Most of the high-end smartphones nowadays (EVO 4G, Droid Incredible) are using Qualcomm’s 1 GHz Snapdragon processor but there may be a new player on the block, as Texas Instruments has introduced its own Cortex A8 1 GHz system-on-a-chip. TI’s AM3703 and AM3715 are part of the OMAP35x line and the first round come in…
Archives for 2010
iPhone 4 ad spoofed with Glee’s Jane Lynch
If you’re a fan of the comical stylings of Glee‘s Jane Lynch, you’ll love this new iPhone 4 ad spoof created by Take180.com. With the iPhone 4 officially outed, it was only a matter of time before we got wind of a spoofed commercial. The ad starts off like all those “I’m a Mac, I’m…
Eat it Jobs – Adobe, Greystripe bring Flash to iPhone, iPad
Apple may not want Flash on the iPhone and iPad, but Adobe is working with Greystripe to bring Flash ads to these devices. The partnership will allow developers to use Flash-authored ads to create rich-media advertisements in apps on the iPhone, iPad, Android and throughout the mobile web. Greystripe’s technology will translate the ads to…
Android 2.2 (Froyo) coming to a MyTouch 3G near you ‘soon’
HTC has recently come out and said that if your device was made this year, there’s a good chance that it will see the Android 2.2 (Froyo) update in the future. Sadly, the MyTouch 3G was not made this year, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be getting some Froyo love! The screenshot above says…
Verizon backs US Senate bill to reward states for texting-and-driving bans
We love when highly-visible companies like Verizon Wireless formally endorse legislation that promotes complete bans on texting while driving. With research showing that sending text messages while behind the wheel of a multi-ton car is as dangerous as driving drunk (even more so, in some cases), it’s become clear that texting and driving can kill.…
Ford’s ‘Send To SYNC’ Beams Google Maps Directions to Ford SYNC Vehicles
We’ve been writing about Ford’s SYNC service for quite some time now, and who can blame us, their continual update to their service calls for some attention. Today is another one of those updates, but this by far has got to be one of the coolest updates yet. Ford announced today a new update to…
Camera-Based Gesture Control for Android Offered by eyeSight
Gesture recognition through a smartphone’s camera certainly isn’t something we’ve never seen before, but it’s a rare sight on Android. eyeSight, based out of Israel, has been working on Symbian for awhile now, and is making the jump to Android, allowing you to mute incoming calls, navigate GPS menus, documents, and web pages, control music,…
Sprint offers tips on how to improve Sprint HTC EVO 4G battery life, including carrying an extra battery
There’s no doubt that the Sprint HTC EVO 4G has a huge problem with battery life – that’s one of the few “cons” we mentioned in our EVO 4G review. What with the most sought-after Android phone of 2010 boasting a 4.3-inch display, a 1Ghz processor, and an Android 2.1 OS that’s capable of running…
Windows Phone 7 Marketplace bans porn
If you were hoping to download some naughty apps for your upcoming Windows Phone 7 smartphone, you’re out of luck because Microsoft will be taking Apple’s lead and not allow sexually-suggestive apps in the Windows Marketplace for Mobile. This was just part of the new policies Microsoft laid out for its upcoming mobile platform, which…
iPhone 4 Camera Samples Surface
Those of you who have caught some of the samples from the iPhone 4’s 5 megapixel camera at the WWDC announcement might want a closer look. Well, this batch of the supposed undoctored originals have surfaced, and they’re right here for your discriminating eye. Take a look for yourself at the full size pictures and…