The last we had heard about the BlackBerry tablet, code-named Cobalt, is that it would have both Wi-Fi and 3G, but according to rumours from the Wall Street Journal, it might just piggyback on a BlackBerry smartphone’s internet connection, presumably via Bluetooth. This wouldn’t be entirely uncalled-for, since the early rumours pitched the tablet as…
Archives for 2010
T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide rooted
Get ready to root friends, as the myTouch 3G Slide is now ready to be tinkered with thanks to the hacker eugene373. The process is a little complex so pay attention, as you first have to download this Slide Root file. Put this into the SDK directory, open the command prompt to the SDK/Tool Directoy…
Samsung Galaxy S Pro to be Sprint’s next 4G phone
The EVO 4G is already delighting many users but Sprint subscribers may soon be getting another handset that can utilize its WiMax services. The Samsung Galaxy S Pro will be the carrier’s second 4G handset and it looks pretty darn good. The handset should be like the excellent Galaxy S but with a full, five-row…
FlightView Updated With BlackBerry Storm Support
The FlightView BlackBerry travel app has been updated with Storm compatibility. It’s a pretty neat app that lets you look up flight maps for specific routes, and watch your progress of planes in the air, so you know just how close your friends are to landing. There’s native calendar integration so you can get all…
E3 2010: Nintendo Unveils Nintendo 3DS; Takes 3D Pictures; No Glasses Required
During Nintendo’s E3 press conference, it was revealed that they would be jumping into the 3D gaming scene with the Nintendo 3DS. The Nintendo 3DS will be the first 3D consumer device that doesn’t require 3D glasses in order for them to function. The Nintendo 3DS comes with a 3.5″ widescreen display on the top…
SoundHound launches free and premium applications for Android
If you use Shazam for your Android phone now, then its time you saw the light – the superior SoundHound music tagging app is now available on the Android Market, and has more features and capabilities than any competitor of its kind. SoundHound is a music recognition application, which is similar to the popular Shazam…
iPhone preorder madness – Apple, AT&T stores crushed by iPhone 4 pre-orders [Update: Use the Apple Store app]
Think people are excited about the iPhone 4? The next smartphone from Apple went live for preorders this morning and the websites for AT&T and Apple couldn’t keep up with the demand. The preorder capability went live early this morning and many users have been reporting multiple problems. AT&T’s servers appear to be overwhelmed too…
BlackBerry Bold 9800 Slider to be Renamed to Torch?
Although it’s been spotted clearly with Bold branding, the upcoming BlackBerry 9800 slider may get a whole new family of its own, called Torch. The decision hasn’t been firmly made according to rumours, but apparently it’s being seriously considered. The Torch name is likely not getting confused with a codename, since we already know the…
AT&T defends voice quality
If you’re on an iPhone in a major metropolitan city, you know that AT&T’s voice quality and service can be a joke. But AT&T’s CEO Randall Stephenson said the company is working hard to address this and that the voice service is almost where it should be. “We’ve been going hard at the voice quality…
Want Apple Store Perks on the iPhone Without Using Safari? There’s an App For That (iPhone PreOrder With No Fuss)
Last night, it was rumored that there would be an Apple Store app for the iPhone as the latest handset gets closer to launch. How quickly things turn around. Just this morning, a new app for the iPhone came about and – guess what? – it’s for the Apple Store. That’s right. If you’re getting…