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Adam took a look at the Android phones, now it’s my turn to give you my opinion on what the best Windows Phone 7 Smartphones are right now. My task is much easier since there are far fewer choices running Windows Phone 7. Verizon and Sprint are missing out on newer models with Mango already [...]
Verizon has restored 4G LTE service for at least some customers. Verizon customers with 4G LTE devices, such as the Droid Bionic and HTC Thunderbolt, began complaining of the data service outage as early as Monday evening on the east coast. Customers from just about every state complained of outages throughout the day. The outage [...]
We have already seen what is thought to be RIM’s upcoming BlackBerry 10 powered powered BlackBerry London and now we are seeing the first image of a device that is being called the BlackBerry Milan, a device that also is apparently powered by the software formally known as BBX. Milan just so happens to be [...]
It’s now clear that Verizon is suffering from a massive 4G LTE outage nationwide as an outpouring of users of Big Red’s premium service have reported that their 4G LTE devices cannot get data. In addition, the carrier itself has confirmed that it’s aware of the issue, that it’s working on it, but that it [...]
We knew that an update for Facebook’s Android application was on the way and sure enough, the company has delivered announcing a new and improved Android Facebook app complete with a new, faster user interface along with several new features that should bring it up to speed, at least looks-wise, with Facebook’s iOS application. At [...]
Apple has just cut the prices of many refurbished MacBook Air models in their online store by up to 25%. These MacBook Air models are from 2010, so they look the same as the ones you see on the shelf today, but they have an older Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Still, this is a [...]
Yesterday word broke that the Google was putting some Apps in the Android Market Place on sale for a dime. Yep, $.10. Not surprisingly Amazon followed suit today putting some Apps on sale for the same paltry dime. You can check out which ones at this link. Unfortunately, (unless I’m missing something) it’s nigh on [...]
Throughout the day, I’ve been hearing from owners of 4G LTE devices on Verizon who are saying that Verizon’s next-generation network is down. And after a quick poll of GBM staff that own 4G LTE devices, I think it’s safe to say that something is amiss as our devices are also experiencing a data outage. [...]
I’m a sucker for cook photography gear and unique iPhone accessories, so the Optrix HD case for the iPhone 4/4S intrigued me. The case turns your iPhone 4/4S into an extreme sports camera which you can mount on your helmet as you go mountain biking, skiing or other death-defying activities. The case is water-proof, and [...]
If you get a new gadget for the holidays, or any time of the year, there’s always a question of what to do with your old phone, game system, desktop, monitors and other random electronics. The easy answer is to recycle your gadgets, but finding the right place to recycle your gadgets can be a [...]
Microsoft has announced that it has launched an official Xbox LIVE application for iOS devices which is a free application that allows those that use Xbox LIVE to better communicate with each other amongst other things. The application is free and it’s available right now on the iTunes App Store for those that are currently [...]
Most of us should know the sound. We hear it on our TVs or radios prior to a weather or alert or test of the emergency system. I’d insert an audio file of the sound but we all know it is obnoxious. But that’s a good thing. Because if there is an alert or emergency [...]
Apple updated two of its own apps – iBooks and Cards. With iBooks users can read eBooks and documents which they load on their iPhone. The update includes the ability to read in a night-time mode with white text on a black background. There’s also a new full-screen mode that lets you only see the [...]
Ready to toss another possible Verizon Galaxy Nexus release date into the hat? Thought so. It would appear that a piece of evidence from an indirect retailer has leaked out and said evidence indicates that the Galaxy Nexus could be arriving on Verizon’s 4G LTE network on December 13th. Remember, we heard earlier that the [...]
AllThingsD got a sneak peek of the new Apple store opening in Grand Central here in New York City on Friday. From the looks of things, this location is set to be a mixture of the minimal, elegant design we’ve come to expect from these stores and the grandioseness of GCT, both blending better than [...]
If you’ve been keeping up with your tech news the past few days, and we hope that you have, you would know that Verizon announced two new 4G LTE tablets – the Motorola Droid Xyboard 8.2 and the Xyboard 10.1. Verizon, courtesy of Droid-Life, has been nice enough to compare some of the top competition [...]
Today’s free Amazon app is , a planner/calendar/tasks app that syncs with Google’s servers as well as offering a wealth of features to keep you organized. The ability to sync with Google Tasks is huge for me, as I’m always looking for a tasks/to-do list that I can use on my phone and the desktop. [...]
Nokia and T-Mobile have begun sending out invites to an event taking place on December 14th and while the companies could be announcing just about anything, our bet is on the announcement having something to do with Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform which could mean that T-Mobile could be the first U.S. carrier to play host [...]
Ever wondered about the process a manufacturer goes through in order to get a major Android update out to the masses? And more specifically, have you ever wondered how Motorola plans to get the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update out to its customers? Wonder no more as Moto has posted an extensive outline of [...]
We had heard that New York City was going to be lit up with AT&T’s 4G LTE network ‘soon‘ but we didn’t know when exactly. We also saw the network undergo a soft launch just a few short days ago in preparation for the big roll out. Today, AT&T confirmed that it will be launching [...]
It appears that the Samsung Galaxy Note has again passed through the FCC and again has compatibility with AT&T’s bands. And while we still don’t have anything in the form of an official announcement from Ma Bell or Sammy, it’s looking like an announcement could be coming at some point before the holiday season ends. [...]
The Galaxy Nexus is one of the most anticipated phones of the year, specifically the Verizon Galaxy Nexus with 4G LTE. While the Galaxy Nexus release date on Verizon was all but confirmed for December 9th, it looks like the phone will once again be delayed — a move that reminds me of the troubled [...]
We’re on Day 2 of Google’s 10 Billion Android Apps celebration. If you didn’t scoop up yesterday’s 10 cent apps, there’s still time as of this posting. And the new batch is already live, though not yet on the landing page (thanks Android Central!). There are several really good apps on this list. I just [...]
If you’re anything like me, meeting a person for the second time can be a frustrating experience. I love meeting people, but I am horrible with putting names and faces together. From tech writers at CES to the students I teach and even extended family, I can’t put names to faces. Thankfully, there’s an app [...]
If you look back over the past 18 months you’ll see many of us in the tech press, myself included, ponder, proclaim and prognosticate about the death of the netbook. The netbook has had a quick journey from niche product for Linux lovers to a cheap portable computing option for anyone from 11-year-old students to 45-year-old middle [...]
Google updated the web version of the Android Market recently to add a couple of features that should prove very useful to Android owners and app developers. Now each review shows extra meta data identifying the phone or tablet the reviewer is using and the version of the app they had when they submitted the [...]
One of my favorite iPad Apps, the Ink Blot Award winning Flipboard has just received an update to version 1.7 that now makes it a universal App, now making it available to the iPhone and the iPod Touch. This is a very cool thing. Flipboard has been a winner and a must-have App for the [...]
Microsoft is considering a possible decision on allowing developers access to native code on its Windows Phone platform, which could potentially open the doors to better gaming, more variety of apps that would have not been possible before, and improved performance on existing apps if they were re-written. In the past, Microsoft had restricted access [...]
T-Mobile USA is preparing an update for its HTC Radar 4G Windows Phone 7 device that would bring a number of new features to the smartphone, including the much requested Internet sharing capability known as tethering. Though tethering was baked into Windows Phone 7 Mango, Microsoft had left the inclusion of such feature up to [...]
The good news is that Grand Theft Autio (GTA) III is coming to Android and iOS devices come December 15. The bad news is that the popular gaming franchise’s release on Android will be to a fragmented list of devices, both old and new. The release is curious as it’s unclear why some Android smartphones [...]
With about a month left to go before the Consumer Electronics Show kicks off in January in Las Vegas, the Sony Ericsson Nozomi handset was spotted roaming around Hong Kong. The Nozomi moniker is actually the device’s code name and it is speculated that Sony Ericsson, which will become just Sony soon, will launch the [...]
Though the Kindle Fire was launched with its own proprietary user interface on top of Android 2.3 Gingerbread, that’s not stopping the developer community from finding alternative use and expand the tablet’s appeal beyond Amazon’s ecosystem. One developer, G1011999, was able to port Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich onto Amazon’s debut tablet and took video of [...]
In order to use the NFC capabilities of the Samsung-made Google Galaxy Nexus, users will have to use the original OEM battery that came in the box or buy one made by Samsung as third-party batteries would likely not work with the phone’s NFC feature. The reason being is that the NFC chip is wired [...]
Research in Motion had intended on calling its next-generation BlackBerry operating system BBX, a name that would have merged the QNX and BlackBerry OS together, but due to losing a legal fight for trademark infringement BBX is no more. Instead, RIM is naming the next-generation OS BlackBerry 10, essentially spelling out the Roman numeral ‘X.’ [...]
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So you want to sell your Galaxy S II or return it but you don’t want to leave your data for others to find? Here’s how to ensure that it’s gone. Don’t laugh, I’ve been reviewing smartphones for years and I could write a short book telling all the funny goodies I’ve found on phones [...]
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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 [...]
