Sprint is rolling out updates for two of its phones, Samsung Epic 4G Touch (its version of the Galaxy S II) and ZTE Fury. After the update, the first device will get software version S:D710:10S:F127 that brings the ability to edit internal “out of office” message in email, as well as fixes for VPN access…
UK: Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S III now just 399 GBP at ASDA
UK supermarket chain ASDA is slashing the price of the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S III. Those you who don’t like signing carrier contracts will be able to get the best Android smartphone (until Optimus G is out) for 399 GBP (about $639) and use it with a network and plan of choice. Yeah, that’s still…
New NOOK tablet pre-orders up over 240% from previous NOOK introductions
Speaking at the Liberty Media Investor Conference in New York City, Barnes & Noble CEO William Lynch noted few interesting things about the new NOOK tablets. For one thing, NOOK seems to be selling like hot cupcakes – pre-orders for the NOOK HD and NOOK HD+ are up over 240% from previous NOOK introductions. That’s…
Here’s what happens when you show a Windows 8 tablet to iPad owners
GeekWire’s Geek on the Street asked iPad owners about their impressions of Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 8 tablets. The handful of people who interacted with the tablet seemed impressed during their short time with the device. Though this is only a few people, the result suggest people use the iPad because it is the most prominent…
Apple’s Maps debacle spawns three great movie-themed parodies
Holy crapple Maps, Batman! Apple’s Maps application is frustrating users and befuddling Batman as it navigates the super hero through a crowded tunnel, a mall and more. Besides this entertaining Dark Night-themed parody, the Movieclips Trailers’ YouTube channel also has two other parodies that feature The Hunger Games and the classic horror movie, The Shining.
Just 18 days after launch, iPhone 5 web traffic volume passes Galaxy S III
It’s always interesting when stories pop up pitting Apple’s flagship iPhone 5 against Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S III device. This time it’s web traffic volume between the two devices. The iPhone 5 has been out for a little under a month now, and in fact Apple announced it one month ago from today, but in…
Happy Birthday! Here’s an iPad… box filled with notepads
“Oops!” That’s what a worker at Walmart is probably saying right now after finding out he or she sold an empty iPad box to a unsuspecting buyer. Well it wasn’t exactly empty, but there sure wasn’t an iPad inside that box. Instead, the customer went home to give the iPad to her daughter as a…
BlackBerry L-Series smartphone shown off in video
If want a sneak peek at RIM’s upcoming BlackBerry 10 operating system and one of its L-series devices than look no further than this video from Hola Telcel. The short clip focuses on the software features of the device, but we can get a quick look at the hardware, too. The phone in the video…
AllThingsD: Apple may unveil iPad mini at October 23rd event
John Paczkowski ofAllThingsD reported on Friday that Apple will hold an invitation-only event on October 23rd to announce the iPad mini. Details on the event’s location were not available, but Paczkowski believes the event could be held on Apple’s Cupertino campus at the company’s town hall auditorium. Sources told him the iPad mini will include…
Sensus case adds new touch surfaces to the iPhone
There are a number of different cases to choose from for the iPhone. However, most of them will only protect your phone, though there are few that include external battery, adding more hours of operation. The upcoming Sensus case is a different kind of accessory – it will not only protect your beloved device, but…









