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    Laptop Magazine: Verizon Has Best 4G Network 

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    VzBuzz reports that Laptop Magazine recently conducted a number of tests on the four major U.S. carriers' 4G networks. While not everything was rosy, when all was said and done Verizon came out on top:

    Speedtest.net rated Verizon’s average download speed for the five test cities tested more than 2.5 times faster than T-Mobile, more than 3 times faster than Sprint and more than 5.5 times faster than AT&T. Verizon average download rate in the five cities was 12.3Mbps with an average upload rate of 4.7Mbps. The upload rate wiped the floor with the competition with more than 3 times faster than T-Mobile, 5.8 times faster than Sprint and 8 times faster than AT&T.

    When the test turned to downloading a 155MB file, Verizon once again dominated the competition with an average download rate of 4.4Mbps with Sprint and T-Mobile being a full Mbps behind. While attempting to upload a 2.7MB file Verizon averaged 1.7Mbps with only T-Mobile coming close averaging 997 Kbps. When downloading websites Verizon finished in an average of 10.2 seconds against Sprints 12.6 seconds, 14 seconds for T-Mobile and 16 seconds for AT&T.
    The overall results placed the carriers in the following order:

    1. Verizon
    2. T-Mobile
    3. Sprint
    4. AT&T

    See the full details of the test at Laptop Magazine. What is your 4G experience? Discuss in the carrier forums here.

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    HP TouchPad Now Permanently $100 Off 

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    Recently HP slashed the prices of their webOS based TouchPad devices by $100. It was intended to be a temporary back-to-school promotion but HP has since issued a statement saying the price cuts would now be permanent.

    The new prices are $399 and $499 for the 16 GB and 32 GB models respectively.

    Anyone tempted to try one at these prices? Do you think it'll better compete with the competition at these lower price points?

    Discuss in the TouchPad forum here.

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    My LG Optimus 2x review 

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    Here’s my review of the LG Optimus 2x on Wind. It’s currently $445 on Wind Mobile which is considerably cheaper than the Motorola ATRIX, Samsung Galaxy S II, HTC Sensation 4G, EVO 3D, etc.


    The best thing about the 2x is it’s beautiful screen. When I first turned it on I was a little surprised by how great it looks. It’s very clear with great colour and an excellent viewing angle. I actually prefer it to the higher resolution screens found on the Motorola ATRIX (easy decision) and the HTC Sensation 4G (a little harder). It’s a 4” display with a resolution of 800x480.
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    Facebook Releases Messenger For Mobile 

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    Facebook has released a standalone mobile messaging app that ties in with its web-based messaging service.

    It is currently available for iOS and Android with BlackBerry support coming soon.

    Learn more and get it here.

    Nokia Leaving Symbian, S40 Behind With WP7 

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    Nokia's head in the U.S. has stated in an interview with AllThingsD that once they begin selling Windows Phone 7 devices that they will be pretty much out of the Symbian and S40 business in North America. Instead they plan to put their focus on selling their devices with Microsoft's new mobile OS using the traditional carrier route.

    When we launch Windows Phones we will essentially be out of the Symbian business, the S40 business, etc., ” Nokia Inc. President Chris Weber said in an interview. “It will be Windows Phone and the accessories around that. The reality is if we are not successful with Windows Phone, it doesn’t matter what we do (elsewhere).
    Anyone gonna miss Symbian? What do you think of Nokia's WP7 push?

    AllThingsD | Via: Phone Scoop

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    Verizon Putting The Kibosh On Unauthorized Tethering? 

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    Published on 08-09-2011 09:14 AM
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    Based on reports from BGR and Mobiledia, it seems Verizon has now joined AT&T and is putting a stop to people tethering without an authorized tethering/hotspot plan.

    Has this happened to you? What are your thoughts on tethering? Forum discussion here.

    BlackBerry QNX Phone Coming in 2012? 

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    Published on 08-08-2011 03:43 PM
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    BGR reports having received details on RIM's first QNX phone codenamed BlackBerry "Colt" possibly launching in the first quarter of 2012.

    For those who don't know, QNX is a unix-like operating system acquired by RIM in 2010 that now powers their BlackBerry PlayBook.

    More info here.

    Forum discussion here.

    Apple To Disable iPhones with Invalid iOS 5 Beta Firmware 

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    Published on 08-06-2011 05:38 PM
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    According to Silicon Alley Insider, Apple is planning to disable iPhones running unauthorized copies of iOS 5 Beta. They are cracking down on developers selling slots to others.
    http://www.businessinsider.com/apple...iphones-2011-8

    Forum discussion here: http://www.howardforums.com/showthre...-Beta-Firmware

    AT&T Forcing Unauthorized Tetherers Away From Unlimited Plans 

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    AT&T will soon (August 11th?) be forcing those with unlimited data plans who tether without authorization onto a tiered data plan.

    An AT&T spokesperson had this to say:

    Earlier this year, we began sending letters, emails, and text messages to a small number of smartphone customers who use their devices for tethering but aren’t on our required tethering plan. Our goal here is fairness for all of our customers. (This impacts a only small percentage of our smartphone customer base.)

    The letters outline three choices:

    1) Stop tethering and keep their current plan (including grandfathered unlimited plan)

    2) Proactively call AT&T or visit our stores and move to the required tethering plan

    3) Do nothing and we’ll go ahead and add the tethering plan on their behalf — after the dated noted in their customer notification
    Forum discussion here.

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    Hands on Video of the Blackberry Bold 9900 and Torch 9850 

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    Published on 08-03-2011 09:40 PM
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    I had a chance to play with the Torch 9810, 9850 and Bold 9900 earlier today at the Blackberry event in Toronto.
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    Five Android Phones To Avoid 

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    Published on 08-03-2011 01:00 PM
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    Appolicious (associated with Yahoo! News) has provided some recommendations on Android phones to avoid. The devices are:

    1. Huawei m835 Ideos
    2. Garminfone
    3. Dell Streak
    4. Motorola Citrus
    5. HTC Thunderbolt

    Do you agree with this list? Would you add or remove anything?

    See their reasons here.
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    RIM announces the Blackberry 9900, 9810 and 9850/9860 

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    Today RIM announced its new lineup of BlackBerry 7 OS smartphones. With more than 225 carriers around the world completing certification programs for the new devices, this will be RIM’s largest global launch ever. The new line consists of the following:



    · BlackBerry Bold 9900 Series: The Bold 9900 and 9930 are the thinnest BlackBerry smartphones ever, and the first Bold devices to combine the iconic BlackBerry QWERTY keyboard with a brilliant touch display, as well as the first BlackBerry smartphones to include built-in support for NFC.



    · BlackBerry Torch 9810: The faster and more fluid new BlackBerry Torch 9810 builds on the popular design of the BlackBerry Torch 9800, featuring a large 3.2”, high resolution touch display and a distinctive BlackBerry slide-out keyboard.



    · BlackBerry Torch 9850 and 9860: The new all-touch BlackBerry Torch 9850 and 9860 features a 3.7” display, the largest ever on a BlackBerry smartphone, making it fully optimized for displaying photos, videos, and powerful gaming experiences.

    Through the new BlackBerry 7 operating system, users will enjoy a much smoother and faster BlackBerry experience:

    · Faster browsing
    · Proprietary Liquid Graphics™ technology for seamless touch screen navigation
    · Voice activated universal search
    · New augmented reality experiences that can be seamlessly integrated with BBM 6
    · A comprehensive list of pre-installed apps, including: BBM™ 6, BlackBerry® App World™, BlackBerry® Balance, BlackBerry® Protect, and more
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    DROID X2 Android Gingerbread Update Now Available 

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    Android 2.3.3 is now live for Motorola DROID X2 owners. To get it, go to: Menu-Settings-About phone-System updates

    Discuss here.

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    WebOS 3.0.2 For HP TouchPad Rolling Out This Morning 

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    WebOS 3.0.2 for the HP TouchPad will be rolling out this morning according to a tweet from HP's Vice President of Worldwide Developer Relations Richard Kerris.

    It will include Calculator and Clock apps as well as tweaks and bug fixes.

    Discuss the HP TouchPad here.

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    AT&T To Throttle Top 5% of Unlimited Data Users Starting October 1st 

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    AT&T has announced that beginning October 1st it will be throttling the data speeds of its top 5% data users that are on its unlimited data plans.

    Starting October 1, smartphone customers with unlimited data plans may experience reduced speeds once their usage in a billing cycle reaches the level that puts them among the top 5 percent of heaviest data users. These customers can still use unlimited data and their speeds will be restored with the start of the next billing cycle. Before you are affected, we will provide multiple notices, including a grace period.
    BGR | Discuss here.

    Motorola ATRIX with HT Dock/Lapdock review 

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    Our very own Treatz has just posted his review of the Motorola ATRIX along with the Home Theater Dock and Lapdock and then has a coffee.

    Check it out here:
    http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1726567-My-Motorola-Atrix-HD-Multimedia-Dock-and-Lapdock-review-on-Rogers
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    Motorola DROID Bionic Coming September? 

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    According the Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha, Motorola's first 4G LTE device the DROID Bionic will be in stores sometime in September.

    Read and discuss here.

    VZW is coming back to "The Shack" 

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    According to this: http://www.phandroid.com/2011/07/26/radioshack-offer-verizon-handsets-drop-t-mobile/ Makes sense since Radio Shack will have a Carrier slot to fill.

    Windows Phone 7 "Mango" RTM 

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    Microsoft has signed off on the RTM build of the long awaiting Windows Phone 7 update dubbed "Mango."

    The update will provide a host of new features including multitasking and Internet Explorer 9 and will be subject to manufacturer and carrier testing and optimization prior to being released to the public.

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    BlackBerry Bold 9930 Coming To Verizon 

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