Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Mobile, Computers, Mobile Computers It looks like those up in Canada will soon have another option to pick in terms of a carrier supported Android tablet. According to a recently leaked internal screenshot, Rogers will be launching the LG Optimus Pad this coming Tuesday May 17th. The Optimus Pad is an Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet and is noted as being sold exclusively with Rogers. The tablet will offer users both 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity and features an 8.9 inch display, 1GHz processor, 32GB of internal storage, a 2 megapixel front facing camera, a 5 megapixel rear facing camera and HDMI out. In terms of pricing, that looks to be $449.99 with a three-year agreement. Via [Engadget] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile Similar to the launch of the HTC Thunderbolt, Verizon is offering a free trial of Mobile Hotspot for those who purchase a Droid Charge. And while we have all seen the fact that the Droid Charge release was delayed, it looks like Verizon has extended the Mobile Hotspot offer to match the new launch date. Bottom line, those who pick up a Droid Charge will be able to use the Mobile Hotspot for free until June 16th. Or as we like to see it, Verizon is going to give you just enough to make sure you become attached and then feel the need to pay for it. Via [AndroidCentral] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Mobile, Computers, Mobile Computers  It seems that AT&T ran a special last evening on refurbished Galaxy Tab tablets. The offer was simply, make a purchase and get it for $199.99. Well, as it turns out that was a pretty popular sale because they sold out of the inventory shortly after they made the announcement on their @ATTDeals Twitter page. But in a nice little tease for anyone that may have missed out, they have promised to come back with another $199 (refurbished) Galaxy Tab special later this month. According to the posting;
“A new social offer will start on 5/27!”
Of course, those who cannot wait could always purchase the Galaxy Tab with AT&T in the meantime as they are still available, its just that you will pay $349 instead. Via [Twitter @ATTdeals] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile As we had expected, the HTC Merge has finally come available for Verizon Wireless. Except this release comes with a small catch, the handset is available for Verizon but not with Verizon. Bottom line, those with Verizon can get an HTC Merge smartphone however they will not be able to pick one up directly with Verizon. In other words the handset will not be available on the Verizon website or in Verizon stores. Instead it will be found only by way of third party retailers. Granted, its not an ideal launch situation, but hey, at least we can finally put the “when is the Merge coming to Verizon” rumors to rest. Via [phonescoop] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Web, Google  Google had already posted the videos of the two I/O keynotes, however it looks like they have also added quite a bit of session and fireside chat videos as well. A quick check of the Google Developers YouTube channel now shows more than a handful of videos for those interested in developing, or possibly getting started in developing. The videos include everything from smart app design and optimizing android to HTML5 and compliance. That said, those interested in checking out some of those session videos can start with the one we have posted above and then hit the link at the bottom of this post for the complete set. Via [Official Google Blog] and [YouTube] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile  As previously announced, Wirefly is now selling the Nexus S 4G. The Nexus S 4G boasts of being the World’s first phone to run Android 2.3 Gingerbread and also the fourth 4G smartphone to be launched under Sprint’s 4G WiMAX network. If those two distinctions make you want to grab this phone, well the good news is that it is also packed with several nice features and specs including - a 1GHz Hummingbird for its processor, 4-inch Super AMOLED Contour Display With Curved Glass Screen, 16GB on-board memory, 512MB of RAM, 5 megapixel camera with video and flash, and VGA front-facing camera. To put it simply, the Google Nexus S 4G is possibly one of the most powerful 4G smartphone that you can get hold off today. Wirefly is selling this phone for only $99.99 for as long as you sign up for a two-year contract under Sprint. If you’re a current Sprint customers, you’ll get additional discount if you get the Nexus S 4G from Wirefly. Via [Wirefly] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Computers, Mobile Computers, Hardware, Laptops, Netbooks Now that Google has divulge everything about its upcoming cloud-based laptop/netbook - the Chromebook, what’s left now in the minds of those who’ve seen, touched, and read about it is how those who are interested about this machine will be able to get it. Obviously, Google’s marketing people are hard at work negotiating with prospective resellers by now. And since the Chromebooks will come with 3G connectivity by way of a SIM slot, mobile carriers are also keen on getting the Chromebooks on board their data plans. One of them is Three UK. Three UK has already announced through its official blog that they were selected as the Chromebook’s 3G partner when it is launched in the UK. The Google Chromebook will come out with a free SIM card with 3GB of free data courtesy of Three UK. These data allowance can be used in 3 months after activation after which customers will have the following options for data plans - - 500MB day pass 2 - £2.99 per day
- Additional 1 GB of data3 - £10 per month
- Additional 3 GB of data3 - £15 per month
- Additional 7 GB of data 3- £25 per month
So there. For our friends in the UK, who among you are planning to get the Chromebook? Via [Google Chromebook] and [Three UK Blog] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Mobile, Computers, Mobile Computers, Hardware For our friends in several European countries who have been waiting for the HTC Flyer to become available, well the day has finally arrived. HTC’s 7-inch tablet running Android OS with HTC’s very own Sense UI on top can now be had in two versions, 3G and Wi-Fi only. You can either get any of this HTC Flyer on contract for a subsidized price of as low as £129 or free of any carrier obligation which will cost you £600 for the 3G version with 32GB storage and £480 for the 16GB Wi-Fi only version. However you want to get it, your tablet will come with the HTC Flyer Magic Pen. Other features of the HTC Flyer, in case you’re not aware include - 1.5GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, 5 MP camera with auto-focus, 1.3 MP front-facing camera, GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The HTC Flyer is available in the following countries - UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Romania. You can either purchase your HTC Flyer in-store or from HTC.com. Incidentally, only the 32GB 3G variants is available on the HTC site right now, while the 16GB Wi-Fi only version is still listed as pre-order. Via [HTC Flyer] and [Engadget] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Business News, Audio, Communications, Smartphones Do you know what would solve T-Mobile’s contract customer woes? An iPhone. I’m not talking about any iPhone either. I’m talking about the next iPhone hardware model that Jefferies analyst Peter Misek is calling the iPhone 4S. This analyst supposedly has the inside scoop on Apple’s next phone. Rumors have been out of control about this device. Some believe it’s going to have all new everything, while others believe it’s just going to have minor alterations that doesn’t require a bump from iPhone 4 to iPhone 5. Misek says it’s the former. According to Business Insider, Misek wrote a note about the iPhone 4S that said the phone would contain “minor cosmetic changes, better cameras, A5 dual-core processor, and HSPA+ support.” The HSPA+ support suggests the iPhone 4S is right up T-Mobile’s alley. Misek also said the iPhone 4S will be compatible with Sprint and China Mobile. It apparently won’t be called the iPhone 4G because Apple started production on the 4S before the 4G chips were created. This isn’t the first rumor about the next iPhone and it’s surely not the last. The final word will come from Apple itself. Read [Business Insider] Also Read [Tmo News] Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile You want have to wait much longer to get your hands on the first 4G Droid device. After a few delays Verizon Wireless is finally ready to release the Droid Charge today, May 14. The phone will be in stores this morning, and online at midnight. The Droid Charge seems to be getting some great reviews from those who have received review units. We haven’t gotten our hands on it quite yet, but I did manage to see the phone at CES, before it even had a name. It felt like a great phone then, and that seems to hold true for the final version of the hardware. You pay a lot to have a great phone, however. The Droid Charge will cost you $299 on a two-year contract, That’s a bit on the pricey side, though it is the same price as the 32GB iPhone 4, so it’s not unheard of. The phone doesn’t have the fancy dual-core Tegra 2 like you’ll find in the Droid X2, but it does have the front-facing camera and 4G that the 4.3-inch monster lacks. It ships with Froyo, but hopefully an upgrade to Android 2.3.4 will come soon so you can use Google Talk with video. Read [ZDNet] Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Smartphones, Mobile The first rumors said that the Droid X2 would be released on Verizon Wireless today, May 13. With the delay of the Droid Charge that hasn’t happened. A newly leaked document is pointing at a launch later this month on May 26. According to Droid Life, the Motorola Droid X2 not only will the Tegra 2-powered device release on May 26, those who preorder should start getting it on May 19. So, if the documents are right, the Droid X2 should go up for preorder sometime in the next few days. The phone users should expect to get their hands on in the near future is a gigantic 4.3-inch slate that looks similar to the first Droid X. This one, however, will have a qHD screen (960x540 resolution) and pack a dual-core Tegra 2 clocked at 1 GHz. You’ll also get an 8MP rear-facing camera capable of 720p, and and HDMI port to output up to 1080p. Unfortunately there is no front-facing camera. So, even though the phone will be running on Gingerbread, don’t expect to get too much use out of Google Talk with video. Expect to hear a bit more about the Droid X2, including pricing, in the near future. Read [Droid Life] Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Business News, Gadgets / Other, Miscellaneous  Are you tired of using a computer mouse like a 21st century caveman? Who said it was okay to browse through media and presentations with one hand at your side while the other rests on a table that’s too close to the ground? We tech geeks are far too good (and lazy) for that, so we’ll go out and buy something like the Ring Mouse. Created by Genius, the Ring Mouse has been made available for North American customers. It will sell for $69.99.
The Ring Mouse’s functions live up to its name. It’s a gadget that fits on your finger and has a touch pad. The Ring Mouse is meant to be worn on your index finger so you can control everything with your thumb. The accompanying USB receiver can plug into a Windows computer (Windows 7, XP, Vista) and it will control four different applications. It will work up to 10 meters (around 39 feet) away and comes with a USB charger. This gadget will also come with software that will give it control over the following applications: - Internet Explorer
- Windows Media Player
- Windows Picture and Fax Viewer
- Adobe Reader
Site [Genius] Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
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