The internet is buzzing on the possible news of a Amazon tablet to battle the evil Apple iPad but some are hoping for something bigger. Possibly the merger or purchase of netflix, though it's a far fetched idea anything is possible these days.
Nothing is for certain but the skies the limit and we shall find out if Amazon is in it to win it today! Leave comments on what you think Amazon has up their sleeves and if you feel it's a game changer.
This one came from left field but I have received reports that this very well could be the Super Blackberry with Qnx. The picture does not give the device justice but does show RIM is being smart about the release of a device that could revamp it's image and especially it's hopes! Could this be the true Superphone all RIM lovers are hoping for
Hit the link for your own opinion
http://www.blackberrycool.com/2011/09/16/blackberry-bold-9980-porsche-knight-with-qnx-please/
Another block taken from the jenga stack known as RIM as of late, the boss of BES (Business Enterprise Security) John Vandermay is leaving the company. This is number 5 in the executive loss pool.
Is this one more reason RIM might be sold? Maybe to Google , or HTC who this week said they would be willing to buy their own OS?
Either way hit the link below for more info.
RIM loses BES boss to software company - http://pulse.me/s/1G4NI
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Per a visit to a local Sprint store I received an interesting tid bit of information. First a confirmation of the rumored iphone coming in October, but it doesn't stop there! When asked about unlimited data plans going away, the rep stated "Apple will have a specific data plan for the iphone on Sprint, but Androids will keep unlimited"! This is a first I've heard of iphone specific data plans but as a Android and a Sprint customer it great news compared to other rumors!
This is not confirmed but anything is possible with Apple and especially the iphone. For more info stay tuned to thinktechdaily.
Per several twitter accounts and cnet, the doj (department of justice) is putting a block on one of most hyped acquisition in the tech world. As a sprint customer and previous AT&T customer and techie, its great news as their deal would have raised rates and possibly phones prices due to limited competition.
For more info hit the link below.
bonnieCNET: Here we go ... Justice Dept. to block AT&T's T-Mobile deal: http://t.co/usexxB4 via @cnet Original Tweet: http://twitter.com/bonnieCNET/status/108916354291216384 Sent via TweetDeck (www.tweetdeck.com)
Group messaging Apps are one the most popular forms of communication as of late in the wake of text rate hikes (which is a horrid abuse of power by the carriers- except for Sprint). But in the wake of the hype of these apps Samsung of all companies is here to save us?
Yes Samsung is here with ChatON, a new multi platform group messaging program the likes of Blackberry messenger! It is rumored to be announced at the IFA event overseas. Which all should be happy if it works as well as we hope it will.
Now comes the loser in this possibly, RIM and its blackberry messenger. RIM was rumored to introduce Blackberry messenger, it's knight in shining armor, to android this year and iOS early next year. Where you at RIM? If RIM even hopes to save itself you would think this was one thing they should have hope to capitalize on.
Don't get me wrong I love Rim as it holds a big spot in my heart but they missed another opportunity to get bbm out on more platforms. If RIM truly wants to gain more consumer buyers them they will have to make a move soon or fail to exist because they are losing many consumers, even in Canada! For more information hit the link below. heart
Samsung Launches ChatON, A Cross-Platform Mobile Chat Service - http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/androidguyscom/~3/soFYI9hWssA/
Not much more to it except that now Wallstreet commented on this so it gives this rumor some legs to stand on! I hit the link below for more info.
Sprint to Join AT&T and Verizon in Offering iPhone 5 at 'Mid-October' Launch - http://pulse.me/s/1jgSA
You read it right folks, Toshiba is working on a app store aside from the android market. This isn't too surprising but what is, is the fact that it's going to come pre installed on a new updated (slim, less bulky, and powerful) tablet. Can this be a Thrive 2 or just an updated tablet in general under a new name? From inside they are really pressing on their team to push it out, which I hope produces a quality product.
I can't reveal my sources but trust me it's coming and coming fast! Stay here for more information on the matter, and hopefully it will be priced to compete!
Per GroupMe's Twitter account they announced the following "Exciting news! Today, we have entered into an agreement to be acquired by Skype". This is great news if it means it can grow this multi platform group messenger program. The only concern I have with this is that Skype, who recently was acquired by Microsoft, could just become a Windows Phone only program and kill the potential it has as a Blackberry messenger alternative for the likes of Blackberry, Windows Phone, Android and iOS. I personally use GroupMe and hope it can become a all in one group/video chat client and retain its multi platform nature. Here's to what may be a great app to be. For more info hit the link below. only5
GroupMe: Exciting news! Today, we have entered into an agreement to be acquired by Skype. Get all the details here: http://t.co/8LBLxB7 Original Tweet: http://twitter.com/GroupMe/status/105414041358442496 Sent via TweetDeck (www.tweetdeck.com)
There was Android, Apple iOS, Blackberry, Windows Phone and WebOS, now WebOS is no more. Per twitter this broke early thursday morning and then it became confirmed.
I never had an WebOS phone but this is sad. Question is, will anyone purchase the os or buy it for patents? Time will tell but my question is, is RIM next?
Hit the link below for more info.
HP will 'discontinue operations for webOS devices', may spin off Personal Systems Group - http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/hp-will-discontinue-operations-for-webos-devices/
Hello Moto! No matter how you feel about it you have to admit this is big news for the android community. Motorola has been a big part of androids push in the Verizon network and helped pave the way for honeycomb tablets for android.
Now before everyone gets a crazy about Motorola understand they are still going to run their mobility department (only the mobility department was purchased) as a separate company. Sorry no dedicated hardware vendor for google yet. But as Engadget states "what about the likes of Samsung and HTC"?
Only time will tell but for more hit the link below.
Google acquiring Motorola Mobility - http://pulse.me/s/1aR2G
Really? Is this a failure on Sprint’s side or RIM? You are having problems with consumer markets for your phones and you go and over price a phone with last year's HTC EVO 4G specs higher than even that phone or even an Apple iphone 4? At best this phone should have been priced at $199.99 and even that is above what anyone should pay for a Blackberry but it is the market average for a phone with it's specs.
I really RIM to come back but with pricing like this your are begging to get crushed. They buy blackberrys in Canada at these prices but not here especially when they are not even future proof.
For more info on the matter hit the link below.
Sprint’s BlackBerry Bold 9930 priced at $249.99, Torch 9850 will run $149.99 - http://pulse.me/s/17ccY
Hot of the heals of their blackberry event in Toronto, RIM introduces a new blackberry torch (internally new, visually the same) and 2 all touch Torches. One is for ATT and the other for Sprint, but per their blog it does not state the processor power but one can assume it's the same as the new torch at 1.2 ghz single core processor.
Is this to little to late, or just in time? Both run the new (kind of) blackberry Os 7, can this compete with likes of android and Apple's iOs? For more info hit the link below.
http://blogs.blackberry.com/2011/08/blackberry-torch-9850-and-9860/ Shared via Dolphin Browser
Finally a refresh for BBM in the form of BBM 6. This actually is a real refresh but brought some attention to BBM Connected Applications, and I fall back to the rumor of BBM on android/iOS.
This my personal speculation on the matter and I guess some hope that RIM will make a move to gain some positive attention, because they need it.
For more info on BBM 6 hit the link below.
RIM releases BBM 6, makes your mobile messaging dreams come true - http://pulse.me/s/Tn0p
They when things are bad, only people that truly care will say anything. Well I care about the Blackberry platform but it seems they are set for a date worse than Nokia, closer to Palm.
With the recent news of RIM cutting 2k jobs and not trimming any fat from the top I started to lose more hope. Then today's following tweet came out and signs the ship is going down started to show more than ever.
"You got it! New #BlackBerry devices are coming w/ our new OS, BlackBerry 7! Check back tmrw 4 deets on #BB7FanNight"
What is so sad about this is that they simply are delusional and stuck in the past. From their claims of a "superphone" that have specs of my phone from last year (htc evo 4g) to a new Os 7 (also known as Os 6.5). They just simply don't get it.
For lovers of the Blackberry platform I hope they get a solid Os and or adopt a entirely new OS to compete with Android and Apple's iOs.
In my personal opinion RIM should not stop with the Android App player and make Android their Os of choice and keep their current Os for it's lower level phones.
In a move that brings sadness but comes as no surprise to the tech world, and RIM is releasing 2000 jobs. This move also includes changes in management that could be the move they've needed, or another sign of RIM's continued decline.
Regardless of what you think, RIM is making some moves which in my view may soon lead to a new OS or the adoption of an OS.
If you want more information or might be affected by this hit the link below.
RIM axes 2000 jobs, changes managers in effort to halt decline - http://pulse.me/s/QdFj
Well in light of continuous bad news with RIM there seems to be something good for them, and it's from Google. We heard about Blackberry running a Android App player (emulator of sorts) on their playbook tablet.
RIM states that they are not interested in using Android, but if this player brings some much (much, much, much) needed sales could they change their tone? Also did I mention it runs gingerbread 2.3.3?
Though the app is a little slow at this point I feel there is a chance RIM may use Android (this purely my own guess, not based on facts, just hope). If your interested hit the link below. on
Android App Player Leaks for BlackBerry PlayBook, Based on Android 2.3.3 - http://pulse.me/s/MQYa
Just a heads up for people looking for a keyboard alternative to the default android keyboard here's an option. I personally use it and love it due to speed, customization, and accuracy.
For this great app hit the link below.
Get SwiftKey X from the Amazon Appstore...I did. Check it out - http://amzn.to/nmLL3H
Do you have family across the country, abroad or just in Canada? If you do and would love to save some money then grab Viber a new voip client for android and iOS phones.
It allows for free calls between android and iOS phones over wifi stateside and internationally.
For more info hit link below or try the android market.
Viber exits beta, now available for all in the Android Market - http://pulse.me/s/L4NC
In a surprising move Samsung acquires RIM's Playbook senior product manager. Surprising since someone wanted something involving Rim and product in the same sentence.
If things weren't already bad for RIM this happens signaling rats jumping off a sinking ship. For RIM I hope they take this as a sign but only time will tell and it may take 6months (timeline before the 2 ceo setup is possibly dissolved) before they realize that changes are needed. Let's just hope they last that long.
For more info hit the link below.
Samsung poaches RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook senior product manager - http://pulse.me/s/L4l9
In what would be a smart move, the rumored HTC Kingdom that will heading to Sprint has been rumored to be branded as the Hero 4G. As an original Hero owner I feel this is a great move. The original Hero has a great following and was the original android phone for some, including yours truly.
The specs read as a 3D less EVO 3D, minus the fact that it is a 756 mb dual core and not 1.2 dual core. I have the Evo 3D and love it but I can see where this is a good spot filler like the htc droid incredible is for the Verizon line up. Things might be getting a lot better at sprint.
For more info on this story but the link below and leave a comment and get a google+ invite.
HTC Kingdom to be Rebranded as the Hero 4G for Sprint - http://pulse.me/s/Kitm
Google announces it's new and improved Android Market and from the looks of it, it's what we've all been waiting for. The movies & book rentals and all the Apps you love in a new slick ui.
Is Google finally shaping up and going to introduce all this along with the full roll out of Google+ (which I still wait to join)? Will this finally push its app store into apple status?
We will all be hoping that this is a sign of a more energized Google experience to finally surpass the Appleverse, until then hit the link below for more info.
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If you have Google+ this is not for you unless you just got a it, then you can understand where I'm coming from, for all other's hear me out.
I listen to podcast I view pulse, and even email but no Google+ for me. I hear all these people tell me how great it is and hell even Zuckerberg is on it an he is the competition. As a first time adopter it burns to no be apart of something that sounds to be so epic.
I know in due time it will come but Facebook is getting old and I already live in the Google world so why not make this thing official. Like so many others I feel like the desperate guy begin for a chance with the hot chicken.
We all love the innovations Google brings to the table but the waiting is killing me. I feel like Celine Dion in her song "all by myself", so Google hurry up with my invite. Thanks for hearing my rant.
The rumored tiered data plans are coming tomorrow and here's the link with all the info.
Let it be known that if you have an existing unlimited data plan it will remain the same but these changes will affect all smartphones (android, apple iphone, blackberry, website, windows 7).
Hit the link for more info.
Verizon Confirms July 7th Date for Tiered Data Switch - http://pulse.me/s/xh9g
Need I say more people, I happen to be at a Sams club browsing for prices on the evo 3D and look what found, the 3D for $25 cheaper than the rest.
Hit your local Sams to reap the benefits.
Is this the move we all have been waiting for? Rim announces that their rumored Superphone is more important to which all that want RIM to succeed say, duh!
With the playbook not doing to hot this is a wise idea, now if Rim could only get some future proof specs in their phones with the qnx os.
For more info hit the link below.
RIM reportedly scrapping 10-inch BlackBerry tablet - http://pulse.me/s/r79w
This one is still hot and still in rumor status but word on the Internet streets is that existing customers of Verizon will be able to keep their unlimited data plans.
Unclear is if you upgrade your phone, will you be able to still the same data plan.
Hit the link below for more.
Keep your existing data plan on Verizon after the rumored 7/7 switch? - http://pulse.me/s/jE6E
It's official Sprint has joined the LTE bandwagon by reaching a 15 year deal with LightSquared. This may be a great move since Clearwire hasn't been the most reliable as one late.
Will this give them the push they need to get to verizons level along side their recent push for Android phones and rumored iphone in the works? I don't know but things just got more interesting.
To read more hi the link below.
Sprint to deploy 4G LTE network with LightSquared - http://pulse.me/s/fBoE
*update sixth investor leaving all stakes from RIMhttp://pulse.me/s/flvS
It is not looking so hot for our friends at RIM due to lack luster sales (thats being nice) of the blackberry playbook along side devices that innovative about 5 years ago. There are even reports on layoffs and now the questions begin.
Will RIM go the way of Nokia or adopt Android? Is this what they should do since they have been running on a 10 year old OS? Sorry but I they dont do something soon RIM's motion will continue to be a downward spiral to extinction.
Hit the link below for more info.
RIM Financial Outlook Dismal, 500,000 Playbooks Shipped - http://pulse.me/s/f9F0
With the recent announcement by Apple of iMessage that works across all Apple devices, RIM (maker of the blackberry) should be concerned.
Let's be straight about one thing, I actual love.blackberries, I've had 3 in my phone life. Blackberry messenger, and the business sector, are the only things holding RIM afloat. There are rumors of a cross platform Blackberry Messenger coming to android in the fall and then iOS in the first quarter of 2012, but will it be enough?
We all can agree that RIM is behind the times but are they a lame duck or can they pull a Sega and go from hardware to software? They have great apps and have that business mind set that could benefit say a Google. The thought of Google purchasing RIM has been whispered since the rumors of Android running on the Playbook.
Regardless of what happens RIM does need to make a move soon or follow the fate of Nokia.
Microsoft will unveil the rumored mango update now named 7.1, will this be the copy and paste update and more?
To find out more hit the link and they will be libe blogging on CNET from the event at 10am.
Microsoft to unveil Windows Phone updates (live blog) - http://pulsene.ws/1HRRD
Word on the street is Apple is going to be launching their new cloud music service with something that Amazon and Google didn't have, deals with the record labels!
If your an Apple fanboy or just a interested tech fan hit the link below for more info.
Apple inks cloud-music deal with EMI; Sony, Universal in the works - http://pulsene.ws/1F61F
Sources on the net are saying it's looking and more likely with this latest job posting that happened to be in the same city as the headquarters of Sprint. On top of that there have been rumors of the next iPhone to be a iPhone 4s, so more like a hybrid and not the rumored iPhone 5.
Question is, if it comes to Sprint will be the half hearted version that Verizon got or a truly new phone? Only time will tell so stay tuned and check out both these links below for more info.
Apple Job Posting Hints at Possible Sprint iPhone - http://pulsene.ws/1DlAC
With iPhone 4S on the horizon, Apple to slow iPhone 4 shipments - http://pulsene.ws/1AEQ0
Just a heads up if you've been waiting and haven't heard the playstation network is live. Unfortunately our friends in Canada will have to wait a little longer, but for us here in the US, enjoy.
Hit the link for more info below.
PSN breach exposes records of millions (roundup) - http://pulsene.ws/1rpse
CNET sued over LimeWire, blamed for "Internet Piracy Phenomenon" - http://pulsene.ws/1vS2c
*blackberry bold 9900/9930 is thin and a 2.8 touchscreen with QWERTY keyboard*
Just to let you guys know I don't leave out Blackberries intentionally but let's just be honest, not much news attracts people so it usually doesn't make for good news. For the former Blackberry user in me aka Crackberry (nick name for excessive blackberry user) user in me here you go.
Highlights of the new (not really) OS comes out will feature NFC (near field communication), augmented reality apps, and voice search. The browser has Ben tweated as but this update currently has only been announced for the next Blackberry Bold 9900 & 9930, older models to receive this have yet to be announced.
Honestly this design is so old and not exciting even for someone that loved Blackberry's, but if your still in love with RIM then hit the link below.
BlackBerry 7 OS brings NFC support, voice search - http://pulsene.ws/1u0j7
With more and more carriers cracking down on data usage it was eventually going to happen, carriers monitoring tethering apps. It does not clearly state that people have been caught doing this but tethering apps have been slowly disappearing in app stores across all platforms. This is only the beginning so read article below and stay in the know.
Carriers Cracking Down on Wireless Tether Applications - http://pulsene.ws/1szNS
"You need to check your credit statements or online bank sites because Sony is not even sure if your credit card info has been stolen, the news gets worse day by day. Stay tuned as this horrific issue continues."
The continued saga of the fall of the PlayStation network continues, and it is not pretty. ARStechinca reports that data has been stolen and even Sony is not sure to what amount of data has been stolen. The items stolen consist of the following: full name, address (standard/billing), date of birth, phone number, security questions. Essentially you may have had your identity stolen, and I'm sorry for this next line, but wait there's more.
Sony is not even sure if credit card information was lost! This has currently affected the following services: PlayStation online video games, PlayStation home, hulu plus, all video services that access the internet, and for the most part Netflix (some have been able to bypass the sign in screen to access it). There is no definite ETA and I feel for everyone because I to am a PlayStation online player. For more info hit the link below and stay tuned.
PlayStation Network hacked, data stolen: how badly is Sony hurt? - http://feeds.arstechnica.com/~r/arstechnica/everything/~3/PN0Zt9LEdYo/sonys-black-eye-is-a-pr-problem-not-a-legal-one.ars
Well look who enters the android group of tablets to battle the evil iPad. Sony didn't just come out with one but also 2 even including a dual screen tablet as well.
Will their tablets even be worth anything? Did I mention that their tablets will also include the playstation suite? Will it make a difference?
Whether it's worth it or not hit the link for more information below.
Sony unveils the S1 and S2 dual-screen Android tablets, coming this fall - http://pulsene.ws/1pK9H
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Part 2 in the claims of michigan cops using devices to pull personal data- cops strike back. In a post this week we posted an article about michigan cops using such a device, now cnet has posted an article disputing this.
Whether you believe this or not, you might want to take a second to read this. If you live in michigan, like I do-hit the link below for more information.
Michigan police refute ACLU's data-collection claims - http://pulsene.ws/1neMY
So let's set the scene, you get pulled over and the cop says- license, registration, and cell phone please! Say what!?
This device is meant to aid in finding a missing person or track the whereabouts on an individual, but it's also being used with traffic cops. If this concerns you hit the link for more, I live in michigan and will be researching more as well.
ACLU Concerned With Michigan Police Using Mobile Phone Scanners - http://pulsene.ws/1mnWF
Word on the street says this ones legit but is this the right move for twitter? Twitters own app blows so why not pull a google and buy another company that actually does it well, right. Watch out android users because this may or may not be good for your beloved app. Are iOS apps next?
Anyway, hit the link below for more details on the matter.
Report: Twitter In Talks To Buy TweetDeck For $50 Million - http://pulsene.ws/1lVww
Hey remember before all the fragmentation talks got wild with honeycomb there was another android update people were waiting for? Thats right folks it's gingerbread, it's been leaked. Everyday a new phone gets a leak that the folks at XDA can cook up some custom rom with. Today it was the htc evo's turn for some gingerbread with the sense ui.
If your phone is rooted our just wonder what all hype is with gingerbread then hit the link below, enjoy.
Android 2.3 Gingerbread with Sense UI Leaks for HTC EVO 4G - http://pulsene.ws/1iRET
The Playbook is coming out april 19th but the people at Engagdet have one and have their review up now!
Is this a iPad 2 killer, comparable android tablet competitor or just another craplet (oh I mean tablet), only time will tell. Regardless if your in the market for a tablet or just want to see if blackberry has any type of future hit the link below, enjoy!
BlackBerry PlayBook review - http://pulsene.ws/1igKu
As we get closer to June, Apple's usual iphone refresh month (Verizon iphone doesn't count) it seems less likely we'll see a new update.
Don't spam me with hateful comments because I was one of the many techies that told people to wait till June for this rumored update. At this point people all information is just speculation, but typically suppliers give a good indication of whether a phone is even near finish.
Is this a failed move in light Android's continued dominance? We'll see what happens but hit the link below for more information.
iPhone 5 release timing rumors are baseless, suppliers say - http://pulsene.ws/1huI9
Sprint rolling carrier billing is great but if you have been paying attention to this blog then you'll know my view which is. This is one more step towards getting closer to Sprint becoming Google's wireless carrier.
As a Sprint customer and a android user it gets me excited but at this point this is pure speculation. For more imformation hit the link below.
Sprint rolling out carrier billing -- charge your Android apps to your Sprint account - http://pulsene.ws/1ifin
First off it's good to see signs of the Skype/Qik purchase finally coming along.
Now onto my rant, why is the first phone to get this the thunderbolt, does this mean dual core is a requirement? Also how come there are only leaks for the thunderbolt with so many other android phones out there?
That ends my rant but for more details on the leak hit the link at the bottom.
Skype with Video Chat Leaks, Front-Facing Cameras Rejoice - http://pulsene.ws/1gl8b
Sprint announces thy will be the first carrier in the United States to offer NFC payment by the end of 2011. This is a bold move on the part of Sprint but this blogger ask the question is this a move to become Google's wireless carrier?
Reason I say this is because first Sprint announces Google voice integration for voicemail services. Next the announcement of the nexus S (a pure Google phone). Finally Google has been really working on NFC payments and now Sprint announces NFC payments.
This is just speculation on my part but things are shaping up, for more about Sprint's NFC plans hit the link for more info.
Sprint Launching NFC Based Payment Service This Year - http://pulsene.ws/1cgq7
You be the judge and we'll wait till the end of the day for a definite answer on the matter. For the full goodbye letter hit the link below.
Farewell Fellow Phandroids: My Last Post - http://pulsene.ws/1anx7
Have you been waiting for an alternative to iTunes or even just another way to store your music on your device? If you answered yes to even one of these vague questions then Amazon nay have just answered your prayers, if you have a PC or android phone that is.
Amazon Cloud will allow you store 5gb of music and then charge you a monthly charge for additional gb's depending on the amount of storage needed.
As a side note Google really dropped the ball and got beat on this one. This makes you wonder if Amazon is going to create that ecosystem that android users so long for (Apple beware).
For more info hit the link at the bottom, see ya in the clouds.
Amazon launches Cloud Music Player and Storage, works on any computer or Android device - http://pulsene.ws/17omu
Let me clarify, the Playbook will run android but through a secured emulator to RIM's specs of course. This is still great news but what does it say about blackberry's? Will eventually see blackberry's running true Android? Hit the link to more info and enjoy.
It’s Official: RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet Will (Sort Of) Support Android Apps - http://pulsene.ws/16joU
Courtesy of Crackberry.com we have the Blackberries fabled savior- the Playbook arrives April 19th. I've been stating that I'm in the market for a tablet so Crackberry has answered my prayers with a comparison breakdown of the iPad 2 vs the Playbook by RIM (aka Blackberry).
Side note, Crackberry.com is a very good source of information if you are rocking a blackberry. Anywayz for more info hit the link, if you just want to see the video breakdown then their is a link for that too, enjoy.
Site link
http://crackberry.com/blackberry-playbook-vs-apple-ipad-2
YouTube video link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjgV2rAZlEc
This came from left field but makes sense, ma bell or AT&T has purchased T-Mobile. As a Sprint customer I have to say Sprint dropped the ball or maybe they say a flaw in the T-Mobile network that they couldn't overcome. Either way hit the link for more info on this breaking news.
AT&T swallows T-Mobile to create US' largest carrier - http://pulsene.ws/15KaY
Phandroid is reporting that some well desired Motorola devices are coming to Sprint. What devices you ask? The Zoom tablet and the laptop docking Motorola Atrix, it's still rumor mill material but if you are on the Now network you have to excited. Hit the link below for more info.
Rumor: Motorola Atrix and XOOM Headed to Sprint with 4G WiMAX - http://pulsene.ws/15vqm
Apparently Steve and Apple boys are not done floating their own boat. Courtesy of the apple marketing team "if you don't have an iPhone, you don't have an iPhone" now repeat this over and and sprinkle in comments of how only iPhone can do this and that. I guess when your second place to android and your hardware is having issues on any network you touch, your an iPhone. To form your own view hit the link and enjoy the Apple self lovefest.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20044187-1.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20
If you didn't know yet, Verizon's first 4G phone, HTC Thunderbolt is on sale today for $180.00. This compared to Verizon's price of $249.99, so if you like a deal and don't mind waiting for the phone in the mail head to their website. Look at it this way you can you the money you saved to have it sent next day and still be "winning" (sorry couldn't resist the sheenism reference) . Hit the link below.
http://pulsene.ws/15uNd
OK let's just get this one out from the get go, Microsoft is making major mistakes with their new Os. They are not meeting their quota's or even expectations with Windows phone 7 and teaming with AT&T as the exclusive carrier just somes it all up.
Now let's get into their current issue with updates, but not their cut and paste update, just the update to allow updates. You might be saying "wtf"! Your not alone, I feel for all the Samsung owners, regardless of windows or android (but that's another post in itself).
Ok now we have many reasons why the update failed or why the phones were bricked but in any case Microsoft is not helping their case to become a accepted Os alongside Android and iOS. For more info on this hit the link for a full break down, enjoy.
http://pulsene.ws/15brO
Just a heads up so hit the link, hope this can save people from the grips of a crappy contract!
Sprint will give you up to $125 to leave your carrier - http://pulsene.ws/15b8X
If your at work and can't make it to the lines today for the iPad 2 then have no fear the iPad 2 is available online now. Hit the link for more info or just go inline and get your iPad already.
iPad 2 Now Available for Online Ordering - http://pulsene.ws/153iJ
Right from the horses mouth, HP says Web Os all the way next year! Hit the link to more info, enjoy!
WebOS will be on 'every HP PC' shipping next year, says CEO - http://pulsene.ws/14ucf
We alongside the rumor that the blackberry Playbook will run android apps comes something that I have been hoping for a longtime (I use to be a crackberry), BBM (blackberry messenger) on android. Now at this point it's a rumor but leaves room for the next question, will we see RIM adopt android like Nokia adopted Windows 7?
Hit the link for more, enjoy.
Breaking: Rumors Say Blackberry Messenger to Be Launched for Android - http://pulsene.ws/13SIa
Finally the hype is over, at a Mac event today Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduces the iPad 2. Thinner,faster,lighter and comes in 2 colors right out the gate at delivery.
Unfortunately I couldn't be there but ars technica was so hit the link to their site for more info.
iPad 2: faster, thinner, lighter; same battery, display resolution - http://pulsene.ws/13jaL
With the recent that Google is going to tackle content farms so that sites create more original content but will it kill other things? I personally write this blog part time because the blog is only a month old but sometimes content is.in reference to other articles, but never plagiarized. But Google's attack will us an algorithm to decide what content is original and what is not, will that kill blogs that are not first to post events?
I am in favor of killing content farms but at the same time you may kill free speech for the average part time blogger,also this could hurt blogging sites like blogger, WordPress and many others as what would stop the algorithm from blocking them, the entire site, rather then each site through their service?
These are just my views and concerns, I hope Google is listening and paying attention, later.
Finally full screen output from a phone is a reality! No surprise it's an android phone but let it be known this is still in beta form. Check the link to see how you can output your evo on to your big screen!
Public Beta Of FullHDMI Released, Lets You Mirror Your EVO’s Screen On Your HDTV - http://pulsene.ws/13wJx
Consumer Reports Confirms Verizon iPhone 4 Death Grip Problems [Apple] - http://pulsene.ws/13tnF
In a bold move, AT&T is removing their phones from third party providers such as wirefly. What's this mean to you? If your on AT&T, your are only going to be able to get phone at their store or their online site. Hit the link for more info.
AT&T No Longer Selling Phones Through Several Third Party Channels Starting March 8th - http://pulsene.ws/127cq
Here are photos of the blackberry bold touch aka magnum! Hit three link for moreinfo.
Live Photos of the BlackBerry Bold Touch (montana) Emerge!
I just received this email since I recently used twidroyd while searching for the perfect android twitter client. The reasoning behind this remains to be seen but heres the text from the email, enjoy.
"Regardless of how you access Twitter, we are dedicated to making Twitter better, faster and more reliable for you. As part of this effort, we ask applications that work with Twitter to abide by a simple set of rules that we believe are in the interests of our users, and the health and vitality of the Twitter platform as a whole. We often take actions to enforce these rules. We are sending this email today because we suspended twidroyd for violating our policies. Every day, we suspend more than one hundred applications that are in violation of our policies. Generally, these apps are used by a small number of users. We are taking the unusual step of sending out this letter because today’s suspension may affect a larger number of users. We are committed to helping you continue to use Twitter during the disruption of this application. You can download Twitter for Android and other official Twitter apps here"
Simple enough, hit the link for more info
Sprint officially announces Epic 4G Froyo update to begin Feb 21
Will you get a HP PC with web is? From my personal experience with HP I would say no, but I have also used web os, which was the former software for palm devices, and this makes me think twice. The verdict is still out on this one and will have to be reviewed, so hit the link for more info.
Have you bought a blu ray movie as of late and thought "digital copy, I'm gonna watch that on my android phone"! Well if your like me and have tried it then you understand why I'd rather listen to katy Perry live. The shear effort of searching for waysto get the copy on your phone will drive you mad.
Well worry no more because it looks like the studios are starting to take notice. With the first movie Unstoppable, I've never seen the movie so I can't recommended it but it is the first blu ray capable digital copy. Hit the link for more info and enjoy!
Unstoppable: the first Blu-ray film with Android-compatible Digital Copy
Here is info that is still in the rumor stage, but Kaz Hirai is calling playstation suite a killer app to boost google tv! Hit the link for more info!
Sony’s Kaz Hirai Thinks PlayStation Suite Could Boost Google TV Popularity, Calls it ‘Killer App’
Nokia has decided to utilize windows phone 7 as it's operating system, but this doesn't mean mee go and symbian are dead but it doesn't mean they aren't either. Hit the link goiter more info
Nokia and Microsoft enter strategic alliance on Windows Phone, Bing, Xbox Live and Office
You can get your iphone on verizon now at verizon, best buy and on apples website. Hit the link for more info as well!
You can get your iphone on verizon now at verizon, best buy and on apples website. Hit the link for more info as well!
If you thought the droid incredible was great check out the incredible 2 which is rumored to be a global phone and come in white. Do I dare say this thing might be "white hit", corny yes but hit the link for more info
HTC Droid Incredible 2: White With Chrome Rim, Contoured Back, Global 3G [RUMOR]
Best buy is now the exclusive retailer to carry the htc thunderbolt, the first 4g (Lte) phone on the Verizon network. Hit the link for more information.
Get it while there hit, sorry no honeycomb or gingerbread, you still remember gingerbread right? Hit the link for more information.
Sprint rolls out maintenance release updates for the LG Optimus S and Samsung Galaxy Tab
Bgr reports that via wall street journal, that sprint will introduce the first dual screen smartphone? Is this what you were hoping the industry first was? Hit the link but leave some comments and I'll do a follow up with your comments!
WSJ: Sprint’s Kyocera Echo will be a dual-screen Android phone
This program is free till feb 16th! Why you should care? If you like tech and like to update frequently this program allows you update and give 50% of the retail value. This is free till feb 16th and how up to $70, varies per side note, it didn't state coverage for computers only laptops. Hit the link for more info:
Best Buy 'Buy Back' program free for a limited time
Current pricing for iphone 4 for verizon.
450 minutes for $ 40.00
Unlimited text for $ 20.00
Unlimited data for $ 30.00 (may only last for a month, subject to verizon)
Also best buy is the only other company to also have the iphone 4 at launch feb 10!
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