UK retailer Clove has announced that it now has the Samsung Galaxy Nexus back in stock and this time, the devices have been patched with a software update that apparently takes care of that problematic little volume bug that has been afflicting Galaxy Nexus owners who use or have used their device on a 2G [...]
We knew that Amazon’s $199 Android-powered tablet, the Kindle Fire, was selling well. After all, it has occupied the top spot at Amazon since before it was released and Amazon itself claimed that it sold more Kindle’s during this Black Friday than any Black Friday before it. And while we still don’t have official numbers, [...]
We knew that Adobe would be rolling out Adobe Flash support for Android 4.0 (and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus) before the end of the year but at the time we didn’t know if that meant it would be out in November or December. Today, Adobe cleared a few things up and confirmed that Adobe Flash [...]
Ever been out after work and discovered that your mobile phone battery is about to die? Usually right when you’re trying to save some cute guy’s number or call your girls to tell them you’ve made a Justin Bieber sighting. Well now New Yorkers won’t have to worry about low battery life while they’re enjoying [...]
According to many sources, Apple will be launching a high resolution iPad 3 in March. But according to a new analyst with Barclays Capital, Apple could wreak havoc on the tablet competition by bring the iPhone pricing strategy to the tablet market. If Apple can follow through with this new iPad 3, and keep the earlier [...]
You knew it was only a matter of time before iFixit tore down the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and today, we have finally been treated to the highly anticipated dissection. Yes folks, the Galaxy Nexus has been ripped open and taken apart in an effort to reveal the mysteries of the first device that is rocking [...]
Last month, I told you about how my experience with iOS 5 and my iPhone 3GS had been a phenomenal one. Many of you wrote in to agree with me and many of you had a difference of opinion. Well, after a month of use, we’re still par for the course. I haven’t had any [...]
Every year about this time we see lots of news stories about retailers who are making an effort to combat customers’ “Wrap Rage.” Any geek worth his or her salt, and any consumer knows what this is about. Bubble plastic that is impossible to open without shedding some blood is the best example. Amazon made [...]
If you’re an Android or iOS user who has had the itch to potentially make the move to Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 software, you’re in luck. That’s because Microsoft has just released a web demo for Windows Phone 7 that can be accessed by Android and iOS users via the web. Yes my friends, it [...]
Well, this is a marketing technique with some positive momentum (or is that aggressiveness.) Microsoft has put up a demo of the Windows Phone 7 UI that you can load into your browser on an iPhone or an Android phone. If your are on the fence and thinking of switching and you want to get [...]
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Some gadgets seems really cool when you hear about the concept, but after actually using them you realize that tech has already passed it by. Sadly, I think that’s the case with the Livescribe’s Echo Smartpen for all but a small group of people. The pen records your handwritten notes and audio helping you keep [...]
Google has released a pretty massive update for today for Android users in the form of Google Maps 6.0. Why is it so big? Well, the update brings a number of features which includes new indoor navigation for transit and retail. Yes, that means that you can now navigate your favorite mall or your nearest [...]
We’re pretty sure that Verizon will be launching the Samsung Galaxy Nexus on December 8th. However until the carrier decides to make that date official, and it looks like it won’t today, we’ll just have to continue to wait. Luckily, we should keep seeing leaks pop up over the next week or so to tide [...]
A few weeks ago, we heard that Nokia’s flagship Windows Phone had yet to arrive. Well, it would appear that that device has been outed today as the Nokia Lumia 900, a phone that is reportedly scheduled to hit the United States at some point in early 2012. The Nokia 900 will apparently keep a [...]
Slashgear is pointing to an article in The Daily that have sources saying Microsoft is thinking about porting parts of its Office Suite for the iPad. We’ve heard this before certainly, and if you get past the emotions of rivalry and into the land of dollars and cents it only makes sense. While the focus [...]
Each year at the theatre I helm, we present an annual Christmas Show. Nothing new about that as we do shows all the time. The thing that makes each Christmas Show a little crazier than the others we do is that this holiday extravaganza involves a large number of children in the show. This year [...]
With holiday shopping in full swing, you are no doubt feeling the pressure to get your shopping list finished as fast as possible. We’ve been sharing a number of Gift Guides to help you shop for all kinds of recipients from iPhone to Android and gaming to reading. Here are some of our favorite holiday [...]
If you wish you could control the color and look of your car as easily as you swap out a new wallpaper on your iPhone, you better start saving up for the new Toyota Concept car that has a gigantic touch screen on the outside of the vehicle. This touchscreen allows you to change your [...]
Phil over at Android Central pointed out a trend the community over there is experiencing with regards to apps bought from the Amazon App Store. It seems that Android devices are getting a little confused about who should handle updates when a new version of an app comes out. A couple scenarios appear to be [...]
Those on AT&T’s network and are holding onto their grandfathered unlimited $30 per month data plan and dream of tethering may be happy to know that an app has snuck itself into Apple’s App Store to bring just that exact functionality. As AT&T requires grandfathered unlimited plan owners who wish to gain tethering capabilities to [...]
Asked whether people would want a phone made by Facebook, and an overwhelming number of the 1,500 respondents to All Things D’s survey said no. 81 percent of the publication’s readers didn’t want a phone from the social networking giant while only 8 percent wanted one. 12 percent said they’d consider a phone from Facebook. [...]
Google Catalogs is an app that allows you to browse some of your favorite, popular catalogs from retailers such as Nordstrom and Nike. Spanning over 125 brands currently with over 400 catalogs, home shoppers will be able to catch up on their shopping for tips, trends, pricing, and what’s en vogue this holiday season at [...]
CNET UK editor Rich Trenholm, a long-time iPhone user, recently wrote an editorial about why he is giving up his iPhone for–not Android but–Windows Phone 7. Trenholm highlights that it’s the UI that has converted him into “a Windows fan now,” highlighting the difference between the iPhone’s restrictive iOS platform and Android’s chaotic but open [...]
An increase in usage of the Facebook suggests that Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform is experiencing a healthy and sharp increase in sales as the holiday season kicks off. In addition to strong sales of the HTC Titan, it looks like the platform overall is experiencing growth. WMPU is reporting that there is an increase from [...]
While consumer interest has recently shifted in favor of slates, Gigabyte still has convertible tablet lovers covered with its latest Booktop T1132N. Unfortunately, though, pricing isn’t available at this time, but the T1132N should prove to be a portable, productive chameleon tablet that can change form factors depending on how you want to use your [...]
Code found within the iOS 5.1 beta seeded to developers reveal that Apple is prepping a successor to the compact Apple TV box. The new Apple TV referenced, which is still believed to be a companion set-top box accessory rather than a full-fledged Apple-branded HDTV, is given the code name of J33. Little is known [...]
Motorola has finally taken the wraps off of the Motorola XT928, an Android smartphone that was formerly known by its code name of Dinara. The device has similar design cues to the Droid Bionic where the front is concerned, and even the Droid 3, with sharp lines and rounded corners. Specs-wise, with a dual-core 1.2 [...]
It looks like Samsung will be expanding its Galaxy lineup of phones come 2012 as a recent trademark filing for the ‘Samsung Galaxy Sleek’ brand was uncovered. It’s unclear if the product will be a tablet or phone as the broad trademark description covers “telephones, smart phones, mobile phones and tablet computers.” With the company [...]
It looks like Apple is trying to get this one out there quick. Today, they have released code for iOS 5.1 to developers. This appears to be a minor update that fixes several bugs and updates APIs for iCloud storage. This update is available for the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 2, iPad and 3rd/4th [...]
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My search for a Twitter client that has all the features I need has come down to a couple of choices. Mehdoh is one of those choices and so far seems to be the best for my needs. I purchased a handful of apps to test and showcased them in the video I did a couple of [...]
We just showed you five amazing Cyber Monday deals that you can get through Amazon but we also wanted to alert you to a couple of deals that Virgin Mobile has going one for a few of its smartphones. The carrier currently has three smartphones listed at 50% for Cyber Monday and the list includes [...]
Amazon continues to be a hotbed of shopping deals as the Cyber Monday sales continue to roll out. Many of the best Cyber Monday 2011 deals at Amazon come in the form of limited time lightning deals that require speed and a watchful eye to purchase. These deep discounts can be found on the Amazon Cyber Monday deals page, [...]
It seems that our own Chris Leckness isn’t the only person that has an HTC Titan. According to its website, AT&T has sold out of the Windows Phone 7.5 Mango device with the massive display. The device is showing up as temporarily out of stock and Ma Bell hasn’t clued anyone in on when it [...]
If you’re the current owner of a Samsung Galaxy Nexus or if you’ve been waiting in the wings for a release on Verizon, you’ve probably heard that there is a nasty little volume bug that is currently plaguing the device. Google and Samsung are currently working on a fix but if you’re not the patient [...]
You’ll want to chalk this one up on the rumor board but it appears that ComputerWorld has learned that Verizon is seemingly planning on taking pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus starting tomorrow, November 29th, with a release scheduled for December 8th. Remember, December 8th is the date that we previously heard would be the [...]
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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 [...]
