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Much like HTC itself, leaksters have also been hard at work to help promote this company. Courtesy of ePrice, the latest spy shots feature the upcoming 5.9-inch One Max, and specifically, this is a dual-SIM model destined for China Unicom. Like the One Dual (or better known as 802w, 802t or 802d in China), this much bigger device sports a removable metallic back cover for access to the dual SIM slots, along with what appears to be a microSD slot at the top right corner. There are also a set of docking pins towards the bottom right on the back, so chances are we’ll see official dock accessories for this bad boy.

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Source: ePrice

I have started to relive my second childhood by catching up on episodes of the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon, and it has certainly whet my appetite where pizza is concerned as these mutated, English speaking reptiles tend to place orders for piping hot pizza all the time. Assuming the human world is not loathe to them and would not mind seeing them walking around in public, they might want to make their way to the Country Inn & Suites in Niagara Falls, since ordering pizza there is as simple as pressing a button, doing away with the need to check out TripAdvisor or Yelp for the local pizza joints.

What happens when you press this particular pizza button on the phone? Well, one thing is for sure – your emergency pizza cravings will be attended to almost immediately (within reasonable limits required to bake your pizza, of course). This pizza button will hook you up directly to a local pizza business, and it also frees up the hotel’s guest services staff so that they have additional time to attend to guests in other aspects. What other kinds of “instant buttons” that you would like to see on your hotel’s phone?

Instant Pizza Button On Your Hotel Phone original content from Ubergizmo.

“Big things ahead?” Well, it looks like HTC’s earlier tweet wasn’t a cheeky hint at the upcoming 5.9-inch One Max; but rather, it was a tribute to the sheer scale of the new “Here’s To Change” global ad campaign. The company has just confirmed that it did indeed sign Robert Downey Jr. for a two-year deal, which includes starring him in the ads as well as getting his creative input in the process. Given CMO Ben Ho’s promise to make the company’s voice louder, it’s no surprise that he’s spending the same amount as last year’s worldwide sales and marketing budget — about $1 billion — on this campaign alone, according to an HTC spokesperson. Not bad for Ho’s first big act since he joined the company towards the end of last year.

We were also told that the entire “Change” campaign should cover the span of 24 to 36 months, during which it’ll be split into three phases. As part of the first phase, come Thursday a whacky two-minute TV ad will begin to air in key markets, featuring Downey and his fellow actors blurting out what “HTC” could stand for — “Humongous Tinfoil Catamaran,” “Hipster Troll Carwash,” “Hold This Cat” and more — in order “to invoke interest and talkability amongst consumers.” Interestingly, you won’t find many mentions of any HTC phone in the first full ad, but the subsequent phases of the campaign will eventually focus on the mobile features. There’s no word on the timeframe for each phase just yet due to all sorts of variables.

It remains to be seen whether Downey’s contribution will help drive sales numbers, something that HTC desperately needs to just about survive these days. Perhaps an Iron Man special edition One could be considered? Yes please. Anyhow, press release after the break.

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Source: YouTube

When it came to the Moto X, Google gave us a masterclass in how to build hype, but sustaining it is proving to be a much trickier endeavor. Motorola recently debuted two new commercials on its Youtube channel that aren’t nearly as thrilling as they could be. One clip showcases the Glass-inspired “OK, Google Now” command, which lets you dictate notes and set an alarm verbally. It’s a neat trick, but it’s not exactly seducing the money right out of your wallet. Similarly lacking in earth-shattering impact is the TV spot highlighting the Moto X’s 10-megapixel camera. The Quick Capture feature is nifty, but the promise of “fewer photo fails” isn’t the most rousing endorsement we’ve ever heard. To see for yourself, check out both videos after the break.

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Via: CNET

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AT&T has added to its in-home wireless offerings with new Wireless Home Phone and Internet plans that utilize the carrier’s LTE and HSPA networks. For now the service is only being offered in the eastern United States, but could eventually be rolled out to subscribers across the nation. Furthermore, it can be tacked on to an existing Mobile Share plan.

The plans are currently being offered to markets in Maryland, Eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, Virginia, Washington D.C., and select areas along the east coast. The plans start at $20 per month, which allows for unlimited calls in the US. From there, it goes up to 10GB of data for the Internet aspect of the service for $60 monthly, and capping out at 30GB a month at $120. After the maximum data for the user’s plan is reached, there’s a $10 charge per extra GB.

As for the system itself, it is as simple as you’d imagine a wireless setup to be: there’s a modem, which plugs into a power outlet, as well as a phone jack for connecting a wired home phone. The phone then works as a standard telephone, and the modem serves as a wireless modem for using the Internet. Up to 10 devices can be connected to the network.

Likewise, because of the portable nature of the system, it can be moved and used in whatever location the user prefers as long as there’s the carrier’s network available. As mentioned, the service can be used in conjunction with a Mobile Share plan for those who find that more convenient, with the price coming in at $30 a month for voice service and up to 10GB of data.

AT&T isn’t the first to offer such a service, and Verizon has one that is very similar called HomeFusion Broadband. As Fierce Wireless noted, the pricing for AT&T’s new service is identical to the pricing of Verizon’s HomeFusion, which lacks the voice functionality. For those who want a home phone and Internet that’s easy to take anywhere, this is certainly an option, but those who use a lot of data will find the 30GB data cap very limiting.

SOURCE: Fierce Wireless

AT&T unveils LTE wireless home phone and Internet plans in eastern U.S. is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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