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Google And Apple Are “Friends” Again (Google Voice)

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After removing third party Google Voice apps (and lying to the public about it), Apple has finally cleared Google Voice for the iPhone giving iOS fans one less reason to be jealous of their Android friends.

Earlier this year we launched a Google Voice HTML5 web app for iPhone users. Today we’re taking the Google Voice experience on the iPhone to a whole new level with the launch of the official Google Voice for iPhone app.

With this native app, you’ll continue to have access to all the major Google Voice features on your iPhone[.] […]

Google Voice for iPhone is available to download from the Apple App Store today. You’ll need an iPhone with iOS 3.1 or later and a valid Google Voice account to use the app. At this time, Google Voice is available in the U.S. only. (Official Google Voice Blog) [Read more…]

Originally posted on November 16, 2010 @ 4:27 pm

White iPhone Only For Verizon?

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It looks like those of you seeking out a white iPhone might be able to finally purchase one by 2011 in the US, but only if you are willing to embrace “big red” (aka Verizon).

We contacted our source and it was CONFIRMED that is a Verizon iPhone. In other words, our source was right 3 weeks ago. Also we got some more dirty details on what the deal is!

Evidently we were told the following (again, same source that was right before, but not confirmed from a secondary source).

1 – Verizon’s White iPhone 4 will go for about 199

2 – AT&T will not get the White iPhone 4 for nearly 4-6 months after the Verizon Exclusive deal. (Tribble Ad Agency) [Read more…]

Originally posted on November 19, 2010 @ 3:08 pm

Devil’s Advocate: Why You Should Choose Windows 7 Phone Over iPhone, Android

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It’s official! Today Windows 7 Phone has made its debut with Steve Baller appearing on the Today’s Show expressing giddyness about the device (despite skepticism from NBC).

Unfortunately for Microsoft, the smartphone space is a little crowed with Apple and Google dominating the space (mind share wise at least), not to mention RIM’s Blackberry Torch (which one of my friends chose instead of an iPhone–go figure).

Despite being an iPhone geek, I do like what Microsoft has done with their latest and greatest smartphone, and while I have yet to leave Steve Jobs flock, here are 4 reasons why you should choose Windows 7 phone over the competition. [Read more…]

Originally posted on October 11, 2010 @ 2:08 pm

Verizon iPhone Coming In March?

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With all of the rumors swirling about the Verizon iPhone, it looks like the grape vine (which is Yankee slang for rumor mill) is now saying that Verizon’s “white knight” will be arriving around March instead of January.

“In our opinion, it is looking less likely that the Verizon iPhone will be a first-quarter launch based on the lack of supply-chain movements, but we still expect it during 2011,” says Tavis McCourt, an analyst with Morgan Keegan & Co. in Memphis.

Verizon and Apple declined to comment.

There has been tremendous anticipation and debate about when the iPhone might be available at Verizon, the nation’s largest cell-phone carrier. Gleacher & Co. analyst Brian Marshall says he thinks the iPhone is still on track for a March launch at Verizon. (Chicago Business)

While iPhone’s appearance would help delay the inevitable exodus of many iLovers, it may also seal Apple’s doom as Android is already activating more than 200,000 new units a day (with reports as high as 250,000).

Although not as large as Verizon, Steve Jobs could consider releasing the iPhone upon T-Mobile which is not only GSM friendly (so altering the chips wouldn’t be that hard) but also help accelerate demand for the iDevice.

Ironically Apple’s belated appearance upon Verizon may also help out Microsoft, whose Windows Phone 7 would have plenty of time to build up market share before the inevitable iWave once again sweeps over America.

Originally posted on October 18, 2010 @ 4:32 pm

Verizon iPad Or Sprint iPhone?

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After rumors began surfacing over a Verizon iPhone, CEO Ivan Seidenberg decided to shatter the dreams of millions of iGeeks by dismissing the possibility of a Verizon iPhone in the near future.

Seidenberg, talking to investors at the Goldman Sachs Group Inc. conference in New York, said until Apple introduces a long term evolution (LTE) supported device, it will not be bringing any of the Cupertino based company’s phones to its network. Verizon said it’s excited about the build up of its LTE network, which will support fourth generation technology. Additionally, it said the company has done just fine with Google Android phones. (International Business Times) [Read more…]

Originally posted on September 24, 2010 @ 4:59 pm