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Droid X2 dual-core to hit Verizon on May 19 for $199.99

Motorola has officially revealed the Droid X2. It will be released online tomorrow for $199.99, will hit retail on May 26, has a 1GHz Tegra 2 dual-core processor, and runs Android 2.2. Sorry folks, no 4G LTE.
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Sprint adds 1.1 million mobile subscribers, Wi-Fi Xoom

Number-three U.S. mobile operator Sprint added 1.1 million subscribers during the first quarter of 2011 - the best it's done in five years.

T-Mobile bets $1,000 the Galaxy S 4G is faster than your iPhone

In a marketing scheme, T-Mobile is willing to bet some serious cash its new 4G phone is faster than a 3G phone. What are we missing here?

Verizon’s 4G network goes down, cripples Thunderbolts; [UPDATE] VZW identifies outage source

Verizon's 4G LTE network is out for the count, but there may be a way to hook your HTC Thunderbolt up to 3G.
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FCC makes wireless data roaming mandatory

New rules adopted by the FCC Thursday require wireless carriers to offer wireless data roaming for a "reasonable" price.

Motorola Atrix 4G update: Bugs fixed, speed isn’t

The Atrix's latest software upgrade works out some of the kinks, but fails to bring the phone up to the promised 4G speeds.

Next round of iPad 2 releases spurn India

Apple has no current plans to release the iPad 2 in India, and consumers aren't happy about it.
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AT&T: T-Mobile 3G phones will eventually need to be replaced

If AT&T's acquisition of T-Mobile goes through, T-Mobile's 3G phones will eventually stop working as AT&T reconfigures T-Mobile's cell towers.
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AT&T-T-Mobile merger: 7 biggest changes for customers

AT&T's announcement Sunday that it will acquire T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom drastically alters the mobile industry. But what does it mean for customers? Following are the seven most significant changes for customers likely to result from this monstrous merger.
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Ultimate iPad 2 buyer’s guide: How to buy on launch day

Hoping to score an iPad 2 on launch day? We've got the ultimate buyer's guide to help you figure out which model you want and find the best place to buy it.
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Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi priced at £450 (about $730) in the UK

The newly-announced European prices of the Motorola Xoom put the device in a good place to compete with Apple's iPad.

NTIA National Broadband Map reveals Internet deserts, oases in US

As the US continues to increase Americans' access to broadband Internet, it has revealed an in-depth look at the state of our Internet access today.

Is HTC putting Honeycomb on its new flagship phone, the Revolver? [UPDATE: Revolver faked?]

The Revolver from AT&T isn't due until the third quarter, but a leaked image suggests HTC will buck the trend and throw the Honeycomb tablet-optimized OS on it.
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Skype expands Access service to over 500,000 Wi-Fi hotspots

Skype has also announced a plan to pre-load its app on handsets running on networks with poor 3G connectivity.

China will convert phone booths into Wi-Fi hotspots

As China's digital expansion continues, it plans on recycling its old technology.
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Motorola Xoom: $800, will launch Feb. 24

A Best Buy ad gives us new details about the Motorola Xoom tablet, and they're not all good.

Motorola and AT&T completely botched Atrix 4G Laptop pricing

The Motorola Atrix 4G and Laptop Dock was one of our favorite new devices at CES, but the company has priced it so high that it's hard to see anyone shelling out the cash to buy the phone and peripheral.

Sony NGP news: optional 3G, physical game cards, 4-5 hrs battery

Sony unveiled NGP (Next Generation Portable) yesterday. Since then, speculation has grown about the price, battery, and other details. We've learned that the device will have physical game cards and multiple models, some without 3G.

PSP 2 unmasked as Sony NGP: Next Generation Portable

Sony has unveiled its new handheld and its not called PSP2. The Sony NGP, Next Generation Portable, will have a 5-inch OLED screen, capacitive multitouch, a rear multitouch surface, motion control, 3G, 2 full control sticks, PlayStation Suite support, a quad-core CPU, a quad-core GPU, and be capable of playing full PS3 games. A complete report of the unveiling is below.
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ITU: Internet grew to 2 billion users in 2010

The International Telecommunications Union says the number of Internet users worldwide reached 2 billion in 2010...and noted not many are in Africa.

Sony PSP2 will have 3G and a large OLED touchscreen

Nikkei has released some new information about Sony's upcoming PlayStation Portable 2. The device will have 3G and a big OLED screen.
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Motorola Xoom to launch Feb. 17, cost $699-$799

Employees from Verizon and Best Buy have leaked a February 17 release date and $699-$799 price point for the Motorola Xoom tablet.
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Sprint announces $10/month premium data charge

Sprint is going to charge $10 more per month for smartphone data plans starting January 30.
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Verizon’s iPhone 4 vs. AT&T’s iPhone 4: Twins compared

We compare Verizon’s iPhone 4 and AT&T’s iPhone 4 side by side.
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Study: Android users consume more mobile data

A new study from Arieso finds Android users consume the most mobile data...and potentially cause the most network congestion.
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Google Chrome event brings Web Store, Chrome OS notebook, browser updates

In a live event today, Chrome revealed a host of new features coming to users, most significantly it's anticipated take on the operating system.

Verizon will launch 4G LTE network on December 5

Verizon will officially debut its 4G LTE network this Sunday, with plans to massively expand its coverage over the next few years. The carrier also is working on introducing handheld devices that carry the service.
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iOS 4.1 security flaw bypasses passcode lock screen on iPhones

An iPhone's photos, contacts, and text messages are all made vulnerable by a security flaw in iOS 4.1.

Metro PCS launches first 4g LTE network

MetroPCS has leapfrogged its way into cutting-edge technology, being the first US carrier to offer 4g LTE.
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New iPad 3Gs to Start Shipping to U.S. Customers May 7

Apple says new orders for iPad 3Gs will start shipping on May 7...but customers who pre-ordered one might see them a little sooner.

T-Mobile Rolls Out New myTouch 3G Version

T-Mobile announced a new version of the myTouch 3G is available.

AT&T Announces Support for SlingPlayer Over 3G

AT&T has announced it'll support SlingPlayer Mobile over its 3G network, clearing the way for folks to place-shift video to their iPhones.

Was Google’s Nexus One a Flop?

The Nexus One wasn't as big of a success as Google thought it would be.

AT&T Completes 3G Tower HSPA 7.2 Update Today

AT&T announced it completed its nationwide 3G tower software update for HSPA 7.2.

AT&T Offers 3G Data Passes for Day, Week, and Month

AT&T's new DataConnect Pass service only works with compatible netbooks and notebooks.

AT&T Debuts HP Mini 110 Netbook with 3G Connectivity

Want a netbook with built-in 3G mobile broadband? AT&T will soon be offering an HP Mini 110 for $199...with a two year data plan running at least $35 a month.
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Asus WiMAX-enabled E-Book Launches in 2010

The rumors are true: Asus is coming out with e-books for March 2010.

Amazon Drops Kindle Price, Adds International Capability

Amazon has dropped its Kindle reader down to $259, and has announced a $279 edition with U.S. and international wireless capability.