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iPhone 5 now launching in October

Posted by David on August 1, 2011 · 0 Comment

Rumor mills churning again for iPhone 5 release, now indicating a late October launch Even though we reported that Apple and AT&T were each blocking employee vacations and making preparations for increased foot traffic in September, back then an obvious indicator that was when the iPhone 5 was launching, a new rumor suggests the iPhone won’t actually launch until October. A [...]

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Samsung Galaxy S II coming in ‘white’

Posted by David on July 31, 2011 · 0 Comment

Samsung’s flagship of flagship phones, the Galaxy S II, is hitting the states very soon….and looks like a white option will be included Samsung should be launching its flagship Galaxy S II handset in the United States any week now, and this last week a photo surfaced showing the superphone in a white version. Historically, Samsung only offered a black hued model of the phone [...]

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Earloomz GL500 review

Posted by David on July 30, 2011 · 0 Comment

Earloomz pop art and popular culture printed earpieces are designed for the individual who really wants to be individual So you’re looking for a bluetooth headset. Most of them are about the same as far as sound quality, and I might add their getting better as each year passes. As Bluetooth becomes more refined, so does their sound, pairing and connectivity. But the fact remains [...]

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iPhone 5 coming in September, iPad 3 by Thanksgiving

Posted by David on July 28, 2011 · 0 Comment

Apple to release iPhone 5 in September, while iPad is looking to make Black Friday Legendary Apple will launch its next-generation iPhone smartphone during the second week of September, according to reports. Apple is said to have an initial order of 4 million iPhone 5 handsets on order for launch, plus another 400,000 units being manufactured now as part of a trial run. The same report states [...]

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Samsung Galaxy S II review (video)

Posted by David on July 20, 2011 · 0 Comment

Samsung Galaxy S II Super Phone launching in U.S. in August Samsung’s Galaxy S II handset, the hugely successful and best Android handset to date, is launching in the United States in next month. “We expect to release the Galaxy S2 in the U.S. market sometime in August,” Shin Jong-kyun, Samsung’s president of mobile business and digital imaging recently told media. The original [...]

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Google+ for iPhone review

Posted by David on July 19, 2011 · 0 Comment

Google+, Google’s new social network, is now available for iPhone Apple took the wraps off of its official Google+ application for iOS. Google+ is the company’s new social network, released on June 28th and immediately made an Android application available to its users. It didn’t take long for Apple to approve the iPhone version. Google+ for iOS is supported on the iPhone [...]

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Apple 3G iPod launching in September

Posted by David on July 11, 2011 · 0 Comment

Apple could be launching new versions of iPod, iPad and iPhone in September Reports are suggesting that Apple will launch a new 3G iPod touch in September. Similar to options available for the iPad Wi-Fi + 3G, users would have the option of purchasing the 3G iPod touch directly from a wireless carrier with a data plan. It’s not just the iPod will see in new versions. Expect the [...]

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Motorola Titanium hitting Sprint July 24th (video)

Posted by David on July 8, 2011 · 0 Comment

Motorola’s new rugged, push-to-talk Titanium is hitting Sprint with Nextel-like features Sprint will be launching the Motorola Titanium, an Android smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard, on July 24th for $149.99. The Titanium was announced in May, but the company didn’t provide pricing or launch details at that time. The phone supports push-to-talk and offers a military-grade [...]

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Droid 3 is here at Verizon (video)

Posted by David on July 7, 2011 · 0 Comment

Motorola’s new flagship DROID 3 is available now at Verizon Wireless Even though we received little warning that the Droid 3 was being released, the fact that it’s here is pretty exciting. The latest edition to the DROID family packs a dual-core 1GHz processor, a 4-inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels) touchscreen display, a full slide-out QWERTY keypad, an 8-megapixel camera [...]

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Sprint iPhone coming before Christmas

Posted by David on July 6, 2011 · 0 Comment

Apple likes Sprint for their unlimited data plan. This will likely be the reason they’ll allow Sprint to carry iPhone under Sprint’s Brand….to appeal to more price conscious customers Analysts are predicting that Sprint will likely launch their version of the iPhone, in light of Verizon Wireless’ announcement that it will move from unlimited data plans to tiered [...]

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RxEOB Launches emWellics Health Plan app suite for smartphones

Posted by David on July 5, 2011 · 0 Comment

RxEOB Launches emWellicsSM Mobile Platform Connecting Members to their Health Plans Healthcare vendor RxEOB has introduced emWellics, a mobile app platform that helps us regular folks access prescription information and manage our pharmaceutical benefits via any smart phone. The platform, which integrates with claims, benefit and and other health care provider services, is targeted toward [...]

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iPhone Dock Fan review (video)

Posted by David on July 4, 2011 · 0 Comment

iPhone Dock Fan keeps you cool this summer This is not an example of technology at its finest, but the Dock Fan isn’t the worst accessory every made for the iPhone or iPod. According to the manufacturer your iPhone or iPod can power its soft plastic blades for up to 6 hours. A rotating hinge lets you adjust the direction of the wind. Check out the demo video….

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Windows Phone Market hits 25k apps

Posted by David on July 3, 2011 · 0 Comment

Microsoft’s Windows Phone Marketplace is now home to more than 25,000 applications, according to the app tracking website WindowsPhoneAppList. That’s a rapid jump from the 18,000 applications that were available in May, but it’s still a far cry from the competing app stores offered by Apple and Google. The Android Marketplace has more than 200,000 applications, and Apple said in May that its [...]

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Skype video calling for Android review

Posted by David on July 1, 2011 · 0 Comment

Android Skype App now supports video calling Skype just revealed that its Android application now supports video calling on select devices. The application is particularly attractive because it allows mobile users to connect with other users on Mac, Windows, TV, iOS, or other Android devices. Skype says the app was built with a complete new redesign, too, which includes a new main menu, [...]

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Windows Phone 7 gets Angry Birds (video)

Posted by David on June 30, 2011 · 0 Comment

Angrier than ever, Angry Birds for Windows Phone 7 available now in the Windows Phone Market Angry Birds has spread its popularity around with the introduction of the super-popular game available for Windows Phone 7 devices. Microsoft originally said that Rovio’s hit game Angry Birds would make its debut in May, but that date was later pushed until June 29th. The game is available [...]

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New Sprint Motorola Android Mini surfaces

Posted by David on June 28, 2011 · 0 Comment

Photos of a new Sprint Motorola Android device has surfaced, and looks to be the follow-up to the Motorola XPRT. From the image, it looks like it’s got a full QWERTY keyboard and a rounded form factor that reminds us of perhaps the HP Veer, although maybe a tad larger. The image has not been confirmed, but we do know that the handset will run Android 2.3 Gingerbread and may offer support [...]

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Sprint HTC EVO 3D and EVO View 4G tablet here (videos)

Posted by David on June 25, 2011 · 0 Comment

Sprint’s EVO 3D Android smartphone and EVO View 4G tablet are now available. The EVO 3D, which offers a glasses-free 4.3-inch 3D display, 4G WiMAX connectivity, a 1.2GHz processor, and the ability to record 1080p video, is available for $199.99 with a new two-year Sprint contract. The EVO View 4G is powered by a 1.5GHz processor, has a 7-inch display, 4G WiMAX connectivity, and runs Android 2.3 [...]

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Motorola Droid 3 could hit market as early as July 14th

Posted by David on June 25, 2011 · 0 Comment

Verizon Wireless might launch the Droid 3 on July 14th. One tech blog is posting a screenshot of an internal Best Buy inventory system. It shows an in-stock date of July 13th for the DROID 3, which should mean that the phone should launch one day later on the 14th. Motorola’s DROID 3 is already official in China as the Milestone 3, so it’s clearly only a matter of time before Verizon [...]

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Programmer Andrew Russell’s ExEn software will bring Xbox 360 games to iOS and Android (video)

Posted by David on June 24, 2011 · 0 Comment

Programmer Andrew Russell is working on a project that will undoubtedly pique the interest of game developers around the world. His open source sofware called ‘ExEn’ will allow developers to port XNA games to iOS, Silverlight and in the near future, Android and OS X as well. This software gives developers a much easier way to take games they have built for Xbox 360, Windows or Windows [...]

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Hulu- ‘For Sale by Owners’ (video)

Posted by David on June 24, 2011 · 0 Comment

Yesterday Hulu announced that its Hulu Plus application is now available on 6 different Android smartphones. The service costs $7.99 per month and allows users to browse and play Hulu Plus content directly on their smartphones. It’s currently only available on the following devices: Motorola Atrix Motorola DROID X Motorola DROID 2 HTC Inspire 4G Nexus S Nexus One Hulu says it will add more [...]

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Dual-LED flash to be included on iPhone 5

Posted by David on June 24, 2011 · 0 Comment

More from the iPhone 5 rumor mill- iPhone 5 may sport a dual-LED flash. Surely this seems like a minor upgrade to the single flash currently available, but if true, it definitely suggests that Apple is including a revamped camera with more robust capabilities. Many recent sources have indicated that the new iPhone 5, which could launch as soon as this August, will be a major update with an entirely [...]

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HTC ‘Status’ Facebook phone hitting AT&T

Posted by David on June 23, 2011 · 0 Comment

The HTC’s ChaCha, the company’s first device with dedicated Facebook button and deep Facebook integration, will be launching on AT&T in the coming weeks. BGR is reporting that the launch could take place as soon as one week from now, and will be dubbed ‘Salsa’. Following some troubles HTC has had with the device’s name, the QWERTY-equipped Facebook phone will land on AT&T [...]

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News from Apple: iPhone 5 coming September; iPad 3 will have better display

Posted by David on June 23, 2011 · 0 Comment

Apple is planning to launch the iPhone 5 this September, according to reports. The latest specs for the iPhone 5 include a dual-core A5 processor and an 8-megapixel camera. The reports also suggest that Apple is currently testing a new version of the iPad with a higher-resolution display. The report goes on to claim that the resolution on the new iPad Apple is testing is about one-third higher [...]

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DeLorme inReach review

Posted by David on June 22, 2011 · 0 Comment

DeLorme just announced the inReach™, the first Iridium-based personal communicator to bring truly global two-way satellite text messaging; delivery confirmations; SOS capabilities; remote tracking, and an Android smartphone interface. This cool new gadget will revolutionize the way people stay in touch as it is supposed to cover 90% of the Earth’s surface, particularly those areas not covered [...]

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Nokia N9 Smarphone review (with MeeGo) (video)

Posted by David 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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Flixlab iPhone app review (video)

Posted by David on June 21, 2011 · 0 Comment

Whether you’re taking video of your children playing on vacation, or snapping photos of your teen heading off to summer camp, wouldn’t it be nice to be able to share those stories with your friends and family in just a few taps from your iPhone? Flixlab announced today the launch of its new social video platform, including an initial consumer application for the iPhone that instantly shares video [...]

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China first to officially announce Motorola Milestone 3 (DROID 3)

Posted by David on June 17, 2011 · 0 Comment

Motorola now has a new flagship Android phone, and they just unveiled the third-generation Droid 3 as the Milestone 3. Here in the U.S., we know the Milestones better as “DROIDs,” and we’re very confident that Motorola’s latest superphone will get Verizon approval soon. But here and now, the Milestone 3/Droid 3 is being released in China (check out the press release below). Beneath the [...]

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HP will bring NFC-enabled tablets and phones this year (video)

Posted by David on June 14, 2011 · 0 Comment

HP is working on phones and tablets with built-in near-field communication (NFC) technology for mobile payments, according to reports. Much like Google Wallet, which will soon launch for the Nexus S and eventually other Android devices, HP hopes its customers will be able to use the company’s products to make mobile purchases in retail outlets. Similarly, HP has a plan to create an entire ecosystem [...]

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Apple iPhone 4 offering unlocked version for $649

Posted by David on June 14, 2011 · 0 Comment

Today, Apple has begun selling unlocked iPhone 4 handsets in the U.S. The smartphone is now available in 16GB for $649 or 32GB for $749, and both models come in black or white. Apple’s primary sales channels in the U.S. are carriers, and the availability of unlocked smartphones simply addresses the needs of a small secondary market that is willing to pay for phones outright rather than spreading [...]

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Motorola DROID 3 outted! (video)

Posted by David on June 13, 2011 · 0 Comment

While this isn’t the first leaked photo of the DROID 3 (also known as the Milestone 3 in Europe), it’s certainly the clearest and most authentic. The phone first surfaced in March, again in April, and then the specs were leaked in May. It looks very much like the DROID 2, with perhaps a little more iPhone 4 look to the face. The specs are awesome. The DROID 3 should sport a 4-inch display [...]

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