Posted by David on November 14, 2011 ·
The Verge publication is reporting taht one of RIM’s first BBX BlackBerry devices could be the BlackBerry “London”. The London is said to be equipped with a dual-core TI OMAP processor clocked at 1.5GHz, 16GB of storage, an 8-megapixel camera, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat and 1GB of RAM. The London, which could make its debut next year, is about [...]
Posted by David on August 25, 2011 ·
RIM has confirmed that its QNX-powered Smartphones and PlayBook will have the ability to run Android applications In the latest gadget news, Research In Motion’s upcoming QNX-powered BlackBerry smartphones will support the ability to run Android applications when they hit store shelves. RIM is adding the option in an effort to attract consumers who may have otherwise ditched their [...]
Posted by David on August 3, 2011 ·
Research in Motion unveiled three new additions to the popular Torch family, the Torch 9810, the Torch 9850 and the Torch 9860 In the latest gadget news, Research In Motion on Wednesday showed off three new additions to the popular Torch family, the Torch 9810, the Torch 9850 and the Torch 9860. The latter two handsets are GSM and CDMA variants of the same device, a full touchscreen [...]
Posted by David on June 8, 2011 ·
It’s official, the 16GB Wi-Fi edition of RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook is now available from Sprint for $499.99. Specs include a 7-inch 1024 x 600 WSVGA display, a 1GHz dual-core processor, support for 1080p HDMI-out, a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 3-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat, 1GB of RAM, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR support. If you’re looking for 4G speeds [...]
Posted by David on April 14, 2011 ·
RIM and the Blackberry line comes out with more phones than I have time to count, and 2 more have been leaked just ahead of the company’s BlackBerry World event this year. Besides the Bold, Bold Touch and Torch 2 being announced in January, RIM has put out a couple of promo videos for the new BlackBerry Bold 9900 and BlackBerry 9860 promo videos. The Bold 990o looks like a very thin upgrade, [...]
Is the new touchscreen Blackberry the ‘Touch’, ‘Monaco’, ‘Monza’ or ‘Storm 3′? (video)
Posted by David on April 12, 2011 ·
The soon-to-be-debuted BlackBerry Touch, also known as the Monaco or Monza or Storm 3, is out on video by a Thai blog. The two-plus minute clip showcases the device running BlackBerry 6.1 and, from what is being featured, this thing might have some weight to throw around against the usual competing suspects. The video is narrated by a person speaking Thai, so use your imagination when watching [...]
Adobe Eazel, Nav and Color Lava apps give iPad glimpse of mobile Photoshop (video)
Posted by David on April 11, 2011 ·
Adobe announced the latest version of its Creative Suite software, version 5.5, which includes a new SDK for building smartphone and tablet applications that can interact with its famous Photoshop desktop software. To showcase some of the possibilities brought about by its new SDK, Adobe also introduced three new apps for Apple’s iPad. Adobe Eazel is a finger painting app with enhanced controls [...]
Posted by David on April 5, 2011 ·
The RIM BlackBerry 6.1 mobile operating system was recently released, and inside the application’s package, there appears to be four video tutorials for the BlackBerry Bold Touch, also known as ‘Dakota’. Topics covered in the four videos include how to make and receive calls, inserting your SIM card, navigating the homescreen, and a video entitled “basics.” Check out the [...]
Xobni testing with Gmail and Android/iPhone apps on horizon (video)
Posted by David on March 19, 2011 ·
Xobni, the company behind the popular inbox management software with the same name, announced that it will begin offering a beta browser-plugin for Chrome and Firefox that works with Gmail. Xobni for Gmail creates profiles for each contact in your address book, and automatically fills in company, title, social network profiles, and more. If you search for a contact, you’ll see their profile, [...]
Samsung Galaxy Pro with QWERTY announced (video)
Posted by David on March 7, 2011 ·
‘Three’, a British cell carrier, on Monday unveiled a new Android device from Samsung that will launch soon in the UK. While pricing and availability have not yet been detailed, the Samsung Galaxy Pro looks like an entry-level Android smartphone for enterprise users. The phone features a 2.8-inch touchscreen display, Android 2.2 (Froyo), HSDPA, Samsung Hub compatibility, a 3-megapixel [...]
BlackBerry Monaco Storm 3 (video)
Posted by David on February 22, 2011 ·
Due for launch from Verizon Wireless in September of this year, the Blackberry Monaco, or Storm 3 as some have affectionately deemed it, could be the third installment in RIM’s Storm series. Now, the Monaco has been caught on film for the first time. The front of the device appears to be similar in design to the BlackBerry Torch, minus the physical QWERTY keypad. Like the Torch, the Monaco includes [...]
Posted by David on February 10, 2011 ·
According to very reliable sources, the BlackBerry PlayBook run Android applications. Previous rumors indicated that the PlayBook might run the Java VM Dalvik, but later it was reported that RIM might be looking for other options. Bloomberg is reporting that RIM won’t be using Dalvik, but is looking elsewhere. This boasts well for RIM’s future, as the the ability to run over 130,000 Android [...]
New Batteries Power Mobile Phones
Posted by David on January 12, 2011 ·
New Batteries Power Mobile Phones —Charging your smartphone in about one minute, does that sound appealing? For many years the battery technology that powers the electronics in your phone has lagged behind the electronics technology itself, but that might be about to change. Radical new developments in batteries are in the pipeline that will allow you to do just that. If the iPhone was made using [...]
BlackBerry 4G PlayBook coming to Sprint by summer
Posted by David on January 6, 2011 ·
BlackBerry 4G PlayBook coming to Sprint by summer —RIM is releasing a 4G version of their BlackBerry PlayBook tablet that pairs with your BlackBerry smartphone, and it’s ready to go on Sprint’s 4G network. It’s set to launch this summer, and it will provide a high performance platform that will enable a mobile services revolution for both application developers and customers. RIM [...]
Tron SkateCycle by Brooklyn Workshop
Posted by David on December 16, 2010 ·
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 [...]
Kitara Touchscreen Guitar
Posted by David on December 16, 2010 ·
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 [...]
Posted by David on December 16, 2010 ·
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 [...]
Posted by David on December 15, 2010 ·
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, [...]
Posted by David on December 15, 2010 ·
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 [...]
HKS Handheld Racing Controller
Posted by David on December 14, 2010 ·
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 [...]
RIM has Amazon MP3 app for BlackBerry
Posted by David on December 14, 2010 ·
RIM has Amazon MP3 app for BlackBerry – RIM and Amazon.com launched Amazon MP3 for BlackBerry smartphones, giving BlackBerry smartphone users in the U.S. access to Amazon’s catalog of over 14 million songs. Download Amazon music via Wi-Fi or over the air Amazon MP3 for BlackBerry smartphones allows users to browse, preview, download, store, and tell friends about their favorite music all [...]
Posted by David on December 14, 2010 ·
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 [...]
Motorola Verizon 10-inch tablet
Posted by David on December 13, 2010 ·
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. [...]
HTC EVO Shift 4G launching January 9th
Posted by David on December 13, 2010 ·
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 [...]