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Microsoft Uses A Unique PVK To Prevent ROM Porting
Microsoft is using a new technology when it comes to Windows Phone 7 and piracy, at least compared to anything they’ve tried with Windows Mobile. They are using a PVK (Private Key) system in which every device is given a unique ID during the manufacturing process and that ID is routinely checked against Microsoft’s servers.…
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[Review] Otterbox Defender For The HTC Hero
![[Review] Otterbox Defender For The HTC Hero](https://www.ppcgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/otterbox.jpeg)
The good folks at Otterbox were cool enough to send me a Defender case for my Hero, so I went ahead and filmed my thoughts on it. Here we go: It’s a good case by the company who set the standard for heavy duty cases. I’m a big fan of their built-in screen protectors and…
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A Mysterious HTC, CDMA phone with WiMAX hits the FCC
The FCC has approved yet another mysterious device and were all curious to know what this is going to be. According to the documents provided by the FCC and Engadget, this device will be CDMA with WiMAX supported as well. The only model numbers or titles we could find in the documents were “Title/Model: Smartphone/PG06100.”
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Windows Phone 7 hitting Verizon stores this holiday season?
If you follow the official Windows Phone twitter page, you and many others including Engadget may have already read this tweet posted on Thursday. Or you could be one of those who don’t use twitter or just didn’t see it. If not it’s great news if it’s true!
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Amazon selling several Droids and other devices for as low as $0.01
Amazon.com is preparing for Christmas already by offering sweet deals on smartphones, especially Droid devices. Right now until November 22nd you can get the HTC Hero, HTC Aria, Samsung Captivate and many more select devices for as low as $0.01. They are showing love to all carriers for the holidays but it doesn’t last forever…
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Will Gingerbread be leaked via a mystery device!?
Some of you may already know as of yesturday the Samsung GT-i9200, a mystery device rumored to either be the Nexus S or the Galaxy S2, had a firmware leak and users are calling it Gingerbread. Shortly after the news spread, developers at XDA were instantly trying to port it from the GT-i9200.
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All About ROR – Residual Oil Remover – Perfect for Smartphones & More!
We recently got in touch with the makers of ROR – a high end screen cleaner for multi-layer plastic, glass, and mirror surfaces – and were curious in their recent initiative to bring their products to the consumer end, having them used for cleaning anything from cellphones, to cell phone cameras, and even TVs and…
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34% of non-AT&T smartphone buyers wish they had an iPhone!?!
A new survey taken by ChangeWave has found that more than a third of U.S. smartphone buyers on carriers other than AT&T wish they could have bought the iPhone, expressing buyer’s remorse.
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Switch to Sprint – Make $50 bucks!
Get a $50 credit when you port your number from another carrier to Sprint. All you have to do to qualify is simply activate a new line of service with a 2-year agreement, and you’ll get your credit after 30 days. That’s it!
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[PPCG Review] Otterbox Imapct Case For Samsung Captivate
A couple of weeks ago, the folks at Otterbox were nice enough to send me their Impact case for my Samsung Captivate (a Galaxy S phone). I’ve tried to put it to the test over the past couple of weeks, as much as you can with a case. Their Impact series is a “simple silicon…
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Will Apple Release An iPad 2? Some Say Yes!
Speculations make it seem like Apple will definitely be rolling out a second-generation iPad next April. This will only be a year after the original iPad launch. When the Wall Street Journal mentions something is going to happen, most of the time they are correct.
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[ROM] – Christmas Comes Early for Evo Users!
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Our man Zone23 has given Evo users an early Christmas present this year! His new Christmas ROM looks truly awesome! From a customized lockscreen to an all around red theme replete with Christmas ringtones, icons, and wallpapers, this is the perfect way to show the fruits of rooting and flashing a custom ROM to truly…
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Will HTC Release Their Own Tablet? Rumors Say So!
Several users here at PPCGeeks believe the rumors spreading about HTC releasing their own tablet just may be true. Why? There seem to be too many other sites reporting that they suspect the same thing. While we sit on the edge of our seats waiting for HTC to officially announce this themselves, all we can…
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The Pocket PC Geeks Podcast for 11/18/10!
The PPCGP, All the Mobile News You’ll Ever Need! Season 2, Episode 4 for 11/18/2010!
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UPDATE: Verizon Wireless Offering Holiday Deals! UP TO 4 LINES TALK FREE
Customers who add or upgrade to a smartphone on a secondary line with a 2-year contract can now talk for FREE! That’s right, customers will receive a credit for the $9.99 monthly charge every month, so they can share voice minutes with the primary line for free. Customers are required to have the $29.99/mo data…
