Archive: Cellular Industry News
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Oct 14, 2011
No CommentsHTC Security Patch Update
HTC has made an announcement that concerns a security problem that has left user data unencrypted and possibly exposed to third-party applications. The investigation into this matter is taken very seriously by HTC which strives to maintain the security of its products. Criminal and civil laws are being broken if this vulnerable information is used...
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Oct 11, 2011
No CommentsIntroducing Facetones…A New, Automated Customization for Contacts
Verizon Wireless is expanding their repertoire of applications by adding the availability of the new Facetones app. Developed by the infamous Vringo, makers of audio and video ringtones, Facetones pulls photos from your contacts’ Facebook accounts and constructs a slideshow that is viewed when the caller’s ID is displayed during an incoming call. So far,...
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Oct 06, 2011
No CommentsThe Google/Motorola Acquisition
The U.S. Department of Justice has decided to set its review of the Google/Motorola acquisition on hold since it mandated that Google and Motorola both provide more information about Google’s intent. The information the Justice department has requested has not been disclosed to the public, but this is occuring in response to Google’s announcement regarding...
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Oct 03, 2011
No CommentsNew Samsung HD Camera-Phone
Samsung Electronics of Taipei, Taiwan announced the release of the new S5K8AA image sensor system-on-chip. It has a 1.2 megapixel, 1/8.2 inch CMOS designed to support video telecommunications with high definition (HD) video for devices that are less than three millimeters deep. Samsung sees a future market for the S5K8AA in Smart phones and tablet...
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Sep 26, 2011
No CommentsPantech’s Breakout a Verizon Exclusive
Kenny Goldie, President and Chief Operation Officer of The Goldie Group, reports Verizon Wireless and Pantech have joined forces to bring the new Android 2.3 Gingerbread smartphone, the Breakout, to Verizon Wireless retail stores and online. The Breakout distinguishes itself from the rest of the smartphone pack with lightning-fast downloads powered by 4G LTE. Breakout...
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Sep 22, 2011
No CommentsITC To Review The Final Initial Determination Of Patent Violations By HTC Against Apple Computer
Kenny Goldie of Goldie Group discovered that the U.S. International Trade Commission planned to review the July 15, 2011 Administrative Law Judge’s decision on HTC’s violation of Apple patents. The final ID found that the High Tech Company (HTC) of Taiwan Violated section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The ITC will review both...
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Sep 20, 2011
No CommentsVerizon Launches Highly-Anticipated Droid Bionic
Kenny Goldie of The Goldie Group has uncovered some interesting information about the launch of the Droid Bionic. It appears that 9 months to the day that it was announced, Verizon has finally launched the Motorola Droid Bionic. The phone can is now available to be purchased for $299.99 after signing up for a new...
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Sep 15, 2011
No CommentsFring Adding Playgrounds Feature
Fring, the trendy four way chat application, has been added an extra feature called Playgrounds to its group video chat product. This new feature seems to get it’s basic idea from Google+’s Hangout feature by letting people join group video chat conversations casually. Kenny Goldie has found out that Playgrounds allows users to join video...
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Sep 13, 2011
No CommentsAT&T Hoping to Merge with T-Mobile
According to a recent Reuters article, many sources are claiming that AT&T has formed a plan they hope will allow them to obtain T-Mobile. The plan is composed of two parts and is aimed at government officials. The first phase of the plan includes AT&T’s guarantee that pricing for current T-Mobile voice and data plans...
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Sep 08, 2011
No CommentsHTC Sensation Now Has an Unlockable Bootloader
For those with HTC Sensation handsets, today may very well be your lucky day. HTC, the phone company responsible for many of the most popular wireless phones today, has finally added the HTC Sensation to it’s unlocked bootloader list. This is great news for modders, and those wishing to run third party applications on their...