As we sit here and wait for Verizon to officially announce the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, at this point we’re still expecting it to arrive tomorrow, the best we can do is marvel at the device in the wilds. We’ve already seen it show up in multiple videos but today, we finally have a nice narrated [...]
Earlier this month, T-Mobile announced that it would be bringing a white version of its Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone to consumers on December 14th. Take a look at the calendar. It’s December 14th. And that means that T-Mobile’s white Galaxy S II is currently available for purchase through the carrier’s online store. Yes, unfortunately, [...]
Well, would you look at this? Verizon has finally broken its silence in regards to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus release date. Android and Me has received an official communique from the folks at Big Red and while the carrier confirmed the fact that it expects to launch the Galaxy Nexus this year, it did not [...]
Hot on the news of untethered iOS 5.0.1 jailbreak success on the iPod touch 3G, we can share major progress on an iOS 5.0.1 untethered jailbreak for many other devices. iPhone hacker pod2g has been toiling away at the first real jailbreak for iOS 5 and iOS 5.0.1. Read: How to Jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 for iPhone 4, iPhone [...]
It appears that Verizon has decided to play a cruel trick on those waiting for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus as the carrier has announced that the white version of the Motorola Droid RAZR will be launching tomorrow, December 15th, for $299 on-contract. If you recall, December 15th is the date that many, us included, have [...]
As expected, Nokia and T-Mobile have announced the first Nokia Windows Phone destined for the United States and it will be coming in the form of the low-end Lumia 710. The carrier and manufacturer did something unexpected as well. They released an official release date and pricing. Shocking. The Lumia 710 will be hitting the [...]
It’s a given that Apple will release a new iPhone in 2012. The rumors still point to a thinner iPhone with 4G LTE connectivity in 2012. While there are some who think we won’t see a dramatically thinner iPhone 5 in 2012, I think a thinner iPhone in 2012 is inevitable — and entirely possible. [...]
Flying long distance American Airlines? Lucky (or rich) enough to be in first or business class? Then your flying experience is about to get a lot more tablet-tastic. Starting today, passengers in the fancy seats won’t have to contend with the same plebeian in-flight entertainment system as the folks in coach. Instead, the flight attendants [...]
The other day a commenter reminded me that there many of you out there concerned about the radiation your mobile phones emit and whether it could be harmful. I did a story on this several months ago and the best that can be said right now is that no one knows the effects and no [...]
The Nook Tablet is proving as popular as its predecessor, with over a million shipped so far and more to come as we roll through the holiday season. If you’ve already scooped up yours or bought one to give as a gift, you’ll need a nice cover to go with it. If the selection in [...]
The long, long, long wait for the Galaxy Nexus with 4G LTE on Verizon should be drawing to a close within 24 hours. While some rumors swirled around last night that the Galaxy Nexus release date would be delayed again, possibly until December 22nd, but we have just heard that tomorrow is still the date [...]
When Microsoft releases its Windows 8 operating system next year, which will be optimized for tablets, the OS may be accompanied by a new music and media player that will also get the same finger-friendly, touch-optimized treatment. Screenshots of the new media player have been leaked out via Winunleaked. The player will allow users to [...]
After the netbook market had stagnated, traditional notebook manufacturers are renewing their efforts in that space with the rise of the Ultrabook form factor, which is said to deliver a higher profit margin. The latest report from DigiTimes says that many notebook-makers are leaving the netbook space to Taiwanese manufacturer Acer and Asustek, and are [...]
American Airlines is now first out of the gate with FAA certification for iPad use in cockpits on its fleet of jets. American Airlines had begun testing iPads for use in various phases of flight this summer with the blessing of the FAA and now the airline has become the first in the world to [...]
Sony is prepping a new portable music player with the Walkman branding and large touchscreen that will utilize the Android operating system in the form of the NW-Z1000, which was recently spotted at the FCC for U.S. regulatory approval. The device would be positioned as not just an iPod Touch competitor, but Sony’s latest Walkman [...]
An early leaked ROM for Sprint’s Samsung Epic 4G Touch Galaxy S II (review) smartphone indicates that the carrier may be dropping the Carrier IQ software that was preloaded on the device. It’s unclear when the new ROM will be updated for existing users, but the absence of Carrier IQ software suggests that Sprint may [...]
Verizon, provider of fast fiber optics in-home FiOS TV service, is said to be seriously considering an acquisition of media streaming provider Netflix. Speculations of Verizon’s interest were delivered by Mediatech Capital partner Porter Bibb, who said that the traditional provider of phone service is serious about Netflix, or something similar. Neither Netflix nor Verizon [...]
Apple’s personal voice assistant on iOS, Siri, has garnered a lot of buzz, for better or worse, since the release of the iPhone 4S, which is the device that the voice command software is available on. Since then, various developers have tried to replicate Siri’s success on Google’s open mobile OS Android with titles such [...]
Back in September, to the surprise and disbelief of Android enthusiasts and Droid 3 owners everywhere, a phone for Verizon called the Motorola Droid 4 leaked out. Why the surprise? Well, the Motorola Droid 3 at the time had only been out for two months. It came out in July of this year. Needless to [...]
The United States’ National Transportation Safety Board, in an unanimous ruling today, recommended that states ban all cell phone use by those sitting behind the wheel of a vehicle, except for in emergencies. The ruling is in response to a deadly crash last year in Missouri where the driver of a pickup truck sent or [...]
I had a new favorite stylus for my iPad until I saw an awesome looking Kickstarter project called the LunaTik Touch Pen Stylus, made by the same folks who came up with one of the most elegant and successful iPod Nano watch bands (also branded LunaTik and also sold via Kickstarter). The Dagi stylus that I [...]
By now, you’re fully aware of the saga involving Verizon and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. The phone was confirmed for Big Red’s 4G LTE network back in October but yet, we still don’t have any official word as to when it’s going to be released. December 15th is currently the prime candidate. Well, one online [...]
It’s the holiday season which means it’s the season of giving. And guess what? Google is doing just that. The company has announced that it will be extending free calls made through Gmail and the Google Voice web application. Unfortunately, this nice little gesture is only available to those living in either the United States [...]
The Amazon Kindle Fire should not be left in the control of your kids… unless you want them running up your credit card bill and don’t mind them viewing soft-core pornography. Ryan Kim of Gigaom made this point in a post about parental controls and the Kindle Fire. Imagine this: you pull out your Kindle [...]
During the last year we have seen great growth in smartphone ownership, apps and the types of mobile websites that bring information to professionals and consumers. 2011 has been, and continues to be exciting, 2012 promises to bring us more progress in the mobile space thanks to increased attention to the user experience, more advanced [...]
Microsoft is certainly pushing ahead with everything Windows 8 and betting the Tablet farm on its strategy there. But it is not ignoring iOS and all of those iPhone and iPad users. Just yesterday Microsoft kicked out a new, but not fully featured version of OneNote for both the iPhone and iPad (check out Kevin’s [...]
These days, pretty much all of my gadgets charge over USB. This means my nightstand and office outlets are covered with bulky, unsightly USB adapters. So I jumped at the chance to review the new Power2U AC/USB outlet. This new outlet from NewerTech is an easy to install wall outlet that adds two USB charging [...]
Skype has rolled out version 2.6 of its Android application and the software brings a feature that many of users have been waiting for. That feature of course is the ability to share photos and video with your colleagues, family members and friends directly from your Android device. You are able to do both of [...]
It’s getting to be that in order to follow the mobile tech news you need a degree in patent law. Lawsuits are as big a part of what’s going on as are specs these days. Seattle based Cequint has filed a suit against Apple alleging patent infringement. Damages are unspecified but Cequint is asking the [...]
We’ve seen the Samsung Galaxy Nexus for Verizon in photos and on video many, many, many times in the past. However, the photos and video you’re about to see today are a little bit of a departure from the ones of days past. These photos and quick video, courtesy of Droid-Life, show off the Galaxy [...]
Ah, technology, lobbying, and lawmaking. It’s a wicked brew. There’s currently a bill brewing in the US House of Representatives (H.R. 3035) that would allow companies to make robo calls to your cell phone. The proponents of the bill say this is necessary because so many folks now use mobile phones as their only phone, [...]
We’ve gotten a few tips that indicate that the Motorola Droid Bionic bug fix update, the one that should fix a ton of the device’s issues, is currently live and is rolling out to users right now. (We’re seeing numerous reports as well.) It should be available for download if you just head to your [...]
The good folks over at Tested are gushing about a new Microsoft Surface-esque devices called the ePawn Arena. It’s an exciting gadget that is probably going to be the next big thing in gaming. The best part? It costs just hundreds of dollars instead of thousands. The Arena is essentially a large TV screen with [...]
December 15th is currently the target date for the release of Verizon’s elusive Samsung Galaxy Nexus. We’ve heard that date from sources and others have been hearing the same thing. And guess what? More evidence supporting that date has mounted today as Engadget has acquired a pricing guide from Costco that lists the Galaxy Nexus [...]
Mindjet is a popular name in mindmapping software. Many Tablet PC users considered MindManager a key App not just because of its excellent mind mapping ability but also because you could do your work in Digital Ink. Mindjet has previously released MindJet for iOS that give you much of the mind mapping functionality, without the [...]
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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 [...]
