Like its South Korean rival Samsung, LG has signed a deal to license ARM designs for mobile processors in the hopes of creating its own in-house chips. The company would compete against Texas Instruments, Samsung, Apple, Qualcomm, Marvell, and others with ARM mobile chipsets. ARM Holdings, the body behind the ARM reference design, has announced [...]
The newly announced HTC Sensation smartphone will not only come with a number of new hardware specs, but will also launch with a new software keyboard called HTC Trace. HTC Trace will be competing against Swype to provide users with a different method of entering text on a touchscreen smartphone. Rather than pecking away at [...]
The HTC Merge, a world phone Android smartphone for CDMA carriers with global roaming capabilities, may be making its official debut on regional carrier U.S. Cellular come this Friday, April 29th if leaked documents are correct. According to popular blog Engadget, which obtained a screenshot of the carrier’s launch plan, the carrier is prepping to [...]
Looking for a good deal on a collection of Mac Apps? Check out this new Mac App Bundle from Maclegion that includes 11 popular Mac apps, tools and utilities. This bundle has a nice collection of apps that is good for all types of Mac users. We are quickly drawn to the the Data recovery and creative [...]
HP’s webOS tablet, the HP TouchPad, has shown up in a filing at the FCC which means that the device should be on track for its launch which will come at some point this summer. The TouchPad’s filing unfortunately doesn’t reveal much at all as most of the information within it will remain confidential for [...]
While Apple’s white iPhone 4 is expected to officially go on sale tomorrow, some lucky devils in Belgium and Italy have been able to take the device home early. iSpazio is reporting that a retailer in Italy called HG3 has sold at least one white iPhone 4 to a lucky customer while a report from [...]
Tweetdeck has announced that its latest and greatest software, Tweetdeck 2.0, is now available for download if you own an iPhone. TweetDeck 2.0 is not just an update to the original TweetDeck, no. Instead, it’s a complete overhaul, an entirely new application that should leave old and new users equally impressed. There is a lot [...]
By now everyone has read something about the controversy about Apple tracking people through their iDevices. Unfortunately, most of the information out there is misleading and/or wrong and has been from the beginning. Furthermore, not only does this misinformation not help, but it’s clouding the serious, legitimate problem.
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The same people at Geekaphone who brought you the interesting infographic about the iPhone camera which we posted have a new infographic about the environmental friendliness of the iPhone. Earth Day may be over, but you might still want to know if your iPhone is a “green” device. The infographic below promises to show you. [...]
The awesome yet very mysterious HTC Doubleshot is apparently going to be the successor of T-Mobile’s myTouch 4G device at least according to a report over at TMoNews. Just yesterday we found out that the HTC Doubleshot is going to be a Android 2.3 Gingerbread QWERTY slider which comes in addition to some other specifications [...]
It looks like we finally have our first possible release date for the HTC Flyer on T-Mobile as TMoNews is reporting that July 6th is looking like a good date that we could see the Gingerbread-powered (not for long, apparently) tablet hit the carrier’s network. We had heard back at the end of March that [...]
When we are done with our old gadgets there are a number of places we can take them to be recycled. But what does gadget recycling really mean. Some services will resell our old gadgets that still work, but for old monitors, desktops and other items the time has passed and the only thing left [...]
Today is launch day for the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer here in the United States and unfortunately, within several hours, this thing is now proving impossible to find as it has sold out at several major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Target and Newegg. For those unfamiliar with the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer, it’s an [...]
These days video interviews are become as popular as phone interviews to narrow down the potential job candidates and Skype is a go to service for many companies. If you want to make a good impression on a Skype job interview, you need to be prepared for a video interview. Skype just shared a collection [...]
While Apple has been coy with announcing an official release date for the white iPhone 4, we already know when it should be coming and that day is tomorrow, April 27th. Luckily, that day looks to be the real deal this time as the device has shown up in mass for a photo-op at a [...]
Verizon has finally spilled the official beans on the HTC Droid Incredible 2’s official release date and pricing and luckily it’s exactly what we thought it was going to be: a side-by-side launch with the upcoming Samsung Droid Charge with a price tag of $200. That’s right, the successor to the original Droid Incredible will [...]
Taking your smartphone on an overseas trip can be an easy way to stay in touch while traveling, but there are plenty of horror stories about data usage skyrocketing due to miscommunication, user error and unintentional connectivity. With more and more users switching over to smartphones and taking them with them while they travel, these tips are [...]
Sprint has finally made the release date and pricing of the upcoming WiMax enabled Nexus S 4G official announcing that the device will be headed to shelves on May 8th with a familiar price tag of $199 which will come after a new two-year contract is signed. We had heard previously that the Nexus S [...]
Evernote for Mac just received a nice upgrade that brings the sharing we have seen on the Windows Evernote update and the first desktop inclusion of Audio Notes as well as a collection of improvements to speed. The New Evernote for Mac is available now and can be found on Evernote.com, from the Mac App Store or [...]
Verizon has just announced the Casio G’zOne Command, a rugged and durable Android smartphone which meets military standards for immersion in water, rain, shock and more. This rugged smartphone is designed with outdoor users in mind, but would also be a good fit for construction users and contractors looking for a phone that can take a [...]
According to Nielsen more consumers are planning to purchase or want an Android phone over an iPhone or Blackberry. During the first three months of 2011 the company most noted for their TV ratings surveys asked mobile users which mobile OS they would rather use. Thirty-one percent desire an Android device while 30 percent long [...]
Now that we are using our phones as cameras more often, we are beginning to amass a collection of photos on these highly mobile devices. Many users will upload a photo or two to Facebook, but not as many will back up their photos to their computer by connecting their phone with a USB cable. [...]
President Barack Obama, one of the most technologically-forward presidents in modern history, was recently photographed with the iPad 2 tablet and Apple Smart Cover. It’d be interesting to see and know what app(s) the president uses on his tablet, and more importantly how the U.S. government handles security with the tablet. Obama has never been [...]
Appcelerator has just released a report that gives us a peak inside the mind of App developers for iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone 7, WebOS and other platforms. This report points to an uptick in cloud services in apps, a plateau in developing for Android Tablets, high interest in the promise of an Android tablet OS and [...]
If you need a case to protect your iPad under extreme circumstances, the G-Form Extreme Sleeve iPad Case might be the right choice. The iPad survived a drop from a one seater airplane at a distance of about 500 feet and lived to play another round of Angry Birds. Too bad the helmet cam they [...]
The synthesis between phone and camera would be complete if a design concept produced by BlackDA came to fruition. The case would turn the iPhone 4 into a LEICA 12MP digital camera. The iPhone would fit into the case and essentially be the camera’s storage and view screen, making the smart phone into an accessory [...]
YouTube may soon be launching a larger video-on-demand rental service as the company has finally secured deals with major studios, including Sony, Warner, Universal, Lionsgate, and a few smaller studios. The company has yet to release pricing information nor the specs for streaming videos and image quality, but the service will most likely compete with [...]
The Associated Press has recently reported a number of cautionary, yet scary, incidents of homeowners being wrongfully accused of downloading child pornography. One New York resident, who had not set up a password on his router, woke up to federal agents raiding his home. Last year, a Florida man experienced a similar visit when someone [...]
Looking for the latest deals and the hottest in bargain shopping? Look no further than your most beloved (or hated) social network as Facebook may soon launch its own deals service called Facebook Deals to challenge the likes of Groupon, Living Social, and Deals by Citysearch. Where Facebook has a lead is in its user [...]
Android may soon get its own native video chat that integrates with Google Talk and Gmail according to a Twitter message. The feature may be announced come early May at Google’s I/O conference. The Twitter message was posted by a user who allegedly works with Samsung. Fortunately, though, the video chat feature will be part [...]
Amazon has rolled out an update to its Amazon MP3 app for Android devices, which fixes a few bugs and adds some new features to the app. The app is one way for Android users to get music content on their devices, via a la carte purchases, since Google has yet to launch an iTunes [...]
At a press event in Japan, Sony has officially unveiled its first foray into the Android tablet space with the debut of two devices. Both devices run the Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system, but where they differ is the form factor. The first tablet, which has been leaked before as the S1 tablet, will utilize [...]
For a limited time, Amazon is offering a $25 Appstore credit with the purchase of an Android device on Verizon. The deal started today and lasts through May 1st and is a pretty awesome deal for those that are looking to snag an Android device from Big Red. If you want to get the best [...]
Earlier today, T-Mobile confirmed that the recently released LG G2x would be getting Gingerbread at some point in the near future and the carrier has announced that the original G2 will be getting a bump to Android 2.3 in the near future as well. We had previously heard that the G2 would be getting Gingerbread [...]
HTC has confirmed that its upcoming Gingerbread-powered tablet, the HTC Flyer, will be getting Android 3.0 Honeycomb at some point “shortly after launch.” There had been rumors swirling around about a quick update to Android 3.0 for the Flyer however up until today, there had been nothing truly concrete. While the company says that the [...]
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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 [...]
