Hulu Plus has arrived on the Android Market, ready for consumption. There is a slight problem though. Like Netflix’s debut on Android, Hulu Plus is currently only available for a select few Android devices, six in total, which means that many of you will not be able to install it just yet. So, you’re probably [...]
It’s been awhile since we heard from the LG Thrill 4G but AT&T has finally updated interested parties with some information as to when we might see it released. The carrier has announced that the LG Thrill 4G, known as the Optimus 3D outside the U.S., will be landing on Ma Bell at some point [...]
Last week, between packing up the HTC Flyer for return and unwrapping a Fujitsu Stylistic Q550 for review, I found myself in tablet heaven with five – FIVE – slates at my fingertips. How could I not share the marvelous sight with you?
Touchscreens aren’t new to cars, but just like on our phones and tablets, the screens are getting larger and the user interfaces are getting better. The new MyFord Touch system is an evolution of the voice controlled SYNC system which we reviewed last summer, adding in a touchscreen and easy access to smartphone apps like [...]
Just a few hours ago, it became known that the Motorola Atrix 4G Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread update would be arriving in July. What we didn’t know was that the Gingerbread update is going to be unlocking the Atrix 4G’s bootloader. With HTC unlocking the bootloaders on all of its future phones, Motorola has taken some [...]
It’s taken a couple of days but all of the pieces are in place for Verizon’s new tiered data plans and we wanted to run down all of the intel that’s been gathered in one, quick and painless post. Before we get into it though, there is something that you should know. None of this [...]
Yesterday, T-Mobile made a statement defending its deal with AT&T and today it was AT&T’s turn to unleash some juicy details unto the world with AT&T’s General Counsel Wayne Watts stating that he expects the merger to get approved by March of 2012. Speaking to reporters in Washington, Watts said that the deal is on [...]
This week my family and I will be leaving on a long two-week trip around the Southeastern United States taking some of our favorite mobile tech toys with us. I thought I’d share with you what we are taking to make the journey fun and efficient. Last summer our editor Josh Smith took what he [...]
Just a day after Nokia unveiled it’s MeeGo-powered N9 smartphone, another of its MeeGo devices, the N950, has come to the surface showing off its design for the very first time. A trove of press photos have been unearthed that show off a device that will apparently never hit shelves and will instead only be [...]
Motorola has already told consumers that the Droid Bionic is coming out this summer and according to a tweet today, it appears that that summer release is still on track. The company also confirmed that it was working on some new updates but as of right now, it’s unclear if it’s referring to the upgrades [...]
If you loathe hearing Lady Gaga ringtones at the movie theater you may want to enjoy your morning commute while you can. While telling us about all the thought that goes into how you car’s horn sounds Ford told us that customized “ringtone” style horns may be here sooner than you think. That’s right, your [...]
If a report from BriefMobile holds up, AT&T’s Motorola Atrix 4G will be seeing its Gingerbread update roll out at some point during the month of July as Motorola and AT&T have finally gotten down to the final build. We had previously heard that the Atrix 4G’s boost to Android 2.3 would arrive in June [...]
Looks like HP is starting to crank up the marketing steam a bit for the HP TouchPad. This commercial features boxer and politician Manny Pacquaio showing of the TouchPad, while he’s showing off himself.
I am mystified as to how Xoom owners are putting up with all of the nonsense spewed their way from Motorola. Every single day it seems like there is another mishap and today is no different. You see, Motorola rolled out Android 3.1 to Xooms outside of the United States and lo and behold, Motorola [...]
Bloomberg is reporting that Apple is going to be releasing the iPhone 5 in September, something we’ve already heard, and it will be coming with a faster processor and a better camera on board. The report claims that the next iPhone will feature an A5 processor and an 8MP camera which will be a step [...]
At the CommunicAsia 2011 conference today, Sony Ericsson announced a couple of new Xperia-branded handsets, the Xperia active and Xperia ray, both of which will be powered by Android 2.3 Gingerbread and hit markets worldwide at some point in Q3 of this year. First, we have the Xperia active which is a phone for those [...]
The HTC EVO 3D doesn’t officially arrive until Friday but that won’t stop those who pre-ordered from getting their hands on it a day early as shipments will apparently start arriving on door steps today. That must feel nice for those of you that pre-ordered the phone at Best Buy all the way back on [...]
The Internets are abuzz with word from DigiTimes that Amazon is prepping a Tablet for the fall. Yes, that’s a Tablet, not just a Kindle refresh. Or will it be something akin to the Nook? No one is really sure and the company that comes closest to Apple in keeping its secrets secret is Amazon. [...]
A few of you that know that I currently sport an iPhone 3GS , that my contract is up this August and that I have been weighing my options. The iPhone 5 is supposed to be out in either August or September and because I love my 3GS and iOS 5 is exciting, a new [...]
Pogoplug is updating their service to turn your computer into your own personal cloud storage hub essentially eliminating the need for one of the company’s Pogoplug hardware devices, although it will work with those devices too. Here are 9 cool new features that make Pogoplug a suitable replacement for Amazon Cloud Drive and Cloud Player, Google Music [...]
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It’s that time again where we bring you what we think are the five best Android smartphones for your money. June’s list is a complete overhaul as every single phone that was May’s list has been replaced by new hardware. Summer has generally been an extremely fruitful season for new Android phones and the summer [...]
Head over to the App store on pretty much any device these days and you’ll find apps designed to let companies listen to what you, the consumer, want. The paradigm shift which allows us to weld so much power in the palm of our hands owes as much to the baseball unions and supermodels of [...]
In a statement today, T-Mobile has defended its proposed merger with AT&T stating that the opponents of the deal have “failed to offer any credible arguments to support their view” and that there is in fact, despite what others are saying, a spectrum crisis at hand. Earlier today Sprint, a carrier that has voiced strong [...]
In addition to launching the MeeGo powered N9 smartphone today, Nokia also announced the official dates of its annual Nokia World conference that will be starting on October 26th in London. That of course now makes October 26th the popular day for a Windows Phone 7 announcement. We know that Nokia is prepping its first [...]
If you’ve been looking to get on Verizon’s 4G LTE network and haven’t wanted to shell out the big bucks, look no further than Wirefly’s deal for the recently released LG Revolution which has been dropped down to a paltry $100 with a new two year contract. The best is that the price doesn’t just [...]
At the same event that Sprint and Motorola renewed their vows with the Motorola Photon 4G, Motorola and Virgin Mobile also announced a fairly good looking smartphone called the Motorola Triumph. Like most smartphone announcements, both companies failed to deliver a release date. Today however, evidence has surfaced that indicates that the phone may be [...]
It’s been almost a month since T-Mobile sold the LG-made G2x and it’s becoming clearer by the day that inventory restraints might not be the actual reason for the issues the carrier is having with the supply. And to make matters worse, some evidence has popped up indicating that T-Mobile still has absolutely no idea [...]
HTC has some mysterious devices floating around right now and it looks like we might finally get some confirmation on at least one of them as the company is rumored to be hosting an event in London on June 27th where it will be showing us “where design and advanced technology can lead.” The claim, [...]
Verizon announced today that it is bringing its 4G LTE network to 12 new markets and will be expanding service in three other cities starting July 21st. The list of cities that will see 4G LTE service come July are: Springfield, Massachusetts Huntsville, Alabama Knoxville, Tennessee Greenboro-Winston, Salem-Highpoint, North Carolina Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Augusta, Georgia [...]
T-Mobile’s LG-made G-Slate tablet just saw a drop in price, possibly due to poor sales, and it appears that the carrier is preparing to try and make a big sales push as a leaked document has revealed that the company is now “legally” able to “definitively” say that the G-Slate is two times faster than [...]
Yesterday, it became apparent that something was afoot in regards to Verizon’s shift towards tiered data plans, a move that will likely go into effect on or around the 7th of July. Well, today, there is actually some good news to report as some evidence has surfaced indicating that only new customers will be affected [...]
The iCloud service from Apple will officially launch this Fall alongside iOS 5, but for developers and brave end users, the service is live right now. The iCloud service includes 5GB of storage for free, which sounds like a lot, but is quite easy to fill up. When you do fill up your iCloud storage, [...]
Just in case you wanted to buy your Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 from Sprint, the carrier has announced that it will start carrying the recently released tablet online starting June 24th. It will then be available in actual Sprint stores a month later on July 24th. Both purchase options are going to cost you $499 [...]
Over the weekend I posted about Bamboo Paper, an Inking and doodling App for the iPad, that Wacom is marketing along side its Bamboo Stylus for the iPad. I had recently ordered a Bamboo Stylus and it came in this morning. I like what I see and feel. I’ve used and tested quite a few [...]
The iPad 2 Smart Cover allows you to turn the iPad 2 on ad off by opening and closing the Smart Cover, much like the light in your fridge. This magnetic marvel is a handy feature and now that third-party case manufacturers have had a chance to go hands on, we are seeing a number of iPad [...]
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Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE Review: A Worthy Successor to the Original (Video)
When Sprint had debuted the original WiMax-capable HTC EVO 4G nearly two years ago, it was an instant hit on the Now network. Not only was the HTC EVO 4G the first 4G smartphone in the world taking advantage of Sprint’s then speedy WiMax network, but it brought some new features and pizzazz to the [...]
Last year Toshiba waded into the Android tablet market with the Thrive, a 10.1-inch slate that served as the company’s response to what they deemed missing in the then current crop. Thus, it had several full-size ports, a rugged-ish exterior, and a thick chassis to accommodate both. Though a decent tablet, the Thrive didn’t generate [...]
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Google Search App iPhone and iPad Update Looks Beautiful (Video)
Google just delivered a beautiful update to the company’s Google Search app for the iPhone and iPad The Google Search app for iPhone and iPad replaced Safari as my browser of choice, earning a spot in the iPhone and iPad dock. It’s faster and offers a beautiful new full screen image search which looks awesome on the [...]
Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE Review: A Worthy Successor to the Original (Video)
When Sprint had debuted the original WiMax-capable HTC EVO 4G nearly two years ago, it was an instant hit on the Now network. Not only was the HTC EVO 4G the first 4G smartphone in the world taking advantage of Sprint’s then speedy WiMax network, but it brought some new features and pizzazz to the [...]
Ballistic Tough Jacket iPad Case Review: Serious Protection at a Bargain
Ballistic Cases compete with companies like Otterbox to offer more protection than a typical iPad case. The Ballistic Tough Jacket iPad Case for the New iPad and iPad 2 shields your iPad from accidents at a a better price than Otterbox. The Ballistic Tough Jacket uses three layers of shielding on the back, extra absorption on [...]
