Archives For January 2011
Did Apple Invest $3.9 Billion in Retina Displays?
In its earning call, Apple's COO Tim Cook told investors that the company had invested $3.9 in long-term component supply contracts over the next two years, but Cook remained elusive in what the contracts were for.
Samsung is ‘Evolving’ the Galaxy S Smartphone
At its teaser site for Samsung's CTIA press event where the Galaxy S smartphone was unveiled, Android Central is reporting that the page has been updated to reflect a February 13th event for Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
Sony to Announce Next PSP Next Week, PlayStation Phone at MWC
According to Bloomberg, Sony is set to announce an updated PlayStation Portable handheld gaming unit on January 27th, next week, with a gaming-centric phone in February at the Mobile World Congress trade event.
Sony Ericsson Shows Off New XPERIA Arc Camera UI with Video Captured on Another Arc
Sony Ericsson is highlighting some of the new camera features and user interface behind the company's XPERIA Arc Android smartphone, which was announced at CES but hasn't been released yet.
Tim Cook addresses iPad competition – “there’s not much”
Oh, Tim Cook. Here I was thinking you'd be a pale stand-in for your ailing boss Steve Jobs, keeping the ship steady but avoiding rough seas.
Nuance SDK Helps Developers Add Speech to iOS, Android Apps
Nuance, makers of speech recognition engines such as the Dragon suite for mobile and desktop platforms, has announced that it is offering the Dragon Mobile SDK through a self-service website as part of the Nuance Mobile Developer Program.
3G BlackBerry PlayBook to Arrive on AT&T in Spring, LTE Model to Follow
The CIO blog is reporting that according to an un-named high-level BlackBerry administrator who has signed a non-disclosure agreement with RIM, Research in Motion could be releasing its BlackBerry PlayBook with an embedded 3G modem for AT&T's wireless network by March...
White iPhone Spotted in Best Buy Computer System for 2/27 Release
Apple's elusive white iPhone was recently spotted on German carrier Vodafone's inventory systems and now the paler shade of Cupertino, California's flagship smartphone has made an appearance on Best Buy's computer inventory system.
HTC ThunderBolt Supports Simultaneous Voice and Data on Verizon 4G LTE
According to a leaked image of training materials for the Verizon Wireless HTC ThunderBolt Android smartphone, the phone will be the first Verizon device that supports simultaneous voice and data use, something that GSM phones have enjoyed for a while now.
Rumor: iTunes for the Desktop to Become Web App
According to Three Guys and a Podcast, the desktop version of Apple's iTunes software used to manage, play, and synchronize your multimedia library will soon disappear as a standalone app.
HP WebOS Tablet Images and Details Leaked
When HP bought Palm, we were all wondering when we would seem fruit of the tech marriage. It now seems that something tangible is in the works, and could be announced as soon as February 9.
Rumor: Next-Generation iPod Touch to Have 3D Screen
A new rumor posits that Apple may be exploring glasses-free 3D screen technology for its next-generation iPod Touch. The iPod Touch has evolved from a multimedia-centric PMP to a portable gaming device, and the inclusion of glasses-free 3D technology would place the por...
Helios Demonstrates New Ways to Bring 3D to Current Smartphones (Video)
Helios Interactive has created a number of technologically advanced advertising campaigns for some of the world's biggest brands.
Verizon Offering $200 to Recent Android Users Who Want To Go iPhone
Looks like Verizon is working the iPhone and working it hard. Apparently Verizon is anticipating some blow back from recent Android (and Blackberry) purchasers and is offering a $200 Visa Gift Card to those who purchased between November 26 and January 10.
Microsoft to Release OneNote App for the iPhone
This should make some folks happy. I know it makes me so. Microsoft is going to be releasing a OneNote App for the iPhone. According to Ina Fried at All Things Digital, we should see it today. The App will be free for a limited time.
Verizon Confirms End of New Every Two Policy
We all saw this coming with leaks in the run up to the Verizon iPhone announcement, but now it is official. Beginning January 16, Verizon will cancel its New Every Two early upgrade policies for new customers. Existing customers appear to get one more round when they...
T-Mobile to Retire Galaxy Tab, Bring Dell Streak 7 February 2?
The Dell Streak 7, Dell's 7-inch tablet, may be slated to hit T-Mobile USA on February 2nd as the GSM carrier's first 4G-enabled tablet.
Mobile Playwriting and Rehearsing
We're in playwriting mode, or rather play creation mode here again at Wayside Theatre. While we do plays all year long, it is only once, maybe twice, a year that we create one essentially from scratch.
Lenovo Sets Up Special Team for Tablets, Smartphones, TVs and Web Connected Devices
Looks like Lenovo is going all in. At least as far as putting its organizational structure where its dreams lie. After selling then reacquiring its mobile phone biz and retrenching its Tablet biz last year, Lenovo is setting up a new team to focus on Tablets, smartphone...
Sneaky Sprint Adds $10 a Month Charge to 3G Customers
4G is all the rage. And there was some rage when 4G first debuted on Sprint when there was a $10 charge to use it's version of 4G if you picked up an EVO even in areas where 4G wasn't turned on.
Panasonic Viera Android Tablet Hands-On (Video)
As TV- and computer-makers join the ranks of smartphone manufacturers in releasing consumer-grade tablets that appeal to the masses, the space for slates and tablet computers is and will be getting crowded.
Acer Thinks Tablets Will Phase Out Its Netbook Biz
It's not news that Acer is making a run at the Tablet game. We heard quite a bit from them at CES regarding the 7 inch and 10 inch models they are preparing to make a play with.
Apple’s Jobs Medical Leave and Earnings Strategy Drawing Fire and Should Draw Praise
Let's play a game. You make a statement. Doesn't matter what it is or what it is about. You make a statement and I bet I can come up with a cynical or negative response about it.
Image of Vibrant 4G Leaked Showing Android 2.3 Gingerbread
A leaked image of the Samsung 4G for T-Mobile USA's 4G HSPA+ network was revealed and the picture shows that the Vibrant 4G may skip Android 2.2 Froyo in favor of the newer and more current Android 2.3 operating system, also referred to as Gingerbread. While the orig...
Forbes Article Shows Battle Ahead for RIM’s Playbook Strategy
RIM's betting a lot on the Tablet/Slate game. The RIM Playbook finally got out of the quick "you can't touch it yet" demo mode and into the hands of a few journalists and bloggers, and from what I've seen from those reactions the Playbook certainly has a shot. But RI...
Samsung Vibrant 4G Gets Launch Date on T-Mobile
Samsung's hardware refresh to the original Vibrant, a Galaxy S smartphone, will be released on February 9th according to TmoNews's sources.
iPad 2 Display Rumored to Have 4 Times the Pixels of Original
Recent leaks about the display of Apple's forthcoming second generation iPad state that the consumer tablet will increase its resolution four-folds when compared to the original tablet that was launched last year.
Elusive White iPhone Appears on Vodafone Germany’s Inventory System
The elusive white iPhone 4, which has been delayed by Apple multiple times, is finally making an appearance on German carrier Vodafone's inventory system in both 16 GB and 32 GB variations.
LG G-Slate to Come in Different Variations to Different Carriers
[caption id="attachment_37475" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via AndroidGuys. "][/caption]While T-Mobile USA has announced the G-Slate at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas a few weeks ago, its maker LG may have grander plans for the Android tabl...
Apple’s Next-Gen A4 CPU to Grace iPad 2, iPhone 5 with Dual-Core Computing
Apple is expected to unveil its next-generation system on a chip (SoC) design that will succeed the company's proprietary A4 processor in its next-generation mobile computing products, including the next iPad and iPhone.
8th Grader’s iOS Game is #1 Free App
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpAoxFwos-Y&feature=player_embedded We've heard all the stories about billions of dollars passing through Apple's App Store and seen the flashy intros of new apps from big publishers at conferences.
Evolve III Maestro Slate Triple Boots Android, MeeGo, Windows 7
Having a hard time post-CES deciding whether you want a consumer-oriented tablet that runs Windows 7 on an Intel Atom-based CPU or an Linux-based Android tablet? With the Evolve III Maestro tablet, hopefully you'll no longer have to decide as the slate is able to boot i...
TipPopper Makes Chrome TIP Friendly
Window's Text Input Panel (TIP) behaves nicely when using Internet Explorer and other Microsoft applications, but it doesn't show up when it's supposed to in Chrome, my favorite browser.
Synaptics ClearPad 1100 Could Make Resistive Touchscreens Obsolete (Video)
With the rise of the iPhone, many handset-makers have tried to replicate Apple's success with capacitive touchscreen displays, abandoning old technologies such as resistive touchscreens.
Steve Jobs Taking Medical Leave of Absence from Apple
Word is just popping out that Steve Jobs has requested a leave of absence from Apple to focus on his health. He will remain CEO and be involved in the strategic decision making of the company.
