Well, stop the presses! It looks like AT&T has topped another 3G performance test conducted by PC Mag. Before we get too crazy, let’s keep in mind this is mobile data only. PC Mag said it didn’t test voice quality, dropped calls or coverage areas because it was focused about mobile Internet. Still, it’s a…
iPad vs iPhone – A deeper look at how the iPad compares to iPhone
There are a good number of people out there that will tell you the Apple iPad is little more than a giant iPhone or iPod Touch, and that you’d be better off buying yourself said iPhone or iPod Touch and saving yourself a good amount of green. But, the iPad is more (and sometimes less)…
WWDC preview – iPhone 4G/HD, streaming iTunes and a few surprises
Next Monday, Apple CEO Steve Jobs will take the stage during the Worldwide Developers Conference and will probably introduce the next iPhone. While many of the details of the iPhone 4G/HD have already hit the streets, Apple is sure to pull out a few surprises. Read on after the jump and we’ll give you a…
AT&T proves tiered data pricing is inevitable, but are the new plans a rip off?
AT&T earlier today announced that they will be completely revamping their wireless data plans and bringing in the DataPlus and DataPro pricing tiers to essentially assassinate the current unlimited data plan altogether. Starting June 7th, Big Blue will become the first US wireless carrier to pull the trigger on tiered wireless data plans in preparation…
King of iPhone Novelty Apps ‘iFart’ Denied From Gracing the iPad
Believe it or not, one of the most popular app genres for all mobile phones has got to be novelty apps. Mobile phone users just can’t help but to download apps that allow them to turn their phone into a lightsaber, record audio to be played back as an annoying parrot, or share your fascination…
New Skype iPhone 3G app has been downloaded by “millions”
It looks like iPhone users are very interested in making VoIP calls over 3G networks, as Skype said its 2.0 version of the iPhone app has been well received. “We’ve had millions of downloads to date,” Russ Shaw, Skype’s general manager for mobile, told Reuters. “That’s really positive.” The latest version enables iPhone users to…
Verizon testing Apple iPads on network?
Verizon Wireless is currently testing Apple iPads on its CDMA networks, according to reports from the Boy Genius Report. This report is light on details but there’s confirmation that the device is CDMA, although there may also be some Long-Term Evolution components as well. Verizon is in the middle of an aggressive LTE rollout as…
AT&T Revamps Data Plans: Kills Unlimited, Intros Tethering
Some heavy data users thinking of signing up with AT&T may be crying foul at new data plans just announced today. DataPlus is the basic service, offering 200 MB for $15, while DataPro is $25 monthly for 2 GB. Aaaand that’s about it. Yep, no more unlimited data. If you want to be able to…
Dell Streak’s screen put through a test of strength
The guys over at Engadget either have it out for the Dell Streak, or just testing out the device’s Gorilla Glass screen. We’re going with the latter, but the video is just not easy to watch for nerds like myself. No matter how tough a glass display claims to be, there’s nothing more cringe-inducing than…
HTC Aria Breaks Cover with Android 2.1, 5 Megapixel Camera
The HTC Aria, described as the “smallest Android device” to date, has been spotted on the way to AT&T from HTC. How small is it? Well, that little white paper there is a standard-size business card, meaning the display is between 2.5″ and 2.8″ like the Tattoo or Wildfire. It looks almost like Reducto took…