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Archive for July, 2007

Apple iPhone update 1.01 released!

Download and install went smooth, but for now it looks like this really is just a "bug fix" update with no noticeable added features…Anyone out there try it??
UPDATE: A list of big fixes can be found on Apple’s site here. It looks like Apple just patched security vulnerabilities in Safari for the most part…so sad.
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CTI Miami shows us that they love us

If you’ve been pondering what phone to pickup next, but scour the internets looking around for the best deal, this might be of interest to you. CTI Miami is offering a special 7% discount code for all BGR readers. That’s right, 7% off anything they sell. The coupon code to enter is "bgrcti" and is [...]

Is your printer killing you?

A new study by the Queensland University of Technology in Australia is now suggesting that certain printers have been emitting dangerous particles into the air while under normal operation. These particles, when inhaled, could have the same effects as cigarette smoke. The issues increase when a toner cartridge is new, or detailed images are being [...]

iPhone firmware update imminent?

Take this with a grain of salt, as it comes from the oh-so-wise mouth of a financial analyst. That being said, the analyst in question did happen to have a quick convo with Apple VP Greg Joswiak, so we’re inclined to put some faith in his "educated guess." According to RBC Capitol Markets, an iPhone firmware [...]

RIM drops BlackBerry 8310 with GPS

I never thought I’d say this, but thank God for Germany. Research in Motion has just dropped the BlackBerry 8310 on German soil. The handset is a BlackBerry Curve with a "twist," sporting the integrated GPS receiver that so many have been pining over. Yes! The handset is available effective immediately for 99 Euros from [...]

Motorola RAZR 2, Motorola Q9, BlackBerry 8820…AT&T launch dates?

File this one under unconfirmed rumors, but we got a nice tip this morning that included the Motorola RAZR 2, Motorola Q9, BlackBerry 8820 (again), Pantech C810, and the AT&T SMT5700. According to this anonymous tipster, we’ve got the Motorola Q9, and the Motorola RAZR 2 V9 pegged for an August 24th release. Same day action, baby! The Pantech C810, [...]

iPhone class action roundup

What’s a product release these days without a healthy dose of class action lawsuits to go along with it? True to form, the iPhone has attracted more than its fair share of negative legal attention. In the interest of fully informing you, our faithful readers, we’ve decided to do a little mini-roundup of the most [...]

Xbox 360 price break

It was bound to happen sooner or later. The Xbox 360 Premium should see a $50 price drop in the next week or two. The $350 price tag is most likely set to coincide with the upcoming release of Madden 2008. Noice! It’s unclear how widespread the newly lowered price point will be, but Wal-Mart and Toys [...]

Apple iPhone giveaway winner!

We’ve selected our winner of a brand new 8GB Apple iPhone and it is…Juanita! Check your email for further instructions. Our selection was random, so don’t get upset!  Thanks to everyone that entered. We’ve got a lot of upcoming giveaways so you’ll have many more chances to win!

Sony UK and SKY fill your PSP with online goodies

If you’re a PSP nut that happens to live on the other side of the pond, you’re due to get a good amount of video and film-content via your PSP in the near future. Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and Euro sat service SKY are said to be ready to deliver a "wealth of video and film [...]

Vista “Performance and Reliability” pack leaked

While not a true Service Pack, a good chunk of issues are said to be fixed by Microsoft’s upcoming Performance and Reliability Pack. It’s due out on August 14th via Windows Update, but it looks like the folks that are beta testing the pack have felt the need to get it to the masses sooner rather [...]

Verizon Wireless buys Rural Cellular

 

In an attempt to decrease roaming costs, Verizon Wireless has just put pen to paper a deal that will buy out a company called Rural Cellular. The deal is for $2.7 billion, and they’re anticipating a savings of over $1 billion in roaming costs alone. In addition, their subscriber base could increase by 700,000 after the [...]

Diddy opens assistant position to the YouTube crowd

Have you ever dreamt of being the personal assistant to the rich and powerful? Here’s your chance. Diddy, aka P. Diddy (only in England) aka Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, has decided to tap into the younger market in his quest for a new assistant. The music mogul is accepting online applications in the form of YouTube [...]