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The United States District Court in the Eastern Division of Texas is becoming a very common place for major corporations to file patent infringement suits against other companies. The glut of suits filed here is due to the judge's previous pro-patent holder rulings.
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Verizon are reportedly looking into ways in which subscribers without data plans can be prevented from loading up their handsets' web-browser, after recognising that it was too easy to do so accidentally and be charged $1.99 each time. According to carrier spokesperson Tom Pica, "it is obvious to [Verizon] that we need to fix this aspect of our service."
A leaked Sprint spec sheet has delivered the details of a number of so-far unreleased Windows Mobile devices, including the AT&T HTC Touch Pro2, the LG Monaco, HTC Warhawk and Samsung Omnia 2. While the existence of the four devices was already known, the Sprint document does go into more detail about specifics than earlier information; for instance, that the LG Monaco is now expected to land with Windows Mobile 6.x (likely 6.5) rather than the previously tipped Windows Mobile 7.
AT&T just released an official statement regarding the blocking of Google Voice from Apple’s App Store, and it looks like they’re taking absolutely no blame for the situation. This time around, AT&T is being very clear in their statement, coming from AT&T’s Senior Executive Vice President, external and legislative affairs, Jim Cicconi. He states that AT&T had nothing to do with it simply and bluntly, but it looks like there’s more to the story.
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So, we had some good news from AT&T a bit ago, but it looks like AT&T wants to basically undercut any good forthcomings they may have. At least, that's how we imagine many people are going to see this. If you have a smartphone on AT&T already, then this probalby won't mean much to you at the moment; but if you plan on upgrading, or even getting onto AT&T for the first time and plan on getting a smartphone, then it's looking like you'll be spending a bit more money.
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If you have AT&T, then you're probably fully aware that their 3G network isn't necessarily the best, or the most reliable. "Or even the fastest." But, they're still going strong (iPhone...), and so they're trying their best to update their 3G network in a lot of places. Sure, they're sticking to the more populated areas like San Francisco and New York, but hopefully AT&T will keep the updates coming, so maybe everyone has a shot at it.
The Samsung A797 was one of those phones listed in a pre-release form outed over the weekend, but one of which there wasn’t much information about. Until now that is, as the phone has appeared on the classified site Craig’s List, in the money-loving hands of one Atlanta native. He’s heading away from AT&T, on his way to Sprint’s network, and so he’s trying to get rid of it before making the switch.
AT&T have changed their terms of service to preclude class action suits, seemingly in an attempt to single out contrary customers and avoid facing expensive group challenges. The company’s agreement – which applies to both new and existing customers – now states that “by entering into this Agreement, you and AT&T are each waiving the right to a trial by jury or to participate in a class action.”
Update: AT&T have commented on the situation, including pointing out that the arbitration clause has been been this way since January 2001. More after the cut
Phone launch leaks a-plenty this weekend, as the Boy Genius Report scoops up a couple of interesting screenshots from Best Buy and AT&T. According to the retailer, whose plans for August 23rd have been snapped below, in a couple of weeks time buyers will have the choice of several anticipated devices, including the T-Mobile Samsung Gravity 2 and the Verizon Omnia 2 and LG Chocolate Touch.
Barnes & Noble is teaming up with AT&T starting today to bring free Wi-Fi to hotspots at their stores. Now patrons will be able to access the internet while browsing for books and will be encouraged to use the e-book store.
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