Posts by Vincent Messina

AT&T has been sending out text messages to those they consider to be among the top 5 percent of heaviest data users. These messages seem to only pertain to those still on the “unlimited” plan and warn them that they may be subjected to “reduced data speeds.” This throttling of data speeds is a direct attack against the “unlimited” plans and the users grandfathered into them. The worst part about it is most “unlimited” users have not changed the way they use their phones, yet they are now finding themselves to be alienated and penalized as being a part of the 5%. The whole thing is outrageous, and while many customers have been ranting about it for a while, you’re going to want to see what happens when Fox News anchor Shep Smith receives one of these AT&T messages. Let’s just say someone’s not happy.

Readability is a nice little app that turns virtually any web page into a clean, comfortable reading view, with syncing to allow for the reading of articles at a later date. While the web app has been available for some time now, the iOS app has been sitting in limbo for 4 month awaiting approval. In the meantime, Readability has managed to develop an Android app which is now almost ready for launch. As you can see from a tweet from a Readability developer, they’re simply waiting for Apple’s approval so they can go ahead and launch the apps:

If cupid’s arrows happened to miss you this Valentine’s day, don’t worry, Mr. Motorola has loaded up his quiver with 20 DROID 4 arrows and he’s ready to start spreading the love. Over at Motorola’s Facebook page, you’ll find a DROID 4 Valentine’s contest with a few simple instructions.

If you’re a fan of Android mini-collectibles but never seem to be quick enough to grab them when they go on sale, we’ve got some good news for you. It appears boxes of non-limited Android mini figures have been shipping out to retail stores. Next time you’re out and about, you may want to check your local Urban Outfitters, FYE, or Barnes & Noble.

For many, the Amazon MP3 app is nothing but a distant relic, for others it remains a top-notch viable solution for their music needs. If you still look to Amazon MP3 for your music needs, you’ll be happy to know they have updated their Android application with a couple of new UI changes among other things.

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