Mobile Miscellany: week of August 20th, 2012

Mobile Miscellany week of August 20th, 2012

Not all mobile news is destined for the front page, but if you’re like us and really want to know what’s going on, then you’ve come to the right place. This past week was a bit slow, but we’ve managed to dig up a couple interesting MeeGo tidbits, along with an excellent utility for Nexus 7 / OS X users — something to help you in the pursuit of slack. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore the “best of the rest” for this week of August 20th, 2012.

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Mobile Miscellany: week of August 20th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Aug 2012 21:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AT&T and Verizon shared data plans compared

AT&T and Verizon shared data plans compared

With the introduction of AT&T’s Mobile Share this morning, the two largest mobile operators in the US (the other one, of course, being Verizon) have officially embraced the idea of pooled data plans. The concept is simple: bundle talk, text and data together in the same family plan, instead of forcing each individual member to pay a separate fee if they want internet access. With the announcement of these plans, we were instantly curious to find out if these new options will save customers money on a monthly basis — and which company offers the best value. Determined to get some answers, we’ve broken down AT&T and Verizon’s plans and will highlight the pros and cons for you after the break.

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