The Swiss government conducted a study to gauge the effects of illegal downloads. The study showed that downloaders tend to use their saved money to purchase more legitimate entertainment products. Go figure… It seems to me as though piracy advocates tend to rely on evidence and don’t cling to outrageous revenue claims or bogus reasoning. Over the years, these types of studies have routinely shown that piracy doesn’t cause major issues in terms of revenue. Seeing as how many of the artists that I currently listen to were found via piracy, I can attest to the fact that their pirated… Full Story » | Written by Tarun Kunwar for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Netflix is reportedly going to get another competitor in the form of Verizon. According to Reuters, Verizon plans to release an online streaming service sometime in 2012. One of the most interesting facts regarding this announcement is Verizon plans to release its streaming video service in areas where potential customers don’t have access to Verizon FiOS television and internet. By doing this, Verizon will spread its influence much farther in the competitive online video market. Also, by releasing a streaming service for customers that can’t get FiOS, Verizon is not risking cannibalizing its own television service. Although specific content partners… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
This situation with Carrier IQ went from non-existent to an international media phenomenon in a matter of days. Various governments as well as customers want to know if Carrier IQ’s software really is keeping track of their every keystroke and spying on their personal messages. T-Mobile has already started damage control by informing customers that it does not use Carrier IQ for any other purpose other than “to troubleshoot device and network performance with the goal of enhancing network reliability and our customers' experience.” Sprint is now telling its employees how to address any Carrier IQ questions that may come… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
In case you aren’t exactly feeling the black version of the Motorola DROID RAZR, then you will soon have the option to purchase the same spec’d smartphone in white. According to the Verizon announcement of the DROID XYBOARD tablets today, Verizon is also going to launch the DROID RAZR in white sometime later this month. I imagine Verizon will begin rolling it out soon rather than later so that is available for Holiday shoppers. In terms of pricing, the DROID RAZR will still be available for $299 on a two year contract and should be eligible for the same DROID… Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for . | Comment on this Article »
 
FROM APPLETELL - Apple’s proactive approach to malware is focused on prevention, while Google’s plan is apparently to encourage creation of apps and deal with the problems as they occur, in reactive mode. MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for . | Comment on this Article »
 
While we obviously still need the pricing and release date details, it does look like the Motorola Droid 4 smartphone and the Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition tablet have inched one step closer to being available. Yup, as you may have guessed, both devices have made the required appearance with the FCC. That being said, nothing all that surprising has come as a result however we can say that the Droid 4 was spotted with support for the Verizon LTE network and the Xoom 2 Media Edition was spotted with support for the AT&T network. Of course, we had also… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
It looks like the Dolphin Browser HD app for Android has been updated. This latest update comes as version 7.2.0 and maintains the requirement of only running on Android 2.0.1 (or later) devices. This new version is available by way of the Android Market and comes as a 3.4M file download. That all being said, while this update does not contain anything over-the-top exciting in terms of new features—it is a solid update with goodies to include those that are security related and those that are usability related. According to the “What’s New” section in the Android Market listing, here… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
FROM APPLETELL - While pervasive voice-activated computing may be part of our future, there will still be room for good old buttons here and there—including remote controls and keyboards. MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Asus may have officially announced the Eee Pad Transformer Prime, however that does not mean the original Eee Pad Transformer is going to simply disappear. In fact, this seems like a good time to make a purchase of said device. Well, a good time to make a purchase if you are willing to shell out $299.99. Yup, the original Eee Pad Transformer has been given a price cut. The newly lowered price comes by way of Best Buy who are now selling the device at a $100 discount. And sure, this will not be the latest Transformer tablet, however it… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
The Android Market has surpassed 10 billion downloads. In celebration of that, 10 premium apps are now available to purchase in the Android Market for just 10 cents a piece. That means you can get 10 really good, highly rated apps for only a dollar. Google will be carrying on this promotion for 10 days and will offer 10 new apps every day. One of the apps is SwiftKey X Keyboard which is known as one of the best third-party Android keyboards available. For 10 cents, it’s a no-brainer to pick up this app. Others include SoundHound, Great Little War… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
All of sudden, Meizu has officially announced its much anticipated MX Android phone which in case you’re not aware has been getting some buzz lately. The excitement over this Android phone is pretty understandable since it is said to be packing a 1.4GHz Samsung Exynos 4210 dual core processors, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, 8MP rear-camera plus a 0.3MP front camera, 1600mAh battery, HSPA+, and Android 2.3.5 OS with a promised update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich soon. Sounds like a powerful smartphone, right? Unfortunately, while Meizu has already started accepting pre-orders for the MX phone, it is… Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Those who may have been hoping to check out Google Wallet when Verizon (finally) releases the Samsung Galaxy Nexus may be in for a bit of bad news as the service is going to be blocked. Yup, the Verizon Galaxy Nexus will not be compatible with Google Wallet. The details of this come by way of a recent ComputerWorld report which reads rather simply as; “A Google spokesperson confirms to me that the Verizon Galaxy Nexus will not include Google Wallet—and that the choice was made by (you guessed it) Verizon. The carrier, as you may recall, has been working… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
For those of you who are planning to go shopping this Saturday, December 10th, you’ll be glad to know that Amazon is doing a little promotion by way of an additional 5% discount (up to $5) off for up to three items that you’ll be purchasing. All you have to do to avail of this promotion is to check up on the prices of the item that you are planning to buy using the Amazon Price check mobile app. The app which is available for iPhone and Android devices is available now as a free download from the App Store,… Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for . | Comment on this Article »
We saw some rumors in terms of the Verizon Galaxy Nexus release date earlier this morning, which for those who may have missed that post, the date is December 9th. And now it looks like we have some pricing. The price details are coming by way of a recent report in the WSJ which come by way of “people familiar with the matter.” That aside though, the WSJ has stated that the Galaxy Nexus will launch at $299.99 on a two-year agreement. Otherwise, those same people also stated that the handset was coming “this month.” That all being said, the… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Having a Kindle Fire arrive on your doorstep can be exciting, until you open it and find it won’t connect to you Wi-Fi network. That unpleasant scenario is one that some users have said they experienced when they received their Kindle Fires. Some users have have taken to Amazon’s forums to comment on the broken or spotty Wi-Fi in their Kindle Fires. Some users say that their Fires simply can’t connect to wireless networks. Others have no problem connecting to access points, but once connected they can’tactually access the Internet. Some have said that sideloading the v6.1 update to their… Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for . | Comment on this Article »
 
The next Google product to receive some changes is the iOS application for Google+. Released on Monday, the updated Google+ app replaces the mostly black Google+ icon with the new red and white icon Google is using now. iOS users also now have the added benefit of uploading high resolution photos and the ability to +1 images from within the app. Uploading photos in all their glory is a great addition considering the fantastic camera on the iPhone 4S. It would be a shame to continue forcing Google+ users to upload compressed images. Maybe now people will be more inclined… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
After the mid-2012 acquisition of Ericsson’s stake in Sony Ericsson, Sony will rebrand the manufacturer under a pure Sony label. When that happens, the manufacturer will focus solely on smartphones. The Ericsson name and the current crop of feature phones produced by the joint venture as soon as Sony receives approval for, and is able to buy Ericsson’s stake in the joint venture. When that happens, the company will be “a complete smartphone company.” All of those smartphones will run on Google’s Android platform, which Sony Ericsson has already thrown it’s weight behind. Sony will then take the time to… Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for . | Comment on this Article »
 
LG has recently announced the Xnote Ultrabook in Korea getting a price tag of around $1,508 to $2,307. If you’re curious to know what makes the machine special to get such price tag, well we can tell you that LG has successfully cloned the MacBook Air in the LG Xnote. Well, at least by the way the computer looks from the outside. While its innards boast of a 1.8GHz Intel Core i7 processor and 256GB SSD. This allows the Xnote to startup in 9.9 seconds. The Xnote also features an integrated graphics with HDMI out and Intel WiDI. For display… Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for . | Comment on this Article »
 
At this point we can say one thing with certainty—the Galaxy Nexus is “coming soon.” Otherwise, the other thing we can say is that we hope Verizon offers an official release date soon because these rumored release dates are becoming more and more frequent. That being said, yes we have another. This latest comes by way of two leaked documents and point towards December 9th. Bottom line, as of this moment in time—we believe Verizon will be launching the Samsung Galaxy Nexus on the 9th. Of course, this almost goes without saying however nothing is official until it comes direct… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
It looks like eBay may be the place to shop if you are considering picking up an HTC EVO View 4G tablet that works on the Sprint network. Said tablet has come available and is selling for a rather reasonable sounding $239.95. And as to what makes that sound so reasonable—that is a contract-free price. In addition, that price includes free shipping. In short, you can get the tablet for $239.95 with shipping included and then just head to Sprint for some data on a month-to-month basis. Otherwise, and just because it feels like it has been a while since… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
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