Amy Eichelberg

Barnes & Noble  has confirmed the release of iOS, Android, Nook, and Roku apps for its Nook Video service. The series of apps will enable users to watch movies and TV shows that they’ve rented or purchased from the service. Users are also able to watch any items their UltraViolet collection. Videos can also be downloaded for offline viewing. The release of these mobile apps allows Barnes & Noble to better compete with Netflix, Redbox, and more importantly, Amazon. Barnes & Noble plans to heavily push their video services at shoppers of their existing online stores, while suggesting users watch the video through their tablets. Source

Just when you thought that phones couldn’t get any larger, Samsung plans to stretch out your pockets with the Galaxy Mega 6.3. The gigantic phablet is confirmed to hit the US market this month. When the Galaxy Mega 6.3 originally launched it was only available overseas, but apparently Samsung is looking to fill a 6.3-inch void here in the States. The Galaxy Mega sports a large and in charge 6.3″ HD display (720 x 1280), in addition to a dual-core processor clocked at 1.7GHz.While the specs won’t blow your mind, they will hold their own if you’re in the market

AT&T users who fell in love with the HTC One Mini can now mark their calendars with a hard release date of August 23rd. The 4.3-inch handset will now be up for grabs for the mid-range price of $100. This is all provided you aren’t afraid of the commitment that comes along with signing up for a contract.   As a refresher, the HTC One Mini sports spec highlights that include: a 720p display, 4MP UltraPixel camera, Android 4.2, 1,800mAh battery and 1.4GHz dual-core Snapdragon 400 SoC with 1GB RAM. Interested Ma Bell customers can find the full press release and

Say it isn’t so. A gold iPhone 5? Yes, you heard right. Well, at least that is what All Things D is reporting. Apple is expected to launch their next big thing on September 10th and apparently something in a gold hue will make its grand debut. The device is expected to be designed with “an elegant gold tone” and we’re probably looking at more of a champagne color than anything too obnoxious. The report also details that the flagship will likely sport a white face with a gold gilded rear. So, the question becomes why the color gold and

Thanks to the talented ClockworkMod developer Koushik Dutta you will soon be able to stream media from your Android device to Chromecast all with the little help of an app called AirCast. The app, which is still in beta, runs on your Android device and streams video from the gallery, Dropbox or Google Drive to Chromecast. Playback controls can be accessed from within the app or from the notification bar. It’s worth noting that since the app is still in a testing phase the button doesn’t appear in gallery apps on some devices, like the HTC One, and the APK will self

A new firmware update is now available for  Sony Xperia SP (C530X) users. Build version 12.0.A.2.245 is rolling out to HSPA+ (C5302) and LTE (C5303) handsets now. Xperia SP users can now look forward to a transparent notification bar/menu bar/ There are also an additional row of settings in the notification panel and some new Small Apps. We’re always happy to see Sony devices on the receiving end of updates. Have you updated your Sony Xperia SP yet? Don’t forget to let us know in the comments below how the update is treating your device. Source

Thanks to a recently leaked press rendering it appears as though the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 is headed straight to AT&T. The image provided by @evleaks shows off the navy blue plaid device with AT&T’s logo near the rear-facing camera. In addition to the logo, we also know that this particular model, the SGH-I527 Melius, comes equipped with Ma Bell-compatible LTE connectivity. While additional spec details and other details still remain unknown, this press image indicates a stateside launch in our future. The date on the phone does say August 23rd, which could be hinting at an official reveal around that time. Either way we’ll

In an unexpected move the team over at Cupertino released iOS 7 beta 6 as an OTA update. This release caught most people off guard, as Apple typically releases new iOS betas to developers on Monday mornings. Taking into account the build’s small size of 13.5MB on an iPhone 5 also indicates that this update may contain an urgent bug fix. That would explain the odd timing of its release. The full changelog is still unknown at this time, but now that it’s out there in the wild, we’re sure feedback on what the build contains will start flowing into forums

Nokia confirmed today that the official Amber code has been approved. Lumia users worldwide can look for the update to roll out to their device over the coming days/weeks. The software update is a significant one and offers a variety of new features and enhanced apps. For your convenience we have a highlight list for you below. Amber Update Highlights Nokia Glance Screen with the standby clock (excludes the Lumia 520 and 625) New FM radio player Improved Xbox music Enhanced Internet Explorer browser Improved image processing Nokia Smart Camera app Flip to Silence Double-tap to unlock Updated maps The rollout starts

If you are waiting for LG’s latest flagship, the G2, then you will want to head over to Verizon’s sign up page now. The G2 is sporting an impressive spec roster with highlights that include a Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of RAM,  a 5.2″ 1080p display, and a 13MP back-facing camera with anti shake technology. You can’t deny the sleek button layout design which also allows the phone to be super slim. Sadly, we still don’t know when Verizon plans to make the device up for sale but at least you can sign up for all the latest details from Big

Are you a Dropbox user who is looking for a versatile automation tool? Well, look no further as Cloudpipes for Dropbox has you covered. The recently released Android app is both a strong file manager and scheduler that is sure to make your Dropbox experience significantly more convenient. Cloudpipes can be used for file organization, backup or automate file transfers. You can send or receive files from the cloud seamlessly whenever you want in addition to managing your media by scheduling an upload of your Camera folder, or downloading your mp3 playlist every morning. The app also, contains a powerful

Just when you thought 5.5-inch sized smartphones were pushing the envelope, HTC apparently has other plans for our comfort zones. Say hello to HTC’s latest the T6. We got our first taste of the T6 just last week when word got out that HTC was working on a 5.9-inch beast of a smartphone, otherwise known as the HTC One Max. Now, thanks to the always reliable @Evleaks, we can feast our eyes on a very official looking press rendering. The phone appears to be a gigantic HTC One. Exact specifications are still hazy at best, but prior leaks have HTC

Online giant Amazon is always cooking up their next big thing to stay in line with the competition and this time rumor has them working on a game console. According to Game Informer, sources close to the project claim that the device is slated for a release later this year. We’re assuming that Amazon is developing a device that would be in the same niche as existing Android gaming devices like the Ouya. It seems unlikely that Amazon would release a gaming device in the same category as Sony’s PlayStation 4 or Microsoft’s Xbox One. The sources claim that the device should be

The US military has taken the time and energy to provide soldiers with smartphones on the battlefield, but what about the precious time that soldiers are off of the battlefield? Who’s providing cellular service for their personal lives? A new carrier, Defense Mobile, aims at filling that need by teaming up with Sprint to provide service for active-duty forces, reserves and veterans. The provider will offer plans at enlisted rank budgets, ranging from $20 for the basics to $60 for a family plan. The company has already confirmed handsets like the Samsung Galaxy S 4, HTC One and the iPhone 5. Defense Mobile hopes

Bust out your tentative red pen and get ready to mark your calendar for September 10th Apple fans. Yes, it’s that time of year already. According to sources close to All Things D, Apple will unveil its next generation iPhone on that date. Rumors have Apple either releasing an enhanced iPhone 5 with possibly a larger screen, or even a low end model cast in plastic to target the budget minded consumer. Of course, Apple has not commented on if this date will actually hold an official event. We do know that when Apple decides to launch their next big thing