Amy Eichelberg

Not long after HP announced that the once dead, but now revived webOS platform would be supported through the open source community, another update has just been released. This one bumps TouchPads to version 3.0.5, while Pre 2 and Pre 3 handsets are inching their way up to version 2.2.4. Both handsets will receive calendar and messaging enhancements, while the Pre2 will receive improved Skype support and MAP for Bluetooth. Don’t worry, TouchPads won’t be left out, as they will now receive added support for HTTP live streaming. For any webOS owners looking for the complete change log or wish […]

Microsoft is no stranger to the patent agreement games, and in a recent strategic move the software company has just lured in LG. As elaborated in a rather celebratory press announcement Microsoft stated that the deal covers “LG’s tablets, mobile phones and other consumer devices running the Android or Chrome OS Platform.” What grabs our attention is that with this deal Microsoft now covers 70 percent of all Android smartphones sold in the US. It’s undeniable that 70 percent is a staggering market share to cover here in the US. Love or hate the patent warfare, it looks as though

According to Mobile Burn, Sprint has confirmed that an original landing page for their Galaxy Nexus was incorrect in stating it would have only 16GB of storage. The Now Network reaffirmed that just like Verizon’s model, their Galaxy Nexus will also rock 32GB of internal storage space. Sprint subscribers hoping to get a slice of their own Ice Cream Sandwich can now rest assured that they will have plenty of room for all of their apps, pictures, and music. Sprint also confirmed that they would be correcting the landing page (pictured below) to reflect the 32GB correction.   Source

Surprising the world at Intel’s CES 2012 keynote address today was Motorola Mobility’s Sanjay Jha with an announcement of his own. Jha showed up just in time to break the news that a multi-year, multi-device agreement had been sealed between the two companies.The deal promises Intel Atom processors to be power up Motorola hardware alongside the Android OS. An excerpt from the press statement elaborates, The collaboration, which also covers tablets, will combine Intel’s leadership in silicon processor technology and computing innovation with Motorola’s mobile device design expertise to deliver products that have the high performance, long battery life and

The popular news application from The Daily, which has done phenomenally well on the iPad, has now been announced as heading towards the Android Market thanks to Verizon Wireless. The two companies have decided to join forces to bring Verizon users the subscription based application to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 first. The Verizon flavored tablet will ship with the news app pre-loaded on it. Additionally, the new Galaxy Tab 7.7 will receive the application at a later time. Verizon has yet to release any information on additional devices slated to get the app in the future. As a side

As Google pushes onward with its social network efforts, the search giant has unwrapped a new addition to its user experience and of course, tied in its beloved Google +. Appropriately dubbed ‘Your World’, the company aims at offering users comprehensive search results that prioritizes content generated by you and those in your (Google +) circles. Google hopes that now users will be able to find contacts, images, and even blog posts in an easier fashion. Now for those of you concerned about your privacy, all searches will be performed by default over SSL. Additionally, users may opt-out of Your

We had a sneaky suspicion today would be a big day in wireless news, and it comes as no surprise that Verizon chose today to make the Droid 4 finally official. The highly anticipated handset will ship with Android 2.3.5, and with the promise of an Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade in the coming months after its launch. Don’t be fooled by the handset’s slim, half an inch thick profile for a QWERTY slider, as the specs don’t disappoint. Underneath its 4-inch qHD display lies a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB of RAM, and 16GB of memory. Additional spec highlights include an

During the AT&T Developer Summit at CES, Ma Bell beefed up their handset portfolio today by unveiling the illusive Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD. The smartphone rocks an uber thin design and brags an impressive 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED display at 1280 x 720 resolution. Additional spec highlights include a 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, LTE support, and a removable battery. AT&T is staying quiet on pricing for now, but plans to launch the Skyrocket HD within the “coming months”. Continue on for the full AT&T Developer Summit PR. AT&T Unveils 4G LTE Android Smartphones and Tablet Planned for Early 2012AT&T

In the middle of the CES 2012 madness, Sprint managed to quietly release its official page for their 4G LTE network. Lucky Sprint subscribers residing in the Dallas, Atlanta, Houston and San Antonio areas can now expect to see 4G coverage alongside “improved 3G coverage” during the first half of 2012. As if 4G LTE coverage wasn’t exciting enough, Sprint also announced that the first device to sport the LTE love will be a Sprint flavored Samsung Galaxy Nexus.The Now Network didn’t stop there with the good news and shared that Google Wallet, the LG Viper, and a brand spanking

Lenovo kicked off CES Unveiled by unwrapping the sequel to its first Android tablet in the form of the IdeaTab S2. Impressively, the 10-inch tablet will be one of the first slabs to ship Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) out of the box. Sporting the new 1.7GHz dual-core Snapdragon MSM8960 processor, the IdeaTab S2 is sure to satisfy performance needs with its increased clock speed and more efficient chip design. For consumers looking to transform their tablet into a temporary computer with a full keyboard and trackpad on the go, the S2 plays on the same full docking concept as

ASUS in a recent presentation in Taiwan confirmed its commitment to Windows 8 tablets, as well as confirming its efforts for the Android platform. Eee Systems chief Samson Hu stated that there would be an “ARM-based tablet using Microsoft’s new OS”. for 2012. Hu also alluded to a September release date, and mentioned that the device would surface before the year’s end. Hu continued to outline that ASUS would actively continue to compete with Apple’s iPad 3 by designing a 10-inch tablet with a high resolution screen. This device could be either an entirely new model or an upgrade to

Thanks to several marketing posters plastered in the public area of this year’s CES Las Vegas Convention Center, we now have confirmation on Samsung’s latest little lady, the Galaxy Note. Oddly enough, the marketing banner appears to be a Photoshop rendition of the device as there are no 4G LTE indicator to be found. However, the AT&T branding is plain as day which leaves little to the imagination on whether or not the device is headed to Ma Bell. Additional details are bound to surface tomorrow during Samsung’s official press event, and we’re here to bring you all the latest

After a leaked marketing poster popped up yesterday in an AT&T corporate store, it looks like the Pantech Element is finally ready to come out of hiding. Official today, the eight-inch slab is now available for pre-order at AT&T stores. Even though the device has yet to reach most stores for demo purposes, it is confirmed to start shipping on January 22nd. Speculated pricing has also been confirmed at $300 with a two-year contract or $450 for those of us who live with commitment issues. Interested consumers can look forward to a slightly customized Android 3.2 OS alongside other major

It seemed like only yesterday when Windows Phone Marketplace hit their 50,000 app milestone, and now WP7 enthusiasts and developers alike have another reason to celebrate as the company is expanding once more. Microsoft is now reaching its global arm into Argentina, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Peru and the Philippines. Despite the virtual store not being live just yet in these six new markets, eager developers are able to submit their apps now for early certification consideration. Early app submission benefits Microsoft as well, as they are able to have plenty of apps for their consumers once they’re ready to launch

As the Pantech Element LTE tablet has been under heavy speculation that it would make its official appearance at CES 2012, it comes as no surprise that marketing material has leaked out prior to its launch. It appears that a corporate AT&T store received official marketing posters for the tablet, and even took it upon themselves to throw up the ads in an eager fashion for everyone to see. According to Engadget’s tipster, the tablet sports a waterproof 8-inch display with a 1.5GHz CPU, 16GB of internal storage and of course, AT&T LTE speeds. The device is expected to be