Archive | July 3rd, 2010
Signal attenuation is not unique to the iPhone, also affects Nokia and HTC devices
Nokia had some fun at Apple’s expense earlier this week when they posted a sarcastic blog post explaining the multitude of ways users can hold Nokia devices while making calls and avoiding signal degradation. But a decrease in signal depending on how one holds a phone is not a problem unique to the iPhone 4. […]
Continue reading...Verizon rumored to roll out LTE network on November 15, phones by Nov. 26
3. July 2010
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BGR reports that Verizon, starting on November 15th, will begin rolling out its LTE (Long Term Evolution) network in 25 markets which will soon be followed by a “slew of new devices” available on Black Friday, November 26th. “While 25 markets might not sound like a lot,” the report notes, “apparently they’re enough to give 100 million […]
Continue reading...Facebook adds facial recognition functionality to photo uploads
3. July 2010
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With their recent acquisition of Divvyshot, Facebook is improving its photos feature by implementing facial recognition technology. Now, when a user uploads photos into an album, Facebook will be able to automatically tag individuals in the photo if their face registers with Facebook’s database. The feature is currently undergoing a limited test run, so not everyone […]
Continue reading...Microsoft puts the Kin out of its misery
3. July 2010
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CNET reports that Microsoft’s ill-conceived initiative to deliver a “social phone” in the form of the Microsoft Kin has been axed. Citing poor sales, Microsoft is halting future development on the phone less than two months since the device first hit store shelves. As a result, a planned European launch for the Kin will not […]
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3. July 2010
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