Amy Eichelberg

Sorry BlackBerry users, it appears as though Google has decided to cut all support for their BlackBerry Gmail app starting November 22nd. In an attempt to refocus their strengths onto other projects, the search engine giant just doesn’t think BlackBerry is worth the resources anymore. Google made the announcement just days after unveiling their dedicated Gmail app for iOS. So what does this mean for BlackBerry owners? For anyone who already has the Gmail app, Google’s support officially ends on November 22nd, and for anyone who doesn’t have the app it will no longer be available for download after the […]

Great news for anyone who hates carrying cash around, as PayPal has released the 3.0 version of its Android app adding peer-to-peer (P2P) NFC payment capabilities. With version 3.0, users can directly exchange money from one NFC-equipped phone to another. So how does the update app work? Here’s how the PayPal blog explains the relatively simple process, In order to use the new NFC feature you and a friend will each need any NFC-enabled Android phone and the PayPal app with the Request Money widget installed. Requesting money is a simple process: just enter an amount, and then tap phones. Once your friend

In what appears to be the first unofficial press shot of HTC’s most elusive handset, the HTC Edge has finally leaked out into the wild. According to PocketNow, the Edge would be one of the first smartphones to be powered by a quad-core processor. The AP30 chip would clock in at 1.5GHz and could potentially carry double the speed of previous HTC handsets, like the HTC Rezound. Specs still remain under heavy speculation at this point for the Edge, but PocketNow also alludes to the device sporting a 4.7-inch screen with 720p. Additionally, Beats Audiois expected to come pre-installed on the device

As part of the ongoing Droid RAZR launch festivities, Verizon Wireless announced a new data promotion it will be kicking off beginning on November 8th. The data promotion doubles 4G plan caps as a way to celebrate the Droid RAZR’s pending arrival.The Droid RAZR smartphone is still expected to launch officially on November 11, at 11:11AM. So how does the promo tie in? Reportedly anyone with an LTE-equipped smartphone who gets a $30 data plan from November 8th, will have the bandwidth cap doubled from its normal 2GB to 4GB. The promo doesn’t include any 3G devices where additional bandwidth isn’t as essential. We’re

AT&T had a big day on Sunday as it celebrated the launch of four new handsets for their robust smartphone portfolio. The carrier was most excited to unveil its first two LTE smartphones, the HTC Vivid and the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket. Both devices run Android 2.3 on 4.5-inch screens and with eight-megapixel back cameras. However, the HTC Vivid has the slower 1.2GHz dual-core processor with a 540×960 screen. Meanwhile, the Samsung Skyrocket sports a dual-core 1.5GHz chip with a 480×800 screen. Oddly enough prices were left out for both devices, but AT&T has mentioned in the past that the Vivid would be priced

Thanks to Modaco, we now know a Galaxy Nexus system dump has been released this morning alongside the recovery and boot images from the device. The build of Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) is ICL23D, but it’s important to keep in mind that this is still a developer build and won’t be exactly what you will receive when the phone gets its official release. As far as the G-Nex version it could be either the LTE or GSM variant. Interested for some weekend fun? Check out the download links below. Downloads: System | Boot | Recovery Source

Apple swiftly released iOS 5.0.1 beta 2 to their developer center in an attempt to rectify issues stemming from its first beta build (iOS 5.0.1 beta) released earlier this week. Developers can retrieve the update now via an iTunes sync or an Over The Air (OTA) update. The initial iOS 5.0.1 update was intended to solve reported battery issues that numerous users have reported since either upgrading to iOS 5 or buying a device with it pre-installed. Apple has yet to determine the exact cause for the battery drain. However, it is speculated among the developer community that it could be either a flawed contact cloud sync or

Just recently we received confirmation that carrier C Spire would be the first regional carrier to sell Apple’s iPhone, and speculation grew that a second regional carrier was in negotiation. However, rumors were quickly dispelled that US Cellular​ would follow in their footsteps as they too were offered a chance to sell the iPhone, but decided to turn it down. According to US Cellular CEO Mary Dillon, Apple’s terms were “unacceptable from a risk and profitability standpoint.” Dillion confirmed that network capacity was not an issue and that US Cellular is open to selling the iPhone in the future. We’re not surprised to hear

Who doesn’t enjoy a good deal? Google is hoping that Android users are down for a local bargain with their latest app Google Offers. The company has just released the dedicated Android app, and it is available now for free in the Android Market.    The app enables Android users to receive daily and localized deal notifications pushed out to them without having to use a more generalized or limited app like Google Shopper or Google Wallet. The app also allows the user to organize and redeem deals directly.   As far as the app being compatible on other platforms outside of Android, Google has asked iOS users to “stay tuned” for an

AT&T has started to make good on their promise to bring public Wi-Fi to twenty New York City parks today by launching it in eleven areas to start. Now the public can take advantage of AT&T’s Wi-Fi service in some of New York’s most famous city parks. AT&T started the project in the following areas: Battery Park, Prospect Park, and Astoria Park, Joyce Kilmer Park in the Bronx, Thomas Jefferson Park in eastern Harlem, Herbert Von King Park and McCarren Park Field House in Brooklyn, Rumsey Playfield, Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan, and Clove Lakes Park in

Motorola has officially unveiled the Xoom 2 and Xoom 2 Media Edition today. The Xoom 2 sports a 10.1-inch display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, Android 3.2, 1GB of RAM, and 16GB of storage. Additional spec highlights include Motorola’s new Splash-guard protection, a 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera and a 5 megapixel rear-facing camera. The Xoom 2 Media Edition sports the smaller 8.2-inch display size, and like its Xoom 2 counterpart also comes equipped with Gorilla Glass protection. Users who opt for the Media Edition can look forward to a 20-percent improvement over the original Xoom in the graphics department, and a 178 degree viewing angle perfect for an optimized media

Google confirmed recent rumors by releasing an official Gmail app designed for iPad and iPhone users. The app promises users a new level of speed that was not previously available through accessing Gmail via a web browser. iOS push notifications flag new messages in real time without having to use Exchange. Additional app features include Priority Inbox, labeling, starring, and spam flags. iOS users will be able to pull-to-refresh their inbox which makes it easier to check for new mail. Users also can simply swipe to get to the labels without losing position. Photo attachments now sport a more user friendly and native loader, and it’s

The finalized version of Research In Motion’s (RIM) music service, dubbed ‘BBM Music’ is expected to launch in Canada and the United States later today. BlackBerry users will be able to find the app within the BlackBerry App World for a $5 monthly fee. However, RIM is offering a free two month membership as an incentive to join now. BBM Music subscribers will have to depend on BlackBerry’s messenger service to optimize the music service. A user can only select a maximum of 50 songs without the help of their fellow BBM friends. In order to increase your overall music collection,

Just when we had all but forgotten about the infamous HP TouchPad, it seems as though Best Buy is trying to revive the device through a new bundled deal approach. Best Buy announced that customers who purchase an HP or Compaq laptop, desktop or all-in-one computer can opt to purchase an HP TouchPad tablet for an additional $149. The bundle deal will launch on November 1st. If you aren’t in the market for a notebook, and can’t shake your love for the TouchPad, then you can also purchase the tablet at its initial launch price of $599.99. Man, we miss the days

Sorry T-Mobile users, you won’t get to play with Apple’s iPhone 4S just yet, as regional carrier C Spire announced today that they will become the fourth US wireless carrier to land Apple’s iPhone 4S. Here are the juicy details, and it all goes down starting November 11th. C Spire will offer Apple’s 16GB ($199), 32GB ($299) and 64GB ($399) iPhone 4S models beginning November 11th, and plans will range between $50 and $100 per month. Additionally, Sprint will no longer be the only carrier to wear the unlimited data crown, as C Spire also plans to offer up unlimited messaging and data services for