The time has finally come for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch owners as Apple has pushed out the iOS 5 update, its latest and greatest piece of mobile software. It has been 128 days since Apple announced the software at WWDC 2011 and just a few short days since it made the October 12th release [...]
Apple has promised that iOS 5 will be released today, October 12th. UPDATE: iOS 5 is out, get downloading. If you are on the East Coast, you are probably finishing up lunch, wondering where iOS 5 is. We are also getting a lot of questions from readers who want to know why other people have [...]
The new Find My Friends app that Apple shared at their iOS 5 and iPhone 4S press event last week showed up in the App Store today. You can get it for your iPhone or iPad only if you have iOS 5 installed, which releases today. For the app to work, all of your friends [...]
When iOS 5 finally shows up for the masses, you might want to know how long you should plan for the upgrade. Unlike a computer OS upgrade, and iOS device won’t take hours, but it’s not like downloading and installing an app either. Before you do the upgrade be sure to read our guide on [...]
From behind glass at its launch event to its second launch event, it has been a long journey for T-Mobile’s Samsung Galaxy II. However, that journey has finally ended and as expected, the HSPA+ 42mbps device is now on sale for the cool price of $230 on a new two-year contract. Those of you on [...]
Ever since Google and Samsung postponed the unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, we’ve been waiting for a sign of life. Last night, we finally got a pulse as Engadget heard that Google and Samsung might be announcing both of these in Hong Kong on October 19th. That of [...]
Yesterday Motorola announced their newest smartphone dock, the Lapdock 100. It’s similar to the Webtop dock available for the Motorola Atrix and the Droid Bionic, except that this one is a bit smaller (10.1 inch display instead of 11.6) and will work with multiple phones instead of just one. At the moment, the multiple phones [...]
As a MobileMe subscriber I am excited to read that Apple will be giving me a 25GB iCloud account to replace my MobileMe account. I can use it for no additional cost until June 30, 2012. The 20GB account plus the free 5GB will give us plenty of storage and far more than we ever had [...]
Have you been looking for a smartphone on Verizon not called the iPhone 4S or Samsung Galaxy Nexus? Well, then I think you’re going to be at least tempted by the deal that Amazon has going on right now on Verizon’s devices. Amazon is going to be hosting The Penny Pincher Deal, a deal that [...]
Patching a hole in their promise of “PC-free” functionality on iOS 5, Apple has released AirPort Utility, a new app that allows setup and management of AirPort Wi-Fi devices.
Apple’s newest mobile operating system, iOS 5 is available for download today. iOS 5 brings a collection of new features to old iPhones, iPod Touches and iPads. There are over 200 new iOS 5 features, which will change the way you use your iOS device. If you have an old iPhone, iOS 5 will help [...]
All of us ave had a great vacation photo ruined by blur. While you can retake the photo if you catch it at the right time, too often we don’t see the horrid effect of blur on our photos until we get them back to the big screen. Photo correction programs have been able to [...]
Apple’s iOS 5 release date is finally here today. I’m really excited to see how the new Notification Center will change one of the worst elements in iOS 5. Android handles Notifications better than iOS 4, but Apple seems to have caught up with Notification Center – the place where you see all of your [...]
iOS 5 is finally here. Apple has confirmed that today is the iOS 5 release date, which means you will soon be able to upgrade to the latest version of iOS. Apple typically releases software like iOS 5 between 9 and 10 AM Pacific (Noon to 1 PM Eastern), which means you should be able [...]
We currently sit three days out from the official launch of Apple’s latest iPhone, the iPhone 4S, and lo and behold, reviews of the Cupertino based company’s new smartphone have begun trickling in. Perfect for those of you that have been waiting to see what the critics think before taking the plunge. So, what do [...]
If you are one of the millions that has pre-ordered and iPhone 4S, you’ve probably been going crazy with the anticipation. If you ordered through Apple, you’ve probably found yourself trolling the Apple Online Store’s “Your Orders” page. Well, if you’ve resorted to that, you may have come across a certain “Preparing Shipment” statement when [...]
We’re pretty sure that Motorola is going to be announcing either the Motorola Droid HD aka Motorola Droid RAZR aka Motorola Spyder or the Motorola Xoom 2 at its event on October 18th. Luckily, both of these gadgets have been fond of making unofficial appearances and today, they have leaked out on camera once again [...]
Yesterday, we saw some iPhone 4S benchmarks that appeared during a hands-on video with Apple’s latest smartphone. And while they revealed that the iPhone 4S is two times as fast as the iPhone 4, they left us wanting more. Thankfully, some more benchmarks were released today courtesy of AnandTech and they show off how the [...]
Earlier today, we heard that Google and Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus device, the one they were supposed to announce today alongside Ice Cream Sandwich, might have been delayed due to patents. Turns out, that information is more than likely wrong, and we should be seeing press invites for an ICS/Galaxy Nexus event in the next couple [...]
The iPhone 4S has started shipping early to some customers, and now we have our first iPhone 4S review compliments of a German user who has had time to go hands on with the iPhone 4S. This is the first review we have seen of the iPhone 4S. The review comes from YoutTube user applemastertouch, [...]
Last week, Google and Samsung announced that they were delaying the Android Ice Cream Sandwich and thus, the Galaxy Nexus announcement due to the passing of Steve Jobs. The event was originally scheduled to take place on October 11th, today, but has been delayed indefinitely. Well, according to Eldar Murtazin, the delay had nothing to [...]
iCloud is one of the biggest parts of iOS 5. While we are excited about iCloud, we keep hearing, “What is iCloud?” and “Why is it called a cloud?” Have no fear, we have everything you need to know about iCloud right here, so that you’re ready for iOS 5 on October 12th. Unlike many [...]
As we predicted the iTunes 10.5 download page just went live at Apple, offering the newest version available for download for both Mac and PC. It doesn’t show up yet in Software Update on my Mac, but should go live there very soon. Apple will release iOS 5 tomorrow and iTunes 10.5 makes the music, [...]
Just a day ahead of the iOS 5 release date that will bring with it Apple’s new iCloud service one of the glaring omissions in the new Internet-based backup, storage and sync service is video purchased through iTunes. Users will be able to download all of their apps and music purchased through iTunes, but video won’t come with it. [...]
Amazon’s new $79 Kindle 4 brings reading eBooks to a lot more people thanks to a nice smaller design and a great price. The upgrade cuts a few features like audio and a physical keyboard in order to hit that price and slim it down. Most people won’t miss them. The smaller, lightweight design makes [...]
In addition to the other stores where you can get an iPhone 4S, Sam’s Club started taking preorders for the Apple iPhone 4S today at their club locations. Buyers can get their’s reserved for pickup on Friday, October 14 when the phone actually launches. Not every store will offer it so check with your local [...]
If you didn’t already order an iPhone 4S to be delivered on October 14, you will have to brave the lines in order to get one on launch day. Where you can go and get one? And what’s the best strategy for walking away with one in your hand next Friday? Apple Store The obvious [...]
Does the iPhone 4S only come with 512MB of memory? We won’t know for sure till someone tears down Apple’s new smartphone soon after the October 14th launch. Apple doesn’t always share specs like this unless they could make a crowd of enthusiasts at an Apple press event applaud and cheer. That alone may be [...]
It is part of the Apple legend that it will drop established technologies in favor of pushing forward with something newer. Remember floppy disks? It is also a part of Apple lore that it won’t bring something to market unless it feels it can do it right. I think we’re now in, and approaching, a [...]
The SlingPlayer for Tablets App for Android Honeycomb Tablets got previewed a bit ago and now it is available for the now familiar $29.99 price tag that Sling Media charges for each of its Apps. I’ve had a love hate relationship with Sling Media, its Slingbox and Apps for quite some time. First, the love [...]
Along with the announcement of the $199 iPhone 4S last week, Apple also unveiled new pricing for the iPhone 4 and 3GS. Now you can get an iPhone for just $99 or for free, if you’re willing to go with a 2 year old model. What many people forget is that the iPhone will end [...]
With the iOS 5 release date of October 12th bearing down on us, I wanted to share 5 things you should do before you upgrade your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to iOS 5. Apple is adding over 200 new features to iOS 5, which fixes many of the major complaints from iPhone users. One [...]
The folks at Stuff.tv seem to have gotten their hand on an iPhone 4S and have a video demoing Siri. We all know that canned demos at keynotes are just that, but this one appears to be in a room with some noise and if this is any indication of how Siri might actually work, [...]
Beginning Tuesday, AT&T’s HTC HD7S Windows Phone 7 handset will begin to receive the Mango software update, though HTC and Microsoft are rolling out the software upgrade gradually in batches so don’t fret if you’re not among the early ones to see a notification for the update. Unfortunately, Mango will not be an OTA update. [...]
A leaked slide from Samsung may hint at a forthcoming, yet unannounced third-generation flagship Android smartphone known as the Galaxy S III. The phone will merge some designs from the rumored Nexus Prime and from the Galaxy S II, but according to a tipster to Phandroid, the Galaxy S III may have a different design [...]
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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 [...]
