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Sprint unveils Express: BlackBerry-style Android smartphone for $20
Sprint unveiled a new Android smartphone today for the cost-conscious and the Express is a low-range device that is actually a rebranded Huawei U8350 for the low, low price of about $20 for a two-year contract. It runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread and has a form factor very similar to that of a typical BlackBerry. You’ll find a physical QWERTY keyboard right underneath the small 2.6-inch capacitive touch screen. Flip it over to reveal a 3.2 MP camera capable of flash and video recording. The Express also has turn-by-turn GPS, WiFi, … Read more
George Tinari
New battery technology will allow for devices with 10x longer battery life
Do you think the 10-hour battery life on your iPad 2 is impressive? Imagine 100 hours of battery life, it may not be that far off. That’s what engineers at Northwestern University have technically accomplished with their new lithium-ion battery technology. By poking millions of tiny holes in it, the battery can hold a charge ten times longer and can recharge ten times faster. In the future, these super batteries could dramatically reduce how often we have to recharge our mobile devices. The engineers predict the batteries could potentially get … Read more
George Tinari
In six months, Android device activations double to 200 million
Just six months ago in May, Google announced during its I/O conference that it had activated 100 million Android devices. Today, in the midst of the big Google Music announcement, the company is doubling that number, claiming there are now 200 million activated Android devices. Yes, Android’s plot for world domination continues to move forward. Just yesterday, a fresh batch of numbers from the Gartner oven revealed that Android is now responsible for 52.5 percent of worldwide smartphone sales as of Q3 2011. That’s a dramatic leap ahead of Nokia’s … Read more
George Tinari
Verizon 4G LTE roll-out spreads in Virginia as competition gets intense
The 4G LTE roll-out on Verizon Wireless continues and this time, the carrier has announced it will flick the switch in Roanoke, Virginia and nearby communities on Nov. 17. Last December, Verizon announced a goal of reaching over 185 million Americans by the end of 2011, and in less than one week, it will have fulfilled that promise. Verizon’s LTE network will officially be available in 178 cities nationwide and will cover more than 186 million Americans after Nov. 17. While Big Red pushes forward with 4G speed, it’s now facing the … Read more
George Tinari
Siri coming to older iOS devices? Apple gives a big thumbs down
Well, we can add that to the virtually infinite list of squashed Apple rumors. Siri will not be coming to the iPhone 4, iPad 2, or any iOS devices older than the iPhone 4S. Apple shot down that rumor today in an email to one hopeful iOS user who suggested Apple charge a fee of $19.99 for iPad and previous-generation iPhone users longing to hear Siri’s voice: “iPhone 4 Users and iPod touch 4th generation users pay a fee of 19.99 to upgrade to a ‘special’ build of iOS 5.0.1 … Read more
George Tinari
AT&T remains the preferred carrier for iPhone 4S owners
Even though the iPhone 4 came to Verizon as an alternative carrier in February, the iPhone 4S was the first phone to launch without exclusivity to AT&T. AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint all carry the iPhone 4S nationwide — well, at least when it’s in stock — and even with all the complaints over the years, customers are still choosing AT&T more than any other carrier. Based on statistics from Localytics, more than half of all iPhone 4S units activated are on AT&T. AT&T’s iPhone 4S has claimed 56 percent of … Read more
George Tinari
Panasonic Toughpad is an Android tablet that can take a beating
Panasonic today announced the latest addition to its rugged line of handheld devices called the Toughpad. The Toughpad includes two versions: a 10-inch and 7-inch model and both are powered by Android. The device will carry an app store, peripherals, developer tools, deployment support and you’ll be able to beat the crap out of it. Other noteworthy specs on the Panasonic Toughpad A1 include the following: OS: Android™ 3.2 (Honeycomb) Processor: Marvell 1.2 GHz Dual-Core Processor Storage: 16GB Optional Storage: MicroSD optional up to 32GB RAM: 1GB LP-DDR2 Display: 500 nit, daylight readable,10.1? XGA (4:3), Battery Life: 10 … Read more
Charles West
iPhone 4S promises to be top phone in the U.S. this quarter
Canaccord Genuity has been doing its homework crunching the numbers, and it has come up with the conclusion that the iPhone 4S will almost certainly be the top-selling phone in the United States for this quarter. “Our monthly channel checks indicated very strong sales trends for the new iPhone 4S and lower priced legacy iPhone 4 and 3GS models,” said analyst T. Michael Walkley. According to the report, sales in October already point to the success of the iPhone 4S in Q4 2011. Canaccord Genuity indicates that it was the top-selling … Read more
George Tinari
Study: Android hardware repairs are costing carriers up to $2 billion
One of the reasons why Android has become so popular when you look at it from a market share perspective is because of hardware choice. Consumers can choose a top of the line Android phone selling for $300 on contract or lower range handsets that can get as low as $30 or even free. Does the value of that initial investment remain long-term? A study by wireless services firm WDS says no. The problem mainly resides within the hardware – It’s just not good enough. Unlike Apple and Research In … Read more