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August 31, 2011

Motorola Droid 3 – Verizon Wireless (Review)

The Droid 3 is the third iteration of Motorola’s iconic premium line following the debut of the original Droid in late 2009 and the Droid 2 in 2010. The latest model sets itself apart from the rest in terms of design and features. This smart phone is larger than previous generation models and shows several signs of improvement. Motorola did a fine job addressing many concerns that came with the Droid and Droid 2. While there are many reasons to call this device impressive, it still has its faults like every other phone on the market.For dimensions, the Droid 3 is 64.1 mm wide by 123.3 mm

Motorola Droid 3 – Verizon Wireless (Review)

The Droid 3 is the third iteration of Motorola’s iconic premium line following the debut of the original Droid in late 2009 and the Droid 2 in 2010. The latest model sets itself apart from the rest in terms of design and features. This smart phone is larger than previous generation models and shows several signs of improvement. Motorola did a fine job addressing many concerns that came with the Droid and Droid 2. While there are many reasons to call this device impressive, it still has its faults like every other phone on the market.For dimensions, the Droid 3 is 64.1 mm wide by 123.3 mm

Galaxy Tab 8.9: Samsung's Goldilocks tablet

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 will fall somewhere in between the 7-inch original and the 10.1-inch update. Can this Galaxy Tab draw the interest of 'modern professionals on the move'? Samsung thinks so.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 was unveiled this week. Here, a Samsung launch event in July.
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Motorola Droid Bionic LTE Google Android phone not a Photon 4G

Motorola Droid Bionic’s release date nears, multiple leaks suggest.
But it looks like the first dual-core processor-powered Long Term Evolution Android phone of Verizon Wireless will not support 3G roaming feature.
Last week’s tech headlines listing was flooded by multiple leaks showing-off the glorious Motorola Droid Bionic. In fact, some unofficial photos even revealed the “under the hood” or internals of the upcoming Android-powered Motorola device.
But aside from the astonishing photos of the Droid Bionic, outlets have also discovered the FCC filing that answered all the

Replacing a cracked LCD on your smartphone? Yes, you CAN do it yourself

It's the sight no one wants to see: a spider web of cracks all over your smartphone's LCD screen. I was very happy with my nice little HTC Droid Incredible until I dropped it from the top of Coney Island's Cyclone roller coaster. I didn't buy insurance for it (such extended warranties are a bad deal for most people) and I wasn't anywhere near the end of my new-in-two Verizon contract (which would have let me buy a heavily discounted new phone). So faced with buying a full-price new smartphone (the Droid Incredible 2 retails for $500), I decided to explore the DIY route.Diagnosing the

August 30, 2011

PriceGrabber® Forecasts 2011 Top Holiday Products

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
Online comparison shopping site PriceGrabber®, a part of Experian, announces its forecast of top products for the upcoming 2011 holiday season. The methodology used to develop this product list combined PriceGrabber internal Web analytics and secondary research (Google Trends, CNET and PCWorld).

"We expect all of the items on PriceGrabber's top products list to make a splash this holiday season and generate significant

Amazon Wireless Deal: Samsung DROID Charge available for a single cent, too

Just when we reported that Verizon’s HTC ThunderBolt is now available for a single cent, another LTE-enabled Android smartphone is offered for the same cash through Amazon Wireless. It’s the Samsung-made DROID Charge, which again has the ridiculous low price for new Verizon customers, only. Those upgrading will have to pour out $119.99 if they already have an individual account, or $179.99 if they are part of a family account. Adding a line to a family account will cost you $179.99.
As a reminder, the DROID Charge comes with a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen, Samsung’s 1GHz

Which tablet should I buy? Motorola Xoom vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v

With the increasing popularity of tablets in both the home and enterprise, many companies have released their own version of the handheld device — with the exception of Hewlett-Packard, who recently bowed out of the competition by discontinuing its TouchPad range. However, with so many options available, how does one find a tablet that is suitable to their needs?In this week's "Which tablet should I buy", Computerworld Australia has reviewed the Motorola Xoom and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v to help you find the tablet that's right for you.See Which tablet

Motorola Milestone 3 now available in Brazil; heading to 7 Latin American ...

Motorola Mobility Introduces Motorola MILESTONE™ 3 to Latin America, the World’s Thinnest Android QWERTY Slider
Thinner, faster, smarter Motorola MILESTONE™ 3 offers unprecedented mobile power to seven Latin American countries by the end of September
Aug. 29, 2011
SÃO PAULO – Aug. 29, 2011 – Setting a new milestone for speed, Motorola MILESTONE™ 3 is a mobile powerhouse, delivering uncompromising Web, email and media content to people around the world. This spring, Motorola Industrial Ltda. is introducing Motorola MILESTONE 3, the newest, most advanced member of the

Motorola Droid Bionic Rumor Roundup: Hardware, Release Date, Pricing

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Many of you have a big decision coming up as far as a new smartphone is concerned. Will it be the mysterious Samsung Droid Prime aka Google Nexus Prime aka Samsung Stratosphere Aka Who Knows? Will it be the highly anticipated iPhone 5 which I covered in a similar roundup last week? Or will it be old faithful, the Motorola Droid Bionic, Verizon’s first 4G LTE phone?
If you’re at least thinking about the latter of the three then you’ve come to the right place.
The Droid Bionic has been a heavily leaked smartphone. We’ve seen photos,

How To Configure Your Droid In Less Than 98 Hours

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For me, the tipping point came last February.
My son was playing in a tournament. The sport doesn’t matter (OK, it was a squash tournament). While out to lunch with other parents, a few of us wanted to check the online brackets on the tournament’s website to see where our kids stood. Those with Androids and iPhones pulled up the webpage within seconds. Me? Well, I had a BlackBerry. Need I say more? I knew then that I had to switch.
But God…I didn’t want to spend my whole life learning a

Pantech Breakout Android Smartphone Can Tether the Most Devices to Verizon's ...

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A leaked flyer showing the rumored Pantech Breakout Android smartphone indicates that the device may be a mid-range to high-end smartphone on Verizon Wireless’s growing 4G LTE network, joining the ranks of the LG Revolution, Samsung Droid Charge, and HTC Thunderbolt. With a 1 GHz CPU, 512 MB of RAM, Android Gingerbread, front and rear cameras, the device should slot nicely with the 3 current Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Android smartphones and just below the Droid Bionic from Motorola–that device has a dual-core CPU and high resolution qHD

Samsung Galaxy S II, Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE Models Debut at IFA Berlin

On Aug. 28 Samsung unveiled 4G LTE versions of its Galaxy S II Android 2.3 "Gingerbread" smartphone and Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android "Honeycomb" tablet at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin. The LTE versions of these devices are expected to help better fuel multimedia applications, including file download speeds of up to 10M bps and upload speeds of 50M bps, or five times as fast as the quickest HSPA+ connection. Smartphones such as the Samsung Droid Charge and HTC ThunderBolt 4G on Verizon's 4G LTE network have proven to be a big hit in the United States, and Samsung hopes

August 29, 2011

Motorola Droid Bionic official specs outed ahead of release date

Yikes, no 4.5 inches screen for the Motorola Droid Bionic.
Fresh from dev site, Motorola Mobility finally confirms the tech specs of the Motorola Droid Bionic.
While the internet world is still waiting for the exact release date of the Motorola Droid Bionic, the Moto Dev Site, where Motorola brews and toss their smartphones, finally unveils the new technical specification for the Motorola Droid Bionic.
Listed are the Android build, processor, screen size, and cameras, including the RAM and the sensors that the Droid Bionic will feature. According to the list, the Motorola Droid Bionic

HTC Droid Incredible 2 Review, Specs and Retail Price

For only one penny, the Droid Incredible 2 by HTC provides a top value smartphone with a full multimedia feature set. There are many one penny phones available to the smartphone shopper. However, most don’t have all of the features of the versatile HTC Droid Incredible 2. With a big, bright, high contrast screen, powerful processor and full set of multitasking, multimedia and productivity options, as well as full Adobe Flash player support, the value you receive for only one penny is literally off the charts.
You can

Samsung Has A Brand New Galaxy Tab 10.2 Court Told In OZ

In an application before Justice Bennett, Apple sought to continue the ban on the Samsung Galaxy Tablet offering, after Counsel for Samsung told the Court his client intended to put the new device on sale in Australia on September 12th.Barrister David Cattern told the Court that Samsung had received a shipment of the new Galaxy Tablets last week and that the model was different than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.He said "there is a scrolling change it is different. The way that a user moves the pages up and down and horizontally is different. It does not infringe on Apple patents". He said that

Top 10 Best: HP TouchPad, Droid Bionic, HTC EVO 3D, Sensation 4G, HTC Bliss ...

Most Read Top Wireless and Mobile News Stories this Week in Review:It has been a very interesting week at Wireless and Mobile news:The blow-out sale of the HP TouchPad took the internet by storm with bargain hunters clamoring to where to find $99 full-featured tablet which may or may not be completely sold-out. We updated HP TouchPad news, today,The Droid Bionic is finally seeing the light of a release date.The Samsung Nexus Prime has not been officially confirmed, however a cease and desist letter inadvertently confirmed that Samsung will be making

August 28, 2011

Verizon Passes on Galaxy S II

Verizon won't offer the Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone, which is being introduced on other major U.S. carriers next week and could be a top contender against the coming iPhone 5.

A Verizon spokesperson confirmed in a telephone interview Friday that Verizon will not sell the Galaxy S II, noting that Verizon already has a extensive portfolio of Android smartphones that includes the Samsung Droid Charge .

Verizon is also rumored to be launching the Droid Bionic from Motorola in September on the Verizon 4G LTE network. The Bionic would be similar to the

Verizon May Favor Motorola Droid Bionic Over Samsung Galaxy S2

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Meanwhile, Verizon had a lot of success in the sale of Apple iPhone 4 from last February. This could be the reason for its decision not to forge any alliance with Samsung which is Apple's main competitor in the smartphone business.
Apple is also expected to launch the iPhone 5 this fall, which should be available on ATT, Verizon and Sprint. This would be the first time that Apple would be collaborating with Sprint. However, the exact launch date for iPhone5 is yet to be confirmed.
Verizon's decision to skip the Galaxy S 2 won't be a huge

OZ Court To Give New Ruling On Samsung Galaxy Tab Ban

Justice Amanda Bennett sitting in the Federal Court is set to give a directions ruling tomorrow morning as to whether Samsung will be allowed to sell their 10.1 Galaxy Tablet which was blocked after Apple sought an injunction blocking the device from going on sale in Australia earlier this month.The ruling is expected at 9.15am EST.The Samsung Australia drama unfolded when Justice Bennett, an experience technology Judge who ruled in favour of IceTV in the electronic program guide copyright case Vs Channel Nine banned the distribution of a tablet computer on August 3rd.She ordered Samsung to

Verizon Samsung Droid Charge and LG Revolution now also $0.01 at Amazon

By Vlad Bobleanta on 27 Aug 11

Yesterday we let you know that Amazon has a great deal going for the HTC ThunderBolt for Verizon, selling it for just one cent with a two-year new contract.
But it looks like that wasn’t enough for the well-known retailer, since it’s decided to push the envelope a bit and create a full-on sale of Verizon 4G LTE smartphones.
Therefore, the Samsung Droid Charge and LG Revolution can now also be purchased from Amazon for $0.01, with a new two-year contract of course. It’s unclear how long this offer will last, so if you want to

Apple wins ban on Samsung Galaxy Tab sales in Germany ahead of IFA event

Samsung has been banned from selling its Galaxy Tab tablet computers in Germany until at least 9 September following a successful injunction claim by Apple. The decision leaves the South Korean electronics giant in limbo during the giant IFA consumer electronics fair in Berlin next week.A German court said on Thursday it would deliver its ruling on that date, two days after the end of IFA, after hearing arguments from Samsung and iPad maker Apple, which had argued that the Galaxy Tabs "slavishly" copied its design.Samsung had asked for a decision before IFA. In his response, the judge

August 27, 2011

Future Motorola Droid Bionic rival from HTC gets a leak [Rumors]

First HTC Vigor leak?
Summary: Site claims they obtained the first images of HTC’s second Long Term Evolution Android phone that may join Verizon’s lineup this year.
Droid Life has posted images of the rumored HTC Vigor, the second dual-core Android smartphone of the Taiwan-based company that may join the Verizon Wireless lineup this year, boasting the Long Term Evolution technology that allow devices to connect to the internet faster. You can see the rest of the images HERE.
According to the report, the HTC Vigor looks like an “Incredible,” or the HTC Droid Incredible smartphone

Samsung Galaxy S 2 will not be Offered by Verizon

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TweetSharebarAn event scheduled soon will reportedly announce the availability of the Samsung Galaxy S 2 in the US market. The device is considered as the most popular Android smartphone from Samsung (SEO:005930) in the market today.
However a recent report has indicated that Verizon (NYSE:VZ) will not be including the Samsung Galaxy S 2 in its product lineup. This will definitely disappoint a number of Verizon users who may have anticipated the arrival of the

Droid Charge Latest 4G LTE Phone to See Price Fall to A Penny

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It seems some HTC ThunderBolt owners took offense when I said I couldn’t recommend the HTC ThunderBolt unless it cost a penny or if it was free. It fell to a penny on a new contract at Amazon yesterday. I hope that Samsung Droid Charge owners don’t take the same offense when I say the same thing about their phone and the deal that Amazon has going on for it right now.
That’s right. Amazon has dropped the Droid

Samsung Accidentally Reveals Three New Products

Someone snooping around Samsung's Mobile Unpacked application has discovered a trio of logos for potential devices to be unveiled at the IFA trade show in September.
The names on the logos are listed as "Samsung Galaxy Note," "Samsung Wave 3," and "Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7." These suggest that the company plans on announcing three new devices during its press conference on September 1: a new phone with Samsung's own Bada OS, a new Android tablet that will likely have a 7.7-inch screen based off of the current naming system, and a mysterious new device known only as the Galaxy Note. Based off of

Verizon won't offer the Galaxy S II

Computerworld - Verizon won't offer the Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone, which is being introduced by other major U.S. carriers next week and could be a top contender against the coming iPhone 5.

A Verizon spokesman confirmed in a telephone

August 26, 2011

Motorola Droid 3 Specs Breakdown and Review

The Motorola Droid 3 is a sharp looking phone. But is it worth a purchase for smartphone shoppers seeking an Android mobile handset? The best way to understand any high-tech instrument is not to take it in full view and as one total piece of equipment. It is much easier to make a value-based decision when you break down any electronics device into its core elements.
Rather than listening to a fancy sales pitch or falling in love with the brilliantly displayed video representation or television advertisements, you can compare those core elements of the device in question against

Sweepstakes - Samsung Droid Charge

We heard some of you needed a new phone, so we decided to help you out by giving away a Samsung Droid Charge phone away to two lucky winners. The Droid Charge is Samsung's new 4G phone running on Android 2.2 (Froyo), with a 4'3 Super AMOLED display and a storage capacity of up to 32mb.

Sounds cool right? Head to the link below to enter our Samsung Droid Charge sweepstakes!

Click the link to enter our Samsung Droid Charge Sweepstakes.

Approximate retail value, $299.00, total contest value $598.00. Contest runs from August 25, 2011 at 12:01 EST to September 1, 2011 at

Apple Ex-CEO Steve Jobs Assists In Arrest of Samsung Galaxy Tab Users

This article is for entertainment purposes only; facts and opinions included may be partly or entirely fictional and are the view of the writer, not Technorati.

Although the European ban on the sales of the Samsung Galaxy Tab was temporarily lifted, it is still currently illegal to buy the popular Android tablet in Germany. Steve Jobs, Apple’s former CEO, who is known for his harsh attitude when it comes to intellectual property infringement, grabbed the

Droid 3 Gets Rooted, Brings Hope for the Droid Bionic

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The Motorola Droid 3 has reportedly been rooted by XDA member djrbliss aka Dan Rosenberg and while this is huge news for Droid 3 owners, it also could be amazing news for those of you thinking about buying the upcoming Motorola Droid Bionic.
If Rosenberg has indeed figured this out, and it looks like he has, it means that the Droid Bionic – which also runs Android 2.3.4/MotoBlur/Etc. – could be rootable out of

Motorola Droid 3 Gets An Easy Root Method

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Earlier today, I told you that the Motorola Droid 3 had been rooted. The manual root was probably a little tricky for most of you, especially for those who own an Android phone for the first time, and maybe you began to wait for an easier root method to arrive. Well my friends, that method has indeed arrived in the form of a one-click root for the Droid 3.
And yes, it’s available in for both OS X and Windows users so if you have a Mac, you’re golden. So, if you’re interested in freeing your phone and getting rid if all the bloatware

In Shunning Galaxy S II, Verizon May Be Wary of Sequels

Verizon Wireless may be dealing with the same issue that plagues movie audiences: Too many sequels.

With an extensive array of updated Android-based smartphones crowding its shelves, as well as a new iPhone on the way, Verizon may be worried about confusing customers with too many choices.

That's one explanation for why the nation's biggest carrier will be the only one of the top four not to carry Samsung's latest edition of its successful Galaxy series of phones.

Taking a Pass

The Galaxy S II, already available overseas, will debut in the U.S. next week via ATT

No Samsung Galaxy S II for Verizon after all

We have an extensive portfolio that offers customers a great variety of devices, including the Samsung Droid Charge.
Verizon spokesperson, Brenda Raney, confirmed to the Wall Street Journal that Verizon won’t be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S II handset, suggesting that the carrier’s handset lineup is already strong enough. Given that the SGS2 is the fastest selling handset in Samsung’s stable of smartphones, selling 5 million units in the first 85 days of availability, I beg to differ with Raney.

More likely, at least from where I stand, is the fact that the SGS2 doesn’t support

Apple will likely win German ban on Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

In less lovey-dovey Apple news, its legal battle with Samsung in the European Union continues on like any other day.
Just on schedule, a German court met again to debate whether or not to enforce a ban against the promotion and sale of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 throughout Europe due to Apple’s patent infringement claims.
Judge Johanna Brueckner-Hofmann found that Apple’s intellectual property rights are probably strong enough to ban sales of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Germany. The catch is that this ban is now unlikely to extend to the rest of the E.U. as Apple

August 25, 2011

Samsung Galaxy Tab users report 'oil slick' and freezing

KOREAN ELECTRONICS GIANT Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 woes are far from over as INQUIRER readers have reported continued freezing and "oil slick" problems with the device.
According to internet forums and blogs, "oil slicks", where a blotch appears under the screen that looks like a blotch of oil, have continued to occur since the device launched in the UK this month.
The problems began in the US after Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in June. US web site Galaxytablife claims that many Galaxy Tab 10.1 owners "have or have had this same issue, adding that

Leaked Verizon Doc Suggests Pricing and Dates for HTC Bliss, Samsung Stratosphere

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Posted by: Scott WebsterAugust 24, 2011

A freshly leaked Verizon document has arrived today, shedding new light on a pair of unannounced Android smart phones. Take a look at the image to the left and you'll see the female-centric HTC Bliss has a new expected launch date of October 14th, two weeks later than its original September 29th date. Pricing looks to be right in line with most Android handsets at $199.99 with a presumed two-year

August 24, 2011

Windows Phone 7 Mango to Sport HDMI Output? Acer M310 Has Micro HDMI

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Though Microsoft had been keen to recruit strategic content provider partners when it had debuted its Windows Phone 7 devices nearly a year ago, a missing feature from all the first-generation hardware across all manufacturers is TV output, and in particular HDMI output. Given that Windows Phone 7 can support video recording with minimum camera requirements per Microsoft’s chassis build specifications, and that the device has the potential to tap into Netflix and YouTube for additional content, it means that owners of first-generation

Samsung's Impulse 4G could be AT&T's first LTE 4G phone

ATT has yet to launch its LTE 4G network, but we’re already seeing spy shots of possible models of its LTE phones.
Today we have a glimpse at the Samsung Impulse 4G, which could very well end up being ATT’s first LTE 4G phone, according to the mobile site Boy Genius Report.
There aren’t any details available yet for the Impulse, but as BGR points out, it looks strikingly similar to Samsung’s Droid Charge on Verizon. That phone sports a 1 gigahertz processor (surprisingly, not dual core), 8 megapixel rear camera, 1.3 megapixel front camera and a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 ban: How will it end?

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Ban: How Will It End?

Posted by Michael Sawh on Tue 23 Aug 2011

The Apple versus Samsung saga continues to rage on, but how will it all play out in the end? We get an expert insight into one of the fiercest battles in recent tech story

The Samsung versus Apple war rages on as we edge nearer to August 25th, the day that an official hearing will be made in Germany, and the temporary lifting of an injunction to ban sales of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 will expire.

How did it all start? How long will

HTC Droid Incredible Android 'Gingerbread' 2.3 Official Update Leaks

It seems that the Android update leaks are coming to us fast and furiously as of late. This is a great thing because, as you’re sure to know, it takes quite some time before hardware manufacturers actually get around to releasing the latest Android update to any given smartphone.
Today such a leak has happened this time with Verizon’s version of the HTC Droid Incredible. What’s great about this leak is that according to our sources this ROM is actually the official Android ‘Gingerbread’ 2.3. update that will be released by the carrier themselves. Of course, at the end of the

Samsung Galaxy S II in US Bigger than Droid Bionic, iPhone 5, Christ, Buddha ...

Samsung is planning a launch event in New York on August 29 for the Samsung Galaxy S II series of smartphones. Prior to the event, it has released a video on YouTube that may not have millions of devoted followers and may become controversial (video follows).Although the Samsung Galaxy S II will be a super smartphone, superimposing it with phrases on Buddha and a statue that looks like Jesus Christ with the phrase "Millions of devoted followers," could be considered offensive by some. There could also be scandalous implications about the American

Latest smartphones with QWERTY keyboards

The Motorola Droid 3 has a roomy keyboard.
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Even though we've grown accustomed to onscreen keyboards on our touch-screen smartphones, many people still want the feel of physical keys. Fortunately, there are still many smartphones on the market with full QWERTY keyboards to cater to their needs.

The BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930 has one of the best slate QWERTY keyboards we've tried this year.
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Slider and flip models tend to be the more popular QWERTY designs, simply because they can accommodate larger displays and wider keyboards. The LG

Samsung Impulse 4G to be first AT&T LTE phone?

Although ATT’s 4G LTE network has yet to launch and isn’t expected to reach more than 15 markets by year-end, rumors of its first LTE handset are already surfacing. A rendering of an unmarked mystery handset, along with an image of a hard case accessory for the handset, turned up that could be a Samsung offering that will support ATT’s LTE network.

BGR received the photos from a “trusted source,” claiming that the images are of the Samsung Impulse 4G, which could be ATT’s first 4G LTE phone. Few details were given on the phone, except that it looks very similar to Samsung’s

Samsung cites science fiction as prior art in US iPad patent case

By Daniel Eran Dilger
Published: 03:10 PM EST (12:10 PM PST)

In its opposition brief against Apple's US motion for a preliminary injunction against sales of its Galaxy S, Infuse 4G, Droid Charge and Galaxy Tab 10.1, Samsung is claiming a depiction of a video device from "2001: a Space Odyssey" as prior art.
Samsung's full opposition filing isn't yet public as it was filed under seal, but FOSS Patents has reported on one element the company plans to use in its defense: that the appearance of a device in a work of science fiction could be referenced as

August 23, 2011

Motorola Droid 3 Review

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Usually, when a new Droid phone is rumored to be headed to shelves, people are beside themselves. Case in point, the Motorola Droid Bionic. Yet, when the Motorola Droid 3 began leaking out, there was far less interest than there had been for previous Droid devices.
Why? Well, for one, Verizon completely overshadowed the launch by announcing new tiered data plans but that’s not the real reason.
The real reason is that Verizon has released a new, next-generation 4G LTE network. It’s the network of the future and Verizon expects it to

[PHOTOS] Motorola Pax Is Like No Other Dual-Core Android You've Seen

While the LG Optimus 2X and Atrix 4G were highly regarded for their dual-core processors, since then we've seen many more dual-core Androids so much as to making it a norm.Sprint Motorola Pax: a chunky dual-core Android with BlackBerry stylingFrom full touchscreen dual-core Androids like the HTC Sensation 4G, HTC EVO 3D, Samsung Galaxy S2, Motorola Droid X2 and the Motorola Droid Bionic, to QWERTY slider options like the Motorola Droid 3, what's missing is one with a BlackBerry style physical keypad.That's where the Motorola Pax comes in. The first dual-core smartphone to utilize this form

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HP TouchPad flameout leaves Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 to fend off iPad 2

August 22, 2011 Beatweek by Johnny MajorIn the end, the HP TouchPad never had a chance. It was Hewlett Packard’s RC Cola to Apple’s iPad Coke and Samsung’s Android Pepsi. And with the HP TouchPad gone in a brief blaze of geek praise and mainstream shunning ultimately adding up to a whole lot of nothing, the battle is now on between the iPad 2 and a contingent of Android-based tablets led by the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. We’ll ignore, for the moment, that the Tab borrows so startlingly from the iPad’s hardware design that Apple has successfully managed to get it banned from

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August 22, 2011

Elecom announces folding Bluetooth keyboards for iOS & Android

If you like to have a physical keyboard for use with your smartphone then there are some choices out there. The latest handset sporting one being the Motorola Droid 3, which has a slide out QWERTY keyboard. Otherwise you are stuck using the touchscreen keyboard. But what if, like a lot of apps and online services now allow you to do, you want to use your phone or tablet device as a workstation? That on-screen keyboard or QWERTY slide-out number is going to give you cramp after the first couple of

[Exclusive Download] Official Gingerbread Build For The HTC Droid Incredible

We've been talking about Gingerbread for the Droid Incredible and its on-again-off-again status quite a bit lately, but after the official support docs showed up on VZW's site, we had confirmation of what we knew all along: the update is alive and kicking. It was rumored that it would start rolling out OTA-style earlier in the week but was delayed for unknown reasons, leaving Incredible owners without their cookie-filled upgrade just a little bit longer.Fortunately, the wait is over, as we've received and exclusive leak of the Gingerbread RUU from a giving tipster. This looks like the final

More evidence of upcoming LTE iPhone: Apple hiring LTE field test engineers

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While most believe that the next-generation iPhone, the iPhone 5, will not sport Long-Term Evolution (LTE) hardware, the evidence that Apple isn't wasting any time testing it continues to build.
Earlier, evidence that carriers were testing LTE-based iPhones using a build or iOS 5 was spied in a .plist file in one of the latest iOS 5 beta builds. Additionally, leaked images showed LTE test equipment installed at a "major" Apple store.
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Samsung Galaxy tablet has edge for 4G use

More than halfway through the year of the tablet, the iPad has finally met its match with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.
But two other recently released tablets, the HTC Evo View 4G and HP TouchPad, don't quite measure up to Apple's top-selling device.
At 1.2 pounds and 0.34-inch thick, the Galaxy is slightly lighter than and just as sleek as the iPad 2. Applications load fast and run smooth on the Galaxy, equipped with a dual-core 1 GHz processor. The device supports Flash video playback, an advantage over the iPad.
The Galaxy can access Verizon Wireless' 4G Long Term Evolution network,

Droid Bionic News: Best Buy Buyers Guide Confirms Specs Stereo Bluetooth ...

The September Best Buy buyers guide confirms the specs of the Droid Bionic coming from Verizon in the near future, with the most-likley release date of September 8.The Best Buy flyer shows the Droid Bionic to be "Coming Soon" with 4G LTE, Android 2.3 Gingerbread, 1GHz dual core processor, 8MP-camea, HD video recording, microSD, stereo Bluetooth , and memory expandable up to 32 GB. The comparison chart does not show the price, yet.Best Buy does not require, mail in rebates. Although appearing in a Best Buy magazine is a good news and that it needs

iPhone 4: How Much Longer Before It's Finally Free On Contract?

The good thing about the smartphone industry is that with newer devices releasing almost every week, current phones on the market see their price tag drop quicker than just about any other consumer electronic on the market.And when it comes to smartphones, you can be lucky enough to get them free on contract eventually. So how long does it take for today's top name smartphones to reach this low? DealNews cracks some numbers and comes up with the following estimates:HTC EVO 3D, iPhone 4 Motorola Droid 3: when will they be free?Tracking past deals on popular phones, DN estimates that the

Something from Samsung Galaxy S II or Tab Unpacked in Berlin 9/1

There were two new videos from Samsung promoting Samsung mobile unpacked at IFA in Berlin on on September 1. There is definitely going to be some kind of big announcement because the downloadable app for the of that has a press release icon that will be available on September 1.There is a new product icon in the app, therefore, there'll definitely be a new product announcement. The question leads to what will announced? The new naming scheme for the Samsung Galaxy S series? The Samsung Stratopshere? The new Samsung Galaxy Tab? The Nexus

August 21, 2011

Motorola Droid 3: Verizon speed, new features and a price drop to $49

The Motorola Droid 3 smartphone follows in the ever popular footsteps of the Droid and Droid 2. Surely not to disappoint the Droid and Droid 2 owners, the Motorola Droid 3 delivers on all fronts, as an effective gamer, a home theater device, and a full-featured web enabled surfer.
At 4.9 x 2.5 x 0.5 inches and 6.9 ounces, the Motorola Droid 3 is heavier than most phones, but medium in size. You definitely get a feeling of sturdiness and durability when you hold it in your hand. The brilliant 4 inch touch capacitive screen

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 unveiled

Vodafone and Intertec executives launching the new Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Vodafone Qatar, in collaboration with Intertec Group, has launched the Samsung Galaxy 10.1 large screen mobile tablet.
Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab 10.1 is not only the thinnest (8.6 mm) and lightest (565 grams) large screen mobile tablet, but also boasts fast connectivity, full multimedia entertainment, customised user interface, as well as a full portfolio of accessories to enhance your tablet experience.
“The Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 is out of this world. Our customers will love this feature packed device

Motorola Droid Bionic September Launch Gathers More Steam

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Alright, so we have just learned that the Motorola Xoom will likely be getting its 4G LTE upgrade in September. That’s great. However, you may recall that Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha stated back in April that the Motorola Droid Bionic would be launching alongside the upgrade. So, unless plans have changed it appears that the Motorola Droid Bionic may not be launching until sometime in September. Now, I realize that plans can change. It’s possible that Motorola finished the Droid Bionic before it could get the 4G LTE upgrade finished, after

Best Buy offers Verizon Wireless HTC Droid Incredible 2 in white

TweetTweetThe HTC Droid Incredible 2 in white is now being exclusively offered by Best Buy Mobile. The pearl hued smartphone will operate via Verizon Wireless network.
The global-ready Droid Incredible 2 operates on Android version 2.2 along with HTC Sense. It features a 4-inch LCD WVGA capacitive touchscreen and runs on a Qualcomm MSM8655 and 1GHz Snapdragon processor. Powered with a 1450mAh battery, it offers a talk time of up to 390 minutes and standby time of about 361 hours. It sports a 1.3MP front camera along with an 8MP main camera with autofocus and dual flash which allows 720p HD

August 20, 2011

Is The Droid Bionic Too Late to Be This Expensive?

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So you may have heard the good/bad news. The Motorola Droid Bionic is likely going to be launching on September 8th and when it does, it’s probably going to have an off-contract price of $590 and an on-contract price of $299. At least through Verizon. Retailers are probably going to have some better offers but we can’t be too sure about that.
This means that Motorola and Verizon obviously didn’t pay any attention to the five things I thought the Droid Bionic would need to survive a launch in September. The very first point I had on

Best Buy Bundles Samsung Galaxy Tab with Select 3D TVs

We obviously love the big picture that an HDTV delivers (did you happen to catch the name of this website?). However, we wouldn't exactly shy away from a little picture, either -- especially when it's free.
Best Buy just announced a weeklong promotion, where you can score a free Samsung Galaxy Tab with the purchase of a select Samsung 3D TV. The promotion will start this Sunday, August 21, 2011, and will last through Saturday, August 27.
As part of Best Buy's Perfect Match Promise promotion,

[Deal Alert] Samsung Droid Charge for $70 With New Two-Year Agreement From ...

The Droid Charge was the first 4G phone with Droid branding to hit VZW, and as such, has been the flagship phone of the Droid lineup since its release back in May. If you were to walk into a Big Red retail store and buy the Charge right now, you would leaving with $300 less than you went in with, and, lets face it, who wants to drop that much coin on a new phone?Thankfully we have online retailers like Amazon Wireless to prevent us from wasting a ton of money, and they're here to save you a cool $230 on a new Droid Charge -- as long as you're a new Verizon customer willing to sign on the

Is Apple faking evidence to crush the competition? Not likely

Following allegations that Apple may have purposely doctored a photo of a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 to elicit an injunction from a German court, there are now new allegations that Apple is up to the same photo-resizing tricks in The Netherlands. According to Webwereld, which originally noted the photo irregularities in Apple's German court filings, Apple has now submitted a flawed comparison of the iPhone 3G and Galaxy S smartphones in its Dutch court filings.

During the hearing for Apple's huge injunction request in The Netherlands, Samsung's lawyer accused

August 19, 2011

Verizon Retiring Samsung Fascinate: What Will Replace It?

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The original Samsung Galaxy S model for Verizon Wireless, known as the Fascinate, is getting retired by the carrier nearly a year after the device launched. The retired status of the phone means that it will probably be hard to find the phone in the future as Verizon will probably just sell out current inventory of the device rather than continue to order new shipments. The cycle seems natural as the carrier is about to launch a number of new devices on its network.
For those interested and keeping an eye on the Samsung Fascinate, there

White HTC DROID Incredible 2 landing at Best Buy on August 31st for $149.99

Another case closed! Yesterday we learned that the HTC DROID Incredible 2 would soon be arriving at Best Buy with a new white paint job, but it wasn't clear exactly when the pale device would be going on sale. Today Best Buy's cleared everything up for us, announcing that the frosty white DROID Incredible 2 will be launching this Sunday, August 21st, for $149.99 with a two-year contract.Specs remain the same as the plain ol' black Incredible 2, meaning you're looking at a 4-inch 480x800 display, 1GHz processor, 8-megapixel camera, and a

Motorola Droid Bionic Pricing Now Leaked, Release Date Included [Motorola's ...

The Motorola Droid Bionic, one of the most expected Android handsets scheduled to hit Verizon in September, has now leaked pricing details, although, as always with such documents that appear in the wild, a grain of salt is required until either the carrier or the manufacturer confirm them.

The Bionic, being an LTE device, is already expected to be priced higher that regular smartphones, which is something that Verizon did with the Bionic’s predecessors, the HTC Thunderbolt, the Samsung Droid Charge or the LTE Revolution.

Naturally, potential customers expect it to cost either $249.99 or

Best Buy offers free Galaxy Tab 10.1 with Samsung TV purchase

Best Buy has announced a new promotion that may be a sign that Android tablets are still not doing so hot. The Best Buy deal offers customers a free Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with the purchase of a Samsung HDTV, kicking off on August 21 and ending August 27. Android tablets have been trailing far behind the Apple iPad 2, with the recent Galaxy Tab 10.1 deemed most competitive, but even it seems to be in need of stock clearance.

The offer is for a free 16GB WiFi model of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and applies to the purchase of a 46-inch 3D Samsung HDTV that’s priced at $1,499.99. It’s a

Samsung Galaxy News: Samsung Galaxy Smartphones Up to 4.65", Stratosphere, Tab ...

An Italian website has leaked the details to the upcoming line of Samsung Galaxy S smartphones, entry-level Android phones and tablets as well as Samsung Bada and Windows 7 Phones. A new 7" Samsung Galaxy S Tab tablet is slotted for an early November release date. An Android Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone with a whopping 4.65" Super AMOLED touchscreen in scheduled for a release date late November in time for the holidays.It is suggested that the Windows Phone will the the Ominia W. One of the smartphones could be the Samsung Stratosphere. From

August 18, 2011

Droid Bionic by Motorola Appears in New Ad

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Motorola Droid Bionic to cost $587 off contract, Verizon may launch it next week

By Florin on 18 Aug 11

Although we know pretty much anything there is to know about Motorola Droid Bionic‘s features, we’ve yet to hear an official confirmation regarding its price.
However, if this leaked screenshot (see below) is accurate, the new Droid will cost $587 off-contract. That’s on par with the prices of Verizon’s other three 4G smartphones: HTC Thunderbolt, Samsung Droid Charge, and LG Revolution.
The Bionic’s price with a new 2-yr contract agreement hasn’t been disclosed, but it will probably be $249.99 (or maybe $299, but let’s hope

Samsung Ought to Be Embarrassed and Ashamed

Samsung used to be a consumer electronics brand that I appreciated and admired. I've owned several Samsung products over the years; in fact, I use one every day. I have a Samsung SyncMaster T240HD 24-inch monitor. It's a thing of beauty, actually, with a pleasing clear polycarbonate sort of frame with a touch of deep red layered beneath the clear plastic-like housing. I love it. The display is plenty sharp for me, quite adjustable, and best yet, this unit is also an HDTV and accepts all sorts of video input cables. When I bought it a couple of years ago, I found its overall feature set -- and

HP Pre 3 now available to order in Europe, headed to US "soon"

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In what has got to be the laziest launch for a top-tier smartphone in recent history, save for maybe the Motorola DROID 3 on Verizon Wireless, HP has made the all-new Pre 3 webOS smartphone available for purchase in Europe.

HP's official webstore in Europe has the Pre 3 listed at 299 GBP (US$490) SIM-free and unlocked. If you remember way back to February when the Pre 3 was announced alongside the TouchPad tablet

Possible HTC Vigor, LG Revolution 2 spec details emerge

Do your ears perk up when you heard the names "HTC Vigor" and "LG Revolution 2?" If so, then you'll be glad to know that sources speaking with Droid-Life are reporting that builds of both devices are beginning to make their way into the wild. Those same sources also supplied some rumored specs for both the Vigor and Rev 2:
HTC Vigor: 4.3-inch 1280x720 (720p HD) display, dual-core 1.5GHz processor, 8-megapixel camera, 2-megapixel front-facing shooter, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, and Android 2.3.4 running beneath Sense 3.5. Described as being

Motorola Droid 3 Helps Busy Parents Stay Connected

The Motorola Droid 3 is one of the picks that Cat Schwartz recommends for parents and students. The Hi-Tech Mommy, a nickname for Ms. Schwartz, picked the smartphone along with the site GoGoNews.com and Living Language (a foreign language program) as things to stay connected and to help learning.
The Droid 3 from Motorola recently dropped in price making it a value purchase. At the Amazon Wireless. Verizon Wireless has recently offered a Buy One Droid 3 and Get another Motorola Droid 3 for Free. While on the Amazon Wireless site the customer is offered the Motorola Droid 3

Motorola Droid Bionic 4G LTE to hit Verizon on Sept. 8

Motorola Droid Bionic 4G LTE to hit Verizon on Sept. 8. After a rather very long wait, Motorola’s dual-core 4G LTE smartphone Droid Bionic is going to become a reality. A leaked document from Verizon Wireless has revealed that Droid Bionic will be on its network on September 8 along with other new devices like Samsung Stratosphere.There have been extensive rumors on the Web of the forthcoming Droid Bionic. Motorola’s delay to release the device on time evoked more crazy towards the device. The Libertyville technology company extended the smartphone’s release date for some

Germany Reverses EU Ban on Samsung Galaxy Tab

A Düsseldorf district court yesterday voided its earlier ruling to ban the tablet in Europe, saying, "It is not clear if the court can forbid a company based in Korea to sell its products in other countries than Germany."The German ban, consequently, remains in effect.Although the court battle isn't over, the Korean company is pleased with the decision."Samsung is fully committed to providing our innovative mobile devices to the market without disruption," the company stated. "We look forward to the opportunity to reassert our intellectual property

August 17, 2011

Motorola Droid 3 Helps Busy Parents Stay Connected

The Motorola Droid 3 is one of the picks that Cat Schwartz recommends for parents and students. The Hi-Tech Mommy, a nickname for Ms. Schwartz, picked the smartphone along with the site GoGoNews.com and Living Language (a foreign language program) as things to stay connected and to help learning.
The Droid 3 from Motorola recently dropped in price making it a value purchase. At the Amazon Wireless. Verizon Wireless has recently offered a Buy One Droid 3 and Get another Motorola Droid 3 for Free. While on the Amazon Wireless site the customer is offered the Motorola Droid 3

White Droid Incredible 2 Coming as Best Buy Exclusive

The HTC Droid Incredible 2 will be getting a white wash as a Best Buy exclusive, according to the above image. The new shade is said to be landing in stores starting August 21st, though there has been no official confirmation of this date. Pricing should remain at $149.99 on a new contract, meaning you won’t have to pay an arm and/or leg to obtain the new color scheme.

Droid Bionic a popular phone, Motorola campaign in New York re-blogged

Motorola Droid Bionic is a very popular phone, a month before its expected release date.
New reports about the first dual-core Long Term Evolution phone of Verizon Wireless talking about an advertisement.
How popular is the Motorola Droid Bionic? Well, Motorola enjoyed media hype last week courtesy of multiple leaks posted by Android fan blogs and mainstream news agencies that obviously started after Motorola accidentally leaked the technical specification chart of the Motorola Droid Bionic which is expected to arrive in United States next month.
The report headed by Android Central

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Samsung is upgrading its Galaxy Tab and several Galaxy smartphones to Gingerbread.
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Owners of Samsung's Galaxy S smartphone and the 7-inch Galaxy Tab tablet will finally receive an upgrade to Android 2.3 Gingerbread starting very soon. Samsung announced today that the Gingerbread upgrade would also extend to its Galaxy Ace, Gio, Fit, and mini phones. The company will kick off with an upgrade to the Galaxy S in the U.K. and Nordic countries starting as soon as the middle of this month. The upgrade would then travel through the rest of the world, reaching other

Europe's ban on Samsung Galaxy Tab lifted, for now

Andrew Couts August 16, 2011ComputingInternationalA German court has partially lifted a ban on sales of Samsung's Galaxy Tab in the EU — but the move apparently has nothing to do with accusations that Apple doctored evidence submitted in its lawsuit against the South Korean electronics giant.A German court has partially lifted the preliminary injunction against Samsung that prevented the South Korea-based company from legally distributing its Galaxy Tab 10.1 throughout all European Union countries, except Germany.The ban on the Galaxy Tab was first put in place earlier this month after

August 16, 2011

Device leaks: HTC Ruby, Samsung Celox, and HTC Holiday

We've got leaked pictures and info on two HTC devices, the 1.5GHz dual-core 'Ruby' and the 4.5-inch HTC Holiday, as well as some shots and specs of the Samsung Celox. The summer is ending and the autumn handset season is gearing up. Microsoft and Apple are set to reveal their newest smartphones in the weeks ahead. Not to be left out, Android market leader HTC is hard at work, readying new handsets for the fall. New images and specs of two upcoming HTC devices–the ‘Ruby’ and ‘Holiday’–have leaked. They reveal some interesting trends. It appears that HTC plans to continue

Apple changed shape of Galaxy Tab in court filing

Apple's court submission, which led to an EU ban on Samsung's sale of its rival Galaxy Tab device, contains one comparison which seems to warp reality to make its point.

Apple claims, and did so in a submission to the Dutch court, that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is a straight rip-off of Cupertino's iPad 2, providing photographs and drawings good enough to convince the judge to impose a ban on Samsung's distribution of its Galaxy Tab product. But the photograph on page 28 clearly shows the devices side by side, with identical proportions. This is quite remarkable when the Tab is a

Gag-Worthy Marketing Campaigns And The Technological Gender Divide

Women play the games and use the gadgets to transform their lives,
so why is the technology industry still marketing to them as if they
slept with fuchsia-clad, faux-diamond-studded Barbie dolls tucked
under their arms?
Women are smart, economically powerful and increasingly active in the
way they look to technology to enhance their lives. This isn’t my
opinion, it’s fact. Look at the figures: according to research we
conducted with Forrester, over half of women attempting to make
technological purchases walk out of shops because they simply can’t find what they

Gag-Worthy Marketing Campaigns And The Technological Gender Divide

Women play the games and use the gadgets to transform their lives,
so why is the technology industry still marketing to them as if they
slept with fuchsia-clad, faux-diamond-studded Barbie dolls tucked
under their arms?
Women are smart, economically powerful and increasingly active in the
way they look to technology to enhance their lives. This isn’t my
opinion, it’s fact. Look at the figures: according to research we
conducted with Forrester, over half of women attempting to make
technological purchases walk out of shops because they simply can’t find what they

HTC Droid Incredible Getting Gingerbread After All, And It's Coming Soon

Last week, an HTC support representative told a customer that the Droid Incredible would not be updated to Gingerbread. Of course, we questioned this claim's validity, as we were absolutely certain that there was a test build on Verizon's servers at the time the statement was issued.Turns out we were right, as the official update page is now live on Big Red's website. This is pretty good news for Incredible owners -- but the better news is that it's probably coming sooner than you think; possibly as early as this week.Lets have a look at the changelog:Gingerbread -- and all the added

Review: The Motorola Photon 4G Takes The Crown As Sprint's Best Android Phone

Name: Motorola Photon 4G
Carrier: Sprint
Price: $200 (w/two-year contract); $99 (w/two-year contract) limited-time offer from RadioShack
The Back Story: It's safe to say Motorola's been dominating the Android handset market. Early this year, the company shut the game down with the release of the first dual-core handset, the Motorola Atrix, alongside the most innovative smartphone accessory to date: the laptop dock. But after taking numerous editors choice awards, including top honors on our Top 15 Android Phones Available Now list, and seeing strong outings from other best-of-year

Apple May Have Submitted Flawed Evidence Against Samsung In Europe

According to an investigation by Webwereld.nl, a Dutch IDG publication, Apple may have submitted false evidence to the German courts as part of their case against Samsung. Last week, Apple won a preliminary injunction on Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1, blocking the sale of the tablet throughout Europe. But, a photograph submitted as evidence suggesting that the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is practically identical to the iPad 2 appears to be doctored.

On page 28 of the complaint filed with the Düsseldorf court that has since granted the injunction, there’s an image of the iPad 2 and the Galaxy Tab 10.1

August 15, 2011

Motorola Droid 3 features and improvements over the Droid 2

Motorola knows a good thing when they see one, and sales from the Motorola Droid and Droid 2 and feedback they have enjoyed from customers over the last couple of years led them to believe that subtle improvements rather than a wholesale redesign were in order for the new Motorola Droid 3. And if sales and customer reviews are any indication, the Motorola Droid 3 delivers just what customers new to Android smartphones, as well as loyal Motorola Droid lovers, want and require in a value-priced handset.
At a retail price of only $49, the Motorola Droid 3 scrapes the bottom of the

Motorola Droid 3 Review!

Giving a full review of the Motorola Droid 3.How does the Motorola Droid 3 stack up? Is this the Droid you are looking for? Hit Play to find out. For more tech reviews and news, check us out at:http://www.technobuffalo.comFollow Us on Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/technobuffaloLike Us on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/technobuffaloCheck Us Out on Google +http://bit.ly/qxgw8

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 pulled from shelves amid Android legal woes

August 14, 2011 by Timmy FalconThe Samsung line of Android based Galaxy Tab products are disappearing from store shelves in some nations, and it’s not because they’re selling out, but rather jammed up. Those in Europe and Australia are already finding that they can’t find themselves a Galaxy Tab 10.1, because legal woes have prevented the product from launching in the latter and are about to get it banned from the market in the former. This places Samsung in the trickiest of positions as it gears up to launch its next gen S2 line.It all started when Apple decided that Samsung’s

Samsung Galaxy S2, Motorola Droid 3 help Android smartphones remain dominant

Samsung Galaxy S2, Motorola Droid 3 help Android smartphones remain dominant. Android smartphones are leading the way in global mobile market so far in the third quarter running, says a survey by Canalys. In its battle against Apple iPhone, Google Android has already succeeded thanks to its massive popularity among people. In the second quarter, Android smartphones ranked top in 35 countries out of 56 countries Catalysis took its survey. The platform totally swallowed 48 percent of the total smartphone market in Q2. Meanwhile, Apple iOS made 19 percent market share to dominate

August 14, 2011

Samsung Galaxy S2 Variants Confirmed for All Networks

Posted by Steve Oak
Financial, General, Headlines
Thursday, August 11th, 2011

The Samsung Galaxy S2 seems at last to be heading to US shores within a matter of days – with the T-Mobile variant known as the Hercules having been recently unveiled by way of a series of unofficial images. However, Sprint are also fierce competitors in the S2 race, with the latest leaks detailing their own variant which is set to take the title of the Epic 4G Touch.
While many spec has been at least

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 yanked from shelves amid Android legal woes

August 13, 2011 by Timmy FalconThe Samsung line of Android based Galaxy Tab products are disappearing from store shelves in some nations, and it’s not because they’re selling out, but rather jammed up. Those in Europe and Australia are already finding that they can’t find themselves a Galaxy Tab 10.1, because legal woes have prevented the product from launching in the latter and are about to get it banned from the market in the former. This places Samsung in the trickiest of positions as it gears up to launch its next gen S2 line.It all started when Apple decided that Samsung’s

Why isn't the HTC DROID Incredible getting updated to Gingerbread?

While Android’s presence has basically steam-rolled into mega-popularity since its introduction into the market, and it’s essentially become a household name when it comes to phones, it hasn’t always been a path sidelined by roses. While no phone manufacturer out there is scot-free in the negative comment realm, there was a stretch of time there not too long ago where Google’s update strategy for Android and the smartphones than run the mobile OS was under the magnifying glass. For the majority of consumers, the results weren’t that

Verizon Samsung Stratosphere not a Galaxy S2 II variant?

Samsung Galaxy S II or S2 is expected to arrive in United States next month, and Samsung is scheduled to formally announce it by the end of August.
But a new report is suggesting that the “Samsung Stratosphere” that was leaked this month is not Verizon’s Galaxy S II variant.
Rumor: Droid Life has reported on Thursday that the leaked “Samsung Stratosphere” smartphone with 4G LTE connectivity is not a Samsung Galaxy S II variant. According to the website’s unnamed sources, the Samsung Stratosphere is not Verizon’s Galaxy S II, and it’s more likely the Samsung Epic 4G-like

Thunderbolt Price at Best Buy

Bad news for Android fans hoping to pick up the HTC Thunderbolt at Best Buy. Last week, we reported Best Buy ad was listing the Thunderbolt at $249, but it seems that’s no longer the case. The latest ad, listed in Best Buy’s online buyer’s guide, now shows a $50 price increase to $299 on a two year contract with Verizon. With an unsubsidized price of $749 as well, are smartphones reaching a point where they’re just too expensive?

The Thunderbolt has been troubled with price issues, slipped release dates, failed Skype video chat support and even public wifi issues. But

Samsung to appeal European court Galaxy Tab ban

Trevor Mogg August 12, 2011AndroidAppleInternationalMobileSamsung will return to a European court later this month in a bid to overturn a ruling preventing it from selling its Galaxy Tab 10.1 device there. The ruling was made following a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Apple. As expected, Samsung will fight the recent ban imposed on it by a German court preventing it from selling its Galaxy Tab 10.1 device in most of Europe. The ruling was made last week.The decision by the Dusseldorf court came as the result of a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Apple, which claimed the Korean

August 13, 2011

Sprint Samsung Galaxy S2 name revealed after the T-Mobile Hercules leak

Sprint’s Samsung Galaxy S2 brand name revealed.
New leak shows the name of Sprint’s Samsung Galaxy S2, alongside other Android devices.
Samsung Galaxy S2 for the United States market is just around the corner — in fact, T-Mobile’s own Samsung Galaxy S II aka Hercules was unveiled recently by an unofficial photos. But Sprint Wireless is also into the Galaxy S2 race, and the new leak posted by Engadget has revealed the name of the upcoming Android superphone, the Samsung Epic 4G Touch.
Last week, BGR already reported that the Samsung Galaxy S2 variant for the Now network, but it

Weekend Deals: HTC ThunderBolt $49, Droid Charge $99 & Sprint Samsung Nexus S ...

Before all the spectacular dual-core smartphones come out in the fall, Amazon has been cutting the prices of some of the most powerful and popular smartphone that were released a few months ago.The price of the HTC ThunderBolt with a contract has been reduced to $49.99 while the Samsung Droid Charge has been reduced to $99 with a contract. Both support Verizon's 4G LTE network and have had good reviews (read ThuderBolt loads due or Droid Charge review) Here's how they fared when they were compared. The Sprint Samsung Nexus S 4G can be bought for

Gadget review: Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1

It is common knowledge now that the Android Army has started its assault on the Apple camp. Even in the tablet arena, we've seen quite a few big names — and even more smaller ones — introduce their Android offering.
Samsung has led the charge by introducing a variety of Android-powered devices. Their first tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab, featured Android even before it was optimised for the tablet form factor and did fairly well. The newest iteration is still called Galaxy Tab and it comes in two screen sizes — 8.9 inches and

Samsung Galaxy S II Not Hitting US Until September?

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Finally, we have some sort of official day to look forward to in regards to the Samsung Galaxy S II that has had a long road to launch day in the United States. Sadly, the day is probably further away than most of you hoped for with Samsung sending out invitations for an event that is presumably having to do with the Galaxy II’s launch in the United States.
The invite, of course, doesn’t explicitly say that the event/announcement has anything to do with the Galaxy S II but judging by the ‘II’ in the bottom left corner of the invite

August 12, 2011

Why isn't the HTC DROID Incredible getting updated to Gingerbread?

While Android’s presence has basically steam-rolled into mega-popularity since its introduction into the market, and it’s essentially become a household name when it comes to phones, it hasn’t always been a path sidelined by roses. While no phone manufacturer out there is scot-free in the negative comment realm, there was a stretch of time there not too long ago where Google’s update strategy for Android and the smartphones than run the mobile OS was under the magnifying glass. For the majority of consumers, the results weren’t that

Samsung Galaxy S2 to be Followed by Samsung Celox

Posted by Theo Burnquist
General, Headlines, Tech
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

Each and every day seems to bring yet another leak or rumor regarding Samsung devices, with today of course being no exception to the rule. Almost immediately after the rumors began to do the rounds last week regarding the Samsung Stratosphere last week, tantalizing whispers also surfaced regarding a mysterious and epic new Smartphone from the Korean giant which, according to the leak, has been given the codename

Samsung's Celox 4G LTE Matches Droid Bionic Features to the Hilt

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In the 4G fray is the Celox from Samsung, which may not be available in U.S. as it offers 800MHz LTE support. Currently ATT and Verizon support only 700MHz LTE.
Samsung Celox's specifications listing reveals that the Android phone has a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 800x480 screen resolution. This is at par with Droid Bionic's conjectured 4.5-inch display with Qhd TFT screen with 960x540 screen resolution.
Celox is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8060 chipset. The Droid Bionic is rumored to be fitted with a

German court bans sale of Galaxy Tab 10.1, says Apple

A German court has issued a temporary ban on the sale of a Samsung digital product in every single EU member state with the exception of the Netherlands, according to media reports.

Apple was successfully granted the injunction against the sale of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 in the UK and every other EU member state apart from the Netherlands, the reports said. The tablet computer product is a rival to Apple's iPad.

Apple alleges that Samsung has violated its Community design rights over the way the Galaxy Tab 10.1 looks, according to a report.

A registered Community design is a

Verizon road map leaked, lots of Android and LTE

Mike Dunn

August 5, 2011
AndroidMobile

A leaked Verizon roadmap shows plenty of new Android and 4G LTE devices heading to consumers this fall.We just heard the news that Android has a stranglehold on the US Smartphone market, and it doesn’t look like that will change anytime soon. In a leaked screenshot of Verizon’s roadmap for the next few months, we see two trends emerging: There are several Android devices coming out, and a large amount of LTE devices as

Vodafone suspends sales of blocked Galaxy Tab 10.1

Everything Everywhere, which operates Orange and T-Mobile, does not offer
pre-orders on the device so is unaffected by the changes.

However, it is likely to impact chipmakers which have already been buffeted by
delays in the launch of tablet computers that could rival the iPad.

Earlier this year, Wolfson Microelectronics - which counts Samsung among its
customers - warned that its second-quarter sales would be below expectations
because orders of its microchips were reduced or delayed.

Tablet-producers were making the last-minute adjustments to their orders amid

August 11, 2011

Samsung Galaxy S II with Motorola Droid Bionic like feature unearthed

Another Samsung Galaxy S2 variant spotted ahead of the United States release date.
Now it looks like the United States of America is really not the “favorite” of Samsung Mobile, or they’re just into polishing things before releasing their phones in the US market?
A new day means a new Samsung smartphone leak. After the rumors about the Samsung Stratosphere circulated on the internet last week, a new, and obviously very interesting Android smartphone helmed by the Korean-based smartphone manufacturer has been found, and according to an Engadget article, the phone holds a codename

Samsung Droid Charge 4G specs, price and a look at the incredible features

Things move quickly in the technology marketplace, and the Samsung Droid Charge 4G Android phone released for the blazing Verizon Wireless LTE 4G network is certainly one of them. With a large single core processor, big screen and feature set indicative of mobile 4G handsets costing much more than the $69 price tag it carries, the Samsung Droid Charge 4G is definitely priced attractively comparative to similarly featured 4G smartphones.
With most every 4G smartphone sporting a dual core processor, for Samsung to release

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 - Verizon 4G - 16GB - White

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G LTE has the same thin, iPad 2-like design as the Wi-Fi-only version of the tablet. So the question is, are blazingly fast 4G speeds worth being stuck in a two-year commitment?

Design and features
The first thing that struck us upon taking the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G LTE (Verizon) out of its box was its slim profile. In fact, when it's lying next to the iPad 2 we honestly can't tell which tablet is thicker and unfortunately we don't have a micrometer handy to get down into the business of microns. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G LTE Verizon weighs 1.24 pounds,

HTC Vigor (with 720p display) and Samsung Stratosphere coming to Verizon?

By Florin on 03 Aug 11

There’s no doubt that Verizon will launch the Samsung Galaxy S II soon, but we don’t know what the handset’s final name is going to be. We’ve heard not along ago that Verizon may call it Samsung Fascinate II, and now a new possible name has appeared: Samsung Stratosphere.
According to Droid-life, the Samsung Stratosphere will be a 4G LTE device, and Verizon Wireless is already mentioning it on its website. So, yes, this could be the carrier’s S II. But it could also be that SCH-i405 QWERTY slider. Hopefully, we’ll find out more

QWERTY invasion: HTC Status Facebook phone and Motorola Droid 3

HTC Status now available with a placque. Plus Droid 3 getting moderate lurve from reviewers.
I still can’t believe that the HTC Status or a.k.a. HTC ChaCha is ATT’s first Gingerbread Android smartphone. Plus, Droid 3′s Moto UI is one of its “weaknesses?”
HTC Status
Packed with only 800 MHz processor, smaller capacitive touchscreen size of 2.6 inches only, and 480 x 320 screen resolution, HTC Status (or HTC ChaCha) made history after stealing the “ATT’s first Gingerbread Android phone” with its release yesterday.
Aside from the baked title, the Status phone manufactured by

August 10, 2011

Samsung Galaxy S II with Motorola Droid Bionic like feature unearthed

Another Samsung Galaxy S2 variant spotted ahead of the United States release date.
Now it looks like the United States of America is really not the “favorite” of Samsung Mobile, or they’re just into polishing things before releasing their phones in the US market?
A new day means a new Samsung smartphone leak. After the rumors about the Samsung Stratosphere circulated on the internet last week, a new, and obviously very interesting Android smartphone helmed by the Korean-based smartphone manufacturer has been found, and according to an Engadget article, the phone holds a codename

Will Apple's Ban Make The Galaxy Tab More Attractive?

Image by Getty Images Europe via @daylife

We humans tend to crave that which we are denied. So could Apple‘s successful injunction against Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Europe, based largely on patent claims, make the rival tablet more attractive?
Suddenly this is the tablet computer that Apple doesn’t want you to have. It was so intent on stopping its sale to Europe that in the same week the tablet became available in the U.K., Apple filed a 44-page complaint to a German court last week. You can read a copy of the complaint (in German) here via the Fosspatents blog,

Motorola Droid 3 review of specs, qwerty, and price drop for Droids newest 3G ...

The Droid 3 follows in the footsteps of the Droid 2 and the original Droid Android smartphone which is the proverbial Adam to the hundreds of Android mobile handsets which have followed it. Wisely, Motorola didn’t change the appearance too much, but did make the display bigger, the processor stronger and addressed the complaint that Droid 2 users had about the side sliding keyboard. At an attractive retail of only $49, the Motorola Droid 3 is certainly priced just about as low as a smartphone can go. What other specs

Samsung Galaxy S II with Motorola Droid Bionic like feature unearthed

Another Samsung Galaxy S2 variant spotted ahead of the United States release date.
Now it looks like the United States of America is really not the “favorite” of Samsung Mobile, or they’re just into polishing things before releasing their phones in the US market?
A new day means a new Samsung smartphone leak. After the rumors about the Samsung Stratosphere circulated on the internet last week, a new, and obviously very interesting Android smartphone helmed by the Korean-based smartphone manufacturer has been found, and according to an Engadget article, the phone holds a codename

The Droid 3: big and bulky, but with a great keyboard [Review]

The Droid 3 is the third iteration is a series of beloved Android phones. While the first iteration of the phone was pivotal and revolutionary, the rest of the industry has since caught up, leaving Motorola to differentiate its prized Android line in whatever way it can.
The Droid 3: built like a brick
A confession: Less than two hours after unboxing the Droid 3 review unit sent to me by Motorola, I dropped it. It landed dead on its face, and you know what? It was perfectly fine.
But perhaps I shouldn’t have been surprised. The Droid 3 is a dense, 180g beast,

Verizon Samsung Droid Charge 4G Android phone: review of the fastest Droid ...

The Samsung Droid Charge 4G Android smartphone has a lot going for it. The price of a 4G Android-operated handset ranges anywhere from $49-$349. At a retail price of only $99, the Samsung Droid Charge 4G is definitely priced attractively for the features and performance that it offers. When the Samsung Droid Charge was first released, it was the most powerful Android smartphone on Verizon’s 4G network. Arguably still one of the fastest and most efficient 4G handsets, the Samsung Droid Charge offers a lot to the 4G

Apple successfully blocks sale of Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in EU

Win one for Apple. After suing Samsung for copying its iPad and iPhone designs with similar competitors, a German court's been granted an injunction to block all sales of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in the European Union. Yowza!

The preliminary injunction in the EU comes hot after Samsung's on/off decision to sell the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia against Apple's complaint.

The only country in the EU that Samsung will not be barred from selling the Tab 10.1 is in the Netherlands — for the time being. Foss Patents says that Apple's preparing a completely separate lawsuit for

August 9, 2011

Motorola Droid Bionic LTE Google Android phone not a Photon 4G

Motorola Droid Bionic’s release date nears, multiple leaks suggest.
But it looks like the first dual-core processor-powered Long Term Evolution Android phone of Verizon Wireless will not support 3G roaming feature.
Last week’s tech headlines listing was flooded by multiple leaks showing-off the glorious Motorola Droid Bionic. In fact, some unofficial photos even revealed the “under the hood” or internals of the upcoming Android-powered Motorola device.
But aside from the astonishing photos of the Droid Bionic, outlets have also discovered the FCC filing that answered all the

Motorola Droid 3 Review

The Motorola Droid 3 from Verizon Wireless is the third generation in the popular Droid series. But that isn’t its only claim to fame – it also claims to be the world’s thinnest QWERTY slider smartphone. But aside for keeping it slim, the phone packs in an excellent 4-inch qHD display, a 1GHz Dual-core processor, an 8MP camera with 1080P HD recording, and Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
Design Build Quality
Measuring 64.1 x 123.3 x 12.9 mm, the Motororla Droid 3 isn’t quite the slimmest smartphone, but considering it packs in a slide-out QWERTY, it’s quite slender.

Galaxy S II & Droid Bionic: Fending Off Rumored HTC Vigor

As we rack our brains with what smartphone to buy, the list of devices seems to be growing with no chance of slowing up. Since the start of 2011, the phones just keep on coming and its a job to know what to opt for. Big names such as HTC, Samsung, Motorola, Apple and LG amongst others have all given us something to look forward to.But are things about to get even more interesting? With the inclusion of WVGA displays and dual-core processors, the smartphone market is gearing itself up to another level and in the next few months we have some pretty impressive handsets to drool over, one of

Weekend Deals: HTC ThunderBolt $49, Droid Charge $99 & Sprint Samsung Nexus S ...

Before all the spectacular dual-core smartphones come out in the fall, Amazon has been cutting the prices of some of the most powerful and popular smartphone that were released a few months ago.The price of the HTC ThunderBolt with a contract has been reduced to $49.99 while the Samsung Droid Charge has been reduced to $99 with a contract. Both support Verizon's 4G LTE network and have had good reviews (read ThuderBolt loads due or Droid Charge review) Here's how they fared when they were compared. The Sprint Samsung Nexus S 4G can be bought for

Motorola Droid Bionic and Samsung Galaxy S2 sharing the same release date?

A new leaked document is suggesting that Verizon Wireless will sell three powerful Android smartphones next month.
And two of the phones are not yet officially announced, a 4G Samsung phone named Samsung Stratosphere and an HTC phone named “Vigor.”
IGN, the popular gaming news site, has leaked a Verizon document that allegedly contains information about the carrier’s upcoming Android smartphone devices. Surprisingly, not just one, but two potential strong Motorola Droid Bionic rivals were spotted and both are coming from Asia.
According to the document posted today, Verizon Wireless

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Gets Hands-on Time

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, smaller cousin to the popular Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 that released in June, made an appearance at, surprisingly, the annual women’s blogging conference BlogHer ’11. A tecca member even captured a video of the Honeycomb tablet running the Samsung TouchWiz UX. Does the sighting mean Samsung is about to release the tablet soon? Does the location mean that Samsung is hoping to attract more women customers to the 8.9 incher? Maybe.
Samsung hasn’t made an official announcement of the price or release date of Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. Previous rumors put the price of

LG Thrill 4G (AT&T)

The LG Thrill 4G ($99.99) is a pleasant surprise: a well-rounded dual-core Android phone which comes with a bunch of 3D games, a 3D camera, and the ability to pipe 3D out to big-screen TVs. It's not perfect, but if its unique strengths appeal to you, it's an entertaining phone.
Physical Features and Call Quality
The LG Thrill 4G is a slab-style phone that looks a heck of a lot like every other black slab on the market, until you turn it over and see the two lenses for the 3D camera. At 5.0 by 2.7 by .5 inches (HWD) and 5.9 ounces it doesn't sound very heavy on paper, but for some reason the

August 8, 2011

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Best Buy will be offering the HTC Status in an exclusive color--mauve.
(Credit:
Best Buy)

ATT has begun taking preorders for the HTC Status, aka the "Facebook Phone."
Formally announced last month, the smartphone arrives on July 17 with an attractive $49.99 price point. ATT will provide the handset in a variety of color options (black, silver, pink, blue), but Best Buy also will offer the Android 2.3.3-powered device in its own exclusive color of mauve.

As ATT's first phone to run Gingerbread, the Status comes with an enhanced version of HTC's Sense UI. Thanks to its deep Facebook

Motorola Droid 3 review

The original Motorola Droid was a trailblazing phone when it launched. In fact, it’s a historical device — one of the very first Android phones and the very first to take on Verizon’s Droid moniker. But beyond all that, it boasted features unlike any other phone at the time — yes, back in 2009, a WVGA screen and Android 2.0 (along with Google Maps’ brand new turn-by-turn directions) were thoroughly modern. Then came the sequel — the Droid 2 — and unfortunately, it was rather disappointing. As an owner of the

HTC Thunderbolt Price Tag Plummets Again, On Its Last Leg

Are you on the market for a 4G LTE Android? Given that the Motorola Droid Bionic is yet to have a confirmed release date and the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S2 yet to even confirm LTE status, we're sure many customers are itching to jump on to the LTE bandwagon already.HTC Thunderbolt only $49.99 on Amazon WirelessCurrently on the market, choices are between the Samsung Droid Charge, LG Revolution and the HTC Thunderbolt. While the Samsung Droid Charge does pose a threat to the HTC Thunderbolt, a reader (Doug) recently tipped us of on Amazon's deal for the Thunderbolt that may have you

Samsung to launch Galaxy Tab 10.1 and 8.9 on Aug 10 in India

Samsung is set to unveil its Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 8.9 tablets for the Indian market on August 10th.

"This event (in Delhi) will be to announce our plans, while the actual launch will be done later," a Samsung spokesperson told 'The Mobile Indian'.

These tablets are very important for Samsung and it is probably trying to create a buzz before the actual launch. It had showcased these tablets earlier in April as well.

Although the spokesperson refused to divulge details about the pricing and availability, but its international prices point to pricing similar to the iPad2

Samsung Galaxy S2 aka Hercules for T-Mobile USA spotted

Samsung Galaxy S2 release date/s in United States just around the corner.
New Samsung Galaxy S2 GSM variant for United States smartphone market spotted.
Samsung Hercules with Google Android OS inside is now good as “official,” and will arrive in United States soon based on the new leak posted by unofficial T-Mobile blog TmoNews.
Apparently the Hercules is not a new smartphone, but a variant of the popular Samsung Galaxy S2 that is expected to arrive in the country this month. Reports and rumors about the Hercules started last quarter, and according to an old article posted by This is

Leaked Motorola Droid Bionic Images Reveal 4.5-inch Display [Photos]

The new leaked images show the device as an upcoming Verizon 4G smartphone. Any confirmed specification is yet to be revealed.
The Droid Bionic was previously rumored to arrive with a 4.3-inch display which made it same in comparison to Samsung Droid Charge. If the 4.5-inch is true then the smartphone will even be larger than the new Samsung Galaxy S2, according to a Droid Life report.
The Droid Bionic with 4.5-inch display, which is scheduled for a September 2011 release, sports a dual-core 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor, ULP GeForce GPU, Tegra 2 AP20H chipset, an 8MP dual-LED

August 7, 2011

My problem with Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

I can't apply updates. C`mon, how hard must this be?
Generally, I prefer Galaxy Tab 10.1 to iPad 2. I like how the device feels in the hand, and I'm now accustomed to its longer, narrower shape when held in portrait mode. I find Tab to be generally faster and more responsive than iPad 2, and Android 3.1 is considerably more pleasing than iOS 4. I could go on -- and would -- in a full review, which I was saving for Samsung's TouchWiz UX user interface/skin that released Friday. I can't install it -- hell, I can't even come close.Before continuing, two interrelated points need to

Motorola Droid Bionic vs BlackBerry Torch 9860,9850: Bionic coming Sept. 8

Can we compare Motorola Droid Bionic to BlackBerry Torch 9860 and9850. The smart phones are being launched very close to one another. Meanwhile Droid Bionic is coming on Sept. 8. A leaked Verizon document has finally revealed the release date of Motorola Droid Bionic 4G. The tech blog IGN has published a post referring to a leaked Verizon document that said Motorola will introduce its Droid Bionic on the carrier on September 8.
Motorola Mobility’s CEO Sanjay Jha has earlier stated that Droid Bionic would come into the market in September. The new report says Jha’s offer is to

How important is iPhone 5 for Apple's dominance of smart phone market

Galaxy S2 is very important for Samsung. But how important is iPhone 5 for Apple’s dominance of smart phone market in the long run?Samsung Galaxy S2 is reportedly to appear on Verizon Wireless on September 8. A leaked Verizon document has revealed the fall lineup of the carrier. It mentions a Samsung smartphone differently named Stratosphere. Many analysts have suggested that Samsung Stratosphere will be Verizon’s version of Galaxy S II.
It was almost confirmed that the South Korean company would launch separate hardware versions of Galaxy S2 on all major carriers in the U.S.

Samsung Stratosphere Might Be Next Verizon 4G LTE Smartphone

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Toss this one into the rumor mill for the time being but Droid-Life presents a pretty convincing case here. It seems that Verizon and Samsung are preparing a device called the Samsung Stratosphere that may or may not be the carrier’s next 4G LTE device. According to their sources, the device is in fact a 4G LTE device and Samsung is hoping to make a big splash with it. Unfortunately, the details other than the name of the device are still under wraps.
It’s certainly possible that it could be the Verizon-bound 4G slider that we saw a

Motorola Droid Bionic vs Samsung Stratosphere and HTC Vigor?

A week filled with the Motorola Droid Bionic “leak,” from tech specs to release date.
Plus, the possible rivalry with the Samsung Galaxy S II and the muscled HTC Vigor. Can Motorola Droid Bionic maintain its “popularity”?
Can the Motorola Droid Bionic maintain its popularity if two dual-core LTE Android phones could also arrive? Apparently, the so-called internal Verizon Wireless roadmap document posted yesterday is suggesting that Moto’s first dual-core LTE Android phone could get an internal rival from Samsung next month, the phone named “Stratosphere” which was described

Motorola Droid 3 Lightning Review: Another Summer Sequel

The original Droid was the phone that put Android on the map. Two sequels later, here we are with the Droid 3. But is it more The Dark Knight Rises or Spiderman 3? Like The Droid 3 is solid. Like tank solid. Assembled from magnesium alloy and glass and a soft matte plastic, it won't have complaints of cheapness hurled at it like say, the Nexus S. The keyboard has a satisfying clickiness to it and the added row of number keys—five rows!—is an unexpected source of phone joy. The Droid 3 is le snappy. Motorola's custom UI is tastefully implemented and relatively unobtrusive. Though

Skype with video calling comes to Android 2.2 devices

Skype has been busy this week, as I just mentioned a couple of days ago they released an iPad version with video calling support. Today we have Skype 2.1 for Android with video calling support for 17 more Android devices, including the HTC Flyer and Samsung Droid Charge that I own. There is one MAJOR limitation on most of these Android devices though and that is you are limited to the back camera only unless you have Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) on your device!

One of the major things Verizon advertised when the HTC ThunderBolt was released was Skype video calling and

Samsung Galaxy Tab, HP TouchPad Push iPad-Conquering Strategies

Apple will
seize some 61 percent of the tablet market this year, according to a new DigiTimes report.
That
prediction comes just as Apple’s rivals seem to be scrambling for any sort of
competitive leverage against the iPad juggernaut. DigiTimes also expects Apple to ship some 25.5 million iPads in the
second half of 2011, which would represent a 76 percent rise from the first six
months of the year.
One of those
rivals, Hewlett-Packard, is busy slashing the price of its recently released
TouchPad. First, it took $50 off the sticker price, and for this weekend only, the
tablets are selling

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