It’s payback time for beleaguered BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion. RIM said it will let its subscribers download more than $100 worth of free apps from BlackBerry App World, starting Wednesday. …
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Apple said it sold more than 4 million iPhone 4S devices since its launch in Oct. 14, a number that is set to skyrocket with the expansion of availability into …
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The Colombian National Police is investing millions of dollars to modernize its radio communications system. The five-month update program has begun in the state of Cundinamarca, where an expected $4 …
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The tablet market in India saw another new entrant with HCL Infosystems launching its Android-based tablet, the ME X1. Priced at a little over $210, HCL said these tablets were …
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Though most people know the importance of protecting their phones, research conducted by security vendor Eset showed that 80% of smartphone users do not have a security solution, or even …
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As organizations expand in headcount and location, one of the first things they look for are ways to cut costs from the bottom line. Telecom expense management was a straightforward idea that easily took hold as the value proposition was simple: success could be assured if executives simply managed inventory and conducted audits in the right way and at the right time.
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Are your parents asking you for advice on buying a smartphone? Those who want a basic, reliable, and very affordable smartphone will appreciate the LG Enlighten for its simplicity. No …
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A U.S. District Judge held two black tablets above her head — one iPad and one Samsung Galaxy — and asked Samsung’s attorney if she could identify her client’s product. …
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The latest casualty of this “can’t help but stare” phenomenon in the mobile space is Research In Motion, which this week saw its bread-and-butter server operations take a(nother) worldwide dump. Now, something bad happening to RIM is not necessarily a new-new thing as the once proud BlackBerry maker has seen its once sterling shine lose some of its luster in recent years thanks to falling market share, uninspiring devices that seem a step (or three) behind and previous bouts of service outages.
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Apple’s iPhone 4S went on sale at 8:00 am in each time zone this morning, and Apple stores around the country opened to long lines of customers who had camped …
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The company that manufactures the Apple iPad will start manufacturing in Brazil, said the Science and Technology Minister Aloizio Mercadante. Yesterday the Brazilian government reported that president Dilma Rousseff had …
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Xirrus has launched the XR-series Wireless Arrays, the first modular, chassis-based wireless switch aimed at providing improved performance and modularity to provide increased security in the network. Along with the …
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As Dell was hosting its annual Dell World convention in Austin, news broke that China’s Lenovo has overtaken Dell to become the world’s number two personal computer maker for the …
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BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIM) said service has been completely restored worldwide, but messages may still be delayed because of backlogs. Co-CEO Mike Lazaridus issued avideo apology, saying that …
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The devices we carry in our pockets today have little in common with those of just a few years ago. Incremental upgrades to components and the widespread adoption of touchscreens …
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Last week, the mobile industry lost a great hero and villain with the passing of a single person, Steve Jobs. Companies like Apple and Pixar have toppled industry leaders in …
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SAN DIEGO – While not traditionally considered a “device” show, the annual fall CTIA event has on occasion been a chance for carriers and device makers to roll out new …
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SAN DIEGO – Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. said it’s planning on putting greater emphasis in the mobile device space in North America, with hopes of cracking the top five amongst …
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SAN DIEGO – The GSMA poked its head into the domestic space this week, announcing a new report showing that connected devices are set to increase to 24 billion by …
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AT&T Mobility says it has something for everyone with its five new Android smartphones introduced today. From entertainment to business to social media, the company is clearly trying to market …
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Are you tired of squinting at your smartphone and one finger typing? T-Mobile is hoping you’ll upgrade to one of its new 4G tablets announced Monday. The T-Mobile SpringBoard and …
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In the mobile handset world, there has long been a drive towards smaller more powerful devices. And even though the rise of the smartphone has seen a return to larger screen sizes, today’s handsets are still remarkably compact.
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Sprint Nextel set for LTE deployments, future with Clearwire remains uncertain
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerTo the surprise of few, Sprint Nextel Corp. officially threw its hat into the LTE ring this morning, announcing details of its planned Network Vision upgrade that will see the carrier begin offering LTE-based services by the middle of next year.
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Well, I guess it was bound to happen, though I thought for sure I would never see it in my lifetime. Apple released a product that did not immediately make everything else in the same category obsolete. And maybe even more surprising, it actually seemed to anger people for not being advanced enough.
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Consumers and developers hoping to get their first taste of “Ice Cream Sandwich” at next week’s CTIA show in San Diego may have to wait a little longer. Ice Cream …