According to a report from Android Community, Sony Ericsson is being aggressive with the North American market, a market that it and rival Scandinavian phone rival Nokia has had a hard time breaking into in the past, with up to 9 phone launches this year in addition to the flagship Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play, whose [...]
The SmartCover for the iPad 2 is certainly an attractive accessory and it looks like many folks are picking one up when they order or buy an iPad 2. I know I did. I actually ordered one of the poly versions and one of the leather versions. From the looks of things I’ll have my [...]
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Finding an iPad 2 after launch is going to be a challenge, but if you need to find an iPad 2 we have the best tips for finding an iPad 2 in stock at a local store. The bad news is that if you are looking for an iPad 2 at a local store you [...]
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There are a few things to do as soon as you get your iPad 2 home and out of the box. Today we are going to cover security, protection and a few other things to do right now. Top 5 Things to do When you get Your iPad 2: These steps are free, and should only [...]
You know how we feel about analysts’ predictions around here. There aren’t enough grains of salt to cover them all. In this case we’ve got Peter Misek of the Jefferies Investment Group saying that sales of the Motorola Xoom aren’t moving very well and that Motorola might just be planning to cut production. Again, grain [...]
I got my 64GB White AT&T 3G iPad 2 today at the Best Buy store in Hickory, NC. My friend Paul and I arrived at about 1:00 just to see how it was working before getting some lunch. At about 2:0o PM we returned to find no one in line yet. We talked to the [...]
Here’s what the line for the iPad 2 looked like at a San Francisco mall at about 2pm. Approximately 200 people were in line, waiting for the iPad 2 to go on sale.
Rehearsal ended today at a few minutes to 3pm. My buddy and collaborator Steve Przybylski headed out in a hurry to see if he would have any luck at the local stops that might have iPad 2s in stock. Best Buy didn’t look promising with the folks already in line, neither did Target. But he [...]
While we–and I am sure Apple–hope that you’re among the millions of iPad 2 adopters who are satisfied with your tablet purchase come 5 PM tonight when the iPad 2 is officially available for sale at retail locations across the U.S., what is your recourse if you’re not satisfied. If you intend on purchasing your [...]
Several case/keyboard third-party accessory manufacturers are updating their popular iPad cases, which integrate a keyboard along with some form of case-like protection, to support Apple’s new iPad 2, which is slated to go on sale at 5 PM today at retail stores across the U.S. Both CruxCase, which will create a ClamCase for the iPad [...]
Apple is limiting the iMovie video editing app, now a Universal App, to just the new iPad 2 on tablets, meaning that original iPad 1 owners are out of luck. However, that may not be the case after all as some enterprising developers have been able to get iMovie to install on their first-generation Apple [...]
Waiting in Line for an iPad 2 today? You’re not alone. We are in line at the Apple Store in Easton where a Line has been in place since around 11 AM. Unlike many Apple locations, this Apple store is outdoors and not enjoying the nice weather that you’ll find along the west coast. We [...]
A New York student sold her place in line at an Apple store for $900 to a guy that just has to have an iPad 2 before he leaves for a business trip. Was it a deep-pocketed Wall Street type? Nope, it was an app developer. Amanda Foote stood in line since 5pm Wednesday and got [...]
There have been a lot of words written in the last week about the iPad 2’s upgrades and how they stack up to the other tablets hitting the market this year. By now, we have a general idea of what hardware upgrades we will see in the next 6 months. But, I’m starting to think [...]
Boeing and Honeywell Avionics claim that display units used by pilots can experience “blanking” when exposed to Wi-Fi equipment operating at “elevated power levels”. Fortunately, current onboard airplane Wi-Fi does not operate at “elevated power levels” so no worries there, but could a lot of Wi-Fi devices operating at once have the same effect?
Chinese blog iDealsChina has posted what they claim is a reference design for the next iPhone intended for case manufacturers to use with their designs. It looks identical to the iPhone 4 in every way except for a larger screen. But does this actually mean a larger screen or is it just to cordon off [...]
If you’re a Motorola Xoom owner who is awaiting the promised update for your Android Honeycomb Tablet you can set your expectations for March 18. Adobe has announced that as the ship date for Flash Player 10.2. Initially promised to be included on the shipping version of the Xoom, many were quite disappointed that it [...]
Responding to criticism, Apple is implementing changes to make it more difficult for children and adults to accidentally initiate in-app purchases. On iOS, once an iTunes password has been entered, Apple allows a fifteen minute window where additional App Store and in-app transactions would not require the user of an iOS device to re-enter a [...]
The news of the historic earthquake and subsequent tsunami is both terrifying and humbling in its scope of this still very early event. Certainly our thoughts and prayers are with all that are affected. If you’re concerned about family and friends in the area, Google has launched its Person Finder application online for those trying [...]
Toshiba’s yet un-shipped tablet is better than the iPad 2 when it arrives, according to Toshiba Australia’s general manager Rob Wilkinson. Executives say that the tablet is expected to ship in May, about a month earlier than previously anticipated, and will go on sale through traditional PC channels rather than through carriers. The tablet will [...]
On the NVIDIA Tegra Zone, an app in which the chip-maker highlights high-performance games and apps that are compatible with Android devices running the dual-core Tegra 2 processor, NVIDIA says that the Sony’s PlayStation suite is coming to Android devices, which will bring PlayStation games and other gaming apps to Android smartphones. Of course, Sony [...]
Tipsters are saying that the HTC Thunderbolt, believed to be the first 4G Android smartphone for Verizon Wireless, will make its debut on the carrier with LTE support on March 21st, which is the eve of the CTIA wireless trade show in Orlando, Florida. The phone’s numerous delays and launch setbacks in the past have [...]
Sony Electronics may be trying to stem off the decline of the digital camera market to more capable smartphones and feature phones featuring capable integrated cameras with a ‘smart camera.’ The smarter CyberShot model is rumored to come with an embedded mobile broadband chip, much like the 3G edition of the Amazon Kindle e-reader, which [...]
Foursquare wants to help make it easier for its users to use its check-in services by implementing near field communications, or NFC. As it stands currently, the check-in service on Foursquare requires the active participation of the user by opening an app and selecting or entering their location via GPS readings. With NFC, users can [...]
The Research in Motion BlackBerry PlayBook, the first BlackBerry tablet, has arrived at the FCC and is awaiting regulatory approval for sales and use in the U.S. further suggesting that the slate is closer to launch. RIM has requested approval for three different WiFi models of the PlayBook–each model differs in the amount of on-board [...]
On Thursday, a rumor popped up claiming that HP was preparing to sell the company’s notebook and PC division, with the likely buyer being Samsung, a company that has been trying to break into the U.S. notebook market in a bigger way. The initial report came from the Taiwan Commercial Times, but has since been [...]
In the launch keynote of the iPad 2, a confident Steve Jobs took to the stage to declare that 2010 was the year of the iPad and that 2011 will be the year of the copycat, pointing out rivals like Motorola, RIM, and Samsung among those who are launching tablets. How much of Jobs’ statement [...]
As Xavier reported you can now order an iPad 2 online from Apple.com. I got up early this morning and placed an order. And, as reported there are no expedited shipping options. My order is listed as scheduled to ship in 3-5 days, with the cover and the HDMI accessory scheduled to ship sooner. Reports [...]
The Apple iPad 2 doesn’t go on sale at retail stores until 5PM local time at stores across the U.S. today, but you can place your order right now at Apple.com. All 18 versions of the iPad 2 are up for sale, but you’ll have to wait up to five business days to get your [...]
Motorola and Verizon Wireless will be rolling out an over-the-air, OTA, update to the Xoom Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet over the next few days. While the update itself doesn’t bring Adobe Flash support, Motorola says that the update is a pre-cursor to supporting Flash 10.2 on the Xoom, which will provide for hardware acceleration to [...]
For AT&T users who have upgraded to iOS 4.3 on their iPhone 4, the new Wi-Fi hotspot tethering feature is now available. With it, users can use their iPhone’s 3G connection as an Internet source for other devices. Hook it up to your computer, iPad, iPod Touch, an iPhone with a lower data plan, or [...]
If you’re targeting a Target store as your iPad 2 purchase point and considering Target’s trade in option on an earlier iPad, here’s some info for you. Target is partnering with NextWorth to handle the upgrades and here’s some PR info, including what trade in prices you can expect. NextWorth, a leader in consumer electronics [...]
It seems appropriate on some level to talk about my iPad usage after spending the last 11 months with the device now that we are on the cusp of the newer iPad 2 getting into consumer’s hands as early as tomorrow. I do plan on ordering an iPad 2 and moving forward with that platform [...]
Over at Notebooks.com this morning we found a collection of interesting news and shared a review of a Android smartphone that doesn’t require a contract and has plans starting at $25 a month. First up is our full review of the LG Optimus V from Virign Mobile. This Android smartphone is available for $149.99 without a contract and has [...]
I’m not sure if this idea is brilliant or stupid, but either way, it’s making my iPad accessory envy flare up like the opening scene of Star Trek. Behold, the Magstand2, a magnetic mount from Macally that allows an iPad 2 to stick to the underside of a cabinet, ideal for sticking an iPad 2 [...]
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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 [...]
