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Digital Storm Announces Nvidia GeForce GTX 590 Equipped Line Of PCs.

2011-03-24T08:14:00.001-07:00

Following Nvidiaâs release of their new, top of the ling single-card GPU, the GeForce GTX 590, Digital Storm is announcing their own high-end hardware. The popular custom PC manufacturer has announced GTX 590 options for the companyâs Black OPS and Special OPS lines of gaming PCs. Further bolstering this brute strength approach, Digital Storm is pushing their high-end setup which includes an Intel Core i7 970 hex-core CPU, 12GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM, 160GB SSD, and 2x SLI Quad Nvidia GeForce GTX 590 3GB cards. Said configuration can be yours for an unsettling $4,883. If a single GTX 590 is enough, the lower end $2,500 setup with Intel Core i7 2600K, 8GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM, and 1TB 7200 RPM hard drive may be more to your liking. Either way, a lot of power can be had.

For more information, check out Digital Stormâs Black OPS and Special OPS pages.

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Original Scans Of Grand Theft Auto Circa 1995 Hit The Web.

2011-03-23T06:56:00.001-07:00

How about some gaming nostalgia to start off your hump day morning? Slashdot has posted a link to original scans consisting of Grand Theft Auto circa 1995 when the game was in the very beginning development stages. At that time, it GTA as we know it today was called âRace ân Chaseâ. The documents are in reverse chronological order so youâll have to cycle to the left instead of right. With that aside, take a few minutes and give them a look. 1995, here we comeâ¦

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Microsoft Begins Rolling Out âNoDoâ Windows Phone 7 Update In Select European Markets.

2011-03-22T21:44:00.001-07:00

European Windows Phone 7 users will begin enjoying a rare first over the coming days â" updates before their U.S. counterparts. Microsoft announced today that they have begun rolling out the âNoDoâ Windows Phone 7 update to select European markets. Said update will bring Copy/Paste functionality, CDMA support, âTombstoningâ, improved marketplace searches, and the usual bug squashing. As of writing, Microsoft hasnât released any specifics regarding a U.S. rollout for the much sought after update. Though as always, weâll update you as soon as the information becomes available.

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Blindsided: AT&T Agrees To Purchase T-Mobile USA For $39 Billion.

2011-03-21T03:33:00.001-07:00

Wow! Talk about a surprise (and depending on where you live, a not so happy one). Today via press release, AT&T announced that they have reached a deal with Deutsche Telekom to purchase T-Mobile USA for $39 billion â" $25 billion in cash and $14 billion in stock giving Deutsche Telekom an 8% stake in AT&T. According to AT&Tâs press release, they look to expand their LTE footprint with T-Mobileâs AWS 1700MHz band along with their own 700MHz band.

Now donât go crying just yet T-Mobile fans. Just because AT&T gobbled up Centennial and regurgitated their own sub-par offerings doesnât mean come Monday morning your own network and customer service is going to go from A+ to bouncing off Hellâs gates. The buyout that AT&T is pursuing will effectively create a GSM monopoly in the U.S. (far from the âcompetitionâ AT&T boasts in their lengthy press release). As such, expect heavy government scrutiny over the next 12 months (the estimated time it will take to cut through all of the red tape) along with plenty of questions from concerned consumers and politicians alike.

Itâs kind of ironic. Several years back, AT&T was forcefully broken up by the government because they were too big and stifling competition. Over the last few years, AT&T has been picking up a ton of small companies here and there, slowly but surely growing back into the giant they once were. Could we be approaching another instance in which government intervention is needed?

T-Mobile fans: What do you think? Is a mass exodus now on the calendar?

Gadgetsteriaâs opinion: If the government approves the merger, consumer choice will be severely affected, leaving AT&T to continue their recurring practice of charging more for less while also ensuring the U.S. cellular industry falls further behind international markets.

Press release after the jumpâ¦â

Press Release

AT&T to Acquire T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom

Provides Fast, Efficient and Certain Solution to Impending Spectrum Exhaust Challenges Facing AT&T and T-Mobile USA in Key Markets Due to Explosive Demand for Mobile Broadband

Enhances Network Capacity, Output and Quality in Near Term for Both Companiesâ Customers

AT&T Commits to Expand 4G LTE Deployment to an Additional 46.5 Million Americans, Including in Rural, Smaller Communities, for a Total of 294 Million or 95% of the U.S. Population

Provides 4G LTE Service for T-Mobile USAâs 34 Million Subscribers

More Than $8 Billion in Incremental Infrastructure Spend by a U.S. Company over Seven Years, Enabling Nationâs High-Tech Industry, Innovation and Economic Growth

Creates Substantial Value for AT&T Shareholders Through Large, Straightforward Synergies

DALLAS & BONN, Germanyâ"(BUSINESS WIRE)â"AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) and Deutsche Telekom AG (FWB: DTE) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which AT&T will acquire T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom in a cash-and-stock transaction currently valued at approximately $39 billion. The agreement has been approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies.

âThis transaction represents a major commitment to strengthen and expand critical infrastructure for our nationâs future.â

AT&Tâs acquisition of T-Mobile USA provides an optimal combination of network assets to add capacity sooner than any alternative, and it provides an opportunity to improve network quality in the near term for both companiesâ customers. In addition, it provides a fast, efficient and certain solution to the impending exhaustion of wireless spectrum in some markets, which limits both companiesâ ability to meet the ongoing explosive demand for mobile broadband.

With this transaction, AT&T commits to a significant expansion of robust 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) deployment to 95 percent of the U.S. population to reach an additional 46.5 million Americans beyond current plans â" including rural communities and small towns. This helps achieve the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and President Obamaâs goals to connect âevery part of America to the digital age.â T-Mobile USA does not have a clear path to delivering LTE.

âThis transaction represents a major commitment to strengthen and expand critical infrastructure for our nationâs future,â said Randall Stephenson, AT&T Chairman and CEO. âIt will improve network quality, and it will bring advanced LTE capabilities to more than 294 million people. Mobile broadband networks drive economic opportunity everywhere, and they enable the expanding high-tech ecosystem that includes device makers, cloud and content providers, app developers, customers, and more. During the past few years, Americaâs high-tech industry has delivered innovation at unprecedented speed, and this combination will accelerate its continued growth.â

Stephenson continued, âThis transaction delivers significant customer, shareowner and public benefits that are available at this level only from the combination of these two companies with complementary network technologies, spectrum positions and operations. We are confident in our ability to execute a seamless integration, and with additional spectrum and network capabilities, we can better meet our customersâ current demands, build for the future and help achieve the Presidentâs goals for a high-speed, wirelessly connected America.â

Deutsche Telekom Chairman and CEO RenÃ© Obermann said, âAfter evaluating strategic options for T-Mobile USA, I am confident that AT&T is the best partner for our customers, shareholders and the mobile broadband ecosystem. Our common network technology makes this a logical combination and provides an efficient path to gaining the spectrum and network assets needed to provide T-Mobile customers with 4G LTE and the best devices. Also, the transaction returns significant value to Deutsche Telekom shareholders and allows us to retain exposure to the U.S. market.â

As part of the transaction, Deutsche Telekom will receive an equity stake in AT&T that, based on the terms of the agreement, would give Deutsche Telekom an ownership interest in AT&T of approximately 8 percent. A Deutsche Telekom representative will join the AT&T Board of Directors.

Competition and Pricing

The U.S. wireless industry is one of the most fiercely competitive markets in the world and will remain so after this deal. The U.S. is one of the few countries in the world where a large majority of consumers can choose from five or more wireless providers in their local market. For example, in 18 of the top 20 U.S. local markets, there are five or more providers. Local market competition is escalating among larger carriers, low-cost carriers and several regional wireless players with nationwide service plans. This intense competition is only increasing with the build-out of new 4G networks and the emergence of new market entrants.

The competitiveness of the market has directly benefited consumers. A 2010 report from the U.S. General Accounting Office (GAO) states the overall average price (adjusted for inflation) for wireless services declined 50 percent from 1999 to 2009, during a period which saw five major wireless mergers.

Addresses wireless spectrum challenges facing AT&T, T-Mobile USA, their customers, and U.S. policymakers

This transaction quickly provides the spectrum and network efficiencies necessary for AT&T to address impending spectrum exhaust in key markets driven by the exponential growth in mobile broadband traffic on its network. AT&Tâs mobile data traffic grew 8,000 percent over the past four years and by 2015 it is expected to be eight to 10 times what it was in 2010. Put another way, all of the mobile traffic volume AT&T carried during 2010 is estimated to be carried in just the first six to seven weeks of 2015. Because AT&T has led the U.S. in smartphones, tablets and e-readers â" and as a result, mobile broadband â" it requires additional spectrum before new spectrum will become available. In the long term, the entire industry will need additional spectrum to address the explosive growth in demand for mobile broadband.

Improves service quality for U.S. wireless customers

AT&T and T-Mobile USA customers will see service improvements â" including improved voice quality â" as a result of additional spectrum, increased cell tower density and broader network infrastructure. At closing, AT&T will immediately gain cell sites equivalent to what would have taken on average five years to build without the transaction, and double that in some markets. The combination will increase AT&Tâs network density by approximately 30 percent in some of its most populated areas, while avoiding the need to construct additional cell towers. This transaction will increase spectrum efficiency to increase capacity and output, which not only improves service, but is also the best way to ensure competitive prices and services in a market where demand is extremely high and spectrum is in short supply.

Expands 4G LTE deployment to 95 percent of U.S. population â" urban and rural areas

This transaction will directly benefit an additional 46.5 million Americans â" equivalent to the combined populations of the states of New York and Texas â" who will, as a result of this combination, have access to AT&Tâs latest 4G LTE technology. In terms of area covered, the transaction enables 4G LTE deployment to an additional 1.2 million square miles, equivalent to 4.5 times the size of the state of Texas. Rural and smaller communities will substantially benefit from the expansion of 4G LTE deployment, increasing the competitiveness of the businesses and entrepreneurs in these areas.

Increases AT&Tâs investment in the U.S.

The acquisition will increase AT&Tâs infrastructure investment in the U.S. by more than $8 billion over seven years. Expansion of AT&Tâs 4G LTE network is an important foundation for the next wave of innovation and growth in mobile broadband, ensuring the U.S. continues to lead the world in wireless technology and availability. It makes T-Mobile USA, currently a German-owned U.S. telecom network, part of a U.S.-based company.

An impressive, combined workforce

Bringing AT&T and T-Mobile USA together will create an impressive workforce that is best positioned to compete in todayâs global economy. Post-closing, AT&T intends to tap into the significant knowledge and expertise held by employees of both AT&T and T-Mobile USA to succeed. AT&T is the only major U.S. wireless company with a union workforce, offering leading wages, benefits, training and development for employees. The combined company will continue to have a strong employee and operations base in the Seattle area.

Consistent with AT&Tâs track record of value-enhancing acquisitions

AT&T has a strong track record of executing value-enhancing acquisitions and expects to create substantial value for shareholders through large, straightforward synergies with a run rate of more than $3 billion, three years after closing onward (excluding integration costs). The value of the synergies is expected to exceed the purchase price of $39 billion. Revenue synergies come from opportunities to increase smartphone penetration and data average revenue per user, with cost savings coming from network efficiencies, subscriber and support savings, reduced churn and avoided capital and spectrum expenditures.

The transaction will enhance margin potential and improve the companyâs long-term revenue growth potential as it benefits from a more robust mobile broadband platform for new services.

Additional financial information

The $39 billion purchase price will include a cash payment of $25 billion with the balance to be paid using AT&T common stock, subject to adjustment. AT&T has the right to increase the cash portion of the purchase price by up to $4.2 billion with a corresponding reduction in the stock component, so long as Deutsche Telekom receives at least a 5 percent equity ownership interest in AT&T.

The number of AT&T shares issued will be based on the AT&T share price during the 30-day period prior to closing, subject to a 7.5 percent collar; there is a one-year lock-up period during which Deutsche Telekom cannot sell shares.

The cash portion of the purchase price will be financed with new debt and cash on AT&Tâs balance sheet. AT&T has an 18-month commitment for a one-year unsecured bridge term facility underwritten by J.P. Morgan for $20 billion. AT&T assumes no debt from T-Mobile USA or Deutsche Telekom and continues to have a strong balance sheet.

The transaction is expected to be earnings (excluding non-cash amortization and integration costs) accretive in the third year after closing. Pro-forma for 2010, this transaction increases AT&Tâs total wireless revenues from $58.5 billion to nearly $80 billion, and increases the percentage of AT&Tâs total revenues from wireless, wireline data and managed services to approximately 80 percent.

This transaction will allow for sufficient cash flow to support AT&Tâs dividend. AT&T has increased its dividend for 27 consecutive years, a matter decided by AT&Tâs Board of Directors.

Conditions

The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals, a reverse breakup fee in certain circumstances, and other customary regulatory and other closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close in approximately 12 months.

Advisors

Greenhill & Co., J.P. Morgan and Evercore Partners acted as financial advisors and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, Arnold & Porter, and Crowell & Moring provided legal advice to AT&T.

Conference Call/Webcast

On Monday, March 21, 2011, at 8 a.m. ET, AT&T Inc. will host a live video and audio webcast presentation regarding its announcement to acquire T-Mobile USA. Links to the webcast and accompanying documents will be available on AT&Tâs Investor Relations website. Please log in 15 minutes ahead of time to test your browser and register for the call.

For dial-in access, please dial +1 (888) 517-2464 within the U.S. or +1 (630) 827-6816 outside the U.S. after 7:30 a.m. ET. Enter passcode 8442095# to join or ask the conference call operator for the AT&T Investor Relations event.

The webcast will be available for replay on AT&Tâs Investor Relations website on March 21, 2011, starting at 12:30 p.m. ET through April 21, 2011. An archive of the conference call will also be available during this time period. To access the recording, please dial +1 (877) 870-5176 within the U.S. or +1 (858) 384-5517 outside the U.S. and enter reservation code 29362481#.

Transaction Website

For more information on the transaction, including background information and factsheets, visit www.MobilizeEverything.com.

Via: TmoNews

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HTC Thunderbolt Now Available For Sale!

2011-03-17T03:46:00.001-07:00

The one, the only, the much hyped HTC Thunderbolt is now available for sale on Verizon Wireless for $249 on contract and $599 off. If you ask us, thatâs a sweet deal on a smartphone that has been hitting 5-18Mbps down and ~5Mbps up out in public. Of course, the second-gen 1GHz Snapdragon processor, 768MB of RAM, and 4.3â³ display with 800 x 400 resolution will keep your whistle nice and wet for some months to come. If youâre heading out to your local VZW store today to pick up a fine piece of LTE history, be sure to drop a comment inside and let us know how it goesâ¦

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Angry Birds Rio For Android Being Sold Exclusively Through Amazon.

2011-03-14T09:19:00.001-07:00

Android users who want to get their Angry Birds fix with the latest up and coming Angry Birds title, âAngry Birds Rioâ, will have one place and one place alone to find said title. Rovio Mobile announced this morning via press release that Amazonâs AppStore will be the exclusive provider of their new game for Android users. On top of that, the ad-free version of Angry Birds Rio as well as previous versions of Angry Birds will also be made available exclusively through the Amazon AppStore. For other third party Android app stores and even Google themselves, this splintering of store fronts is something worth worrying about. At least for Google, this means theyâre not doing their job in keeping up with developersâ demands for the Android Market. As such, theyâre finding love in other places.

Look for the 60-level strong Angry Birds Rio to hit the Amazon AppStore (http://www.amazon.com/angrybirds) soon.

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NFC Not Debuting On iPhone 5.

2011-03-14T03:05:00.001-07:00

Despite persistant rumors saying otherwise, new evidence is pointing to an iPhone 5 without NFC capabilities. Such claims were apparently made by Apple during meetings with European cellular carriers. According to reports from the Independent, Apple is waiting on clearer standards as well as waiting for their own NFC technology to mature before they make their move. Appleâs NFC technology would unsurprisingly revolve around iTunes for the exchange of cash.

Similar rumors pegged the iPad 2 as debuting with NFC technologies as well. Though as weâve all seen, such rumors never quite came to fruition, as the iPad 2 is NFC-less. With projected sales of NFC payments slated to hit â¬110bn by 2015, itâs definitely in every mobile manufacturer and cellular providersâ best interests to get a grip on this technology sooner rather than later. Hopefully 2012 brings clearer standards and/or Appleâs own NFC technology ready to battle with the likes of Googleâs own NFC-capable Android devices and any other contenders that enter the market space.

Via: 9to5Mac

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HTC Thunderbolt Coming March 21st?

2011-03-12T17:26:00.001-08:00

Our friends over at Erictric may have stumbled onto something quite interesting â" a release date for the much hyped and sought after HTC Thunderbolt, LTE equipped Android phone. The tipster pre-ordered an HTC Thunderbolt through his local Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Best Buy store. Said tipster claims to have had just received a phone call from the Best Buy manager regarding his pre-order, stating that he could pick it up Monday, March 21st in store. Furthermore, the Best Buy manager also re-iterated that Verizonâs LTE plans will cost the same as their current 3G plans.

Weâve heard both ways concerning Verizonâs LTE data plans being more expensive/the same as their current plans. So this could very well be true. As for the actual release date â" weâll have to wait and see. For now, weâll have to take the Best Buy managerâs word with a grain of salt, regardless of how confident he is. Either way, we want one sooner rather than later.

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Live To Die Another Day: Revamped Symbian UI Revealed.

2011-03-12T00:48:00.001-08:00

Even though Nokia is dead set on putting Symbian out to pasture and move on with their new WP7 beauty, scores of Symbian users not yet sold on WP7 or unable/unwilling to upgrade means Nokia will still have to support them too. And Nokiaâs Benelux product manager, Marc Driessen, has some new and exciting news for that very crowd pertaining to Symbian S^3/4 â" a revamped UI.

S^4 was shelved several months back, but the refreshed UI has been ported down to S^3. As far as looks go, itâs still very 2004ish, but honestly it is much better than the current paint Symbian users make do with. Overall, new icons, widgets, pull down notification shades, and plenty of other small tweaks are baked into this new update.

As of now, Nokia hasnât and wonât provide specifics as to when weâll see this revamped S^x released or what devices will receive said update. Nokia users, it is what youâve hoped and dreamed for, or are you focused on the future with WP7?Via: All About Phones

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RIM Designs The PlayBook To Fail. Employs DRM-Saturated, 7Digital As PlayBookâs Music Store.

2011-03-11T03:57:00.001-08:00

The BlackBerry PlayBook is one of the most hyped up tablets of 2011 due in part to the brand new QNX operating system. But that and all the power in the world canât save it from the worst crutch â" DRM. RIM has employed 7Digital as the PlayBookâs sole online music store. Mind you, 7Digital is chock full of DRM-laden music limited to a certain number (5) of devices with further restrictions such as the inability to use said âpurchasedâ content as ringtones and/or notification alerts. Adding insult to injury, you are only allowed to download your âpurchasedâ content a set number of times and 7 Digital can even change the terms of the contract (and further limit the number devices/downloads you can make use of) as they see fit.

With two of the market leaders â" Amazon and Apple â" already years ahead of RIM when it comes to catalog size as well as pro-consumer policies in regards to music content, itâs highly disappointing to see RIM start the PlayBook off on such a bad footing out of the gate and not make use of their competitors previous follies. Hopefully RIM can work their magic and re-write the offending licenses and deals neutering their PlayBook music store or flat out find a new partner to deliver the goods. As it stands now, 7Digital is a shackle to an otherwise seemingly great tablet.

Via: Inquirer

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First Images Of Windows 8 Leak.

2011-03-08T07:56:00.001-08:00

What youâre looking at are the claimed âfirstâ images of Windows 8. While the UI looks just like the current Windows 7, Win7China reported that there is in fact a much more noticeable design refresh that hasnât made its way out yet. Besides UI changes, the user icon is said to be tied to a Windows Live account and allow signing into your account across multiple devices and platforms including multiple Windows PCs, Windows Phone 7 devices, Xbox consoles, and more. The image inside also shows new video-based icons. Anyone looking forward to a new UI for Win8?

Source: Win7ChinaVia: BlogTechnical, Hardwareheaven

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Revamped webConnect Plans Coming To T-Mobile Customers March 12th?

2011-03-04T23:54:00.001-08:00

Thinking of picking up one of T-Mobileâs fantastic webConnect broadband USB sticks for web action on the go? You may just want to cool your jets for a week or two. Documentation received by TmoNews shows verbiage pointing to a March 12th revamp of said plans. Specifically, the webConnect broadband plans will be completely revamped and pricing structure changed. On top of that, there is also information detailing a new 20% discount on webConnect plans when attached to an account with a qualifying voice plan.

Of course, the phrase âcurrent webConnect plans will be grandfatheredâ¦â leads us to believe we could see a price increase and or data allotment decrease â" far from an ideal scenario. In that light, weâd say hurry up and pay your way in to lock out any immediate price changes. Stay tunedâ¦Via: TmoNews

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Review: Motorola XOOM

2011-03-03T20:20:00.001-08:00

A quick look around any tech blog will highlight one thing: 2011 is indeed the year of the tablet. CES was full of dozens upon dozens of tablets from various manufacturers across the globe. While most were nothing special, certain devices caught our attention. One such device is the Motorola XOOM tablet. Boasting a dual-core 1GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, 1GB of RAM, 1200 x 800 10.1â³ display, 1080p video playback and output, and Android 3.0. Clearly, this tablet means business. It certainly looks nice with its sleek edges and weighted, yet pleasant feel. But is it really $800 good? For that, we need more space, more words, and a little more of your time. Hop on past for the full reviewâ¦

Physical Design

Thereâs no denying that the Motorola XOOM is a sleek device. The cold, dark metals bring a sense of strength and power. At first, the added weight (730g vs. iPadâs 601g) was a slight turn off. But over the course of 24 hours we actually came to enjoy it.

When we say that XOOM is sleek, we mean it. There arenât many openings in the sides of the device. Starting at the top and moving clockwise we have a sole SIM card slot and headphone jack. Moving to the right side reveals a sparse, barren wasteland of black that seems to go on for miles, eventually leading to the next corner. Down below is where the action happens â" it is here youâll find the XOOMâs microUSB and miniHDMI ports as well as contacts for a dock accessory. Swing âround to the left and final side, a pair of volume up/down buttons signal that the end of the journey is near. If you consider the back in your voyage, youâll find the XOOMâs 5-megapixel rear-camera w/ flash and two speaker cutouts. The speaker, for those who care, is loud â" as in really loud. And finally, a power/sleep/lock button.Getting more specific, the display on the XOOM measures in at 10.1â³ and pack in 1200 x 800 worth of pixels. Itâs one of the higher resolution screens on the market (higher than iPad 2), features decent viewing angles, and most importantly, is a joy to gaze at.

Overall, the hardware itself is nice. Itâs sleek, one of the most powerful tablets on the market, and has a nice, weighty feel to it.

Performance

If you had any doubts about single-core 1GHz tablets of 2010, you can be sure that the tablets of 2011 and beyond are completely different machines. Dual-core (now) and quad-core (later) are quickly relegating the typical desktop PC into much smaller parts of our lives. The Motorola XOOM is a perfect example of how a tablet should be hardware wise â" 1GHz dual-core processor.

And yet, with all of that power system slow downs, lag, and other stutter problems were seen throughout the OS numerous times. Even something as simple as scrolling to the bottom of an email list (with no other apps running) served up rather copious amounts of lag and choppy scrolling. From a bleeding edge tablet with bleeding edge hardware, this is worrisome and disappointing. A first generation iPad with half the memory and cores manages to operate more smoothly through a variety of similar instances without any noticeable lag.

The only thing we can lay blame on is Android 3.0 not being perfectly optimized for this tablet. Hopefully future iterations of 3.x can improve upon this apparent speed issue.

With that opening story, youâd think that everything about the XOOM was slow. But itâs not. More times than not, transitions from screen to screen and app to app were smooth and lightening quick, adding a bit of disbelief and confusion regarding the lag we had been seeing. How could something so powerful perform so well in one instance, and then something as simple as a scrolling list of text get so out of hand? Moving on, the camera and video capture/playback was notable for itâs 720p nature, though not immediately apparent. Video/photo buffs: you wonât be giving up your dedicated gear anytime soon.

Android 3.0 & Apps

It certainly goes to say that a hardware device is only as good as the software that it runs (or vice versa). With that said, I love Android 3.0. It finally looks polished. The designers really put in a lot of wrench time getting everything to look nicer, mesh more seamlessly, and just work better overall.

However, the new shiny paint and eye candy donât come without one serious drawback â" lack of apps. This is more of a problem with tablets and their higher resolutions in general than it is with Android 3.0 not working with an older app. Nevertheless, thereâs something very frustrating and disappointing in the fact that there are only a laughable 16 total tablet apps in the Android market. Today. In 2011. If this were the first Android tablet, I could understand that. At the very least though, the Samsung Galaxy Tab should have gotten developers and Googlesâ collective efforts on track. As it stands now, the hardware and software of Android are top notch. The lack of 3rd party software at launch is not.

Building on that last paragraph of disdain, we must stress how at this stage in the game, the XOOM excels at web browsing and a few select apps. Thatâs it.

Music Player and Gallery

Perhaps not deserving of its own section to some, many Android and non-Android consumers alike will agree that the stodgy gallery and media player was in dire need of a re-design. Android 3.0 delivers with a new media player that is simply gorgeous. Scrolling through your library can now be done via a Cover Flow-esque method that in our eyes, blends in a bit of Windows 7â²s design flare to boot. Listening to music and watching video is now more bearable that the respective apps have caught up.

Verizon 3G (and 4G)

Verizonâs network has been tested with every phone review, so thereâs no need to beat the skeletal remains of the poor horse. With that said, we must admit we are excited for LTE capabilities in the XOOM. We are not fans of Motorolaâs half-baked attempt to rush the XOOM to market with only 3G radios inside, and requiring users to ship said tablet back to them to swap in an LTE radio. Even worse, the process takes an entire week from start to finish. Motorola does regain some points though as the LTE upgrade is completely free of charge.

Battery life

On a more positive note, battery life is one aspect of the XOOM that really left me surprised. All too often a great piece of hardware is marred by abysmal runtime whilst away from a power outlet. The first gen iPad uses a single core A4 processor running at ~1GHz. The XOOM uses a dual-core Tegra 2 processor by Nvidia also running at 1GHz. Twice the cores twice the power consumption, right? Wrong. In fact itâs very wrong. The last time we had the XOOM plugged in was yesterday at 4pm and with 95% battery remaining. Today (the next day to us) roughly 19 hours later (and after a multi-hour gaming/web browsing session the night before) our XOOM is still showing 33%. WiFi and 3G are on and the last 6 hours have been spent in a virtual wireless pit meaning both radios are crying out for some wireless lovinâ.

Impressed and excited: Thatâs the Motorola XOOMâs battery life.

Conclusion: Should you buy it?

This is a hard decision for a number of reasons. For starters, the XOOM costs $800 off contract, which to us is absurd. $500 on contract is a bit more manageable, but then youâre left to deal with a cellular contract for the next two years â" also not ideal. Compare this to the iPadâs starting price of $499 for the 16GB iPad and you can see where this is going. The iPad has over 12,000 iPad apps â" exponentially more than Android. Though at the same time, itâs understood that the same app explosion that happened for smartphone Android apps will happen for tablets too. Time is the only question at this point.

Another thing to consider is your preferences for either OS: Android or iOS. Both are visually dynamic (Android 3.0 at least) and rich. Android is more customizable and âin the usersâ handsâ whereas the iPad is more of a hands off approach in the same category. The iPad has more apps to entertain you for when the internet, movies, and music get boring.

Accessories play a big roll in deciding larger electronic purchases such as this, and even more so if youâre opting for the VZW-subsidized XOOM. Tablets look like theyâll stick around a bit longer than your typical smartphone (which is ~18 months), and as such accessories will play a deciding factor. There will soon be two different physical models of iPad by the end of 2011. Android tablets: dozens.

Another thing to consider is the whole 4G/LTE mail-in thing. It would have been much better for Motorola to hold off on shipping the XOOM until all the hardware was in place, as these buy it â" ship it back for upgrades â" return are far from ideal. Motorola does do right however, and is making the LTE upgrade free.

In the end, we come away from our time with the XOOM on the fence. It is hands down the best looking and performing Android tablet to date. It showcases everything that is awesome within Android 3.0 and some things that are not. The hardware itself is powerful, and yet lag and slow downs still crop up here and there more than they should, signaling to us a misstep somewhere in the hardware or software.

So where does that leave us now? On the fence, really. If you want the honest truth: Wait. There will be many more Android 3.0 tablets to launch this year, and all are pinning for your money. In actuality, it all keeps coming back to apps. The lack of 3rd party âthings to doâ really shortens the amount of time you can hold the XOOM before getting bored. In 6 months, that story could be very different. Of course, in 6 months weâll already be on to the next âbig thingâ. Such is the way the consumer electronics world works.

Higher resolution display than competitors

Donât Like

Lag and system slow downs despite uber fast processor

high price (for 3G/4G version)

Having to mail in XOOM to gain LTE support

*If you have any specific questions, feel free to drop a line in the comments below and weâll do our best to accommodate youâ¦

**Yes, We left the shipping screen protector on. This XOOM is not mine and I am but one of many who will have the opportunity to wrap their gadget-loving hands around it. As such, I want to keep it as nice as possible for everyone invovled.

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T-Mobile Offering New Phones, Waived ETFs For Disgruntled Sidekick Owners.

2011-03-03T11:16:00.001-08:00

The news that came on March 1st foretelling the end of the Sidekick brand no doubt made many a fanboys angry, sad, and distraught. On that same day, T-Mobile promised that they would âmake the transition as smooth as possibleâ, though declined to elaborate any further as to what exactly the company was going to do.

TmoNews has received a letter from T-Mobile to Sidekick owners detailing the exact Sidekick âupgradeâ process: 50% off all Samsung phones or a waived ETF. Itâs certainly a nice gesture on T-Mobileâs part. But is it enough to retain Sidekick users from the temptations of other carriers and their offerings? Sidekick owners: Sound off!

Via: TmoNews

Tags: danger Microsoft Samsung sidekick smartphone tmobile

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Apple Event â Postmortem

2011-03-03T06:34:00.001-08:00

It looks like Steve Jobs was at the Apple event today and in good health it seemed as the crowd was going wild to see him at the event. Â With an introduction of sales over the last year looking relatively strong and bragging about the number of iPad apps versus Honeycomb apps it seems Steve Jobs is in a great mood this morning. Â

An interesting note that autistic children even use the Â iPad and âWeâre not curing Autism, but itâs helping.â Â With the introduction of the iPad2 and its new Dual Core CPU â" A5 which will improve the following:

2x faster CPU
9x faster graphics
Same low power as A4

The size of the iPad will also be deminishing, making it 33% thinner and lighter while adding a front facing video camera it will be the first dual core tablet to ship in volume. Â A Gyroscope that is in the iPhone and iPod touch will also be included in the mix. Boasting both colors and availability on AT&T and Verizon what more could you ask for. Â Possibly 10 hours of battery life and over a month of standby time? Â Well that is included too. The iPad2 will also be able to hold a candle to the previous price standing at $499 (WiFi only @ 16GB) â" $829 (WiFi + 3G @ 64GB). The shipping date of March 11th will make a lot of Apple fans excited and looking to empty their piggy banks to grab this exciting new device. Â An additional feature will be to output HDMI with one of Apple special new cables retailing at $39. Â Apple is also releasing a more magical âcoverâ for the iPad2 â" A flap that will cover the front of the screen with the ability to turn it off when covered and turn the device on when lifted off and is held in place using magnets. Â The cases will retail from $39 â" $69 based on if you choose poly or leather.

Updates On iOS 4.3

Scott Forstall came out and boasted the next release of iOS 4.3 touting increased Safari performance using the Nitro JavaScript engine. Â Accompanying this is iTunes home sharing â" delivering all of your media over the air using your Apple TV as the output device. Â 4.3 will also allow for a personalÂ hot spotÂ unfortunately only for the iPhone 4. Â It will also support Photo Booth on the iPad2. Â FaceTime will also be added to iOS update giving the ability to FaceTime with an iPod, iPhone, Mac Â or iPad. Â Its looking like the release of iOS 4.3 will also be March 11th so mark your calendars.

iMovie will also be included in the bundle for iPad owners and will include all of the warm and fuzzies like Precision editor, multi-track audio and new themes. Â The price for this app which is available March 11th will be $4.99. Garageband will be the second piece of bundled software to hit the iPad. Â Boasting Touch instruments, guitar amps and effects, 8 track recording and mixing, 250+ loops and the ability to email an AAC copy of your song its possible to keep everyone up to date on what your working on. Â With the exact price as iMove as well as the same release date people will be clamoring to start up their own garage bands.

With a lot of focus on the iPad2 and the next iOS release it seems that Apple has closed the mouths of most nay sayers when comparing the next generation of the iPad to the coming soon products from the major labels. Â It looks as though the next wave of iPads will be in the consumers hands way before competitors like the Xoom will be able to hit a million sold. Â Whether or not it will surpass what is to come later this year will be for you to let us know. Â Leave a comment below on what you think the later half of 2011 will have to offer inÂ comparisonÂ to the iPad2.

Tags: Apple ipad Release Event tablet

Verizon Killing Off Unlimited Data This Summer.

2011-03-01T21:09:00.001-08:00

If you thought Verizon was really your friend when it came to all things mobile data, punch your mother in the mouth and kick the cute little kitten in front of you â" because theyâre not. As VZW CFO Fran Shammo has been stating for many months now, Verizon will be moving away from unlimited data and to tiered pricing. The biggest question â" when this change was coming â" has so far gone unanswered. However, most technologically competent people assumed the funeral would proceed with the rollout of Verizonâs LTE network and subsequent launch of LTE smartphones.

Whatever we did think, Verizon is ready to tell us how itâs going to go this summer â" say buh-bye to all those data buffets. Itâs tiered from Summer â11 and out. With that said, the new âbig questionâ now focuses on how Verizon will categorize and tier data. Will it be based on bits consumed or tiered by speed? Unfortunately, weâre thinking it is going to be both.

Whoâs looking forward to less for more!?

Via: FierceWireless

Tags: 4g data lte smartphone tier Verizon vzw

AMD Dual-GPU 6990 Full Specs Revealed!

2011-03-01T08:07:00.001-08:00

PC gamers hanging off the edge of their seats for legitimate specs for AMDâs recently announced 6990 dual-GPU graphics card can now be at rest. Turkish tech site, Donanimhaber has the goods. Where they got them is a guess at this point seeing as how I donât understand an ounce of Turkish.

As for the 6990 â" AMDâs new card of all cards features 3,072 ALU stream processors, 192 texture units, 64 ROPs/256 Z-Stencil, 4GB GDDR5 memory, 256bit/5.0Gbps bus, an 830MHz core clock, and up to 5.1 Teraflops of computational power. While you wrap your head around that, make note of the 4x miniDisplayPort and 1x DVI port located on the back of the card as well as a unique switch to flip between the 6990â²s dual-BIOS configuration â" default and overclock specific settings for the true enthusiast. AMD claims up to 67% greater performance than a single Nvidia GTX 580.

Naturally, a card of this size and requiring a grand total of 450w when under stress needs some beefy design. A full-length, dual-chamber cooling configuration is employed to keep the 6990 from melting. Furthermore, power is provided via two (8-pin + 8-pin) large 8-pin connectors.

While the urge to pick up a 6990 or two (official price still unknown) for ~$800-$900 in some dark corners online is hefty, Nvidia has their own dual-gpu GTX 590 coming later this month. Our opinion â" wait!

But while you wait, feel free to check out the uber gallery full of official slides detailing every once of the AMD 6990 after the jumpâ¦

**Images belong to Donanimhaber

Source: DonanimhaberVia: Overclock.net

Verizon Acknowledges Building Excitement Regarding HTC Thunderbolt. Tells Us Nothing.

2011-02-28T18:52:00.001-08:00

If youâre impatiently waiting for any and all details surrounding the delayed HTC Thunderbolt, Verizon feels your pain and appreciates you ability to hold off on any current smartphone purchases. But they have nothing specific to share with us yet. Today on the companyâs Facebook page, they stated the following

Hey fans, we appreciate all the excitement about the anticipated launch of the ThunderBolt by HTC. Weâre excited too! Verizon 4G LTE is Americaâs fastest, most advanced 4G network & we want to ensure the advanced technology behind our first 4G LTE phone is flawless. We will announce its release date as soon as it is confirmed. Thanks for your support & patience while we work to bring you the ThunderBolt by HTC.

Yes, itâs more of a tease than anything, but a tease we will gladly play along withâ¦

Tags: 4g Android HTC lte Smartphones thunderbolt Verizon vzw

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The Current Best Reason To Jailbreak Your iPhone: MobileNotifier

2011-02-28T07:34:00.001-08:00

Of all the things many would list as iOSâ largest shortcoming, notifications and their intrusive nature would likely take the win. When first unveiled, iOS lacked any dedicated 3rd party applications that could alert you. But even then, many people who received tons of text messages began raising concerns with Appleâs approach of notifications â" you have to deal with each one as soon as it arrives. Since 2007, more notification-capable apps have been added to iOS as well as the market seeing three new competitors in the likes of Android, webOS, and Windows Phone 7.

While jailbreaking your iPhone has always allowed a better notification experience, the latest attempts of Peter Hajasâ MobileNotifier beta 3 is in and of itself, reason to jailbreak your iPhone. As seen above, itâs a very good looking solution that feels at home on iOS. But weâll stop short of spoiling all the fun prematurely. Hop on past the break for a nice litter gallery and a quick video showing MobileNotifier in action.

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Source: Peter HajasVia: 9to5Mac

Tags: Apple Hacking ios iPhone Jailbreak mobile notifier peter hajas smartphone

Developing: Gmail Experiencing Problems This Morning. Missing Emails, Chat Logs, And More!

2011-02-28T03:41:00.001-08:00

If youâre one of the hundreds of millions of Gmail users logging in this morning only to find missing items and/or being greeted as if itâs the first time youâve logged in, youâre not alone. A check with Googleâs apps status dashboard confirms that the email provider and search giant is in fact having some pretty serious issues. If you have offline copies of your email, consider yourself one step ahead of the game. Otherwise, itâs all in Googleâs hands at this point should you find parts of your digital life missing. Stay tuned for continuing updates as they are postedâ¦

Tags: cloud disruption email gmail outage service

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iPad 2 Comes Out To Play With The Camera.

2011-02-28T01:58:00.001-08:00

As much as Apple loves to keep secrets, it makes us consumers happy when information about their latest and greatest leaks out. Case in point: the upcoming iPad 2. From the image above (and following images after the jump) we can tell that Apple managed to trim down the overall footprint of their Jesus Tablet by a few millimeters here and there. Overall, the iPad 2 is boxier than its predecessor and features shorter, yet still tapered edges. We should know very soon whether these so called iPad 2 images are in fact legit. But assuming they are, what do the fine readers of GS think? Personally, Iâm still waiting for the hardware info before I make any judgement calls. More images after the jumpâ¦

Gallery Source 1: iBlackBox (Translated) Source 2: Ferra.ru

Tags: Apple ipad 2 tablet

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TRIM Support Added To Latest Lion Developer Build.

2011-02-25T18:03:00.001-08:00

It appears that Apple is taking steps to appease critics that their implementation of SSD is only half baked â" due to missing TRIM support. TRIM support, for those who arenât familiar with the term, is a system in which the SSD is maintained by efficiently removing garbage (ie: old data), so that id doesnât hamper the writing of new data. In Windows, pre-TRIM SSDs slow down considerably as the drive fills.

How bad has it been in OS X without TRIM? Apparently not too bad according to this Bit-tech article in which they look at SSDs in the current generation MacBook Air. Their findings were that SSD performance is more or less the same even after strenuous usage. Part of this, they speculate, could be because OS Xâs use of HFS+ is more efficient at garbage collection, or, TRIM is supported in some type of fashion under the surface.

Whatever the case may be, gaining official TRIM support certainly canât hurt. The only sour point we see at this time is that it appears that Apple is only supporting TRIM for in-house SSDs shipped with Apple hardware â" not third party SSDs. Though given how Apple operates their business, this move isnât entirely all too surprising. Weâll have to keep an eye on Lion development as it progresses to see just how robust Apple makes TRIM within OS X.

Via: AppleInsider

Tags: Apple lion osx ssd trim

Facebook v2 For BlackBerry Pictures Leak Out.

2011-02-25T06:26:00.001-08:00

Social butterflies on RIMâs BlackBerry platform have some new and exciting things to look forward to in Facebook 2.0. Pictures of the new v2 app leaked out onto the interwebs tonight showing among other things, a much needed UI redesign that makes the app more pleasing on the eyes overall, and less like a 2003 mobile app. But besides the added eye candy, v2 of Facebook for BlackBerry adds in support for Facebook Chat, the ability to view friendsâ profiles, information, pages, and other lists, as well as improved core app integration to the BlackBerry OS as a whole.

Release for Facebook for BlackBerry 2.0 is slated for May 2011 â" quite the wait for those chomping at the bit for an updated Facebook app. What do the CrackBerry users of GS think? Like what you see?

Source: N4BBVia: FoneFrenzy

Tags: app App World Blackberry facebook mobile RIM Social Networking

Uh-Oh: Reported Issues Between Verizon LTE Modems And New Sandy Bridge MacBook Pros.

2011-02-24T15:13:00.001-08:00

Slashgear has stumbled on to a potentially troublesome issue for owners of Verizonâs Pantech LTE modem and one of the new Sandy Bridge powered MacBook Pros. Apparently, they donât work together. At least, thatâs what the screenshot above would lead to suggest. Anyone else out there have access to both a Pantech LTE modem and brand new Sandy Bridge MacBook Pro?

Tags: 4g Apple Intel Laptops lte macbook pro pantech sandy bridge Verizon

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Motorola XOOM LTE Update Process Leaks.

2011-02-24T02:09:00.000-08:00

If youâre one of the LTE-crazed Motorola XOOM groupies that will be staking out store lines across the country tomorrow, weâre proud to say you can go to bed tonight a more relaxed being. The LTE upgrade process for the Motorola XOOM has been leaked in its entirety, giving us a look at the organized chaos that will ensue 90 days after the XOOMâs launch.

90 days? Yes, that is when customers will need to send their XOOM back to Motorola in order to get the LTE hardware and software upgrade performed. After a 6-7 day window, youâre revamped, faster XOOM will arrive back into your lovingly out-stretched arms. Of course, the beauty of it all is the upgrade price â" free. Motorola is eating the cost of shipping, hardware, and software upgrades for all XOOM owners. +1 Motorola.

So whoâs getting one?

Via: Droid-Life

Tags: Android Google Hardware moto Motorola tablet xoom

Apple Confirms March 2nd Media Event. iPad 2 Here We Come!

2011-02-23T09:02:00.001-08:00

Looks like rumors of an impending iPad 2 announcement/release were true. Apple has begun sending out media invites. Check back with GS on March 2nd as we keep you up to date on Appleâs latest tablet venture.

With that checked off the list, now all weâre waiting for is Apple to come clean about all of those MacBook Pro rumors weâve been hearing aboutâ¦Via: Engadget

Tags: Apple ipad 2 tablet

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Crysis 2 Recommended Specs Leak?

2011-02-19T19:17:00.001-08:00

Within the last couple of weeks, the minimum specs for Crysis were made public. While it gave us a good glimpse as to what would be required of our machines to power the latest and greatest Crytek has to offer, it didnât tell us much in the sense that minimum requirements are often low-balled. Recommended specs are what really matter. Unfortunately, thus far Crytek has been pretty tight lipped about said requirements. Until now. Well, Crytek still isnât actually saying anything, but fellow tech site VR-Zone is. They claim to have the recommended specs in the bag. As seen above, Crysis 2 is still a very power hungry game, but not in the same context as it was back in 2007. These days, a Core 2 Duo and Nvidia 280/ATI 4870 arenât exactly âhigh-endâ. Nevertheless, the true test will be running the final version of the game on our systems to see the results for ourselves.

Weâll definitely be picking up Crysis 2. You?

Source: VR-ZoneVia: CrunchGear

Tags: computer console crysis 2 crytek Gaming pc

Apparently Sony Doesnât Like The PS3 Jailbreak

2011-02-17T02:09:00.001-08:00

There you have it folks. Sony has finally published a ban-hammer press release on PS3 Jailbreaking. Weâve been covering all the info about the lawsuit against geohot, but here it is, finally something release for the regular mom and pop on the street. Itâs pretty easy to understand; they donât want you to do it!!!

Sony released this statement on the Playstation Blog this morning:

Notice: Unauthorized circumvention devices for the PlayStation 3 system have been recently released by hackers. These devices permit the use of unauthorized or pirated software. Use of such devices or software violates the terms of the âSystem Software License Agreement for the PlayStation 3 Systemâ and the âTerms of Services and User Agreementâ for the PlayStation Network/Qriocity and its Community Code of Conduct provisions. Violation of the System Software Licence Agreement for the PlayStation 3 System invalidates the consumer guarantee for that system. In addition, copying or playing pirated software is a violation of International Copyright Laws. Consumers using circumvention devices or running unauthorized or pirated software will have access to the PlayStation Network and access to Qriocity services through PlayStation 3 system terminated permanently.

To avoid this, consumers must immediately cease use and remove all circumvention devices and delete all unauthorized or pirated software from their PlayStation 3 systems.

Just as Microsoft has done in the past with Live, youâll lose all access to the Playstation Network. And in case you werenât aware, copying or playing pirated software is a violation of International Copyright Laws

Source: Playstation Blog

Tags: geohot Jailbreak playstation 3 Sony

Nvidia Boasts SoC âStarkâ For 2014. Offers 100x The Performance Of Tegra 2.

2011-02-15T21:20:00.001-08:00

Let the title sink in for a moment â" â100x the power of Tegra 2â. What could you or would you do with that kind of power? Probably give up desktop (and possibly even traditional laptops) altogether. We may be drooling of late 2011/early 2012 âKal-El/Tegra 3 SoCs, but the graph above shown off by Nvidia at the 2011 MWC shows us what we should really be looking forward to.

We of course have to reign in our emotions just a tad. The â100xâ figure is your typical marketing jargon used to introduce hype and false excitement into a given market. But this market is already stuffed full of excitement, so itâs not necessarily in need of more. Nonetheless, we expect a massive improvement in 2014 by the time the Stark architecture drops. 100x the performance of Tegra 2 or not, it is going to be wicked fast.

Via: Ubergizmo

Tags: mobile mobile world congress MWC nvidia soc start system on chip tegra 2

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GeoHot Busts Numerous Caps In Sonyâs Ass

2011-02-12T21:44:00.001-08:00

Legendary iPhone Jailbreaker/Unlocker GeoHot has released a humorous thuggish rap on the youtubes directed at Sony. We told you about the initial lawsuit about a month ago. Numerous events have unfolded in the case, including California granting Sony the restraining order, and most recently â" the judge allowing Sony access to any and all ps3 related material on George Hotzâs hard drive.

With all that has happened GeoHot still holds a sense of humor about the entire thing and has granted us a peak into his attempt to jailbreak and unlock the hip hop scene.

Get Jiggy with it on in to see the video

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Tags: geohot george hotz Jailbreak ps3 Sony

HP Veer To Feature Proprietary Adapter Due To Size.

2011-02-11T17:08:00.001-08:00

In the race to become the thinnest phone, sacrifices are often made. Sometimes, itâs done with little fanfare and clever engineering. Other times however, the reduction in size comes at too great a cost. Such is our view of the HP Veer â" a miniature Palm Pre/HP Pre3 of sorts. Because of the overall thin design of the veer combined with sliding keyboard, HP simply didnât have room to cram a 3.5mm audio port and micro-USB port. The end result is nobodies favorite outcome â" proprietary adapter.

While some may say itâs not a big deal to need a small adapter to hook up, the reality of the situation is that it is. Lose the adapter and youâre left having to pay for another adapter just to charge/sync your device â" all things that should be handled by your standard mini/micro-USB cable.

Yes, weâre saddened a bit that HPâs miniature Veer comes with a little extra baggage. But weâre also curious â" how will the new law mandating one standard charging cable (micro-USB) effect future iterations of this phone and others of similar size? At some point, the generic charging standard will have to change as phones do. Sound off in the commentsâ¦

**A couple more pictures after the jump.

Pictures Property of PreCentral

Via: PreCentral

Tags: adapter HP Palm pre smartphone veer

Verizon iPhone is here

2011-02-08T06:09:00.001-08:00

So, my wifeâs new iPhone has arrived. Yes, I woke up at 2:45am last Thursday to secure the gadget my wife has been begging Steve Jobs for.

Well, it arrived today and I tried to pry it from her claws to get some time on it so that I can review it, but good luck today. Maybe I will get up early tomorrow and steal it while she is sleeping.

The only issue so far, and I hope that it isnât any indication of the network issues AT&T had, but the VZ Contact Transfer (Backup Assistant) failed multiple times before we gave up. Make sure you back up your contacts and archive any precious voicemails before you activate your new iPhone. If you donât, they will be gone. I forwarded her favorite voicemails to myself so that we still have them. Her old phone would not allow us to use Visual Voicemail.

More tomorrow, hopefully.

Eric

Tags: iPhone Verizon

Gigabyte Announces SATA 6 Series SATA Check App For Sandy Bridge Motherboards.

2011-02-05T09:29:00.001-08:00

Owners of Intelâs newest platform (dubbed âSandy Bridgeâ) are no doubt feeling pretty frustrated after the recent announcement of faulty Intel-based SATA II controllers and ports. The workaround for people with only a hard drive or two is to not use the affected ports. For someone such as myself however, 7 of the 8 ports are taken up meaning I donât have that luxury (similar to many other people Iâm sure). Luckily Intel is going to make it right and issue replacements to everyone who claims one. But int he meantime, how do you know if youâre using faulty ports on your own motherboard? If youâre a Gigabyte P67/1155 chipset owner, you can download the new Gigabyte 6 Series SATA Check app. It will tell you which ports are affected as well as what is/isnât plugged into them and where to move them. Those who have built their own computers wonât likely need this app as they already know which ports are the problem ports. But we canât discount how handy this is for the less tech-savy.

As of writing, the app is only available in the Gigabyte Forums. Though, an official download via the companyâs main website should follow shortly.

Source: HardwareHeavenVia: HardwareHeaven Forums

Tags: 1155 gigabyte Intel motherboard p67 recall sandy bridge

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Pre-order Your Verizon iPhone At 3am On February 3rd.

2011-01-27T01:45:00.001-08:00

Verizon users and CDMA iPhone wannabes, listen up: Pre-orders begin at 3am on February 3rd. Supplies are said to be limited. So once theyâre out, theyâre out. Youâll have to wait until the actual launch date of February 10th before you can wrap your mitts around one.

In other news: The same memo that leaked the 3am pre-order launch time also mentioned several prices for AT&T iPhone trade-ins:

If the above turns out to be true, thatâs a pretty decent deal from a carrier. (As of course, eBay, Craigslist, etc. will net you far better re-sale prices for your aging iDevice.) If trade-ins arenât kept solely to business customers and do in fact come to the masses, I canât see how it wouldnât be popular. AT&T, you better watch out!

The million dollar question: Will a device trade-in sway you from AT&T iPhone to Verizon iPhone?

Tags: iPhone pre-order smartphone Verizon

Report: HTC To Unveil Two Facebook Branded Phones At Mobile World Congress.

2011-01-26T19:20:00.001-08:00

Despite constant denials by the company itself, the Facebook/self-branded smartphone rumor just wonât die. Today, business oriented City AM newspaper posted an article claiming to know inside information of two Facebook smartphones being unveiled at this years MWC. The phones will reportedly be built by HTC and run a customized version of Android. Facebookâs own Joe Hewitt and Matthew Papakipos are said to be the top two minds behind the phonesâ launch.

Given the highly customizable nature of Android, Facebook phones with special, deep integration are certainly intriguing on paper. But how well will they actually turn out to be? That remains to be seen. With that said, any other information regarding hardware or even what version of Android the claimed âFacebook phonesâ will run is unknown at this time. Facebook meanwhile, continues to deny any such project or phone is in the works.Source: City AMVia: Cellular-News

Tags: facebook HTC mobile world congress MWC Smartphones Social Networking

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HyperMac Releases DIY MagSafe-Chopping âMagic Boxâ .

2011-01-26T06:27:00.001-08:00

You have to admire HyperMac, they sure are determined. After a brief legal battle with Apple last year concerning their HyperMac batteries for Apple products, the company came back with a new approach that required the purchase of stand alone adapters from Apple. At $40+ extra for a simple adapter, it wasnât the best solution around. But when lawyers come on swift wings, you do what you have to. Today however, HyperMac is back with another solution that builds off of their previous DIY solution involving the MagSafe Airline adapter.. Introducing: the HyperJuice Magic Box.

This 2-part device is supposedly easy and foolproof enough to be conducted in a mere 2 minutes. The Magic Box is priced at $50 and is well worth itself if it does away with the ridiculous limitations Apple has imposed upon HyperMac. Anyone give it a go yet? More informative image showing various configurations and options with HyperJuice Magic Box after the jumpâ¦

Via: Geeky-Gadgets, Wired

Tags: Apple battery hyperjuice hypermac laptop magsafe

Bakrie Telecom Announces Bolt As Official Esia Browser.

2011-01-26T03:01:00.001-08:00

Bakrie Telecom customers have some exciting news tonight â" the Indonesian carrier has partnered with Bitstream, the makers of the fabulous Bolt mobile browser, to announce a partnership moving forward. âFor the first time, Internet access can be done not only through smartphones but can also be enjoyed by phones in the mid-low end categoryâ, says Erik Meijer, PT Bakrie Telecom deputy president director. Bitstreamâs Bolt browser will be the go-to standard for Bakrieâs Esia line of services, which include EV-Do supporting phones such as the Nokia 6316 and Samsung Corby.

The use of Bolt is a notable one, as it is one of the best mobile browsers around. With features such as HTML 5 support, Flash, , light footprint, and pure blinding speed, Indonesian users can be sure theyâre getting a top end product.

Those looking to stay up to date with the latest Bitstream has to offer can check out booth #2D23 at MWC February 14th-17th as well as checking out their website. For more information on Bakrieâs Esia products and services, point your browser here instead.

Tags: app bitstream bolt browser mobile

Google Releases Android And iPhone Weather Web App.

2011-01-24T20:58:00.001-08:00

Weather apps on both Android and iOS are a dime a dozen these days. With that said, I happen to be a weather junkie on top of my usual gig as tech junkie. So when it comes to weather apps, Iâve been there and done that many times over. Though in all honesty, you donât really need a stand alone app for such things. The mobile web is full of websites and portals from which you can get your weather information. And today, the non-app weather scene just got a bit more crowded with Googleâs new Android and iOS app weather web app.

Simply search âweatherâ on either of the platforms mentioned above (sorry BlackBerry OS 6 and pretty much everyone else) and watch the HTML5 wizardry develop right before your very eyes. Speaking of HTML5, the slider you see is functional, and when drug across the screen, causes the background gradient and weather icons to change accordingly. Enough to make you kick the app habit?

Via: Electronista

Tags: Android app ios iPhone mobile web

Another One Bites The Dust: T-Mobile USA Cancels Nokia C5-03.

2011-01-24T08:21:00.001-08:00

Nokiaâs attempts to break through in the U.S. market are getting tougher by the day. First, the flagship Symbian^3-powered X7 destined for AT&T was nixed at the last second. And now, T-Mobileâs own C5-03 (Nuron 2 to some parts) appears to have been chopped as well. The big hurdle Nokia seems to be unable to overcome is the whole concept behind buddying up with cellular providers in order to get their hardware discounted. In many other parts of the world, phones are sold unlocked and free of contracts. But here in the U.S., we do things backwards. Complicating matters, Android devices and Appleâs own iPhone are updated at breakneck pace.

Regardless, itâs another sad tale in Nokiaâs relatively short U.S. novel. Hopefully (constantly delayed) MeeGo can finally woo us. Of course, it wouldnât hurt if Nokia could slap it inside some fancy hardware too. Will 2011 finally be Nokiaâs year?Via: IntoMobile

Tags: c5-03 Nokia smartphone Symbian

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Thank God: Moto XOOM To Be âGoogle Experience Deviceâ, Lack Moto Blur.

2011-01-21T21:02:00.001-08:00

For everyone worried that Motorolaâs fabulous XOOM tablet would be marred by a rumored update that would bring the MotoBLUR UI â" You can be at ease. It isnât happening. Motorola confirmed the information with IntoMobile, stating that the Moto XOOM tablet was a Google Experience device and that it would showcase Android 3.0â²s (Honeycomb) best traits and features.

To clarify, Motorola XOOM is a Google Experience Device and the first tablet to incorporate Android 3.0 Honeycomb. As such, Motorola Mobility has worked closely with Google to develop and optimize the Honeycomb OS on XOOM, and has no plans to customize the software with MotoBlur.

To those wondering why a âpureâ Android experience is so strongly lusted after â" stock Android devices receive updates faster, are rooted sooner, and generally fair better to new features. While rooting is more of a niche desire, getting the latest and greatest updates is certainly not. And with an untouched Android experience, we can be sure that the Moto XOOM will be one of the staple Android tablets through 2011.

Tags: Android Google moto Motorola xoom

Motorola Atrix Android Phone Passes FCC Certification.

2011-01-20T16:42:00.001-08:00

Hands down the coolest Android device of 2011 is the Motorola Atrix. With the bleeding edge hardware and unique docking station that turns the phone into its own laptop, the certification above is certainly cause for celebration. Because once we start seeing the FCCâs paper trail blessing, public release canât be too far behind. As awesome as the Atrix is, does anyone out there have a phone theyâre even more excited for? Itâs ok to put the Atrix down a few spots from #1, we wonât judge you.Via: Phandroid

Tags: Android atrix dock laptop moto Motorola smartphone

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Forget the White iPhone. This See-thru Case Is Cooler.

2011-01-20T10:08:00.001-08:00

The white iPhone may still be the unicorn phone of Appleâs lineup, but somehow this see-thru design on sale at mobile.uwants.com is much more lust worthy. Granted, Apple didnât design the iPhone to look pretty without its clothes on, nor did they take into account light bleeding through to the back of the device sans stock case. But I can look past those small hiccups if the price is right. Gallery of naked iPhones after the jumpâ¦

Gallery

Via: Pocket-Lint

Tags: Apple case iPhone mod see thru

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Rovio: Angry Birds Cartoon Soon Heading Into Production.

2011-01-19T17:06:00.001-08:00

If you happen to frequent Gadgetsteria often, youâll know we have a borderline sick obsession with Angry Birds. Itâs pretty much greater than sliced bread. We have the games, iPhone cases, plush toys, board games, and soon, cartoons. Weâve already heard several times that Rovio Mobile was planning to bring the birds and the pigs to the tv/computer screens around the world. And now after Rovio CEO Mikael Hedâs interview with British TV site C21media, we know that the reality of such a show is this much closer. Although in reality, the interview didnât reveal any hard release dates or whether the Angry Birds cartoon would be in digital (read: online) only form or online + TV. But even then, news of the cartoonâs continual progress is promising and of course, exciting. Are you looking forward to Angry Birds cartoons as much as we are?Source: NYPVia: ElectricPig

Tags: angry birds animated series cartoon rovio

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Samsung Responds: âWeâre Not Charging For Android Updatesâ

2011-01-18T23:39:00.001-08:00

Is Samsung charging for Android updates as we highlighted earlier, and thereby causing carriers to avoid Android 2.2 updates for Galaxy S devices? Itâs hard saying at this point, though Samsung certainly denies the whole thing. Samsung sent a reply to PhoneScoop, stressing they arenât artificially blocking any updates, and that more details on the very topic at hand would be coming soon. The reassurance is nice to hear, but after the Samsung Omnia II fiasco, âtrustâ isnât exactly something Samsung has won over from me.

Tags: Android Google Samsung update

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Sony Ericsson âOpen Mindedâ About Windows Phone 7

2011-01-17T18:33:00.001-08:00

The chances of seeing a Windows Phone 7-powered Sony Ericsson device anytime soon look rather bleak, this according to a statement by SEâs acting head of global marketing, Steven Walker. Walker admits that SE is sticking with Android for now currently doesnât have any Windows Phone 7 hardware in the pipeline, though the company as a whole is constantly monitoring WP7â²s progress.

If I were SE, Iâd be a bit more aggressive with WP7. Yes, theyâve designed some awesome Android hardware such as the Android-powered Xperia series. But none of those phones have exactly âtaken offâ. Perhaps Windows Phone 7 would fair SE better? Looks like weâll have to continue waitingâ¦

Pocket-Lint

Tags: Android Google Microsoft sony ericsson windows phone 7

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Sony vs. Geohot Judge: Why Is This In California?

2011-01-14T17:15:00.001-08:00

A couple of weeks ago, former iOS jailbreaker and current PS3 hacker, George Hotz aka âGeohotâ, released (in coordination with the fail0ver team) code to crack the PS3â²s hardware and software encryption thus allowing home brew software to be installed and run. Sony naturally wasnât all to happy, and just recently responded with a lawsuit asking for unspecified monetary damages as well as the complete removal of any and all traces of Geohotâs crack from the internet (good luck with that Sony).

With that said, today began the first in a series of court appearances for Geohot and Sony in a California court, with the focus of this morningâs early meeting being to determine whether or not Geohot had to surrender all of his electronic gear as the case moves forward. Thankfully, common sense did play a small role in the court room today, with the presiding Judge Susan Illston questioning Sonyâs argument that the case should be tried in California because Geohot (from New Jersey) received funds from PayPal (located in California) and posted the hack and code on Twitter and YouTube (also from California). Illston said that if Sonyâs argument were taken seriously, the entire worldâs problems and legal battles would be under her jurisdiction. As such, she put off any pending decision on Geohotâs electronic devices and further trials in California on hold until a later, unconfirmed date.

Score 1 for common sense. 0 for Sony.

Via: Wired

Tags: geohot ios Jailbreak lawsuit ps3 Sony

iOS 4.3 Beta Cracked With Latest PwnageTool Update.

2011-01-14T06:53:00.001-08:00

If youâre the type to jailbreak your iPhone and happen to be part of the developer program and the pre-release version of iOS, the latest version of PwnageTool is worth a look. Specifically, iPhone 4 users on running the recently released 4.3 beta can jailbreak their phones. The updated PwnageTool uses Geohotâs Limera1n boot-room based exploit to get the deed done. With that said, iPhone users wanting to preserve the baseband for unlock purposes need to hold off for now as this solution overwrites said baseband with a new one.

Give the instructions a thorough reading and proceed with caution.

Via: GadgetVenue

Tags: 4.3 beta Apple ios iPhone Jailbreak pwnage tool

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16 Megapixel Sensor To Be In Smartphones Later This Year/Early Next.

2011-01-11T02:20:00.001-08:00

While the biggest number of megapixels doesnât always transfer to the greatest picture, thereâs something to be said abou ta 16-megapixel sensor for a smartphone camera. Renesas Technology has announced a new sensor of theirs that could allow up to 16-megapixel image capture. On top of that, the chip is said to support high-speed continuous shooting at 15fps at 13 megapixels.

The company has already started shipping sample chips to manufacturers for testing purposes, and announced via press release that commercial shipments should being in March of this year.

Via: Cellular-News

Tags: camera cmos digital sensor smartphone

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#CES2011 â The Mobile iPhone 4 Headphone Amp and Battery Charger by Go-DAP

2011-01-09T04:57:00.001-08:00

If youâre into the high-end portable audio scene, youâve probably heard of Go-DAP before. They already have one successful battery + amp design on the market for the iPhone 3G/S. This week at CES, the company took the wraps off of their next generation of portable headphone amp and battery for the iPhone 4â¦The newly redesigned iPhone 4 specific Go-DAP features a 1,450mAh battery, OPA2338UA (Texas Instruments) pre-amp, TPA6130A (Texas Instruments) power-amp, signal to noise ratio of >= 95dB, z

We got to try it out for a few minutes today and were very impressed. If you have an iPhone 4 and want the ultimate in sound quality whilst abroad, you really need to give the Go-DAP a serious look. Hands-on pictures after the jump...

Gallery

Tags: amp Apple Audiophile go-dap headphone iPhone portable

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VLC Media Player Removed From iPhone App Store.

2011-01-07T18:38:00.000-08:00

Several weeks back, we wrote about VLCâs RÃ©mi Denis-Courmont letter to Apple (post was lost when Gadgetsteria server melted) in which he asked them to remove VLC from the iOS App Store because of discrepancies between Appleâs policies and VLCâs open source roots and accompanying rules. And today, many weeks later, Apple has complied. VLC is no longer visible in the App Store. RÃ©mi isnât sad, however, and even voices his lack of pity for iOS owners of VLC as well as the developers who created the VLC iOS app. Ouch.Via: Slashdot

Tags: Apple ios iPhone vlc

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Natural iOS Multitasking on Non-supported Apps With Go Native.

2011-01-02T16:24:00.001-08:00

If you want real multitasking on an iPhone, youâre only solution is to jailbreak and install an app such as Backgroundr. Though now thereâs another for those who donât necessarily want full-on multitasking, but extended native âmultitaskingâ/app switching as well. Itâs called âGo Nativeâ, and is a simple app which extends the iOS 4.x feature of simulated background running combined with the added battery benefits of Appleâs solution. With that said, the app doesnât have any stand alone icon as it resides solely within the settings app â" simple, quick, and easy.

You can find Go Native in Cydia under the BigBoss repo for free. Though take note, youâll need an iPhone 3GS or iPhone 4 to run it.

Via: RedmondPie

Tags: cydia Hacking ios iPhone Jailbreak multiask

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Flexible AMOLED Displays From Samsung Coming to CES.

2010-12-30T18:24:00.001-08:00

Tablets of every shape, size, and color may be the current fad in the tech media, but Samsung has another gadget up their sleeve that theyâll be showing off â" flexible AMOLED displays! According to their press release, the displays that weâll see at CES measure in at 4.5-inches in size with WVGA resolution (800 x 480). No other information is available at this point, but as weâve said many times tonight: check back next week when we hit the CES show floor!

Via: IntoMobile, BGR

Tags: amoled CES flexible display

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New Report Pegs CDMA iPhone Announcement Before Valentines Day.

2010-12-29T21:24:00.000-08:00

Tonight, a report published by Bloomberg claims that Apple may announce the Verizon iPhone no later than Valentines Day, 2011. I know what youâre thinking: âUgh, another Verizon iPhone postâ. But try as you might, you canât escape the fact that such a device is a huge deal in the tech community right now, and will continue to be until the highly sought after device is eventually released. Though in regards to the report, how likely is it really that the general public will actually hold a Verizon iPhone in their hands before the summer of 2011? Not likely. Hereâs whyâ¦Apple is predictable. They plan everything meticulously, combing through every tiny detail way more obsessively than your typical consumer electronic company. Launching a CDMA/Verizon-specific iPhone at any time other than their usual mid to late-summer time frame would mean two dates in which new products would appear. And Apple wonât split iPhone release dates based on the technology inside. Itâs not Apple.

An exception to the above that would allow for an early 2011 CDMA iPhone release and still keep everything nice and organized would be bumping up all iPhone release schedules. That would mean the iPhone 5 could be coming in as few as 1-3 months. Given the whole antennagate fiasco and years of relentless AT&T bashing, Apple wanting to hurry thing along is certainly plausible. But that doesnât seem very likely either.

Instead, I believe Apple will announce the Verizon iPhone early next year, with a release date lining up with current GSM iPhones. No matter how many lucky stars you count, a Verizon iPhone isnât being publicly released until mid-2011 or later. It just doesnât make sense.

Source: BloombergVia: AppleInsider

Tags: Apple CDMA ios iPhone smartphone Verizon

Klipsch Designing Windows Phone 7 Headphones. #klipsch #wp7

2010-12-29T06:05:00.001-08:00

Choosing a headset or specific set of headphones for an iPhone can be quite the challenge. There are literally dozens of different styles from an equally high number of different brands. For non-iDevices however, the attention isnât nearly as great. Though Klipsch is reportedly working on changing that. A WPCentral tipster has claimed that Klipsch is working on a Windows Phone 7-specific headset complete with in-line controls for music playback. It would certainly be a worthy accessory for WP7 users.

Weâre working on confirming this and/or finding out more details.

Via: WPCentral

Tags: Audio earphones klipsch windows phone 7 wp7

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Motorola Cliq 2 Images Surface. #cliq2 #motorola #android

2010-12-28T23:06:00.001-08:00

Before you settle in for the night, thereâs one more treat for the mobile-loving crowd out there. Cellphone Signal managed to snag some pre-release shots of a new Motorola Android device. The phone displayed above is said to be the Motorola Cliq 2 (previously the âBegoniaâ). While it is in fact a ânewâ phone, the hardware is rather old news â" 5-megapixel camera, wifi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, and the revamped Moto BLUR UI.

One thing that has caught our eye, however, is that funky honeycomb-esque keyboard. While it certainly looks cool in pictures, I canât help but wonder how it actually performs. And then thereâs the realization that a lot of potential keyboard space is wasted on the design â" not good on a mobile device.

As for shipping software, anything from Android 2.1-2.3 is possible. Once Motorola goes official with this phone at CES weâll update accordingly. But if weâre to go out on a limb now regarding potential Android 3.0 rumors â" the mid-January release date is too soon to snag the next version of Android. Not to mention, the Cliq 2 isnât exactly a âflagshipâ device worthy of an exclusive launch of Androidâs latest and greatest.

Gallery after the jumpâ¦

Gallery

Via: CellphoneSignal

Tags: Android cliq 2 Google moto Motorola smartphone

HTC Thunderbolt Photos Leak! #htcthunderbolt

2010-12-28T18:03:00.001-08:00

Take a look before you, smartphone aficionados. This is the smartphone to get. The HTC Thunderbolt as it is being called, oozes sophistication and bleeding edge features. For starters, it is the first LTE-supporting smartphone to launch on Verizonâs LTE network. Thus far, the jury is still out on whether or not the Thunderbolt actually features a dual core processor. Obviously, our fingers are crossed. Finally, a kickstand and âMade with Googleâ branding âround back finish things up. As for the latter feature, being explicitly labeled a âGoogle Phoneâ is awesome news for end users. What it means is no custom skin crap ruining the overall experience or delaying critical updates. Furthermore, carrier-branded crap and other non-Android features should be at a minimum, and at best completely absent.

But enough talk. Weâll get you more info next week at CES. For now, hop on past the break for a gallery of pictures showing every fine angle of the HTC Thunderboltâ¦

Gallery

Via: Droid-Life

Tags: Android HTC smartphone thunderbolt

Hack a GSM Network with a $15 Phone, Laptop, and Open Source Software.

2010-12-28T11:50:00.001-08:00

Weâve heard tales of GSMâs rather weak security many times before. But the big kicker with such stories was that it was incredibly expensive to purchase all the required hardware and software. But at the recent Chaos Computer Club (CCC) Congress), a small group of researchers were able to crack GSM transmission with nothing more than (4) sub-$15 phones, a laptop, some open source software, and programming skills.

The short version of the story goes like this: Itâs far cheaper and faster to hack GSM devices in 2010 and beyond, though most of the security holes can be strengthened considerably. Simple things like randomizing âbuffer bytesâ (âAre you thereâ messages GSM networks constantly send to track devices) and stronger encryption would go a long way towards safer, more secure GSM networks.

Knowing the amount of secure transactions and conversations carried out over GSM as well as the pathetic security isnât very reassuring. But hold off wide scale panic for now. First, check out the full article over at Wired before jumping to conclusions.

Source: WiredVia: BoingBoing

Tags: GSM Hacking

Palm Pixi With Front Facing Camera Spied on Sprintâs Website. #palm

2010-12-28T10:30:00.001-08:00

Anything look strange to you top left of the Palm Pixi image? How about that front-facing camera? The Palm Pixi doesnât currently have a front-facing camera, meaning this image is either a Photoshop spoof or mistakingly posted image of Palm Pixi refresh destined for CES. Sprint and Palm have yet to reply to our emails to confirm or deny the information before us. For now, the speculation lives on.

Via: Erictric, Slashgear

Tags: HP Palm pixi smartphone web os

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4chan Down: DDoS #4chan

2010-12-28T07:26:00.001-08:00

According to 4chanâs standalone status page, the site that claims fame to various internet crusades by way of the DDoS attack is itself the victim of such things this morning. A simple update on their status page reads:

Site is down due to DDoS. We now join the ranks of MasterCard, Visa, PayPal, e al.â"an exclusive club!

At least theyâre taking it in strideâ¦

Via: Slashdot

Tags: 4chan ddos Hacking

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Future Android Music App Leaks! Brings Heavily Revamped UI. #android

2010-12-27T19:18:00.001-08:00

The image before you is something that Android aficionados have been begging Google for over the last several months â" an updated music app. Compared to iOS, webOS, and in some regards, even BlackBerry, Androidâs music app is bare bones and an eye sore to boot. However, at the Google I/O 2010 press conference earlier this year, a heavily updated music app was shown off. The most obvious change was the UI. It was a lot cleaner and more modern. However, the real treat were numerous wireless capabilities, including the ability to purchase music on your desktop and then push it to your phone.

Thanks to one handy/lucky/clever XDA user, that very same updated music app can now be yours, although sadly without the handy wireless features. However, the heavily tweaked UI manages to make the jump as does a multitude of various bugs (beware). Besides the flashier graphics, a new menu button appears top right, perhaps signaling and end times for hardware buttons (at least the menu button at least). Furthermore, tapping the music appâs own icon top left takes you back to the main âhomeâ of said app â" A handy feature given the predictably deep nature music playlists can have.

Hop inside for a video showing it all off as well as the download linkâ¦

Video

Source: XDAVia: Engadget

Tags: android 3.0 app Audio Google mobile Music

What You Need To Know about Jailbreak iPhone 3G

2010-11-24T17:41:00.000-08:00

While the iPhone has continued to be a revolutionary product, it has some drawbacks. There are some restrictions on the iPhone, holding many back from doing some things that they would like to do with their phones. Many people believe that they have to live with these restrictions, failing to question these restrictions and failing to move to change them.

There is something that you can do to get around these various restrictions. Certain individuals have managed to jailbreak the software of the iPhone. An iPhone 3G jailbreak allows users to do things with their iPhone that they would not usually be able to do. It is important for individuals to understand everything they can before they jailbreak iPhone 3G phones and software.

What An iPhone Jailbreak Is?

Jailbreaking is a specific code that completely changes the makeup of the iPhone itself. Those who jailbreak their iPhone will be able to run any type of software that they would like to use on their phone. This works around the restrictions that apple has placed on their iPhones; individuals with an iPhone can only run software approved by Apple.

How To Jailbreak An iPhone 3G

Jailbreaking is actually relatively simple for the average user to complete. The bulk of the Jailbreaking work is completed by different hackers from around the world. They create the software and iPhone installer that is going to actually change the software of the iPhone. A few simple steps allow individuals to jailbreak their iPhone.

The Dangers of The iPhone 3G Jailbreak

There are a couple of different dangers and consequences to consider when thinking about Jailbreaking your iPhone 3G. One of the first dangers that you are going to need to worry about revolves around the security of your iPhone. There have been a couple of viruses that have directly attacked those who have jailbroken iPhone. Some of these viruses were harmless, simply trying to show people the damage that could be done to their phone without causing any damage. Other viruses have been harmless, working to steal the information of those who have iPhone 3G jailbreak software.

The other danger comes from the fact that an iPhone 3G jailbreak may not be legal. Current cases are being questioned as to the legality of jailbreaking the iPhone. There can also be issues that come from jailbroken iPhones, as the phones may not work or may be ruined because of the software changes.

Pros And Cons of iPhone Jailbreaking

There are pros and cons to the entire jailbreaking experience. People need to think about these benefits (such as downloading many iPhone applications) and consequences before they go through with an iPhone 3G jailbreak. Many will find that they are happy with their results, relishing in the ability to get around the various iPhone restrictions. If you are going to jailbreak iPhone 3G products and software, make sure that you are educated. If you know the consequences and know what you are doing, you will safely jailbreak your iPhone.

Which Is Better, HTC EVo 4G Or Apple IPHone 4?

2010-10-23T10:10:00.000-07:00

As quickly as HTC launched its latest smartphone, the Evo 4G, the fans of Apple and Android lovers began their war of words. The war is not about whether the Evo 4G or the Apple iPhone is a better value for the money, it is actually about which of the two is the cooler device! It is true that the new Evo has some awesome features that no other mobile phone can match, but aren’t you more interested in figuring out what phone is better suited to your needs?

To begin with, Evo 4G has a screen size that is unrivaled among smartphones. I am talking about a 4.3 inch large screen that provides substantial room to perform every function possible on a smartphone. You won’t be suffering with cluttered tweets, shrunken websites, or looking at and tapping on icons bundled close together resulting in more than one being tapped on the swame tap. The iPhone 4 on the other hand has a much smaller screen than the Evo, but to its credit, does produce a better resolution of 960 x 640 pixels compared to Evo’s 800 x 480 resolution. Therefore, the Apple iPhone will produce a slightly superior image quality than the EVo. Which one do you prefer?

Evo 4G operates on the Android 2.1 OS platform which has been specially adapted to accomodate the Evo’s theme. As for the iPhone 4, it runs on the iOS 4. It is entirely possible if you are a fan of Mac computers, that you would prefer the iPhone. However, because both of these quality phones cost about the same, it may be a good idea to closely examine the options of both phones making making a decision.

Windows phone 7 theme

2010-10-23T10:09:00.000-07:00

You guys have to check this out its awesome IMHO but some people have tested on their DX and it doesn't line up so I was gonna see if someone could maybe port it over to the DX if someones interested. I would but I have no idea how to. Let me know what your opinion is on the theme. The guy who made it did a great job, I think it was originally posted over on XDA. Check it out and let me know what you all think

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-themes/89138-layout-android-phone-7-seen-xda-forums-now-fits-d1.html

30 Themes, Apps and Wallpaper for Android Phone

2010-10-21T06:57:00.000-07:00

The Android Phone continues to gain in popularity to its rival the iPhone. Here’s a list of websites that offer free Android Phone Apps and Themes. Please check that the Android apps and themes below are compatible with your Android phone. This information should be available on the publishers web page.

Techie Buzz: Provides safe and simple steps to install themes on your Android phone.

Android Phone Apps & Games

Android TweetDeck: for those on the go who want to stay in touch with Twitter feeds.

3DCouche: Never lose your car again. This app helps you find your car at the airport, at the mall or outside the football stadium.

Pandora Free Radio: is now available to stream music on your Android phone.

Foursquare: it is a friend-finder, a social city guide and a game that challenges users to experience new things, and rewards them for doing so.

Zedge: allows you to browse 300.000+ ringtones and wallpapers with ease.

Google Sky Map: allows you can discover and browse the night sky just by pointing your phone to space.

aCar: is an application that effectively tracks the fuel mileage, costs and maintenance for your car.

Amazon App: an easy way to buy products from Amazon direct from your phone with this Android App

WordPress for Android: empowers you to write new posts, edit content, and manage comments with built-in notifications.

ApCat: helps categorizing applications in Android, providing the ability to assign each application into custom categories.

Call of Duty: for Android and Symbian from GetJar for free.

Puzzle Blox: is a challenging and fun casual game. Clear the levels just by tapping, twisting and tilting your phone.

Android Phone Themes

xTheme: Android Phone Theme is a futuristic theme with a moon in the background. This theme works with Hero, G2 Touch.

Prodigal Sun: Android Phone Theme is a magical theme that comes in different colors. This theme works with Hero, G2 Touch.

Smokin Green: Android Phone Theme is a cool and abstract theme. This theme works with Hero, G2 Touch.

Animated Car: Android Phone Theme is great theme for car enthusiasts.

Spiderman 4: Android Theme for fans of the man who can spin a web anytime.

John Cena: Android Theme for fans of the champ.

Hummer H2: Android theme for those who love the H2.

DroidSans Virtual Keyboard: is utility that allow you to type text with well designed auto rotate onscreen keyboard.

Android Deluxe Moon: enjoy moon phases widget and beautifully animated zodiac circles. You can touch-n-turn the moon to change the date.

Android Phone Wallpaper

Galactic Core Donation: is stunning live wallpaper featuring a spinning spiral galaxy for Android Smartphone’s.

Original Flurry Live Wallpaper: for Android is gorgeous Mac OSX style wallpaper naively rendered on your phone.

City at Night Live Wallpaper: is a beautiful Live Wallpaper for Android Mobile Phones.

Night Beach Android Live Wallpaper: will give you the feeling of being on a beach.

River: is a beautiful photo of a waterfall rendered in 3D.

By the Beach Android Wallpaper: is a beautiful photo of blue water and sand. It’s soothing to look at.

Android Wallpaper for (HTC Hero, G1, Aria, Legend, G2 Magic, Aria, Droid Eris, Samsung Galaxy Spica etc).

Android Wood: is a cool charcoal color wallpaper of the Android logo.

Tree planet silhouette: is futuristic that looks so real and inviting.

Note: Please check that the apps and themes above are compatible with your Android phone.

[www.techjaws.com]

How To Protect Your iPad Or iPhone?

2010-10-20T06:53:00.000-07:00

Anyone purchasing an iPhone or iPad will learn quickly that the big open screens, and even the back and sides, are prone to “injury”. So protection is key. And there really is a huge variety of options when it comes to protecting these little guys. Especially for the iPad.

The first and most important layer of protection, according to most, are the clear film “protective skins” that go directly on the surface of the devices. These skins protect your iPhones and iPads from most potential damages and can really take a beating. Most companies pricing is fairly inexpensive for these protective skins, which makes it a no brainer for most.

A good idea as well is a hard cover case for storage and usability. There are a lot of materials made to encase your device, but something somewhat strong and portable is usually the best idea. A lot of these cases you can even fold and shape to angle your iPad or iPhone on it’s end like a television.

After you’ve chosen and applied your layers of protection, it’s important to keep your iPad or iPhone clean. Even though you should have some form of scratch protection and a hard case of some kind, small particles like dirt and dust can easily cause problems. When cleaning your device, be sure to:

* Clean with a soft and slightly damp, lint free cloth.
* Rub the open faces gently and be very careful when cleaning along the edges and near the buttons.
* It is very important to never use any cleaners or solvents as these can cause potential damages. Only use water to lightly dampen your cloth.

For the actual content protection of your device there has been a few major problems involving hackers accessing information, particularly on the iPad. Because of these problems, iPad can be secured further. It does provide strong data transmission and data storage encryption. Even still, it’s pertinent to use pass code protection as a first line of defense. If security is needed on a corporate level, iPad does provide secure methods for configuration with specific settings, policies, and restrictions.

Micromax launches world's lightest touch phone

2010-10-20T06:34:00.000-07:00

Indian mobile handsets company Micromax Wednesday launched a touch screen smartphone , modu T, in partnership with Israel-based modu Limited to tap the "aspirational" segment of the consumers.

The 3.5G modu T was awarded the Guinness World Record for being the lightest touch phone in the world.

Priced at Rs.12,000, the 2.2-inch touch screen phone will be available in the market with pre-bundled 2GB memory card from Oct 22.

The phone comes with two "fy" devices, jackets, which when connected, add new features to the phone. The "camerafy" jacket converts the phone into a camera with a 5 megapixel resolution and LED flash. Alternatively, you can also "sportfy" your modu T phone and turn it into your exercise companion.

modu is a modular phone, which operates on Qualcomm's Brew operating system, offers a variety of applications such as YouTube, Google Search, Twitter, Facebook Flickr, TuneWiki, eBuddy and Snaptu.

"Innovation has been a driver for Micromax success in India and we believe that by bringing the modu T phone to India, we are targeting the 'aspirational' segment of Indian consumers, who are the early adopters of technology and passionate about electronic gadgets," said Vikas Jain, business director, Micromax.

The company also said it will launch five models in the Brazilian market and is waiting for the approval from Anatel, the telecom regulator of Brazil.

Jain said the company is also looking forward to launch tablets in the market.

"We are exploring the option of bringing tablets... however it depends on the consumer response once the third generation services are available in the market."

The company has also filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with securities and exchange board of India for an initial public offering (IPO).

StyleTap - Brings PalmOS to Your iPhone

2010-03-24T00:01:00.000-07:00

If you’re still moping over the lack of PalmOS devices in the market, it seems that the iPhone can come to the rescue again, as StyleTap is now available for the iPhone. The catch is that you’ll need to install it through Cydia, which means jailbreaking your iPhone, not to mention that you’ll need to shell out $49.99 for the app. Of course, that’s probably a small price to pay in order to be able to use your favorite PalmOS applications again. Would you jailbreak your iPhone just to install this?

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2010-03-17T22:25:00.000-07:00

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2010-03-13T07:07:00.000-08:00

The rising trends across the world in online shopping have led to the emergence of a number of online shopping centres. Most shoppers use the Google search option to look for the preferred products whether it is electronic items like mp3 players, mp4 players, home theatre systems, portable dvd players or apparels or home appliances or personal care products or the like.

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2010-02-27T10:04:00.000-08:00

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2010-02-24T08:47:00.000-08:00

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2010-02-16T00:35:00.000-08:00

the iPhone and iPod Touch Low Grav Racer 2 game by CobraMobile is free for a limited time, normally this game priced at $2.99 now . Watch the video below.

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2009-09-25T08:42:00.001-07:00

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The CAPTR is now available from Cricket Wireless

2009-09-23T22:01:00.001-07:00

The Cricket CAPTR is now officially acquirable from Cricket Wireless. The CAPTR is an affordable flip phone with VGA camera, Bluetooth technology, and more. It allows users to beam book and represent messages and dial their friends with voice reactive controls. The Cricket CAPTR boasts of a shelling that could substance 250 hours of histrion instance and 5 hours talk time. It is currently priced at $129.99.

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2009-09-23T22:00:00.001-07:00

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2009-09-21T22:02:00.000-07:00

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2009-09-21T22:01:00.001-07:00

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2009-09-21T04:54:00.001-07:00

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2009-09-20T22:01:00.001-07:00

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2009-09-19T23:13:00.001-07:00

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2009-09-19T21:04:00.001-07:00

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Motorolaâs 1st Android smartphone to be available at Orange

2009-09-18T22:01:00.003-07:00

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2009-09-16T22:16:00.001-07:00

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Nokia refused to have its N900 customized

2009-09-16T11:06:00.001-07:00

Reports have it that Nokia refuses to have its Maemo-powered N900 be bespoken by the carriers in a motion to study Apple and Google who also does the same with their handsets. Nokia Vice President for Devices R&D king Rivas explained that the consort believes that this would create coercive worth for the users with their ambulatory operating systems. To recap, the Nokia N900 is a slider smartphone with a full-QWERTY keyboard. It features a 600MHz processor, a 3.5-inch WVGA (800 x 480 pixels) resistive touchscreen display, and a 5.0 megapixel camera, and more.

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2009-09-16T10:42:00.001-07:00

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2009-09-16T07:44:00.001-07:00

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2009-09-16T07:43:00.001-07:00

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2009-09-15T22:01:00.003-07:00

Reports hit it that Nokia refuses to hit its Maemo-powered N900 be customized by the carriers in a pursuit to study Apple and Google who also does the same with their handsets. Nokia Vice President for Devices R&D king Rivas explained that the consort believes that this would create coercive worth for the users with their ambulatory operating systems. To recap, the Nokia N900 is a slider smartphone with a full-QWERTY keyboard. It features a 600MHz processor, a 3.5-inch WVGA (800 x 480 pixels) resistive touchscreen display, and a 5.0 megapixel camera, and more.

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2009-09-14T22:00:00.001-07:00

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An upcoming Android-powered smartphone from Moto by the end of the year

2009-09-13T02:46:00.001-07:00

Motorola has meet launched the Motorola CLIQ, a sound with a full-QWERTY keyboard that gives inflection on ethnic networking. The smartphone runs on a an Android operating grouping and is unexploded with both 3G and WiFi capability. It carries a 5.0 megapixel camera, a 3.5mm frequence port, and a HVGA (320 x 640 pixel) touchscreen display. According to Motorola’s CEO, Sanjay Jha, the company module start a global edition of the CLIQ smartphone, titled the Motorola DEXT, with Orange UK, Telefonica, and America Movil. The Motorola CLIQ module be acquirable in digit colors, albescent and metal by the terminal lodge of this year.

How to Format BlackBerry

2009-09-12T22:01:00.001-07:00

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AT&T answers issues

2009-09-11T22:02:00.001-07:00

“AT&T and RIM unconcealed an issue in the most recent code update for the BlackBerry Bold, only moving a small sort of customers in a containerful of markets. The issue may create call action problems that crapper be corrected,” This is AT&T’s reply in distinction with the issue that its BlackBerry Bold seeable voicemail code update was existence pulled due to problems in its network. AT&T encourages its customers who are experiencing problems after downloading the code update to contact client service.

Nokia E72 Review

2009-09-10T18:15:00.001-07:00

Nokia E72 has similar with E71 but there are some added and improved changes. Nokia E71 and Nokia E72 are the best choices of QWERTY sound today. The Nokia E72 comes to 600 MHz provides the instant movement on menu, fast loading app etc. The sound will be acquirable in August for 350 EUR. Check the recording below.

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2009-09-09T22:01:00.001-07:00

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LG Bliss now available from U.S. Cellular

2009-09-08T22:01:00.003-07:00

The LG Bliss is today acquirable from U.S. Cellular for $79.95 after a two-year client agreement and mail-in rebate. The device is a touchscreen sound with a 3.0-inch display, and that boasts of a 2.0 megapixel camera and Bluetooth capability. A full QWERTY keyboard is also on board. Meanwhile, the handset’s Bluetooth hold enable the use of hands-free headsets and wireless biaural headphones. GPS technology is also included for U.S. Cellular’s Your Navigator, which provides directions and turn-by-turn navigation. The LG Bliss is currently acquirable in white with an chromatic backwards or black with a green back

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2009-09-08T22:01:00.001-07:00

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2009-09-08T13:37:00.001-07:00

The LG Bliss is today acquirable from U.S. Cellular for $79.95 after a two-year customer agreement and mail-in rebate. The figure is a touchscreen sound with a 3.0-inch display, and that boasts of a 2.0 megapixel camera and Bluetooth capability. A full QWERTY keyboard is also on board. Meanwhile, the handset’s Bluetooth hold enable the ingest of hands-free headsets and wireless biaural headphones. GPS technology is also included for U.S. Cellular’s Your Navigator, which provides directions and turn-by-turn navigation. The LG Bliss is currently acquirable in white with an orange back or black with a naif back

T-Mobile unveiled the T-Mobile Pulse

2009-09-07T22:01:00.001-07:00

T-Mobile undraped the T-Mobile Pulse for UK. The handset runs on an Android operative grouping and is fabricated by Huawei, China’s largest ambulatory phone manufacturer. T-Mobile Pulse includes 3G accumulation connectivity and WiFi for high-speed connections. It also features 3.5-inch 480 x 320 pixel partitioning capacitive touchscreen(INFO) display, 3.2 megapixel camera, a 528MHz Qualcomm processor, and 256MB of flash memory. Furthermore, a built-in Bluetooth support is also on-board for hands-free headsets and wireless headphones. The T-Mobile Pulse module be available in October for 179.99 GBP (US$293).

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