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Samsung Releases New (Longer) Galaxy S Commercial
We've seen a small handful of TV commercials for some of the Galaxy S smartphones (specifically the already-released Captivate and Vibrant), and in their latest commercial, Samsung touts the features of all four variants of the Galaxy S, including the unreleased Verizon Fascinate and the 4G-capable Sprint Epic. Highlights of the Galaxy S devices, according to Samsung, is that they feature the "brightest, fastest screen ever created" and that they are twice as fast as "leading Android devices" (quite a claim!). And, not to be outdone by Google who once read more
myTouch HD Another HSPA+ Smartphone for T-Mobile?
After a mystery webpage teaser with a smartphone outline came up on T-Mobile and the reported G1 Blaze leak, we now have another 3G device for the fourth largest American carrier that sports a high resolution screen and looks more sleek and refined the original myTouch 3G. Though not much else is known about the device, or the authenticity of the image, it will probably be made by HTC considering it bears the myTouch branding, which T-Mobile have been reserving for Android handsets made by the Taiwanese maker. (via: Engadget) read more
HTC EVO 4G Unrevoked Root (Video)
In this video we will take a look at the new "Unrevoked" tool for rooting your HTC Sense loaded Android device. Unrevoked promises a solution to making root easy and painless. By simply downloading the program, the user can connect their device to their computer via USB, and Unrevoked does the rest. Press play below to see just how easy Unrevoked actually is as we test it on our HTC EVO 4G. Will it live up to its claim? One important element to note here is that using Unrevoked to root your device does grant Superuser Permissions. However, it will NOT read more
Blackberry 6 OS Caught Running on Verizon Bold 9650
Some early screenshots have emerged of RIM's next-generation BlackBerry 6 operating system on the non-touchscreen Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Bold 9650. Though neither the carrier nor Research in Motion have announced whether the 9650 will receive an upgrade to version 6, it has been speculated that current devices that were released recently may get the makeover in time. (via: BBLeaks) read more
CoPilot Live for Android, Special Pricing Through August
We've written about CoPilot Live before (here and here), with rave reviews. I'm so impressed with this software that I've owned copies for my GPS-enabled laptop computer, Windows Mobile phones, and now my Android. Unlike Waze or Google Maps Navigation, CoPilot Live doesn't need a data connection to help you get from point A to point B, which can be an especially good thing if you plan on driving cross-country or to the sticks! (Trust me on that one!) Through the end of August ALK (the folks who make CoPilot Live) have reduced its price in the Android read more
Galaxy S Can Do HDMI Out Via Micro USB Port
In addition to doing TV output over the 3.5 mm headphone port, the Super AMOLED Android smartphone we know as the Samsung Galaxy S can also output video via the micro USB port via a micro USB to HDMI cable, which Samsung will sell for $50 for those who want high definition output via a wired line. (via: AndroidSPIN) read more
Do You Read Books on Your Mobile?
Amazon just announced the third generation Kindle, which makes us wonder how relevant dedicated eBook readers are when today, we have a vast amount of choice in how we consume our books. Whether you're an Amazon or Barnes and Noble customer, you can read your books on PC, Mac, iPad, BlackBerry, Android, iPhone. That covers most smartphones. Some devices make it easier than others...I find it much easier to read an eBook on the iPhone 4's Retina display than on an HTC Hero. But how about you? Do you read books on mobile, or does the cramped screen and read more
How Windows Phone 7 Handles Email Attachments
The handling of email attachments is a pretty important function for a mobile operating system. Windows Mobile historically handles them much like Windows on the desktop: you can tap to download an attachment, and either have the option to Open or Save it somewhere. In Windows Phone 7, as we can see by the below video (jump to 2:36), attachments are handled much like Android but a bit like the iPhone: you're given an index of all of the attachments on a given email, placed at the top. Before each item is downloaded they share a common icon, in this read more
More Images of Froyo on Motorola Droid X Leaks Out
With early pictures leaking showing Android 2.2 Froyo on Verizon's flagship Motorola Droid X, and unconfirmed "news" that the upgrade should start hitting the Droid lineup (sans Droid Eris) beginning August 6, we have more images of Froyo smoothly running on the Droid X, giving veracity to the imminent OTA release. The new system information shows that indeed Android 2.2 is running on a Droid X and we see also Adobe Flash as well as a Flash game running in the background. (via: Droid-Life) read more
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WSJ: Apple Probes Complaints About iOS 4 on iPhone 3G
It seems complaints of sluggishness on the iPhone 3G after upgrading to iOS 4 read more
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Google Values Android at $10 Billion; Is Microsoft Taking the Wrong Licensing Route?
With its open-source mobile Android operating system, Google's CEO Eric Schmidt read more
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The iPhone Comes to Sprint. Well, Not Quite...
With rumors swirling that the iPhone may soon make its way to rivals T-Mobile read more
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Bought Your iPhone 4 At Best Buy? Get invisibleSHIELD For Free!
Yeah, we have to tag this one as a deal. A couple of hours ago this was still read more
