Archives For Will Shanklin
Android App Emulator for Blackberry Playbook Leaked
The long-promised Android App Player for the Blackberry Playbook still hasn't been officially released, but a leaked version is now available to download.
Android Tablets Aren’t Catching Up to the iPad – They’re Just Multiplying
New global Q2 tablet shipment figures can be misleading. Make no mistake, Android tablets aren't selling - and the iPad owns the market.
Leak: iPhone 5 Display to Sprout Live Plants
A leak suggests that Apple will be dropping a big surprise on us this Fall with gardening capabilities integrated into the iPhone 5's display.
Apple and AT&T Still Facing Charges on iPad Data Bait & Switch
A federal judge has refused to throw all of the charges out - and the case is set to proceed.
Staples Coupon Will Slice $100 Off Any Tablet (No iPads Though)
This Staples coupon will cut $100 off of any tablet purchase in their stores through the end of July.
New Thunderbolt Display Can Turn a MacBook Air Into an iMac
The new Apple Thunderbolt Display finally serves as a proper docking station for MacBooks - a docking station with benefits, that is.
Fake Apple Stores in China Take Knockoffs to Another Level
Apple Stores are being faked in China that are so meticulously recreated, they should be considered for Academy Awards.
Look Out, Android Tablets – Amazon Just Locked Up CBS for Streaming
Amazon's tablet is coming, and it just may be a real beast. While there isn't any new information specifically referring to the retailer's upcoming slate, this little tidbit is very much related: Amazon has just, according to Techcrunch, secured instant video streaming ...
Sources: iPhone 5 to Add Wings, Spy Camera
Taiwanese newspaper Digicom, who has a strong history with Apple leaks, claims that the next iPhone will feature wings and satellite spying capabilites.
Coverjam Gives Each iOS Song Its Own Little Slideshow
Coverjam shows a slideshow of Flickr images tagged with your artist's name when playing their tracks
Apple Making Plans for the Post-Steve Jobs Era
Apparently Apple knows the Steve Jobs era won't last forever, as the company's board of directors is already discussing possible replacements.
At Least 62 Facebook Employees Are on Google+
A whopping 62 Facebook employees have Google+ profiles. This list proves it. Why is Facebook taking this strategy?
Microsoft Hires iPhone Army to Shoot Photos
Microsoft is using the popular iPhone app Gigwalk to hire photographers for its Bing search results. My, how things have changed.
Sony’s New Tablets Will Play Some 1996 Console Titles – Yay
Sony teased another video of the S1 and S2. It will apparently play PSone games on its Playstation Suite. Why bother giving gamers 15-yr-old console ports?
Hands-on: Spotify is a Tour de Force for Mobile Music Lovers
After our hands-on with Spotify on iOS, we can comfortable recommend this service to most music fans who have mobile devices.
William Shatner Was Briefly Booted From Google+ (Did He Post “The Transformed Man?”)
William Shatner's account was briefly banned from Google+. The reason for the boot is unclear, but we have our ideas.
Who’s Copying Apple? Smart Cover Knock-offs Get Certified by Samsung
These Smart Cover knockoffs that have (apparently) been certified by Samsung take Apple's "copycat" claims against Samsung to another level.
Raise Your Hand If You’re Sick of iPhone 5 Rumors
With the iPhone launching later than usual this year, keeping up with the plethora of rumors and "leaks" is an exercise in exhaustion.
Sorry, Droid Bionic – More Buyers Still Eyeing iPhone
A new survey shows that prospective smartphone buyers still prefer the iPhone over Android phones for their next purchase.
The Latest iOS Update is Jailbroken – No Such Luck for iPad 2
The latest Apple iOS update, 4.3.4, has been jailbroken. It is a tethered jailbreak, and the iPad 2 isn't included.
Is the iPod About to Kick the Bucket?
With iOS devices making iPod music players less necessary, could we see the end of the line soon for the popular MP3 players?
The Best VoIP Apps for iPhone, iPod Touch, & iPad
With more people opting to cut down on voice minutes or use their iPod touch as a phone, we give you the two best VoIP apps for iOS (plus honorable mentions).
Note to Gadget Makers: It’s About The Software!
The original Nintendo DS is outselling the new 3DS 2:1. This is just the latest example of a hardware platform only being as good as its software.
Apple Wins a Battle in the Patent War With HTC
Today Apple got an initial victory in their patent dispute with HTC.
iOS 4.3.4 is Released – Patches Jailbreak Exploit
Apple released iOS 4.3.4, which patches the PDF exploit used to jailbreak iDevices using jailbreakme.
New Jailbreak App Allows Multiple iPad User Accounts
One requested iPad feature that Apple isn't likely to deliver is separate user accounts. A new jailbreak tweak, iUsers, creates a different iPAd for each user.
Future Devices Will Run One OS – It Just Won’t be Microsoft’s
Microsoft recently suggested that one operating system will power all of our devices. Unfortunately for them, it won't be theirs.
RIM Stood Still, Lost Touch – and Got Passed By
With BGR's intimate look at the inner workings of RIM, we get a clearer perspective on just how complacent these guys became.
Gameloft’s Max Payne Clone ’9mm’ Lands on iOS
If Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto and Max Payne are your thing, you may want to check out 9mm (by Gameloft) for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It's available now.
Is This What Amazon’s Tablet Will Look Like?
With word that Amazon's tablet should launch in the 3rd quarter of this year, we show you our artist's interpretation (render) of how we think it could look.
Is Ad-Supported 3G Kindle a Preview of What’s to Come?
AT&T will be sponsoring an ad-supported 3G Kindle that will sell for $139. Would the retailer take the same approach with their tablet?
Woot Selling Refurbished XOOMs for $400 (Today Only)
Motorola XOOM is on sale (today only) at Woot! for $400 (refurbished WiFi-only model).
HD Tablet from Moto? Retina iPad in 2011 Makes Sense Now
Rumors of a "Retina" display tablet from Motorola could help explain why Apple may be planning a similar Retina iPad later this year.
AT&T Seems Confident T-Mobile Merger Will Pass
AT&T announced two new devices today that include T-Mobile's frequencies. They seem confident this merger will pass.
