TS2R Wireless News from Wireless and Mobile News
Full news stories today include the delay of the iPhone 5 release date, tablet comparison from IHS, Samsung Hercules rumors, Verizon tablet deals and the use of Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 for education.
Here's the news that's too short to report:
- Kyocera Echo Update - Kyocera is distributing an update to Android 2.3 Gingerbread for the Kyocera Echo. The update does not support NFC or Wi-Fi calling.
- Nokia Switches to # System - Nokia will name its phones by numbers only. The first number is the relative price/feature point. So a Nokia 900*
would be top dog and a Nokia 100* is the most accessible option. The
second two numbers gives each device a unique identifier within that
point. - Nokia & Microsoft Event 8/17- Nokia and Microsoft are planning a party in Cologne Germany on August 8, leading bloggers to contend that there will be a Windows )hone announcement.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab Hi-Res - A Korean news website reported that Samsung is working on a 7" high-resolution touchscreen for the next Samsung Galaxy Tab model.
- Google Buys Dealmap - Google has bought Android development firm Dealmap that makes software for daily deals such as Groupon and Living Social and maps it.