Korean-fitting 'Optimus Q' Smartphone Release Tweet

■ Integration of the first Android tapjaepon LG Telecom 'Optimus Q' sales start this weekend
■ best smartphone experience with the best specifications available
- Domestic processing speeds up to 1GHz CPU equipped with a Qualcomm Snap Dragon
- Domestic users up to 3GB of memory, applications can be installed naejanghae 3,000
■ easy to use even for beginners UI first applied only in the LG phone
- QWERTY keypad, trackball and navigation keys, such as applying various input methods
- PC, Web servers and contacts, and calendar information can be shared and phone 'LG air sinks' built-in
■ South Koreans more than 100 applications to provide necessary
- Scan, search, near real time information such as the following rodeubyu and 20 kinds of apps pre-loaded with knowledge
- 'Moksieo (Moxier)' E, 'kwikohpiseu (QuickOffice) Viewers' and apply business apps
■ LG smart phone for users 'LG Apps' June seconds ohpeunhae other apps provide for free
■ LG Electronics vice president of MC Korea joseongha Division, "LG Electronics in Korea fits consumers' tastes' Optimus' ongoing plans to introduce smartphones series"
"Korean phone to offer an amazing experience!"

LG Electronics Android operating system (OS) featuring 'Optimus Q (Optimus Q, Model: LG-LU2300)' integration and LG Telecom will launch over the weekend.

Q is the best Optimus ▲ ▲ easy user experience specifications (User Interface: UI) ▲ favored by domestic consumers equipped with applications simultaneously 'amazing experience' offering 'Korean smartphone is. 3 minutes clientele adheres to reconcile the requirements of the LG Electronics' segment (Segment) Marketing skills in philosophy.

LG Electronics Korea Optimus Q smartphone users with the launch of their free applications to provide various 'LG Apps (APPs)' Open a surprise to early June.

'Best, Best' and Latin 'Optimus' is the name of the LG phone line. Also, the QWERTY (QWERTY) keyboard layout is optimized for the phone, and 1,000 domestic consumers who conducted five months of life, the results reflect the Korean smartphone smartphone equipped with a qualification (Qualified) in the sense that 'Q' , added.

▣ highest specifications, providing the best smartphone experience

Q Optimus fast processing speed and Internet access for consumers Korea emphasizes that support the processing speed of 1GHz Qualcomm (Qualcomm) 社 snapshot of the Dragon (Snapdragon) Arm processor optimized to provide the computing environment.

In particular, the domestic android OS mount up to equal the 3 gigabytes of smartphones (GB) of user memory naejanghae 1 megabyte (MB) capacity up to 3,000 applications can be installed. Here video, photos and multimedia files to use 4GB of storage to add an external MicroSD card offers.

Also, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) feature Optimus variety of multimedia content stored on Q TV, PC, and can be shared.

▲ addition to the best poets of the outdoors with a 3.5 inches WVGA-level sex 'HD LCD' ▲ DviX ▲ 3.5 pies (Φ) earphone jack ▲ ▲ 500 megapixel camera, Dolby (Dolby) mobile terrestrial DMB ▲ 1,350 ▲ 밀리 암페어 (mAh) Capacity Battery high-end features such as support.

▣ LG phone is easy to use even for beginners the first applies only UI

The LG phone is available for beginners as easily as a regular phone UI for smartphones only the last one years and first applied to the self-Q was developed Optimus. Google search box on the desktop, as well as Koreans Naver search box also has posted the most used.

In particular, Optimus, as well as a touch screen QWERTY keypad, Q, over the bottom of the trackball (Track Ball), 4-way navigation key and apply a variety of input methods, Internet search, email, Twitter, etc is beneficial to take advantage of SNS function.

Also, Korea's first contacts, calendar, mail, photos, music, videos and mobile phones in a PC or a web server and wireless sharing of information and editable 'LG Air Sync (LG Air Sync)' has a built-in services.

▣ Korea more than 100 applications necessary to mount

Optimus Q is the real peripheral information about the domestic consumers' high rating reflects the Android OS mounted phone first Augmented Reality application 'Scan Search' and 'the (Daum) rodeubyu' latest version, including more than 100 applications pre-loaded (Pre -load) said.

Also, Korean / English / Japanese / Chinese / Chinese dictionary, as well as Naver / wikipedia encyclopedia, math / physics / chemistry of 20 species, including the official dictionary of convenience, pre-collected 'prior knowledge' was built. QWERTY keypad in the 'prior knowledge' hotkey was deployed to maximize usability.

Enterprise email service 'moksieo (Moxier) Solution, Microsoft can read the document file' kwikohpiseu (QuickOffice) Viewers' and applying the business can stand yongeurodo.

In addition, business cards, documents, words and characters with the camera to recognize the 'smart reader', to save the current screen image 'screen capture', the favorites until their site is registered in the article is sent to the desktop in real time ' RSS Reader 'was equipped with such useful applications.

Naver / it um / portal services such as Cyworld, Seoul Traffic Information / Features: Seoul Restaurant and Living Room offers a number of applications. You are not blocked, the Android game service, considering the constraints of market, the domestic game loved by family gathered seutediselreo games Referring game package 'was also applied. Referring App package 'shopping through the GS, Mnet and subway / bus information can be downloaded aepdeuldo.

▣ LG smart phone for users 'LG Apps' Free ohpeunhae various apps

LG Electronics 'Optimus Q' to keep pace with market offer the existing content sites 'content Cube' coming in June to fully revamp the second 'LG Apps (APPs)' will open.

PC and landline phone connections, or can be accessed directly from the LG aepseue, applications, as well as movies, animations, music videos and other content are provided free of charge.

LG Electronics aepseutoeona PC user from other OS-based applications are carefully selected popular exclusive offers LG phone users. Q Optimus Android OS 1.6 upgrade to version 2.1 in July-August, LG Electronics purchased the product directly to the optimized application provides more than 60 species and activates LG aepseureul strategy is widespread.

Again, this highlights the importance of recent smart phone security to consider the points developed at the Institute andeuroyideuyong AhnLab security solution 'V3 mobile' is also available through LG aepseureul.

LG Electronics vice president of MC joseongha Division Korea Division, "Optimus Q, LG's latest smartphone technology into the total market premium products jipyakhan anticipated before," said, "LG Electronics of South Korea consumer tastes just suitable 'Optimus' plan to introduce an ongoing series of smartphones, "he said.

▣ LG Electronics CYON 'Optimus Q (OPTIMUS Q, LG-LU2300)' ▣ Specifications

- Display 2: 3.5-inch WVGA-level 'HD LCD'

- Color: Black

- Dimensions: 118.8 (length) × 57.0 (width) × 14.35 (thickness) mm

- Memory

- Built-in the memory: 3.0GB (user memory)

- Housing the memory: 4GB MicroSD Built-in (expandable up to 32GB)

- Yeongyeolbang equation: Wi-Fi (WLAN), CDMA EVDO Rev.A

- Camera: 500 mega pixel

- Battery: 1,350 mAh (2EA)

- The operating system: Google Android

- Other key features: Google Webkit browser, OZ browser, Earphone Jack 3.5 pie, DivX (Dvix) support, Bluetooth, HD-level high-definition video playback, such as terrestrial DMB2.0

- Price: 80 million won late

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Skype Mobile Coming To Sprint HTC EVO 4G Tweet

Earlier last month, I had a chance to meet with the folks at Skype when they launched their mobile app for Android and BlackBerry smartphones on Verizon Wireless. While the entire announcement was groundbreaking, since it was Skype’s first partnership with a cellular carrier, there were some underlying catches. It turns out that the exclusive partnership limited the availability of the Skype Mobile app to just Verizon Wireless customers. Under this contract, current owners of Android and BlackBerry devices on other carriers can not find the application in the app store at this time. While Skype Mobile is a native app, the service only runs on Verizon Wireless’s 3G network. Fortunately, that’s all about to change.

After a quick email exchange with Skype’s PR team, I learned some interesting details. Although their representative was careful not to disclose any specifics regarding the existing contract between Skype and Verizon Wireless, they did reveal some exclusive details on the availability of the Android App for customers on other carriers along with the future of mobile video chat. When I asked about the possibility of Skype Mobile video chat becoming available for the brand new Sprint HTC EVO 4G, the response was exactly as follows:

Skype envisions a world where video plays a larger role in the way we communicate. The next generation innovation involving video calling will not be bound to the computer. We’re seeing a proliferation of video calling shared between all kinds of connected devices. It’s on computers (today 1/3 of all calls on Skype happen via video), televisions (Skype bringing video calls to living rooms via Panasonic, Samsung & LG partnership), and it will eventually be coming to mobile devices too. We’re betting big on video, and we intend to set the bar on mobile video calling, and it’s something we’re going to do this year.

We will be bringing a direct to consumer app to the Android marketplace later this year. This application will be available for all consumers globally to download regardless of carriers. (i.e. similar to how we offer the iPhone app today)

– Brianna Reynaud, Skype PR

Skype’s bold statement was clear on two things: they will be launching a mobile video calling service as well as a standard Android app this year. That’s not surprising considering that they already offer Skype Mobile for Nokia’s Maemo and Symbian devices plus the WiFi-only version for the Apple iPhone. Unfortunately, the current set of Skype Mobile apps all have tragic restrictions. Even Verizon’s Skype Mobile app doesn’t let customers place domestic VoIP calls using Skype’s $3 per month unlimited calling plan (North America). It only offers free Skype-to-Skype voice calls, instant messaging, and discounted international calling rates. I’m definitely excited to see what Skype’s team has in store for this year given a little more freedom, but I truly hope they take full advantage of the potential provided in the latest generation of smartphone hardware and software.

Links: Skype.com

Update 5/28/10 9:41AM: After a quick phone call from Skype’s PR team early this morning, it looks like they may have pulled the trigger a bit too soon with this comment. According to Reynaud, Skype will definitely be releasing a “direct-to-consumer” Android App this year, however the aren’t completely disclosing whether mobile video calling is an included feature.

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Negroponte: One Laptop Per Child is now a $75 Android Tablet Tweet

The former head of MIT's Media Lab said the next OLPC device, the XO-3, would be a 9-inch tablet made by Marvell and running Google's Android OS.

The first OLPC was an underpowered, 'designed-by-committee' laptop that cost at least double of what it was supposed to. Most importantly, didn't adapt to the needs of the children who used it. For instance, it didn't have a method for non-Latin characters to be input. It was also made of plastic and had moving parts that would often break in rugged environments.


At CES in January this year, that will change, according to Nicolas Negroponte.

The new OLPC devices will take the lead from Apple's iPad but use Google's (GOOG) Android OS, at least initially. The keyboard will be virtual and be able to adapt to different languages.

XO-3 will also have some specs that might appeal to a broader audience (myself included). Quoting the WSJ (subscription req):

The new tablets will have at least one, and maybe two, video cameras. They'll sport Wi-Fi connections to the Internet, multi-touch screens and have enough power to play high-definition and 3-D video. Unlike Apple Inc.'s iPad tablet, the device will also work with plug-in peripherals such as mice and keyboards.

[I'm aware that iPhone's Touch OS doesn't need a mouse (and one's been hacked, anyway) and Apple supplies both keyboard docks and Bluetooth Keyboards as well]

Negroponte said the new tablets will not use Microsoft's (MSFT) Windows 7 because the software requires too much memory and computing power. That's been a common theme lately and might be a reason that HP (HP) picked up Palm.

Going tablet might be something he picked up from Apple (AAPL). Negroponte got advice from Apple's CEO Steve Jobs on the eve first OLPC launch:

"I got an email from Steve Jobs (the night the laptop was revealed) he said you can't build it for a hundred dollars, and my answer was oh yes I can," Negroponte said as part of a lecture at the University of Pennsylvania, Thursday night.

"He was actually a very good critic, and each time we got to a point, I did talk to him," Negroponte added. Negroponte also mentioned his displeasure with Microsoft, both in terms of Windows 7 performance, and Microsoft's attempts to thwart the OLPC initiative.

The device will be based on Marvell's Moby platform and will initially cost $99 for the hardware, but that price is expected to drop to $75 by 2011. What does the Moby platform buy you? According to Marvell, Moby is:

Powered by high-performance, highly scalable, and low-power Marvell® ARMADA™ 600 series of application processors, the Moby tablet features gigahertz-class processor speed, 1080p full-HD encode and decode, intelligent power management, power-efficient Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/FM/GPS connectivity, high performance 3D graphics capability and support for multiple software standards including full Adobe Flash, Android™ and Windows Mobile. The ultra low power Moby tablet is designed for long-battery life.

XO-3 will come loaded with an application able to access two million free books available on the Internet, cutting down on the high costs of textbooks in the developing world.

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Samsung Restore and Motorola i1 coming to Sprint in June Tweet

There's no doubt that the HTC EVO 4G is stealing the show on the Sprint side, but the nation's third largest carrier isn't backing down when it comes to device launches. To that end, our Sprint tipster shot us over a screenshot today containing launch dates for the Samsung Restore and Motorola i1.

The Samsung Restore (left) is slated for launch on June 4th (same day as the EVO, if you're keeping track), and sports a full QWERTY keyboard, MP3 player, 2.0-megapixel camera, and eco-friendly packaging. It will be available in "Midnight" and "Limeaid." The Motorola i1, announced at CTIA in March, offers a 3.1-inch HVGA display, Android 1.5, Wi-Fi, a 5.0-megapixel camera, and Direct Connect. The phone is gearing up for a June 20th Direct Ship launch, which means that stores should get them shortly thereafter.

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Rogers: Android OS 2.1 is coming for X10 & Magic Tweet

Interested if your Rogers Android device will be upgraded soon? Rogers has posted a quick update regarding some devices that will be getting OS 2.1. “RogersMary” states that “I just confirmed that HTC will deliver 2.1 for Magic for testing end of June. Acer Liquid will release w/ 2.1. X10 2.1 in Fall.”

So we know that the Acer Liquid E comes with 2.1… for the Sony Xperia X10 this news somewhat narrows the dates to the September, October, November period. And one of the first devices to lead the revolution, the HTC Magic (now called the Magic+) went through an incredibly rough period with the urgent 911 fix. This seems to be getting upgraded to 2.1 in June, but no confirmation that it’s actually coming as it’s only going for “testing”.

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Lenovo Delays U1 Hybrid, Skylight for Android Tweet

Two of the most interesting gadgets we saw early this year at the CES in Las Vegas were both from Lenovo. The Skylight is Lenovo’s entry into the smartbook realm, and was shown to us running a Lenovo-developed variant of Linux. The U1 Hybrid is the innovative notebook with the detachable screen that can be used as a slate. The slate part of the U1 was running the same Linux variant in the Skylight, while the notebook base was running Windows 7. These two groundbreaking products have been delayed by Lenovo according to Laptop Magazine, and the reason is significant. Despite the fact that Lenovo’s Linux variant was ready to go to market back in January, the company is now going to drop it to use Android.

There is no denying that Android is the hottest ticket in town when it comes to mobile gadget platforms. It is widely known that in addition to all of the smartphones being released with Android, numerous tablets are in the process of being readied ready for market bearing the OS. While it makes perfect sense for Lenovo to choose to switch to Android for these two gadgets, it is surprising given they were both virtually ready for market with Linux.

This move to Android is particularly interesting on the U1 Hybrid, which is a dual-OS device. Lenovo showed us how the Linux slate operating system was in constant communication with the Windows 7 base. While surfing a given web site on the Linux slate, when the display was inserted back into the notebook base Windows would automatically have the same web page open in Internet Explorer. The goal was to make the two parts of the whole work as one, even though two distinct operating systems were in play.

This makes me wonder how the new Android version of the U1 will operate. Can Android be in constant communication with Windows 7 as in the demonstration with Linux? Or perhaps Lenovo is going to drop using Windows 7 in the notebook base? Maybe we’ll see a Chrome OS notebook base and an Android slate display? It is intriguing to be certain.

Engadget is now reporting that while the Skylight will likely appear in an Android version, the more interesting U1 Hybrid may never see the light of day. A statement from Lenovo refers to the U1 as a “concept”, certainly not what we were told in January.

Lenovo remains committed to working with our strategic partners to deliver innovative products in the growing mobile internet space, including the aforementioned smartphones and smartbooks, as well as exploring innovative new concepts that continue to “push-the-envelope” like the U1 hybrid PC.

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In the year of the users Of opera Of mini in the CIS became to 63% more Tweet

Opera Of software published new report about the mobile Internet with the use of statistics Of opera Of mini. In two weeks of April of more than 2,6 million people they loaded Opera Of mini to iPhone. This splash of loads influenced both the rating of the most popular cell phones for using the browser Of opera Of mini and the top -10 of the countries according to the number of users of browser. The USA moved for two positions upward, after displacing Republic of South Africa and Nigeria. Furthermore, iPhone became the third on the popularity device among the users Of opera Of mini in the entire world.

General data of the report:
* In April 2010 in the entire world were counted more than 58,9 million users Of opera Of mini. On the comparison since March 2010 their quantity grew by 6,6%, and in the year - by 152%.
* 58,9 million users Of opera Of mini examined more than 26,3 billion Web pages, what to 1,6% is more than index March 2010 and to 203% - April of last year.
* In the past month the users Of opera Of mini of [sgenerirovali] 398 million mb. of data for the operators throughout the world. This index proved to be to 0,6% more than in March 2010. Opera Of mini makes it possible to compress data to 90%. Thus, the total volume of the information, processed by browser, composes 3,7 [petabayta]. In the year the volume of traffic grew by 164%.
* Into the top -10 of the countries in a quantity of users Of opera Of mini they enter (in descending order): Russia, Indonesia, India, China, the Ukraine, the USA, Republic of South Africa, Nigeria, Vietnam and Great Britain. It seems that in connection with the splash of the loads Of opera Of mini for iPhone in April of the USA they passed in the rating of Republic of South Africa and Nigeria.

Tendencies of the region of the CIS

* They composed the top -11 of the countries according to the number of users of browser (in descending order quantity of users): Russia, the Ukraine, Belarus', Kazakhstan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, [Moldova], Azerbaijan, Tadzhikistan and Turkmenistan.
* From April 2009 to April 2010 a quantity of examined Web pages in the countries of the CIS grew by 84%, the number of users - to 63, and transmitted given - to 97%.
* Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan became leaders on an increase in Mini of Web pages (to 508 484,1% and 663,9% in the year respectively) examined with the aid of Opera. In these two countries most rapidly increased a quantity of unique users - by 194 769,2% and 551,2% in the year respectively. Armenia became leader according to the number of Web pages, examined by mean statistical user - 1085 per month.
* Most attended with the aid of Opera Of mini Web- resources in the CIS (in descending order unique visitors): To [vkontakte], Mail.ru, classmates, [Yandeks] and Google.
* As earlier, the users Of opera Of mini in the CIS prefer the telephones Of nokia, Sony Of erricsson and Samsung.

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“[Bilayn]” includes 3G- acceleration in littoral Tweet

The seaside branch of operator By [vympelKom] reported an increase in the speed of Internet access on networks 3G “[Bilayn]” in the littoral. Now subscribers can use the rapid 3G Internet at the speed to 3,6 Mbit/s. The speed of the mobile 3G- Internet grew because of the modernization of network and increase in the capacity of base stations.

As operator notes, the carried out works will ensure the more high quality of servicing subscribers in the littoral. To use the 3G- Internet at the speed to 3,6 Mbit/s in the network “[Bilayn]” in the littoral can the subscribers of all tariff plans both with the limited volume of traffic and unlimited, with exception “light [bezlimita]” and “Of [bezlimita] 128”. Let us recall that at present the network “[Bilayn]” in the littoral is expanded in Vladivostok, finding, [Ussuriyske], Artem. Building and the optimization of network in the edge continues.

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The seaside branch of operator By [vympelKom] reported an increase in the speed of Internet access on networks 3G “[Bilayn]” in the littoral. Now subs Tweet

The company Of altek announced the mobile device Of altek Of leo. This, perhaps, is not simple telephone with the built-in camera, but camera with the function of telephone, since its permission composes 14 [Mp], is supported the record by HD- video, and also there is 3- multiple optical [zum]. All this supplement the immediately two flashes: xenon and light-emitting diode. According to Altek, this [smartfon], but it thus far did not report, on what operating system it was built, supposedly, this can be Android. From the point of view of form factor - this is monoblock [tachskrinom] and without the apparatus keyboard.


Altek Of leo supports the honeycomb networks of the third generation and high-speed standard HSDPA. In it there is also by wireless an adapter Of wi-Fi. Thus far more than anything it is known about the characteristics of this model, producer promised to in greater detail describe about them to CommunicAsia 2010 in June. At the same time takes place the production of device. It is not thus far clear, how much it will cost, but not difficult to assume that this original solution can prove to be sufficiently to expensive.

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Steve [Ballmer] will not participate in the conference Of apple Tweet

During this week in the network were inflated the rumors about the fact that Director-General Microsoft Steve [Ballmer] signs participation in the conference of developers, by the conducted company Of apple. In this case some sources indicated that it almost will come out with the opening speech. This information was disproved in the official Of twitter of company. According to the published record by Steve [Ballmer] not only not of the signs of participation in the conference Of apple, but yet it will not participate in the program “dances with the stars”, or occupied by riding in [Belmonte]. This information was placed “to information”.

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[Videozvonki] became accessible in the version of fring for Android Tweet

The command of the developers of the mobile VoIP- client of fring declared about the release of the first version of fring for the platform Of android, supporting [videozvonki]. Thus, now the users Of android of [smartfonov] can not only associate with voice, but also see their collocutor. Is traditional for fring, everything free of charge, user pays only traffic or are used free Of wi-Fi of point.

To obtain the new version is possible according to this reference: http://www.fring.com/android. As developers note, program supports the devices from Android, equipped with one or two cameras. So that, possibly, for one camera will have to turn it so that the collocutor would see face of [polzovatelya]. It is worthwhile to also focus attention on the fact that [videozvonki] require productive processor. fring, with the attempt to complete [videozvonok], will verify the possibilities of apparatus and will use video, if device proves to be capable to reproduce it.

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Gigabyte will present plane-table PK from Intel Of core i in Computex Tweet

The exhibition Of computex 2010 will be opened only on the following week, but already it became known to one of the novelties, which will be accurately represented on it. The company Of gigabyte declared about a whole series of the developments, which will be demonstrated on its stand. Among them products on the basis of [vosmiyadernykh] processors from the companies Of intel and AMD, and also new graphic map GV-R587SO-1GD on the basis ATI Of radeon HD 5870. However, to the greatest interest presents Gigabyte Of m1125 - plane-table laptop computer -[transformer] with the sensory 11.6- one inch screen, which is built on the basis of the processors of a series Of intel Of core i.

The official characteristics of laptop computer do not communicate, but supposedly it is built on the basis of the processor Of intel Of core i3 OF ULV. In the photographs is also noticeable the port USB 3.0 and [proprietarnyy] joint for the dock of station, which, in all likelihood, implies the presence of external optical drive. There are standard joints VGA, [audiovkhod] and output and Ethernet. The company Of gigabyte does not report about what type sensory screen is used, sources indicate the resistance display with the support of the introduction of [multitach], analogous to that used in the newest models of the company Of acer.

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Took place the world debut Of apple of iPad Tweet

As it was planned today, on May 28, 2010, began the deliveries of [planshetnika] Of apple of iPad. Officially. This much later than [reliza] in the USA, which was caused by the unexpected stir around this device, which led to the shortage of plane-tables for saturating even the native market for company. As a result arose the intensive deliveries of iPad along “gray” channels, cost in which reached to 60 000 rubles. In some countries in connection with future official sales to turn into the stores the companies Of apple were built from the evening, since, remembering American scarcity, buyers did not believe in the fact that iPad will be sufficient by all. It did not communicate at the present moment, however, of communications about the shortage of plane-tables from Apple.

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Electronic book Of acer Of lumiRead with the 6- one inch screen e-Ink and QWERTY Tweet

The company Of acer announced Acer Of lumiRead - e-reader with the 6- one inch display on the basis of electronic paper and the QWERTY- keyboard. Device is very thin: its thickness does not exceed several millimeters. It is equipped with the wireless modules Of wi-Fi and 3G, and also are supported BY DLNA. The special feature of this electronic book, which distinguishes it from the mass of other similar products on the market, is the presence of scanner ISBN (international synoptic code of the book). [Otskanirovav] it, user then can with the ease find the book in on-line catalogs and the Internet- stores.

The capacity of built-in storage Of acer Of lumiRead is 2 Gb (to 1500 books), is provided also slot for the maps of the memory of the size of microSD. Device supports several sizes of files, including, also, with DRM with protection. The company Of acer already concluded contracts with several catalogs of the electronic books - Barnes & Of nobles in the USA, Libri.de in Germany and Founder in China. Sales Of acer Of lumiRead start in the third quarter of the present year.

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Android of [smartfon] Of samsung of i897 - American version Of samsung Of galaxy S? Tweet

In the network appeared the photographs of [smartfona] Of samsung of i897. This model is intended for the American operator AT&T. Samsung of i897 is based on the operating system Of android 2.1 and is [besklaviaturnyy] monoblock with the sensory screen, which occupies almost entire front panel. According to the characteristics the device is very similar on the flag officer of the Android- rule Of samsung Of galaxy S, which, apparently, will begin to be sold in Europe and Asia already in the following month.


Samsung of i897 as Samsung Of galaxy S, is equipped with the 4-inch sensory screen, made on the technology AMOLED and 5-[Mp] by camera. Also this device, supposedly, is based on processor with a clock frequency of 1 GHz. There is no information as yet on other characteristics, but possibly they are also analogous Samsung Of galaxy S. in appearance, by the way, [smartfon] for the operator AT&T differs somewhat from the European version. It is not thus far clear, when Samsung of i897 is put on the market and how much it will cost.

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Privilege [rouming] for the subscribers THE MATRIX of [mobayl] Tweet

Company “matrix tele-k” declared, what to its subscribers THE MATRIX of [mobayl] was accessible new option - privilege [rouming]. Option “privilege [rouming]”, from the words of company, makes it possible during the trip to accomplish and to assume bells, to send SMS- communications and to use the mobile Internet on favorable terms.

Service is given only to those subscribers, in whom is connected the service “international [rouming]” and the sum of means on the calculation comprises not less than 100 rubles.

Proposal acts during the presence in the following countries: Austria, Bulgaria, Belorussia, Great Britain, Spain, Kirghizia, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Slovenia, Turkey, Finland, France, the Ukraine, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Sweden Estonia.

For the connection of this service it is necessary to ring from cell phone 500 (free bell) and to make a claim. Cost of connection - 100 rub. License fee for the use of option is not collected. Period of the action of option - 7 days.

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the 14- one inch laptop computer MSI EX465MX with the drawing ATI Of radeon HD Tweet

The company Of micro-Star Of international (MSI) announced the new 14- one inch laptop computer MSI EX465MX. It is concluded in the light and thin housing and is characterized by attractive design. The weight of device - only is more than 2 kgf, and this with the 6- element storage battery, which most likely ensures the sufficiently not bad indices of the time of the off-line operation of laptop computer. But to optimize it will help the technology ECO Of engine. The laptop computer MSI EX465MX is based on the chips Of intel Of core of 2 Duo and is equipped with the discrete graphic adapter ATI Of radeon HD 545v with 512 mb. of video memory. In other respects, possibility the models are completely standard.

Characteristics MSI EX465MX:
* Processor: Intel Of core of 2 Duo
* It [chipset]: SiS of 672 DX+SiS968
* Drawing: ATI Of radeon HD 545v
* Display: 14- one inch, 1366x768 of the points
* Working storage: DDRII of 667/800 MHz (2 slots)
* Winchester: 250, 320 or 500 Gb
* Camera: 1,3 [Mp]
* The wireless connection: Wi-Fi of 802.11 b/g/Draft N, Bluetooth 2.1
* [Kardrider]: XD, MS, SD, MMC
* Joints: D -sub, USB of 2.0[kh]3, entrance for the microphone, output to the head sets, RJ-45, Kensington of lock
* [Kardrider] 4- in -1 (XD, MS, SD, MMC)
* Storage battery: 6- element
* Sizes: 344,4x221x13,5-28 mm
* Weight: 2,1 kgf

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Mobile television from MTS started in Moscow, Saint Petersburg and six additional subjects RF Tweet

The operator of mobile connection declared about the starting in the test operation of two zones of the broadcasting of mobile television in standard 3G - in Moscow and in all regions of North Western federal region.

To users is accessible the Internet- broadcasting of more than 100 channels, on which are represented the programs of 17 countries in 26 languages. Among them in the Russian language translation achieve, for example, the [RTR]- planet, Russia 24, [RBK], first play, first channel of business, A -One, CCTV, “the smile of child”; among the popular foreign channels are represented Comedy Of time, NRJ Of dance, Bloomberg, N -Tv, France 24, Deutsche Of welle, e-Music TV, MCM Of top.

Operator notes that the convenient interface, specially developed taking into account of needs and demands of subscribers, distinguishes this service. Thus, for the search for necessary television channel is provided special menu with the logotypes. Innovation function “for picture-in- picture” makes possible to examine immediately two channels simultaneously. Also with the survey of television channel it is possible to derive the program of telecasts by several next days on the screen, which makes it possible easily to be oriented in the grid of the broadcasting of the dear channels. In order not to pass the dear transfer or interesting translation, it is possible to carry them into its calendar.

Pay for the survey of mobile television during the work of test zones, including for the traffic be collected will not be. After the approval of the service of mobile television in size 3G in the test zones MTS it expects to neglect service “mobile television” in the commercial operation in the territory entire RF during the third quarter of 2010.

Mobile TV from MTS is accessible on [smartfonakh] with the systems Windows Of mobile, Symbian, Android, BlackBerry and iPhone, for which special version for the survey OF TV from MTS is developed.

Subscriber MTS will be able to look mobile television, [skachav] free the program- client “of MTS TV” from the site MTS. The connections of additional services for the survey of TV- programs is not required.

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[Tachfon] with two SIM by the maps Of samsung GT-B7722/B7702 Tweet

The organization Of bluetooth SIG certified the cell phone Of samsung GT-B7722. Furthermore, this device already can be found in the European Internet- stores (although, it yet is not sold). But in China apparatus is called Samsung GT-B7702. This model with the support immediately of two SIM- maps, and, for the first time for Samsung this telephone supports the honeycomb connection of the third generation. Samsung GT-B7722 works in the networks GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSDPA, in China - TD-SCDMA. As it is indicated on the site Of bluetooth SIG, it will be sold in Africa, Asia and Europe.

Samsung GT-B7722 is equipped with 3,2- one inch sensory display with the nonstandard permission of 240x432 of point, 5-[Mp] by camera, Fm- radio and slot for the maps of the memory of the size of microSD. Also it has support to the wireless connection Of wi-Fi and Bluetooth of 2.0+EDR, GPS- receiver and integration with the social networks. Telephone, in all likelihood, will leave into sale in June. Its tentative cost compose about $400.

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Microsoft: 30 Million Windows Phone 7 devices will be sold by the end of 2011 Tweet

During yesterday’s ReMIX Microsoft showed an interesting slide that didn’t go unoticed by me ( you can see it above). According to IDC predictions 30Million Windows Phone 7 devices will be sold by the end of 2011 with 1.6 million of them only in France ( in 2008 only 18M WM licenses were sold and even less in 2009). This seems a lot especially for a new platform but the company is expecting that 40% of the handsets sold in 2011 will be smartphones (compared to only 14% in 2010) and hopes to grab a piece of the pie and generate money through the licensing fee and services integrated in WP7 (Zune music and movie downloads and 30% cut in the Marketplace). Just for comparison’s sake, Apple has sold 51,234,000 iPhones to date (and they are probably going to continue to sell a whole lot..).

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Nokia C6 preview by Test-Mobile.fr Tweet

Nokia C6 preview by Test-Mobile.fr

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Nokia top model N900 sales below 100,000: Gartner Tweet

LONDON – Nokia sold less than 100,000 top-of-the-range N900 smartphones in its first five months on the market, researcher Gartner said, indicating it has yet to mount a serious challenge to the iPhone and Blackberry.

The chunky computer-like handset -- with slide-out keyboard and a touch screen -- has found support among hard-core technology specialists but failed to attract a wider audience.

A spokesman for Nokia, the world's top cellphone maker, declined to comment on the sales number, saying the company was pleased with sales, but an executive was more bullish.

"Sales have substantially exceeded expectations," Alberto Torres, head of Nokia's solutions business, told the Open Mobile Summit trade conference in London this week.

Nokia has been unable to mount a serious challenge to Apple three years after the iPhone's launch. Its last hit smartphone model, the N95, was unveiled in 2006.

The sales of less than 100,000 N900s compares with sales of 8.75 million iPhones in January-March alone.

The N900, which went on sale last November, is Nokia's first phone running the Linux Maemo operating system, which analysts see as a key for Nokia to regain ground in the coming years.

In February this year Nokia unveiled a plan to merge Maemo with Intel's Moblin operating system.

Nokia sold 50,000 N900s in the last quarter of 2009, and quarterly sales fell in January-March, Gartner statistics showed. Gartner does not track phone sales per model, but as the N900 is the only phone using Maemo, the statistics for operating systems show sales for the model.

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WORLD RECORD SPEED TEST Tweet

This is a world record speed test. So there you have it. Download Opera from http://www.opera.com/

Get more news about Odd & Even on their My Opera blog: http://my.opera.com/odd-even/blog

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Nokia Messaging Beta for Instant Messaging (Nokia Beta Labs) Tweet

Introducing a new beta designed for touch-based devices like the Nokia N97 and Nokia N97 mini! With a full redesign focused on an efficient user experience, you should be able to accomplish key actions with one touch (or just a few).

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GPS is getting an $8-billion upgrade Tweet

Improvements, including the replacement of satellites, aim to make the system more reliable, more widespread and much more accurate.

Without it, ATMs would stop spitting out cash, Wall Street could blunder billions of dollars in stock trades and clueless drivers would get lost.

It's GPS, and it's everywhere.

Although most people may associate the Global Positioning System with the navigation devices that are becoming standard equipment on new cars, GPS has become a nerve center for the 21st century rivaling the Internet — enabling cargo companies to track shipments, guiding firefighters to hot spots and even helping people find lost dogs.

"It's a ubiquitous utility that everybody takes for granted now," said Bradford W. Parkinson.

He should know. Three decades ago, as a baby-faced Air Force colonel just out of the Vietnam War, Parkinson led the Pentagon team that developed GPS at a military base in El Segundo.

Now, scientists and engineers — including those at a sprawling satellite-making factory in El Segundo — are developing an $8-billion GPS upgrade that will make the system more reliable, more widespread and much more accurate.

The new system is designed to pinpoint someone's location within an arm's length, compared with a margin of error of 20 feet or more today. With that kind of precision, a GPS-enabled mobile phone could guide you right to the front steps of Starbucks, rather than somewhere on the block.

"This new system has the potential to deliver capabilities we haven't seen yet," said Marco Caceres, senior space analyst for aerospace research firm Teal Group. "Because GPS touches so many industries, it's hard to imagine what industry wouldn't be affected."

The 24 satellites that make up the GPS constellation — many of them built at the former Rockwell plant in Seal Beach — will be replaced one by one. The first replacement was scheduled to be launched from Cape Canaveral this weekend. The overhaul will take a decade and is being overseen by engineers at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, where Parkinson and his team developed the current system.

"We know that the world relies on GPS," said Col. David B. Goldstein, the chief engineer for the upgrade.

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Best-Selling Author, Business Strategist Keith McFarland to Deliver Keynote Address at IT Nation 2010 Tweet

Technology Consultant, Former Inc. 500 CEO to Speak at Leading Conference for VARs, MSPs, IT service companies.

TAMPA, Fla. -- ConnectWise, the leading business operating system designed exclusively for IT service providers, announced that Keith R. McFarland, author of the No. 1 The Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestseller – The Breakthrough Company: How Everyday Companies Become Extraordinary Performers, and Bounce: The Art of Turning Tough Times into Triumph, will be a keynote speaker at the highly anticipated IT Nation 2010, the 6th annual ConnectWise Partner Summit being held at the Hilton Bonnet Creek hotel in Orlando, Fla. November 4-6.

Founder of McFarland Strategy Partners, which provides advisory services to companies such as House of Blues, The Los Alamos National Laboratory, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Motorola, Vans and multiple middle market growth firms, McFarland has provided management insight to organizations for more than 20 years. He is a former Inc. 500 CEO having headed up two technology firms, was one of the youngest business school deans in the nation at 26 and currently writes a monthly online column for BusinessWeek. He will address ConnectWise partners at this year's summit to provide insight, offer inspiration and foster an entrepreneurial spirit among attendees.

McFarland joins an impressive list of keynote speakers who have wowed crowds at previous ConnectWise Partner Summits, including Michael Gerber (2006), Steve Wozniak (2007), Nicholas Carr (2008), Harry Beckwith (2008), Chris Anderson (2009), Tom Davenport (2009) and Verne Harnish (2009).

"We are very pleased to have someone of Keith's background, experience and expertise standing before our partners and presenting his findings about how companies can go from good to great," said ConnectWise CEO Arnie Bellini. "His background as a technology CEO and his own success in growing companies serves as an example to all of us in the ConnectWise partner community as something to strive for in our own businesses. IT Nation continues to be a can't-miss attraction and Keith's keynote address is among this year's highlights."

Now in its sixth year, ConnectWise's IT Nation Partner Summit is a one-of-a-kind industry event drawing more than 1000 ConnectWise partners and members of the channel community. The ConnectWise Partner Summit offers main stage presentations from industry luminaries, breakout sessions, on-site parties, networking events and a Solutions Pavilion. Registration for the event opens soon. For more information, visit http://www.connectwisepartnersummit.com

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Designed exclusively for the IT Channel, ConnectWise is the leading business operating system for IT service providers, MSPs, technology consultants, integrators, and developers. Today more than 40,000 IT professionals rely on ConnectWise to achieve greater accountability, operational efficiency and profitability. ConnectWise fully integrates CRM, sales, help desk tickets, projects, managed services, SLAs, dispatching, time and expenses to streamline IT companies. Over the last 28 years, ConnectWise has become a standard in the IT industry with over 300 API integration partners. For more information please visit www.ConnectWise.com or call 800-671-6898.

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SIRIUS XM Radio Android App Now Available Tweet

Free SIRIUS XM App delivers exclusive sports, talk, entertainment, comedy and commercial-free music to Android-powered smartphones.

Users of the SIRIUS XM App will receive a 7-day free trial of the SIRIUS XM Premium Online service.

NEW YORK -- SIRIUS XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) announced that a free Android application is now available, giving users of supported Android-powered smartphones access to over 120 channels of exclusive sports, talk, entertainment, news, comedy and commercial-free music over cellular and WiFi networks.

The SIRIUS XM App for Android-powered smartphones allows users to:

* Listen to over 120 channels of SIRIUS XM Premium Online programming on the go, even while surfing the web or checking email.


* Bookmark SIRIUS XM Premium Online channels for fast, easy access through a "Favorites" function.


* View the current channel plus what is playing on all other channels via the "Lookaround" function.


The SIRIUS XM App is available by visiting www.siriusxm.com/android. The SIRIUS XM App is compatible with a variety of Android-powered smartphones, including DROID by Motorola, DROID INCREDIBLE by HTC, DROID ERIS by HTC, HTC Hero, T-Mobile G1, Motorola CLIQ, and Google Nexus One models. After downloading the free App, users can register for a 7-day free trial to SIRIUS XM Premium Online on their compatible smartphones.

There is no additional charge for listening to SIRIUS XM's Premium Online programming on an Android-powered smartphone once a user becomes a SIRIUS XM Premium Online subscriber or subscribes to the Company's Premium Online service in conjunction with their satellite radio subscription.

For more information on SIRIUS XM, please visit www.siriusxm.com.

About SIRIUS XM Radio

SIRIUS XM Radio is America's satellite radio company delivering to subscribers commercial-free music channels, premier sports, news, talk, entertainment, and traffic and weather.

SIRIUS XM Radio has content relationships with an array of personalities and artists, including Howard Stern, Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, Rosie O'Donnell, Jamie Foxx, Barbara Walters, Opie & Anthony, Bubba the Love Sponge®, Bob Edwards, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Jimmy Buffett, The Grateful Dead, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and Tom Petty. SIRIUS XM Radio is the leader in sports programming as the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, Major League Baseball®, NASCAR®, NBA, NHL®, and PGA TOUR® and major college sports.

SIRIUS XM Radio has arrangements with every major automaker. SIRIUS XM Radio products are available at shop.sirius.com and shop.xmradio.com, and at retail locations nationwide, including Best Buy, RadioShack, Wal-Mart and independent retailers.

SIRIUS XM Radio also offers SIRIUS Backseat TV, the first ever live in-vehicle rear seat entertainment featuring Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network; XM NavTraffic® service for GPS navigation systems delivers real-time traffic information, including accidents and road construction, for more than 80 North American markets.

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Verizon Wireless and LG Mobile Phones Turn the World Into Your Corner Office Tweet

New LG Fathom Smartphone Gives Customers Global Capabilities.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Verizon Wireless and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones), announced the LG Fathom™ will be available online and in Communications Stores beginning June 3. The ultimate on-the-go office, the LG Fathom redefines productivity with Windows Phone power, stylish design and smart global capabilities for making voice calls in more than 220 countries and accessing data in 200 countries, 110 with 3G speeds.

Key features:

* Sleek slate blue case takes customers from Monday meetings to Friday outings
* Large 3.2" touch screen with Improved Touch Experience and vibration for tactile feedback
* 1 GHz processor
* Full slide-out QWERTY keyboard with simultaneous touch screen capabilities
* microSD™ slot for up to 16 GB of memory
* Wi-Fi® enabled (802.11 b/g/n)
* Bluetooth® 2.1 capabilities with support for the following profiles: headset, hands-free, dial-up networking, stereo, phone book access, basic printing, basic imaging, object push for vCard and vCalendar, file transfer, and serial port
* Built-in MP3 and WMA music player with music library, repeat and shuffle features, as well as stereo sound via headset or Bluetooth
* Windows® Media Player 10 Mobile and video player for WMV, MP4, and 3GP formats
* USB mass storage for file transfer between microSD card and PC
* One-touch speaker phone and speaker-independent voice commands
* Text to speech and voice-activated dialing for up to 4,000 entries


Additional lifestyle features:

* Dedicated task manager key for quick access to mobile Task Manager
* Windows Mobile Device Center and ActiveSync allows users to synchronize Outlook®, Office® and contents from Microsoft Exchange Server® to keep personal information organized and updated
* View and edit with Excel® Mobile, OneNote® Mobile and Word® Mobile or view important presentations with PowerPoint® Mobile
* Scroll, zoom and view rich PDF content with Adobe® Reader LE
* Global roaming frequency automatically switches from CDMA/EVDO to GSM/UMTS depending on geographic location
* VZ Navigator® capabilities – Receive audible turn-by-turn directions to millions of points of interest and share the directions with others
* VZ Navigator Global capabilities – Get turn-by-turn directions and maps in English while navigating through more than 20 destinations such as Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. This easy-to-use application also marks distances in miles or kilometers and finds restaurants, gas stations, banks/ATMs and other popular spots using the Local Search feature
* Wireless manager enables and disables wireless connectivity for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and cellular network
* Luminous sensor designed to adjust LCD backlight brightness depending on light conditions
* Proximity sensor instantly locks touch screen buttons while talking on the phone
* Text and send clear images and fun animations through Flash User interface support
* International charger plus up to four different adapter clips for multi-country use
* 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera and camcorder that includes:
o Five different camera resolutions and three different video resolutions
o Macro Mode for detailed, up close pictures
o Panorama for three guided, sequential shots
o Continuous shot for up to six consecutive photos
o Scene mode for auto, portrait, landscape, sports and night settings
o Image editor with zoom, rotate, resize, crop, added frames and stamps
o Customizable brightness, white balance, shutter sounds and color effects and a self-timer
o Choose between mute and unmute to record video with or without sound
o Optimize video quality with normal, fine or super camcorder settings
o Video recording time up to one minute for sending or up to one hour for saving


Pricing and availability:

* The LG Fathom will be available in business sales channels beginning May 27 and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores nationwide and online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning June 3 for $149.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
* LG Fathom customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan and an Email and Web for Smartphone plan. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access. Email and Web for Smartphone plans start at $29.99 for unlimited monthly access.
* Business customers interested in the LG Fathom can contact their Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representative at 1-800-VZW-4BIZ.
* For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.


About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving nearly 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 81,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, Nasdaq: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About LG Electronics, Inc.

LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 84,000 people working in 115 operations including 84 subsidiaries around the world. With 2009 global sales of USD43.4 billion, LG is comprised of five business units – Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. LG is the world's leading producer of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula One™. As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit www.lgusa.com.

About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company

The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communications and information company. With its cutting-edge technology and innovative design capabilities, LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world. LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products, while continuing its leadership role in mobile communication with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit www.lgmobilephones.com.

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2010 NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge(R) Winners Announced for South America Tweet

UYMobile wins the Grand Prize valued at over $735,000 US for their location-based advertising application, TouristicPoint.

SAO PAULO -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world, announced last night that UYMobile is the Grand Prize winner of the South America edition of the 2010 NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge competition. UYMobile will receive over $735,000 (US) in cash, data and tool licenses, and services, representing a sizeable share of the total global prize pool for the Global LBS Challenge, which is valued at a total over $10 million.

UYMobile (www.uymobile.com) won the competition with their location-aware mobile application, TouristicPoint, an application for locating tourist spots that offers non-intrusive advertisements based on the user's location. Users can find nearby services, see detailed information and photos, and receive routing information.

Two Runners-Up were also selected by the judging panel:

* First Runner-Up: NeuroX Solutions (www.neuroxsolutions.com), I Love Recycle allows people within communities, cities or countries to more effectively recycle materials by locating recycling stations, classified according to type, on a map.
* Second Runner-Up: EBECOM (www.ebecom.com.br), Healthroute is an interactive mobile application that highlights areas at risk of the mosquito that transmit dengue.


The applications were evaluated by a prominent panel of seven judges consisting of executives from leading wireless, technology and venture capital companies, including, deCarta, HTC, Microsoft Bing Maps, Research In Motion (RIM), MundoGeo, Samsung and Vivo.

"The South America region is poised to make great strides in mobile technology adoption and in particular mobile location-enabled solutions," said Dave Dale, vice president, Americas sales, NAVTEQ. "We are delighted to hold our first NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge competition dedicated to the South America region, and are committed to helping developers capitalize on these opportunities by providing high quality products and superior technical support."

In addition to the overall winners, a special recognition award for Best Use of User-Generated Content was presented to EBECOM for their application Healthroute.

With increasing consumer interest in navigation and LBS, more affordable devices being found in the marketplace, and expanded map overage of the region, LBS adoption is well-positioned for the South America region. NAVTEQ provides maps in the following South American countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, French Guiana(1), Peru and Venezuela and is committed to expanding its coverage and content offering throughout the regions.

Visit www.LBSChallenge.com for information on the other four regions in this year's competition: Europe-Middle East-Africa (EMEA), North America, India and Asia-Pacific (APAC).

About the NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge®

First launched in 2003, the NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge is a worldwide competition conducted by NAVTEQ Network for Developers™ (NN4D), daring application developers around the world to build innovative location-based services (LBS) using dynamic positioning technology and NAVTEQ® maps. Integrating the accuracy and richness of NAVTEQ digital map data and LBS content facilitates the timely evolution of the next wave of location-aware applications. The Global LBS Challenge has become the premier event in the LBS industry for shining the spotlight on global LBS innovation and opportunity. Over 32% of the finalists from the past six years have gone on to receive venture capital funding or launch commercially-distributed applications. For more information on this year's competition, go to www.LBSChallenge.com.

About NAVTEQ Network for Developers™

NAVTEQ Network for Developers (NN4D) is a dynamic web portal and global community that provides developers and business partners with the technical and business support needed to build, showcase and launch the most innovative location-enabled solutions. NN4D includes resources such as mapping APIs, LBS content, point of interest data and routing information as well as geospatial platforms and tools from NAVTEQ and its partners. Members can rely on NN4D when creating GPS-based applications for the web, mobile phones, GIS and portable navigation devices that employ traffic, navigation, location content and location-based advertising for enterprise and consumer use. Connect with the people, tools and resources you need to build and market your location-enabled products by joining today at www.NN4D.com/joindevelopers.

About NAVTEQ

NAVTEQ is the leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data (digital location content) enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world. NAVTEQ supplies comprehensive digital location content to power automotive navigation systems, portable and wireless devices, Internet-based mapping applications and government and business solutions. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has approximately 4700 employees located in 204 offices in 46 countries.

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VIZIO Accelerates Performance Products and Technologies in Q1 2010 Tweet

- VIZIO TruLED and Razor LEDs are up 85% over Q4 2009 as they offered the #1 Best Selling LED LCD HDTV model in the U.S.

- VIZIO 50"+ size televisions sales are up 225% over 2009

- VIZIO high performance 1080p HDTV sales now represent 58% of the brands sales - up from 42% in Q1 2009

- VIZIO premium XVT line up with 120/240Hz SPS technology HDTVs show a 250% increase from sales rates in Q4 2009

- VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Connected HDTV Platform proves popular with early adopters with an impressive 70%+ connect rate

- VIZIO outpaces the industry with an average selling price growth of 27% for the quarter

- VIZIO places 2 TVs in Top 3 Best Sellers and the #1 leading LED LCD HDTV

IRVINE, Calif. -- VIZIO, America's LCD HDTV Company, headquartered in Irvine, California announced today that many of its newest high performance products and technologies found greater success in Q1 2010, reflected in significant average selling price improvements. Notable among these are the growth in LED and large screen (50"+) HDTVs that resulted in an average selling price that grew 27% for the quarter. VIZIO, which sold 1.066 million LCD HDTVs in the U.S. for the quarter, attributes much of its success to a 225% increase YoY in 50"+ size HDTVs, Full HD 1080p sales that represented over half of all TV sales, and a fast refresh rate 120+Hz SPS XVT Series that saw a 250% increase over Q4 2009.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100528/LA12477)

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"Coming off a spectacular 2009, we see continued improvement and acceleration in our premium TV products. Americans continue to have a strong appetite for high performance TV products and are looking more and more to VIZIO for these latest technologies," stated Laynie Newsome, VIZIO Co-Founder and Chief Sales Officer. "We continue to remain focused on exceeding our customers' expectations with exciting and innovative new products like VIZIO Internet Apps, Connected Blu-ray DVD Players, AV optimized wireless Internet routers and other Internet apps enabled entertainment systems. We are expanding our high definition home theater sound collection, while launching 3D enabled LCD HDTVs, High Definition Personal Home Theater headphones, and razor thin LED LCD portable HDTVs."

iSuppli U.S. TV Market Tracker – Preliminary Results



2010 Rank*


Brand


Unit Shipments (000s)



1


Samsung


1,149


17.6%


2


VIZIO


1,066


16.3%


3


Sony


722


11.1%


4


Sanyo


513


7.9%


5


LG Electronics


500


7.7%


6


Toshiba


449


6.9%




Others


2,126


32.6%




Total


6,526


100.0%






*Source – iSuppli Corporation Q1 2010 U.S. TV Market Tracker Preliminary Results, thousands of units.

"An increasing portion of televisions sold in the United States in 2010 are higher end models with larger screen sizes and new features like LED backlighting and 120Hz and 240Hz refresh rates," said Riddhi Patel, principal analyst, television systems, for the market research firm, iSuppli Corp., El Segundo, Calif. "Companies that can manage to stay on top of these trends will lead the market this year."

According to Quixel Research, VIZIO's strength in the quarter was driven in part by two of the top three best selling TVs in the U.S. - the VO320E (32") and VA26L (26"), but also had the #1 Best Selling LED LCD model – the VM230 as well.

LCD TV Top Best Sellers by Units Q1 2010**



Manufacturer


Product


Size


Resolution


Technology


List Price


VIZIO


VO320E


32


HD 720


LCDTV


$499.00


Philips


42PFL3704D/F7


32


HD 720


LCDTV


$699.99


VIZIO


VA26LHDTV


26


HD 720


LCDTV


$499.00






**Source – Quixel Research

"VIZIO's showing this quarter was very strong with Best Selling models at 32", and 26" - covering the key sellers," stated Tamaryn Pratt, Quixel Research. "They did this at the same time while having a strong showing in value ranking among LED models with the #1 Best Selling LED TV in the U.S."

DisplaySearch recently released their North America shipment results showing VIZIO's continuing growth in large size (40"+) HDTVs and advanced technologies spurred in part by the success of the 55" and 47" TruLED Internet App HDTVs introduced this fall. VIZIO gains in these larger sizes and premium products garnered the brand an accelerated 27% increase in average selling price of $588 for Q1 2010 over Q4 2009's $463 – this in a quarter that had the industry finding only a 6% ASP increase according to DisplaySearch.

"VIZIO continues to see strong growth in large screen sizes, with the 40"+ segment rising from 21% of shipments in Q4'09 to 32% of shipments in Q1'10. VIZIO also had the strongest improvement in average selling price among the top North America LCD TV brands from Q4'09 to Q1'10, rising more than 27%. This is a direct reflection of improved mix of advanced technologies like LED and the increase in the 40"+ screen size mix. In fact, more than 3/4ths of VIZIO's 40"+ LCD TVs are 120Hz or higher in frame rate, which is the highest among the top LCD TV brands."

About VIZIO

VIZIO, Inc., "Where Vision Meets Value," headquartered in Irvine, California, is America's HDTV and Consumer Electronics Company. In 2007, VIZIO skyrocketed to the top by becoming the #1 selling brand of flat panel HDTVs in North America and became the first American brand in over a decade to lead in U.S. TV sales. Since 2007 VIZIO HDTV shipments remain in the TOP ranks in the U.S. and were again #1 in Q1, 2009 with over 20% market share. VIZIO is committed to bringing feature-rich consumer electronics to market at a value through practical innovation. VIZIO offers a broad range of award winning consumer electronics. VIZIO's products are found at Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Sears, Walmart, Target, BJ's Wholesale, and other retailers nationwide along with authorized online partners. VIZIO has won numerous awards including a #1 ranking in the Inc. 500 for Top Companies in Computers and Electronics, Fast Company's 6th Most Innovative CE Company of 2009, and made the lists of Ad Age's Hottest Brands, Good Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, CNET's Top 10 Holiday Gifts and PC World's Best Buy among others.

For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit on the web at www.VIZIO.com.

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2010 is the Year of the Smartphone According to Mobiles.co.uk Tweet

YORK, England -- 2010 is proving to be the year to usher in the smartphone as the leading device within the mobile phone industry. Allowing users to not only call and text but enjoy entertainment on the go, run multiple applications at a time, customise their phone according to their own interests, and download 3rd party applications from dedicated platforms, the smartphone also offers advanced PC like capabilities such as editing office documents, and run on productivity based operating systems such as Windows Mobile or Google Android (http://www.mobiles.co.uk/android-mobile-phones.html).

This year, market research companies have conducted polls confirming that the smartphone market is leading the way with dozens of new models being released every month from Android devices like the HTC Desire ( http://www.mobiles.co.uk/htc-desire.html) and Sony Ericsson Experia X10 (http://www.mobiles.co.uk/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10.html) to messaging based Blackberrys including the Curve 8520 ( http://www.mobiles.co.uk/blackberry-8520-curve.html) 9700 Bold 2 (http://www.mobiles.co.uk/blackberry-9700-bold-2.html).

Smartphones are also becoming cheaper as they become more popular with tariffs ranging from as little as GBP15 per month on leading networks such as Orange and Vodafone. The upcoming HTC Wildfire, budget equivalent to the Desire still operating on the HTS Sense software, is one such example proving that manufacturers are noticing the trend and shaping their releases accordingly, appealing to to the masses with low end alternatives.

The biggest contributor to the increasing Smartphone range however remains Apple Inc and their award winning iPhone. The 3G and faster 3GS was the first foray into mobile phones for the American based technologies company and their huge Apple Apps Store and user friendly operating system ensured the iPhone was the must have phone of the past two years.

With the announcement of their next model expected in June, Apple will hope to continue their dominance of the smartphone market, with HD video recording and a higher megapixel camera expected to be the most noticeable updates.

This article was written by Mobiles.co.uk (http://www.mobiles.co.uk). Visit Mobiles.co.uk for the latest smartphones ( http://www.mobiles.co.uk/smartphones.html) and the best mobile phone deals (http://www.mobiles.co.uk/best-deals.html). For more information, call the sales team on +44(0)1923-803333.

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The Korea Society to Honor General Colin L. Powell and General Paik Sun Yup Tweet

NEW YORK -- The Korea Society will honor General Colin L. Powell, former Secretary of State, and General Paik Sun Yup, who commanded ground forces during the Korean War, at the Society's Annual Dinner at New York City's Plaza Hotel on June 2. Generals Powell and Paik will receive the Society's Van Fleet Award in honor of all Korean War veterans. The annual award recognizes outstanding contributions to the promotion of U.S.-Korea relations. Colin Powell served the U.S. military for 34 years, including in Korea, before his appointment as 65th Secretary of State. Paik Sun Yup is Korea's most decorated officer and author of From Pusan to Panmunjom: Wartime Memoirs of the Republic of Korea's First Four-Star General. United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, and representatives from lead corporate sponsors Samsung and Boeing will attend this special evening of remembrance.

"The War was a devastating event for the Korean Peninsula, and the cause of incalculable human suffering, but it was also the dawn of the strong strategic alliance and close partnership between the United States and the Republic of Korea," says Ambassador Thomas Hubbard, chairman of The Korea Society. "The sacrifice made by so many American, Korean, and Allied troops during the Korean War laid the basis for the transformation of a war-ravaged South Korea to the economic and cultural dynamo of today."

Limited press passes are available upon request. The Korea Society is dedicated to the promotion of greater awareness, understanding and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea. Please visit www.koreasociety.org for more information about The Korea Society's many programs.

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Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Network Coverage In Wayne County, New York Tweet

• Improves coverage and capacity in Savannah
• Provides access to 3G wireless broadband service
• Meet one of Upstate New York’s local Test Men, Jack Brandes

ROCHESTER, NY — Verizon Wireless is investing in Wayne County and expanding its local coverage with a new cell site in Savannah. The new site improves coverage and capacity along Route 89 between Cotton Road and Severance Road, in the town of Savannah, and west on Route 31 to Hadden Road.

This network expansion is part of the company’s aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless’ voice and data services. The company has invested more than $59 billion nationwide since it was formed – $5.7 billion on average every year – and invested more than $100 million in Upstate New York in 2009.

“We’ve always believed even the most advanced device is only as good as the network it runs on. We continue to aggressively invest in our Upstate New York network to increase coverage and capacity for our customers, add new services, and maintain our 3G network leadership,” said Gene Fassett, executive director of Network for Verizon Wireless’ Upstate New York Region.

Verizon Wireless recently earned recognition from J.D. Power and Associates for “Highest Call Quality Performance among Wireless Cell Phone Users in the Northeast.”

Services include wireless data services such as picture messaging, text messaging, V CAST and V CAST Music with Rhapsody, and Mobile Broadband, the company’s high-speed wireless broadband network geared toward mobile professionals and business customers. It provides average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second, and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps.

Strong demand for Verizon Wireless’ services continued during the first quarter of 2010 as the company added 1.5 million net new customers.

The company’s “nation’s most reliable wireless network” reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and women throughout the country. These engineers drive 100 specially equipped vehicles more than 1 million miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets. Test vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than 3.5 million voice call attempts and more than 19 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless’ network and the networks of other carriers.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

EDITOR’S NOTE:
Check out our new video of Western New York Test Man, Jack Brandes. If you are interested in setting up an interview or ride-along test drive with Jack, please contact John O’Malley at 585-321-7264.

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Grab Mobile Internet Opportunities in China Tweet

BEIJING -- Today (May 28th), the Mobile Internet Great Wall Club, a CEO member-based industry trade organization, made an announcement that the Global Mobile Internet Conference 2010 has begun. The Global Mobile Internet Conference (GMIC) is designed for executives to capitalize on the growing opportunities in the mobile internet industry, especially in China. The Mobile Internet Great Wall Club talked to stakeholders across the wireless telecommunications industry and two things seem to be on everyone's lips: mobile broadband and smartphones. The club has seen how mobile phone usage is going beyond voice and text, and its transformation into a tool for subscribers to stay constantly connected. GMIC is the place for attendees to get a better understanding of this rising industry.

GMIC is organized by Great Wall Club, a club of 100+ CEOs from the industry representing tens of billions in revenues. GMIC is the only event where attendees can meet all these CEOs in one place.

It's a once-in-a-year opportunity to meet senior decision-makers in person and build partnerships. The 70+ speakers of GMIC are from 20+ countries and are executives at companies like Tencent, Alibaba, Paypal, Nokia, Admob, Shanda, SK Telecom, Gree and Docomo.

There are several highlights for this event:

-- An international speaker line-up with country-focused panels for China,
Japan, Korea, Europe and the USA - examining global understanding with
local application; Speakers include China Mobile Research Institute GM
Bill Huang, Tencent (QQ) Wireless EVP LIU Chengmin, Alibaba/Taobao
Wireless GM Alex Qiu, Renren.com Senior VP Derek Shen, Motorola VP SHEN
Bin, Nokia China VP Phil Kemp, SoftBank Mobile EVP Tetsuzo (Ted)
Matsumoto, i-mode inventor Takeshi Natsuno, Gree CFO & Senior VP Naoki
Aoyagi, Opera CSO Rolf Assev, Orange China CEO Haila Wang, TechCrunch's
Serkan Toto, Founders Fund's Dave McClure, SK Rob Trice of Telecom
Ventures, PayPal APAC Rahul Shinghal, and Affle CEO Anuj Khanna.
-- Get a total 360 degree perspective from all the stakeholders within the
mobile internet ecosystem including internet giants, handset
manufacturers, content developers and mobile operators. The hundreds of
participants are primarily executives, investors and entrepreneurs from
around the world.
-- Be at the forefront of innovation - a one-stop shop to see the latest
developments in mobile internet technology, mobile gaming, handsets,
mobile commerce and more; The agenda includes eight keynotes and 12
discussions on successful strategies in the global mobile internet
market with specific attention to China, the USA, Japan and Korea. The
Innovation Show (startup competition) will feature 20 young, innovative
companies from nine countries. Media from the Wall Street Journal,
Associated Press, CCTV, Sina, Netease, CNET, CNN, China Daily,
TechCrunch and hundreds of blogs and other sources are confirmed to
attend.

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Loma Rica, California, Customers Receive More 3G Coverage With New Verizon Wireless Cell Site Tweet

Investment increases consumer value as demand grows for calls, e-mail, text, Web, video and music.

WALNUT CREEK, CA — Loma Rica residents, businesses and visitors are enjoying improved service thanks to a new Verizon Wireless cell site. The site expands wireless voice and 3G data coverage in the town of Loma Rica north to La Porte Street and Fawn Court, south to Spring Valley Road, east to Iowa City Road and Loma Rica Road and west to Nunneley Road.

The increase in coverage and capacity means the network can carry more calls, e-mails, text and picture messages in more places, and offer greater wireless access to the Web.

The company’s ongoing network investment in California now totals nearly $5.7 billion. Nationally, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $59 billion since it was formed – $5.7 billion on average every year – to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. The result is the nation’s largest, most reliable 3G network that powers services such as Mobile Broadband and Mobile Email.

Businesses of any size can tap into the power of Mobile Broadband. The service allows users to connect to the Internet wirelessly while on the go to download music over-the-air, and access e-mail or corporate data.

Small business owners interested in Mobile Broadband, and other wireless solutions, can visit http://smallbusiness.vzw.com where they will find:

* An online forum to share experiences and connect with other business owners
* Access to Small Business Specialists in each Verizon Wireless store
* Discounts and promotions to help businesses stretch their budgets
* Summaries of mobile solutions like e-mail, wireless Internet and Push to Talk service
* 24/7 tech support

Verizon Wireless tests its network and those of its competitors. The company determines if voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected.

Nationally, Verizon Wireless’ real-life test men and women drive 100 specially equipped vehicles almost 1,000,000 miles annually. They drive on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and streets in high-population areas, based upon U.S. Census counts. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than 3.5 million voice call attempts and more than 19 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless’ network and the networks of other carriers.

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Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Network Coverage In Wyoming County, New York Tweet

•Improves coverage and capacity in Arcade
•Provides access to 3G wireless broadband service
•Meet one of Upstate New York’s local Test Men, Jack Brandes

BUFFALO, NY — Verizon Wireless is investing in Wyoming County and expanding its local coverage with a new cell site in Arcade. The new site improves coverage and capacity along Route 78 from Minkel Road to Pit Road, and in the Village of Java.

This network expansion is part of the company’s aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless’ voice and data services. The company has invested more than $59 billion nationwide since it was formed – $5.7 billion on average every year – and invested more than $100 million in Upstate New York in 2009.

“We’ve always believed even the most advanced device is only as good as the network it runs on. We continue to aggressively invest in our Upstate New York network to increase coverage and capacity for our customers, add new services, and maintain our 3G network leadership,” said Gene Fassett, executive director of Network for Verizon Wireless’ Upstate New York Region.

Verizon Wireless recently earned recognition from J.D. Power and Associates for “Highest Call Quality Performance among Wireless Cell Phone Users in the Northeast.”

Services include wireless data services such as picture messaging, text messaging, V CAST and V CAST Music with Rhapsody, and Mobile Broadband, the company’s high-speed wireless broadband network geared toward mobile professionals and business customers. It provides average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second, and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps.

Strong demand for Verizon Wireless’ services continued during the first quarter of 2010 as the company added 1.5 million net new customers.

The company’s “nation’s most reliable wireless network” reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and women throughout the country. These engineers drive 100 specially equipped vehicles more than 1 million miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets. Test vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than 3.5 million voice call attempts and more than 19 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless’ network and the networks of other carriers.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

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Are You Ready For An Emergency? Tweet

New Video from Verizon Wireless, “Your Personal Wireless Emergency Communications Plan,” Offers Customer Tips.

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — If a natural disaster, severe weather or other emergency hits your hometown, how will you stay in touch with family, friends and your workplace? Experience proves that many consumers and businesses will rely on their wireless phones and devices. So, Verizon Wireless urges its customers to make sure their families and their devices are ready for the unexpected by preparing wireless emergency communications plans.

Video to Help You Get Started
A new video from Verizon Wireless offers a guide for consumers and small business owners on creating a personal wireless emergency communications plan, including tips on how to prepare before, during and in the aftermath of an emergency.

View the Video Now
“Your Personal Wireless Emergency Communications Plan” is available now and can be viewed:

* On Verizon Wireless’ YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/VerizonWirelessTV
* In the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia

Verizon Wireless’ Ongoing Preparation
Verizon Wireless prepares its network year-round to ensure customers can use their wireless devices when they need them most. Verizon Wireless has invested more than $59 billion since it was formed – $5.7 billion on average every year – to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. In 2009 alone, Verizon Wireless invested $7 billion to expand and advance its network.

More Information Available

* Hurricane Season starts on June 1. Information about Verizon Wireless preparations for the upcoming hurricane season can be found online in the Verizon Wireless Hurricane Information Center at http://news.vzw.com/Hurricane/Overview.html.
* Ongoing network updates, enhancements and information are available on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork.
* Video footage and images of Verizon Wireless network preparations in hurricane-prone areas are available in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

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Most Reliable Wireless Network Just Got Better In Malvern, Ohio Tweet

Integration of Verizon Wireless’ and Alltel’s Networks Delivers Increased Wireless Voice and Data Coverage to the Area.

MALVERN, OH — Verizon Wireless announced it has completed the integration of its network with that of Alltel in Malvern to provide customers with clearer reception, fewer dropped calls and more coverage, including stronger in-building coverage.

Verizon Wireless’ voice and high-speed 3G data network combined with that of Alltel creates the largest wireless network footprint in the United States. The integration in this area enables more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive e-mail and text, picture and video messages; access the Internet; view high-quality videos; and download music, games and ringtones on the nation’s most reliable wireless network.

The coverage area directly affected by the network integration includes Alliance Road NW from just east of Malwayne Drive NW to the town of Hibbetts and from Avalon Road NW and Pleasant Road south to Navajo Trail along Lake Mohawk.

“The addition of Alltel’s network to the Verizon Wireless network provides our customers with unmatched coverage in the area,” said Mark Frazier, president–Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless. “Now our high-speed 3G broadband wireless network is the largest and most reliable in the United States, and network reliability is the No. 1 reason customers choose and stay with Verizon Wireless. We are committed to continuing to perfect our network so that our customers in Ohio know they can depend on us every time they use their wireless devices.”

Verizon Wireless has been preparing to integrate Alltel’s network since completing its purchase of the company last year. Alltel’s 3G data network has been upgraded to the latest revision of wireless broadband technology to enable faster delivery of data applications, including e-mail and browsing the Internet.

Verizon Wireless invests more in its network than any other wireless service provider in the United States. The company has spent more than $59 billion since it was formed – $5.7 billion on average every year – to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. During the first quarter of this year, the company invested nearly $62 million in its Ohio network.

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Rocklin, California, Customers Receive More 3G Coverage With New Verizon Wireless Cell Site Tweet

Investment increases consumer value as demand grows for calls, e-mail, text, Web, video and music.

WALNUT CREEK, CA — Rocklin residents, businesses and visitors are enjoying improved service thanks to a new Verizon Wireless cell site. The site expands wireless voice and 3G data coverage on the Sierra College campus north on Sierra College Boulevard to Interstate-80 and south to Rocklin Road, east on Rocklin Road to James Drive and west to Interstate-80.

The increase in coverage and capacity means the network can carry more calls, e-mails, text and picture messages in more places, and offer greater wireless access to the Web.

The company’s ongoing network investment in California now totals nearly $5.7 billion. Nationally, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $59 billion since it was formed – $5.7 billion on average every year – to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. The result is the nation’s largest, most reliable 3G network that powers services such as Mobile Broadband and Mobile Email.

Businesses of any size can tap into the power of Mobile Broadband. The service allows users to connect to the Internet wirelessly while on the go to download music over-the-air, and access e-mail or corporate data.

Small business owners interested in Mobile Broadband, and other wireless solutions, can visit http://smallbusiness.vzw.com where they will find:

* An online forum to share experiences and connect with other business owners
* Access to Small Business Specialists in each Verizon Wireless store
* Discounts and promotions to help businesses stretch their budgets
* Summaries of mobile solutions like e-mail, wireless Internet and Push to Talk service
* 24/7 tech support

Verizon Wireless tests its network and those of its competitors. The company determines if voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected.

Nationally, Verizon Wireless’ real-life test men and women drive 100 specially equipped vehicles almost 1,000,000 miles annually. They drive on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and streets in high-population areas, based upon U.S. Census counts. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than 3.5 million voice call attempts and more than 19 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless’ network and the networks of other carriers.

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Workplace Excellence Seal Of Approval Awarded To Verizon Wireless For Eighth Consecutive Year In Maryland Tweet

• Company Also Receives Health & Wellness Trailblazer
• EcoLeadership Award Presented to Parent Company, Verizon Communications
• Awards Bestowed by Maryland-based Alliance for Workplace Excellence

LAUREL, MD — Verizon Wireless has received double honors from the Alliance for Workplace Excellence, a nonprofit group dedicated to building and recognizing outstanding workplaces. For the eighth consecutive year, the Alliance will present Verizon Wireless with its Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval, which recognizes visionary employers that view workplace excellence as a strategic business imperative.

The company was also named a Health & Wellness Trailblazer, a distinction presented to companies that promote professional fulfillment and personal wellness – at work, at home, and in the community. Rounding out the honors, Verizon Communications, the parent company of Verizon Wireless, was bestowed with the EcoLeadership award, given to companies that have done an outstanding job greening their workplaces. Applicants are evaluated according to several environmental best practices including waste minimization, water conservation and energy efficiency.

According to the Alliance, winning employers are selected after a comprehensive evaluation process by an independent review panel of professors, Ph. D. students of business, and industrial and organizational psychology and human resources professionals.

“We applaud Verizon Wireless and Verizon Communications for creating a sustained culture of environmental leadership, workplace excellence and workforce health,” said Judy Shober, President of the Alliance for Workplace Excellence. “Companies that achieve Workplace Excellence enjoy loyal and healthy workforces, valuable community relationships and reduced use of natural resources.”

Verizon Wireless Regional President Mike Maiorana said, “We’re very proud that the Alliance has honored Verizon Wireless for eight consecutive years. We’ve worked hard to create a healthy, environmentally friendly workplace for our employees, and we’re grateful that our efforts are being recognized.”

Verizon Wireless’ Laurel, MD regional headquarters, its Hanover facility, and many of the company’s nationwide workplaces have fitness centers employing one or more fitness coaches who promote employee health and wellness. The centers offer personal training, nutrition seminars, and a range of exercise classes including Pilates for Pregnancy, a class exclusively for expectant mothers. In addition, moms-to-be can participate in online physician seminars throughout their pregnancies and take advantage of on-site lactation rooms after their babies are born.

Nationally, Verizon Wireless has received many prestigious awards including being named among IDG’s Computerworld annual Best Places to Work in IT list; BusinessWeek’s Best Company To Launch A Career list; LATINA Style’s list of the 50 Best Companies for Latinas to work for in the U.S; Black Enterprise magazine’s list of 40 Best Companies for Diversity; and the National Association of Female Executive’s list of Top 50 Companies for Executive Women.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving nearly 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 81,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About The Alliance for Workplace Excellence
The Alliance for Workplace Excellence, (AWE), is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded by Montgomery County, Maryland and Discovery Communication, LLC.

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