Amy Eichelberg

Just days after the Toshiba Thrive tablet shipped into the awaiting arms of many enthusiastic new owners, the forums were buzzing with a variety of issues. Users would experience extreme difficulty reviving the tab out of sleep mode without resorting to a full solid re-boot. Additional issues included sporadic system freezes and the device powering on by itself. Good news though as Toshiba has seemingly made good on their promise to provide a solution. The company has developed a fix for the tablet’s sleep issues and will release it “early next week” via the Service Station app. Additionally, the update will improve the device’s “multimedia playback capabilities.” […]

Move over Android and iOS there’s a new player in town. Well, not yet exactly as a new operating system was launched today with high hopes. Creator Alibaba introduced its first device running on their own unique platform,the Tianyu K-Touch Cloud W700. What’s unique about this device is that it will be enabled by Aliyun, Alibaba’s cloud based platform. The device is said to have a combo cloud and web based focus that will feature elements like e-mail and search but will also support web-based apps. The device will also automatically back up call, photo, and text data in the cloud. Linux is speculated

Well, what do we have here? Looks like an unnamed device appearing to be the possible successor to the Motorola Atrix. Judging from the leaked images, the device sports a similar design to the current Atrix 4G with the rounded display of the Nexus S, combined for an overall sleek look.  We also couldn’t help but noticed the AT&T logo splashed on the home screen. The AT&T logo may or may not indicate this device’s future on the AT&T network. While we don’t know what this beautiful device is called yet, we can confirm a few device specs including 8 megapixel camera with 1080p video capture, HDMI connectivity,

August 1st may just mean the rent is due for the rest of us, but Kyocera Echo users can look forward to finally receiving the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) update they’ve been waiting for. Update 2.002SP is slated to roll out next Monday and finally move the device from Android 2.2 (Froyo) to the latest build. The update will bring with it some Gingerbread goodies including SWYPE, security patches, improved hardware performance, and a more responsive user interface. Sprint in their usual fashion plans to roll out the update over a four day period. Source

Toshiba-Fujitsu announced that they will be the first official vendor to launch the world’s premier ‘Mango’ device. The announcement followed right behind news that the Windows Phone 7.5 was finally released to manufacturers. The unique smartphone will launch in Japan only to start, with a less unique name,the IS12T. Exclusively with carrier KDDI, the IS12T will also be the first Windows Phone-powered smartphone to launch in Japan. Japanese consumers will be able to enjoy the below device highlights:  1GHz Snapdragon processor 32GB of storage 13.2-megapixel camera 3.7-inch WVGA display The Toshiba-Fujitsu announcement will hopefully be the first of many Windows Phone

Hold onto your Android device and get ready for a newly redesigned Android Market equipped with apps, books, and movies. The new update brings the market to version 3.0.27 and sports a new user interface which has many Android fans buzzing. U.S. users will now have access to purchase and download eBooks in addition to a movie rental service allowing users to stream movies straight to their Android devices. Here is what Google had to say about their new design, “We’ve added top charts, with newer, more relevant items, and we’ve made it easier to swipe through these charts as

Motorola XOOM tablet owners will finally receive the 4G LTE upgrade beginning in September. Motorola had promised the 4G LTE upgrade would become available this past May while users had to make do with the out of the box embedded EV-DO modem for 3G connectivity on Verizon Wireless’ network. Well, May has come and gone and Motorola has yet to elaborate on why the upgrade has been delayed. Motorola began sending emails to XOOM owners telling them to expect the update in September. However, applying the 4G LTE upgrade requires that a new modem replace the old one in the tablet. Motorola will need customers to ship their

In line with T-Mobile’s original July timeline, the company began rolling out the much needed Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) update to happy G2X owners everywhere. The update is expected to improve battery life, decrease the instances of rebooting, and enhance the front facing camera while using QiK. The update will also enable the user an easier way to disable the Car Home mode. G2X owners will automatically receive the OTA (Over The Air) update notification. Source

Images of HTC’s first 10-inch tablet surfaced today thanks to BGR. The device dubbed the Puccini will rock a similar stylus input like the HTC Flyer device. The device also houses a 8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash, stereo speakers, and a microphone. While additional device specs remain unconfirmed the tablet is speculated to be Android Honeycomb enabled with a 1.5Ghz processor. An official launch date and pricing have yet to be announced. Source

Verizon seemed to be too excited to wait, as it leaked out a promotional video for its flagship Blackberry Bold 9930 ahead of making an official announcement. The device boasts a 2.8-inch touchscreen with the classic QWERTY keyboard Blackberry users love so much. Unfortunately, the video leaves out an official launch date and what the sleek device will be priced at, but we’re hoping that information is soon to follow. Check out the official Verizon promo video above. Source

Verizon Wireless announced today that it will now offer Samsung’s 4G LTE Galaxy Tab 10.1 starting Thursday, July 28th. The 16GB model will be priced at $529 and the 32GB model will be priced at $629. In case you needed a refresher on the device’s specs, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is Android 3.1 (Honeycomb) enabled and packsa dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, a 10.1-inch 1280 x 800-pixel resolution display, a 3-megapixel camera for recording HD video, and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera for video chats. Verizon customers will have the option to choose  from three different monthly data plans including a $30 2GB option, a $50

In order to address a security vunerability related to PDF support, Apple released iOS 4.3.5 for iOS devices today. The update follows just a mere ten days after iOS 4.3.4 was released. iOS 4.3.5 is available now via iTunes. Supported devices for the update include the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 2, iPad and the last two iPod touch devices. Additionally, Apple released iOS 4.2.10 for Verizon Wireless’ CDMA iPhone 4. Source

Research In Motion (Blackberry) plans to implement a “cost optimization program” at the expense of approximately 2,000 employee layoffs, which is roughly 10% of its current workforce. RIM also announced they will be shifting former COO of Product Engineering, Thorsten Heins, into a position that makes him also COO of Product and Sales. Current COO, Dan Morrison, is retiring in the midst of a current medical leave. Additionally, Patrick Spence will take the role of Managing Director, Global Sales and Regional Marketing. What is noteworthy about the change in leadership is that RIM appears to be creating a strategic shift in directors as Morrison and Spence

Not only has Facebook finished their completed dedicated iPad app, but they’ve managed to release it in secret. The app code was hidden in yesterday’s update (version 3.4.4) to the iPhone app and it’s completely viable on jailbroken iPads. Wondering how the dedicated app fares? According to TechCrunch the left-sided navigation system and use of overlay menus is “great,” as is the ability to chat with buddies while also having the ability to do other Facebook tasks in landscape mode. It won’t be long now before Facebook decides to make the release official. Update: It appears that Facebook has already taken measures to block the beta code from working correctly. Anyone

With the T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide launch right around the corner, many can not wait to get their hands on the device. The device is currently available for pre-order through T-Mobile online for $199.99 with a two year contract or $499 without a commitment. However, if you don’t mind waiting a few days after the July 27th launch for delivery, Walmart has the khaki colored myTouch 4G Slide available for pre-order for half the price at a cool $99.99 with a two year contract. The Android 2.3 enabled device houses a 1.2GHz Snapdragon processor, 3.7-inch WVGA display, a QWERTY sliding keyboard, and a 8 megapixel camera boasting to have zero lag time