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Fujitsu develops technology that allows any smartphone to take 3D photos
You know how 3D smartphones are steadily getting traction, though not all major handset makers are on board with the idea. Nevertheless, Fujitsu thinks there’s money to be made in this market and rather than releasing its own device, it made a technology that allows any smartphone to capture 3D images. This magic is done by affixing a small attachment onto the lens of a smartphone, with the captured images processed via remote computer to convert it into 3D photo. The mentioned attachment directs outside light from two different directions … Read more
Dusan Belic
HTC One X’s camera can be controlled by a Bluetooth headset
The verdict has already been out that the HTC One X is one bad-ass device. We’ve known this ever since we reviewed the HTC One X ourselves. The feature that seemed to be all the rave with most technology sites, is the handsets’ awesome camera. The camera prompted our very own Marin Perez to call it, “Incredible,” and “one of the best cameras he’s ever seen on a phone.” Just when you thought the phone’s camera features could’t get anymore sicker, think again. In turns out some dude from the … Read more
Charles West
Sprint: Even with 4G LTE, CDMA isn’t going anywhere
During a “Network Vision” event at CTIA 2012, Sprint reiterated its plans to roll out 4G LTE but the company is insistant that its CDMA 3G technology won’t be going away any time soon. Sprint’s SVP Bob Azzi said the network rollout is meant to improve the company’s 3G network, as well as deploy 4G LTE in the 1900 MHz and 800 Mhz bands (the last one is pending FCC approval). T-Mobile will also be rolling out its 4G LTE and it took some not-so-subtle shots at Sprint while at … Read more
Marin Perez
Vonage updates its apps to allow photo and location sharing
Vonage has once again updated its mobile apps for iPhone and Android smartphones. The new version of the app goes beyond basic VoIP capabilities (that allow you to save some cash on International calling and messaging) to also include sharing capabilities to the mix. As a result now you will be able to share photos and your location with other Vonage Mobile users. Moreover, now you will see the per-minute calling rates for anyone in your address book, as well as remaining credits above address book. Finally, there are under … Read more
Dusan Belic
Verizon reps tout 4G Android phones over iPhone
If you walk into a Verizon Wireless store knowing you want a smartphone, but are unsure about which one to get, the likeliness that you’ll walk out of that store with a 4G Android phone is pretty high. After numerous reports from ordinary consumers looking to buy a phone, Verizon pushed really hard to get them to buy an Android handset instead. David Goldman of CNN Money decided to find out for himself if this was true by conversing with ten different Verizon representatives. “Here’s what I found,” he said. “Next … Read more
George Tinari
Twilio brings its voice and messaging APIs to Windows Azure
Twilio, cloud communications provider we covered for few times in the past, is bringing its voice and messaging APIs to Windows Azure customers. As a result, developers whose apps require features such as interactive voice response, mobile app distribution via SMS, call automation or two-factor authentication, will be able to use Twilio’s REST API to get a flexible, scalable and reliable way to access global telecommunications networks. But that’s not all — to further sweeten the deal (and get some users right from the bat), Twilio is providing developers with … Read more
Dusan Belic
iPad 4G claims under fire in the UK
The Advertising Standards Authority is questioning Apple’s use of 4G LTE as a legitimate feature of the iPad in the United Kingdom. While the rollout of LTE technology is moving along quickly in the United States and Canada, in the UK, almost no one has access to it yet Apple still advertises certain models of the iPad to have that capability. A letter from one complainant in the matter said that Apple had “advised us that no further reference to the 4G capabilities of the iPad will be made on … Read more
George Tinari
Verizon introduces new prepaid smartphone and mobile hotspot plans
Verizon Wireless is unveiling some new goodies for its prepaid customers today. Starting today, there’s a refreshed set of monthly data plans for both smartphone and hotspot users to choose from. The first change is for Verizon’s prepaid smartphone users. A new data plan available starting May 1st bundles unlimited talk and text messaging plus 1GB of data for $80 per month. Not too shabby, right? The plan will only be valid with the prepaid Samsung Illusion, but presumably as Verizon starts offering more prepaid smartphones, you’ll have a wider selection … Read more
George Tinari
SMS leads to lying, deception and cheating? [Infographic]
So how do we use SMS? According to the following infographic, prepared by Online-Education.net, text messaging could lead to lying, deception and cheating. In fact in a study of college students, 95% said they felt more deceived in texts than in video chats which may not be that surprising since there’s no eye contact or voice inflection. Moreover, emotions and body language aren’t visible, and you can plan your communication in advance… This and other data is neatly presented in an infographic below. Check it out and let us know … Read more
Dusan Belic
Bluetooth SIG launches Developer Portal
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) launched its Bluetooth Developer Portal to help developers and engineers learn the basics of Bluetooth device and application design. In other words, here you’ll find a collection of resources like training tools, forums, quick-start guides, and webinars to help you create apps using standardized Bluetooth data profiles. The mentioned webinars are especially emphasized with first one starting on April 30, providing practical training on Bluetooth application and device design and implementation. The Bluetooth Developer Portal was unveiled on the heels of last year’s launch … Read more
Dusan Belic
Sprint: Next iPhone will still have unlimited data plan
We’re all expecting the next iPhone to have 4G LTE support and many of you may be wondering what this will mean for your data caps. Well, Sprint CEO Dan Hesse is saying that the next iPhone on Sprint will continue to have unlimited data even if it has 4G. “I’m not anticipating the unlimited plan would change by that point,” Hesse said in an interview with Sprint. “That’s our distinctive differentiator.” Sprint’s CEO didn’t confirm that the next iPhone would have LTE but he did say that if it … Read more