Archive for January 6th, 2009

China to issue 3G licences: government (AFP)

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AFP – China will issue long-awaited third-generation mobile phone licences on Wednesday, a government official said, a move that will see tens of billions of dollars invested in new networks.

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SlingPlayer Mobile Lets Users Watch TV on iPhone

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Sling Media today demonstrated its SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone, an application that lets users watch TV on the Apple iPhone, including local channels, local sports teams, video on demand and pay per view.

Using a standard broadband network connection, any channel consumers can watch on at home can be watched via [...]

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Refurbished iPhone 3Gs Being Sold by Best Buy (NewsFactor)

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NewsFactor – In yet another move to get Apple’s iPhone into more retail outlets, Best Buy on Tuesday became the first retailer to offer refurbished iPhone 3Gs at stores nationwide.

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Android Fans Watch HTC Release a Windows Phone (NewsFactor)

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NewsFactor – Many observers of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas are waiting to see what kind of presence the open-source Android mobile-phone platform will have among new smartphones. Some have speculated that HTC, which makes the pioneering T-Mobile G1 Android handset, might release its own Android model.

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HTC S743 QWERTY Smartphone Announced for the U.S. Market

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HTC today unveiled the S743, a Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphone with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and high-speed HSDPA (850/1900 MHz) connectivity.

Featuring a ‘faceted’ ergonomic design and measuring a mere 1.7 inches wide, the HTC S743 fits comfortably into the palm of the hand. It has a large and bright 2.4-inch QVGA display for reading and [...]

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Motorola Surf A3100 3G Touch Tablet with Customizable Screen

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Motorola today revealed the Surf A3100, a touch tablet with a customizable home screen running Windows Mobile 6.1 software.

Users can access applications with the tip of a finger, a stylus or an omni-directional trackball. They can personalized home screen icons to give live feeds [...]

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CES: HTC S743 Smart Phone Is Sleek but Pricey (PC World)

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PC World – One of the many smart-phone rumors that have been floating around prior to this year’s CES is that T-Mobile will unveil the G2, the successor to the Google Android-based G1. People have speculated that the HTC Touch HD, already available overseas, will be rebranded for the United States as the next Android [...]

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Motorola Renew Eco-Phone Announced for T-Mobile

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Motorola today announced W233 Renew, the world’s first carbon neutral mobile phone made from recycled water bottle plastics.

The Renew was designed for eco-conscious consumers with calls as their number one priority in a mobile phone. It offers nine hours of talk time, CrystalTalk technology and messaging capabilities.

When [...]

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Motorola Tundra Rugged PTT Clamshell Unveiled for AT&T

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AT&T today unveiled the Motorola Tundra VA76r, a rugged 3G clamshell with a tough exterior that can withstand harsh environments.

Designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, the Tundra meeting US 810F Military Specifications (MIL) for drop, dust, vibration, humidity, severe temperatures and rain.

“On the surface, the [...]

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Best Buy offers used iPhones at lower price (Reuters)

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Reuters – Retailer Best Buy Co, seeking new ways to appeal to cost-conscious shoppers, said on Tuesday it is selling refurbished versions of Apple Inc’s iPhone 3G at its stores that are priced about $50 less than new iPhones.

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