Section: Communications, Smartphones, Mobile I looks like we can now settle that next week’s Samsung Android event will be the announcement of the Samsung Continuum. Today, before the phone was announced by either company, Verizon quietly put the phone up on a website advertising holiday gift ideas. The Samsung Continuum is listed only as “Coming Soon” on the Verizon page, listed right next to the Galaxy Tab that’s listed in the same way. From the shot we know the Continuum is a Galaxy S phone, which to to be expected, and it will feature V-Cast video. The biggest draw of the phone, the small, secondary screen below the main screen is highlighted as a place for notifications no matter what’s going on in the top screen. There’s no talk of specs of anything about the phone aside from the looks and the name. You can sign up for more information from Verizon should you want to keep up on the Continuum. Or, if this is the phone that’s to be released at the Samsung event on November 8, you can expect our coverage of the event, which should include at least a brief hands-on with the Continuum. Read [Verizon Wireless] Via [Unwired View] Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile According to HP’s fan page for Students, the Palm Pre 2 featured in a previous Verizon Wireless roadmap leak is available for pre-order starting November 8, which is less than a week away. It is also known that the Palm Pre 2, packing webOS 2.0, would launch in an unlocked GSM version, hopefully to allure possible webOS developers. With that in mind, it is unknown whether the device available for pre-order on the eighth is the Verizon Wireless CDMA model or the unlocked GSM model. With Verizon’s impending Holiday assault, I’m sure the device up for pre-order will be the CDMA Palm Pre 2. Read [Facebook] Via [PreCentral] Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile 
Another Droid 2 Global bit of information has come available pre-launch—the comparison spec sheet, which is offering a nice side-by-side look at the Droid 2 Global along with the Samsung Fascinate, HTC Incredible and the iPhone 4. The interesting part is that the Droid 2 Global is going to be available in two colors—Dark Sapphire and Winter White. Otherwise, some of the features will include the ability to remotely wipe the SD card as well as document editing with QuickOffice, inbox filtering and the ability to juggle multiple schedules and invite others to meetings with GAL. Those features aside, the Droid 2 Global will also be sporting a 3.7 inch (854 x 480) touchscreen display, hardware QWERTY keyboard, Sywpe virtual keyboard, a 1.2GHz processor, 5 megapixel camera, 8GB internal storage, 8GB microSD card, 3G Mobile Hotspot and Android 2.2. Via [Droid Life] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Apple, Video, Content, Communications, Smartphones, Mobile, Web, Web Browsers, Online Music/Video Carrying an iPhone can be frustrating when your friends show off their Android phones with Flash that can watch all the web videos they could want. Sure, many site are now offering HTML5 options, but not all of them are. In just two days you’ll be able to play those Flash videos on you iPhone or iPad with the Skyfire Browser. Skyfire has been out on Android for quite some time now, but it’s now finally found it’s way to the iOS App Store. Skyfire lets users play Flash videos by converting them into HTML5, which can easily play on iOS. So now you can watch The Colbert Report of The Daily Show on your iOS device without having to buy the episodes from iTunes, all you have to do is use Skyfire to stream them. While Flash to HTML5 video conversion is one of the biggest feature of Skyfire 2.0 for iOS, there are a few more features. the browser will search web sites for keywords that appear often, allowing you to find out more about them easily by searching for those terms for you. There’s also the Facebook Quickview option, which brings you to the mobile Facebook site without leaving the page you’re already on, so you can see what your friends are doing without having to open a separate app. It’s odd to think that just a few months ago even the thought of Skyfire on the app store would seem absurd. But, it’s great that the option is now here. It won’t help with sites that are entirely Flash-based, but it will help with those that provide video only in Flash, which is something. Read [AppleInsider] and [Skyfire] Via [TUAW]  Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Video, Video Providers, Communications, Smartphones, Mobile Coming right on cue and just in time for the US launch of Windows Phone 7—the Netflix app is available in the Windows Marketplace. The Netflix app is available as a free download, though it does require a Netflix subscription for use. Well, that or a free trial. Netflix members in both the U.S. and Canada also now have the ability to instantly watch TV shows and movies on their Windows Phone 7 handsets. The application is available in the Marketplace Video Store and is free.
With that, we have to ask why. Why Netflix did you manage to get a Windows Phone 7 app out and available before an Android app?
Read [Netflix Blog] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Computers, Mobile Computers, Laptops, Netbooks Are you one of those who are still planning to buy a netbook soon? If yes, well it looks like your number is getting smaller as tablet PCs, particularly the iPad continues to gather interests and popularity. According to research firm Changewave which conducted a consumer survey, the percentage of those who plan to buy netbooks have shown a significant decrease as compared to the same period in 2009. Changewave asked around 3,108 consumers in October on their planned buying trends for PCs, netbooks and tablets, which of course include the iPad. Results of the survey shows that only 10% of those who plan to buy a notebook in the next 90 days are keen on buying netbooks. The figure shows that only 14% of said group of consumers are planning to buy a netbook. This is a 10% decrease from last year. The debate continues over the impact Tablets are having on both the consumer PC market and Netbook demand. But what is particularly unclear is which companies are going to emerge as the biggest winners and losers? Interestingly, even those planned desktop purchase decrease to only 6% while those who plan to buy laptops still remain at 8% in unchanged. The report also found out that some respondents are somewhat likely or likely to purchase a tablet. Another interesting findings of the survey is the fact that 80% of the respondents are keen on buying the iPad. So, if you were one of the respondents, what would you have preferred to buy in the next 90 days? Tablet? Netbook? or iPad? Read [Changewave] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Apple According to the crew over at BGR, it looks like Apple has quietly made some changes to AppleCare. In the past, the protection plans were transferable to a new person, however the ability to transfer from device to device was limited to the iPhone. Well, in a little bit of good news for those with AppleCare—that ability to transfer to a new device is now open for all new Apple products. The only catch is that the new product must have been purchased within the past 30 days and that it “must be of the kind that can be covered by the agreement.” In other words, nothing overly surprising in that respect. Bottom line, if you are getting a new Apple product you can now rest assured in that your previous coverage can transfer over which really means one less thing to shell out money for. Via [BGR] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Gadgets / Other, GPS/Navigation, Lifestyle, Transportation 
Meet the world’s first GPS-equipped goggles, according to Zeal. The new Transcend Googles ($399-$499), feature a variety of functions viewable on a virtual sign that appears to be 6 feet away. The goggles are the result of collaboration between Zeal and Recon Instruments. The Transcend Goggles feature the ability to report speed, distance, hangtime, location, temp, and vertical distance. The data can be cycled through via glove-friendly buttons on the side of the goggle. The goggles have a USB port that allows downloading the data to users computers and mapping the data via a Google Maps overlay. The goggles are available in two varieties:
-SPPX Polarized and photocromic (transitioning) lens for $499
-SPX Polarized for $399 Both options feature a 7 hour battery life, which seems short to me for a full day of shredding, but then after 7 hours, my legs are done - so remembering that last run might not be such a good idea anyhow. Product page: [Zeal] via [Uncrate] Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Computers, Mobile Computers, Hardware, Laptops, Netbooks According to Strategy Analytics, Apple’s iPad accounts for 95% of the units shipped in Q3, increasing its stranglehold on the market. Global tablet sales climbed to 4.4 million units while Apple’s share increased to 4.19. Tablets running Android shrunk to just 2.3% (from 2.9% the previous quarter). But isn’t this all bogus? Yes. A real Android challenger, the Samsung Tab is just reaching retail locations now and should be a contender for America’s Next Top Tablet. Pricing for the TAB isn’t as low as some would hope but the unit at the very least, has a shot and should be everywhere. Apple has seen what being everywhere, ala Android phones, can do and made changes quickly with how they distribute the iPad to compete. Our prediction is Apple won’t own 95% of the market in Q4. There’s curiosity, a healthy column of Android users thanks to “Droid!”. Will Android pull even? Not this year and probably not next. Apple’s good a good head start and currently hold the envious, “how does it compare to the iPad” spot. That will keep them the market leader for the foreseeable future. What is your take, see a faster climb for Android-based tablets? Let us know in the comments. Read: [Bloomberg] Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Apple, Communications, Smartphones, Mobile  Just in case you needed another place to purchase the iPhone 4 or the iPhone 3GS, they will both be available in Target as of November 7th. And just like that, interested customers now have another 846 places to purchase an iPhone. Of course, the “just in time for the holidays” line was not lost in the official announcement. Otherwise, the iPhone will be available with “quick in-store activation” and those interested will be able to take advantage of Target’s Electronics Trade-In service which will allow you to get rid of some older gadgets and in-turn lower your out of pocket price for your shiny new iPhone.
Read [Target] Keep reading to check out the full press release… Target Offers iPhone at Stores Beginning November 7th MINNEAPOLIS (November 1, 2010) – Today Target® announced that it will carry the iPhone in 846 stores that include Target Mobile centers beginning Nov. 7, 2010. Just in time for the holidays, Target guests can select from the iPhone3GS or iPhone4 and receive quick in-store activation on the purchase of a new iPhone. Adding iPhone to Target Mobile centers is the latest offering to guests of the full mobile technology experience.
“At Target we continue to offer our guests the best in electronics so we're happy to add iPhone to our Target Mobile offerings,” said Mark Schindele, senior vice president, merchandising, Target. “With expert support from Target Mobile specialists and in-store activation, our guests will be able to leave the store with a new, working iPhone3GS or iPhone4 in-hand.”
In addition to receiving the latest cell phones, accessories and data plans at Target Mobile centers, guests can utilize Target’s Electronics Trade-In service which will allow guests to trade-in used cell phones, MP3 players, video games and more for credit towards any purchase at Target. Target Mobile centers are currently available in 846 Target locations nationwide and will be rolling out to most Target stores by mid-2011.
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 Section: Web, Web 2.0 / Social Networking, Websites VoteEasy is an interesting beast. Proclaimed to be non-biased the website aims to match your answers to some basic campaign questions with those of the candidates, localized to your area. After your answers are complete, the site matches you to the candidates and tells you who is best aligned with your views. It’s rather interesting. If only the candidates would sit still long enough to answer these questions. Some did, some didn’t and for some, answers were inferred from other things the candidates have said. It seems the less candidates reveal about themselves the less ammo their opponents have to fling. Answering the questions are rather tough. They are making me rethink the whole, “I am going to run for president someday” thing. They range from hot-button questions such as the war in Afghanistan to abortion and gay marriage to taxes. Being pinned down isn’t a lot of fun, perhaps it’s a good taste of what the candidates have to go through. After answering the questions, the site displays the percentages on how closely (or not) they scored to your choices. The site shows who is the best match for your answers for both the House and Senate (if applicable). The site also shows how many answers are taken directly from the candidates; in my elections the better I know the name, the fewer answers they seem to have provided. The site hopes they can be one tool in helping you decide who to vote for today. It’s easy, fast and might even make you think. VoteEasy is an offshoot from VoteSmart. Product page: [VoteEasy] Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Gadgets / Other, ebooks  The hacker magazine, 2600 The Hacker Quarterly has made a leap to digital and is now available for Kindle (and Kindle app) users. The Autumn 2010 edition of the magazine is now available by way of the Amazon website and as perk—it is available for slightly less than the regular print edition. Hey, it seems like someone has gotten the digital and print pricing right. That aside though, expect to pay $3.95 for the issue. And sadly at this time there is not an option to subscribe to the digital edition which is said to be “due to utterly awful terms being offered by Amazon.” Either way though, it is nice to see the magazine available in a digital format. It also looks like it may be time for me to cancel my print subscription and just make the move to digital.
Read [2600 Magazine on the Kindle] and [2600] Via [BoingBoing] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Web, Websites  Google is helping voters find where (exactly) the polls are in their neck of the woods. The link on Google’s search page takes voters to Google Maps where once a home address is entered, Google finds the polling location based on the home address. Voters can’t say they don’t know where to vote.
The poll finder works extremely well. With just two clicks I am reminded where I’ve voted for the past few elections. It’s quick, easy and will likely be the easiest part of voting today. Now, if only Google could help me choose the right candidates. Search page: [Google] Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Audio, Portable Audio  As we has expected to see, the Archos 43 and the Archos 28 internet tablets have begun shipping. The latest two devices join the previously for sale Archos 32. Of course, that means at this point we are still awaiting the larger two models, the Archos 101 and the Archos 70. That said, the Archos 43 and the Archos 28 are available with Amazon as well as direct with Archos. The one catch is that the 43 is currently for sale, but listed as out of stock with Amazon. Otherwise, if you order direct with Archos you can expect to pay $249.99 or $99.99 for the 43 and 28 respectively and if you shop with Amazon you can expect to pay $245 or $98 respectively. In terms of features, these are both running Android and have goodies such as Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n as well as support for a wide variety of file formats. Otherwise, the Archos 43 has a 4.3 inch display, 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor, Bluetooth 2.1, microSD card slot and 16GB of internal storage whereas the Archos 28 has a 2.8 inch display, 800MHz ARM Cortex A8 processor and 4GB of internal storage. Product [Archos 43 at Amazon] and [Archos 43 at Archos] Product [Archos 28 at Amazon] and [Archos 28 at Archos] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Computers, Mobile Computers, Laptops, Netbooks, Software / Applications, Web, Web Browsers, Google  Still remember the Chrome-powered notebook/netbook plans which started surfacing late last year. Back then it was said that those notebooks are to be released end of this year depending on how fast Google will be able to finish the Google Chrome OS. Well, it’s now November and Digitimes is breaking the silence into this issue by reporting that global vendors are now preparing to launch their smartbooks running Google Chrome OS. In fact, it could be as early as end of this month. The report also mentioned that Google is releasing its own-brand Chrome notebook.
According to the report, said Google Chrome notebook will be manufactured by Inventec and initial shipments are projected to be somewhere from 60,000 to 70,000 units. Said Google notebook will be loaded with an ARM-based platform. Google is also going similar route it took when the Google Nexus One was released, that is available only via Google online distribution channels and not from retailers. Sounds like a bad idea? Well as a consolation, the report also said that right after Google released its own Chrome notebook, Acer and HP will follow suit and announced their own Chrome OS-powered devices as well. This is slated for December. Acer and HP’s notebooks will be produced by Quanta Computer. What is not clear though is whether Google is planning to release a regular notebook or a more portable one in the likes of the iPad, netbooks or even the newly released MacBook Air. Your guesses? Via [Digitimes] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile The last in todays trio of leaked spec sheets includes the Samsung Zeal, which if you ask me is the least exciting of the bunch. That said, the Zeal is an interesting looking device, and will feature a “unique flip style format” and is expected to be available on November 11th. Aside from the flip style design, the Zeal will also come touting a 2.6 inch (240 x 320) QVGA display, 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, microSD card slot and an e-ink keyboard. Via [PhoneArena] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
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