Everyone get in your car and head over to Walmart to grab the iPad. Oh wait, you can already get them many other places. Walmart and Target are expect to start carrying the iPad soon. That has already started happening, but probably not on purpose. The photo above was sent in to TUAW over the [...]
Whoops. Most of us probably didn’t even catch it, but it seems as if Microsoft added an Angry Birds icon to one of their websites and the developer wasn’t too thrilled. Rovio Mobile tweeted today that they have not committed to making a Windows Phone 7 version of Angry Birds. According to TechFlash, Microsoft pulled [...]
Nothing really super new, but the suspense is really killing me here, so anything is welcome at this point. A leaked press shot with AT&T branding and a leaked ad with the Samsung Focus, previously known (and chuckled at) as the Samsung Cetus.
Comforting news about the Notion Ink Adam tablet trickled out today as LongBox Inc. announced their digital comic book system will be pre-installed on the Adam as part of its entertainment package.
While BlackBerry devices may arguably have the best mobile keyboard experience, there are few people that can type faster on any mobile device than they can speak. Unfortunately, barely anyone I know seems to have heard of Dragon E-Mail for BlackBerry. Installing Dragon for E-Mail on your BlackBerry can drastically improve how you use your [...]
Two weeks ago Xmarks announced it would shut off its servers in 90 days. As you can imagine, there are a lot of people who are not happy with the idea of Xmarks shutting down and many of them have spoken out and pledged to pay for the service if it can be saved. In [...]
Ryan Block of GDGT has opened up a giant gaping wound for Apple. In a post, When Antennagate is over, is Glassgate next for the iPhone 4, Ryan says that he has info that Apple is very worried that slip on cases can lead to that glass back on the iPhone 4 being cracked. Apparently [...]
Sprint had plenty to talk about at CTIA this week. They announced 3 new Android powered phones and a new concept called Sprint ID. Sprint ID is an interesting approach to delivering content to Android phones on their network. They have some heavy hitters as partners already too. What is Sprint ID? Sprint ID allows [...]
Boy Genius Report is saying that a source tells it that Samsung’s Galaxy Tab will launch on November 14 on Sprint for a subsidized price of $399. Yep, that’s with a two year contract, and yep, that’s bordering on FAIL in my book. The report also says that it will have a non-subsidized price of [...]
The Motorola DROID 2 Global found it’s way online for a brief period. The page has been removed from Motorola’s website already, but Droid-Life got some screen captures before it vanished. The DROID 2 hasn’t been out too long and it’s expected to be replaced by this one when it’s released. At least that’s what [...]
No, this isn’t a loaded question. It’s a legit, I just want to know, question. Sumocat posted about the umteenth WSJ story already, but I thought a poll would be in order here. I know many that have shared with me that they would buy one in a heartbeat if they could use it on [...]
Ballmer, you disappoint me again. Yes, you know how to crush competition. No, you don’t know your product or technology the way your predecessor does, as exemplified by you saying that touch optimization means “big buttons.” Yeah, because everyone raves about the iPad having big buttons.
The opinions of Windows Phone 7 are starting to pop up everywhere online now. A couple notable opinions that I want to share surfaced recently. One of them from Gartner analysts and the other from John Gruber from Daring Fireball, a known Apple Fan. Both paint a completely different picture.
Today I got my hands on the Samsung Fascinate from Verizon. This phone has been out a while already, but I just got it, so I wanted to share my 1st look. The Samsung Fascinate is an Android device running 2.1 and has Samsung’s TouchWiz 3.0. This is a very thin phone with a 4.0″ [...]
Sony announced two new camera sensors for mobile phones, including one that’s capable of capturing 16.41 mexapixels per frame. The Exmor R sensors and their accompanying lens modules will begin shipping early next year. Sony claims that it has solved some of the issues of packing tiny pixels (1.12μm) so closely together, but I’m a bit skeptical. More [...]
Novatel Wireless is finally pushing out the new OS for MiFi mobile hotspots, expanding its capabilities to emcompass access to online storage, SMS, VPN, location-awareness, and more. Interesting news if you have a MiFi 2352 or 2372 model.
The Wall Street Journal reports that people “briefed by Apple” have claimed Apple will begin production on a CDMA-equipped iPhone that will go on sale early next year. No claim it will be sold by Verizon Wireless.
I recently wrote about why my I now use my iPhone 4 instead of my point and shoot cameras. It does a great job at catching casual photos and it’s easy to share them with family, friends and readers. But a lot of times it’s not the right tool for the job. Enter my Nikon [...]
With four baseball playoff series kicking off this week, it’ll be difficult to catch them all form the comfort of your couch.If you’re like most people, you probably don’t have an HDTV with cable or satellite sitting in your cubicle. Kevin Purcell’s put together a great guide on how to watch MLB playoff games online [...]
Since I am new around here the guys said I had to pass some right of passage. Just kidding, but I do want to do something nice for this the GBM readers. I got this really nice Windows Phone Ogio bag at a recent event I attended and if you knew how many bags I [...]
Google Goggles is now available in the Google Mobile App for iPhone. This feature makes it possible to search for more information about buildings, landmarks, DVDs, books and other physical objects using the iPhone’s built-in cameras. Until now, Google Goggles was only available on Android phones. To use Google Goggles, you’ll need an iPhone 3GS [...]
First up, before I get to the subject of this InkShow, thank you from the bottom of my heart and from my family for all the kind wishes, prayers, and support the GBM community has offered on the occasion of the passing of my Mother. She’s at peace now and our family is slowly starting [...]
My iPhone 4 has pretty much replaced my point and shoot cameras, but it’s tough to keep the iPhone 4 steady when shooting videos or shooting photos in low light. Enter the Glif, a simple gadget that makes it possible to mount the iPhone 4 on any tripod. It also acts as a kickstand, which [...]
With Windows Phone 7 just around the corner, I have been prepping for the move from the iPhone. This begs a big question though, what apps can you leave behind? What are the “must have” apps that a mobile OS needs to have to keep you happy? Chances are the iPhone and Android phones have [...]
That is exactly what Noah Kravitz from Phonedog.com tweeted after he was given a tour of the OS at Mobilize last week. I immediately retweeted it myself and so did 37 others. He has also posted a pretty good demo of Windows Phone. Noah is a great guy and I respect his opinions. I have [...]
Since the press release went out, Twitter has been lit up with negative tweets about the Motorola Droid Pro. Many calling it ugly or hideous. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder because I think it looks pretty nice myself. I wouldn’t use it since I don’t do front facing keyboards, but I can [...]
In the second week of their twelve-week sweepstakes, Fujitsu is handing one lucky U.S. resident of voting age a Lifebook T730 Tablet PC. Children and the rest of the world can stop reading this now.
Our friend Hugo Ortega is really excited about the upcoming launch of Tegatech’s TEGA v2. I would be too if I was launching, say, the Sumotech SUMO v2. He’s passing along more news, good and bad, in response to some of the burning questions out there.
Over the next couple weeks, expect a ton of device announcements with CTIA this week and Windows Phone 7 launching next week. It all starts today with AT&T and Motorola announcing 3 new Android offerings on AT&T’s network. Meet the Motorola Bravo, Flipout, and Flipside. What is up with those bad names? Remember the Backflip? [...]
Fujitsu is at CEATEC 2010 this week showing off some fancy concept designs and prototypes at their booth. Among them are a couple of Windows 7 slates and this dual-screen, dual-configuration phone device, which offers a new twist on the flip phone.
The idea’s been kicked around the community for a while in shapes from transparent displays to tactile pressure spots, but a tablet with a back-mounted keyboard is looking more like a reality thanks to AlphaUI.
SugarSync announced that users can now sync folders and files with other users. The new multi-user files and folders can be accessed on just about any device, making it easy for teams to collaborate and backup their work. One nice feature of this service is that only the originator of the shared folders and files [...]
Skype is now available for Android phones, allowing users to place and receive Skype-to-Skype calls over WiFi or 3G in most countries. Add a cheap monthly plan, or charge up your account with Skype Credit and you’ll be able to make calls to landlines and mobile phones. Skype for Android requires Android 2.1 to work [...]
I caught up with the guys from Adelavoice last week at GigaOm’s Mobilizie 2010 conference in San Francisco. They were showing off StartTalking, an Android app that can help curb the dangers of Texting While Driving (TWD). The dangers of TWD are very real and arguably far worse than simply talking on a mobile phone while [...]
One of the biggest hurdles that I feel Microsoft is facing with Windows Phone 7 is application support. The old, tired apps that might have been written for Pocket PC 2002 that people are still running on Windows Mobile 6.5 won’t run on Windows Phone 7. No, that’s definitely not a bad thing in my [...]
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Droid RAZR MAXX First Impressions and Unboxing Video
The Droid RAZR is just months old, but Motorola has already seen fit to introduce another mmber to the RAZR family, the Droid RAZR MAXX. The Droid RAZR (review) was known for a super thin design and Kevlar back, but it lacked in the battery life department. We saw 11-12 hours of battery life in [...]
The Next Nexus: What It Needs to Stay Ahead of the Pack
Late last year, Google and Samsung released the third rendition of the Nexus smartphone. The first of course was the HTC-made Nexus One which arrived in 2010 to great fan fare. Then, in late part of 2010, the Samsung-made Nexus S launched which eventually became available in two variants, the regular Nexus S and the [...]
Nokia Responds to Alleged 3-Inch ‘Tablet’ Leaks
When Nokia took the stage in New York City with carrier partner T-Mobile USA, various news outlets were reporting that Nokia was either working on a 3-inch tablet or media player. Right now, the company says that the information that was reported earlier was all a misunderstanding by various hopeful blogs. The device that was [...]
Pad & Quill Octavo iPad Case 2 Looks Great but is Bulky
The Pad & Quill Octavo case for the iPad 2 is a leather bound case that looks great on the iPad 2. This case is crafted with care and you can tell that when you pick it up. Pad & Quill is known for producing high quality cases that protect your tablet, computer or iPhone with [...]
Pad & Quill Fire Keeper: A Beautiful Kindle Fire Case
If you have a Kindle Fire, then you owe it to yourself to take a look at the beautiful Kindle Fire Keeper, a case from Pad & Quill. Pad & Quill cases protect your iPad, eBook reader, computer or iPhone with a touch of class giving users a classic book-like experience even though they’re holding a very [...]
id America Gasket iPhone Case Review
iPhone cases are a dime a dozen, but now and then I see one that stands out. Enter the Gasket iPhone case from id America. The id America Gasket case is a brushed aluminum iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S case that looks absolutely stunning. The machined case is inspired by the head gasket you’d find inside a [...]
