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The Samsung Star II Improved with Social Networking Integration

Jan 20th, 2011
The Samsung Star II Improved with Social Networking Integration

Successor of its 30-million selling Samsung Star phone, Samsung is launching the Star II next month in various countries. The full touch screen phone is not running Android or Windows Phone OS, but is loaded with social networking applications like Facebook, Twitter, Instant Messaging and TouchWiz 3.0 user interface. Supporting Samsung’s Social Hub, the Samsung Star II enables contact integration between your phone and your social networks, allowing you to interact across social media platforms from your phone.

HTC Thunderbolt Exclusivity Given to Best Buy in Exchange Not Selling Verizon iPhone 4

Jan 20th, 2011
HTC Thunderbolt Exclusivity Given to Best Buy in Exchange Not Selling Verizon iPhone 4

Best Buy reported to have the “exclusive retail sales” right for HTC Thunderbolt in exchange to not be selling Verizon iPhone 4. As you can see below, Best Buy won’t be offering the Verizon iPhone 4 and when the customer ask about it, Best Buy employees required to direct them to AT&T’s iPhone 4.

Samsung Galaxy S Successor Heading to MWC 2011

Jan 20th, 2011
Samsung Galaxy S Successor Heading to MWC 2011

According to Samsung’s CEO statement, we are about to discovered the Samsung Galaxy S successor at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2011. But to specific, an invitation for the unveiling has been sent to media outlets all over the world.

Starbucks Launches Mobile Payments Nationally

Jan 19th, 2011

Starbucks has launched its version of a mobile based payment system at all its US company-operated stores. The system uses a combination of app and on-screen barcode on the phone, and counter-top scanner to tie the purchase into the user’s Starbucks… (Continue reading at the link above, or visit PhoneNews.com directly)

Apple Releases iOS 4.3 Beta 2 To Developers

Jan 19th, 2011
Apple Releases iOS 4.3 Beta 2 To Developers

Just 7 days after the first Beta of iOS 4.3 hit the Developer Center, Apple’s ready with take 2. In other words: iOS 4.3 Beta 2 is now available to developers.

Iridium Network Quality Guarantee Expanded

Jan 19th, 2011

Satellite-phone provider Iridium has expanded its service guarantee program to more service partners. Under its Network Quality Guarantee, Iridium will provide up to 100 minutes of airtime, and up to three months of free subscriptions if the Iridium… (Continue reading at the link above, or visit PhoneNews.com directly)

Music Streaming Service Rhapsody Now Available on Sprint Zone

Jan 19th, 2011

Sprint has announced access to Rhapsody’s 11 million song music collection as an premium Android offering in the Sprint Zone application. The Rhapsody app has previously been available in the Android Market, with a caveat stating that the latest HTC… (Continue reading at the link above, or visit PhoneNews.com directly)