify has three subscription tiers. The free subscription requires an invitation and offers access to millions… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
We have seen more than our fair share of people both for and against the T-Mobile and AT&T merger up until this point, and it looks like we have a bit more for our enjoyment. The latest comes by way of Virgin Mobile who are touting how AT&T was last in customer service and how that will be a bad thing for T-Mobile customers. They also took the time to tout their $35 per month unlimited data and messaging plan which will work well with the recently released Motorola Triumph with Android. In short, we may be getting tired of… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Monday can be a very groggy day. For some of us, it takes a good cup of joe to get back into the swing of things. Before running out to Starbucks to get your fix, consider this alternative. A man by the name of Jonathan Stark wants to buy you a cup of coffee. Stark is allowing everyone in the United States to use his Starbucks card. All you have to do is download a picture of his card, order what you want from Starbucks and hold the picture of the card up to the Starbucks barcode scanner. Assuming there's… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Malware on Android devices is nothing new. Sadly enough, the number of malware infected apps is growing all the time. A new vulnerability within Android could usher in a new wave of unwanted activity by unsavory individuals. The flaw is called the Focus Stealing Vulnerability. It was discovered by a couple researchers from a information security company called Trustwave. The Focus Stealing Vulnerability lives up to its name. When an app is installed with this vulnerability, the developer can make a fake app take the place of any real app that is currently being displayed. For example, let's say you… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
FROM GAMERTELL - SteelSeries is going to release an 11 button, glowing, World of Warcraft-themed gaming mouse next month. It will set you back $79.99 if you decide you need one for your PC or Mac. MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for . | Comment on this Article »
 
After a weekend of deep discounts and the promise of free credits, news about the HP TouchPad continues to roll in. So far retailers have been trying to offload the Wi-Fi models of the TouchPad. For those of us that want constant connectivity on our tablets, the data-connected HP TouchPad is now available for pre-order from Amazon for $699.99. There is no solid release data for the 4G-enabled TouchPad. It's almost identical to its Wi-Fi counterpart, but features HSPA+ support with AT&T, a 1.5Ghz processor and 32GB of storage. $699.99 may very well be the price for the 4G TouchPad… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
FROM HOMETECHTELL - Finally! A 3D standard is on the horizon, courtesy of Samsung, Panasonic, Sony, and X6D Limited. MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for . | Comment on this Article »
 
RIM announced the Blackberry Bold 9930 back in May, and then later re-announced it a few days back. And we had also know from the original announcement as well as a series of leaked images that the Bold 9930 was coming to Verizon Wireless. Well, flash forward till today and it looks like the release may be coming sooner rather than later. As of now we have yet to learn the release date or price from Verizon, however thanks to a leaked internal screenshot we do know that the carrier has begun training the employees.Via [CrackBerry] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Huawei announced their upcoming smartphone a short while back. The handset was the Huawei Vision and it was noted as coming available for release beginning in September. And while we have yet to learn when it will officially come available for sale here in the US, it does appear as if things have inched one step closer. Yup, the FCC filing. Anyway, the FCC filing was not all that exciting in terms of images or new details, however Huawei did release a promotional video for the handset and that is showing off the 3D interface. The video comes in at… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
It looks like Rogers has re-launched their 6GB promotional data plan. And as always, the offering is back for a limited time only. According to the details from Rogers, this plan will be available until September 30th for both new and existing customers. The plans is simple—pay $30 per month and get 6GB of data per month. Otherwise, it was noted that current My10 Promo Plan customers can upgrade their account from the 1GB they currently have to the 6GB promo plan for an additional $10 per month. The My10 plan will then have the same Canada wide calling and… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Early adoption of a device is a gamble. It's very common for a lot of people to pay full price for a new gadget at launch, only to find its price to be discounted weeks later. That's exactly what is happening with the HP TouchPad. Over the weekend, you could have gotten the TouchPad for as low as $299. It's understandable for the crowed that spent $500 to be upset. Fear not though because HP has something in store for TouchPad owners that made the commitment before the crazy discounts occurred. Anyone who purchased a TouchPad between July 1 and… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
FROM APPLETELL - There are plenty of iPhone apps available to help you prepare for your through player rankings and mock drafts—free and otherwise—and here are few of the bigger names on the list. MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for . | Comment on this Article »
 
We've been waiting a long time for the Samsung Galaxy S II to make its way to the United States. As the days go on, we're seeing more and more leaked intel about this phone. Last week, a smartphone that is believed to be the Samsung Hercules surfaced. Today, that same phone has been caught on camera with both T-Mobile and the Samsung Galaxy S II branding. Tmo News scooped up a couple images from what certainly seems to be T-Mobile's version of the Galaxy S II. Expect specifications are still in rumor territory, but this device apparently has a… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Comcast is rolling out a new monthly plan called Internet Essentials. Internet Essentials is a $10 a month internet service that is aimed to benefit families with children that are a part of the National School Lunch Program. Comcast was required to offer a service such as this as part of its merger agreement with NBC Universal. To qualify for the program, families must send in an application along with the proper documents that proves their child is on the free lunch program. The application will be reviewed within a week to 10 days. Other requirements include living in an… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
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