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Samsung i350 Intrepid global smartphone review

The Samsung SPH-i350 Intrepid for Sprint is the first bar shaped Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone to hit the U.S. market. It features a full QWERTY keyboard and a touchscreen display in a compact, and globally roaming, form factor. Brian takes it around town for a test in this full review, with video.

Review of AT&T's HTC Pure WinMo 6.5 smartphone

The HTC Pure for AT&T was one of the very first Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphones to hit the market. It features a nice 5mp camera and a sleek design, along with a high-res touchscreen display. Ricky tests it out for us in this in-depth review.

Review of Palm's Pixi, its second webOS smartphone

The Palm Pixi is the second webOS based smartphone to hit the market, and, like the Pre, it is being offered by Sprint. Lauren dragged the Pixi around with her for some testing, and has put together this review of the slender Pixi.

HTC's Verizon DROID Eris / Sprint Hero review

While they are both based on the European HTC Hero we reviewed months ago, we've put together a separate review for the HTC DROID Eris for Verizon and the Hero for Sprint, including a series of videos. Click through to read about these top-notch Android smartphones for the U.S.

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  Nokia to close its NYC and Chicago flagship stores in 2010

  By Michael Oryl on Wednesday December 9, 2009

  Nokia has announced that it will close its flagship retail stores in New York and Chicago. More

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  Google restricts Navigation access from international Android hackers

  By Brian James Kirk on Wednesday December 9, 2009

  Google has blocked access to its turn-by-turn, voice-guided Navigation service internationally after hackers made it possible for non-U.S. Android 2.0 and 1.6 users to use the new service. More

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  Orange launches Orange App Store with 5,000 apps, games, ringtones, and wallpapers

  By Brian James Kirk on Wednesday December 9, 2009

  Orange has launched mobile application storefront Orange App Shop, which gives users access to 5,000 apps, games, ringtones and wallpapers on a variety of handsets. More

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  RIM to offer customized BlackBerry with TD-SCDMA technology through China Mobile

  By Brian James Kirk on Wednesday December 9, 2009

  Research In Motion will create a customized version of its popular BlackBerry smartphone to utilize China's TD-SCDMA 3G network in China. The company will launch the device with China Mobile. More

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  Nokia creates Chinese mobile services joint venture, some Ovi services heading to China

  By Michael Oryl on Wednesday December 9, 2009

  Today Nokia announced that it has created a joint venture in China with a company named New Alliance. The new company will build out mobile services, including some of its Ovi services, in the Chinese market. More

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  Time names Motorola DROID #1 gadget of 2009 while others successfully root it

  By Michael Oryl on Wednesday December 9, 2009

  Time has named the Motorola DROID the #1 gadget of 2009, beating out the Apple iPhone 3GS, which came in position 4 on the list. In related news, the DROID has been successfully rooted, paving the way for those that like to tinker with their phones. More

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  Nokia announces 6700 classic Gold Edition with 18-karat gold plating for luxury phone users

  By Brian James Kirk on Wednesday December 9, 2009

  Nokia has launched the 6700 classic Gold Edition, a luxurious 18-karat gold-plated handset with 3G connectivity, a 5.0 megapixel camera, GPS support, Bluetooth, and more. More

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  Sony Ericsson fixes Satio and Aino in the UK, both phones now on sale

  By Michael Oryl on Tuesday December 8, 2009

  Today Sony Ericsson reported that it has fixed software problems with its Satio and Aino touchscreen-equipped cell phones in the U.K. More

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  Samsung surveys how often and from where people send text messages

  By Brian James Kirk on Tuesday December 8, 2009

  In a survey conducted by Samsung, 73 percent of U.S. mobile phone users utilize text messaging. The survey also breaks down how often people text at the dinner table, doctor's office, and while on dates. More

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  Broadcasters look to mobile apps to increase readership and revenue

  By Brian James Kirk on Tuesday December 8, 2009

  Broadcasters are creating mobile applications and new mobile strategies to reach audiences and increase revenue. More

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  FTC to review Google's $750 million acquisition of AdMob

  By Brian James Kirk on Tuesday December 8, 2009

  Reports say that the Federal Trade Commission will review Google's $750 million acquisition of AdMob, though there are no signs that the regulator has found any potential objections to the deal. More

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  Nokia closing flagship London retail location

  By Brian James Kirk on Tuesday December 8, 2009

  Nokia is closing its flagship store in London's Regent Street because of poor foot traffic and sales. More

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  Samsung provides details on bada: developer challenge, multi-touch, carrier billing in app store

  By Michael Oryl on Tuesday December 8, 2009

  At an event in London, Samsung provided additional information on its newly launched bada phone platform. The platform will first be seen on devices in 2010. More

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  AT&T launches Mark the Spot iPhone app to crowd-source network performance

  By Brian James Kirk on Tuesday December 8, 2009

  AT&T has released an application for iPhone devices to allow users to report network performance in a geographic location. The carrier says it will use the information to prioritize network improvements. More

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