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Nokia N9 Smarphone review (with MeeGo) (video)

Nokia N9 Smarphone review (with MeeGo) (video)

Posted by on June 21, 2011 · 0 Comment

Nokia just announced its first MeeGo-based smartphone early Tuesday morning in Singapore, the Nokia N9.  It features a gorgeous, elegant hardware and software that Nokia has already announced it will dump in favor of Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform. The decision to move forward with the N9′s release is an interesting one, though it’s likely that the N9 will see limited distribution once [...]
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Samsung Galaxy S II might be headed to ATT…and SOON!

Samsung Galaxy S II might be headed to ATT…and SOON!

Posted by on June 12, 2011 · 0 Comment

Arguably the best Android device in the world might be hitting AT&T, thanks to some insider scoop from an international Samsung Facebook page.  The Samsung Galaxy S II looks like it has been updated to the carrier’s specifications, sporting four Android menu keys and styling similar to the AT&T Infuse 4G. While Samsung’s Galaxy S II is available for purchase in the U.S. with AT&T [...]
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Motorola Photon 4G review

Motorola Photon 4G review

Posted by on June 9, 2011 · 0 Comment

At Sprint and Motorola’s press event in New York City, moments ago they just announced the Motorola Photon 4G, the Android handset we’ve been waiting for. The Motorola Photon 4G features a 4.3-inch qHD display, 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 processor, 16GB of storage, front-facing VGA camera, rear-facing 8-megapixel camera with full 1080p HD video capture support, 4G WiMAX, and more. They also just [...]
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iOS 5 to get Siri voice command

iOS 5 to get Siri voice command

Posted by on June 8, 2011 · 0 Comment

According to reports, enhanced voice commands will be included in iOS 5 when it launches this fall.  Last year, Apple purchased Siri with the intention of enhancing the lackluster voice command support found in iOS. It has been rumored for quite some time that Apple would be making enhanced voice commands a major part of iOS 5, but during WWDC, Steve Jobs did not mention anything about voice commands. The [...]
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Apple to unwrap iOS 5, iCloud, OS X Lion at WWDC

Apple to unwrap iOS 5, iCloud, OS X Lion at WWDC

Posted by on May 31, 2011 · 0 Comment

Apple is indicating that at this year’s developer conference ((WWDC), CEO Steve Jobs will be their to announce the next-generation software, specifically iOS 5, the highly anticipated software update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Among the updates will include widgets and a completely revamped notification system. Apple will also detail its new iCloud, and while the company did not elaborate [...]
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HTC 12-MP Windows Phone coming

HTC 12-MP Windows Phone coming

Posted by on May 30, 2011 · 0 Comment

HTC is putting out product like gangbusters, first with a ton of Android handsets, and now they’re looking to make a mark on the Windows Phone world. HTC has unofficially announced a 12-megapixel Windows Phone in the works that can shoot RAW images. The smartphone looks like the HTC Trophy just launched by Verizon Wireless, but the addition of a 12-megapixel camera will appeal to those really [...]
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Verizon Stores now have DROID X2, Xperia PLAY, Trophy & Revolution

Verizon Stores now have DROID X2, Xperia PLAY, Trophy & Revolution

Posted by on May 26, 2011 · 0 Comment

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Gaming Phone Verizon just stocked their shelves with a slew of new super smarphones, four to be exact. First up is Sony Ericsson’s highly anticipated gaming phone, the Xperia PLAY. The PLAY features a 4-inch WVGA display, Google’s Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, a slide-out dedicated gaming controller and a $199.99 price tag. The LG Revolution, with it's 4.3-inch [...]
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Google announces Google Wallet (videos)

Google announces Google Wallet (videos)

Posted by on May 26, 2011 · 0 Comment

We’re in New York at Google’s Wallet press conference, and they’ve just announced Google Wallet and Google Offers mobile payment services. Google says that it is working with retailers, banks, and other partners to allow users to make mobile payments with their cell phones. “Your phone will be your wallet” was the keynote headline when the conference began. Initial partners [...]
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HP Veer review

HP Veer review

Posted by on May 25, 2011 · 0 Comment

OK, so if you’ve seen this phone, you know what I’ll be talking about.  The new HP Veer is far and away the smallest, full-featured smartphone out on the market today.  If you read the press before it appeared in stores, everyone was reporting it was small, but until you get your paws on it, you have no idea it’s scrawnyness. Star Rating: Price: $49 at Amazon with Contract, $99 [...]
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Sony Ericcson Xperia Play review

Sony Ericcson Xperia Play review

Posted by on May 25, 2011 · 0 Comment

    Have you ever heard of anymore news about a smartphone before it was even launched than the Sony Ericcson Xperia Play.  Well, it’s here now, and it’s definitely a gamer’s phone, which can play PlayStation One games using its slide-out gaming control-pad. The Xperia Play looks a lot like the Xperia X10.  The difference?  The control Pad.  When you slide it out, the gamepad [...]
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Iomega SuperHero iPhone Backup & Charge Dock review & overview

Iomega SuperHero iPhone Backup & Charge Dock review & overview

Posted by on May 18, 2011 · 0 Comment

You know when you lose all your data on your phone, perhaps the most immediate reflex is to call Suicide Prevention hotline.  If you have an iPhone, you’re in a little bit of luck because you can resort to iTunes to restore all your stuff.  But if that hasn’t been backed up for a while…well…you’re sunk. Iomega has a solution: the Iomega SuperHero Dock Backup and Charger [...]
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Samsung Galaxy S II review

Samsung Galaxy S II review

Posted by on May 17, 2011 · 0 Comment

The highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S II will be headed to AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint in the U.S. While the flagship phone has been referred to as the “Galaxy S II”, the phone will take on different names depending on the carrier. The names will be the Samsung Attain on AT&T, the Samsung Function on Verizon Wireless, and the Samsung Within on Sprint. Oddly, no mention of T-Mobile, [...]
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iPhone 4S is next iPhone model with T-Mobile & Sprint as carriers

iPhone 4S is next iPhone model with T-Mobile & Sprint as carriers

Posted by on May 16, 2011 · 0 Comment

  Apple’s fifth-generation iPhone, which many analysts are agreeing will be released in September of this year at the earliest, thereby breaking its annual summer release cycle for the first time, is rumored to be called the iPhone 4S.  The feature set will include minor cosmetic updates, Apple’s A5 processor, better cameras and HSPA+ support. More interestingly, though, is a rumor that [...]
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Sony Xperia Arc, best looking phone to date

Sony Xperia Arc, best looking phone to date

Posted by on January 13, 2011 · 0 Comment

Sony Xperia Arc, best looking phone to date —Sony Ericsson got onboard with Android, and has announced a super-sexy Android phone called the Xperia Arc . The Sony Xperia Arc will ship with Android 2.3 sometime in late Q1 or early Q2 The screen measures 4.2-inches, is multitouch and boasts a resolution of 854×480 pixels.  The body of the Arc measures 8.7mm at its slimmest point.  Storage [...]
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Tron SkateCycle by Brooklyn Workshop

Tron SkateCycle by Brooklyn Workshop

Posted by on December 16, 2010 · 0 Comment

Tron SkateCycle by Brooklyn Workshop –The new Tron Skatecycle, by Brooklyn Workshop, is the companies latest iteration of their flagship product, the SkateCycle.  With a new look, and a nice endorsement for the new Tron Movie, you can watch the video as it cruises the streets of New York. Part Skateboard and part bike, the latest iteration sports Tron-like features Part skateboard and part [...]
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Kitara Touchscreen Guitar

Kitara Touchscreen Guitar

Posted by on December 16, 2010 · 0 Comment

Kitara Touchscreen Guitar —The Misa touchscreen guitar, now dubbed the Kitara, is available for pre-order in its basic version for $849, or the special edition for $2,899.   Features include a multifunction touchscreen, MIDI controls and an on-board polyphonic synthesizer with effects.   Formally called the Misa, the new Kitara Touchscreen Guitar will run $849 for its basic version Here’s [...]
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Google Nexus S now available from Best Buy

Google Nexus S now available from Best Buy

Posted by on December 16, 2010 · 0 Comment

Google Nexus S now available from Best Buy –The latest and greatest Android smartphone, the Google Nexus S, is here and available at Best Buy. The Nexus S is the first Android-powered device to ship with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), which means it’s also the first Android phone with NFC onboard. The first Android-powered device to ship with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), which means it’s also [...]
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Oxygen O Series iPhone Dock Car Receiver

Oxygen O Series iPhone Dock Car Receiver

Posted by on December 15, 2010 · 0 Comment

Oxygen O Series iPhone Dock Car Receiver –Oxygen Audio offers a car iPhone device that will be shown off at CES 2011 called the O Series.  Instead of a built-in faceplate there is a slot/dock where you insert your iPhone and it becomes the sole form of control for the car’s stereo. iphone installs in the car via a dock and controls all of your cars multi-media You can receive handsfree calls, [...]
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Tizi TV Mobile Hotspot for iPad and iPhone

Tizi TV Mobile Hotspot for iPad and iPhone

Posted by on December 15, 2010 · 0 Comment

Tizi TV Mobile Hotspot for iPad and iPhone –Equinux is offering a device that streams terrestrial TV (DVB-T/DTT) to your iPad (or iPhone) called Tizi.  A small, pocket sized black box with an antenna grabs and decodes the TV signal, and then sends the information over your WiFi network to the iPad running the accompanying iPad/iPhone app.   Tizi has a 3.5 hour battery life and weighs just [...]
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HKS Handheld Racing Controller

HKS Handheld Racing Controller

Posted by on December 14, 2010 · 0 Comment

HKS Handheld Racing Controller – The Interworks HKS Handheld Racing Controller is great if you’re without a racing wheel accessory. Works with its on-board analog pressure acceleration & brake pedals The Interworks HKS Racing Controller comes with analog pressure acceleration and brake pedals. In other words, precise control in a small package. That’s comfort, and performance in [...]
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Finding the Right Anti-virus Program

Finding the Right Anti-virus Program

Posted by on December 14, 2010 · 0 Comment

Finding the Right Anti-virus Program --Viruses, adware, malware and other assorted nasties are crawling the web just waiting to pounce on unsuspecting computer users. At best, your system could be inundated with pop-ups generated by stealthily-installed adware. Research is key, and many good Anti-virus programs are as good as the paid ones At the worst, your personal data could be compromised or [...]
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Motorola Verizon 10-inch tablet

Motorola Verizon 10-inch tablet

Posted by on December 13, 2010 · 0 Comment

Motorola Verizon 10-inch tablet –Andy Rubin, Google’s VP of Engineering, showed off a new Motorola tablet last week, and now new info is coming to light about this Motorola/Verizon tablet marriage. The Motorola-Verizon tablet will have Android 3.0, and support up to 32GB of memory Apparently it will have Android 3.0, a micro-USB port, mini-HDMI port, 3.5mm headphone jack, and dock contact points. [...]
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HTC EVO Shift 4G launching January 9th

HTC EVO Shift 4G launching January 9th

Posted by on December 13, 2010 · 0 Comment

HTC EVO Shift 4G launching January 9th -The HTC EVO Shift 4G / HTC Knight / HTC Speedy, depending on your rumored name preference, is actually Sprint’s HTC Desire Z iteration, and there’s a new clear image of the phone circulating the web. Sprint's new flagship EVO Shift 4G by HTC might be in stores January 9th The first thing you’ll notice is its four-line QWERTY keypad. The image [...]
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