A few weeks ago, we saw the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket in a white finish leak online. A few days later, we heard T-Mobile announce a white version of their own Samsung Galaxy S II for the Holidays leading to the belief AT&T was in line to do the same. Today, AT&T came forth and publicly acknowledged the white Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket, which will be available for purchase starting December 4th. It bears the same exact high-end specs and the same $249 price tag on a two year contract.Via [AndroidCentral] Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Carrier IQ’s alleged snooping on millions of phones has gotten the attention of the United States government. Today, Senator Al Franken of Minnesota sent a letter to Carrier IQ asking them to specifically clarify what its software does on phones. Sen. Franken asks Carrier IQ respond to his inquiry by December 14, 2011. In his letter, Sen. Franken says Carrier IQ’s software “may violate federal privacy laws, including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.” In order to rule out the existence of any illegal activities, Sen. Franken has asked for answers to the following… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
FROM GAMERTELL - Amazon has discounted Windows and Mac games and headsets in its video game Deal of the Day section today. MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Google Chrome has officially knocked Firefox out of second place globally for the first time in November, according to Stat Counter. The report shows that Chrome accounted for 25.69% of the global market compared to Firefox’s 25.23% standing. Internet explorer, however, is still ousting its competitors at a solid 40.63% globally. “We can look forward to a fascinating battle between Microsoft and Google as the pace of growth of Chrome suggests that it will become a real rival to Internet Explorer globally,” commented Aodhan Cullen, CEO, StatCounter. “Our stats measure actual browser usage, not downloads, so while Chrome has been… Full Story » | Written by Tarun Kunwar for . | Comment on this Article »
 
FROM GAMERTELL - Apparently, Nintendo says the 3DS Ambassadors will be getting their 10 free GBA game downloads from the eShop before 2011 ends. MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for . | Comment on this Article »
 
It looks like Gameloft has released a free version of UNO for Android. The game has recently come available in the Android Market and is noted as being compatible with Android devices running 1.6 or later. The UNO Free game measures in as a 6.7M file and is currently available as version 1.0.4. That being said, from what we can tell, the UNO Free game is the same as the paid version which normally sells for $2.99. Well, the same with the addition of being ad-supported. But hey, if you don’t mind a few ads, then grab UNO Free and… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
FROM HOMETECHTELL - While Black Friday deals may be good for the individual consumer, they may ultimately harm the tech industry. MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for . | Comment on this Article »
 
It looks like those sporting an LG branded Android smartphone have become the latest to receive 50GB of free Box.net storage. Yup, LG and Box.net have partnered up and those carrying an LG Android smartphone can now step forward and claim their free cloud-based storage. The terms of the offer seem rather simple. Download the Box.net app from the Android Market using your LG Android device, launch the app and then sign up for a Box.net account. Once that is complete, you will have 50GB of storage space that is both free and available for life. Otherwise, the one point… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Samsung Fascinate owners may be afraid that Verizon Wireless forgot about them, but fear not, as Verizon is planning to roll out an upgrade to Android 2.3.5 very soon. While Gingerbread is definitely a step in the right direction, there is no guarantee the Fascinate will ever get to feast on Ice Cream Sandwich—at least not officially. In any case, the Fascinate is expected to receive update i500.EH03 shortly bringing about Android 2.3 and other improvements. Feel free to read through the list below to see what’s in store for Fascinate owners: Enhancments: Download Manager App: New app to manage… Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for . | Comment on this Article »
 
RIM originally announced the BlackBerry Bold 9790 (alongside the Curve 9380) back in the middle of November and while we have seen several carriers mention the handset since then, it now looks like we have another Canadian release coming soon. The details, or at least the date has yet to be confirmed directly from the carrier, however it looks like Telus will have the Bold 9790 available for sale beginning on December 2nd. The price is expected to be $129.99 on a three-year agreement or $479.99 for those wishing to go contract-free. That being said, the Bold 9790 will arrive… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Verizon has officially announced the latest software update for the Motorola Xoom 4G LTE tablet. But that being said and before anyone gets super excited—this update is not bringing any Ice Cream. Instead, this latest update comes as a minor update with just a few small changes. In terms of the details, the update arrives as software version HLK75F and measures in at a scant 7.8MB in size. According to Verizon, the update process should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete. And with that, here are the changes that one can expect to see; Now offers month to… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
It looks like there is a bit of good news for those sporting an AT&T branded Dell Venue Pro—your Mango update has arrived. Yup, the Windows Phone 7.5 update has officially arrived. The update process for the Venue Pro is the same as other Windows Phone handsets, however for those new to this process, Microsoft does have a rather nice (and detailed) “Update Central” site where they offer a set of step-by-step directions that will get you through the process. That being said, those looking to upgrade should hit the ‘via’ link below to get started. Via [Microsoft Windows Phone… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
FROM APPLETELL - Whether using iPhone apps to spread holiday cheer at parties and gatherings or just decorating your iPad to enjoy the season, you’ll have plenty of great options. MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Despite some earlier reports suggesting that the Transformer Prime was going to begin shipping to those in the US on December 8th, it now looks like that release date will actually be a few days later. According to the latest details, which have come by way of Asus, the Transformer Prime will be available for online sales beginning on December 12th and then find its way into brick-and-mortar retail stores about a week later on December 19th. Either way, it still appears as if the tablet will arrive in time to be given as a holiday gift this year. Otherwise,… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
The debacle surrounding Carrier IQ software is growing larger with each passing day. In case you didn’t hear, Carrier IQ was discovered on smartphones by a security researcher who published his findings online. This software goes well beyond the act of invading privacy by basically reporting every single thing you do on your phone back to carriers and hardware manufacturers. Nothing appears to be spared including keyboard presses. The worst part is that Carrier IQ can’t be removed without doing some serious hacking. As this situation continues to heat up, some companies are going on the record by denying any… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Disney and Sakar international recently teamed up to make the iPad a fun tool to use for picture sharing. The two companies developed a product called the Disney iPad cam which operates as a standalone device to take pictures using its 7.1MP camera. After taking pictures using the Disney embroidered camera, the child can simply attach the camera to the iPad and transfer images easily and efficiently for immediate upload to file sharing websites or to email. The Disney iPad cam represents a unique approach to taking quality pictures in an enticing device that can be easily transferred to the… Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Time Warner has just released its TWC TV app geared for Android tablets. Available now as a free download from the Android Market, this app provides Digital TV customers the ability to program your DVR, add favorite channels and even use your Android tablet as a remote control. If you have the set-top boxes or DVRs running the Time Warner Cable “Navigator” interactive program guide, well then this app is perfect for you. The TWC TV app for Android tablet has the following features - Interactive Program Guide (IPG), search TV listings, remote control of STB, and DVR Manager. This… Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for . | Comment on this Article »
 
HP CEO Meg Whitman will announce the fate of the fledgling WebOS in the next two weeks. WebOS has been languishing in limbo since the TouchPad was discontinued shortly after it’s release this past summer. Most of us never even had a chance to see the last WebOS flagship smartphone, the Pre 3 before it was killed as well. The WebOS team currently has 600 employees, presumably working on updates, the App Catalog, and customer service at the moment. Killing the platform outright would mean losing those jobs. There has ben talks of other companies potentially buying the platform from… Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Did you get tons of loot from Black Friday sales? If you did, you’re probably thinking how to get rid of your old gadgets which just became obsolete because of the new ones you’ve purchased during Black Friday. Verizon Wireless is offering the Trade-In Program online wherein you can get rid of your old device the environment-friendly way. All you need to do is to visit the Verizon Wireless Trade-In Program online site, determine the value of your devices and receive a Verizon Wireless gift card in return. The Trade-In program will accept any devices from all mobile carriers not… Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for . | Comment on this Article »
According to a report by Netbook news, the upcoming Asus Transformer Prime, complete with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and Android 3.2, will be available in the United States starting December 8th. If you live in Taiwan, the Android tablet with the optional docking keyboard station will be available a week earlier on the first of December. Unfortunately, those in Europe wishing to purchase the Transformer Prime will have to wait until January of 2012. We had a hunch the Asus Transformer Prime would be available on December 8th in the United States since many retailers began posting pre-order pages… Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for . | Comment on this Article »
 
With Ice Cream Sandwich on it’s way to many smartphones in the near future, the Samsung Droid Charge is ready to still be one major update behind. Verizon and Samsung are finally pushing Android 2.3 out to the 4G smartphone. The Gingerbread update for the Droid Charge should be arriving soon, and will add a few new features to the phone. The update will add a download manage app to help keep track of all downloads that aren’t apps. Charge users will also see a changed UI with new widgets and icons, as well as improved copy/paste, improved security, and… Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for . | Comment on this Article »
 
FROM GAMERTELL - There are more Black Library bundles for gift giving purposes. This time, it is Warhammer Fantasy, the Age of Legends and the Horus Heresy. MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for . | Comment on this Article »
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