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Prior to the official announcement of the Google Nexus One there was a huge amount of hype surrounding the device and as I stated, there looked to be nothing special with this “Google phone” compared to any other Android device and pricing was no surprise and just what was expected. The actual device is fantastic and is currently the best Android device available as I talked about in my initial impressions and with such a powerful device I couldn’t resist and bought my own unlocked one to use with T-Mobile.

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Buying the Nexus One unlocked is probably the best choice

Well, despite the fact that Vodafone here in the UK cancelled the contract , the X2 is still due to arrive in the USA . The “a” is pointing to the US model but there’s still a little while to wait until you can get one. Link – SonyStyle.com Read on and add your comments .

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Xperia X2 appears on Sony site, with added "a" action

Robbie Bach is President of the Entertainment & Devices Division at Microsoft and, along with Mindy Mount (ahem) held a Financial Analyst Briefing last week at CES. The boys from WMPoweruser.com have gone through the transcript and picked out some meaty sections involving Windows Mobile 7.

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Robbie Bach reveals more on Windows Mobile 7

It was way back in early 2006 when we read that ACCESS and PalmSource announced the ACCESS Linux Platform (ALP) that was initially intended to be the next Palm operating system. While Palm no longer has any ties to ACCESS, we heard in October that Emblaze Mobile Ltd. introduced the first ELSE mobile device running the ELSE INTUITION platform based on ALP.

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CES 2010: Hands-on with the ELSE ACCESS Linux Platform-based smartphone

There’s an update for owners of the HTC Hero from 3 UK now online. As usual we’re not totally sure what this fixes or improves, but if you’ve got your Hero from 3, download it here and let us know what happens! To install ROM version 2.73.771.73 (3UK) don’t forget to backup your apps first (preferably with that rather excellent Astro File Manager) so you can stick them back on after. Link – HTC.com Support Credit – Ritchie Read on and add your comments

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HTC Hero Update for 3 UK Customers

We always love to receive your emails , Tweets and forum posts , and today we received a message from Tom Ranson about his App Review Shows . There’s currently three of them, but he’s recording more along with some funny vids involving beer

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Got an Android phone ? Check out the App Review Show

Total Telecom is reporting the the Nexus One handset will actually be available on several networks here in the UK. Vodafone was initially reported as carrying the device here but now there’s news that T-Mobile UK and 3 UK are in negotiations to support the handset from “Spring 2010″. A T-Mobile spokesman stated that.

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Nexus One could be headed to T-Mo UK and 3 UK

Palm’s announcement at this year’s CES weren’t quite as splashy as last year, when the company announced the Palm Pre , but the smartphone maker is making news nonetheless. Palm today announced that updated versions of its two webOS phones, the Palm Pre and the Palm Pixi, will be coming to Verizon Wireless later this month. Sprint is currently the exclusive carrier of both the Pre and the Pixi.

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CES 2010: Palm Updates the Pre and the Pixi

One reason I really enjoy HTC’s Android devices is because of their Sense UI that adds a LOT of functionality to the platform. Today at CES 2010 we heard from HTC that they are taking this experience to the masses in the form of the HTC Smart that runs HTC Sense on Qualcomm Brew Mobile Platform. This should be a wake-up call for Nokia that they cannot rest on their laurels even in the emerging and low end mobile phone market.

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CES 2010: Hey Nokia, HTC isn’t going to let you rest in the low end market

As I wrote yesterday I just couldn’t resist another great smartphone on T-Mobile USA and since I use lots of Google services I jumped on the Nexus One bandwagon and placed my order. It arrived via free FedEx overnight shipping at my hotel here at CES 2010 this morning and then had to go through a couple hours of Mirage loading dock processing

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Hands-on first impressions of the Google Nexus One

You all know how impressed I have been with the HTC HD2 Windows Mobile device and the only issue I have with it has been support for 3G in the US. We knew that HTC was going to bring it to a major US carrier in 2010 and tonight Steve Ballmer will talk a bit about the HD2 coming to T-Mobile USA in the Spring. As a T-Mobile customer I couldn’t be more excited, but after just buying the Nexus One I will have to think for a few minutes before jumping on the HD2.

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CES 2010: HTC HD2 coming to T-Mobile this Spring

Andrew earlier reported on the Android phones coming to AT&T this year and I just attended a CES 2010 Motorola event announcing a device that is highly likely going to be one of those Android devices. Motorola announced the BACKFLIP with MOTOBLUR without announcing a carrier or pricing plan. It was confirmed to be a GSM carrier so it must be AT&T since T-Mobile already has the CLIQ with MOTOBLUR

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CES 2010: Motorola announces BACKFLIP Google Android device

I’ve long been a fan of Magellan’s portable GPS units . The company makes easy-to-use navigation devices that deliver solid, sensible routes. And now that I’ve spent some time testing the company’s iPhone GPS app, called Magellan RoadMate 2010 North America , I’m happy to say it lives up to the standard set by the company’s standalone GPS devices

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iPhone GPS App: Magellan’s RoadMate Excels

Speculation surrounding the long-rumored Google phone continues to heat up this week, as new details have emerged about the phone itself, how much it will cost, and when it will be available. New details were posted on gadget site Gizmodo , which obtained the information from an anonymous source, just one day after Google announced plans for an Android-centric media event . The Google phone, commonly known as the Nexus One , has been the subject of rumors and rumblings for some time.

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Google’s Nexus One Phone Coming Next Week?

There may be a short delay while the video loads. Location: London Stephen Fry, Biz Stone, Founder and Chief Executive of Twitter; and Reid Hoffman, Founder and Chief Executive of LinkedIn will discuss the phenomenon of social media and its future impact. You can also join the conversation by posting a question for any of the speakers – all you need to do is add #svuk to your question on Twitter

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Social Media – A Force for Good

Earlier this year, we first covered the news that Facebook had filed a federal lawsuit against famed “Spam King” Sanford Wallace for crimes under the CAN-SPAM Act, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, and the California Anti-Phishing Act. Today, Facebook says the company won the case and was awarded… CNET News – Facebook awarded $711 million in spam lawsuit VentureBeat – Facebook wins $711 million in damages against “Spam King” Wallace Mashable – Facebook Awarded $711 Million in Anti-Spam Lawsuit All Facebook – Facebook Gets A $711 Million Settlement Against Spammer Sanford Wallce Marketing Pilgrim – Facebook Continues to Can Spam

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Judge Awards Facebook $711 Million in Damages in Spam King Case

With broadband, as with other utilities such as electricity and water, people should pay for what they use, according to an editorial in The Financial Times today.  Demand and use of the Internet has risen faster than capacity can keep up, which means that the all-you-can-eat model of unlimited… DSLReports.com – Zeugma CEO Repeats Metered Billing Myths – Again, with feeling: metered billing is neither necessary nor inevitable DSLReports.com – Some Metered Broadband Myths That Need Clearing Up – Zeugma systems CEO latest to repeat annoying broadband falsehoods…

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Yeah, I’d Like Metered Broadband, Too — If It Were Actually Metered

With all the excitement surrounding the latest Google Android devices people are starting to make statements about Android or Apple winning the smartphone war. There will never be a single winner in the smartphone space and people should not even count out Symbian with their current double digit lead and exciting future prospects with the Symbian Foundation work. The smartphone market is exciting and fluid with the flexibility to let anyone step in and take a share of the pie while others continue to improve as well.

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Smartphone wars; one platform will never rule them all

There have been rumors of new T-Mobile plans, code named Project Dark, and earlier today T-Mobile took the wraps off of their new Even More and Even More Plus plans. The plans include options for obtaining an account with no contract, paying for your phone with monthly no-interest payments, and having unlimited voice, text, and data service. While they are quite competitive with other carrier unlimited plans, existing T-Mobile customers need to take a hard comparative look at the new plans and their current plans before jumping on these new plans too quickly.

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T-Mobile rolls out new plans, huge monthly fee increases for unlimited voice on family plans

The week-long Sidekick data outage may not have a happy ending for all users: Some data may be permanently lost, T-Mobile and Danger said this weekend. In a statement posted on T-Mobile’s Sidekick forum , the companies say that some users may never be able to recover their contacts and personal photos if that information is stored on Danger’s servers. To prevent this from happening, T-Mobile and Danger say that users should not remove their Sidekick’s battery, reset their devices, or allow them to run out of power.

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T-Mobile: Missing Sidekick Data Likely Gone for Good

A week after a data outage hit users of T-Mobile’s Sidekick smartphones , many users are reporting that their service still has not been restored completely. And celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton, a Sidekick user, has emerged as one of the loudest voices in the outcry against T-Mobile. In a blog posting on Friday morning, Hilton writes: “For a week now, we have not been able to access the contacts in our cell phone’s address book.

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Perez Hilton Leads Charge Against T-Mobile, Sidekick

Verizon Wireless is the latest cellular carrier to jump on the Google Android bandwagon, announcing plans to offer two Android-based smartphones later this year. In a teleconference today, representatives from Verizon and Google announced a deal to “co-develop several Android-based devices.” Those devices will include smartphones, feature phones, and netbooks. The two companies also said they will work on the development of applications for those devices.

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Verizon Will Sell Android Phones by Year’s End

Users of T-Mobile’s Sidekick smartphones spent much of the weekend without data service, and many are still waiting for service to be restored. According to a T-Mobile statement sent on Monday afternoon: “Danger, a subsidiary of Microsoft, is continuing to work urgently to resolve the service disruptions affecting T-Mobile Sidekick customers.” The service outage, which began on Friday, affected data service only; Sidekick users were able to make and receive phone calls and send and receive text messages.

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T-Mobile: Danger Working to Resolve Sidekick Data Outage

Tel3 announced recently that they have a new dialer application for iPhone users that will allow them to make direct dialed international long distance calls over the low cost Tel3 network. This application, called the Tel3 Dialer, is a free download that can be used by Tel3 Customers. With this application, users will have the ability to make direct dialed international calls from their iPhone using either the address book, or the recent call history or directly on from the dial pad

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Cheap International Calling from your iPhone

Hi all!Its been quite a while since I blogged and here is the reason for it – I moved to the U.S for higher education purposes;currently pursuing my M.S in C.S Networking.My thirst for Windows Mobiles grew even more here,but in the Pocket PC front.Im longing to take a new cingular connection – looking for HTC Hermes (Cingular 8525) device.The problem here in the U.S is the deal price – Cingular currently quotes it at $399 while Amazon quotes it at $199 after rebates. The figures seem very interesting but the real FIX is the data plan.You are forced to take a data plan which makes the minimum monthly plan amounting to $80 and that is ridiculous for a mobile enthusiast college student like me A cool review from JustAnotherMobileMonday. Unlock your Cingular 8525 / HTC Hermes / HTC TyTn device for free.

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CIngular 8525 HTC Hermes TyTn Cheap Deals

This .Net enthusiast from Montreal is working on this nifty app.Imagine the possibilities of using your Bluetooth enabled windows mobile phone to Browse and play songs on Windows Media Player (PC),Win Amp,Control Power Point presentations (while presentating a paper – really useful) and a lot more!!Jerome calls developing nifty apps a passion and thats what Dot Net makes – a lot easier to create useful applications.This particular app is a bit complicated though!You can download it here .Visit the author’s site .This app requires your phone to be activesynced to your bluetooth enabled Laptop/PC via bluetooth.

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Free Bluetooth Remote Control for your Windows Mobile

Saw WWDC 2007 keynote and tried installing Safari 3 Beta on my Macbook (Mac OS X 10.4.9) only to see that it behaves rather weird,it doesn’t show up, after deleting and trying to reinstall Safari 3 Beta, all I get is “You cannot install Safari 3 Beta on this volume. This volume does not meet the requirements for this update.” I dint’ give up,searched for solutions online and found none Then tried installing the Safari3BetaUninstall.pkg without even installing the Safari3Beta.pkg!! It asked for a restart and voila, I see Safari loading to its full glory!! Enjoy Safari and all the new features!!

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Safari 3 Beta fails to install – Fix / Hack! Error – "You cannot install Safari 3 Beta on this volume. This volume does not meet the…

Who won’t like cash ( $15 for installation,$5 thereafter paid once every 6 months ) for doing something as simple as installing a very small application which tracks your mobile usage – applications, call timers but not personal data!!Well,it might seem weird to install an application which we never really use but for a techie like me – who loves experimenting,it should not bother much! The better part is that you can uninstall it anytime you wish! The best part : I received a cheque for $15 within 45-60 days of installing it. I installed the application,tried different WM6 ROMs on my HTC Wizard,don’t remember when the application was removed but was surprised/thrilled to see the cheque in my mailbox!! This program is open only to people residing in the U.S who use selected Windows/Symbian devices . Jump on this offer,NOW!!

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Get paid $15 for installing an App on your Windows/Symbian mobile

Missing Sync has done a great job with WM5 synchronisation services but they refuse to port the same app to WM6 devices – they say that no ‘Real’ WM6 device has ever been released but thousands of devices at XDA Devs are powered by mighty WM6!! Well,so what about us,Mac users? How can we sync our devices for appointments and contacts (mail and files follows!).Well,I have been using a practical solution – A free MS Exchange Server with which you can ActiveSync your Windows Mobile on the go with WiFi/3G/GPRS/EDGE!! This guy,Austin provides this free service (MS Exchange Server).Check it out at www.Port88.org .

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WM6 Sync with Mac OS X – Free MS Exchange Server

I just got my brand new HTC Wizard (8125) and I wasted no time instaling WM6 ROM (Faria’s version,No VoIP support in this ROM as of now).The guys over at XDA Developers work hard / fast / better than the guys at MicroSoft. Why should M$ wait so long (till iPhone is released??) to release WM6? XDA guys managed to release it though with their own special menus : They are the best cooks! So,are you geared for free SIP calling?Have a quick look at this post.I am on way to test this feature but few exams and work pressure is not letting me explore them to the fullest as of now .Anyways,Im going to post the screen shots once I test it myself.Until then,have a rocking Mobile6athon!!

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Free VoIP calling over WiFi for Windows Mobile 6 PPCs