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Google Nexus One Said To Cost $530 Unlocked
With Google poised to unveil its Nexus One mobile phone next week, the $530 unlocked handset ($180 subsidized by T-Mobile) is already taking the wind out of the sails of other exhibitors at next week's Consumer Electronics Show.
Google hasn't said much about the phone, but enough information has leaked out to produce a profile of the HTC-built phone. It will operate on GSM networks, meaning the Nexus One could also work on AT&T's network, but not on Verizon Wireless or Sprint Nextel networks. Read more...
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Google hasn't said much about the phone, but enough information has leaked out to produce a profile of the HTC-built phone. It will operate on GSM networks, meaning the Nexus One could also work on AT&T's network, but not on Verizon Wireless or Sprint Nextel networks. Read more...
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AT&T halts online sales of iPhone in NYC area
AT&T has stopped Web-based sales of the iPhone in the New York City area, although the company is saying little about the reasons behind it.
"We periodically modify our promotions and distribution channels," said Mark Siegel, executive director of media relations for AT&T Mobility on Monday. He declined to elaborate on why and which areas specifically the company's online iPhone sales are being halted. Read more...
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"We periodically modify our promotions and distribution channels," said Mark Siegel, executive director of media relations for AT&T Mobility on Monday. He declined to elaborate on why and which areas specifically the company's online iPhone sales are being halted. Read more...
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Will We See the Famed Apple Tablet Next Month?
We doesn't normally report on Apple gossip from rumor Websites, but when heavyweights like The Financial Times report on Apple news--even if it sounds a bit gossipy--we think it merits a mention.
As you know, rumors regarding an Apple tablet--bigger than an iPhone, awesomer than a netbook--have been swirling since approximately the death of the Newton. But as stories regarding this mythic touchscreen device have come and gone, no official Apple tablet has ever been announced, or even hinted at, by the company. Read more...
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As you know, rumors regarding an Apple tablet--bigger than an iPhone, awesomer than a netbook--have been swirling since approximately the death of the Newton. But as stories regarding this mythic touchscreen device have come and gone, no official Apple tablet has ever been announced, or even hinted at, by the company. Read more...
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Verizon defends its ETF hike
A few weeks after the FCC sent an inquiry about its early termination fee (ETF) increase, Verizon has replied back with a seven-page missive of its own in defense of the fee hike. If you recall, Verizon increased its ETF from $175 to $350 specifically for "advanced devices," which we assume means smartphones like the Droid.
Verizon claims that the ETF allows the company to offer the phones at lower upfront prices and to reduce its losses if the customers do break their contracts early. Even with such a fee increase, Verizon claims it would still be losing money, since the carrier does prorate the ETF the longer you're in the contract (never mind that you still owe $120 in ETFs if you quit in the 23rd month). Verizon also points out that additional revenue from the ETFs is useful to keep its broadband network strong (a dig at AT&T, perhaps?). The company answers the FCC's questions about ETF awareness by saying it is making it very clear to customers, with advertising and marketing material. Read more...
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Verizon claims that the ETF allows the company to offer the phones at lower upfront prices and to reduce its losses if the customers do break their contracts early. Even with such a fee increase, Verizon claims it would still be losing money, since the carrier does prorate the ETF the longer you're in the contract (never mind that you still owe $120 in ETFs if you quit in the 23rd month). Verizon also points out that additional revenue from the ETFs is useful to keep its broadband network strong (a dig at AT&T, perhaps?). The company answers the FCC's questions about ETF awareness by saying it is making it very clear to customers, with advertising and marketing material. Read more...
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McDonald's: Have Some Free Wi-Fi With that Big Mac
Great news for road warriors who stop at McDonald's for a quick cup of joe -- or a heart-stoppin' good lunch: Starting in January, McDonald's fast food restaurants will become one of the nation's largest providers of free Wi-Fi Internet access, according to reports.
A new deal with AT&T will provide really and truly free -- wireless Internet access at 11,000 of the McDonald's 14,000 U.S. locations. Read more...
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A new deal with AT&T will provide really and truly free -- wireless Internet access at 11,000 of the McDonald's 14,000 U.S. locations. Read more...
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Exclusive: first Google Phone / Nexus One photos, Android 2.1 on-board
Well here you have it folks, honest-to-goodness pics of the Google Phone... AKA, the Nexus One. As you can see by the photos, the design of the device is largely similar to those we've seen, but the graphic on back is slightly different, and that piece of tape is covering a QR code (how very Google of them). Just like we've heard before, the updated OS features new 3D elements to the app tray, as well as an extended amount of homescreens, though it looks like the lock screen / mute is the same as in Android 2.0.1. Additionally, there's now a new grid icon at the bottom of the homescreen, which when pressed brings up a webOS card-style preview of all homescreen pages -- which raises some interesting possibilities. Apparently there's been a new software update for the device pushed tonight, and sure enough the phone is identified as the Nexus One on the system info page. Quite clearly this device is running on T-Mobile, and is also using WiFi, so there's two other questions you've got answers to. The phone also appears to come loaded up with Google Navigation (a bit of a no-brainer) and the brand-spanking-new Google Goggles. Hardware wise, the Nexus does look incredibly thin and sleek, and while there's not a slew of buttons (those four up front are clearly touch sensitive), there is a dedicated volume rocker along the side. Oh, and note this... no HTC logo anywhere to be found. We'll update the post as / if we get more info, but for now, feast your eyes on the gallery below! Read more...
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The Motorola Droid Gets Rooted
Add the Motorola Droid to the expanding list of hacked devices that give more adventurous users greater control over how they can use their smartphones. Late Tuesday Wired's Gadget Lab reported that instructions had been posted to an Android forum that supposedly show you how to gain administrator access to your Droid device.
A hacked Droid would allow you to modify the operating system any way you want, and add functions to the device that may have been previously restricted. The problem is that, for the moment anyway, an online community providing customized Droid hacks doesn't exist yet. But that is likely to change in the not-too-distant future. Read more...
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A hacked Droid would allow you to modify the operating system any way you want, and add functions to the device that may have been previously restricted. The problem is that, for the moment anyway, an online community providing customized Droid hacks doesn't exist yet. But that is likely to change in the not-too-distant future. Read more...
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Crunchpad reborn as JooJoo
On Monday morning, former TechCrunch partner Fusion Garage revealed details of its plans to release its Linux-based Web browsing tablet.
Known as the Crunchpad until TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington announced on his blog that Fusion Garage had removed his company from involvement in the product, it was expected to be a touch-sensitive slate computer designed for browsing the Web. It was said to have no local storage aside from what was necessary to load and run the operating system. Arrington said he was hoping to bring the product to market for under $300, but did not expect it to be a big seller. Read more...
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Known as the Crunchpad until TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington announced on his blog that Fusion Garage had removed his company from involvement in the product, it was expected to be a touch-sensitive slate computer designed for browsing the Web. It was said to have no local storage aside from what was necessary to load and run the operating system. Arrington said he was hoping to bring the product to market for under $300, but did not expect it to be a big seller. Read more...
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Verizon Wireless Asked by FCC About Increased Fees
Federal regulators asked Verizon Wireless to explain why it doubled to $350 the fee customers pay for terminating smart-phone contracts.
The Federal Communications Commission made the request in a letter Friday to the largest U.S. mobile telephone provider. The letter from Ruth Milkman, chief of the FCC's wireless bureau and Mark Stone, acting chief of the consumer and governmental affairs bureau, was distributed by e-mail. Read more...
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The Federal Communications Commission made the request in a letter Friday to the largest U.S. mobile telephone provider. The letter from Ruth Milkman, chief of the FCC's wireless bureau and Mark Stone, acting chief of the consumer and governmental affairs bureau, was distributed by e-mail. Read more...
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Twitter founder formally unveils 'Square' project
Small business is front and center for Square, the new mobile-payments company founded by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey. Previously in a quasi-stealth mode (OK, more like San Francisco's worst-kept secret), Square has now launched in beta, is accepting e-mail requests for preliminary accounts, and has put up a basic Web site to explain the company's premise.
The Square hardware is a small, inexpensive card reader that plugs into the audio jack of a compatible device, including a mobile phone (it's starting with the iPhone and currently has job postings up for BlackBerry and Android engineers). It processes credit card payments, geotags their locations on a map, and e-mails a receipt to the buyer. Read more...
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The Square hardware is a small, inexpensive card reader that plugs into the audio jack of a compatible device, including a mobile phone (it's starting with the iPhone and currently has job postings up for BlackBerry and Android engineers). It processes credit card payments, geotags their locations on a map, and e-mails a receipt to the buyer. Read more...
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