TS2R Wireless News: AT&T Reduces Prices 4 Samsung Captivate, BlackBerry Torch, Samsung Focus & LG Quantum; Sony Ericsson OK, Google Pays & PlayBook Plays Android

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AT&T Slashes Prices - 
AT&T has slashed the prices on some of its most popular smartphones with a two-year contract.  The Samsung Captivate now costs $99.99.  The BlackBerry Torch, Samsung Focus, and LG Quantum are all $49.99, while the BlackBerry Curve 3G has been reduced to $29.99.

Sony Ericsson No Japan Disaster Impact - Sony Ericsson does not expect any significant impart on its business operation due to the Japan earthquake and tsunami.

Google Paves the Way for Payments with MasterCard and Citi - Google is working with MasterCard and Citigroup to embed NFC payments.  Google will give retailers data about the payers.

RIM's PlayBook Makes Play to Play Android Apps
- RIM has added Android support for its PlayBook tablet.  The apps will work via app players for both BlackBerry Java apps, and Android (2.3) apps.  These new app players will allow users to download Java and Android apps from BlackBerry App World and run them on the PlayBook alongside native apps.

AT&T Coupon-Link $50 Off AT&T Wireless with Plan
for new customers with a contract.  See details at deals page.

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