Research in Motion, makers of the BlackBerry smartphone, has announced that it has acquired Tungle, which integrates with existing social networks and cloud-based calendaring systems to share their appointments, events, and calendar regardless of platform. In its blog, RIM says, “The Tungle team is bringing their expertise in cloud-based, cross-platform, calendar management to the BlackBerry [...]
Though LTE support isn’t quite there yet for 4G mobile broadband connectivity on the Motorola Xoom Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet, Verizon Wireless is slated to start delivering over the air (OTA) software updates to the tablet which will bring a number of features and fixes. The 28 MB system update, which could be accessed via [...]
The Galaxy Player 5-inch is like any other Android smartphone, except the device doesn’t have a phone radio and would rely on WiFi for connectivity as an iPod Touch competitor with a large screen, suitable for reviewing photos or watching movies. That said, the 5-inch display, which brings the Galaxy Player into the realms of [...]
In its battle with Samsung over patent infringement between the uncanny similarities between the iOS-powered iPhone and iPad and the Galaxy Tab, Player, and S smartphone, Apple may have committed a violation of copyright laws through the unauthorized use of photos of Samsung’s devices from popular tech bloggers. According to former Engadget editor Nilay Patel, [...]
My personal inventory checks at Apple retail stores in Northern and Southern California indicate that the GSM variant of the iPad 2–the version that is compatible with AT&T’s 3G and 2G network–is outselling the WiFi version and the Verizon Wireless version. Though retail employees were not able to speak officially and could not disclose sales [...]
U.S. CDMA carrier Verizon Wireless has launched its own Windows Phone 7 help forums, which may suggest that the carrier is close to launching its first Windows Phone 7 device. The HTC Trophy is rumored to be the carrier’s first Windows Phone 7, which would make it the second CDMA-based Windows Phone 7 device on [...]
While Sprint may be the exclusive carrier to offer the HTC EVO 3D, further capitalizing on its relationship with HTC and its EVO franchise, the device may be sold internationally under the name of HTC Rider. Unlike other HTC phones for other carriers, the leaked blurry image of the HTC Rider shows its distinct relationship [...]
According to a report from Droid-Life, the launch of the Samsung Droid Charge has been delayed and speculation rests on the nationwide 4G LTE outage that has been afflicting Verizon’s network since earlier today. Apparently, Verizon managers are informing their employees that the Droid Charge launch will be pushed back to an unspecified date, likely [...]
Yes, the Motorola Droid Bionic will still be coming out this summer. No, it will not be the same Droid Bionic that many of you got excited about after CES. Motorola has confirmed that via an updated page that appears on Motorola Mobility’s website. While the updated page is labeled January 5th, 2011, don’t let [...]
As we posted earlier there has been an issue with the Barnes and Noble Nook Color. A firmware update was pushed out over Wi-Fi to many but not all of the devices. I was one who experienced this issue along with many others despite already manually updating the device. We are guessing that it was a [...]
It looks like May 8th is shaping up to be an absolutely huge day for Sprint as a new leak seems to confirm that the oft-rumored Wi-Fi only Motorola Xoom will be making a grand appaearnence alongside the BlackBerry PlayBook and the Nexus S 4G. Spantechular has posted an internal document that indicates that the [...]
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Verizon’s speedy 4G LTE network has been at a standstill since late last night and is still down as of 8 PM eastern on April 27th. The current outage has also taken down 3G for many ThunderBolt users, even for people who do not live in a 4G area. We first shared the news of [...]
The latest Samsung Droid Charge commercial makes the first one look like child’s play. From underground lairs to giant robots picking up giant sticks of 4G LTE, the Droid Charge’s latest commercial has it all. Verizon’s Droid Charge, the carrier’s second 4G LTE device, arrives tomorrow alongside the HTC Droid Incredible 2. Update: In a [...]
Droid Attic is reporting that Best Buy’s Free Phone Friday will make a triumphant return this week with AT&T’s HTC Inspire 4G, Verizon’s Samsung Fascinate and Sprint’s BlackBerry Curve going free at Best Buy Mobile through Saturday. The offer will require a new two-year contract and those who are eligible for an upgrade will apparently [...]
LG made their next member of the Optimus family, the LG Optimus Big, official and it will be touching down tomorrow in Korea. The LG Optimus Big is an absolute beast of a phone sporting a 4.3-inch NOVA display, a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, a 5MP camera, 16GB of storage space, and it’s powered by [...]
Microsoft has just announced that the HTC Surround NoDo update has entered the ‘Scheduling’ phase which means that it will be out sometime within the next 10 business days. According to Microsoft’s Eric Hautala from the Windows Phone 7 blog, HTC Surround owners on AT&T, Deutche Telekom in Europe and Optus in Australia will be [...]
AT&T hasn’t coughed up the HSUPA goods for the Motorola Atrix 4G yet but that doesn’t mean you can’t get HSUPA speeds on your Atrix 4G this very moment using some magic from the folks over at XDA-developers. Now, the process isn’t an easy one. If you’re not familiar with flashing or RSD Lite (a [...]
Apple CEO Steve Jobs and company Senior Vice President Phil Schiller have released some comments about the white iPhone 4 delays saying the phone was a challenge to make and that making the white iPhone 4 was “not as simple as making something white.” Earlier today, Apple confirmed that the white iPhone 4 would finally [...]
The Nook Color was updated this week to firmware 1.2 with a new app store and some improved apps as well as Android 2.2 FroYo OS. Unfortunately many users including me are having problems with the device resetting itself without warning, thus erasing the device. The Barnes and Noble community forums has a thread with [...]
Verizon has posted a series of videos on YouTube that touch on some tips for new HTC ThunderBolt users. The HTC ThunderBolt of course is Verizon’s first 4G LTE enabled device and that means that a lot of Verizon customers (and former customers of other providers) have probably made the switch. So, if this is [...]
Fring has announced that its latest software for the iPhone and Android has enabled group video calling for up to four people and it is now available for consumption on both the iPhone App Store and the Android Market. Fring’s new feature allows for up to four people to appear on the screen at once [...]
Boost Mobile’s website has confirmed the availability of their upcoming Samsung Galaxy device, the Samsung Galaxy Prevail, and the handset will be ready for purchase in just two days time on April 29th. If you recall, the Galaxy Prevail is a contract-free offering and will check in with some mid-range specifications including Android 2.2 on [...]
The oft rumored HTC Trophy for Verizon has been spotted at Best Buy which could mean that a release could be coming at some point in the near future. Or, if the past is any indication, it could mean nothing at all. There have been several instances where it appeared that Verizon might finally release [...]
The HTC HD7, T-Mobile’s Windows Phone 7 device, is currently available for the very low price of free at T-Mobile.com to those that sign up for a new two-year contract with the mobile carrier. There are unfortunately a few other caveats that come with the deal. First, you’ll have to be a new customer. Those [...]
Google has finally released its Google Docs software for Android and it comes loaded with a bunch of features that will certainly make those who frequently use the software very happy. After installing the application, which you can do if you head here, you can access your Google Documents from anywhere using any Google account [...]
Apple has confirmed that its iPad 2 tablet will be heading to 12 more countries this week, a list that includes Japan, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. Japan is going to see the iPad 2 launch on Thursday while the rest of the [...]
Verizon’s speedy 4G LTE Network decided it needed a day of rest before the Droid Charge arrives tomorrow as the second 4G LTE smartphone on Verizon’s speedy network. The Verizon 4G network went down late last night taking with it 3G connectivity for Thunderbolt users who have been booted back to slow 1x speeds. The [...]
Apple officially responded to the GPS tracking mess which received a lot of attention this week by saying they are not guilty and they will quit. Officially they say they are not tracking you in the Q&A posted on their press site. But since people are being creeped out they will quit. The first question [...]
Motorola promises to deliver unlocked bootloaders on future Android smartphones shipping in late 2011. News of the unlocked bootloader situation should bring joy to developers, hackers, and users who wish to install custom ROMs on their devices as a locked bootloader would prevent custom ROMs from working. However, there is a catch. If your Motorola-made [...]
In addition to the announced S1 and S2 tablets, a slide indicates that Sony may also be working on a Windows-based tablet in the future that would possibly compete against the Samsung 7 Slider. There’s no detail currently at the moment about the device, which is being called the “Freestyle Hybrid PC,” utilizing a slider [...]
According to a leak, T-Mobile USA may launch a 2 GB mobile broadband plan this Thursday for tablets, USB modems, and wireless mobile routers. The plan will cost $40, or $32 with a voice plan. According to TmoNews, the carrier may also introduce another change to the carrier’s cheapest $30 mobile broadband data plan offering, [...]
After a long and embarrassing delay, Apple is now officially launching the white iPhone 4 on April 28. The press release from Apple says they will be available at their Apple stores, online and at AT&T, Verizon and some “select Apple Authorized Resellers.” Which resellers was not included. There have been reports that Best Buy [...]
After having launched its 3D mapping campaign through Ovi Maps at the Where 2.0 conference in Santa Clara, CA, Nokia may be looking at an even larger re-organization campaign to deliver value to users through location services an apps. Nokia will be bridging its mobile phone business together with Navteq, which it had acquired, and [...]
We had previously reported that AT&T is cracking down on those who illegally tether their iPhones without a tethering plan, and now we’re learning that the carrier is sending out text messages stating that if users do not either cease to tether without an appropriate plan or continue to tether sans a tethering plan, the [...]
Early speculations about Apple’s digital cloud storage plans suggest that the service will launch for free initially, but that the iPhone-maker would eventually charge users a small annual fee for the service much like what it does with its cloud-based Mobile Me offering. According to Billboard, Apple may charge users around $20 a year for [...]
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The Best Way to Beat AT&T’s Data Throttling is to Have Everyone Consume More Data!
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Plantronics Marque Review: Small, Affordable, Awesome
If you’re looking for a great bluetooth headset, but you don’t want to spend $100 on a high-end headset, the Plantronics Marque M-155 bluetooth headset. Plantronics makes a number of headsets, including the Plantronics Voyager HD, which we gave a Best of 2011 Award, but not everyone is willing to wear the larger headset out [...]
