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T-Mobile CMO: subsidized pricing hurts wireless competition, undermines hardware value
Could an end to unsubsidized smartphones be on its way for US carriers? If T-Mobile's Chief Marketing Officer Cole Brodman had his way, that familiar on-contract pricing would've gone the way of the Dodo a long time ago. Speaking at this week's GeekWire Summit in Seattle, the Magenta exec vented his frustrations with the industry's current business model, citing his belief that low cost handsets not only distort consumers' perspectives, effectively "[devaluing].. the hardware they are using," ...
Could an end to unsubsidized smartphones be on its way for US carriers? If T-Mobile's Chief Marketing Officer Cole Brodman had his way, that familiar on-contract pricing would've gone the way of the Dodo a long time ago. Speaking at this week's GeekWire Summit in Seattle, the Magenta exec vented his frustrations with the industry's current business model, citing his belief that low cost handsets not only distort consumers' perspectives, effectively "[devaluing].. the hardware they are using," ...
Apple Goes Big In Texas With $304 Million Austin Campus
Most of the news around Austin this week is centered around SXSW , naturally, but Texas Governor (and erstwhile presidential candidate) Rick Perry broke some news today that’s unrelated, but still Austin-relevant. Apple, it seems, which has been slowly growing its presence in the state’s tech oasis, chose SXSW weekend as an auspicious time to announce a major new campus in Austin . There isn’t much known about the campus or its purpose, but Perry’s announcement does note that the price tag is a hefty $304 million, ...
Most of the news around Austin this week is centered around SXSW , naturally, but Texas Governor (and erstwhile presidential candidate) Rick Perry broke some news today that’s unrelated, but still Austin-relevant. Apple, it seems, which has been slowly growing its presence in the state’s tech oasis, chose SXSW weekend as an auspicious time to announce a major new campus in Austin . There isn’t much known about the campus or its purpose, but Perry’s announcement does note that the price tag is a hefty $304 million, ...
Yahoo! Messenger app for Android updated
Yahoo! has just pushed out a new version of its Messenger app for Android devices. The latest version of the app now has the ability to easily share your location with all your friends by giving you the option to include it in your status updates. You no longer have to manually load up Google Maps on your phone, and copy your location details to share it with your friends. Adding your location is just a button ...
Yahoo! has just pushed out a new version of its Messenger app for Android devices. The latest version of the app now has the ability to easily share your location with all your friends by giving you the option to include it in your status updates. You no longer have to manually load up Google Maps on your phone, and copy your location details to share it with your friends. Adding your location is just a button ...
Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at midnight!
It's a bit later than our usual weekly podcast, but that doesn't mean we'll be cutting down the intensity at all. In fact, shenanigans always seem to be in the mix this time of night. We're going to be getting things going at midnight, so definitely join Myriam and Brad in the fun, won't you? March 10, 2012 12:00 AM EST
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It's a bit later than our usual weekly podcast, but that doesn't mean we'll be cutting down the intensity at all. In fact, shenanigans always seem to be in the mix this time of night. We're going to be getting things going at midnight, so definitely join Myriam and Brad in the fun, won't you? March 10, 2012 12:00 AM EST
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Path Launches 2.1 Update: Music Match, Nike+ Support, And An API You Can’t Use Yet
Eager to put their privacy issues behind them, Path CEO Dave Morin has just pulled back the curtains on their new Path 2.1 update at an event in San Francisco, and it’s already shaping up to be a doozy. Morin notes that photographs make up the lion’s share of 100 million+ moments shared through Path, and to make them more memorable, the 2.1 update includes enhanced focus/exposure controls, a new Pow! Lens to imbue your shots with some comic book flair, and tweaks to their existing set ...
Eager to put their privacy issues behind them, Path CEO Dave Morin has just pulled back the curtains on their new Path 2.1 update at an event in San Francisco, and it’s already shaping up to be a doozy. Morin notes that photographs make up the lion’s share of 100 million+ moments shared through Path, and to make them more memorable, the 2.1 update includes enhanced focus/exposure controls, a new Pow! Lens to imbue your shots with some comic book flair, and tweaks to their existing set ...
Yesterday’s iPad Event Was Only Half The Story
Because of the way Apple structures its major announcements — iPad in the first quarter, WWDC and iPhone in the summer though perhaps with the iPhone, now it’s fall — the iPad event is a little weird, because it’s really only half an event. The first half is what happened yesterday — the unveiling of the new iPad . And the new stuff is mostly about hardware features. The Retina Display. The A5X. The new iSight. LTE. The Retina Display makes it purchase worthy alone, but the ...
Because of the way Apple structures its major announcements — iPad in the first quarter, WWDC and iPhone in the summer though perhaps with the iPhone, now it’s fall — the iPad event is a little weird, because it’s really only half an event. The first half is what happened yesterday — the unveiling of the new iPad . And the new stuff is mostly about hardware features. The Retina Display. The A5X. The new iSight. LTE. The Retina Display makes it purchase worthy alone, but the ...
Verizon to offer hotspot capabilities with the new iPad
Good news for those of you planning to turn your new iPad into a portable mobile hotspot. If you pick it up from Verizon, you’ll be able to use the feature from the get-go. According to reports online, Verizon has confirmed that it will be including the hotspot feature for no additional charge with each data plan. However, folks who are planning to buy it from AT&T will have ...
Good news for those of you planning to turn your new iPad into a portable mobile hotspot. If you pick it up from Verizon, you’ll be able to use the feature from the get-go. According to reports online, Verizon has confirmed that it will be including the hotspot feature for no additional charge with each data plan. However, folks who are planning to buy it from AT&T will have ...
HTC rolls out Sense 3.6 to the Nordics, Sensation users get first crack at ICS
That's right, folks, HTC is finally rolling out Sense 3.6 -- Ice Cream Sandwich for HTC's "legacy devices" -- in a limited campaign. Who are the lucky folks to be among the first to enjoy the upgrade? Owners of the Sensation and Sensation XE in the Nordic countries, it turns out. We first heard about the rollout on XDA, but have now received the official confirmation directly from HTC headquarters; according to the Taiwanese ...
That's right, folks, HTC is finally rolling out Sense 3.6 -- Ice Cream Sandwich for HTC's "legacy devices" -- in a limited campaign. Who are the lucky folks to be among the first to enjoy the upgrade? Owners of the Sensation and Sensation XE in the Nordic countries, it turns out. We first heard about the rollout on XDA, but have now received the official confirmation directly from HTC headquarters; according to the Taiwanese ... 
