Thursday, December 15, 2011

Fido Giving First Month of Service for Free, Google Has Voice-Recognition Virtual Assistant & Verizon’s $300 Galaxy Nexus Price Tag Too High?

Fido Giving New Customers First Month of Service for Free
Fido just launched the BlackBerry Curve 9360 and it seems they want to possibly entice a few more customers this holiday season. If you sign up with them you’ll be given the first month of service for free.
MobileSyrup

Galaxy Nexus Verizon

Verizon’s $300 Galaxy Nexus Price Tag Too High? Check Out These Deals
Now if you absolutely have to have a Galaxy Nexus today, Verizon stores are likely to be your first thought, but chances are you won’t be alone in your quest.
TechCrunch

Google Has Voice-Recognition Virtual Assistant to Compete With Siri
Google may be working on a voice-recognition assistant for Android under the codename of Majel, according to an unconfirmed report. AndroidandMe.com claims the company plans to expand its existing Google Voice Actions, already available on most Android phones, by adding a natural language processing feature.
Mashable

Intel Merges Four Mobile Units Into One, Argument Over Parking Spaces Forthcoming
Intel is combining its netbook and tablets, ultra-mobility, mobile communications and mobile wireless divisions into a “Mobile and Communications” super-unit. It’s aiming to catch up with the portable chip big boys like Qualcomm and NVIDIA.
Engadget