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T-Mobile’s ‘secret menu’: Extra goodies you need to ask for
Jan 20th
For a limited time, T-Mobile is offering up mobile hot-spot capability to customers on the 5GB or 10GB premium data plans as a free add-on--you just need to ask for it.
Samsung patent lawsuit against Apple struck down in German court
Jan 20th
Judge says one of the claims Samsung brought against Apple is not valid. But many more lawsuits before courts have yet to be decided.
Originally posted at The Digital Home
Is AT&T’s data plan price hike justified?
Jan 20th
AT&T is increasing the price of its smartphone and tablet data plans by $5, but it's giving consumers more data usage. But do most subscribers need the extra data? Or is this just another way for AT&T to boost revenue?
Originally posted at Signal Strength
EU sets February deadline to decide Google’s bid for Motorola
Jan 19th
The European Commission said it will finish its inquiry into the pending Google/Motorola merger by February 13.
Originally posted at Signal Strength
Massive losses mark Sony Ericsson’s final quarter
Jan 19th
With Sony poised to buy out its partnership with Ericsson, the mobile device maker writes its final chapter in bold red ink.
So, will that be an Intel or AMD ultrabook?
Jan 19th
Will Advanced Micro Devices be competitive in the ultrabook market? We'll know later this year.
Originally posted at Nanotech - The Circuits Blog
AT&T hikes data prices, caps for smartphones
Jan 18th
While the company is offering more data per buck, the price increase raises the minimum bar for a first-time user.
Verizon turns on 4G LTE in five new cities
Jan 18th
Starting January 19, Verizon customers in five U.S. cities can start riding Big Red's 4G network.
Originally posted at Dialed In
Will Verizon unlock my iPhone 4S?
Jan 18th
In this edition of Ask Maggie, Maggie Reardon gives one reader the lowdown on which carriers will unlock the iPhone 4S for use overseas and which one won't.
Originally posted at Signal Strength
Apple’s iOS, BlackBerry tops among business users
Jan 18th
Apple's iOS and RIM's BlackBerry were the most common mobile platforms seen on the networks maintained by IT professionals, according to a survey from Check Point Software.
