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Verizon settles ETF class action suit for $21 million
12.07.2008 23:13
engadgetmobile.com
It's a far cry from the $1 billion potential pay-out we heard about initially, but it looks like Verizon will still be forking over a hefty chunk of cash as a result of that class action lawsuit over early termination fees -- $21 million, to be exact. Verizon still isn't about to admit to any wrong doing, however, with its spokesman saying simply that the suit "was a distraction," and that "this was a quick way to resolve it." As Dow Jones points out, the resolution of suits like these could well put a renewed focus on FCC Chairman Kevin Martin's efforts to curtail carriers' ability to charge ETF fees, which he hopes will eventually be governed by some national rules.[Via Phone Scoop]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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RedOctane execs on a roll with "Guitar Hero"
12.07.2008 22:01
reuters.com
DENVER (Billboard) - There were a lot of questions surrounding the "Guitar Hero" videogame when it first came out. Would gamers agree to pony up extra money for the special guitar-shaped controller needed to play it? Would the music industry agree to license master tracks? Would the addition of downloadable content be successful?
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Americans using mobile internet the most, RAZR family most responsible
12.07.2008 19:12
engadgetmobile.com
Filed under: Culture, Studies, Misc Who says we Americans don't love our mobile internet? We don't like paying through the nose for it, but there's no denying we heart it profusely. According to new research from Nielson, around 15.6% of US wireless subscribers utilize mobile internet on their handset, while the UK ganked the silver medallion at 12.9% and Italy the bronze at 11.9%. Out of the 16 countries studied by the firm, America ranked number one in terms of usage, and oddly enough, Motorola's RAZR / RAZR2 were found as the top devices (10%) for accessing the mobile web. For those curious, Apple's iPhone came in second with 4%, while RIM's BlackBerry 8100 and 8800 series claimed 2% each. Even if you're usually not the numbers type, we'd say it's worth your while to give these a peek -- pretty interesting stuff, from a nerd's point of view. [Warning: PDF read link][Via modoNews]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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iPhone 3G and firmware 2.0: the day after
12.07.2008 16:12
engadgetmobile.com
Filed under: Handsets, GSM, EDGE, HSDPA, UMTS, Apple So many of you are probably still in your jammies, reveling in the afterglow of yesterday's purchase, repeatedly opening Maps on your glossy new iPhone 3G and watching in exaggerated wonderment as your location is determined with frightening speed and accuracy. Others might be standing in a line snaking hundreds of bodies long into your friendly local Apple Store, reading this post from the comfort of your Motorola RAZR V3 and realizing that these are some of the last moments you'll be using a physical keypad. Still others are bemused by the fuss -- but whatever your stance on the phone, it's pretty hard to ignore the buzz that's floating around in the aftermath of day zero. Here are some of the goings-on we're tracking: The masses of humanity continue to collect. Massive stock shortages don't seem to be an issue (yet), but patience is not a virtue we hold dear to our hearts, so we really can't blame these people. Some buyers are reporting a yellow tint to their screens -- probably not enough to notice without another unit side-by-side for comparison, but real nonetheless. Of course, the first iPhone suffered from the occasional crappy backlight, bum touchscreen, or negative black, so we wouldn't be surprised if a few lame displays made it out of the factory floor for this model as well; we're following up with Apple on this and we should have more for you later today. We took the iPhone 3G on a decent drive around New York, and found its tracking to be impeccable. In a situation where we might have veered off the path following Google Maps directions, the blue blip kept us right on track. Despite what you've read (we're looking at you, Mr. Pogue), we see no technical reason that the aGPS can't provide turn-by-turn directions, provided there's software to take advantage of it. There are some complaints floating around about 3G reception, but it's been just fine on our review units around the world so far. How's it treating you out in [your location here]? iphone-dev has a video up of BootNeuter going about its business on a first-gen iPhone that's been upgraded to firmware 2.0, and the process is looking as slick and painless as ever. Unlockers who haven't shelled out for the 3G, commence your salivating. MobileMe seems like it's up for the moment, but don't breathe too hard lest you bring the whole thing down again. Permalink | Email this | Comments
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iPhone 2.0 Update for iPod Touch available
12.07.2008 16:11
i4u.com
Now that the Apple activation servers are working you can also upgrade your iPod touch with the new iPhone 2.0 system software for $9.95. I still do not know why Apple charges for this update on the iPod touch and not on the iPhone. The 2.0 update wil...
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Palm's electric blue Centro in the flesh
12.07.2008 15:17
engadgetmobile.com
Filed under: Handsets, Palm, ATT, Palm OS, GSM, EDGE Yeah, sure, it's just a dummy, but the live model will look the same -- albeit with a slightly more functional display, hopefully. Our contact tells us AT&T stores will have these bad boys ready to sell on Monday at the freshly-dropped price. Click on for the spellbinding backside![Thanks, Kal]Continue reading Palm's electric blue Centro in the fleshPermalink | Email this | Comments
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Kodak EasyShare M1073 IS
12.07.2008 14:15
letsgodigital.org
Kodak EasyShare M1073 IS digital camera : Eastman Kodak Company announces the latest M-Series Digital Camera to join its EasyShare System portfolio. The Kodak EasyShare M1073 IS digital camera is a sleek but powerful camera for style-conscious consumers, packed with innovative features, including Kodak's Smart Capture, which instantly adjusts the camera settings to help ensure brilliant pictures in virtually any environment - automatically. The Kodak EasyShare M1073 IS compact digital camera will be available from September 2008. The 10 Megapixel Kodak M1073 IS digital camera is the newest member of Kodak's line of affordable EasyShare M-Series Zoom Digital Cameras for the style-savvy consumer.
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Kodak EasyShare M1063
12.07.2008 14:15
letsgodigital.org
Kodak EasyShare M1063 digital camera : One more new Kodak EasyShare camera is coming up! Eastman Kodak Company announces the latest M-Series Digital Camera to join its EasyShare System portfolio. The Kodak EasyShare M1063 is a sleek but powerful digital camera for style-conscious consumers, packed with innovative features, including HD Picture capture and face detection technology. The new Kodak EasyShare M1063 incorporates features to give you great looking pictures. The new Kodak camera is simple to use and comes in stylish colors, and with optional fun accessories. This small camera is designed to fit your pocket as well as your budget. The Kodak M1063 compact digital camera will retail for US $179.95 MSRP from September 2008.
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Kodak EasyShare C913
12.07.2008 14:15
letsgodigital.org
Kodak EasyShare C913 : Sometimes cameras just slip through, like the Kodak C913. The Kodak EasyShare C913 features a Kodak AF 3x Optical Aspheric Zoom Lens (35 mm equivalent: 36-108 mm) that captures crisp details and gets you closer to your subjects without losing picture quality. 5x digital zoom enlarges your pictures even more. The Kodak C913 offers 9.2 Megapixels for stunning prints up to 30 x 40 in. (76 x 102 cm). The Kodak EasyShare C913 camera incorporates digital image stabilization. Blur caused by camera shake will be reduced by this feature. The 2.4-inch color display lets you view your pictures with brilliance and clarity. You can even view your pictures in high definition on an HDTV or other HD device.
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iGirls, iPopCorn and iBeer for the iPhone [Video]
12.07.2008 14:15
i4u.com
Our gadget video section published a video showing several fun iPhone gimmicks that show that the iPhone can also be fun, not just cool. The video features the iPhone as beer glass, as popcorn maker and that apparently there are bikini girls living in...
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iPhone 3G unlocking with PwnageTool 2.0 available soon
12.07.2008 14:14
i4u.com
We already reported that the iPhone Dev Team has managed to unlock and jailbreak the iPhone 3G and iPhone 2.0 software. The group has now published a video of the soon to be released PwnageTool 2.0 that makes it really easy to unlock and jailbreak the iPho...
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Asus Eee PC 1000 available on Amazon
12.07.2008 14:14
i4u.com
The new top of the line Asus Eee PC 1000 netbooks are available for pre-order on Amazon.com. The Asus Eee PC 1000 features a 10 inch screen, 40GB SSD, 1GB RAM, 6 Cell Battery and Linux. The Asus Eee PC 1000 sells for $699.99 and is available in black ...
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Xbox 360 Pro already selling at Target with new low Price
12.07.2008 14:14
i4u.com
Target is already selling the Xbox 360 Pro in stores for the new low price of $299.99 (was $349.99). Microsoft was actually expected to announce the Xbox 360 Price-cut at the E3 2008 press-conference on Monday. The Target offer of the Xbox 360 Pro (th...
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Nokia offering 96 N96 handsets in limited edition packaging
12.07.2008 13:13
engadgetmobile.com
Filed under: Handsets, Nokia, Symbian, GSM, HSDPA, UMTS, HSUPA Nokia's latest promotion isn't the most enthralling we've ever seen, but two aspects in particular stand out. First, those fortunate enough to be able to drop €759 ($1,206) on an N96 will be helping the WWF project to save the red pandas in Nepal. Secondly, the Face The Task website designed to highlight the limited edition kit is worth viewing for kicks alone. From what we can gather, 96 well-packaged N96 mobiles will be made available at the aforesaid price, but nothing about the device itself will be special. You will, however, receive a limited edition ash tree box in a raw silk bag along with an 8GB microSD card. Worth it? That's up to you.[Via TheNokiaBlog]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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