Archives for January, 2011

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Sprint increasing 3G data plan pricing by $10 per month

Well folks, today is just a couple of weeks before the unexpected announcement Sprint is supposed to make in New York and we’ve just gotten an unexpected announcement today that may blow some of you away, some of you won’t mind. Either way, nobody knew this was coming, or did you?

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Samsung Vibrant 4G by TMobile – Specification Details and Android 2.3!?

Our Geeks have talked about this device and come to find out, it’s absolutely what you expected and more! The Samsung Vibrant 4G has been confirmed by one of BoyGeniusReport’s tipsters with details and a photo. Looks like TMobile is going to have another popular device available soon but no dates were confirmed.

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Windows Phone 7 ROM Review: WP7 ROM on an HTC HD2! Super Awesome!

Folks, we may be a couple days behind but don’t worry, were here to share the news and review of this ROM from one of our very own PPCGeek moderators, Orangekid. He is here to share his experience with the new Windows Phone 7 ROM ported to the HD2 now that he’s used it for a couple of days. You can’t give a great review until you try it out a while right? Now’s the time!

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What’s in store for Android in 2011: Bigger, faster, thinner & lighter devices!

In observance of the devices at CES this year, CNET noticed a trend that really sticks out to not only them but everyone else as well. Let’s see what our Geeks think!

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AT&T Preparing for the EVO like phone – HTC Inspire 4G

Are you an AT&T customer who’s been waiting on an EVO like device since Sprint released theirs? Well, the time is near and you will soon be able to have one very close to it. As HTC said, this device is ridiculously intelligent, super fun to be around and as you’ve probably noticed, extremely attractive too.

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Confirmed: Verizon Wireless’ 2011 LTE city roll list

We know several Verizon customers are patiently waiting, and some not so patiently for LTE to be turned on in their area. It’s coming, just hang on to your seats. It has just been confirmed that by the end of 2011, we should see at least 140 markets be blanketed with LTE coverage, and by 2013, Verizon is aiming to have at least 2/3 of the country covered.

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[Q&A] PPCGeeks Spotlight: Taskbars by Gadgetfreak – You’ve all seen them!

Welcome to another edition of the PPCGeek Spotlight where we get enlightening perspectives and great insight from well known and successful community members and leaders. In this edition we highlight a very widely known, well respected and talented taskbar creator and super moderator here at PPCGeeks.com, Gadgetfreak.

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Breaking News: Details on Verizon Wireless Special Upgrade Offer for Customers Who Recently Purchased Phones & want an iPhone!

Thanks to a tip, we have the latest details on the special upgrade offer from Verizon Wireless for customers who purchased and activated new smartphones, feature phones or certified pre-owned phones between 11/26/2010 and 01/10/2011. Keep reading the article to learn more!

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The BlackBerry we’ve all been waiting for: The Dakota Touch and Type

Finally, the released photo of the RIM’s product that will revolutionize the Blackberry. Codenamed Dakota, features a touch screen as well as a keyboard. Specs were rumored by BGR and it looks like the device is out there somewhere with some pretty sweet specs. Its exterior holds the factor of your typical bold but it mixes the full Qwerty keyboard with a touch screen. Could this be Verizon’s answer to AT&T’s Torch? It also comes with HD video, 4GB of storage with 768MB of RAM and can be used as a mobile 3G hotspot, and even possible OS 6.1!

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Details of the BlackBerry Torch 2 surfaces

Doesn’t it seem like just yesterday when AT&T launched the Blackberry Torch with the newest OS 6? Well, here is the next generation of that family. The Torch successor’s specs just seems to be along the lines of what the original Torch should have been considering all the problems users faced. If the Torch’s 600MHz CPU was a bit too underpowered for you then your in luck, because the next generartion features a powerful 1.2 GHz CPU. RIM is hoping for a Q3 release on the device.

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The Next Generation of the Curve Family comes to light

Blackberry’s Curve line has come a long way and now new information has been floating around about the newest edition to the most popular BlackBerry line. The new Curve, codenamed “Apollo”, brings competitive specs to the mobile device world. Apollo has been rumored to have a quad band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, 5-mexapixel camera, a tri-brand HSPA 7.2 Mbps and a 480 x 360 screen.

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Samsung Fascinate OS Enhancements – Coming soon! Here’s what to expect!

According to our latest news update from our Samsung tipster, there has not yet been a date determined for the Android 2.2 Froyo update for the Samsung Fascinate, other than coming soon. However, a new MR2 push will begin being sent out 1/14 – 1/26 that will offer the enhancements listed in this article.

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Is Samsung Keeping Froyo From Galaxy S Users?!?

So we all know that the Samsung Galaxy S line of phones consists of some of the hottest selling devices among all carriers, and worldwide. Every month we’ve seen reports of how many millions of Galaxy S phones Samsung has sold. Every major carrier in the US has one version of them, whether its the At&t Captivate, T-Mobile Vibrant, Sprint Epic 4G, or Verizon Fascinate. When these phones were released, they came loaded with Android 2.1 Eclair with promises that they would be getting Froyo. Some rumors even speculated on dates, saying it would be pushed out before the end of 2010. Unfortunately, that rumored promise left many owners frustrated as that time has come and gone now. Read more…

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Blackberry Monaca aka Storm 3 rumors resurface!

Not long ago our Blackberry writer informed us of the Storm 3 possibly being available soon. We weren’t sure what to believe because of the rumors going around that the production on these devices had come to a halt. Well the rumors are back but this time they are saying the production is going forward at RIM.

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February 7th Invitation Only Event At Sprint – What’s up their sleeve?

Did you hear about the recent event coming up to be held by Sprint CEO Dan Hesse with guest starring David Blaine? The invitation only event is going to be held on February 7, 2011 in New York. The invitation sent out says that they’ll show “that the impossible is possible,” what do you think this means?