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Report: “Facebook phone” coming soon to AT&T (video)

Report: “Facebook phone” coming soon to AT&T (video)

by ben patterson | Jun 23, 2011 | phones, rumorville, social networks

A new Android smartphone with a dedicated Facebook button for sharing webpages, photos, songs, and other online curiosities is said to be headed for AT&T in the very near future. The phone will be called the Status, according to Boy Genius Report and its unnamed...
Hulu app for Android finally available—but only for 6 specific phones

Hulu app for Android finally available—but only for 6 specific phones

by ben patterson | Jun 23, 2011 | home video, news, phones

At last, TV lovers who have signed up for Hulu’s premium, $8-a-month “Plus” service can watch episodes of “The Daily Show,” “Glee,” “Modern Family,” and other network television shows on an Android smartphone....
What we know for sure about the next iPhone: it isn’t here yet

What we know for sure about the next iPhone: it isn’t here yet

by ben patterson | Jun 22, 2011 | phones, rumorville

Chase the latest iPhone rumors is a little like chasing your own tail—particularly this year, as the buzz about the next-generation iPhone handset seesaws maddeningly back and forth. One day, we hear that the new iPhone will look an awful lot like the current iPhone...
AT&T becomes latest to offer $50 unlimited pre-paid plan

AT&T becomes latest to offer $50 unlimited pre-paid plan

by ben patterson | Jun 22, 2011 | news, phones

If you’ve been on the lookout for a reasonably priced pre-paid plan that offers unlimited voice minutes, texting, and web browsing, you options just increased by one. AT&T has just announced its $50-a-month “GoPhone” plan, which will offer...
Has your phone bill been “crammed”? 9 red flags to watch for

Has your phone bill been “crammed”? 9 red flags to watch for

by ben patterson | Jun 21, 2011 | how-tos, phones, security

You’d probably notice if there were a sudden $15 or $20 spike in your cell phone bill. But what if your monthly bill was only a buck or two over? Would you bother to scour every line item to see what happened? Well, many of us probably wouldn’t—after all,...
The latest trend in phones and tablets: No more “Home” button

The latest trend in phones and tablets: No more “Home” button

by ben patterson | Jun 21, 2011 | news, phones, tablets

It wasn’t all that long ago that Apple shocked the wireless world with the first, practically buttonless iPhone—well, save for the prominent “Home” key just below the touchscreen. Now, some of the biggest players in mobile gadgets are looking to take...
Rumorville: Next iPhone to get “radical” new design?

Rumorville: Next iPhone to get “radical” new design?

by ben patterson | Jun 21, 2011 | phones, rumorville

The prevailing wisdom about the next iPhone seems to be that it will a) look almost identical to the current iPhone 4, with most of the major changes hidden under the hood, and b) that it will land in September, which is when Apple typically unveils its latest line of...
Verizon to ditch unlimited 3G smartphone plans starting in July?

Verizon to ditch unlimited 3G smartphone plans starting in July?

by ben patterson | Jun 20, 2011 | phones, rumorville

That’s the word from Droid Life, which claims that Verizon Wireless will soon roll out tiered smartphone data plans similar to (but more expensive than) those offered by AT&T. Verizon Wireless has yet to confirm the details in the Droid Life story, although...
Reader mail: Any Wi-Fi phones that aren’t tied to a carrier?

Reader mail: Any Wi-Fi phones that aren’t tied to a carrier?

by ben patterson | Jun 17, 2011 | how-tos, phones

Sabrina writes: Is there a phone where you can buy the hardware and use a Google Voice number via Wi-Fi for calls, all without dealing with Verizon, Sprint, or any other service? I don’t want to pay crazy monthly bills if I don’t have to. Thanks! Hello...
Apple mulling iPhone “feature” that deactivates camera at concerts, movie theaters?

Apple mulling iPhone “feature” that deactivates camera at concerts, movie theaters?

by ben patterson | Jun 17, 2011 | phones, rumorville

An iPhone that won’t let you snap a photo at a rock concert? That’s the buzz in the wake of a recently published Apple patent application detailing how a strategically placed infrared transmitter could switch off the iPhone’s built-in camera and...
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