Thursday, November 3, 2011

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Motorola unveils two Honeycomb tablets: XOOM 2, Xoom 2 Media Edition arrive first in the UK
November 3, 2011 at 9:25 PM
 
The Motorola XOOM, the first Honeycomb-running tablet, wasn't exactly the most successful one out there, but that didn't stop Motorola from announcing two new tablets in the XOOM family today…
   
   
Sony Ericsson shows off Swype style virtual keyboard for all 2011 Xperia models getting update
November 3, 2011 at 9:22 PM
 
Sony Ericsson released a video showing that a swipe to type virtual keyboard similar to Swype will be included in the update heading to Sony Ericsson's 2011 Xperia models and will come pre-installed on the Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S...
   
   
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc HD rumored with a 720p display in tow
November 3, 2011 at 9:08 PM
 
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc HD is rumored to be the name of the company's next flagship smartphone. It is said that the device will come with a 720p display and a camera that can shoot video in 1080p...
   
   
Motorola XOOM 2
November 3, 2011 at 9:02 PM
 
The Motorola XOOM 2 is the successor to the XOOM, the first Honeycomb tablet. It comes with an equally sized 10.1-inch screen. Under the hood, there's a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM, while on the back there's a 5-megapixel camera.
   
   
LG Optimus Pro Review
November 3, 2011 at 8:19 PM
 
There is always a niche market for phones with portrait physical QWERTY, and the LG Optimus Pro banks on that fact, trying to lure some of the BlackBerry fans by mimicking their favorite keyboard style, but slapping Android and a 2.8" touchscreen on the phone.The screen size is larger than on most phones with this form factor, which might make you think the keyboard is a bit redundant. Is it so? Read on our review to find out…
   
   
Android Market finally getting PayPal checkouts?
November 3, 2011 at 8:14 PM
 
The bumpy road to PayPal payments on the Android Market started with rumors as early as last year, but up until then nothing has changed. Actually, more has worsened with PayPal accusing Google…
   
   
Gingerbread for the LG Optimus 3D improves HSPA+ connectivity, brings 3D video editing and more
November 3, 2011 at 7:36 PM
 
An early ROM build of the Gingerbread update for the LG Optimus 3D recently leaked on XDA Developers and shows what owners of the smartphone should expect getting from the new software version...
   
   
Opera Mobile and Opera Mini updated with data counters to clamp down on those overages
November 3, 2011 at 6:51 PM
 
Apart from Android, the popular mobile browsers Opera Mini and Opera Mobile have now been updated to the 6.5 and 11.5 versions, respectively, now for BlackBerry, iOS and Symbian users. The biggest addition in the changelog is a data counter...
   
   
Alcatel One Touch 995 shots surface, might bring Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to the masses
November 3, 2011 at 6:38 PM
 
The Alcatel One Touch 995 has surfaced on the web and is rumored to be an affordable Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone. Allegedly, it packs a 4.3-inch display, a 1.4GHz processor and a 5-megapixel camera...
   
   
Verizon plans "Turbo" network speed mode for apps, takes tiered data to the micro level
November 3, 2011 at 6:25 PM
 
The idea is to dynamically allocate more bandwidth for a small fee to an app via a "turbo" mode, which would be a welcome boost while you are streaming video over a congested network in peak hours, for example. It will be available for via a microtransaction API the carrier is developing...
   
   
More HTC Rezound videos show it off before Verizon's announcement: boasts a 720p screen, Beats Audio
November 3, 2011 at 6:23 PM
 
The HTC Rezound has quietly captured our imagination in recent days – with leaks here and there, we're eagerly anticipating tonight's unveiling of the device by Verizon and we have a good reason for that...
   
   
Sprint still looking for a solution to the iPhone 4S speed issue, having troubles replicating it
November 3, 2011 at 5:44 PM
 
The Sprint iPhone 4S 3G speed flaw has spawned a long thread on the carrier's online community web page. However, Sprint is having troubles solving it as it is challenged with replicating the issue...
   
   
LG Electronics stock slips 14% as company prepares to sell $890 million in shares
November 3, 2011 at 5:41 PM
 
LG Electronics shared dropped 14% on Thursday, the biggest drop the company has experienced in the last three years, after reports appeared that LG is planning an $890 million share sale…
   
   
Asus Tranformer Prime tablet taken apart by the FCC, exposing the Tegra 3 quad-core chip
November 3, 2011 at 4:26 PM
 
The Asus Tranformer Prime Android slate has been disassembled by the FCC, exposing the first quad-core ARM-based chip to enter a retail device, NVIDIA Tegra 3, aka Kal-El...
   
   
PCD Wrangler
November 3, 2011 at 3:29 PM
 
PCD Wrangler is a rugged clamshell phone with two color displays, 1.3MP camera, microSD card slot, Bluetooth and speakerphone.
   
   
Apple's next generation tablet just a stop-gap until Apple iPad 3 launch in Q3 2012?
November 3, 2011 at 2:29 PM
 
According to a report in Thursday's DigiTimes, Apple is about to put into production it's next-gen Apple iPad; the same report cites sources as saying that this model is being considered an upgraded iPad 2 and the the real Apple iPad 3 will not be released until the third quarter of 2012 at the earliest...
   
   
AT&T brings the price of the Samsung Galaxy Tab down to $99.99 on contract
November 3, 2011 at 12:26 PM
 
Thursday is the last day that you can take advantage of a huge price cut on AT&T's version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab; with a signed 2-year contract and a monthly $35 data plan, you can pick up the 7 inch tablet for $99.99, down from $399.99...
   
   
Costco offering special deal for T-Mobile's HTC Sensation 4G and Samsung Galaxy S II
November 3, 2011 at 12:03 PM
 
Android Central has been told by Costco that the special deal they are offering for two T-Mobile lines with unlimited data, talk and text for $69 per line is for those who buy the HTC Sensation 4G and the Samsung Galaxy S II from the members only warehouse retailer...
   
   
DroidLanding reactivated, contest coming
November 3, 2011 at 10:59 AM
 
Get ready DROID fans for another possible scavenger hunt from Verizon with the most likely prize being the Motorola DROID RAZR; a tweet from DroidLanding states that reactivation protocols have been initiated which in plain English means that a contest should be coming soon...
   
   
Apple confirms battery bug, seeds fix in iOS 5.0.1 to devs
November 3, 2011 at 7:44 AM
 
Apple confirmed that there have been users reporting battery life issues, and has seeded the beta for update 5.0.1 of iOS to developers, and the update contains bug fixes for battery life problems, and more...
   
   
Win one of ten Amazon Kindle Fire tablets and a $250 gift card from the online retailer
November 3, 2011 at 7:36 AM
 
In exchange for a "like" on Facebook, Amazon will enter you in a contest where you can win one of ten Amazon Kindle Fire tablets and a $250 gift card; the Kindle Fire is scheduled to launch on November 15th bringing the smooth as "Silk" browser with it...
   
   
House passes bill to freeze additional cell taxes
November 3, 2011 at 5:34 AM
 
On Tuesday, the US House of Representatives passed the Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2011, which will implement a freeze on raising or creating new taxes for the next 5 years. According to the bill...
   
   
Apple is building its own Maps, but will it matter?
November 3, 2011 at 5:05 AM
 
Apple has obviously been busy at work building its own map application to replace Google Maps on iOS, but what does Apple Maps need to be able to do, and when will we see it?...
   
   
BBM Music is getting the green light to launch within the next 24 hours in US, Canada, and Australia
November 3, 2011 at 4:01 AM
 
After being in closed beta for some time now, RIM has finally given the thumbs up to launch its subscription-based streaming service in BBM Music for good. Besides the obvious ability to stream specific songs with the service...
   
   
Reminder: We'll be covering the HTC event tomorrow starting at 3:00 PM EST
November 3, 2011 at 3:16 AM
 
From the sound of it all, the rumors and recent information of late point to the realization that we'll more than likely see the HTC Rezound being officially announced. Slated for Verizon Wireless, this anticipated Android powered smartphone was commonly referred...
   
   
Steve Jobs' biography sells 380,000 copies in the States during the first week
November 3, 2011 at 2:44 AM
 
Even after his death, Americans can't get enough of Steve Jobs as his biography sold 380,000 copies in its first week on sale which already puts the book on the list of top sellers for 2011; it outsold the next best-seller by a 3 to 1 margin...
   
   
T-Mobile's BlackBerry Torch 9810 is arriving on November 9 for $249.99 - pre-sales are available now
November 3, 2011 at 1:27 AM
 
Without hesitation, T-Mobile officially announced today the upcoming availability of the BlackBerry Torch 9810, which will go on sale nationwide through T-Mobile retail stores and select dealers starting on November 9th. However, if you happen to be a T-Mobile business...
   
   
Google releases official Gmail app for iOS
November 3, 2011 at 1:18 AM
 
Google has released an official Gmail app for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, which will allow for a more native Gmail experience for iOS users over the standard Mail app...
   
   
Pizza Hut app launches on Windows Phone
November 3, 2011 at 12:39 AM
 
Popular restaurant chain Pizza Hut has just launched their free application in the Windows Phone Marketplace that allows users to find locations and even place take-out orders directly from the app…
   
   
Original Samsung Galaxy Tab from Verizon gets Gingerbread update
November 3, 2011 at 12:37 AM
 
A firmware update for the Verizon-sold Samsung Galaxy Tab brings Android 2.3.5 to the tablet; among the changes that the update brings is an improved word selection and copy function and a feature that gives you access to your real-time data usage so that you don't go over your monthly amount...
   
   
T-Mobile brings 6 new devices to its lineup today just in time for the fall season
November 3, 2011 at 12:15 AM
 
Now that we're in the heart of the busy fall season, T-Mobile managed to bring 6 new devices to its lineup to give its customers a lot of variety to choose from – well, that's if they're in the market for smartphones and tablets...
   
   
Nokia axes plans for the 600
November 2, 2011 at 11:55 PM
 
Nokia has abruptly decided to cancel all plans for the unreleased Symbian Belle powered 600 saying that they have decided not to ship it to markets after careful consideration…
   
   
HTC Radar 4G quickly goes for half the cost at $49.99 on-contract thanks to Wirefly
November 2, 2011 at 11:38 PM
 
Whether you're a new customer signing on for service or an existing loyal one with a qualified upgrade available, you can go to Wirefly's web site and buy the Mango flavored smartphone for the easier to swallow price tag of $49.99...
   
   
Samsung wants Apple's Jonathan Ive to testify in court, and the iPhone 4S source code, too
November 2, 2011 at 11:23 PM
 
Apple's chief product designer Jonathan Ive and others from his team have until December 1 to testify about Cupertino's claims that Samsung is infringing on its design patents with its Android phones and tablets...
   
   
Samsung GALAXY Note Review
November 2, 2011 at 11:17 PM
 
Have you ever wondered how big could phone screens get? Of course, we're talking about the Samsung Galaxy Note. This beast of a phone actually carries a 5.3" display – the biggest you can find on a device, marketed as a "phone". We can already see the debate over whether the Galaxy Note should be considered a giant phone or a mini-tablet...
   
   
Small Spanish tablet maker wins Apple lawsuit, countersues for anticompetitive behavior
November 2, 2011 at 11:08 PM
 
If you're a small company, there's nothing worse than a lawsuit coming from a huge corporation like Apple. Spanish tablet maker NT-K felt it first-hand when a patent infringement lawsuit from Apple struck…
   
   
The state of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich updates
November 2, 2011 at 10:37 PM
 
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is a big update to Android for handsets. So big, that it's got some phone makers hesitant whether they'd even update their devices to the new version. First, it was LG…
   
   
LG confirms it will update the Optimus 2X and others to Android Ice Cream Sandwich
November 2, 2011 at 10:12 PM
 
LG issued a rebuttal on its Facebook page, of the rumors that it will leave the first phone with dual-core chipset, the LG Optimus 2X, out in the cold regarding Android Ice Cream Sandwich.
   
     
 
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