After a few weeks of use, Matt's Surface RT has replaced an iPad for most purposes. But what bought the Surface Pro: a compelling package or a let down? Hear about portable speakers from both hosts and learn more about the very connected Chevy Volt.…
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MobileTechRoundup podcast 257: CES preview; Nokia Lumia 710 impressions
On this week's audio podcast, Matt and Kevin share their expectations for next week's big Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The Nokia Lumia 710 is in hand, so both hosts share their thoughts on this very capable $50 Windows Phone device for T-Mobile's network.…
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Strategy Analytics predicts that HTML5 will explode in mobile over the next few years, with one billion HTML5-enabled phones being sold in…
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Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam confirmed this morning that next year the carrier will roll out family data plans, enabling users to pay…
Read MoreThe time is finally right for MVNOs in the U.S.
The U.S. MVNO market is now largely a niche where a handful of companies provide phones and services on the cheap. But several notable new players are joining the space next year and will provide a different, more-specialized kind of service; network operators could benefit in a big way.…
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Developer Trevor Eckhart has released a video detailing the workings of the popular (but little-known) software from Carrier IQ, and the findings…
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A Robert W. Baird survey of 1,100 potential tablet purchasers confirms everything you’ve heard lately about the tablet market. A staggering 94.5…
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The mobile industry is waking this morning to the huge news that Google plans to acquire Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion, marking…
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TmoNews.com is reporting that T-Mobile USA will change its smallest data plan, installing a hefty charge for users who surpass 200 MB…
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Boy Genius Report is getting attention for this post outlining details about Research In Motion’s BlackBerry Colt, which reportedly will be the…
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Nokia posted its second-quarter earnings early this morning, and the results weren’t pretty: the Finnish handset manufacturer saw a loss of nearly…
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The European digital music service Spotify finally launched today in the U.S., and reviewers seem pretty impressed. But while Spotify has a…
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Nokia today unveiled its latest phone, and the handset is receiving impressive reviews. Business Insider calls the N9 “a gorgeous phone that…
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The carrier Orange UK is making headlines this morning with a new service that will allow subscribers to use their phones to…
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Verizon Wireless claims it has finally resolved the nationwide LTE outage that struck Tuesday night, but the PR damage could be costly. The glitch…
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If you’re interested in Google’s plans for mobile — and if you’re reading this, you probably should be — I encourage you…
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