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HTC Vivid and Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket go on sale, lead AT&T’s march on LTE

You didn’t expect Ma Bell to open its first LTE markets without tossing in a few 4G friendly toys, did you? Of course not, we told you as much last week — but today things get official: The Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket and HTC Vivid (formerly known as the Holiday) are ready to take Ma Bell’s new LTE nodes for a spin . . . → Read More: HTC Vivid and Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket go on sale, lead AT&T’s march on LTE

Sprint bumps early termination fee to $350, wants to play with the big boys

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Never count the little guy out. It seems Sprint’s ramping up its game in preparation for the possible three-way carrier brawl lurking just out of view. The Hesse-led company revealed a coming change to its ETF for customers with smartphones, tabs, laptops and netbooks . . . → Read More: Sprint bumps early termination fee to $350, wants to play with the big boys

Three Companies Chi-Hua Chien Of Kleiner Perkins Would Love To Invest In

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Today at Aol West Headquarters , a number of entrepreneurs, VCs, and executives gathered to discuss the state of the mobile industry and mobile technology. After a series of individual panels, the day concluded with the crowd of panelists gathering together for a lively discussion about the future of mobile, current mobile trends gaining legs, as well as what’s missing. Chi-Hua Chien , a partner at Kleiner Perkins, stepped in to give an example of what’s missing in the industry by sharing three particular business models that he’d like to see make their way into the space . . . → Read More: Three Companies Chi-Hua Chien Of Kleiner Perkins Would Love To Invest In

Closing The Redemption Loop In Local Commerce

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When it comes to local commerce, the ultimate prize everyone is going after right now is how to close the redemption loop. The redemption loop starts when a consumer sees an ad or an offer for a local merchant, and is completed when the consumer makes a purchase and that purchase can be tracked back to the offer. If you know who is actually redeeming offers and how much they are spending, you can be much smarter about tweaking and targeting those offers . . . → Read More: Closing The Redemption Loop In Local Commerce

Join Us Over At TechCrunch.com/Mobile

As you may have noticed, things have been a bit quiet around these parts for the last day or so. Don’t worry: we’re still here. Well, not here — over there . . . → Read More: Join Us Over At TechCrunch.com/Mobile

An iPhone Gaming Thinger I Can Stand Behind

This little designware project would be amazing if it were real. Essentially it’s a double case for the iPhone that adds a D-pad, buttons, and more hand-room to the standard iPhone . . . → Read More: An iPhone Gaming Thinger I Can Stand Behind

Is This The iPhone 5 3D Super3D 3DS 3D iPhone?

Absolutely not, but it’s a nice try. MICGadget found this ridonkulous “dual camera” iPhone featuring two cameras for hot 3D action . . . → Read More: Is This The iPhone 5 3D Super3D 3DS 3D iPhone?

Samsung CTO Responsible For The Galaxy Tab Line Steps Down

Omar Khan, the Samsung CTO who was responsible for the rise of the GalTab and other Android-powered smartphones, is moving to Citibank to handle that company’s global digital banking initiatives. He will be replaced by Nick Dicarlo and Gavin Kim in “product and service spokesperson responsibilities for Samsung Mobile.” Clearly this whole hardware thing didn’t work out for him. These sorts of lateral moves aren’t unusual but for Khan to have led a fairly successful run of tablets and cellphones and then decide to roll over to a bank points to a bit of political infighting and potential disappointment at the GalTab line, especially as Samsung is fighting – and lobbing – lawsuits at Apple over “copyist” techniques by both giants . . . → Read More: Samsung CTO Responsible For The Galaxy Tab Line Steps Down

Android 2.3 Gingerbread Headed To The HTC Droid Incredible 2

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If you’re a proud owner of the HTC Droid Incredible 2, get ready: your weekend just got a bit sweeter. . . . → Read More: Android 2.3 Gingerbread Headed To The HTC Droid Incredible 2

Motorola Continues Locked Bootloader Policy On Droid 3 (For Now)

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Listen up, hackers. This one’s for you . . . → Read More: Motorola Continues Locked Bootloader Policy On Droid 3 (For Now)

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