The Apple iPhone 4 is a massive success already and the handset may go on and sell 1 million units today alone but that doesn’t mean everything’s gravy, as we’ve already seen scattered reports of problems with the handset. It’s way too early to say that the hardware was muffed, as Apple generally does a…
Apple iPhone 4 lines are crazy (with video)
The overwhelming demand for the Apple iPhone 4 means one thing: be prepared for long lines. Around the country, millions of Apple fanatics are queuing up to get their shiny, new handset. Many of these people were able to get through the preorder chaos and wanted to pick up their handsets at the store. If…
Apple could sell 1 million iPhone 4 units today
We knew that Apple’s iPhone 4 would be a success but BusinessWeek is saying that the company may be able to sell 1 million units on launch day! To put that in perspective, Apple’s previous handsets (the 3G and 3GS) were considered massive successes because these units sold one million units in their launch weekend.…
Hands-on (HD video) of Verizon Motorola Droid X
We were at the event held this morning by Verizon, Motorola and Adobe this morning for the introduction of the Droid X and we were able to walk away with the latest Android smartphone. (Check out our full Verizon Motorola Droid X review) The fist thing that jumps out at you is the big screen.…
eBay acquires mobile app developer RedLaser
In a move that could make your iPhone a great shopping tool, eBay has just acquire RedLaser, the barcode-scanning app. The synergy is apparent: use your scanning app on a product you see in a store and it will scan eBay’s database for similar products. I’m sure it will soon come to the official eBay…
Apple guide for iPhone 4 and iOS 4 is live
Apple has just posted its official user guides for the iPhone 4 and iOS 4, so you can get your fill of its latest products even if you’re not waiting in line. The iOS 4 user guide (PDF) is full of what you’d expect: information about the Mail, Calendar, iPod and other features. One of…
Apple iPhone 4 – Interview with dude first in line in San Francisco
If you thought we were crazy for lining up for the iPhone 4 (live stream’s going strong, folks), get a load of Chris Bank: he’s been in front of the main San Francisco Apple store since Monday night to be first in line for an iPhone 4. Bank said he’s been a long-time BlackBerry customer…
White Apple iPhone 4 won’t hit until late July
If you were hoping to get a hold of the white version of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 4, you’re going to have to wait for a while because the company doesn’t expect it to hit until the later end of July. In a statement, the company said: White models of Apple’s new iPhone 4 have proven…
Verizon, Motorola intro Droid X to battle iPhone 4
In an attempt to battle Apple’s iPhone 4 on AT&T, Verizon introduced the Motorola Droid X Wednesday and the Android-powered handset is packed full of killer features. The most appealing feature of the device is the large 4.3-inch capacitive touch screen. This puts it in the same class as the EVO 4G but we’ve seen…
Google Maps for Android gains train schedules, other features
Google just keeps improving its Maps application for Android, as the 4.3 version now includes train schedules, deeper Latitude integration and quicker ways to search. A cool new addition is the ability to quickly check out the upcoming schedules for public transit stations. This is probably more useful in certain cities (like mine) than others,…