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Unlimited US/Canada calls FREE right from your Gmail
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Published on 08-26-2010 01:00 AM
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Google just announced that it’s integrating Google Voice into Gmail, turning its e-mail service into a fully Web-based Voice-over-IP system that lets you talk to people with landlines and cell phones all over the world. And… well, it looks like it could be an awfully compelling Skype alternative. Especially since calls to cell phones and landlines in the U.S. and Canada that you’d pay for with Skype are free.

The integration adds a cool new feature to Gmail, but as a long-time Google Voice addict, I’m even more excited about what it does for that service. Now those of us with Google Voice numbers can use it in a new way, and without burning through mobile phone minutes. A few details on the service, which rolls out today to U.S./Canada Gmail users.

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Would A Device's Environmental Impact Affect Your Purchase?
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Published on 08-25-2010 12:23 PM
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This article over on PreCentral.net regarding 02 UK's new eco rating system raises an interesting question:

Would (or does) a device's level of environmental impact have any affect on your purchase decision?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments and/or the forums.

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TELUS Turns on HSPA+ Network for Sask. Users
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Published on 08-24-2010 01:42 PM
The image says it all.

The light green areas on the map are not yet active, but should be switched on Q4 2011.

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Got Froyo? Get Flash.
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Published on 08-23-2010 04:36 PM
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If you've got Froyo running on your Android phone, you can now (unofficially) get Flash (if you don't already have it). Download it by visiting Droid Life.

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Virgin Mobile USA Revamps Broadband2Go Service; Unlimited For $40
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Published on 08-22-2010 03:13 PM
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Starting next week Virgin is going to become a dominate force in the prepaid mobile broadband market.

Next week, $40 a month for Unlimited broadband service with no cap.

Simply amazing if you ask me.

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South Florida 4G for Sprint coming very soon?
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Published on 08-19-2010 12:56 PM
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HowardForums user billgates just dropped a tip that we can be expecting 4G in parts of South Florida before too long! ...

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deathtrip's Boost Mobile Motorola Rambler Giveaway! (through 8/22/2010)
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Published on 08-19-2010 10:14 AM
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Forum member deathtrip is giving away a brand new in the box, sealed, never activated, Motorola Rambler completely free, no strings attached. ...

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iPhone 4 Free Cases Start Arriving
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Published on 08-18-2010 11:39 PM
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Macworld is reporting that some people have starting receiving their free iPhone 4 case program cases early.

Have any forum members received their cases yet? Let us know in the comments or post about it in the Apple accessories forum.

And a heads-up: ...

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Verizon Testing New Unlimited Plan In LA & San Diego
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Published on 08-18-2010 10:07 PM
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Verizon Wireless is looking to sweeten its unlimited offering. ...

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Phonedog.com Unboxing of the HTC Desire
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Published on 08-18-2010 05:50 PM
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Aaron at PhoneDog.com posted an unboxing video of US Cellular's HTC Desire ...

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One Hundred Free Unlocks Up For Grabs! (Updated - Day Five Winners! + instructions for winners)
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Published on 08-10-2010 11:01 AM
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We're giving away 100 free unlocks sponsored by CellUnlock.net!

Check out all the phones CellUnlock can remotely unlock! They include the HTC Desire on TELUS and the new Blackberry Torch. ...

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Congrats To Our iPhone 4 Giveaway Winner: buster!
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Published on 08-09-2010 11:26 AM
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Forum member buster has been selected as the winner of our iPhone 4 giveaway. Please join us in offering congratulations.

Stay tuned for another giveaway soon (not for an iPhone).

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HTC Desire now available at TELUS. $79/3yr
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Published on 08-06-2010 12:42 PM
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The HTC Desire is now available on TELUS for $79 on a 3 yr. (also $449.99/399.99/349.99 on none/2/1 yrs)

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Reminder: Free concert featuring Metric in Toronto TONIGHT
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Published on 08-04-2010 03:04 PM
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Just a reminder about the free concert tonight featuring Metric.

When: Tonight (Wed August 4th) Show starts at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Union Station – Union Square Plaza 65 Front Street West
Froyo Rolling Out To Motorola DROID This Week - Get It Now (Updated)
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Published on 08-04-2010 02:27 PM
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Android 2.2 (Froyo) has started trickling out to Verizon Wireless Motorola DROID users this week. If you haven't yet received the OTA update, you can manually update to it yourself.

Before doing this, please read the update at the end of this post. ...

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Blackberry Torch 9800 announced by RIM & AT&T
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Published on 08-03-2010 02:42 PM
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Its official now, the new Torch is announced...

http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/dev...erry-torch.jsp

I cant wait for the AWS version to run on Wind.

*Howard Edit:
Specs: Blackberry Torch 9800, BB OS 6.0 with improved browser and social networking integration, slide out keyboard + touch screen, 1Ghz processor (Bold 9700 has a 612Mhz), 512MB RAM, 4GB storage and 5MP camera. Similar size to the Bold 9700. Also coming to Rogers in 'the coming weeks'.

http://na.blackberry.com/eng/devices/blackberrytorch/

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iPhone 4 Giveaway (Updated x2)
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Published on 08-02-2010 11:56 AM
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Jonesing for an iPhone 4? We're giving away an unlocked iPhone 4 16GB, sealed in the box!

If you'd like to be entered into the drawing, please leave one comment to this post. The contest will run through Sunday and the winner will be selected randomly on Monday August 9th, with an announcement to follow sometime afterward.

The giveaway is open to residents of Canada and the United States only. If the winner is from Canada they must answer a skill testing question. Forum staff are not eligible for this giveaway. Duplicate entries will disqualify you.

Good luck!

P.S. While you're waiting, check out the story behind the two iPhones pictured.

UPDATE: We are no longer taking entries. The winner will selected later today. Thanks for participating and good luck!

UPDATE 2: The winner has been selected!

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The iPhone 4 lineup experience
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Published on 08-02-2010 11:44 AM
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Here's a detail account of my experience lining up for an iPhone 4 at the Fairview mall Apple store. Parts ...

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Rogers $30 6GB Plan Back - iPhone 16GB for $159, 32GB for $259
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Published on 07-29-2010 04:11 PM
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http://redboard.rogers.com/2010/ipho...row-on-rogers/

Rogers will be bringing back the $30 for 6GB plan starting tomorrow for all smartphones including iPhone. Also expect to see 16GB for $159 and 32GB for $259. ...

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Attn Torontonians: Free concert + Galaxy S launch next Wed August 4th
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Published on 07-29-2010 03:31 PM
Busy next Wednesday? If not there's going to a free concert next Wed at Union Square Plaza. It's to celebrate the launch ...

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