May 20, 2013

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Nook Color eReader Gets Android 2.2 Update

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Those looking to buy an e-reader or a tablet this holiday might want to reconsider the Nook Color. The full-color e-reader will be getting even more tablet-like features thanks to an upgrade to Android 2.2 coming this January. Barnes & Noble representatives spoke with SmartphoneMag.com about the update, which will turn the e-reader into something [...]

Verizon and Sprint releasing Windows Phone 7 next Month?

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Verizon and Sprint are reportedly getting ready to offer handsets based on Windows Phone 7, a move that would give a boost to the Microsoft mobile operating system. Until now Windows Phone 7, which began shipping last month, has only been available on T-Mobile and AT&T networks. A source has confirmed to Neowin.com that we [...]

ASUS E600 Windows Phone 7 Smartphone Passed FCC; to be heading to AT&T

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It looks like this Monday morning has brought some good news for those hoping to see something Windows Phone 7 flavored coming from Asus. New images of the WP7-toting device comes courtesy of the FCC, which also reveals the handset was submitted a whole 6 months ago in April. Back in August, a Windows Phone [...]

Apple iPhone Price discounted by $50; Offer available till Dec 11th- Radio Shack

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According to Apple Insider, Radioshack has cut iPhone price by $50 for one week sale which beagan Saturday morning and will ends on December 11th, cuts $50 off all current iPhone models, meaning customers new to AT&T or eligible for upgrade pricing can take home an iPhone 3GS for $50, a 16GB iPhone 4 for [...]

PSP Phone Gingerbread Leaked Video From Greece

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According to Engadget, the movie was filmed in Greece and shows the full motion – and low quality – debut of Sony Ericsson’s crossover device, an Android smartphone with portable gaming capabilities. The PlayStation Phone, one half portable gaming console, one half Android smartphone. Unfortunately, we never see it flexing out its slider to reveal that [...]

Dell “Venue Pro” expected to be launched on Dec 14

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The last missing part to the Windows Phone 7 launch devices is the Dell Venue Pro, the nifty bottom-sliding WP7 phone that rocks a huge 4.1″ display, 5MP camera and 8GB of memory and a spacious hardware keyboard below the screen. However, December 14th should be the date that marks the wide availability of the [...]

LG Shows off its New “LU-3000″ Smartphone; Faster than other Smartphone available?

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While LG has a select few Android powered smartphones available here in the United States there isn’t one device that really makes a huge impact like the Samsung Galaxy S, iPhone 4 or HTC EVO 4G does. However, the new LG LU-3000 Smartphone is expected to impress a lot when made available for purchase, as [...]

Apple AirPlay Hack – now Allows iOS apps to Send Videos

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Apple recently released their iOS 4.2 update, and it came along with some great features. One of those features was AirPlay, which allows the user to stream videos from their device to an Apple TV connected television. Unfortunately, it only worked with Apple-approved apps, which meant no YouTube, or VLC. A developer by the name [...]

The One motorcycle by HR Erbacher

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H&R, in cooperation with Fat Attack Custom Bikes from Arlesheim in Switzerland, have developed a motor bike that has no equal. Called “The One”, this motorcycle is largely made of carbon, titanium, aluminum, and aircraft steel. This helps to reduce weight by 60 kilos. The motorcycle is powered by a modified Harley Davidson engine that [...]

AT&T Released satellite-cellular Smartphone “TerreStar” Genus; available for purchase

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It was back in September when we got an information AT&T is launching the TerreStar GENUS. So I was kinda surprised to see just how long it took TerreStar to actually release the device to the general public.Anyway, the satellite-cellular hybrid smartphone that bring mobile coverage through satellite connection when the cellular network is unavailable [...]