Coming via Twitter, T-Mobile announced the release date for the upcoming Exhibit 4G and the Gravity Smart, both manufactured by Samsung. The two new Android smartphones are going to drop on June 22nd, but pricing at this time is still up in the air. According to the previous T-Mobile announcement regarding the two devices, the price of each is expected to be sub-$100 following a $50 MIR. The Samsung Exhibit 4G on T-Mobile features Android 2.3, 1GHz processor, 3MP camera, front facing camera, and 4G connectivity. In addition, the Samsung Gravity Smart boasts a slider QWERTY keyboard, Android 2.2, 3.2… Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Netflix has pumped out another update in terms of their Android app. This latest brings the app up to version 1.2.2 and has fixed “various” bugs as well as added support for the Droid X running Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Via [Android Market] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
After two Nexus devices for Eclair and Gingerbread it should be no surprise that Google is planning a new device to showcase the improvements coming in Ice Cream Sandwich. The next Nexus is said to be the Nexus 4G and some leaked specs indicate that it will be, for lack of a better term, a beast. According to BGR, the Nexus 4G is said to pack a dual-core CPu running at either 1.2GHz or 1.5GHz. That CPU will either be the OMAP 4460 or a 28nm Krait-based Snapdragon. The screen on the device is said to be 720p HD which… Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Another Android smartphone has recently crossed the path of the FCC, but before anyone gets super excited—this one looks to be another low-end offering. That said, the device is the Huawei X1 U8180 which is sporting a codename of “Gaga” and showing no immediate signs of a US release. Well, no signs aside from making an appearance with the FCC. In other words, we have yet to see any rumor or speculation of release. As for the specs, the X1 U8180 features a 2.8 inch QVGA touchscreen display, 528MHz processor, microSD card slot, GPS, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm headphone jack and a… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Facebook’s plan to release a stand-alone application solely dedicated to uploading and sharing photos has been leaked to TechCrunch. The app hasn't been given an official name, but sources tell TechCrunch that Facebook HQ refers to it as "WithPeople" or "Hovertown." Neither of these names will remind users of Facebook, but they are most likely codenames anyway. There is no clear indication at this time whether Facebook will keep the new photo app separate, or if it will eventually integrate it into the full Facebook iOS app and the Facebook website. TechCrunch has documents that suggest this may happen. While… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
It looks like an image of the next 7-inch Galaxy Tab has surfaced, which seems to have been dubbed the Galaxy Tab Seven. Naming aside though, it looks like this one has been tipped to arrive sometime this fall and perhaps a bit nicer—it will be running Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread. Of course, while Gingerbread sounds nice at this time, we have to consider that by October we may be thinking more about Ice Cream Sandwich. Otherwise, some of the other specs for the Galaxy Tab Seven include a 1.2GHz Exynos processor, 1GB RAM, 2GB ROM, 16GB internal storage, microSD card… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Sony gave its PlayStation Network customers a 30 days free access to Music Unlimited as a peace offering following the PSN data hack. Music Unlimited is a streaming music service that can be accessed by a number of Sony devices with online access. Today, Music Unlimited is available to download in the Android Market. The Music Unlimited app can be used on a number of Android devices including smartphones that were not manufactured by Sony. When you download the app, you can get 30 days of Music Unlimited premium service for free if you haven't already been a subscriber. You'll… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
An iPhone app called Big Brother Camera Security has been removed from the App Store because it was collecting passcodes. Big Brother Security is an application that "takes photos of anyone using your iPhone 4/ iPod Touch 4 without your permission. It also sounds an alarm upon application quit." Before you go asking for the app's creator, Daniel Amitay's head a silver platter, hear out his argument first. In the latest update to Big Brother Security, Amitay implemented a code to record the passcodes that users created within the application. Amitay's theory was that since his passcode setup screen looks… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
In 2010, Walmart knew that digital movie purchases could have some negative effects on its physical DVD and Blu-ray sales. Therefore Walmart bought VUDU, a company that specializes in streaming movies and television shows with no monthly subscription fee. In an effort to draw some of its customers to VUDU, Walmart started selling a digital movie card for Battle: Los Angeles in its stores. For $14.96, customers can purchase the card and redeem it online through VUDU. The digital copy of Battle: Los Angeles is in standard definition. By comparison, Walmart sells the DVD version of Battle: Los Angeles on… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Verizon seems to be staying right on track with their 4G LTE network roll-out and coming tomorrow (June 16, 2011) will be 19 additional markets and 2 new cities. According to the details provided by Verizon, those two new cities will include San Francisco and Detroit and the 19 additional markets will include; Fresno, California Sacramento, California Hartford, Connecticut Boise, Idaho Fort Wayne, Indiana Indianapolis, Indiana Flint, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Lansing, Michigan Dayton, Ohio Erie, Pennsylvania Harrisburg, Pennsylvania State College, Pennsylvania Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina Sioux Falls, South Dakota Salt Lake City-Ogden, Utah Spokane, Washington Madison, Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin For… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
It’s almost comical how Apple works to jump out in front of jailbreakers with new features, only to have those new features made even better with jailbreaking. Such is the case with the new widgets baked into iOS5. The jailbreakers have made it even better and are doing so at a very rapid pace. The idea of a pull down notification drawer certainly isn’t new. Placing updating widgets in the drawer isn’t new either, but Apple made it look pretty sharp. Today, jailbreakers are putting even more helpful things in the drawer. Things like toggle buttons for phone settings (one… Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for . | Comment on this Article »
 
It looks like Google has rolled out a rather nice update in terms of Google Sync for iOS devices. And the nice part, these latest improvements work with the native email and calendar apps which means you will not have anything to worry about downloading and/or updating. Furthermore, these will work with both Gmail and Google Apps accounts. In terms of the improvements, they include the ability to; Search all your emails in Gmail, not just the emails stored locally by the iOS mail app. Accept, decline or edit calendar events from the iOS calendar app. Send email from the… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Today, T-Mobile announced More for Me app for Android smartphones. The app is designed to be an collection of daily deals providing them all in one easy-to-find place. The app is available for free and is not limited to just current T-Mobile customers. T-Mobile will also include exclusive offers from the company itself as well as partners allowing the carrier to leverage its relationships. The app provides geo-location so the deals can be sorted by closest but are not limited to local cities. The company is also tailoring deals to customer preferences. "Consumers are constantly looking for ways to save… Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Would you like a hot tall skinny upside down with whip caramel macchiato with your Droid? Starbucks announced the Starbucks for Android app allow customer to pay for drinks, check balances on cards and track progress toward free drinks. The move finally brings some parity for Starbuck drinking Andriod users as iPhone users have enjoyed this app since 2009. Today, one in five transactions in U.S. Starbucks stores are paid for with a Starbucks Card. "Our customers have shown us that they love the utility, convenience and fun of our mobile apps and especially the ability to pay with their… Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for . | Comment on this Article »
 
The T-Mobile HTC Sensation 4G is now on sale. Chances are people who aren't into following tech news don't know about this phone because T-Mobile has done very little to market it. It's the first T-Mobile phone to showcase the HTC Sense 3.0 user interface and has the latest version of Android already loaded. It's pretty much one of the best smartphones T-Mobile has right now and you can get it for $50 off its original contract price. All you have to do is enter the promotional code "SENSATION50" when you purchase the HTC Sensation 4G online through T-Mobile's website.… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
If Comcast's announcement about bringing Skype to its customer’s televisions wasn't enough of a curveball, the cable giant has one more to throw at us. Comcast has joined forces with Facebook, Intel and Pace to bring forth a set of features for its Xfinity TV customers. Pace is going to manufacture new Comcast set-top boxes that are powered by Intel. These new boxes will be able to tap in to new services such as Facebook integration right from the television. One of the Facebook features will allow customers to "Like" shows as they are being watched. Then like clockwork, that… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Remember RockMelt? The social browser that was supposed to change how we used the web? Well, it didn’t exactly live up to the promise, but that doesn’t mean it’s gone away. Today there’s a new version of the browser that brings news Facebook integration. RockMelt has been referred to as the unofficial Facebook browser. Well, this version had some input from Facebook, but it still isn’t the official Facebook browser. Version 3 of the RockMelt browser gives users direct access to the Facebook “jewels” (as they are called internally) notifying them of messages, friend requests and notifications right at the… Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Hewlett-Packard may not let the mobile payment craze pass by without getting a slice of the action. Big companies such as Google, T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint and Verizon are getting into that business, and there are plenty of customers for everyone. Bloomberg reports that HP is considering putting near field communication (NFC) technology into its devices. The company hasn't made any official announcement, but don't be surprised if HP does so soon. Bloomberg's source says HP could release its first products that take advantage of NFC-based payments before 2011 is over. The upcoming HP TouchPad does not have a NFC chip.… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Last week Apple released the beta of iOS 5 to the public, or at least that’s how it seems. The beta version of the mobile OS was actually intended to be released for app developers, though anyone willing to spend $99 can get their hands on it. Now some app developers are seeing the downside of this. It looks as if some users are going to the App Store to complain that apps aren’t working in iOS 5. Most developers would expect crashes to happen. After all, developers getting access to the beta is to prevent these complaints from coming… Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for . | Comment on this Article »
 
FROM APPLETELL - An app that performs both search and find, Poynt combines search capabilities with GPS directions in any of five categories: Businesses, People, Movie Tickets, Restaurants, and Gas Stations. MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for . | Comment on this Article »
 
If you have a phone plan with Rogers and plan to travel in the United States or nearby territories, then you may want to listen up to this new offer they will be launching shortly. For a one time nominal fee of $10, you can add unlimited texting to anyone in America to your existing plan. America includes the United States, Hawaii, Alaska, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. This new roaming package plan is great for those who travel for extended periods of time in the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico; it definitely beats their previous… Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Telus Canada and Skype have just sealed a new partnership that aims to revolutionize how TELUS customers are using Skype. The agreement will also include the ability for TELUS customers to purchase Skype Credits and enjoy low-cost calling rates locally and internationally. In line with this, TELUS Canada is also launching the LG Optimus Black, said to be the first Skype edition smartphone for the Canadian market. TELUS customers will also enjoy unlimited Skype-to-Skype voice calls and instant messaging with any Skype users around the world. And to fully enjoy Skype over TELUS 4G network, TELUS Canada is also releasing… Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for . | Comment on this Article »
 
FROM APPLETELL - If you’re looking for the ultimate set of running headphones, your search may be at an end. JayBird, has just launched the brand new JF3 Freedom Bluetooth Headphones. MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for . | Comment on this Article »
 
FROM HOMETECHTELL - Tvee Model 25 offers surprisingly sweet audio performance in an incredibly simple (and affordable) package. MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for . | Comment on this Article »
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