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Are there any Galaxy Tab 10.1 owning TouchWiz fans out there? If so, the update you've been anticipating is coming soon. We've just received an invite in our inbox for a Samsung event which promises to unveil a major software update for the Galaxy Tab 10.1. After the media portion of the event, Galaxy Tab 10.1 owners are invited to bring their devices to receive the update on-site -- a really sweet deal for New York area owners. Unfortunately, there's no word of when the OTA update will be available for people who can't make the event. We're also not sure if the 4G LTE version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is eligible for this update or if it's only for the WiFi version. Check back here while we look into the matter.

The update includes the following:

• Fully customizable Samsung TouchWiz UX with Live Panel and Mini Apps
• Re-designed Samsung Media Hub user interface
• Amazon Music Cloud Player, Amazon Kindle & Words with Friends applications
• Enterprise Mobile solutions

 

Yesterday leaked photos of AT&T's Galaxy Attain inspired mixed opinions about the addition of a hardware keyboard. FCC documents about the CDMA/WiMAX Samsung SPH-D710 confirm that Sprint's SGS2 variant will not cause such debate. Aside from validating the previous leak, another detail gleaned from the documents is that the Galaxy Within is 5mm taller and 3mm wider than the OG Galaxy S II. Click the source link to peruse the documents yourself.

Source: FCC

via: Engadget

Bad news, Verizon Xoom owners. You're going to have to hold out until September to enjoy 4G LTE goodness on your tablet. Perhaps Big Red needs more time to figure out the whole mail-in process? In the meantime, hang tight and play some Angry Birds, okay?

Source: Droid Life

It's official: the Fujitsu Toshiba IS12T is the world's first Windows Phone handset to ship with Mango. The IPX5 waterproof 3.7" WVGA device features a single-core Qualcomm CPU, an autofocus 13.2 MP camera, and a whopping 32 GB of internal storage. Available in pink, bright yellow, and black versions, the smartphone launches on Japanese carrier KDDI in "September or beyond." While this particular Windows Phone device won't be arriving on our shores, it's a nice taste of Mango handsets sure to arrive later this year. We're particularly anticipating Nokia and Samsung's releases. Keep it here for more information about forthcoming Mango phones.

Source: Engadget

We're really close to the moment we've been waiting for, folks. The Windows Phone Mango code has been given to wireless carriers and handset manufacturers to optimize it for their specific hardware and wireless networks. This news signifies one of the last steps prior to a device release. As we previously reported, the first Mango smartphone is due in August on Japanese carrier KDDI. Check back here later to learn more about the Toshiba-Fujitsu IS12T after its official announcement tomorrow morning in Tokyo.

Source: Windows Phone Blog

As a current Magenta customer who also loves to root for the underdog, I stand behind Sprint CEO Dan Hesse and his stand against the AT&T and T-Mobile merger. Check out their latest response to AT&T's recent submission to the FCC:

Sprint Statement on AT&T’s Latest Attempt to Justify Proposed Takeover of T-Mobile USA

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), July 26, 2011 - Late yesterday AT&T submitted to the Federal Communications Commission a new economic model meant to justify its proposed takeover of T-Mobile USA. In response, Vonya B. McCann, senior vice president of Government Affairs for Sprint (NYSE: S), issued the following statement:

"AT&T's 'do-over' submission is a last-ditch attempt to distract regulators, politicians and consumers from the fact that it has failed to provide any evidence that its proposed takeover of T-Mobile yields meaningful benefits. Its latest model, clearly constructed with predetermined results in mind, does nothing to change the negative consequences of the takeover for consumers in the form of higher prices, reduced innovation and decreased investment. The facts do not justify allowing that to happen, and we believe the ongoing investigations by the Department of Justice, the Federal Communications Commission and 11 state attorneys general and various state regulatory commissions will reach the same conclusions."

About Sprint Nextel

Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 51 million customers at the end of 1Q 2011 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 6 in its 2010 Green Rankings, listing it as one of the nation’s greenest companies, the highest of any telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.

 

If you've been looking for a lightweight laptop packing 4G LTE goodness, the HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr might fit the bill. The 3.52 lb 11.6" notebook is powered by a 1.6 GHz AMD dual-core processor and comes with 2 GB of DDR3 RAM, a 320 GB hard drive, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. It can be yours for $600, with data plan options of 5 GB per month for $50 or 10 GB for $80. Engadget has confirmed that a 2-year contract is NOT required. Do a happy dance and read the press release below for more details.

Verizon Wireless Introduces First 4G LTE Powered Notebook

07/26/2011

BASKING RIDGE, NJ -- Verizon Wireless today announced the HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr Entertainment PC with 4G LTE will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com on July 28.

Previously announced at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show and powered by Verizon’s 4G LTE network, the HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr allows customers to stream high-definition content; play games; video chat; and download music, photos and videos within seconds rather than minutes.  Measuring less than 1.2-inches thin, the HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr offers the performance of a notebook with the mobility of a netbook.  The notebook’s HP CoolSense Technology combines advanced hardware and intelligent cooling software for a notebook that feels noticeably cooler.

Key features:

- 4G LTE – customers can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G mobile broadband coverage areas

- WindowsR 7 Home Premium 64-bit

- 11.6-inch High-definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366 x 768)

- 1.60 GHz AMD Dual-Core Processor E-350

- 320 GB hard drive with HP ProtectSmart hard drive protection

- Memory: 2 GB DDR3 RAM

- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

- VGA webcam with integrated digital microphone

- Multi-format digital media card reader for SD cards and multimedia cards

- Weight: 3.52 lbs

Pricing and availability:

- The HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com for $599.99.

- Customers will have the option to choose one of the following mobile broadband data plans:

   - $50 monthly access for 5GB monthly allowance

   - $80 monthly access for 10GB monthly allowance

For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Media can access high-resolution images of HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.)

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 106.3 million total wireless connections, including 89.7 million retail customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.>

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It's been a pretty good week for Gingerbread updates. The Nexus S 4G and Atrix 4G have already begun receiving over the air updates -- now it's the much-maligned G2x's turn. According to T-Mobile, the update brings the following benefits:

• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
• Improved battery life
• Improved front-facing camera operation when using Qik record and share
• Improved disabling Car Home
• Helps address unexpected reboots

If you don't want to wait for your phone to receive the update, you can download it at LG's website.

Source: T-Mobile Support

via: TmoNews

Samsung executive Shin Jong-kyun was recently quoted stating that Samsung's best-selling smartphone, the Galaxy S II, would be coming to the U.S. in August. Not surprisingly, photos of the U.S. models have recently begun leaking out. If the pictures are to be believed, Sprint's Galaxy Within is largely untouched, while AT&T's version, the Galaxy Attain, has a sliding QWERTY 4-row keyboard. Although this addition negates the svelte 8.49mm profile of the original Galaxy S II, we're sure hardware keyboard fans are pretty psyched. Keep it right here for more (concrete) updates about the forthcoming U.S. versions of the Galaxy S II.

Source: BGR

via: Le Gadgeteer

For RIM's remaining Blackberry fans, July 26th is a day they'll always remember. Okay, we're exaggerating, but according to their Twitter, they'll be announcing some new Blackberry OS 7 devices. Possible models that could be announced include the flagship Blackberry Bold 9900/9930, the Bold 9790, and the Torch 2, a much-improved sequel to the underpowered original. Keep it right here for details about their announcement.

Source: Crackberry

via: Phone Arena