Conan O’Brien has decided to employ the Lenovo ThinkPad Android tablet to power the awesome “Cone Drone,” a giant caricature of the comedian and talk show host. However, instead of seeing a face made of the same materials as the costume itself, it’s powered by the face of Conan himself–via the display of the Lenovo…
No iPhone 5 for T-Mobile this year according to CMO Cole Brodman
Word is that the iPhone 5, which may launch alongside a souped-up version of the iPhone 4, an iPhone 4S, is going to find its way into the four major carriers in the U.S. However, T-Mobile CMO Cole Brodman, speaking at a town hall meeting for the carrier, might have inadvertently outed the possibility of…
HTC Rhyme for Verizon Wireless hands on
The HTC Rhyme was announced this morning and it looks like a great mid-range phone for fashion-conscious users. And though it boasts mid-range specs – Qualcomm 1GHz processor, 800 x 480 touchscreen display, Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread, 5MP rear and VGA front cameras, HTC Sense 3.5, 3.7-inch display – it will run the average cost of…
Live from HTC’s “Style” event – New Android phones?
Hey there. We’re live from HTC’s “style” event in New York City and we’re eager to see what HTC is going to show off. The company is making this announcement during New York Fashion week, so there’s a good chance this handset will be quite the looker. Follow the live blog below and let us…
Is this the Motorola Xoom 7-inch model caught on video?
Video footage of what appears to be the Motorola Xoom 7-inch model has made its way to the web today, and the thing looks pretty thin and sleek (cue Apple legal team for lawsuits). It’s very difficult to tell whether this is actually the smaller version of the Motorola Xoom, but that’s what folks at…
LG announces Optimus Q2 in Korea – thinnest slider EVAR
LG announced recently the Optimus Q2, the thinnest QWERTY slider to date, and a name undoubtedly set to cause confusion when Google searching the device and LG financial results. The Optimus Q2 is an Android 2.3 Gingerbread device with a full, slide-out QWERTY keyboard. But unlike other QWERTY sliders, LG managed to shave a lot…
Pantech Breakout for Verizon boasts 4G LTE capabilities
Looking for another Verizon 4G LTE smartphone? The Pantech Breakout might be a decent alternative to the current offerings from the usual suspects, HTC, Motorola and Samsung. If you have been a fan of Pantech hardware, or are looking for something new, the Pantech Breakout probably won’t disappoint. It’s a DLNA-enabled Android 2.3 Gingerbread device,…
HTC Rhyme (formerly Bliss) leaked and pictured
The HTC Rhyme, formerly known as the HTC Bliss, has been spotted and leaked by German site BestBoyZ. The official-looking press-style photos show that HTC still has it when it comes to designing a smartphone with style, even if it is still unmistakably very HTC-esque. Word is that this device might also be unveiled during…
New battery technology being developed for mobile devices, could extend life up to 50%
Smartphone technology has advanced at a head-spinning rate over the past few years, and our mobile devices can do more than even the most powerful computers could just 15 years ago. Unfortunately, the joy and convenience that we get from these devices are brief and fleeting, because we find ourselves running for our chargers and…
Verizon already looking forward with LTE-Advanced
Verizon has the nation’s fastest 4G LTE network, comparable or even faster than most home broadband connections, but it isn’t going to rest on its laurels. As it continues to deploy LTE networks across the U.S., with plans for a complete overlay by the end of 2013, Verizon is also working on LTE-Advanced. The carrier…