The fact that T-Mobile wants to upgrade its network to the next level is well known already but it looks like the company has already started deploying its brand new 7.2Mbps HSPA network. People are reporting that T-Mobile already has deployed HSPA in various markets. The rollout is not official yet but we’re expecting T-Mobile to make it available by the end of the year. If you’re around New York or Chicago, go ahead and test your T-Mobile connection and tell us more about it. Speeds between 3.80Mbps and 5.40Mbps have been reported so T-Mobile is definitely testing the new network as we speak.

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Now here’s something cool that would find a nice home in any OS fan boy’s collection — What you see above are real life calculator concepts that mimic the virtual ones found in both Mac OS X and Windows. The Mintpass designer has done a great job with these showing off their virtual counterparts in the bottom corners of the images.

Would these ever hit retail? Most likely not because if they did the manufacturers would be looking at a hefty lawsuit. But hell, I’d buy one.

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Tags: Accessories, Apple, calculator, concept, mac os x, microsoft, Mobile News, Mobile Software, OS X, windows

Before you read on please make note that this is only a rumor and has not been confirmed in any way shape or form — BGR brings us news that AT&T and Apple are pondering whether or not to launch an 8GB iPhone 3GS for $99 that would be presumably replace the current $99 iPhone 3G.

Like I said, there isn’t very much evidence to back this up but if this goes down it would reportedly be a move to combat the DROID handsets popping up on Verizon.

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Earlier today we let you know that the BlackBerry 8530 would be hitting Verizon on November 20th and now we have news of the same device hitting Sprint.

There wasn’t an exact release date announced but a Sprint spokesperson said that it will be out relatively soon with EV-DO and WiFI built-it. Of course, since there was no release date announcement there was no price but we have a hunch that it will be right around the $99 that Verizon is charging with a 2-year contract and $100 mail-in rebate.

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As if the BlackBerry Curve 8530 and Convoy were not enough, Verizon also has some chocolate topping for their mobile sundae: The LG Chocolate Touch.

This new iteration of the Chocolate has integration with Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace. It also has Dolby Mobile sound and a Join the Band feature that allows uers to play along with their music with a virtual drum kit and 88 key scrolling keyboard. It also has one-touch uploading as well as a 3.2 Megapixel camera.

You should be able to purchase it today for $80 after a $50 mail-in rebate.

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Verizon is releasing another member of the BlackBerry family with the BlackBerry Curve 8530. This one has Wi-Fi capacity that was not part of the previous version of the Curve.

The 8530 also has EV-DO, 256MB worth of flash memory, a 528MHz next generation processor, a 3.5mm headphone jack, music player with media keys, a 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder as well as GPS support for geotagging pictures. If that isn’t enough, users have access to BlackBerry’s App World and can add up to 16GB of micro SD/SDHC card storage.

You’ll have to wait until November 20th to get the BlackBerry Curve 8530, and it will cost $99 after a $100 mail-in rebate and two-year agreement.

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Verizon has recently unveiled a non-smart phone called the Convoy. If you happen to be in the market for one, then you might appreciate this guy.

The Convoy features messaging, a personal organizer, a speakerphone, Bluetooth, and a two megapixel camera. It also has support for Verizon’s push to talk network, as well as GPS with access to the VZ Navigator.

You’ll have to wait until November 15th to get your hands on this one, and it costs $49.99 with a $50 mail-in rebate.

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Over a thousand new educational eBooks and apps are now available over at Shmoop, providing a wide array of content and educational material for the iPhone, Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble Nook. Shmoop is the known #1 high school educational publisher for the Amazon Kindle and has likewise gained popularity as well thanks to the new eReader device from Barnes & Noble. As far as the iPhone users are concerned, over 200 learning apps are available, accounting for more than 3% of all apps in the education category. Check them out and see what eBook suits you best!

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iPhone customization includes finding the right tone or alert to make your device stand out above the rest. And now thanks to Sony Creative Software, you have a large number of ringtones to choose from. With the release of the 1,000 Ringtones DVD, personalize your email alerts, incoming calls and text messages according to your liking. Over 1,000 ringtone files in .m4r format are grouped in three categories which should make it easier for iPhone users to pick the tone of their choice.

The 1,000 Ringtones DVD from Sony Creative Software is now available for purchase or online for only $19.95.

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Tags: Apple, Cell Phones, creative software, customization, email, incoming calls, iPhone, iPhone, ringtone files, ringtones, Sony, text messages

The Nokia X3, a mobile phone many of us may recall that launched in September has gained the nod of the FCC. This phone is not 3G capable but comes armed with an array of features such as a 3.2 megapixel camera, FM radio, stereo speakers, micro SD expansion ports and dedicated music keys. Though there is no word on who among AT&T and T-Mobile will be carrying it, The Nokia X3 will retail for about $169.

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Here is an innovative casing for the iPhone that should prolong the iPhone’s battery life. IvySkin has released a new casing, one that not only protects you iPhone but also notifies you to first drain your device’s battery before using it, a practice that is often reminded of us. Not only that, it also comes with a Xylo touch-thru case which should make your iPhone easier to use compared to other cases which make it harder for you to control. With the IvySkin Smartcase you are getting premium power and protection for your valued device.

You can purchase the IvySkin Smartcase from their website.

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Tags: Accessories, Apple, battery life, casing, glass touch, iPhone, iPhone, premium power

As more people continue to find ways to be more eco-friendly and conservative, here is one that should address water utility expenses. Sometimes our water bill can be controlled if we make sure that our pipes and tubes are properly working and rather than call a plumber to fix them, these are things we can do ourselves. And with Cals Plumbing Minor Toilet Rebuild app, you get a DIY tool that can assist you to fix those minor fixes needed to save you on your next water bill.

This new for 2009 app is one of seven plumbing repair downloads that can be found through the iTunes app store. To download DIY plumbing apps go to either the app store on a device or the iTunes app store on a PC.

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If you want the best thing to give to a gadget-loving friend, consider a personal cell phone charging station. And with the Holidays just around the corner, you can bet that this is one gadget that they will truly find handy. The CP Docks line should have something worth checking out.

Aside from providing a new and efficient way of new chargers, they should be a logical need common these days. Among their new chargers include a plug-in shelf charger and an EZ Mount Cell Phone Charger. They are sure to be best gift to provide for the many gadget freaks today in need of supplied power. The Plug-in-Shelf and EZ Mount Cell phone stations are available at www.cpdocks.com for only $14.95. Check out the video.

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Normally, great deals on what is on at leading retailers can be discovered online or even the local newspaper. But now it seems that about 100+ retailers are employing a new approach, the iPhone approach. Personalized weekly flyers will now be included in the Shopper app which includes popular retailers like Target, Best Buy and K Mart. Don’t go through the trouble of searching for the good deals you can get each week. The Shopper app will directly provide you with all the information you will need for good leads to good shopping deals from these leading retailers.

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Tags: Apple, best buy, flyers, good deals, great deals, iPhone, iPhone, k mart, leaflets, Mobile Software, new approach, shopping, target

It looks like the iPhone app technology is stepping in the growing problem of sleep apnea as Remote Analysis Ltd. announces the release of the Sleep Aid for the iPhone. This app records and analyzes snoring and sleep apnea and is quite easy to use. All you have to do is place your iPhone by your bedside, open the app and click record while you sleep and then browse when you wake up the graph of the night time based recording.

The Sleep Aid app even comes with sample audio clips of regular snoring and sleep apnea where you can compare and determine if you do have a serious sleep apnea problem. The app is now available at the iPhone App Store for € 2.39.

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One of the most popular strategy games of all time - Common & Conquer Red Alert - has been recently released on the Apple App Store and is priced at $10, for the iPhone and iPod touch. If you want to be able to play 6 more maps, just pay $1 for those, and in the future there will even be the “Empire of the Rising Sun” expansion pack.

This version of Command & Conquer for the iPhone and iPod Touch has some differences when comparing to the old-school version of 1996, like the 12 combat levels. For now there isn’t a multiplayer mode, only in the near future…

If you’re a fan of strategy games and own an iPhone, what are you waiting for? Just head over to the App store and spend some money on guaranteed fun.

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On top of the Nokia 2220 and 2690 that were presented by Nokia earlier today, they’ve got three new cellphones: the Nokia 1280, 1616, and 1800.

All these three cellphones are very basic as you can check by their price, €20, €24 and €26 respectively. In terms of features, besides being able to make/receive calls and text messages, the cellphones feature FM radio, a flashlight, an anti-scratch cover and dust-resistant keymat, and also a prepaid tracker. As for the battery life, it is close to 22 days if the phone is in standby mode.

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For those who are afraid of flying, iPhone has a solution with a Flying without Fear course. This app is made to help the user face their acrophobia with frequently asked questions, an explanation of the flight process, as well as relaxation exercises.

Whoopi Goldberg endorses this app, who says that it cured her. The app itself is said to have a whopping 98 percent success rate which just seems way too high. Anyway, it is available for $4.99 at the App Store, along with the nice bonus of 2,000 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles.

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Yes, T-Mobile was down for a little while this morning, but not to fear, for their “rapid response teams have been mobilized to restore service as quickly as possible”.

This was a statement made several hours ago, and it would appear that everything has been restored. According to the company, only 5 percent of users were affected by this outage. However, New York was quite heavily affected, which makes the percentile seem a little small.

Everyone have their Sidekick data back? I’m kidding, seriously.

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A beta version of Opera Mobile 10 has just been released exclusively for Symbian powered smartphones. This new version has a couple of very enticing new features with the most highly sought after one being the fact that it is 50% faster than version Symbian versions.

Additionally, the version 10 beta adds tabbed browsing and a “speed dial” page similar to the one found as the default page in Google’s Chrome.

You can get the Opera Mobile 10 beta here.

via mobiletechworld

Tags: $10, Beta, Cell Phones, Mobile browser, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Nokia, opera mobile, symbian