HP’s CEO, Leo Apotheker, is saying that HP is talking to a number of companies about licensing its webOS software. Of course he’s not mentioning who or when at this point. But this could be a significant move on HP’s part as it aims to compete with Apple, Google, and Microsoft in the mobile realm. [...]
If you look at a Google.com today you’ll notice a new black bar that spans the top of the page. The menu bar isn’t new, but the change in color may be drawing you to the Google menu bar for the first time. Why is the Google Bar Black? Google has just launched Google+, a [...]
What you see here is a mysterious Motorola phone that employs a large screen, new MotoBlur and no name. The image, leaked by PopHerald, could be any number of things but speculation currently rests on one of two scenarios. This is either the Motorola Droid Bionic or an unannounced device, possibly the Motorola Targa. At [...]
I’ve spent almost half a year playing around with Android tablets and while there is progress being made it’s clear that we need to see a marked improvement in the Android tablet experience if there is any hope for Android tablets. To stand a chance, we need a ‘Droid’ tablet to show off what tablets [...]
AT&T has finally gone ahead and made the upcoming HTC Status aka HTC ChaCha official and has announced that it will be arriving at some point this summer for a price that has yet to be disclosed. As we’ve seen, AT&T’s version of the ChaCha is extremely similar to the one that is currently available [...]
We still don’t really know exactly what caused Verizon’s 4G LTE version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G LTE to be delayed but it’s finally back up and available to those who want to ensure that they get the 4G tablet when it arrives. Back on June 9th, we learned that the pre-order had [...]
In the board rooms and staff offices of many a publishing concern there is an ongoing debate here in the Age of the Tablet. Should we create an App, or can we just rely on the web to disseminate, and hopefully monetize content? It is a worthwhile debate to have because, as we all know, [...]
Nook Color owners have one more reason to run into their local Barnes & Noble store these days thanks to the inclusion of a real world element in the latest Angry Birds app which rewards users with a free Mighty Eagle character. In addition to the free hour of reading that Barnes & Noble gives Nook owners, [...]
After recent speculations that Apple may release two distinct iPhone models come this Fall when the Cupertino, California iOS-maker is rumored to announce its hardware refresh, BMO Capital analyst Keith Bachman now is saying that Apple will only release one iPhone model this fall, following earlier rumors of the product. The new rumor stated that [...]
In a down economy, we’ve seen ‘will work for food’ signs in the U.S., but a girl in China is taking it to another extreme. The 18 year old was reported as having offered her virginity to acquire an iPhone 4 on a micro-blogging service called Weibo. The message has since been removed, and it’s [...]
With recent news that there are now over 500,000 Android devices being activated daily, it’s hard to ignore the scale and reach of Android. Moreover, if you’re not yet an Android user, should you be following the herd being led by Andy Rubin, Larry Page, and Sergey Brin? There are already many articles detailing the [...]
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Now that summer is officially in full swing, we thought we’d bring you the best apps for using while travelling this summer. We chose the categories below because they would be useful while on a road trip, waiting for a plane or in a hotel room. You can read, watch video, or play a couple [...]
Windows Phone 7 owners will soon be able to get custom and homemade ringtones when the Mango software update lands. According to Microsoft, you’ll be able to create 39-second ringtone files from any files, and the company is opening the possibility up to app developers to create features to allow users to easily create ringtones [...]
With the Fourth of July around the corner its assured that our smartphone cameras will soon be trained on fireworks. While a heavy duty DSLR may be your best bet for firework photos, it doesn’t mean you can’t capture some amazing fireworks photos from your smartphone. 6 Firework Photo Tips For iPhone or Android Not every smartphone [...]
A candy shell with sweet filling and a bitter core, that’s how I’d sum up the Fujitsu Stylistic Q550 slate Tablet PC if it was a confectionery treat. Nearly everything about this tablet is first-rate, except the slow processor. There are understandable reasons for that, but ultimately, while the Q550 can do the work, it [...]
If you’re sick of the cheap, plastic build of your current Android smartphone, perhaps you’ll be intrigued in Tag Heuer’s $5,000 Link phone creation, which melds luxurious metal, alligator leather, Gorilla Glass screen, and more. Puzzling, though, is why Tag didn’t go with a sapphire crystal screen considering the company’s legacy in making watches. Dubbed [...]
The Getty Museum in Los Angeles, California along with Google is bringing high tech to art lovers via Google Goggles, which hopes to engage museum visitors with additional content, background, and history on individual art pieces in the Getty collection. Perhaps housing one of the largest private art collections in the world, the Getty Museum [...]
As a number of states have passed distracted driving laws to ban calling and/or texting while driving, a new study brings to light a new technological challenge that legislation may not have caught up with: apps and the age of the smartphone. A small study conducted at the University of Alambama Burmingham polled 100 smartphone [...]
With the rise of smartphones, tablets, Internet-connected and 3G-ready netbooks and notebooks, and MiFis and USB modems taking up space at Sprint and other carrier retail stores, it’s hard to not become myopic on the potential and possibility of mobile broadband data beyond computing, phones, and tablets. Fortunately for us, Sprint and its partners have [...]
If you need a new smartphone and you’ve been thinking about pulling the trigger on Sprint’s latest release, the HTC EVO 3D, then you probably will be happy to know that Amazon is currently selling it for $150 on a new two-year contract. The change in price is a $30 drop from yesterday’s price. Amazon’s [...]
It looks like there is trouble in Motorola Gingerbreadville as a report from Droid-Life indicates that Verizon may have rejected the Android 2.3 builds for the Motorola Droid 2, Motorola Droid 2 Global and the Motorola Droid Pro, and the Motorola Droid X2. We’ve been hearing from a lot of Motorola Droid X owners who [...]
At the beginning of the month, we touched on a rumor that stated that RIM was at work on a 10-inch BlackBerry PlayBook model that was apparently scheduled to be out in time for the holiday season. Well, it appears that RIM has scrapped that project in favor of something that B4BB is calling a [...]
For those of you who are new to Android or are planning on getting an Android device this summer, you’ll be happy to know that Verizon is offering a ton of in-house training workshops for those new to the operating system. The workshops will be taking place at Verizon stores across the United States and [...]
While the details surrounding this remain murky, we can confirm that the popular Scrabble-like game, Words With Friends, is no longer available on the Android Market for Android Honeycomb devices. And the interesting part is, Zynga’s support team apparently has no idea what’s going on. AndroidPolice first reported on the disappearance earlier today and one [...]
Google+ may look like just another attempt to be “Social”, but the collection of services bring some amazing looking features to the Android and Google environment, allowing Google to take a swing at Apple, RIM, Facebook and others with one new product. If you work with remote teams, have a wide group of friends or are passionate about a [...]
Looking to get a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with the largest amount of storage space? Want to save $70? Well, then look no further than the deal that eBay has going on right now for the 32GB Galaxy Tab 10.1 which is on sale for $529. The deal has about 20 hours remaining on it [...]
A couple of days ago, we touched on the different incarnations of the upcoming 4G LTE smartphone, the Motorola Droid Bionic. The phone that we knew is dead and the new Droid Bionic that is coming our way this summer remains a complete and utter mystery.Many of you out there are debating whether to get [...]
Buried within last night’s press release for the T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide was an announcement regarding seven new cities that the Magenta carrier has lit up with 4G HSPA+ service. No, it’s not an extensive list but it’s just another sign that T-Mobile’s 4G network continues to grow. Toss in the fact that T-Mobile’s network [...]
As we get closer to the launch of the Motorola Droid Bionic, it’s no surprise that some of the other 4G LTE smartphones on Verizon are seeing their prices get slashed by online retailers. Just recently, the LG Revolution dropped to a mere $99 on a new contract and Samsung’s Droid Charge is the latest [...]
Every day carriers activate over 500,000 new Android devices, welcoming new users to the Android experience on tablets and smartphones. This is much higher than the 275,000 iOS device activations per day which Apple reported back in October. Most users may not care how many new Android devices Google is activating per day, but if you [...]
PCMag has run its annual “Fastest Mobile Networks” testing and Verizon’s 4G LTE network (surprise, surprise) ran away with the overall award for fastest network in the United States. The publication’s tests stretched across 21 cities and featured more than 140,000 tests. The results have produced winners in various categories and we’ll run those down [...]
We are going to show you how to make your own smartphone tripod adapter which will allow you to use any smartphone with any tripod. This is especially handy if you want to attach your Android smartphone to a tripod or monopod to get a steady shot or record video of yourself. Unlike the iPhone, [...]
In order to comply with local laws in Taiwan, Apple has amended its iOS App Store refund policy for that geographic market to allow for refunds of apps purchased within a 7-day window. Under Taiwanese law, consumers are entitled to trial any product purchased over the Internet, including apps, for a period of seven days. [...]
Microsoft is holding all sorts of events today to trumpet its release of Office 365 today. Office 365 is the business and Enterprise cloud solution aimed at those businesses who want to have their employees working and collaborating in the Cloud. Office 365 offers Office Apps, Sharepoint Online, Exchange Online, and Lync Online. There is [...]
The leaked images of Nokia’s Sea Ray Windows Phone 7 prototype revealed a curious fact–that device lacked the three hardware buttons that were required by Microsoft at the time that Windows Phone 7 debuted–Windows, back, and search. At the time of the leak, it was thought that Nokia had special access and privilege to modify [...]
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The Best Way to Beat AT&T’s Data Throttling is to Have Everyone Consume More Data!
We had previously reported that grandfathered unlimited data plan subscribers of AT&T Mobility have begun to receive notices that they are excessively using their data plans with as little as 2 GB of data consumption within the month, and now we’re beginning to hear multiple sources report that they are receiving notices with as little [...]
Samsung Galaxy Note Review: First Impressions and Size Comparisons
How big is it? Just saying the screen measures 5.3-inches diagonally doesn’t really help you picture it. So we compared it to the Galaxy Nexus, Droid RAZR, and Galaxy Tab.
12 iPhone Photography Accessories – Lenses, Stands, Filters and More To Enhance Your Photos
Apple made a lot of shutterbugs happy with the camera upgrades in the iPhone 4S — more pixels and a bigger sensor means an even better “best camera” to carry everywhere. Want to take the iPhone even further than that? With some additional accessories and apps you can turn this device into a mobile photo and video studio worthy of your enhanced skills.
iPhone 4S Battery Case Showdown: 6 Cases Battle For Power
The iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S are incredibly popular phones, but one of the biggest complaints for both devices is the lack of a removable battery and poor battery life. While there are tricks you can use to fix bad iPhone 4S battery life, sometimes there’s nothing better than a bigger battery. If you find your iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S is running [...]
Galaxy S Pen and Holder Kit Mini-Review
If you’re more comfortable using a regular-sized pen, Samsung has an accessory that should please you. The $59.99 Galaxy S Pen and Holder Kit has both an extra S Pen and a Holder that makes it the size of a normal pen. You get the side-button functionality and everything, just in a larger form factor.
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 [...]
