Section: Communications, Cellphones, Smartphones, Mobile It looks like Palm users in Europe are in the process of getting the latest webOS update. This will bring Pre and Pixi users up to version 1.4.5. As for who has been updated, so far that list is still fairly small—O2 customers in Germany. Otherwise it appears as of O2 users in the UK and Bell users in Canada are now in the process. That said, we here in the US are still waiting for the good word. As of now nothing has been mentioned in regards to Sprint, Verizon or AT&T. Though if I had to offer a guess I would think that AT&T is going to be last to offer this update. Either way though, lets hope webOS 1.4.5 hits the US market soon. Via [PreCentral] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
Section: Apple, Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile 
The iPhone 4 saga continues with an interesting development. According to a “person familiar with the matter,” Apple’s senior antenna expert approached Steve Jobs that the antenna could cause reception problems and dropped calls. This conversation took place in the early design phase of the iPhone 4, meaning it was early enough for Apple to change and remedy the issue. The Apple antenna expert is Ruben Caballero, and he approached Jobs along with a partner carrier about possible antenna problems before the launch. Unfortunately the person revealing this information asked to remain anonymous, so we don’t know how close he/she is with Apple. Meanwhile, Steve Dowling, a spokesman for Apple, refused to comment on the issue and would not allow Caballero give an interview or answer any questions. It will be interesting to see what happens tomorrow and whether Apple will address this assertion or not. Read [Bloomberg] Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
Section: Computers, Netbooks, Software / Applications, Web, Web Apps As we mentioned a few days back, the Jolicloud 1.0 roll-out has begun. That said, after watching this first look video, I am pretty anxious to see my installation come up for upgrade. As to what is changing from the current to 1.0—well, the big change is the launcher which has been replaced and is now built on HTML5. Otherwise, the whole idea of Jolicloud just seems to make sense on a netbook and given what they have done so far I can hardly wait to see what the future brings, Jolicloud 2.0, 3.0 and more. Via [NetbookNews]  Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
Section: Computers, Mobile Computers  HP, in case you didn’t already know, was in the process of making an Android tablet due to be launched in Q4 of this year. But now, All Things Digital is reporting that this Android tablet has been delayed at least until early next year. There could be multiple reasons for the delay. The most obvious to me is that HP wants to shift their resources to get their recent purchase of WebOS on a tablet device. Regardless of the reason, however, I am disappointed we will not be seeing this device until next year. Of all companies, HP has the resources and teams that could put together one amazing device. Read [All Things Digital] Full Story » | Written by Hunter Clarke for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile, Web, Websites T-Mobile began selling the Samsung Vibrant as of today on their website as well as retail stores across the nation. If you are looking for a bargain deal on the Samsung Galaxy S variant, consider checking out Amazon and/or Wirefly as they are both offering discounted prices on the Vibrant. Amazon is offering the Samsung Vibrant for $149.99 and is waiving the activation fee for new customers for a limited time only. In addition, Amazon is offering free two-day shipping with purchases of the Vibrant. Here is the official details on waiving the activation fee and how long the promotion will run: Limited-Time Offer: No Activation Fee for the T-Mobile Samsung Vibrant Android Phone
For a limited time, T-Mobile is offering no activation fee for the T-Mobile Samsung Vibrant Android phone (a $35 value). This offer starts July 15, 2010, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time and runs through July 31, 2010, 11:59 p.m. Hawaiian time. New activation and two-year agreement on qualifying postpaid plan required (contract extensions for existing customers are excluded). Subject to credit approval. The $35 fee will be credited to your account within three billing cycles, and you must remain on the qualifying plan when the credit is applied. Up to a $200 per line early cancellation fee and other up-front and monthly charges and fees may apply. See T-Mobile's terms and conditions (including arbitration provision) at www.T-Mobile.com for additional rate-plan information, charges for features and services, and restrictions and details.
In case you prefer shopping at Wirefly, you’ll be pleased to know they are offering a very similar deal - $149.99 for the Samsung Vibrant. Remember, if you order through Bing for Wirefly, you receive $50 in Bing cashback. Either way, if you are looking to save some money with the Samsung Vibrant, it might not be a bad idea to purchase one from Amazon or Wirefly. Check it out [Amazon] [Wirefly] Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile The BlackBerry 9800 Slider is certainly not a new topic, after all we have seen plenty of images and videos so far. That said, most of the coverage has been centered around the 9800 Slider coming here to the US by way of AT&T. But we have to remember, if it comes here its also likely to cross the northern border into Canada. Well, the latest 9800 Slider rumors are suggesting that it is indeed heading for Canada and will land as an exclusive offering with Rogers. Unfortunately the rumor leaves it at that and fails to mention anything in regards to when it will be available or how much it may be selling for. Via [MobileSyrup] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones 
It looks like Verizon is getting ready to discontinue the Motorola Droid and Motorola Devour, probably to make space for the Motorola Droid 2. With the Motorola Droid X launching today, the Motorola Droid 2 sometime in August, Verizon customers won’t be very interested in the outdated Motorola Droid or the mid-range Motorola Devour. It’s sad to see the Motorola Droid go because it was one of the first devices in America and on Verizon that made Android popular. If you still want a Motorola Droid, try to purchase one as soon as possible because it won’t be around for too much longer. Even after it is discontinued, I’m sure you could still find it through third party vendors. Again, this is simply a rumor but probably very close to the truth. Via [DroidForums] Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
Section: Communications, Smartphones, Web, Web 2.0 / Social Networking  Ever since Buzz launched, it has had a great mobile interface thanks to the engineers at Google. But it had he flaw of being a completely separate application, making it hard to follow your personal stream if you wanted to see posts from your Twitter, especially on a mobile phone.
But now Seesmic has made this a little easier by incorporating Buzz into the latest release of their Android application. Now you can read posts from people you follow on Buzz and Twitter from the same stream of updates. And, of course, you can update your followers on both of the services at the same time. Read [Seesmic] Via [Gizmodo] Full Story » | Written by Hunter Clarke for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
Section: Computers, Security, Peripherals, Storage  Aegis Bio, by Apricorn, is known for their external hard drives with high level security. Before today, models included 250GB, 320GB, and 500GB of storage. However, many external hard drives boast storage spaces of 1TB, 1.5TB, and 2TB, so Apricorn needed to introduce a model with higher storage in order to remain competitive. Today, Apricon announced the Aegis Bio with 640GB of storage for $159.
One of the key features about each Aegis Bio external hard drive is its fingerprint scanner on top of every device. In addition, it encrypts all data with real-time 128-bit AES hardware encryption. Granted, I’m not sure how many people need such high level security, but I guess it’s better to be safe than sorry, especially if you travel a lot with your external hard drive. The 640GB Aegis Bio is available immediately from the online Apricorn store. Via [Apricorn] Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
Section: Communications, Smartphones, Web, Websites  Bing is traveling onto Google’s territory with its upcoming release of an Android application. The application is said to do just about anything the web-based Bing can do whether it be web search, images, maps, news, or shopping. With Bing trailing behind Google’s 62.6% market-share on search, it is doing what it needs to do to bring itself into the running with Google. An easily navigable mobile-search application would definitely bring in some extra searches. And while Google may have the convenience factor on their side, they are far from perfect, and if Bing exploits Google’s flaws, there is no doubt that it will start seeing an increase in queries. For instance, I prefer Bing’s shopping and travel abilities much more than Google’s. I like to say that there are some places where you need simplicity and some places where you need a little something extra. Bing is that something extra in terms of travel and shopping. So if I need flight descriptions on the fly (pun unintended), I can almost guarantee that Bing would provide me with just the information I need in a much cleaner and enriched form than Google will. The Bing Android application is said to be coming within the next 6 weeks, but keep your eyes open for a closer launch date. Read [Yahoo! News] Full Story » | Written by Hunter Clarke for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile Telus announced today it will be selling the HTC Desire in Canada, but no word on the launch date. It looks like neither Rogers nor Bell will sell the HTC Desire, in case you prefer either of those carriers to Telus. Previously, the only other HTC Android smartphone on Telus was the HTC Hero. Let’s recap the specs on the HTC Desire, because it’s a solid device that I’m sure will interest many Canadians. It features a 3.7 inch WVGA 800x480 touch screen, 1 GHz Snapdragon Processor, Bluetooth 2.1, 5MP camera, 8GB microSD card included, WiFi, HTC Sense, and it runs Android 2.1. The HTC Desire is going to be upgraded to Android 2.2 sometime in Q3 which should enhance the Desire. No word on pricing just yet either, but I’m sure the phone will launch sometime this summer in Canada. Full press release below: Read [Telus] TELUS answers Canada’s smartphone craving with the Award Winning HTC Desire The hottest handset of 2010 to launch only at TELUS Toronto, ON – TELUS today announced a powerful addition to its leading 3G+ Android powered device portfolio with the upcoming HTC Desire, named Hottest Handset of 2010 at Mobile Magazine’s 2010 Mobile Industry Awards. Boasting a large, crisp touchscreen, the HTC Desire is the perfect Android powered smartphone to stay connected to social networks, access the most popular Google apps, such as free Google Navigation and YouTube and personalise by choosing from over 50,000 apps (applications) in the Android Market. Multiple social networks – such as Twitter, Facebook, and Flickr are easy to follow and update in a single view with HTC’s Friend Stream app. Users can expect a more vivid view of rich web pages just like at home with Flash support for embedded videos on the brilliant touchscreen and the ability to navigate with double-tap, and pinch and zoom. The 3.7" capacitive touchscreen and powerful 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, combined with HTC Sense and the ultra-fast speed of TELUS’ 3G+ network, make this smartphone incredibly responsive. "With social media being an essential part of the way Canadians communicate and stay informed, TELUS is committed to bringing them some of the best smartphones available on the market to answer that need," said David Fuller, Chief Marketing Officer at TELUS. "The HTC Desire is not only the perfect smartphone to stay in the know of everything that is going on around you, it’s also the ideal device to experience Canada’s fastest mobile network* that covers 93 per cent of Canada’s population." "Beginning last year with HTC Hero and continuing with the HTC Desire today, we have worked closely with TELUS to bring cutting-edge Android devices to Canadian customers," said Jason Mackenzie, vice-president of HTC America. "Both of these devices feature the acclaimed HTC Sense™ experience, an intuitive mobile framework that puts people, not technology, in the centre of everything." Additionally, the HTC Desire features:
• Android 2.1 ( clair) with HTC Sense
• Access to over 50,000 applications from Android Market
• Seven homescreen panels to customize with tons of prealoaded live widgets, apps and live wallpapers
• HTC Friend Stream app and widget to get consolidated updates from Facebook, Twitter and Flickr
• 3.7" , WVGA 800 x 480 capacitive touchscreen
• 5 megapixel camera with flash and video capture
• Expandable memory up to 32 GB (8 GB microSD card included)
• Bluetooth 2.1
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n Please visit telusmobility.com/smartphone for additional information. *Comparing TELUS HSPA+ network service to Rogers HSPA+ network service, based on TELUS’ tests of data throughput speeds in large Canadian urban centres. Internet access speed provided by the network operator may vary due to the device being used, network congestion, distance from the cell site, local conditions and other factors. Speed on the Internet is beyond the wireless network operator’s control and may vary with your configuration, Internet traffic, website server and management policies, and other factors.
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Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile Just yesterday Verizon’s Summer Catalog was leaked courtesy of BGR, and while it showed off the Motorola Droid 2, it failed to mention the Samsung Fascinate. AndroidandMe went ahead and contacted Verizon to see what’s up with the Samsung Fascinate and whether we could still expect a summer release for the Galaxy S smartphone. The Verizon representative said they have "not determined a date yet for the launch” and the likely release date is "late summer or early fall." With the Motorola Droid 2 expected to land August 23, I suppose the Fascinate could launch in September, but chances are we will see Verizon’s flavor of the Samsung Galaxy S launch in early fall. Moving the Samsung Fascinate’s release date into early fall does make sense, especially considering the Motorola Droid X is going to launch tomorrow and the Motorola Droid 2 presumably sometime in mid to late August. Verizon wants each smartphone to have some time in the spotlight before letting another phone take over. Hopefully a launch date for the Fascinate is announced sooner rather than later. Via [AndroidandMe] Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile Back when the HTC EVO 4G launched, Qik announced it would be pre-loaded on the HTC EVO 4G and would facilitate video communications. At its core, it does just that - video chat. However, it comes bundled with premium features that Qik made available for free for everyone to try until July 15. Well, today, Qik released another statement saying it would extend the free use of premium features through September. The full statement can be read below: Heya Android Qikkers – with the launch of the new Android client and video chat capability on HTC EVO 4G, we announced premium services for Qik that will enable you to get much more from your everyday Qikking. With the announcement we had an offer to provide the premium services for free till July 15, 2010. We understand that we had a bit of a rocky start with the new and improved Qik and so as a small token of appreciation we are now extending the offer to enjoy Qik's premium services for free till end of September. Happy Qikking!
If you enjoy using Qik on your HTC EVO 4G, especially its premium features, then you are probably happy about this news. It’s nice to see Qik make amends for their less-than-stellar launch. Read [Qik] Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Computers, Mobile Computers The Dell Streak has been available in the United Kingdom for quite some time now, but it’s yet to make an appearance Stateside. Rumor has it that it will launch on AT&T as well as T-Mobile, presumably at different times. However, BGR heard from trusty source over at AT&T that the Dell Streak will launch July 19. The 5 inch Android tablet by Dell is certainly an interesting device that would probably sell well in America. With a five inch screen, it’s hard to call the device a smartphone, but it’s also hard to call it a netbook. It even has call capabilities thereby making it a tablet where you can still make calls. The latest rumor on pricing says it will cost $500 unlocked, but we will have to wait until official confirmation by AT&T about the rumored launch date and price. Take a look at the specs as noted on Dell.com if you want a refresher: A sharp 5-inch capacitive multi-touch WVGA (800x480) display for a great full-screen experience watching video or browsing the web
Fast 1GHz Snapdragon ARM-based mobile processor from Qualcomm
5 MP autofocus camera with dual LED flash that offers easy point &shoot capability and quick uploads to YouTube, Flickr, Facebook and more
VGA front-facing camera enables video chat functionality down the road
A user-removable (and replaceable) battery
A 3.5mm headphone jack means many of you can use the Dell Streak as the music source (and more) in your car
Integrated 3G + Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) + Bluetooth 2.1 (think headsets, external keyboards, stereo headsets, etc.)
UMTS / GPRS / EDGE class 12 GSM radio with link speeds of HSDPA 7.2 Mbps / HSUPA
A user-accessible Micro SD slot expandable up to 32GB. That means you can store lots of movies, music, photos or other kinds of files.
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Section: Web, Websites  Russian BitTorrent tracker, Interfilm.ru, is being handed down a copyright infringement charge of $1.253 billion. The tracker, which is run by couple Ivan and Irina Podorozhnikovymi, was raided by the Russian Federation Ministry of Internal Affairs Investigation Committee (maybe we’ll call them the RFMIAIC for short) on May 26th 2009. The investigation committee claimed that the site was “a major source of pre-release cammed movies with links to piracy groups outside the country.” A little over a year later, the committee has now filed formal charges against the couple who are also known as 'Ripper' and 'Nadezhda' on the web.
Ripper and Nadezhda could be facing up to six years in jail for their heinous crimes against humanity. And just when you thought the madness was over, it turns out that the site’s top might also get thrown under the copyright infringement bus. Luckily for them, Russian law dictates that there must be evidence of some sort of profit being made in order to go through with the prosecution. There are even claims that some individuals downloaded new movie releases from interfilm and placed them onto their own sites. Nothing is certain yet, but police are looking into launching full-blown investigations into these branch sites. In any event, let’s hope that this charge doesn’t snowball into something that will castrate the web for the pirates out there. Via [TorrentFreak] Full Story » | Written by Tarun Kunwar for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
Section: Communications, Smartphones, Mobile It seems like once every new smartphone is out, or even before most people can get their hands on them, the hacking community starts rooting or jailbreaking them. For Android phones rooting the phones an installing a custom ROM is part of the appeal to many people. It let’s you get the great hardware of say an EVO 4G, but put the newest version of Android up there, or add whatever enhancement the community put into the OS version you choose. Motorola doesn’t seem too happy about having their phones rooted by the community, and is looking to block that ability on the Droid X and Droid 2. To do this, Motorola is using a system called eFuse which will routinely check the bootloader, kernel and ROM on the phones and compare them to those that are coded in. If any of these elements are different, eFuse will corrupt the bootloader, and effectively brick the phone, rendering it useless. To get the phone back to a working order you’d have to talk to Verizon and hope that the company helps you fix the problem somehow. If this does mean that the Droid X and Droid 2 cannot be rooted, it’s fairly depressing news. It likely won’t make much of a difference to most users, but it seems to go against the whole ideals of Android. Being able to change the experience as you see fit goes along with the open-source ideals of the platform. Without that, you have to rely on Motorola and Verizon to put out updates, and can’t do it yourself. There are bound to be some people who just want the chance to run stock Android 2.2 or even a Cyanogen ROM on the Droid X rather than Motorola’s 2.1 with Blur. Read [Unwired View] Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Smartphones, Mobile  Well I was right! Microsoft is making a very smart move by providing incentives for developers making applications for their upcoming OS, Windows Phone 7.
Android and iOS obviously have a big gap on Windows Phone 7 as each have 225,000 and 65,000 applications in their respective marketplaces. While I honestly do not expect Microsoft to catch either of them in terms of number of applications, with incentives such as free tools for development and test handsets as well as guaranteed revenue in some cases, Microsoft might be able to attract a considerable amount of users with high-quality, exclusive applications. As far as what these applications will be, who knows. But I can say with pretty good confidence that the main categories of media, navigation, and gaming should be covered thoroughly in order for consumers to see real value in the handsets. While the success of Windows Phone 7 hang in the balance, this is definitely a step in the right direction. To me, hardware takes a backseat to software so long as it has enough juice to power the OS. While a phone might be the sexiest things on the streets, if it can’t perform basic tasks, it will end up back at the store very very quickly. Read [BusinessWeek ] Via [IntoMobile] Full Story » | Written by Hunter Clarke for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile You have hopefully at this point sen our previous Droid X coverage, including the review that Aaron posted earlier this morning. And for those still considering a purchase—the Droid X is available online and in stores as of today. With that the phone itself comes touting features such as a 4.3 inch touchscreen display, 1GHz processor, 8 megapixel camera with 720p video capture, 8GB internal storage, microSD card slot with a 16GB card included and Android 2.1. As for pricing, with Verizon direct you can expect to pay $199.99. Of course, if you are looking to save a few bucks, it can also be found with online retailer Wirefly, who has it for $179.99. And as you would expect, those prices assume a two-year agreement. Product [Verizon Wireless] and [Wirefly] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
Section: Apple, Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Computers, Software / Applications The iPhone 4 has quickly become associated with reception issues and on a larger scale - Apple’s vanity. Apple would remove any posting on its forums of mentioning Consumer Reports’ decision not to recommend the iPhone 4. Even after Gizmodo and Consumer Reports called for Apple to give away free cases that solve the issue, Apple refuses to budge on the issue. In any case, Microsoft was quick to point out the iPhone 4’s reception issue at Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference today in Washington D.C. Kevin Turner, Microsoft’s chief operating officer, had this to say about Windows Phone 7: “One of the things I want to make sure you know today is that you’re going to be able to use a Windows Phone 7 and not have to worry about how you’re holding it to make a phone call.”
He goes on to say: “It looks like the iPhone 4 might be their Vista, and I’m okay with that.”
It’s hard to compare an Operating System to a smartphone, but both products received less than stellar reviews when it first launched. However, I think Windows Vista has many more design flaws than the iPhone 4. It was a nice attempt by Turner to make fun of the iPhone 4, but in the end, it isn’t really the best idea to make fun of your own product. Read [Computer World] Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
Section: Business News, Apple, Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile
Mark your calendar folks, it looks like Apple will formally address the antenna reception issue on the grand stage this Friday, July 16, at 10 AM PST. Apple recently sent out invitations to the event that’s going to be held in Cupertino. Hopefully they will acknowledge the reception issue as a hardware design flaw and issue a recall or free cases to all customers. Stay tuned for additional coverage on our sister site, Appletell. Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Smartphones, Web, Google 
Today, Fox News launched their own special Fox News app in the Android Market. By taking a quick gander at the Market, news apps such as BBC, ABC, NY Times, CNN, CBS, etc. already exist. However, if you like following Fox News on TV or online, then you will be pleased to know the app is complete with breaking news, important stories of the day, national and international news, Fox News talk radio, pictures, video, and highlights from shows on Fox. Fox News has been available on most mobile phones for quite some time now, but it’s still nice to see them launch a Fox News app for Google Android. The app is available for immediate download free of charge. Read [Fox News] Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile, Reviews, Features For those of you that have been holding out for this day, the moment has arrived: your DROID X is here. For Motorola the Droid platform has really taken off and allowed the brand to reinvent itself and completely remove memories of the RAZR. Admit it, you had one. With this being the sequel to the original Droid there have been a lot of improvements and more room for you to take full advantage of the ever growing 90,000 app strong Android Store: new 1GHz processor, 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities, expandable mini SD memory and Adobe Flash Player 10.1 ready. (Editor note: Flash 10.1 capable, when Froyo arrives) Form and Function From appearance to actually handling the phone every assumption confirms the obvious, the Droid X is a large phone. It measures in at 5.0 x 2.6 x 0.4, weighs 5.4 ounces where the first Droid came in at 4.55” x 2.35” x 0.55” and 6.0 ounces. If you were in middle school growing half an inch, broadened shoulders and gained a some weight these numbers would be a good thing, if you’re a phone this may not appeal to everyone. The Droid X’s screen is 4.3 inches and has a 16:9 format displaying a consistently rich color WVGA 854 x 480. Even thought dpi has been bumped down 37 points to 228 from the first Droid, it will take a pretty particular eye to notice an ounce of difference. Still a fantastic display regardless. On the right side of the phone, you will find all your traditional soft keys. Top right a universal volume control for ear and speaker volume control and the X has also retained the cleverly placed camera button. Front side you will find another set of soft-touch keys however forget everything you learned from your original Droid. Positions for all buttons have been given a new home with the exception of the Search key. The Back has been replaced by Option, Home has taken the place of Option, and Back is your new Home key. Old: Back, Option Home, Search. New: Option, Home, Back, Search. Study up. Flip the Droid X over to see 8 megapixel camera capable of capturing 720p video paired with two extremely bright LEDs for illuminating any subject matter or studio apartment depending on your immediate needs. Finally on the left side you’ll discover the mini USB charging location and below that a micro-HDMI output. A pretty unique technology for mobile phones but the HDMI output is not like plugging in a laptop. Connect the micro-HDMI and HDMI cable into a TV, the phone home screen won’t display however once any media is selected to play the picture will immediately be displayed on the TV in 720p. Don’t tell your digital camera. The Innerworkings Shipped with Android 2.1, the software carries an excellent presentation and is very snappy. Customize all seven home screens to your hearts desire with the ability to move apps, add widgets and even folders. The Droid X comes pre-bundled with the official Twitter application and Facebook too (honorable mention Myspace). Upon initial startup, the phone will prompt you to load these networks and depending on how you look at it conveniently or inconveniently add your follows and friends to contacts. If you are like me and consider this is 100% nuisance, you will need to take a few extra steps in account settings to remove the import. Separate from that, all your traditional e-mail services are straight forward to setup exchange included. After setting those up, I highly recommend visiting the app drawer and dragging the Universal Inbox to your home screen to effectively manage all accounts. Again keep in mind if you are running Facebook and Twitter, your messages from these services will also pull to this inbox. Configure as necessary. Regardless of how much each home screen is changed, shifted, modified the phone dialer, app drawer and phone contacts will remain at the bottom for easy access. Final Touches From a smart phone perspective, the latest installment of Android packaged with the Droid X is a combination that cannot be ignored. As far as technology is concerned I would not consider this phone on cutting edge of all that is geek but definitely a front runner. With features like three microphones, one noise canceling and two customizable for input, these are the kind of common sense yet untapped functions advanced smart phone users are wanting. Computing power of the Droid series is probably the strongest out there but probably like many Android-heads out there, some may pass up the Droid X for smaller offerings like the Droid Incredible or even hold of for the Droid 2. What will you do? But if you are lucky enough to get your hands on a Droid X today, don’t forget to check your OTA updates! Full Story » | Written by Aaron Thacker for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile Its certainly going to be a big day for Android releases—one of which is the Samsung Vibrant, which is billed as “a Galaxy S phone.” And for those that may be having a hard time keep those Galaxy S phones straight across the carriers—the Vibrant is with T-Mobile. A quick recap of the features shows goodies such as a 4 inch Super AMOLED display, 1GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird processor, 16GB of internal storage, microSD card slot and a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus, digital zoom and 720p video recording. The Vibrant will also come with Android 2.1 as well as several pre-installed apps to include Slacker Radio, Amazon Kindle, The Sims 3 Collectors Edition, MobiTV and a complete copy of Avatar. Finally, in terms of pricing—expect to pay $199.99 on a two year contract. That said, the $199.99 price point comes after a $50 mail in rebate so be prepared to shell out $249.99 to make the initial purchase. And those looking to avoid the contract are looking at $499.99. Product [T-Mobile] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
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