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Not to beat the dead, rotting horse that is the story of Android fragmentation, but we’re being reminded again of how annoying it can be to deal with software updates and upgrades when you leave it up to the carriers and manufacturers. It’s not a pretty thing, either, when we see carriers like Sprint losing…
Facebook fans must have been feeling pretty bummed when Facebook Places was announced, but was initially available only on the iPhone. While it’s taken a long while to hit other platforms, BlackBerry users can now look forward to the geo-location feature in Facebook. The news comes from an announcement from RIM that the Facebook application…
Now that front-facing cameras are becoming commonplace on smartphones, Yahoo! decided to add video chatting capabilities to its messenger on Android. Additionally, Yahoo! mail has a few new features – like linking multiple accounts and viewing photo attachments in a gallery – with the new updates. The updated version of Yahoo! Messenger includes a host…
We mentioned the ZTE Peel for the iPod touch just a few days ago possibly landing at Sprint on November 14. Today, Sprint confirmed that the iPod touch sleeve will indeed be available on that day and added a few extra details along with it as well. In case you’re hearing about the ZTE Peel…
When I think of Hasbro, I think of Transformers and G.I. Joe, but it looks like it can make a splash in a new way with the iPhone and iPod touch. As if those retina displays don’t pop enough, Hasbro is looking to bring some 3D action onto the iPhone and iPod touch. Remember those…
Have you been sitting around in the Great White North waiting for a reason to splurge on a new Android handset in the neighborhood of around $549.99 without a contract? Perfect, because the Dell Streak is now hitting Rogers and it’s coming to you contract free. Of course, it costs a little extra without the…
Samsung announced the Continuum today and we gave a quick run down of the handset and its features during our live blog. Afterwards, we got some quick hands on time with the new Android device. It’s very much like other Samsung handsets of late: thin and light, fingerprint-magnet back casing and a relatively solid build.…
Clearwire recently laid off 15% of its staff, announced the delay of its own branded smartphone and retail stores and mentioned that it might run into some short-term funding issues. However, Sprint, who owns 54% of Clearwire, says that the 4G/WiMax service provider might not have too much to worry about. Dan Hesse, CEO of…
Recently, mobile payment reader Square opened up its doors to the public after being in a private pilot program for a few months, and the floodgates have opened up along with it. Square now processes millions of dollars every single week with no signs of slowing down. The convenience of making and receiving payments with…
Antennagate, Glassgate, whatevergate be damned – the Apple iPhone is still outselling a number of industry veterans and looks to double its market share by next year. For current smartphone owners, it looks like the iPhone or an Android device is the phone of choice next year. “More than 56% of current smartphone users are…