Tag archive: talk

Choosing a cell phone plan has never been simple, but lately every carrier seems to be claiming to have the best deals on plans and features. We're here to set the record straight. We've compared the four carriers in three separate use scenarios: an entry-level user who just walks to talk, an experienced cell phone user who wants to step up to a smartphone as cheaply as possible, and an advanced user who needs all the minutes and… Read More

T-Mobile may lower its rates for unlimited data, sources tell TmoNews. The blog says that T-Mobile will lower the price of its “Even More individual unlimited plan to $79.99, down $20 from $99.99. For “Even More Plus” customers, the savings will be deeper with a price reduction to $69.99. The new plans should launch on Feb. 23, just in time for the release of the Samsung Galaxy S 4G. This is only the latest move T-Mobile has… Read More

Google entered the already-crowded instant messaging market almost a year ago with it's Jabber/XMPP-based Google Talk—now, the company is releasing a new version of its (still beta!) Windows chat client with new file transfer, music status sharing, and voicemail features. According to Google, file transfer capabilities were the most-requested feature from Google Talk users, so the company has added new file transfer features… Read More

Canada's Research In Motion (RIM) announced today that its wireless BlackBerry email devices will soon be able to send and receive instant messages via Google Talk, and can immediately start accessing maps, directions, and satellite photos via Google Local. “Instant messaging and local content are two increasingly important areas of focus for mobile applications and we are very pleased to work with Google in extending these two… Read More

Google has taken the wraps off its anticipated Google Talk instant messaging and voice-over-Internet service, elbowing its way into a crowded room long fought-over by America Online's AIM and ICQ services, Yahoo Messenger, Microsoft's MSN service, and recently set a-twitter by the svelte European arrival Skype, each of which are well-established with many millions of users. What does Internet darling Google think it can bring to… Read More

The new walky-talky service via mobile networks simplifies communication with friends or at work and brings a new element of spontaneity to mobile communication. Arranging last minute appointments,spreading information, coordinating tasks, or simply staying in touch: with Push and Talk it's all at the push of a button. This is how Push and Talk works: First, the user selects the people he or she wants to talk to from a list. At the push… Read More

“There has been some talk that development for a next generation game console has not been going well, but we will have a playable version ready by next spring,” said Sony's game division head, Ken Kutaragi. He did not specify when the new console would go on sale, but said it would follow a similar schedule to market as its predecessor, PlayStation 2 (PS2), which first went on sale in March 2000. Nintendo has previously… Read More

The company closed the first quarter of 2004 with an addition of more than 320,000 new net subscribers, a 230 percent increase in new subscribers compared to the first quarter of 2003, when XMrecorded 135,916 new subscribers. “XM has started 2004 on a very strong note. Consumers have clearly embraced XM's 2004 programming lineup featuring 100% commercial-free music and the new XM Instant Traffic & Weather service formajor markets… Read More