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Sprint to get white Samsung Epic 4G Touch on January 8th
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It is too late to be dreaming of a White Christmas, but not too late to be dreaming of a white Samsung Epic 4G Touch. SprintFeed obtained from a source an internal document that shows a photograph of the phone with the January 8th launch date. Other than the different color, everything remains the same. Out of the 3 major carriers in the U.S. that carry a variant of the Samsung Galaxy S II, Sprint's Epic 4G Touch is the only one that has the 4.52 inch Super AMOLED display and the dual-core 1.2GHz Exynos processor. The white Epic 4G Touch will be available at all Sprint locations.
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Samsung Galaxy S might not get ICS, just a 'Value Pack' instead
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This whole thing with the Samsung Galaxy S and Tab getting the Ice Cream Sandwich update has been a roller coaster to say the least. Remember, Samsung last Friday announced the two devices wouldn’t get the ICS bump, to then only backtrack on it yesterday thanks to scrutiny from the Android community. Now the latest rumor suggest that the Korean manufacturer is cooking up a Value Pack update for the smartphone, which should bring enhancements to make the Android 2.3 platform similar to what you’d get with Ice Cream Sandwich (new widgets, camera improvements, improved web browsing and etc), according to a new report from Korea.
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All GSM phones vulnerable to major security flaw, hacker says
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All GSM phones, such as those that run on T-Mobile and AT&T in the United States, are vulnerable to a major security flaw that could allow hackers to send text messages or place phone calls remotely using a new security flaw, one hacker said recently. Speaking to Reuters ahead of a hacking convention in Berlin, Karsten Nohl, the head of Germany’s Security Research Labs, said the attack could be initiated on a large scale, too. ”We can do it to hundreds of thousands of phones in a short timeframe,” Nohl explained. “None of the networks protects users very well.” Nohl didn’t provide details on how hackers could take advantage of the flaw, although Reuters said it’s likely that those attending ...
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Unofficial HTC Super Tool will unshackle a wide range of devices
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Over on the xda-developer forums, user frigid has released what has been dubbed the HTC Super Tool, a utility which provides both root and an unlocked bootloader for a rather large set of HTC Android-based devices. Successful results have been reported with Sprint's EVO family (4G, Design 4G, 3D, Shift 4G), several T-Mobile myTouch products, the G2, Inspire, Sensation, and more. In addition, the latest version of Super Tool can also "de-Sense" compatible smartphones, removing the vast majority of HTC's OS customizations; the only remaining trace is the default lock screen.
It's easy to see how this could prove a compelling alternative to HTC's tool for unlocking the bootloader, which remains...
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OnLive heads to the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play
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The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play may have debuted to lukewarm reviews in 2011, but game streaming king OnLive has given it a reprieve by making its service available on the smartphone.
OnLive has managed to show the world that cloud gaming can actually work – especially on the big screen, where all you have to do is plug in its receiver to stream content.
Its launch on handheld devices earlier this month, however, was a harder sell. Yes you play premium games on a tablet but you have to use either fiddly virtual controls or and external joypad, which is decent but not perfect when your screen is no bigger than 10 inches.
Enter the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, the only smartphone around with analo...
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Three Japanese wireless carriers join forces to promote internationally-compatible NFC systems
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Three Japanese wireless carriers — NTT DoCoMo, KDDI, and SoftBank — have announced that they're creating the Japan Mobile NFC Consortium to help ensure the smooth transition to internationally-compatible NFC systems. While NFC has been used in Japan for years, the contactless payment systems there use the Osaifu-Keitai standard, which is based on Sony's FeliCa RFID chips. The problem is that FeliCa-based systems are not compatible with the Type A and Type B standards that are being implemented around the world — a problem that this new consortium hopes to solve. As TechCrunch points out, in addition to making lives simpler for international travelers, the move may make it easier for Japanese...
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LG announces ICS upgrades to begin in Q2 2012
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Following the footsteps of Samsung and Sony, LG has come forth with details on which devices will be getting Android 4.0 -- also known as Ice Cream Sandwich -- and when we can begin expecting those upgrades to roll out. The phone manufacturer made its official announcement via its Facebook page, stating that several of its 2011 models will be on the receiving end of ICS starting in the second and third quarters of next year, with a full-scale rollout occurring sometime afterward.
In the second quarter we should expect to see updates for the LG Optimus LTE, Prada 3.0, Optimus 2X, Optimus Sol, myTouch Q and the Eclipse. Fast forwarding to the third quarter, the Optimus 3D, Optimus Black, Optim...
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Motorola Fire with two SIM card slots launched in Brazil
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Motorola is launching a dual-SIM version of its entry level Fire smartphone in Brazil. Aside from the additional SIM card slot, we don’t see any other changes under the hood. In that sense, expect the same 2.8-inch QVGA touchscreen with full QWERTY keyboard beneath, 3-megapixel camera, 600MHz processor, HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity, GPS, Bluetooth, memory card slot, while Android 2.3 Gingerbread is running the show with Moto’s Switch UI singing on top.
In case you wonder, we’ve no idea whether this baby will be available in other markets. We also don’t know the price. However, we do know that even if it’s not released in the other parts of the world, you’ll most likely be able to grab yourse...
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HTC Radar 4G appears on Microsoft's website looking like a Maitre d'
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The HTC Radar 4G is available from T-Mobile. Unlike most smartphones that are released these days, the device was originally launched in white, looking like it was dropped in some snow. That is what makes the picture of the phone found on Microsoft's website so interesting. The variant shown in the image on the Microsoft site has the same white border but the outer part of the device is black. The two-tone look gives the phone the appearance of a Maitre d' wearing a tuxedo.
We are not sure if HTC plans on issuing a version of the handset looking like this, or if it was just done for the website. We must admit to digging the look, even if it seems formal. In fact, this might be the first Wind...
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Dell Streak 5 updated to Android 2.3 Gingerbread
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The Dell Streak 5, Dell's original smartphone/tablet hybrid, may be discontinued, but the company is doing good to support its customers, as it has just released the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for the 5-inch devices. We will excuse the tardiness of the update since the Streak 5 is dead product. The update offers version 1.5.1 of Dell's Stage UI interface and version 2.27 of the Swype keyboard. Owners can head to Dell's website to download the update now.
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Republic Wireless does $19 per month unlimited everything, no catch
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Back in November we reported on the launch of a new MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) called Republic Wireless. Their key differentiator was that they’d give you unlimited talk, text, and data for just $19 per month. You couldn’t bring your own smartphone to the network, meaning you had to use the sole device they offered, the LG Optimus, and where things got murky is that you had to follow a strict set of rules. From our earlier report:
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Samsung Galaxy S II Duos getting ready for a debut in China: dual-SIM powerhouse
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Do you know what’s better than a brand new Samsung Galaxy S II? A dual-SIM Samsung Galaxy S II! And that’s exactly what Samsung will deliver to Chinese shelves in the near future.
In a move previously reserved only for feature phones and then the most affordable smartphones, Samsung is stepping up the dual-SIM game seriously and possibly playing on carrier’s nerves with the upcoming high-end Samsung Galaxy S II Duos (aka Samsung I929).
Here’s how the spec sheet of the S II Duos is expected to look like:
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Huawei Ascend II hitting US Cellular next week
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US Cellular is adding its first Huawei device to the offering. The Ascend II already got a dedicated page at the carrier’s website, though at the moment you can only sign-up for e-mail updates. The Android-powered smartphone will start selling online next week and will hit stores in early January.
Specs wise, we’re talking about an entry-level device with a 3.5-inch HVGA touchscreen, 5-megapixel camera, 600MHz processor, 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, GPS, microSD memory card slot, while Android 2.3 Gingerbread is running the show.
US Cellular will give away the Ascend II for free to anyone willing to commit on a two-year agreement with Belief Plan with Data Plus. Actually, you’ll have to pay $1...
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Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab not getting ICS
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Just recently, Samsung updated us on its Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) update schedule and which devices are getting it and to our great disappointment the Samsung Galaxy S and the 7-inch original Galaxy Tab are not in there. The latest models of the company are, of course, getting the update: the Samsung Galaxy S II, S II LTE, Galaxy R, Galaxy Tab 10.1, Galaxy Tab 8.9, Galaxy Tab 7.7 and Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus. But that’s little consolation for those owning Samsung’s 2010 flagship or Samsung’s first tablet.
Interestingly, the Nexus S, which is very similar to the Galaxy S, is getting ICS. Why is it so then that the Galaxy S is not? Samsung explains that it’s because of a combination of factors: usi...
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Costco cuts Motorola DROID BIONIC to $99 including accessories
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If you are looking for a great deal on a high-end Android phone, it will be hard to top the bundle Costco has put together for the Motorola DROID BIONIC. Thanks to an eagle-eyed loyal reader who spotted the offer on the Costco web site, we can tell you that for $99.99 not only do you get the handset, but you also walk out of the store with a navigation dock, extra battery charger and a desktop dock. The value of these accessories alone adds up to more than $100 smackers!
The Motorola DROID BIONIC has lost some of its luster thanks to the sexy looking Motorola DROID RAZR, but the device will still be getting an update to Android 4.0 according to the manufacturer. And just in case the specs ha...
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