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Manchester Gets Online With Three

The Three Mobile Broadband Bus will be at The Trafford Centre, with special guest Pollyanna Woodward from Channel Five’s The Gadget Show on board to demonstrate the benefits of mobile internet. Although Manchester is one of the UK’s most connected cities, almost a quarter of people living there still do not have a broadband Internet connection. Aside from London, Manchester is the only region in the UK to have more people connected to the Internet than the UK average of 26%. Even so Three, alongside the Race Online team, are campaigning for every household in the UK to have a broadband connection by 2012. As such, Pollyanna and Three will be offering advice on smartphone use and giving people the chance to get online with the latest Three phones and mobile broadband products.

Tcell, EMS and RIM introduce the BlackBerry Solution in Tajikistan

Tcell, Emitac Mobile Solutions (EMS) and Research In Motion (RIM), today announced the launch of the BlackBerry solution in Tajikistan. The BlackBerry solution brings together smartphones, software and services to allow easy wireless access to email, phone, calendar, web, multimedia and other business and lifestyle applications.  Tcell customers in Tajikistan will now be able to enjoy the freedom and productivity benefits of using BlackBerry smartphones to stay connected to people and information while on the go.

Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot and Ovation MC760 Now Available Through Comcast

Novatel Wireless, Inc., a leading provider of wireless broadband access solutions, today announced that it has entered into a Master Purchase Agreement with Comcast Corporation, one of the nation’s leading providers of entertainment, information and communication products and services. Under the terms of the agreement, Novatel Wireless will supply its MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot and Ovation MC760 and support Comcast as the company continues its nationwide rollout of High-Speed 2go. Both the MiFi 2200 and the Ovation MC760 will be commercially available through Comcast today. 

AT&T U-verse TV Expands Spanish-Language Channels and Packages to Offer More Choice for Viewers

AT&T has expanded the list of Spanish-language viewing options available to customers with the addition of 19 new Spanish language channels to its AT&T U-verse TV lineup. U-verse TV customers can now enjoy access to Azteca America (channel 3019), Bandamax (channel 3509), CBTV Michoacán (channel 3067), Cine Mexicano (channel 3410), Centroamérica TV (channel 3044), EstrellaTV (channel 3024), Mega TV (channel 3008), Mexico 22 (channel 3022), Multimedios (channel 3065), Once Mexico (channel 3011), Pasiones (channel 3018), Ritmoson Latino (channel 3512), Telefe Internacional (channel 3035), TV Chile (channel 3032), TV Colombia (channel 3026), TV Dominicana (channel 3047), TVE Internacional (channel 3029), Vme Kids (channel 3058) and VeneMovies (channel 3408).

Second 3G/4G Phone, Samsung Epic 4G, Launches with One of the Best First-Day Sales for Any Sprint Device

Sprint retail stores celebrated the arrival of America’s second 3G/4G phone Tuesday by opening their doors early to accommodate anxious customers interested in getting their hands on the acclaimed Samsung Epic 4G, the only Galaxy S smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard and front-facing camera along with a brilliant Super AMOLED touch-screen. Samsung Epic 4G didn’t disappoint as it became one of Sprint’s best-selling devices for first-day sales. 

Toshiba to Launch the World’s Fastest SDHC Memory Card

Toshiba Corporation, a leading innovator in NAND flash memory technologies and solutions, today announced the launch of 8 gigabyte (GB), 16GB and 32GB SDHC UHS-I Cards, all compliant with the SD Memory Card Standard Ver. 3.0 (SD 3.0), UHS 104, that deliver the world’s fastest[1] data read and write speeds[2]. Toshiba also extended its industry leadership in memory card solutions by unveiling the world’s first microSDHC UHS-I Cards delivering 4GB, 8GB and16GB capacities. Mass production of the new SDHC UHS-I Cards and sample shipments of the new microSDHC UHS-I Cards will start this November.

Windmobile Canada Brings BlackBerry Pearl 3G

Windmobile Canada’ll be offering the BlackBerry Pearl 3G for the sweet price of $300 after $20 rebate. Fashion meets function with this pocket-friendly Pearl, boasting lots of processing power and a slew of must-have features. In a sleek candybar design, you can expect a state of the art experience of both messaging and connectivity.

This Pearl packs it all:

• Lightweight at only 3.3 oz (or 93 grams)
• QWERTY SureType keyboard
• 3G+ network support to get you online fast
• 3.2 megapixel camera with zoom, flash and video recording
• BlackBerry Messenger
• iTunes sync
• Bluetooth
• Optical trackpad
• Built-in GPS and Wi-Fi
• Expandable memory card slot, with 2GB microSD card included

Sprint Announces 3G/4G USB U600 mobile broadband device

Sprint continues to grow its rich portfolio of 3G/4G mobile broadband devices with the addition of Sprint 3G/4G USB U600. This device delivers lightning speeds in 4G markets and dependable 3G speeds virtually everywhere else. Sprint 3G/4G USB U600 is simple to use – it connects automatically to Sprint 3G with Sprint SmartView, features LEDs that light up according to the respective 3G or 4G connection, and supports hands-free activation. The rotating USB allows for easy plug-in and adjustable placement and works with Windows and MAC operating systems. Additionally, the device is equipped with external antenna ports for 3G and 4G. On the 4G network, users may run multiple media applications simultaneously, videoconference without the lag, and download songs and videos at speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G1 in those metropolitan areas across the country enabled with the new 4G mobile broadband service. On the 3G network, users may employ GPS to pinpoint and map their location and then navigate with ease while out of town or on the road.

Make group video calls with up to 10 people with the new beta version of Skype for Windows

Today Skype Team has released an update to Skype for Windows. The second beta of Skype 5.0 brings a number of changes both outside and in – most importantly, you can now make group video calls with up to 10 people. It also welcomes in a fresh new look, as well as increased stability and better quality when making group video calls. Read on to find out more, or download it now.

Apple Introduces New iPod touch

Apple today announced the new iPod touch, packed with incredible new features including Apple’s stunning Retina display, FaceTime video calling, HD video recording, Apple’s A4 chip, 3-axis gyro, iOS 4.1 and Game Center—all combined in the thinnest and lightest iPod touch ever. The new iPod touch features up to 40 hours of music playback and seven hours of video playback on a single battery charge.*

Sony Refreshes Its E-Readers with Improved Touch Screen

At the mention of an “e-reader,” most people think Kindle or Nook, but if you just want the device, sans the deal with the content provider, Sony has a nice little trio of e-readers on offer, and they’ve all just been upgraded with several important improvements.

Sony’s 5-inch Pocket Edition e-reader is now called PRS-350 and the 6-inch Touch Edition is called PRS-650; both are available now for $179.99 and $229.99 respectively. The 7-inch Daily Edition is now called PRS-950 and it will be available this fall for $299.99.

The smallest device in the bunch has 2GB of memory, a USB connection, and supports EPUB/ACS4, PDF, Microsoft Word, and other text file formats. Its 6-inch brother has similar specifications, with the addition of SD and Memory Stick Duo Expansion slots for adding additional memory, as well as a headphone jack and support for MP3 and AAC audio files.

Panasonic Launches New iPod/iPhone Certified Headphones

Panasonic has launched its HJC120 and HSC200 headphones that are certified for Apple’s popular iPod and iPhone. Both models offer a built-in microphone and remote for full control over the iPod/iPhone, and it’s even able to access the VoiceOver function of the iPod shuffle. The remote control for both models is also water resistant, ensuring that you won’t accidentally spoil it due to sweat or rain. The HJC120 is a traditional canal type headphone with an ergonomic design and a high quality 90mm OctaRib speaker, while the HSC200 offers a water resistant speaker housing with large 12.4mm speakers to offer dynamic sound.

Philips Launches 21:9 3D Cinema TV

Some of our reader will remember the 21:9 TV from Philips that we features on Geeky Gadgets previously. Philips has just announced that they will be launching a new version and this new model will be able to display 3D content.
The Philips 58 inch extra widescreen Cinema 21:9 Platinum display now features a direct LED lit display with 400Hz picture processing, and Philips Ambilight technology.

More Info On iOS 4.2 For the iPad

Yesterday Apple announced that the iPad would be getting iOS 4.2 later this year as well as one important feature, multitasking, now they have added some more details to their website about iOS 4.2 for the iPad.
ioS 4.2 will bring a range of new features to the Apple iPad, these include multitasking, folders which will let you arrange your apps on folders just like on the iPhone, printing, AirPlay which will let you wirelessly stream music, photos and videos to AirPlay speakers and the new Apple TV.