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For the less technologically adept, the thought of jailbreaking an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad might be a little intimidating. A quick glance at Craigslist will prove that there are plenty making a pretty penny off of that intimidation. Kevin Lee, a George Mason University senior, certainly didn’t think that helping a few friends and…
If you’re a fan of the HTC Thunderbolt, like we are, you’re probably wondering where all the ideas and creativity behind the smartphone came from. There’s a lot that goes into making a smartphone, so to show you what went into making the Thunderbolt a reality, HTC has posted an inspiring video that gives you a close-up…
Microsoft isn’t shying away from Apple’s products, as it has just released a Bing iPad app and this program is actually pretty darn cool. The Bing iPad app is similar to the iPhone version but it has been optimized for the larger screen. As you would expect, you can quickly do searches from the top…
In terms of market capitalization, which is defined the share price of your company multiplied by the number of issued shares, HTC has just overtaken Nokia. This is significant because it points to both Nokia’s failures at making the transition to a company known for attractive high end smartphones as well as…
A popular mobile music app, Grooveshark, has been removed from the Android Market for violating developer terms of service. It’s likely to have something to do with copyright infringement since Grooveshark operates by allowing users to upload music to the communal database for others to play on demand. Apple kicked Grooveshark from the iPhone App…
We’re looking at a crowded tablet field with the iPad 2, Samsung Galaxy Tab and the Motorola Xoom but which one is the best? Well, according to a report by Consumer Reports, the Apple tablet bests them all. “So far, Apple is leading the tablet market in both quality and price, which is unusual for…
Chris Walsh of Chevron WP7 fame has developed a new method that lets any Windows Phone user install the latest NoDo update to his or her handset. Microsoft released a support tool for Windows Phone that can be modified to force a handset to update to the pre-NoDo (#7008) and NoDo updates all in a…
New research from analysts over BTIG confirms what many in the industry already know: Verizon’s 4G LTE network is crazy fast and Sprint’s WiMAX network is slow and lacks coverage. The testing methodology involved over 1,000 speed tests done in New York City using an HTC Thunderbolt (pictured above) and HTC EVO 4G. Both devices…
Apple has posted a first iPad 2 commercial on YouTube and on its website. The point here is simple – it’s not just about the specs, it’s about how easy and delightful it is to use the iPad 2. The full text goes like this: This is what we believe: Technology alone is not enough.…
The Near Field Communications Forum, or NFC Forum, has just announced 32 new members, which includes Google. No surprises with the search giant joining the forum – after all, the first Android handset to come built with NFC capabilities is Google’s own Nexus S, which is made by Samsung. NFC seems to be really taking…