A new photo has emerged of a 7-inch IdeaPad tablet from Lenovo revealing the device’s front and rear sides along with some specs for the yet to be announced tablet. The 7-inch model was recently seen passing through the FCC for U.S. regulatory approval, but now the new images raise concerns about what operating system [...]
MSI is prepping its own budget-class 10-inch Android tablet and the device was most recently seen going through the FCC, though little is known about pricing or release. The 10-inch slate would only maintain a paltry WVGA 480 X 800 resolution, which is found on today’s smartphones, rather than the higher resolution 1080 X 600 [...]
In addition to the full HD desktop dock that was leaked by Amazon recently, Verizon Wireless leaked two additional accessories for the forthcoming Motorola Droid Bionic 4G LTE Android smartphone in its earnings report. A slide for the smartphone reveals that the device will also get a Bluetooth keyboard from Motorola along with a laptop [...]
As I continue to check out the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the HP TouchPad, along with my ongoing usage of the iPad 2, I’m about to begin an interesting two week challenge. OK, that’s not being intellectually honest. This is one of those instances in my ongoing comparison testing when the the iPad 2 [...]
Concurrently with my experimenting to prepare Tablets to be used as my scripts in rehearsals for Southern Crossroads at Totem Pole Playhouse, I was eager to test out this new Automator feature in OS X Lion. Essentially the Automator action Text to ePUB File does exactly what its name says it does. It allows you [...]
Using a tablet while watching a ballgame may not be the smartest of ideas as an incoming home run ball can strike you in the head, but T-Mobile USA, in an effort to get more Android tablets to the masses, is teaming up with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to lease out tablets to [...]
Update: The source is saying that this document actually refers to Sam’s Club and not Costco as was originally thought. More evidence regarding the Motorola Droid Bionic’s launch date has surfaced today and unfortunately it’s not good. You may remember that we told you that there was a possibility that the Droid Bionic wouldn’t be [...]
A new leaked device from HTC, codenamed the HTC Ruby, was recently shown in pictures. Unfortunately, the pictures aren’t clear, and only reveals the device as seen through the mirrored glass surface of the HTC Flyer tablet. Not much information is known about the device or its specs at this time. From the image, we [...]
Apple has made it very clear that, as rulers of the iOS kingdom, they are going to own the entire economy. As 9to5 Mac reported, Google Books has vanished from the iOS AppStore – and any old Muggle can figure out why. Google Books, incidentally, is set to become the sole platform for the upcoming [...]
If you’re a fan of the pirate genre and are still smarting over this summer’s hollow and forced Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, we have the perfect antidote. Sid Meier’s Pirates! from 2K Games is one of the best games to arrive on the iPad. While it may not quite sport the cutting-edge [...]
These days we keep all types of stuff on our phones, which has raised concerns about the government or hackers snooping on our calls, emails and travel history; but according to a new survey you should be looking at someone much, much closer. Retrevo found that your significant other is quite possibly checking your call history and [...]
This week I have been working in all kinds of places, which means I am spending more time than normal on my ThunderBolt, which translates into horrible battery life. Thankfully the little yellow USB ports on several review notebooks have saved the day. The yellow USB port is becoming fairly common on new computers. It [...]
Users of the previous three versions of the iOS 5 beta may have noticed that the promised “Documents in the Cloud” feature was, up to this point, missing from the party. With today’s release of the fourth iOS 5 beta though, the folks at 9to5Mac point out that Cloud Docs support is now active. Documents [...]
The LG Thrill 4G for AT&T, the United States’ version of the LG Optimus 3D, has been lurking in the shadows of the Motorola Droid Bionic and Samsung Galaxy S II for some time now but today, it has finally emerged (sort of) and is now available to those who waltz into Radio Shack outlets. [...]
Apple is keeping the beta releases coming for their upcoming iOS 5. Developers can now get their hands on Beta 4, and they don’t even need to bother with iTunes. Registered developers who are already on iOS 5 beta 3 can download the new beta 4 OTA. Simply opening the iDevice’s settings app, and touching [...]
Apple’s computers have had the best out-of-box experience for several years. The experience is now even better with the introduction of the new MacBook Air models and OSX Lion. As someone that’s purchased more than a dozen Macs, I’m used to the unboxing experience. If you haven’t bought a Mac in a while (if ever) [...]
While discussing Verizon’s results from the past quarter, Verizon COO and soon-to-be CEO Lowell McAdam made a very candid quip about Apple’s next iPhone release saying that while his company had expected it this summer, the carrier now expects it to arrive sometime this fall. Of course, this isn’t new. There are rumors abound about [...]
With iOS devices being as popular as ever, gadget blog readers have been bombarded this year with everything that can possibly be spun as a story relating to iPhone, iPad, or even iPod touch. It can be utterly exhausting trying to keep up. To help you keep up, we’ve put together a list of what [...]
For Android users, Google Maps is the go to mapping solution, but Verizon has updated the VZ Navigator app with a collection of new features and a free trial to try to convince you to give the subscription GPS solution a try. Right now new VZ Navigator users can score a free 30 day trial of [...]
Verizon has a new promo out, which is trying to woo you towards the LG Revolution 4G smartphone with the promise of summer blockbusters and sexy stars. If you purchase a new LG Revolution with a 2 year contract you can get a free 3 months of Netflix streaming. The new promo runs from today through [...]
Last we heard from the HTC ThunderBolt Gingerbread update, it had missed its rumored June 30th release date. Things have been pretty much dead in terms of news for the update and it appears that there is a good reason for that. An HTC rep has confirmed to a ThunderBolt owner that the update has [...]
It’s not often that you see the entire roadmap for a smartphone manufacturer leak out and that’s what makes the fact that we now know LG’s entire 2011 smartphone lineup so exciting. Pocketnow was able to scoop the remaining seven smartphones in LG’s lineup for this year and there are a couple of phones on [...]
Apple claims that the 11″ MacBook Air can run for up to five hours on a single charge. Once again, Apple’s battery life claims are accurate and perhaps a bit conservative. It’s hard to take most PC manufacturers’ battery life claims seriously. The problem is that manufacturers often advertise battery benchmark results that don’t reflect [...]
If you own a Nexus S 4G on Sprint, you’re in for a little treat starting next Monday on July 25th. Sprint has just announced that Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread is going to be rolling out that day and it appears that it’s going to bring some pretty awesome improvements along with it. What updates exactly? [...]
In a shocking turn of events (not really), the price of the HTC ThunderBolt has plunged all the way down to $60 at Wirefly in a likely attempt to lure in those still on the fence about buying the upcoming Motorola Droid Bionic. Unfortunately, the offer is only for new Verizon customers which means that [...]
As some of you will recall I’ve been working with the iPad and iPad 2 for some time and have recently picked up an HP TouchPad as well as a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. I’ve been dutifully approaching each of the two new Tablets, not to see how they measure up to the iPad 2, [...]
If you’ve been licking your chops wanting to get a hold of the smartphone with one of the best cameras available, you’re in luck because Walmart is offering pre-orders on T-Mobile’s myTouch 4G Slide for an extremely cheap price. While most places are either offering it for $200 or a little less, Wallymart has taken [...]
Alright. so I realize many of you out there are sick of the rumors regarding the Motorola Droid Bionic. I get it, I really do. But the fact is, I’m about as anxious as all of you to see this phone come out and thankfully, it looks like the rumors and speculation are going to [...]
A new updated version of the Motorola Defy, which originally debuted for T-Mobile USA, is found that supports AT&T’s U.S. 3G bands, suggesting that the Defy+ may be headed to the nation’s largest GSM carrier. The Defy is a rugged Android smartphone that claims to ‘defy’ your lifestyle and whatever abuse you throw at it, [...]
iFixit already tore apart a new MacBook Air and found that the SSD can in fact be replaced. I tested an SSD upgrade on my 2010 MacBook Air and it is not that hard. It was rumored that the new models would have storage hardwired to the mainboard just like the RAM, making the flash [...]
File this under, why never to shake hands with strangers. According to a survey 39% of smartphone users take their phone into the restroom and an astonishing 19% have dropped their phone into the toilet. That’s right, one in five people you meet today, and possibly shake their hands, are using a smartphone which has spent time in a toilet. Ready [...]
The Samsung Replenish, heralded by U.S. carrier Sprint as the nation’s first environmentally friendly Android smartphone, will be getting another color option in the form of Raspberry Pink come July 24th. Currently available in Onyx Black and Arctic Blue, the Replenish is made from recycled plastics and come with eco-friendly packaging. There is an optional [...]
In the arms race of ARM-based processor, Qualcomm is increasing its research and development budget modestly and will be deploy its next-generation dual-core Snapdragon ARM-based chipset this year to manufacturers. The new chipsets will be based on a smaller 28 nm design, which would promise speed improvements while reducing the power consumption compared to today’s [...]
Fox will offer digital downloads of movies that will be playable on Android smartphones, marking the film studio as the first in the industry to allow such a feature for Android devices. Digital downloads playable on Android devices will debut in October, and the first title available will be X-Men: First Class. The digital download [...]
Lenovo has submitted a filing for a tablet, though it’s still unclear what the features and specs of the slate is at this point. The labels disclosed by U.S. regulatory agency the FCC designate that Lenovo may be naming these pads as either the LePad A1-07, a designation for China under the LePad branding, or [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
