Section: Communications, Mobile, Computers, Mobile Computers, Laptops  There have been several rumors about Dell’s bigger Android tablet for quite some time now. Specifically, several people are have reported that it won’t be running Android 3.0 Honeycomb. But then, this latest report from Dutch site Tweakers.net has just disproven that and said that the Dell Streak Pro will after all be loaded with Android 3.0 Honeycomb. The report also mentioned some more juicy details about the Dell Streak Pro. These details include a 1GHz Tegra 2 dual-core chip, 1GB of RAM, a 5MP back camera, 2MP front-facing camera, and the usual tablet goodies such as Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 and a possible support for AT&T 4G LTE. For storage, the Dell Streak Pro will be available with either 16GB, 32GB or 64GB flash storage complemented by an SDHC memory card reader. Said tablet will be able with black, red, blue or pink skins and sports an aluminum back panel. Expect the Dell Streak Pro to hit the market come June 2011. Via [Tweakers.net] and [Android Community] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Mobile, Gadgets / Other, Miscellaneous, Peripherals, Displays/Projectors Still remember those pocket projectors released by MiLi not so long ago under the name Pico Projector? Well, believe it or not, this pocket projector has just been updated and will be ready for public consumption on May 26. The MiLi Pico Projector 2 now sports a slimmer form factor which as described by distributor BeamBox is 50% slimmer than its predecessor. In addition, the device is also now perfectly silent when in use. It is also 100% compatible with your mobile devices including the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. Its battery life was also extended to almost 2.5 hours. So, there if you’re in need of a nice looking, little projector to go with you during your business travels, this device should certainly come in handy. It fits snugly in your jacket pocket and connects directly to PC/MAC and AV device as well. The MiLi Pico Projector 2 will be available from BeamBox on May 26 for around $482. Via [BeamBox] and [Engadget] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Business News, Video, Video Providers, Web, Online Music/Video  As internet connection speeds increase and technology gets more sophisticated, the public is discovering new ways to consume media. For a good example of this, look at Netflix. Netflix currently accounts for almost 30 percent of downstream internet traffic in the United States. Netflix can be viewed on a computer, phone, tablet, game console, Blu-ray player, Roku and it’s even built into some televisions. Services such as Netflix helped create the idea of cable cord-cutting. That means that more people are cancelling their cable television service in favor of video services the internet has to offer.
I’ve personally cut the cord several months ago. My video consumption consists of Netflix, Hulu, YouTube and a variety of sites that post their programs to the web. My television also scans the airwaves for digital network television channels such as Fox, ABC, NBC, CBS etc. So far, I’ve been happy with the switch and I’m not the only person who has done this. The supposed downside to this internet video revolution is that cable companies will suffer due to the lack of cable subscriptions. However, that doesn’t mean it isn’t making up for that loss elsewhere. Leichtman Research Group conducted a study and found that the 19 largest cable and telephone companies in the United States gained approximately 1.3 million new high speed internet subscribers in the first quarter of 2011. Of the estimated 76.6 million customers with high speed internet access, cable companies account for 42.6 million of them. Cable companies service over 55% of broadband internet subscribers. So while cable cord-cutting is real, cable companies continue to supply homes with high speed internet. Comcast, the largest broadband internet supplier in the country, added 418,000 new customers in the first quarter of 2011. Comcast hasn’t seen numbers that high since 2008. The irony is that even though you may think you’ve cut the cord, the cable companies just have you wrapped around another cord instead. Via [Leichtman Research Group] Read [All Things Digital] Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Mobile, Computers, Mobile Computers, Hardware Trying to get your hands on the Eee Pad Transformer in North America? Well, you’re not alone. The tablet has proven popular across the continent, and Asus is doing everything it can to keep it in stock. According to a PR representative for Asus, the company is trying to get the supply up to match demand. In fact, the company is “ramping production every week to address the supply concerns, including almost daily air shipments into North America.” So, Asus really wants to make sure that everyone that wants to convertible tablet is able to actually get their hands on one. It might take a bit fo time for the Eee Pad Transformer to meet the demand, but that seems like a good problem to have for everyone that isn’t the potential end user. Just hang in there, you’ll be able to get one soon enough. Via [Engadget] Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Business News, Communications, Smartphones, Computers, Software / Applications  Depositing checks is about to get easier for Android users. PayPal will be bringing its Mobile Check Capture feature to Android in an update today. This feature has been present in the iPhone PayPal app and it has proven to be quite popular. MobileCrunch reports that PayPal has seen about $1 million in checks deposited this way.
Mobile Check Capture requires the user to take a picture of the front and back of a check. PayPal then deposits the amount on the check into your PayPal account. This is great news for those who frequently use PayPal as a way to manage a portion of their finances. It also takes away the hassle of depositing a check into a bank account before transferring that amount to PayPal. The update will also allow you to save the PayPal application to your phone’s SD card. With the amount on storage phones have these days, you’ll only save a tiny bit of space. Still, it’s nice to have this option. Applications for banks such as Chase also offer a similar check capturing feature. Read [MobileCrunch] Also Read [Phandroid] Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Apple, Communications, Cellphones, Smartphones, Mobile  Mophie has just released an updated version of their popular iPhone 4 battery extender, the Mophie Juice Pack Plus. Actually, nothing much has been changed on this device except for the fact that it now supports all versions of the iPhone 4. So whether you own the AT&T or Verizon iPhone 4, you can now purchase the Mophie Juice Pack Plus and it should work nicely. In case you’re not aware - the Mophie Juice Pack is a very useful iPhone 4 accessory that more than doubles the usage time of you iPhone while at the same time serving up as a protective case for your phone. I was able to play around with the Mophie Juice Pack for the iPhone 4 before and I would have to say that one thing you’ll appreciate with it is that it does not add too much bulk to your iPhone 4. This was my issue before with the Mophie Juice Pack Air for my iPhone 3GS. I could not stand holding it for a long time because it made my iPhone too bulky so I had to let go of it. It’s a good thing that Mophie realized how much effort Apple has exerted to make the iPhone 4 as slim as possible so they’ve made the Mophie Juice Pack Plus as thin as possible as well. So, if you find yourself looking for your iPhone 4’s battery charger often, you definitely need the Mophie Juice Pack Plus for iPhone 4. It will cost you $99.99. Product [Mophie Juice Pack Plus] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Gaming, Console, Web, Websites After the attacks on PlayStation Network, Sony required users to reset their passwords. Trouble is the page used for resetting your password has been hacked. There is some good news, however. The good news is that Sony has taken down the password reset pages for now. While the pages were still up, hackers were able to reset passwords for anyone’s account by using information they obtained in the initial attacks. With just and email address and date of birth the hackers were able to reset your password, effectively locking you out of your own PSN or Qriosity account. Fortunately, you don’t need to just wonder if your account’s password has been changed in this manner. If you get an email stating that your password was changed, and you know you didn’t do it, then you know you’re affected. That email should have a way to contact Sony to fix the problem. That should work, assuming it isn’t being inundated with requests. Sony’s new security can’t come soon enough. Being worried about the safety of PSN accounts is getting tiresome. Read [Kotaku] Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Computers, Mobile Computers, Software / Applications, Gadgets / Other With the launch of the TouchPad looming somewhere in the future HP needs to do all it can to get prepared for the launch. It looks like HP is doing just that by sending TouchPads to key developers before the rest of us even have a release date for the WebOS tablet. The information comes from a tweet by Mark Gurman which you see above. We don’t know how many of the tablets HP has issued to developers, but we can hope it’s a number large enough to have a well-rounded selection of apps upon release. If there’s anything we learned from recent tablet launches it’s that you need a good selection of apps, and at least a few that people actually want to use. June seems to be the presumed launch for the HP TouchPad, but we still don’t know exactly. It’ll be nice for users to actually get their hands on the device as soon as possible, before we start seeing the rumored Amazon tablets, at least. Plus, a June release would give the “key developers” only a few weeks head-start on the other developers who might be interested in making apps for the WebOS tablet. Read [PreCentral] Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Accessories, Computers 
It seems like just yesterday I went hands on with the Timbuk2 Envelope Sleeve. Today we find two new options from the company that remove the need for Apple’s Smart Cover, the Kickstand and Popup. Both provide total body protection to the tablet but like Apple’s own Smart Cover, they provide better ways to use your iPad. The Kickstand provides an upright viewing angle as well as a lower typing-friendly angle of iPad support. The outside is made of a protective nylon fabric while inside, molded plastic edges secure the iPad in place. A liner of faux fur treats the iPad to a luxurious experience. The Kickstand will set you back $49 and is available in three colors. 
The Popup is a semi-rigid case that features a protective nylon fabric on the outside and the same faux fur on the inside found in the Kickstand. The Popup offers a creative gap and bend of the cover to provide a handsfree upright viewing angle for the iPad. Timbuk2 says the semi-rigid case provides a nice wrist rest for typing when the iPad is being held upright. Price is $39.99 and is available now in 4 color options At first glance, it would seem Timbuk2 hit the high price of the scale as compared to the simple $22 Envelope Sleeve. However, if you compare the price of a Smart Cover plus some kind of sleeve to protect the corners and back, then Timbuk2 is not only competitive but darn right attractive. Company site: [Timbuk2] Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Web, Web 2.0 / Social Networking, Websites, Google According to a comScore study, Google accounted for over 90% of the searches in Latin America. The region continues to be on the upswing in terms of searching per capita with over 18 billion searches, an increase of 21% over the year prior.The #2 name in searches in the region might surprise you. With Google owning the lion’s share of search requests, the #2 position stumbles in with just 2.8% of the volume. Suspects like stalwart Yahoo! or maybe Jeeves of Ask retired to the area, are logical but incorrect choices for #2. The #2 position is shared by Microsoft’s Bing and Facebook. The region continues to show impressive growth. Interestingly the data comScore shares does not include public computers such as those at Internet cafes as well as mobile phones and PDAs. Though, with Google’s strong showing for home and business computers, we’d have to suspect the numbers wouldn’t change much for those segments. Read: [comScore] Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Mobile, Computers, Mobile Computers Google unveiled version 3.1 of Honeycomb during I/O and at the time we learned the new features along with the fact that Motorola Xoom users would soon get a notification to update. And well, while the Xoom is probably the most popular Honeycomb running tablet at this point, there are at least a few others out there. Some of the other models include the Eee Pad Transformer from Asus and the Iconia Tab A500 from Acer—and the good news is that they can both expect Android 3.1 to arrive sometime early next month. And sadly, so far nothing solid as to when those with an LG G-Slate can expect to receive the latest iteration of Honeycomb. But on the bright side, it is rather refreshing to see the Asus and Acer models getting an update so quickly. Of course, that goes on the assumption that the update rolls-out as expected and there are not any delays. Via [This is my next] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Mobile, Computers, Mobile Computers It looks like the recently announced Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 has come available for pre-order. The tablet, which is available in 16GB and 32GB storage options can be found with J&R and are priced $499.99 and $599.99 respectively. Otherwise, the J&R product listing does not mention when these will begin shipping, however we are not sure that is an issue considering Samsung has already confirmed the release date as June 8th. That said, those itching to get their hands on a Galaxy Tab 10.1 can now move forward with a pre-order. And lastly, for those who may have missed the specs, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is sporting features to include a 10.1 inch (1280 x 800) touchscreen display, dual-core 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, 1GB of RAM, aGPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, a 7000 mAh battery, 2 megapixel front facing camera, a 3 megapixel rear facing camera and Android 3.0 Honeycomb. Via [J&R] and [netbook news] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Audio, Web, Online Music/Video  Google officially unveiled their Music Beta service during the I/O conference and sadly for most—it launched as an invitation only service. Of course, those attending the I/O conference seemed to have gotten their invites rather quickly, however the good news addendum to that is it seems Google has begun rolling out some more. Just recently our Twitter stream began blowing up with users reporting having received their personal invites. Sadly, this guy is still waiting for his. But in the same respect, I am not entirely convinced on my need to use Google Music so the wait is probably ok. Anyway, if you had been waiting on your Google Music invitation to arrive you may want to check your inbox as it may be waiting as you read this.
Via [Music Beta by Google] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Mobile, Computers, Mobile Computers We have been seeing a bit more in terms of the HP TouchPad tablet as of late. Just a few days back we saw that Playboy Magazine was giving it some love in the form of an estimated price and in the past it was given a coming soon style page complete with email notification of when it arrives. And well, flash forward till today and it looks like the TouchPad now has a proper full-spec listing page over on the Palm HP website. The site offers a rather good look complete with an overview, a bit about webOS and the specs of the TouchPad. The TouchPad is showing features to include goodies such as Google Docs and Box.net integration, the Beats Audio, how it works with the Pre, the Touchstone charger, cases and other accessories as well as how there are “already thousands of great apps for HP webOS.” Otherwise, the site still lists the generic sounding “planned availability this summer” as opposed to a more solid release date. Via [HP] and [PreCentral] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile As reported earlier this month, Motorola has just made the DROID X2 official and announced that it will be available from Verizon Wireless online starting tomorrow and in Verizon Wireless retail stores on May 26. Much has already been said about this new Motorola Android phone, but for the sake of helping you remember in case you already forgot - the Motorola DROID X2 features a 1GHz processor, Adobe Flash Player support, a 4.3-inch scratch-resistant and anti-reflective qHD display and an 8 megapixel camera with autofocus and HD video capture capability. Other features include HDMI out with mirror mode, Mobile Hotspot capability, virtual QWERTY keyboard with SWYPE technology and it will be powered by Android 2.2 which will be updated later on to Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The Motorola DROID X2 will cost you $199.99 with a two-year Verizon Wireless customer agreement. Read [Motorola Mobility] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Apple, Computers, Mobile Computers, Hardware, Laptops Now this is the news to kill all rumors as to when Apple is going to refresh its MacBook Air line-up. As you all know, Apple has already updated the MacBook Pro and iMacs with Sandy Bridge Processors and Thunderbolt ports so it just about time that we all ask when the MacBook Air are going to get the update. And Digitimes just spilled the beans reporting that the Taiwan-based supply chain for Apple products will start shipping new 11.6-inch and 13.3-inch MacBook Air models sometime later this month. This is in time for the shipment of those new MacBook Airs between June and July. The report was also quick to indicate that this news was neither confirmed nor denied by Apple’s PR representative in Taiwan. But then again, Apple has this habit of denying us of the official announcement until a product is ready for official showing, right? Additional information though was gathered and mentioned about main supply chain makers for the new MacBook Air being the same as the manufacturers of the current MacBook Air models. But we’re not really concern about those details anyway. It is enough that we know that Apple may indeed be preparing to update the MacBook Air product lines. So who’s planning to update their MacBook Air here? I would if I could only dispose my old Macbook Air for a decent price. Via [Digitimes] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Business News, Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones Vodofone New Zealand made a very serious claim on Twitter yesterday when it said that the launch of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (PlayStation Phone) would be delayed. The reason for the delay is what made this story so upsetting. Vodafone said that it suffered a security breach and all of its Xperia Play smartphones were stolen. Vodafone has now admitted that it made the whole thing up as a way to drum up business. Vodafone told The Australian the story about the theft was created for marketing purposes. Vodafone also took it one step further by releasing a short video of the fake theft in action. Here is the video in question.  Vodafone is not expressing any regret for essentially lying to the public either. On its Twitter page, Vodafone New Zealand is using the stunt to promote a Facebook game that is coming out on May 19. It’s promising to give away six Xperia Play smartphones and a $5000 credit to the person who can find the stolen phones. In a response to a Twitter user who questioned why Vodafone continues to push this “failed” marketing stunt, Vodafone replied,“Who said it failed, you’re taking about it… ^ME” It’s understandable for a company to use untraditional promotions, but this wasn’t done in good taste. Vodafone knew news sites and blogs would pick up on this. With all the stories about corporate break-ins and theft going around, this is coming off like a cheap cash-in. I’m sure the various outlets that reported this story as fact are also upset that Vodafone essentially duped them into participating in the scheme. We’ll see what backlash, if any, Vodafone may experience from all of this. Read [The Australian] Also Read [Vodafone Twitter] Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Business News A report from the Financial Times earlier this week revealed that McDonald’s restaurants in Europe will provide customers with an alternative ordering method. Instead of walking to the register and being forced to interact with a human being for 30 seconds, customers will have the option of using a touchscreen ordering terminal. These terminals are destined to appear in 7,000 McDonald’s restaurants across Europe. Is the United States in for a similar fate? That’s what we wanted to find out. We asked the Director of U.S. Communications for McDonald’s, Danya Proud, if McDonald’s was considering bringing this technology stateside. “While we have looked at this in the past, we are not currently testing this in the U.S,” Proud wrote in an email. The big concern here is obviously jobs. It may not be glamorous, but a lot of people depend on jobs at McDonald’s to get by. By bringing in these terminals, jobs will almost definitely be lost. Most of the job positions McDonald’s has will probably remain safe. However, if only two positions were lost in each restaurant, that still means 14,000 people will be let go in the end. McDonald’s may not be using the U.S. as a testing ground for these ordering terminals right now, but who knows what will change down the line. Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Business News, Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones 
Deciding when to purchase a phone can be a stressful experience. It’s almost an inevitable reality that the phone you choose will be bested by another less than two months later. If you’re on T-Mobile, This is my next claims to have a list of T-Mobile’s upcoming smartphone releases for 2011. While this list isn’t officially confirmed by T-Mobile or device manufacturers, you can at the very least use this as a guide to helping you decide what phone to look out for. The following list of phone releases begin in June and run all the way until November. The next big release on everyone’s radar is the HTC Sensation 4G. The rumored release date was June 8, and that date is exactly what This is my next came up with. Looking past June, we’ll see the release of the myTouch 4G Slide (also known as the HTC Doubleshot) on July 6th. This phone is basically a suped up myTouch 4G with a keyboard, dual-core processor and an eight megapixel camera. T-Mobile did something similar with the myTouch 3G Slide. The other phones include entries from BlackBerry, Samsung, LG and Nokia. Feast your eyes on the roadmap below. June - HTC Sensation 4G - June 8
- Samsung Gravity Touch 2 - June 8
- Samsung t759 - June 8
- Huawei E587 - June 8
July - myTouch 4G Slide - July 6
- HTC Marvel - July 15
- BlackBerry Monza - July 27
August - BlackBerry Bold Touch - August 17
- BlackBerry Apollo - August 31
September - Nokia Nuron 4G - September 21
- Samsung Hercules - September 26
- LG Flip II - September 14
November - LG Maxx - November 2
- LG Maxx Q (same as Maxx but with a QWERTY keyboard) - November 2
Via [This is my next] Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
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