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With Fall right around the corner, Sony is planning to launch its first attempt into the Android tablet ecosystem. What was first known as the Sony S1, will be now called the Tablet S according to Engadget. Over the past couple of months, we’ve seen this slate with an interesting form factor, which highlights a distinct curve…
The Swype virtual keyboard has been updated to beta 3.25 with a couple of handy new features. The most flashy of them are new gestures that are made by tracing from the Swype key in the bottom-left. Trace up to A to select everything in the current text box, trace to C to copy it,…
[Update: We have chosen commenter “Ktoler77” as the winner of the Asus Transformer prize pack. Ktoler77 has 48 hours to respond to our email. Once they respond, this giveaway will officially be over and we’ll proceed to ship out their prize to them.] The end of Summer is fast approaching which not only means I…
It’s back to school season and for a lot of parents, that means buying your kid a laptop or new computer to help them do their homework. This is especially important for kids going off to college because it’s nearly impossible to be a functional student nowadays without a computer. But tablets are increasingly becoming…
Mobile app ad agency Inneractive recently released an infographic detailing some data they’ve gathered after dishing out ads across multiple platforms. While some, like iPhone and Symbian, were more or less split evenly, Android app usage leaned towards male with 61%, and BlackBerry eked towards females with 59%. The infographic also dives into which app categories…
Microsoft isn’t too happy about Motorola and its Android phones, so it’s taking the manufacturer to court. If you remember not too long ago, Microsoft is receiving licensing fees from HTC for the latter’s Android handsets. Now Microsoft is alleging that Motorola is infringing on seven of its patents, and may ask for an injunction…
While the jury is still out on whether a tablet can replace a laptop, it is clear that tablets can be very useful for students. Whether it’s for reading text books, using specially-designed educational apps or just consuming web and social media contact, a tablet can be a valuable part of a student’s arsenal. Let’s…
We all know that apps can help you study and be quite educational but all work and now play makes Jack and Jill dull boys and girls. So, we’ll take a look at some of the best apps to help you blow off some steam after spending hours hitting those books. 1. Angry Birds Yes,…
If you’re going off to college, this could be the very first time that you’re living on your own and that can be legitimately scary. Luckily, there are a host of mobile apps and services which can help you adapt to life on your own. We’re going to take a look at five apps which…
While I understand that the monthly costs of smartphones may be too much for many students, I sincerely believe that these mobile computers can greatly add to a student’s life. Whether it’s quick access to e-mails, directions to class, or even social media on the go, having a smartphone can have a significant impact on…