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January 30, 2012 • 6:17 am 0

Google hooks up Sprint with the Galaxy Nexus, Amazon offering Verizon Galaxy Nexus for $100

Smartphone Briefs

Google has pushed out a signup page for the upcoming Sprint Galaxy Nexus which leads us to believe that Sprint’s Galaxy Nexus is one step closer to being released. What we can tell you for sure is that unlike the Verizon version, the Sprint model will feature Google Wallet; which is a huge bonus for Sprint users. If you are a Sprint user with an available upgrade, or one coming up soon, we suggest you hold off, because the Galaxy Nexus is arguably one of the best phones out on the market.

Amazon is now offering the Galaxy Nexus for $100 to new customers. So if you have been thinking about making the switch to Verizon, now is the time. Amazon is offering current Verizon customers the Galaxy Nexus for $260. Take advantage of this deal as soon as possible, who knows how long it will last.

Filed under: Android, General technology, Google, Hardware, Services, 4.0, Amazon, Android, ANDROID 4.0, Chris Coleman, DEAL, GALAXY NEXUS, GalaxyNexus, Google, GoogleWallet, Ice Cream Sandwich, NEW CUSTOMERS, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Sprint, SPRINT GALAXY NEXUS, Sprint Nextel, TWO YEAR PLAN, Verizon, Verizon Communications

January 19, 2012 • 10:37 am 2

Virgin Mobile (USA) confirms policy change outlining speed throttling for customers that use over 2.5GB data effective this March.

by George Heymann|@techeadlines

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Yesterday Virgin Mobile USA confirmed that they would be throttling data speeds for the top 3% of its customers that use more than 2.5GB of beginning March 23.

“To make sure we can keep offering our Beyond Talk Plans at such great prices, we’re putting a data speed reduction in place for anyone who uses over 2.5GB of data in a month.”

Virgin Mobile USA customers that are currently using more than 2.5GB of data are receiving text messages with a web link informing them of the pending changes.

The Full Virgin Mobile statement follows after the break.

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Filed under: Android, General technology, Hardware, Media, Services, Software, 2.5GB data cap, advance notification, Android, AT&T, Data, data plan, data speeds, fair usage, internet application, my account, policy change, reduction, Sprint Nextel, Streaming media, text messages, throttle, throttle virgin mobile, Verizon, Virgin Mobile, Virgin Mobile USA, Virgin Mobile USA data policy change, Virgin Mobile USA data throttling

December 2, 2011 • 7:00 am 1

TECH the HALLS

Electronics gifts don’t have to be budget-busters

by George Heymann

Technology-Headlines

Despite the downturn in the economy, early polling indicates that a majority of consumers — 52 percent — plan to spend the same or more for gifts this holiday season, according to a recent ICM Research report.

Last year, nearly a third of U.S. consumers’ holiday gift-spending budget went to consumer electronics.

I don’t know who the folks are that participated in the ICM poll, but most of my friends and associates have a more conservative budget this holiday season. Keeping in mind that many of us will need to spend less, I wanted to share my picks for hot tech gifts that won’t break the bank or your budget. Happy Holidays!

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Filed under: Android, Apple, Blackberry, General technology, Google, Hardware, Ipad, Iphone, Media, Services, Windows Phone 7, WP7, Android, Apple TV, AT&T, BlackBerry, Christmas and holiday season, E-book readers, E-ink ebook readers for less than $100, Electronic gifts, feature, featured, Freehand gloves, Google TV, high tech gifts that won't break the bank, holiday season, ICM Research, IPad, iPhone, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod Shuffle, Kindle Fire, Logitech Revue, Low cost high tech gifts, MP3 Player, Music, Nook tablet, Roku, Roku 2, Roku HD, Roku XD, Roku XD/S, Sprint, Sprint Nextel, T-Mobile, The Roku Player, tv shows, Ultraviolet, UV light, Verizon, Video streaming, Violight cellphone sanitizer, Windows Phone, Windows Phone 7, windows phone mango

September 26, 2011 • 4:35 pm 1

Android selected by 56 percent of new U.S. smartphone owners in the past 3 months according to Nielsen report.

More than half (56%) of new U.S. smartphone owners the past 3 months picked up an Android device according to Nielsen’s most recent survey. The preferences of “recent acquirers” is important because they are often a leading indicator of where the market is going.

Overall Android grew to 43 percent of all US smartphone subscribers followed by Apple iOS who remained steady at 28 percent overall. It will be interesting to see how these figures are affected by the launch of the new iPhone 4S/5 next month. As well as the expected introduction of the iPhone to the Sprint network.

The holiday season should prove to be very interesting indeed.

Filed under: Android, Apple, iOS, Iphone, Media, Services, Android, Apple, Apple iOS, AT&T, holiday season, iOS, iPhone, leading indicator, Nielsen, Nielsen Company, Smartphone, Sprint, Sprint Nextel, T-Mobile, Verizon

June 6, 2011 • 10:05 am 0

Best Buy launching a new “Bill Checker” service to help customers save on wireless.

by George Heymann

techeadlines@gmail.com

Best Buy has partnered with Validas, a service company that specializes in analyzing wireless costs, to launch its “Best Buy Bill Checker” service to help customers lower their wireless bills.

The Best Buy Bill checker service analyzes wireless bills for AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint and T-Mobile cellular customers, identifying and addressing potential savings. Smartphone users can text “Billchecker” to 71700 to receive a link to the service directly accessible from their device. Consumers can also access Best Buy Bill Checker online at BestBuy.com/billchecker .

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Filed under: General technology, Media, Services, AT&T, Best Buy Bill Checker, BestBuy, Bill Checker, mobile cellular, plan, Smartphone, Sprint, Sprint Nextel, T-Mobile, Tom Pepe, Validas, Verizon Wireless, Wireless

May 17, 2011 • 1:57 pm 2

Phones for Seniors interested in the basics

by George Heymann

techeadlines@gmail.com

I started researching cell phone options for seniors after Arthur, my 81-year-old father-in-law, mentioned that he might be interested in buying his first cellular phone. Several other friends and co-workers mentioned that they too were looking to purchase a cell-phone for a senior in their lives, that prompted me to write this story.

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Filed under: General technology, Hardware, Media, AT&T, cell phones, cellular phones, Contract, flat-rate, flip-phones, Jitterbug, LG Corp., Mobile phone, monthly contracts, prepaid plans, Samsung Group, Samsung Jitterbug, seniors, Sprint, Sprint Nextel, T-Mobile, Verizon, voice plans

April 5, 2011 • 2:18 pm 2

Whose responsibility is It to protect Our E-wallets?

By: Michael Koploy

ERP Market Analyst, Software Advice

With announcements by Google, Amazon, Mastercard, Sprint, and the 2012 Olympics Committee in the last few days, everyone is talking about near field communication (NFC) payments. As we transition to these contactless phone payments, the burden of security will shift from card-issuing banks to a new set of players: software developers, retailers, and consumers. I have outlined what all four players have at stake and what they can do to assure security is a priority.

The article ends with a survey, asking who you think should be responsible for privacy.

Filed under: Media, Google, MasterCard, National Football Conference, Near Field Communication, NFC, Retailing, Sprint Nextel

Technology-Headlines

Google hooks up Sprint with the Galaxy Nexus, Amazon offering Verizon Galaxy Nexus for $100

Smartphone Briefs

Virgin Mobile (USA) confirms policy change outlining speed throttling for customers that use over 2.5GB data effective this March.

TECH the HALLS

Android selected by 56 percent of new U.S. smartphone owners in the past 3 months according to Nielsen report.

Best Buy launching a new “Bill Checker” service to help customers save on wireless.

Phones for Seniors interested in the basics

Whose responsibility is It to protect Our E-wallets?

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