It’s not like iPhone users are the only folks on the AT&T network, so the carrier’s voice and data issues aren’t limited to just those smartphone users. Android is all up in that business now with the Backflip and HTC Aria on AT&T’s network, so it’s only fair that those customers get to bitch about…
Sprint Launches 3G/4G USB Modem 250U Today
If you’re constantly on the go and in search of data, Sprint has just launched the 3G/4G USB Modem 250U today. Naturally, like most of Sprint’s USB modems and mobile hotspots, this particular one is made by Sierra Wireless. The modem will allow you to get onto Sprint’s 3G network, and if you’re in one…
Apple Crushes It with 3 Million iPads Sold in 80 Days
Remember back in December and early January when analysts and armchair journalists were predicting the failure of the Apple iPad? There was no market for it and Apple would have to create one, they said. A tablet computer is a niche product and would have no practical use. Between notebooks, netbooks and smartphones, a tablet…
Apple Surprises iPhone Pre-order Customers With June 23 Delivery Date?
Apple has apparently been sending out e-mails telling iPhone customers who are set up for iPhone 4 home deliveries that they will be getting their handsets a day early – June 23. Say what?! Apple is notorious for keeping strict launch and delivery dates and have gone as far as telling delivery companies not to…
Farewell Once More, Sweet Unlimited 3G for the iPad
Remember when AT&T announced its ridiculous (or ridiculously awesome, depending on whom you ask) new data plans? The one where unlimited data would forever be gone? Yeah, well the unlimited option finally disappeared from the Apple iPad 3G today and we shed a single tear. However, for those who purchased the iPad prior to June…
Android-Robo Is the Cutest Android Ever!
Don’t you ever wish that you could have the Google Android robot sit atop your desk and control it from your Android handset? Well, such a thing exists and it’s probably the cutest live Android we’ve seen – and we’ve seen statues, toys and everything else in between. Hideyuki Takei and Reo Matsumura have built…
iBooks Now Available for iPhone and iPod touch
Today has been a sweet day for iPhone owners as multitasking apps finally went live, but add to that the availability of iBooks and it’s a great day. Admittedly, I felt a little jealous when the reading application was announced for the iPad, but I kept telling myself it’s just a matter of time before…
Gmail Web App for iPad Gets Fresh Changes
One of the best reasons to have an Apple iPad is to handle all your web and e-mail stuff, so I’m happy to see that Google has refreshed its Gmail web app just for the iPad. When you’re composing mail on your iPad, you’re probably used to seeing the split pane window and for some…
Best Buy iPhone 4 Inventories Look Depressing
The launch of the Apple iPhone 4 is drawing near and stores like Best Buy, Radio Shack and Wal-Mart are getting ready and stocking up. If this launch is going to be anything like the past, and I’m thinking it’s probably going to be a lot worse, stock levels are going to be drained quickly…
Verizon Gets Into ‘User Trials’ for LTE, Technical Trials Complete
It wasn’t long ago that Verizon wrapped up its LTE tests in Boston where footage of tests in a pizza parlor, and recently the carrier has announced that its 4G technical trials are complete. During those tests, Verizon’s LTE network was reaching speeds of 8.55Mbps down and 2.8Mbps up, which is nearly ten times faster…