Blackberry 9800 Slider on the way? AT&T and RIM Event Next Week

Mark your calendars for next Tuesday, August 3rd. We’ve been invited to an exclusive event hosted by AT&T and RIM that day starting at 11am,  where it’s most certain that they’ll be blowing the doors off the next big thing from the world of Blackberry.

So what’s the fuss? Our bet-  the oft-rumored Blackberry 9800 Slider, complete with an overhauled Blackberry OS 6.0.  It’s been a long time coming guys and gals, but finally the wait is almost over. We’ll be bringing you all the details in the coming days, so keep a lookout.

The Engadget Show returns next Wednesday, August 4th with game designer Peter Molyneaux, Windows Phone 7, and much more!

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Singtel releases prepaid and postpaid data plans for iPad

iPad Data Plans

Monthly Subscription
(a) $34.50 a month, or (b) $30.50 a month for 24 months
Free Data Usage 50 GB
Download Speed 7.2 Mbps
Upload Speed 1.5 Mbps
Excess Charge Cap $94.16
One-time Charge $13.38 for MicroSIM Card
For a FREE USB modem and a MicroSIM with adaptor, sign up at $36.50 a month for 24 months.

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What can Microsoft do with ARM chips?

No one knows for certain what Microsoft plans on doing with its recently acquired ARM architectural license. However, there are a number of likely possibilities, including a new generation of processors designed for smartphones, tablets and even game consoles.

As expected, both ARM and Microsoft have remained rather tight-lipped over the lucrative deal.

Indeed, ARM spokesperson Antonio Viana told TG Daily that he viewed the agreement as an affirmation, or “extension” of the robust 14-year relationship between the two companies.

“Microsoft currently supports several operating systems based on ARM architecture.

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