When it comes to playing games on my mobile devices, I tend to go for the more hardcore games like Rage, Infinity Blade, and Final Fantasy III than casual titles like Angry Birds and Tiny Wings. I do enjoy casual games from time to time, but I tend to enjoy a more deep and enriching…
Nexus S 4G Review – Does a 4G radio breathe life into this aging phone?
The Nexus S – the second “Pure Google” handset is finally getting the carrier treatment that the search giant wanted with the Nexus One. While the Nexus One never made it to all four carriers, the Nexus S just might and Sprint is the second carrier to offer the handset, officially. This time around, instead…
Hands-On: Sony Ericsson Xperia Play [Update: Video]
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play is launching on Verizon next week, bringing classic portable gaming to smartphones. I just got the Rogers model this afternoon, and it’s been hard to stop my day from evaporating into a haze of video games. The Play, as you may know, has a 4-inch 854 x 480 display, a…
HotelTonight adds Las Vegas hotels; Gamblers rejoice!
Last time HotelTonight added new cities, they announced support for Miami and Seattle. Now they’re going for the Sin City tourists, allowing them to book same-day stays (until 2am) at major hotels including Caesars Palace, Trump International Hotel, The Palms and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, among others. The pitch is simple – take last-minute…
Review: Samsung Infuse 4G for AT&T – Screen size matters
The Samsung Infuse 4G for AT&T embodies the three directions that mobile phones seem to be headed – larger screen sizes, thinner bodies and more powerful processors. That’s right – the Infuse 4G manages to wrangle all three, and in a very usable package. Its 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display is rich and vivid, though…
REVIEW: HTC Droid Incredible 2 – Is the sequel better than the first?
When Verizon launched the Droid Incredible last year, it was met with a good amount of fanfare. From its snappy processor, unique design, and overall great performance, many have been waiting for a successor of the hot handset. Well, that time is finally here, as the Droid Incredible 2 brings a handful of upgrades and…
REVIEW: Samsung Galaxy S 2 – The new king of Android?
Not long ago, Samsung was barely a blip in the Android space – back when the smartphone maker gave us devices like the Galaxy and Behold 2, and you could tell that Samsung wasn’t taking Android seriously at the time. However, in early 2010 the Galaxy S was announced, and became an instant hit. Now…
Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Limited Edition – iPad 2 who?
We were lucky enough to get our hands on a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Limited Edition from Google I/O and this second Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet won’t hit the market for nearly a month (June 8). I’ve used the WiFi version extensively for the last few days and felt it would be useful to give…
Hands-on: Sony Ericsson XPERIA Mini and Mini Pro – Small phone, big punch
Alongside all the whiz-bang tech coming out of Google I/O 2011, Sony Ericsson came to the developer-focused conference to show off their new, pint-sized Android smartphones – the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Mini and XPERIA Mini Pro. In an age where smartphone displays seem to be getting bigger and bigger (and pushing the limits of pocketability),…
Review: Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc – Slim is In
Sony Ericsson announced the Xperia Arc at CES back in January, which wowed the crowds with its slimness and style. Their last stab at the big and beautiful powerhouse Android smartphone was the Xperia X10, which launched with out-dated software and unappealing customizations. Since then, Sony Ericsson has dialled things back for the entry level…









