September 2010 Archives

Samsung Galaxy S: Samsung Epic 4G Update Fixes 3G, Wi-Fi, Email & MP3 Glitches
Sprint has released the details of the update to the Samsung Galaxy S, Samsung Epic 4G that was supposed to start rolling out over-the-air today (OTA). The update S:D700.0.5S.DI18 fixes the reported cap on 3G upload speeds, problems with Wi-Fi, standby battery drain and the lag in large email …
Android an’ Droid Fast Browser App: Skyfire Fast Video and Social Sharing
The Android web sky is afire with the browser tested to be the fastest by PC Mag, Skyfire. Skyfire lets users view the full HTML version of the websit--not just the mobile version. Skyfire shows video, shares social media, is speed boosted by cloud computing and saves battery life. Ther…
iPads Owner Engage with Ads & Buy, says Nielsen
Nielsen's Connected Devices Playbook surveyed more than 5,000 consumers who already own a tablet computer, eReader, netbook, media player or smartphone - including 400 iPad owners. IPad owners are more likely to make purchases after viewing ads. A video follows from …
No Mo’ Contracts After 2 Yrs, Loyalty Rewarded, Beliefs Changing from U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular is changing the way they do contracts and rewarding loyal customers through the launch of The Belief Project, which focuses on what customers want.U.S. Cellular will offer "One and Done" contracts, a rewards program with points that never expire for active accounts. It …

66% Text, 35% Text While Driving – Solution Coming Says Vlingo
Vlingo released results from its third annual Vlingo Texting While Driving' in America Report. 35% of mobile phone users continue to text while driving, up from 26% in 2009.Young adults aged 20 to 29 years old had the highest percentage (62%) of offenders admitting to texting while driving. &n…

Limited-Supply Droid R2-D2 Now On Sale Online & @ Exclusive VZW Stores
By now Star War fans are dressed in their costumes at the midnight madness parties in various parts of the country, vying to win a free Droid RD2-D2, or to buy one, to whom we say, "May the Force be with you!"Meanwhile, night owl Wireless and Mobile News readers and early-birds can order the Droid R…

More Details About Droid R2-D2 Exclusive Verizon Store Promotions: Limited Supply – Free Posters & T-Shirts
It has been confirmed from Verizon's PR rep that the Droid RD2-D2 has the same 1GHz processor as the Droid 2 will only be available in-store at "exclusive" locations nationwide. It will also be available online. Only limited supplies of the Droid RD2-D2 will be available. We have not …