Posts by Jaime Rivera
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by Jaime Rivera | May 1, 2013 7:00 PMWatch today's Pocketnow Daily as we talk about AT&T's plans for the LG Optimus G Pro along with the Korean launch of the Optimus GK. Then we go over some Motorola XT1055 leaks and tell you why they matter and why they don't. Sony is next as their Honami device proves to be more than just a mid-tiered phone. Later we cover Microsoft's new "Switch to Windows Phone" Android app, and what this is trying to tell the market. We end today's show talking about the leaked photos of the HTC M4 and what this means for the OEM. All this and more after the break. Stories: - LG Optimus G Pro Review ...
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by Jaime Rivera | April 30, 2013 7:00 PMWatch today's Pocketnow Daily as we talk about AT&T's current trade-in program to make your 2013-smartphone purchase more compelling. We later go through BlackBerry's CEO statement regarding tablets, and why this is both ironic and revealing at the same time. Later it's Nokia's turn as we discuss their probable plans to bring Lytro-Camera technology to future smartphones. Microsoft is next as we go through their new Windows Phone Facebook app in beta. We end today's show talking about iOS 7 and all the rumors regarding Jony Ive's influence over it. All this and more after the break. ...
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Galaxy Note III Hardware Leaks, Android 4.3 Spotted, Google Now Reaches iOS & More – Pocketnow Dailyby Jaime Rivera | April 29, 2013 7:00 PMWatch today's Pocketnow Daily as we talk about the Galaxy S 4 carrier availability and the irony that TecTiles no longer work for it. Later we go through some Galaxy Note III rumors and the fact that apparently it'll be a bigger and better phone. Some Sony Xperia phones are next as the company plans to apparently give the phablet category a try. Then we talk about Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, and yes, that's not Android 5.0, we know. We end today's show talking about Google Now and what it means for it to only launch on iOS and not on legacy Android devices. All this and more after the break. ...
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by Jaime Rivera | April 29, 2013 5:40 PMI need a beer, and I'm sure many of you need a drink as well. If this was five years ago, I'd be by my second pack of cigarettes, and it has to do with how furious I am right now. Let me explain why: For starters, I wish I could express in words how long it took me to love Android. My first device was a Google Nexus One, and man, even though I started off at the right foot, it rarely ever felt that way. What a gorgeous phone and what a great experience overall, as long as I didn't turn it on. Froyo and Gingerbread were just stale and cartoony no matter how much I tried to love the device. ...
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Waterproof Galaxy S 4 Active, Snapdragon 800 Up Next, ASUS Fonepad Unboxing & More – Pocketnow Dailyby Jaime Rivera | April 26, 2013 7:00 PMWatch today's Pocketnow Daily as we talk about the ASUS Fonepad and our coverage of the device. Then we go through Windows Phone and some revealing stats from a recent poll in the United States. Google is next as we cover the news regarding the Play Store's new app update policies. We later talk about Qualcomm's plans to begin deploying the Snapdragon 800 processor and what this means for the mobile industry. We end today's show talking about Samsung's plans to bring us the Galaxy S 4 Active, a ruggedized version of their new flagship. All this and more after the break. Stories: - ASUS ...
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by Jaime Rivera | April 26, 2013 6:34 PMIt used to be that the top discussion between us at Pocketnow was if we felt that the phone we had just reviewed was both stable and fast. Regardless if it was a flagship, we always asked our lucky peer if the display was good, if it felt good in the hand, and if it ever lagged. 2013 has changed everything, and I'll give you a clear example of why. In 2012 I chose the HTC One X. I had owned 12 HTC devices before it, and I would gladly admit that I was a fan of the company's attention to detail in both hardware and software. I was one of the lucky few in Barcelona sitting in front of Peter ...
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by Jaime Rivera | April 25, 2013 7:00 PMWatch today's Pocketnow Daily as we talk about the Galaxy S 4 reaching Verizon pre-orders even with the rumors of some shortages due to demand. Then we move to LG as executives claim we'll see flexible displays this year. Then we move to AT&T and LG as leaked photos show the Optimus G Pro reaching the carrier soon. We later talk about Sprint, HTC and their probable HTC Tiara Windows Phone 8 variant. We end today's show talking about Nokia's May event, and what to expect. All this and more after the break. Stories: - Samsung Galaxy S 4 Coverage - Samsung Galaxy S 4 Available Now For ...
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by Jaime Rivera | April 25, 2013 6:14 PMThere's a famous saying: "Every empire falls from within", and it's historically true. The Roman Empire died over internal power struggles, and even Microsoft has gone from being the best technology company in history, to being just another software provider in the world. It's now Apple's turn to be the dominating empire in technology, but as it turns out, it's not lasting as much for them as it has for others. Apple has come from starting the personal computer revolution 30 years ago, to losing it to Microsoft, to pushing the smartphone revolution where it always should have been with the ...
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by Jaime Rivera | April 24, 2013 7:00 PMWatch today's Pocketnow Daily as we talk about Apple's WWDC details and also some probable launch dates for the company's future hardware. Then we go through an HTC One software update that promises better Ultra Pixel performance, though with some probable bad news for HTC One X users. We later go through more rumors of Google's probable gaming service, which we still can't figure out. Later we talk about Android 5.0 and how some unconfirmed reports consider it will be delayed. We end today's show talking about the Samsung Galaxy S 4, our review and all our comparisons. All this and more ...
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by Jaime Rivera | April 19, 2013 7:00 PMWatch today's Pocketnow Daily as we talk about the HTC One launch in the US and what carriers offer it today. Then we go through the unusual-looking Samsung smartphone leaked in photos. Next we talk about 7-inch Windows tablets, and where Microsoft stands on this project. Google is next as we uncover certain details regarding a new gaming service that they seem to be planning. We end today's show by talking about Google Glass, the fact that it runs Android, and what that means to you as an end consumer. All this and more after the break. Stories: - HTC One Available Today Nationwide - HTC ...
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by Jaime Rivera | April 18, 2013 7:00 PMWatch today's Pocketnow Daily as we talk about the Verizon event at CTIA and what we should expect. We then talk about the Nokia quarter results, and some weird numbers for the US. Pantech is next, as their Vega Iron is now a reality, but to the underwhelming of many. Later we go through Twitter #music and tell you if it's worth your time. We end today's show talking about the plastic iPhone in leaks, and the probabilities that it's true. All this and more after the break. Stories: - What Could Be Verizon’s Big CTIA Announcement? - Nokia Lumia Sales Are Up, Except In North America Where ...
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by Jaime Rivera | April 17, 2013 7:00 PMWatch today's Pocketnow Daily as we talk about Samsung's official launch in all US carriers and their pre-order and launch dates. Then we talk about some leaked photos of probably design changes in Samsung's design for next year. Then we move to the Motorola X Phone and the probability of getting 20+ color options when ordering the device. Nokia is next as we find some leaked photos of the possible Aluminum Catwalk design and the EOS camera. We end today's show by talking about the HTC 606w photos that were leaked and what to expect from this device. All this and more after the break. ...
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by Jaime Rivera | April 16, 2013 7:00 PMWatch today's Pocketnow Daily as we talk about LG's press invites for an event on May 1st, and what we expect to be released. Then we talk about the iPhone 5S and its possible 12-megapixel camera and HDR video recording capabilities. Facebook is next as chat heads reach iOS on the iPhone and iPad, even though they aren't as great as on Android. We later talk about the Samsung Galaxy S 4 pre-orders and where to begin. We end today's show talking about how the government of Taiwan is now investigating Samsung over their assumed practices to stir attention away from the HTC One. All this and ...
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by Jaime Rivera | April 16, 2013 5:10 PMSo where were you back in April 16th 2008? Do you remember what device you were using, or what device you were interested in owning? For many industries, five years aren't a big deal. Carmakers for example rarely ever change their designs until after six or seven years, but again that's a different industry. Smartphones are a very different animal. Some assume that the reason why mobile phones evolve so fast is because it's much cheaper to develop new technologies for them than say a new car, and that's not necessarily the case. Apple invested a rough $150 million just to design the ...
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by Jaime Rivera | April 15, 2013 7:00 PMWatch today's Pocketnow Daily as we talk about the Pantech Vega Iron leaks and the fact that companies still don't understand what a phone without a bezel means. Then we move to the Galaxy S 4 as rumors have the launch dates for the US already set for the end of this month. The iPhone 5S is next as we've got leaked images of an A7 quad-core chip powering the next generation device. Then we talk about the Nokia Lumia 928 and how it was compared to the Nokia Lumia 920. We end today's show by talking about the Nokia EOS project and the possibility that this will be the first quad-core Windows ...