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HP, Palm and Windows 7 News
HP has announced that it will not be releasing any Windows Phone 7 operated phones in the foreseeable future. This move was expected after HP purchased the struggling Palm Corporation, including their highly regarded but underachieving WebOS. This does not mean that HP has ceased to work with the Microsoft operating system overall. It has been reported that HP plans on releasing a slate device later this year that will be powered by Windows 7. What is interesting however is that HP recently registered the name PalmPad. This would indicate that HP has plans of releasing a WebOS powered tablet. They could be on the drawing board right now, but the idea is there. HP has not announced if it plans on using the Palm and WebOS names on the devices it creates, with some…
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Allstate Releases Mobile App
Allstate, one of the most vile and treacherous insurance companies in the United States, is releasing an application for the iPhone and BlackBerry devices. The Allstate app allows customers to quickly access information policies, coverage and agent contact information. Users will also be able to initiate a claim via the application – though the chances of the claim being approved are still pathetically low. The one truly useful function of the Allstate app is the Accident Toolkit. This service will help the victim gather all of the necessary information required in order for Allstate to reject their claim. Insurance companies and the Federal Government are recognizing that in order to steal money, they need to continue to give the impression to the public that they are…
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Android Market to Offer Phone Billing
In an effort to make the Android Market more flexible and payment friendly, Google has decided to add new payment options. Android customers are currently forced to use their credit card with Google Checkout in order to purchase applications. The new payment option, set to come into effect in 30 days, will allow users to charge their phone bill instead of using a credit card. At this time, only T-Mobile users enjoy this option. While Google is offering the phone billing option to one and all, it remains to be seen if all carriers take Google up on their offer. On the surface, no carrier should oppose such an idea, but there are obviously pitfalls when it comes to legal arrangements and revenue sharing agreements. It is unclear if this service will be available only in…
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Samsung Haven: Phone for Your Grandfather
Over the last several years, mobile manufacturers and wireless providers have strongly pursued the younger demographic, believing that adolescents were a potential gold mine in revenue generation. With more and more tools and services catered to annoying, obnoxious and far too horny teenagers, it is refreshing to see that there is a mobile phone designed specifically for the elderly. The phone in question is called the Samsung Haven and it is scheduled for release on July 29 via Verizon. The Samsung Haven has a 2.2 inch display with adjustable font size, dedicated emergency buttons and health and medical related features. Sounds like a useful device, but not one I would rush to purchase if I was of the golden age. Many older folk want to either feel younger or do the…
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White iPhone 4 Delayed Yet Again
Those of you, who were holding off on the iPhone 4 until the white version was released, are now out of luck. Apple has announced that the white version of the iPhone 4 will not be released until the end of the year. An official statement from the company explained that the manufacturing of the white iPhone 4 has proven to be most challenging. Of course, we all now that Apple has postponed the release of the new iPhone due to the recent Antennagate crisis. After all, there is nothing different between the black and white versions of the iPhone 4 except the color and possibly a bit of material. Apple has wisely decided to hold off on releasing what has proven to be a faulty product that is suffering from poor design. Apple will try to rectify the problem prior to…
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Time.com App Available for Android
Time Magazine has released a new application for the Android platform. Time.com has released an application for other mobile platforms in the past, including the iPhone and BlackBerry. The Time app will feature numerous video clips, articles, podcasts and other goodies that fans of the magazine have come to enjoy throughout the years. The usual social integration is available for Android users, in addition to widget options that are exclusive to the operating system. Not all Android users are pleased with the addition of Time.com on the Android Market. Critics have accused Time of becoming a big business media projector and a platform for world politicians to spread their propaganda. Regardless of whether or not you read Time Magazine, the addition of this application…
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Best Buy Selling the iPhone 16GB 3GS for $25 CAD
Holy Crap! Apple and electronic retailers are shedding the iPhone 3GS like they’re Superman (which they aren’t) and the phone is kryptonite (perhaps). Best Buy is offering the iPhone 3GS 16GB from Telus for a miniscule 25 bucks Canadian. Those looking to purchase and iPhone and not shell out big bucks should nab one of these babies fast, as this deal expires next week. However, before you go running to your nearest Best Buy, just remember that there is a contract. A three year contract to be exact. This news can be compared to having the option of sleeping with a super model and then realizing that she/he is actually a drag queen. The excitement and arousal disappears pretty much instantly. If you are not scared by a three year contract (and you should be) then grab the…
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Motorola i1 Available July 25th
Starting July 25th, Sprint customers will be able to purchase the new Android powered Motorola i1. The device will reportedly retail for $200, along with the ever popular (scoff scoff) two year contract. The Motorola i1 will come brandishing a 5MP camera, GPS, Bluetooth, Google Talk and other standard services and tools. The phone runs on an older operating system, the Android 1.5, which shouldn’t be too surprising considering that it is a bargain device. We have become used to Android phones being top of the line when it comes to hardware, but there is a huge market out there for the average and low end phones. Google and Motorola are looking to tap into that market, as they and other mobile service providers realize that in many ways, the mainstream public is a better…
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Nook Now Available for the Android
An eReader application called Nook from Barnes & Noble is now available for the Android. Nook is a free download from the Android Market which gives users access to over one million eBooks. In addition to this massive collection, Nook also has a very nifty feature called LendMe which allows users to share eBooks with other Nook user. The limit is 14 days per book, per user. This features is fantastic, not only from a marketing perspective, but also from the school of thought that teaches us that books should be shared by all and that reading is not a privilege, but rather a right. Nook also includes the ePub feature, which means it can be used on multiple platforms, including PCs. The application also includes an eBook reader which can be customized to the taste of the…
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iPad to Be Released in Nine More Countries
This Friday, Apple will make the iPad available in nine additional countries. The countries are New Zealand, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Singapore, Mexico, Luxemburg, Hong Kong and Ireland. The iPad has been a huge hit for Apple since its release in April of this year, selling over 3.5 million units. Apple has promised to make the iPad available in more countries before the end of the year, though no word has been released regarding which. Increasing the distribution of the iPad will obviously help makes this an ever more successful year than it has already been for the Cupertino based tech manufacturer. Apple has recently announced that the second quarter of 2010 was the company's most successful to date. When compared to the second quarter of 2009, sales of the…
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