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Re: Can’t track my free case?

Keep an eye on it.  I received a shipment notification email for my free case on July 26.  DHL or USPS tracking never got past the "Manifested" stage.  The case never arrived so I called Apple on Aug. 27 inquiring about the shipment.  They said it did ship on that day and weren't sure what happened.  They shipped another on Aug. 31 via priority FedEx.  Received it yesterday.  Good luck!

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Jobs suggests that competitors’ device activation tallies may be inflated, Google quickly responds

Not satisfied to simply trump Google's daily device activation numbers , Steve Jobs added insult to injury at the Apple press conference this afternoon, claiming that unspecified "friends" have been counting handset upgrades in their statistical totals and not just newly activated phones. As you might imagine, Google was not terribly pleased at this turn of events, and issued the following retort: "The Android activation numbers do not include upgrades and are, in fact, only a portion of the Android devices in the market since we only include devices that have Google services." Now, we don't honestly know who's telling the truth here and we'd like to be able to take both companies at their word, but this isn't the first time even during this particular Apple shindig that questionable claims were thrown out as fact. [Thanks, Kamal] Jobs suggests that competitors' device activation tallies may be inflated, Google quickly responds originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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Mobile Version Flash Still Not Ready

If you are wondering about why Steve Jobs refuse to use Adobe Flash in his Apple gadget, it might not be just because of his doubtful nature. We have been waiting for a while for Android 2.2 Froyo to bring the full Flash experience to Android devices, but the end results are far from impressive. Over at GigaOM they have made a video trying to run various things on a Nexus One with Froyo, and found that mobile version Flash still not ready to show in that Android device. This mobile version Flash has proved to be a daunting task for Adobe to scale down and port over to mobile devices. Video playback on a lot of popular news and video websites was hit and miss, and basically the moral of those stories are that the videos still have to be specifically optimized for mobile viewing that sometimes misses the real purpose. Actually for Adobe Flash 10.1 on Froyo, we can noticed that there is actual improvement that displaying interactive charts, like those of Google finance for example, which before were not exactly interactive. But Google recently optimized the site for mobile, so maybe that was the cause. So we can only wait whether the mobile version Flash will be great for Froyo, or will it be bad? Visit for more information cell phone news Mobile Version Flash Still Not Ready

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exchange iPHONE 3GS to iPHONE 4

i upgraded from a blackberry 9700 to an iPHONE 3GS a couple weeks ago , however im unhappy with its performance & would like to trade it in for the iPHONE 4 since im within the 30 day exchange policy how exactly do i trade the phone in , would i have to go to the apple store or theg att store ?

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TOC’s Wednesday devices, gadgets and ereaders update

With the IFA Consumer Electronics Unlimited techno-smorgasbord set to open this Friday, there's a lot of buzz going around about upcoming announcements and unveilings. Much of the pre-show buzz is centered around Android-based competition for the Apple iPad. The IFA traditionally offers an early indication of what gadgets will sell well through Christmas. It's no wonder so much attention is focused on the show with order volume stemming from last year's show reaching nearly $3.8 billion. Toshiba's SmartPad Images of the new Toshiba SmartPad were recently leaked , but with little concrete information about the device. Some news sources are claiming that the new Android 2.2-powered device will actually be called the Toshiba Folio 100. There may also be a Windows 7 version of the SmartPad as well. Little is available from Toshiba itself other than the device is set to ship in October. This is one of the devices that is expected to be unveiled at IFA. ViewSonic ViewPad 7 With a screen that measures 7-inches across, the ViewPad is jokingly being referred to as the world's largest phone . Featuring both a touchscreen tablet, the ViewPad also provides a slot for a full-sized SIM card that will offer both voice and 3G data. In addition, the ViewPad will feature a 3 megapixel front and back facing camera. The device will run Android 2.2 "Froyo." ViewSonic has not unveiled pricing or availability, those details will probably be announced at IFA, however, industry analyst reports indicate that the device will be around $550 and launch sometime in October. Archos Android Internet Tablets This week brought the announcement from Archos that they were launching five new Android tablets, including the first MP3/MP4 available under $100 and the largest screen on the Android market. Positioned directly against the Apple iPad, the line of Archos Internet tablets offer a combination of super-fast web-browsing, games, ebooks, social networking and other applications alongside HD video and music. Prices range from $99.99 for the 4GB ARCHOS 2 8 to $349.99 for the 16GB ARCHOS 10 1 tablet. Availability for the new models start in September for the ARCHOS 2 8 and 3 2 , and later this fall for the remaining models. Of these new devices, the ARCHOS 10 1 is the flagship of the new line. Weighing only 15.87 ounces, the 0.47" thick device offers a 10.1” capacitive multi-touch screen. Featuring a 1 Ghz processor and built-in WIFI-n technology, the ARCHOS 10 1 offers a PC-like web browsing experience. It even features support for the Adobe Flash 10.1 player. Additional features that make this device appealing include a built-in webcam and the ability to tether the device via Bluetooth or USB for mobile Internet connectivity. Sharper Image Literati Once a common occupant in malls throughout the US and even further recognized a gadget lovers most favored monthly catalog, Sharper Image has fallen on tough times filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February of 2008. While the only thing that remains of the company is their website, that hasn't prevented them from joining the ereader fray. Resembling the Amazon Kindle, the Kobo-powered color ereader will launch at a very competitive $160. Featuring a QWERTY keyboard below a 7" screen, the e-reader lacks a web browser and application functionality, clearly putting it in the stand alone ereader category. Expected to arrive in October, the Literati will be available from a number of retailers, including Best Buy, Bed, Bath & Beyond, JC Penney, Kohl's and Macy's. Acer LumiRead Trying to build upon their netbook success, Acer recently announced its LumiRead ereader device. Based on a 6-inch E Ink display, the LumiRead will feature a Kindle-style QWERTY keyboard below the screen. When combined with either the 3G or WIFI models, the LumiRead's DLNA compliance makes the ereader capable of streaming music from Acer's clear.fi and 3rd party streaming services. Additional features include an ISBN scanner that lets the device scan book codes to purchase online or build a wish list. Finally, the LumiRead includes a built-in web browser with a “Smart Download” feature. This allows the LumiRead to save local versions of web pages for reading later when the device is disconnected from the Internet. The LumiRead will come with access to the Barnes & Nobles eBooks store as well as Libri.de, Germany's leading Internet book retailer. While no prices have been announced, rumors suggest the LumiRead will start shipping in October for around $316. SigmaTek eReaders The last ereader in our roundup is the pair of devices from Sigmatek Computer . Coming in a 5-inch and a 7-inch eReader, both feature a TFT display capable of a 800x480 resolution. however, these new devices are not just dedicated ereaders, they also offer “multimedia” features that include support for AVI, XviD, and MKV video, with MP3, WMA, FLAC, AAC, WAV, and OGG music. From the start, these eReaders may be playing catch-up because the devices are not equipped with connectivity to any application or ebook store. However, some may see this as an advantage because it means the eReaders will be open for you to grab EPUB, PDF and TXT files from anywhere you choose. In stores in October, the 5-inch model will cost approximately $127 and the 7-inch approximately $153. New Announcements From The World Of EReaders While all eyes will be pointed towards Germany this weekend, there's still some exciting news happening within the ereader market. First off, Amazon announced that they would extend their distribution of the Kindle to office supplies retail chain Staples. Following on from a similar deal with retailer Target, Staples has agreed to start selling Amazon's Kindle in its stores from this autumn. While expanding the number of channels for selling Kindle devices is key, according to Chris Brogan , Amazon's willingness to port their Kindle application to other ereader platforms may become their most important channel. According to an SEC filing by electronics manufacturer LG, they could be mass producing 9.7-inch color and 9-inch flexible e-paper displays by the end of the year. According to an analyst at Forrester, the availability of flexible screens could greatly improve the durability of existing readers from Sony, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble. While flexible ereaders from Skiff and Plastic Logic have failed in the past due to heavy pricing competition, a mass-produced display from LG could level the pricing playing field and bring about new ereader innovations. Finally, as part of a unique, year-long Notre Dame study of eReaders , the university debuted their first class taught entirely using the Apple iPad. The iPad will completely replace the textbook previously used in assistant professor Corey Angst's Project Management course. In addition to each of the students using an iPad, the class will also use an online Wiki discussion group where students can share their ideas. Members of the study are evaluating the iPad with the broader goal of designing an “ePublishing ecosystem.” The study hopes to determine whether this ecosystem can serve faculty, students and staff by making the creation, distribution, sharing, reading and annotation of eMaterials simple and inexpensive.

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My Unopened/ iPhone 4 Upgrade was Stolen by UPS

Hey All,   So I am in kind of a predictament here. I currently have an iPhone 3GS and was elgible for an upgrade. So I upgraded over the phone via ATT Premier (its a business account) and paid for an iPhoen 4. Since I am in college I had it shipped to my house. My Dad got it, and took it to the UPS Store along with other things to ship to me in one package. He insured the package for up to $400.   Now, I got a package at my dorm yesterday and opened it up. All my college stuff is there (just a poster or two for my wall,) but no iPhone 4. I immediatley call my Dad and tell him the poster he shipped to me came in the box, but no iPhone 4. He drives to the UPS Store and flips out on them. He said he gave them the posters and the phone to put in the same box, but obviously the lady there pocketed the phone. There trying to tell us it isnt our fault and want to send a team to come investigate my box to see if it was tampered with.   Now, my question is this. I never received my iPhone 4. It is unopened, not activated, nothing. What can ATT or Apple do here to help me? Am I going to strcitly have to go through UPS, or can they track something?   Thanks, Jake

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Can’t track my free case?

Actually, it's my husband's free case. Mine hasn't shipped yet. But it's a DHL tracking number. This morning there was tracking info on the DHL site. Well, it wasn't showing much, but it wasn't saying the tracking number didn't exist. I get 'No result found for your DHL query. Please try again.' when I put in the tracking number. I'm not sure what to make of this. Anyone else have this issue? The email from Apple saying it shipped arrived around 1:30pm on 8/31. My next step will be to contact AT&T or DHL to see what's up. I'll give it until tomorrow morning and see if there is info on the DHL site. Thanks

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Hotmail Wave4: Push to Cell via EAS: Mobile-to-Web Syncing | VOIP …

VOIP Free Call , Skype, Facetime, Free Phone, Apple iPad, iPhone, Fring, Mobile. Free Video Call , Unlimited Free International Call , I.P. Phone Calls . Google. Custom Search. 31 August 2010. Hotmail Wave4: Push to Cell via EAS: ...

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Microsoft: "Android ist in Wirklichkeit teurer als Windows Phone 7" – derStandard.at

derStandard.at Microsoft: " Android ist in Wirklichkeit teurer als Windows Phone 7" derStandard.at Nach Apple mit seinem iPhone ist es gerade in den letzten Monaten auch Android , das massiv zum aktuellen Smartphone-Boom beiträgt, ein Umstand dem man in ...

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iphone 3GS voicemail indicator not working

Anyone has similar problems? I called AT&T and they said both AT&T and Apple were aware of the problem for a few weeks. The problem is people leave me voicemails. Neither the indicator (the red dot with the number in it) nor the voicemail list show any voicemails. I have to dial 1 on the keypad to get to my voicemail.   My phone is iPhone 3GS and the OS is 4.0.2 (8A400).   Joe

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