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Rumors Surround HTC 16-Megapixel Camera Phone: by Roberto Kalafate

A video leaked onto Youtube has sparked rumors about handset manufacturer HTC working on an impressive 16-megapixel smartphone. Although HTC is not confirming the rumors, the video’s story-board styled ad-spot also describes the phone as featuring duel LED flashes.

If released to the public, this HTC concept would be the highest megapixel phone produced. Currently, the highest megapixel ratings belong to Nokia’s recently announced N8 symbian phone, which includes a 12-megapixel camera sensor, and Altek’s Leo which has 14-megapixels. Read More→

AT&T Mobile Hotspot App and Smartphone Tethering Plan Changes

AT&T LogoFeb 3, 2011 – PRESS SUMMARY – AT&T announced select smartphone customers will soon be able to connect multiple devices from their smartphone – via Wi-Fi – thanks to the new AT&T Mobile Hotspot application. The feature will first be available February 13, beginning with the in-store launch of the HTC Inspire™ 4G. Bundled with the AT&T Data Pro plan, customers will benefit from a total of 4GB for $45 per month.

In addition, also on February 13th, to bring AT&T’s smartphone tethering plan in line with the AT&T Mobile Hotspot offer, AT&T will automatically add the additional 2GB of monthly data usage to smartphone customers already on a tethering plan – at no extra charge. Customers will incur the same $20 monthly fee they’re accustomed to paying, only now they’ll receive an extra 2GB of data each month.

AT&T Mobile Hotspot details include:

  • Connectivity for multiple wireless devices to AT&T’s mobile broadband network
  • 2 GB of data usage for $20 a month, bundled with AT&T’s Data Pro plan ($25 / 2GB)
  • The combined AT&T Data Pro plus AT&T Mobile Hotspot will provide 4GB for $45 per month
  • 4GB applies to collective use among all devices
  • Overage fee of $10 per gigabyte Read More→

HP Acquires Palm – Look Out Apple There's a New Mobile Player in Town

HP LogoJuly 6, 2010 – HP announced that they completed the acquisition of Palm, creators of the award-winning webOS mobile platform and the Pre and Pixi smartphone product line. This merger will allow HP to participate more aggressively in the highly profitable $100 billion smartphone and connected mobile device markets.

Palm’s webOS is said by many to be a great mobile operating system. One of the biggest problems Palm had in the mobile market was the financial backing. They’ve been struggling for many years and their Pre and Pixi line of smartphones was their last ditch effort for survival. Unfortunately because of the existing and growing market of BlackBerry and iPhones users, it was nearly impossible for them to break in and claim their market share. Read More→