Planet Insane

Unlikely Features on IPad 3 Wish List

Delaon — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:29:51 +0000

Although there are no formal announcements from Apple, there are a number of features and specs for the iPad 3 that can be easily guessed.

The first one would be the much-speculated A6 quad-core processor that will most likely enhance the graphics and power capabilities of the device. Moreover, there is certainly no surprise to a higher density retina display that will boost quality by twice as much.

Market May See 8GB Nook Tablet from Barnes & Noble

Andrew Gilbert — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:43:28 +0000

It appears that an 8GB Nook Tablet may be released into the market by Barnes & Noble (NYSE:BKS). The upcoming device will feature an internal storage that is half that of the existing model of the device. Reports have also pointed to Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) where the 8GB Nook tablet will be offered once it is released into the market by the company. The 8GB Nook tablet is also expected to go up against the Amazon Kindle Fire.

Five Million Sales Level Reached by Nintendo 3DS in Japan

Marie Cloutier — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:41:57 +0000

A recent statement by Nintendo (TYO:7974) indicated that around five million Nintendo 3DS units were reportedly sold in Japan making the mobile game console the fastest-selling videogame platform in the country.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus As a PC Desktop May Be Possible

Peter Parcon — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:37:27 +0000

A Youtube video came out that showed an owner of a Samsung Galaxy Nexus using his handset as his desktop PC by hooking it up to a display, keyboard and Bluetooth touchpad. Although the sound is not very clear, qantrell, its user, explains in the video that lasted for almost nine minutes how he was able to connect his phone to the main system and how it functions.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Introduced by Samsung

Marie Cloutier — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:37:16 +0000

The upcoming successor to the seven-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab was introduced recently by Samsung. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 will reportedly come with the Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 once it enters the market. Aside from the latest Android OS, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 will feature the TouchWiz user interface from Samsung.

HTC Edge May Feature a Voice Activated App Similar to Siri

Delaon — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:36:32 +0000

Last week, a leak came out of the soon to be launched HTC Endeavor or HTC Edge that was available for download. With it came plenty of surprises and goodies such as the many images of the HTC Sense UI 4.0. However, the most interesting part of the leak was the inclusion of the app called the HTC Speak which hints that the company is coming up with a voice and speaking application to their product that can compete with the Siri feature of Apple.

Updated Google TV YouTube App Revealed

Andrew Gilbert — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:35:19 +0000

A recent announcement by Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) revealed that Google TV will be given a YouTube update which will facilitate the searching and monitoring of content. More channel pages will be added on YouTube as users will be able to control their experience better.

Apple and Samsung Dominates Smartphone Industry

Delaon — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:34:37 +0000

Currently, Samsung and Apple are in the middle of a battle over a patent which will not be concluded any time sooner. However, the two unintentionally became allies so that other competitors will have a difficult time to continue manufacturing smartphones. Most recent estimates show that the combined profits of both companies are estimated to take 95% of the total profit of the entire smartphone industry.

Reports Point to New MacBook Air Models

Andrew Gilbert — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:33:20 +0000

Recent reports have suggested that two new models will be added into the MacBook Air lineup of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). These reports were supposedly obtained from sources that have some knowledge on the computing roadmap of the company. Apple reportedly aims to modify its MacBook Pro lineup which may result to the removal of the hard drive and optical disc tray. The device will reportedly come with a flash drive instead similar to the MacBook Air.

Samsung Galaxy S2 Extended Battery Power Pack

Peter Parcon — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:32:41 +0000

A major challenge in most smartphones today is the length of their battery life. Because most of these handsets are packed with applications and features that require and consume a lot of battery power, most batteries cannot last even just for a day. Although this problem does not spare the Samsung Galaxy S2, there is already a way for users to be able to extend the power of their handset

No Show for IPad 3 at Super Bowl 2012

Delaon — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:31:11 +0000

Since Apple did not purchase an advertising slot, the iPad 3 will not make its first appearance on this year's Super Bowl. However, Apple will organize a press event next month where iPad 3 will be launched and announce its release date. After which, the highly anticipated update for the iOS 5.1 software of iPhone, iPad and iPod touch will also be made available.

Implications of June iPhone 5 Release to iPhone Users of Verizon

Delaon — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:29:57 +0000

Several sources as of the moment are quite certain that the iPhone 5 will be released by June. Although this is good news for most Apple fans and followers who have been anxiously waiting for the newest iPhone version, a June release comes with upgrade issues for AT&T and Verizon subscribers who currently owns the iPhone 4S.

Sales of iPhone 4S May Be Affected by iPhone 5 Reports

Ben Lacombe — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:25:50 +0000

Even as recently-released data have revealed that the share of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) in the smartphone market increased in the previous quarter, it appears that sales of the device for the current quarter will not be affected only by the economy but the reports on the iPhone 5 as well. Last year, the iPhone 4S as an individual smartphone device has outperformed all other individual Android-powered smartphones.

Top 5 Features of Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Delaon — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:24:44 +0000

One of the latest gadgets released by Samsung is the Galaxy Nexus. Moreover, it is the third version in the Nexus series of Google's smartphones. Samsung, together with Google, revealed the Galaxy Nexus in December 2011. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is popular among consumers now because of its features. These can be narrowed down into five of its most amazing features.

Price of Original Samsung Galaxy Nexus Reduced

Marie Cloutier — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:24:11 +0000

The titanium silver color option for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus will reportedly be priced more reasonably because of the upcoming release of the white Samsung Galaxy Nexus. A number of online retailers have shown through their product list that the price of the first Android 4.0 smartphone will be between $550 and $600 from the price tag last year which was between $650 and $700.

Leak Shows Possible Samsung Galaxy Mini 2

Mike — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:23:14 +0000

A recent leak has revealed a new handset may be released by Samsung in the future. The Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 is another reasonably-priced Android-powered phone that is succeeds the first Galaxy Mini phone. This leak comes a few weeks before the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, which is scheduled to be held near the end of the month.

Sony PlayStation Vita OS Expandable to Smartphones and Tablets

Andrew Gilbert — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:22:39 +0000

Even though the Sony PlayStation Vita has yet to show some success as a mobile game system, it appears that it the Vita OS or operating system may be used on smartphones and tablets. The possible use of the Vita OS on these devices were hinted through a statement by Kazuo Hirai of Sony (NYSE:SNE). Hirai revealed that the operating system of the mobile game console can be used on other devices.

Sale of HP Envy 14 Spectre Starts

Marie Cloutier — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:21:52 +0000

Recent reports have indicated that the HP Envy 14 Spectre is reportedly already available in the market.

The glass-covered laptop is reportedly available for consumers to purchase through the website of HP (NYSE:HPQ). Aside from the HP Envy 14 Spectre, a fifteen-inch ultrabook with high resolution is reportedly in the works as well according to latest reports.

German Sale of Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.N Continue

Mike — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:21:18 +0000

A district court judge in Dusseldorf, Germany ruled that the modifications that were made on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N were enough for the intellectual property rights of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) not to be violated. The decision was made by the judge last Thursday.

Vodafone Offers HTC Sensation XL at a Reduced Price

Marie Cloutier — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:20:40 +0000

Vodafone just announced a special offer on the mobile plan prices of Samsung Galaxy S2 and HTC Sensation XL. Right now, customers can already avail of the handsets for a monthly cost of $5 instead of the previous price of at least $29. Samsung Galaxy S2 and HTC Sensation XL, Vodafone's flagship handsets that previously amounted to $49 or below on capped plans are now priced at $10 monthly.

HTC to Focus on Tegra 3 for Its Devices

Delaon — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:19:33 +0000

The growing reluctance of HTC to mainly focus on Qualcomm chipsets for its devices rather than consider other options such as NVIDIA is gaining energy. This comes with additional indications that HTC devices will feature Tegra 3 during the first half of 2012. Sources of Digitimes claim that quad core chip shipments are ready to begin in the early parts of this year with increasing NVIDIA cooperation anticipated to lead to an HTC Edge that has a Tegra 3 base.

Leaked Code Point to Existence of the IPad 3

Peter Parcon — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:18:57 +0000

Four images were reportedly released by a source who claimed to have the iPad 3 of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) in their possession. The images were of a debugging code that was posted over the net recently. Two of the images have revealed new models of the iPad along with a quad-core processor. However the reports have hinted that the two new iPad units may be a Wi-Fi only unit while the other may be a Wi-Fi and cellular network unit.

June iPhone 5 Release Remains a Guess

Delaon — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:18:23 +0000

The rumor about the release of the iPhone 5 still revolves around the idea that it may be out by June or the early months of the Fall season. However, until real proof comes out that manufacturing in Asia is already starting, any speculations remains as a theory. Looking at all the iPhone 5 rumors out there, the least accurate may be those that talk about its release date.

Report Points to 2GB RAM and Android 4.0 for Motorola Atrix 3

Peter Parcon — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:21:06 +0000

Reports have revealed that a new Android-powered device will be released by Motorola that will go up against the reported iPhone 5 of Apple (NASDAQ:INTC). The Motorola Atrix 3 will reportedly feature the Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 along with a 2GB RAM.

Job Listing Hint at 3D Tech for Xbox 720

Marie Cloutier — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:20:29 +0000

A recent job listing on the website of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) may have given hints that the reported Xbox 720 game console may be released with 3D capabilities. The job listing that hinted at a possible 3D technology on the Xbox 720 was found on the website of the software giant indicated that the company was looking for an engineer for algorithm research and development for the Xbox team and will work for the company in Israel.

Upcoming Nokia Lumia 610 May Be Launched During MWC

Marie Cloutier — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:19:40 +0000

It appears that a reasonably-priced Windows Phone is set to be released by Nokia (NYSE:NOK) within the month. According to reports, the Nokia Lumia 610 will offer the Windows Phone experience to users without spending too much for it. The Nokia Lumia 610 will be among a number of upcoming Lumia smartphones that Nokia will unveil within the month. This particular Nokia Lumia device will reportedly be the most reasonably-priced among all of them.

Apple IPad Tablet Faces Trademark Battle in China

Delaon — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:18:52 +0000

iPad 3, the highly rumored tablet of Apple came out as the recent target of a current trademark battle in China after a small Chinese firm recently said that it has filed a ban with the customs' local officials to halt the tablet's export and import. Display vendor Proview's lawyer Ma Dongxiao said that the company has submitted the request with the custom office of the country but he refused to give details.

Users of ICloud Service Surpass 100 Million Mark

Ben Lacombe — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:17:58 +0000

A recent announcement by Tim Cook, the chief executive officer of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), revealed that the iCloud service of the company currently has over 100 million people using it. Cook was speaking at the Technology and Internet Conference of Goldman Sachs in San Francisco as he indicated that the iCloud service was one of the components of the strategy of the company for the next ten years as he indicated that the number of people using the iCloud service has surpassed the 100 million mark.

Mini IPad 3 Debut May Be Possible in the Latter Parts of 2012

Delaon — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:17:09 +0000

Speculations and rumors regarding the possibility of a mini iPad 3 have already stopped. But, a top technology analyst predicts the release of the mini tablet in the latter parts of 2012 and the presence of Siri and other extra features for the iPad 3. The late co-founder of Apple, Mr. Steve Jobs, was not really open to the thought of reducing the size of the iPad to compete with the iPhone. Because of that, Apple tablets stayed significantly larger than the 3.5 inch screen of iPhone.

Android 4.0 Confirmed on HTC Endeavour Due to ROM Leak

Andrew Gilbert — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:16:28 +0000

Recent reports have given suggestions that the first quad-core smartphone to enter the European market will be the HTC Endeavour. The upcoming HTC (TPE:2498) smartphone was previously called the HTC Edge and is set to be unveiled during the upcoming Mobile World Congress.

Kernel of HP TouchPad Released to the Delight of Developers

Peter Parcon — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:15:41 +0000

Recent reports have indicated that HP (NYSE:HPQ) has finally opted to release the General Public License or the GPL and the kernel for the HP TouchPad tablet. This move by the company will likely be welcomed by a number of owners of the tablet. During the time when the HP TouchPad was sold at a heavily discounted price tag, a number of the units featured the Froyo Android OS. Initially the company had declined to release the code to developers however in a recent change of heart the company has finally decided to release it.

How iPhone 5 Can Be Better Than iPhone 4S

Delaon — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:08:06 +0000

Anyone can probably guess that Apple's iPhone 5 will be released during the summer or in the latter parts of the fall season, prior to Christmas. Considering the fact that iPhone 4S made it on top of the sales records even with its previous versions, the iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS, Apple must come up with a better and improved iPhone 5 to beat the sales of the iPhone 4S.

There are a few aspects where Apple can develop the iPhone 4S and have a well-made iPhone 5.

Consumer Preview Event for Windows 8 to Be Hosted by Microsoft

Andrew Gilbert — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:07:23 +0000

Industry watchers are anticipating the consumer preview of the Windows 8 OS of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) during the upcoming Mobile World Congress near the end of the month. According to reports, invitations were sent by Microsoft for an event set at 3PM on February 29 in Barcelona. The invitation that was sent out by the software company reportedly showed “Windows 8 Consumer Preview”.

UMD Pass Program Not Applicable for Sony PlayStation Vita in North America

Marie Cloutier — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:06:58 +0000

It appears that the market in North America may not be able to take advantage of the UMD Passport program for the Sony PlayStation Vita, according to a recent announcement by Sony (NYSE:SNE). The program gives users the opportunity to purchase digital copies of the games that they physically own to allow them to play it on their mobile game console.

Large Display LG Optimus Vu to Rival Samsung Galaxy Note

Peter Parcon — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:06:39 +0000

Reports have given indications that LG is set to offer a smartphone with a large-sized display screen. This supposed upcoming smartphone that may go up against the Galaxy Note of Samsung is the LG Optimus Vu.

Selected Samsung Galaxy Nexus Units Receive Android 4.0 Update

Peter Parcon — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:06:00 +0000

A number of Samsung Galaxy Nexus unit owners have indicated that they experienced a number of issues on their Verizon (NYSE:VZ) devices including constant drops in the LTE connectivity of the device. However it appears that this may be dealt with in the near future.

Apple May Need to Release IPad 3 Soon

Mike — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:05:23 +0000

Even as last year saw the smartphone showing stronger demand for the fourth quarter as it was able to surpassed shipments of PCs. This year tablets are anticipated to offer additional features that may increase the demand for these devices including the upcoming iPad 3 of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). Although the iPad has continued to rule the tablet market, upcoming Android tablets may give the tablet offering of Apple some competition as more features are added into the devices. This may make it important for the iPad 3 to be released into the market soon.

WWDC May See iPhone 5 Unveiled

Mike — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:04:42 +0000

A number of speculations have been made on the upcoming iPhone 5 of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and the latest have hinted at the possibility that the smartphone will be unveiled this coming June at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference of the company.

Tegra 3 May Be Featured on LG X3

Peter Parcon — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:54:45 +0000

The reported flagship high-end smartphone from LG, the LG X3, will reportedly come with the Android 4.0 OS, 4.7-inch high-definition display and the Tegra 3 chip from Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). A leak recently revealed that the upcoming high-end smartphone of LG, the LG X3, will be utilizing the Tegra 3 chip even as Nvidia has remained silent on the devices that may be using the processor during the upcoming Mobile World Congress.

First 4G LTE Smartphone in Europe

Delaon — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:37:50 +0000

ccording to Samsung last Wednesday, Sweden will be the first country in Europe where consumers will be able to use a smartphone with 4G LTE technology included in it. In 2009, Sweden and Norway were the first nations worldwide acquire LTE, or Long Term Revolution. However, an LTE smartphone became available just recently. Similarly, in the US, it is already common to have a smartphone with LTE.

RIM May Release BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0 Soon

Andrew Gilbert — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:36:49 +0000

An over-the-air update is expected to be released by Research In Motion (NASDAQ:RIMM) when it will make the BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0 operating system available for its clients. The possible release schedule for the latest edition of the OS is during the upcoming Mobile World Congress.

Sold Out Status Hint at New Version of Apple TV

Marie Cloutier — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:36:14 +0000

Even as the Apple TV is reportedly sold out in a number of online retailers, recent reports have also revealed that the Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) product may already be unavailable in a number of physical retail outlets. It will be difficult for consumers to purchase the Apple TV at this point as the device was reportedly taken out of the listing of Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) and Best Buy (NYSE:BBY). The Apple product is also not being sold by Amazon as well.

4 Ways That Apple Can Improve iPhone 5

Delaon — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:30:43 +0000

iPhone 5, Apple's fifth or technically 6th generation iPhone will be most likely available at a certain time this year although nothing has been mentioned so far about the exact date of the device's launch. Even more so, majority of talks about the phone are mere rumors that are yet to be seen when the phone already hits the market.

HTC Creates HTC Studio to Aid Its Transformation

Delaon — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:29:12 +0000

As a way to fight the recent financial decline of the company, HTC made an announcement that there will be a new group that will directly report to CEO Peter Chou. The group will be tasked to work on developing main products for the company. The group will be referred to as the "Studio" and it will be composed of the highly talented and skilled designers and engineers of the company.

Apple IPad 3 Release May Be Followed by MacBook Pro

Andrew Gilbert — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:27:47 +0000

It appears that the Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPad 3 may not be the only device that Apple enthusiast will have to look out for in the next few months. Reports have hinted that an enhanced MacBook Pro may be introduced in the next quarter following the release of the next variation of the iPad of Apple.

Image of White Nokia Lumia 900 Posted on Nokia Facebook Page

Marie Cloutier — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:27:03 +0000

Following reports that the Nokia Lumia 900 was already available for pre-orders, other reports have given indications that the upcoming Nokia (NYSE:NOK) device may also have another color option. Recent reports revealed that the Facebook page of Nokia may have inadvertently revealed the soon-to-be-released Nokia Lumia 900 in a white color option.

Android 4.0 Release Expected for Lenovo ThinkPad

Andrew Gilbert — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:26:40 +0000

Lenovo (HKG:0992) recently revealed that the most recent Android OS will be released for the Lenovo ThinkPad tablet by May.

A spokeswoman from Lenovo revealed that the Ice Cream Sandwich Android will provide a number of features including voice and face recognition, and a faster browser.

Google to Remove Support for Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Delaon — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:25:48 +0000

Google will not be supporting Verizon's CDMA or LTE version of the Galaxy Nexus, the flagship phone of Samsung. The source of the news was the official website of Android developer saying that the company has eliminated almost all tablet and CDMA phone reference from the open source project of Android, the developer site of Google and its legal documents.

Reports Point to May Release of Super-slim Samsung Galaxy S3

Mike — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:24:23 +0000

Most recent reports from the Electronic Times News, a Korean website, have hinted that the Samsung Galaxy S3 will likely measure less than half an inch thick or specifically seven millimeters. Some industry watchers have speculated that the Motorola Droid Razr may have been the inspiration for the super-slim design of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy [...]

Samsung Galaxy S Advance to Be Unveiled Soon

Peter Parcon — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:23:30 +0000

Samsung is the known for manufacturing several of the most famous smartphones and tablets with their top selling Galaxy series. Recently, news was released saying that the company is not holding back and is prepared to launch another smartphone worldwide in the coming month. The new smartphone, considered as a mid-range device will be called the Samsung Galaxy S Advance.

Samsung Galaxy S3 to Be Unveiled in April

Peter Parcon — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:44:14 +0000

Samsung Galaxy S3 leads the top of the technology news worldwide. There are various speculations regarding how the upcoming smart phone model of the Samsung Galaxy S will appear and what major enhancements it will have. Although nobody is certain, reports say that the new device will probably become available by April this year. According to Boy Genius report, a source known for its previously successful revelations

Samsung Super Bowl Ad Focus on Samsung Galaxy Note

Andrew Gilbert — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:43:03 +0000

The soon-to-be-released Samsung Galaxy Note was the focus of attention in an ad at the Super Bowl recently and it shows a lot of details in connection to the upcoming smartphone that will come with a stylus pen.

App Brings Google Wallet to Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Mike — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:42:35 +0000

Reports have suggested that the Google Wallet may be on its way to an unlocked version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus that has a SIM from AT&T (NYSE:T). For the moment, the Sprint (NYSE:S) variation of the device is the only on that can utilize the Google Wallet mobile payment system. But an app reportedly emerged at the Market which can be used on an unlocked version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus that uses an AT&T SIM.

French Amazon Website Hints at Probable IPad 3 Release Date

Delaon — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:41:19 +0000

Amazon, Kindle Fire's producer, may have dropped hints at the iPad 3's possible release date. Although the popular online company will not be directly selling the upcoming version of the iPad, they will surely be offering manuals and books about the device. As such, two books entitled "Auf die Schnelle iPad 3" (iPad 3 on the Fly) and "iPad 3 Pour Les Nuls" (iPad 3 for Dummies) were recently discovered in its French website.

Latest Buzz on iPhone 5 Launch Date

Delaon — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:40:16 +0000

Additional reports about the iPhone 5 release are turning towards an announcement during the WWDC in June. But, is this a logical possibility or simply another media-built rumor? Right after the launch of the iPhone 4S, the tech media made a safe bet by saying that it the iPhone 5 will be released after about one year.

SDG Introduces the Latest Linux Tablet, the Trimble Yuma

Mike — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:47:54 +0000

It appears that another Linux tablet will be introduced within the month of February. The Trimble Yuma is the latest Linux-powered tablet that will be offered by SDG Systems. This introduction followed an earlier announcement of an upcoming Linux-powered tablet, the Spark tablet, which has appealed to a number of Linux enthusiasts.

Firmware Update Released for Sony PlayStation Vita

Marie Cloutier — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:47:21 +0000

A firmware update for the Sony PlayStation Vita was supposedly released to the owners of the device in Japan on February 8. This update comes before the official release of the device from Sony (NYSE:SNE) in the North American market. Some observers have indicated that it may be available to the Sony PlayStation Vita units that will be introduced in North America.

Xperia Sola Trademarked by Sony

Mike — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:46:50 +0000

Latest reports have indicated that the term “Xperia Sola” was trademarked by Sony (NYSE:SNE) and industry watchers have indicated that the device will be a handset due to the name “Xperia” however it remains uncertain as to what kind of handset this will be.

More Features on Window 8 OS Leaked

Peter Parcon — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:46:29 +0000

It appears that the forthcoming Windows 8 OS of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) may not have the conventional start button that features the Windows logo. A leak recently hinted that the plan for the Windows 8 OS is to concentrate on smartphones and tablets and may also offer a new method of interaction between the users and the OS from Microsoft. This is considered by some industry watchers as a major shift from for customers of Microsoft.

AMD Trinity Laptop to Go Up Against Intel Ultrabooks

Mike — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:45:51 +0000

Apparently AMD (NYSE:AMD) is working on a super-slim laptop based on the latest Accelerated Processing Unit of AMD dubbed as Trinity. These Trinity laptops will have a thickness of around eighteen millimeters and will go up against the Ultrabooks of Intel (NASDAQ:INTC).

Google Wallet Available for AT&T and Some Verizon Galaxy Nexus Users

Peter Parcon — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:39:42 +0000

As far as today, only Nexus S 4G owners on Sprint have official access to Google Wallet, however it looks like that has changed now. Amazingly, the people at Droid-Life found out that unlocked Samsung Galaxy Nexus running on an AT&T SIM card can now access and install the Google Wallet app. The download process is actually the same with any other app you can find from the Android Market.

iPhone 5 to Be Coated with Waterproof Liquipel

Delaon — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:39:04 +0000

Last January, it was assumed that iPhone 5 will be made waterproof with HzO coating. Now, rumor has it that iPhone 5 will be waterproof with Liquipel technology. This is according to a previously trusted source. Furthermore, the same source said that it is not only iPhone 5 that may have the waterproof Liquipel but also Samsung Galaxy S III.

Update Released for Motorola Droid Razr Maxx

Mike — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:38:11 +0000

Even though the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx was only released recently into the market, reports have indicated that Motorola (NYSE:MMI) is aiming to release an update for the smartphone that features a long battery life.

Reports Hint at Corning Gorilla Glass for Samsung Galaxy S3

Peter Parcon — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:37:30 +0000

Reports have suggested of a deal between Samsung and Corning that would provide a curved glass for the Samsung Galaxy S3. The display screen of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S3 may feature the Super AMOLED technology.

Reports Point to March IPad 3 Event

Andrew Gilbert — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:36:41 +0000

An earlier report had pointed to a possible event this month in connection to the Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPad 3. However the source of the report has revised the schedule and the event will supposedly be held next month.

MWC May See Launch of Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus

Andrew Gilbert — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:54:20 +0000

Last year reports emerged which hinted that Samsung was planning to release another version of the popular Galaxy S2 and it appears that these reports have started to emerge again. The reports have hinted that the Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus will be released by the company.

Re-Launched HTC Sensation Features Software Update

Peter Parcon — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:54:02 +0000

Latest reports have given indications that the HTC Sensation will be re-launched by HTC (TPE:2498) and this time the HTC Sensation will feature the Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 OS along with the latest HTC Sense user interface. Due to this reported re-launch of the HTC Sensation, some industry watchers have speculated on a possible software update may be readied for the other HTC devices.

Pre-Orders for Nokia Lumia 900 Start

Marie Cloutier — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:53:25 +0000

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) recently confirmed that the Nokia Lumia 900 is already available for pre-orders through the retail stores of Microsoft. Interested consumers can pre-order the Nokia (NYSE:NOK) device for $25 although the final price tag and release schedule have yet to be revealed by the company.

Android 4.0 Update to Be Released for ThinkPad Tablet

Peter Parcon — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:53:01 +0000

A recent announcement by Lenovo (HKG:0992) revealed the plans of the company in releasing the Android 4.0 update for the widely-used ThinkPad Tablet by the second quarter of the year. The company unveiled the ThinkPad Tablet last July and promoted it as an enterprise tablet.

Series 5 Ultrabook of Samsung Released Through Best Buy

Mike — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:52:18 +0000

The Series 5 Ultrabook of Samsung is among the much-anticipated devices that offers the regular features of a notebook on an ultra-thin design. The device will reportedly be released through Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) soon.

Samsung to Unveil Two Android 4.0 Tablets at MWC

Delaon — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:44:05 +0000

Samsung did not have a really strong show during the recently concluded Consumer Electronics Show. Recent reports also suggest that they will not be showcasing much in the phone department during approaching Mobile World Congress. However, Samsung may possibly introduce two wonderful tablets operating under Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich or ICS.

Leaked Photo Hints at Some IPad 3 Possible Features

Delaon — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:43:19 +0000

iPad 3's release is currently the hottest news surrounding Apple. The top speculations include a possible February release that will coincide with Steve Job's birthday and the probability that it will not have major changes compared to its previous iterations. Aside from this, the biggest talks so far about the upcoming tablet are rooted from a photo that came out of the internet just recently.

Reports Hint at NFC for iPhone 5

Andrew Gilbert — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:42:37 +0000

A number of reports have given indications that the iPhone 5 of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) may feature near field communications or NFC capabilities. Some industry watchers have questioned the wisdom in offering these capabilities with the reports that a number of NFC readers from third party manufacturers for the iPhone were not widely-used.

Mobile World Congress May See the Release of 11.6-Inch Samsung Galaxy Tab

Mike — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:41:47 +0000

Even as recent reports have given indications that the Samsung Galaxy S3 will not be released during the upcoming Mobile World Congress, it appears that a 2GHz version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab will be unveiled during the event. Reports that have hinted at the possible release of another version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab initially emerged sometime in December.

Samsung Galaxy S2 to Have a Full Taste of Android 4.0 ICS

Delaon — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:40:57 +0000

Recently, many have witnessed the massive plan and implementation of Android OS updates from manufacturers of several devices. The change to the Android 4.0 ICS appears to be happening more quickly than what was witnessed in the previous Android versions.

Following the announcement of Samsung that Android 4.0 for its Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab

BlackBerry PlayBook Price Tag Reduced Again

Mike — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:05:25 +0000

The price of the BlackBerry PlayBook of Research In Motion (NASDAQ:RIMM) has been reduced once again as the 16GB version of the device is being sold at around $199 or a price reduction of $300. The price tag of the 32GB and the 64GB models of the device were also reduced to $249 and $299 respectively. This means a savings of $350 for the 32GB model and $400 for the 64GB model.

Video Leak Shows Details of Windows Phone 8

Andrew Gilbert — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:04:44 +0000

A video that was leaked recently revealed some of the details of the Windows Phone 8 of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT). Basing on the report, the next version of the Windows Phone platform of Microsoft may deal with a number of earlier issues, which will allow the Windows Phone 8 to compete with rival platforms.

HTC Sensation Will Be Available in White

Marie Cloutier — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:04:19 +0000

A Dutch website reveals the news that the HTC Sensation will come in a new Ice White color and it will be offered beginning March 1. Aside from this, the device will have the Android 4.0 ICS operating system. A quick glance at the HTC Sensation shows that it is somewhat similar to the HTC Sensation XE except that it does not have the Beats branding.

Samsung Galaxy S II Plus a Possible Device to Be Launched at MWC

Delaon — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:03:16 +0000

Even if Samsung has given confirmation that it will not be launching the Galaxy S III during the soon to come trade show at the Mobile World Congress, a latest Galaxy S version may probably be showcased. Rumors are circulating that there is a possibility of a smaller update of the phone which will be called the Galaxy S II Plus.

Release Date of Motorola Droid 4 Revealed

Marie Cloutier — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:59:12 +0000

An earlier report revealed that the upcoming Motorola Droid 4 was going to be released on February 9. However latest information have pointed to a February 10 release date for the latest Motorola (NYSE:MMI) smartphone offering of Verizon (NYSE:VZ). The service provider will reportedly officially unveil the upcoming Motorola Droid 4 on February 10, which falls on a Friday, in all channels.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus of Sprint May Feature Google Wallet

Peter Parcon — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:58:41 +0000

It appears that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus of Sprint (NYSE:S) will come with Long Term Evolution or LTE connectivity and the Google Wallet. However the price tag and the release date of this popular smartphone remains uncertain at this point.

Video Reportedly Shows Slim HTC Ville

Andrew Gilbert — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:58:00 +0000

HTC will reportedly reveal the date of availability and the price tag of this upcoming smartphone during the upcoming Mobile World Congress. The HTC Ville is supposedly the slimmest smartphone that HTC will be offering in the market. The upcoming smartphone from HTC was initially reported last November as it was indicated that it will come with a number of impressive hardware.

Top Speculations on What the IPad 3 Will Be Like

Delaon — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:57:01 +0000

If rumors are to be accepted and believed, then it would be safe to assume that the iPad 3 will be officially released in only a matter of weeks. Without the need to mention it, over the top predictions and suggestions about the specs of the newest iPad iteration has once again popped up and draw quite a vivid image of what the device will be like.

2012 iPhone Could Be iPhone 4G Instead of iPhone 5

Delaon — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:56:23 +0000

While there is already a debate as to whether the 2012 version of the iPhone will be called the iPhone 5 or technically termed the iPhone 6, there is a recent contender in the naming game of the next iphone which is the iPhone 4G. With this, people wonder if this can be a possibility and what this would mean in marketing the next iPhone.

The naming debate of the upcoming iPhone has already been discussed before.

Website Shows Nokia Lumia 910 with 12MP Camera

Mike — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:33:51 +0000

The reported Nokia Lumia 910 was seen recently on a phone website. The design of the upcoming Nokia (NYSE:NOK) smartphone is reportedly similar to that of the Nokia Lumia 900.

It seems that the Nokia Lumia 910 will not be a major redesign from the previous mode of the device, which was announced recently by Nokia. The features of this upcoming Windows Phone are nearly identical to that of the Lumia 900.

Barnes & Noble May Release Another Nook E-Reader

Andrew Gilbert — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:33:27 +0000

Some reports have revealed that the engineers at Barnes & Noble (NYSE:BKS) are finalizing the upcoming fifth version of the Nook e-reader. The device will reportedly be released by the company by spring according to executives in the company.

Software Update for Asus Transformer Prime to Be Released Soon

Peter Parcon — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:32:51 +0000

Asus (TPE:2357) recently confirmed that the Android 4.0 OS on the Asus Transformer Prime has some issues affecting it and the company revealed that a software update is set to be released in the coming month. This software update will reportedly deal with these issues on the Android 4.0 OS on the Asus Transformer Prime.

HTC Sense 4.0 Will Be Packed with Amazing Improvements

Delaon — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:32:01 +0000

The upcoming HTC Sense 4.0, rumored to arrive earlier compared to the HTC Ville, is said to be packed with several amazing improvements according to some revelations.

According to a reliable source of Pocket Now, HTC Sense will dramatically improve in several areas like its interface and buttons, guest mode, email, Drop Box integration and a lot more.

Touch Card Tech Included on Nintendo Wii U

Marie Cloutier — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:31:28 +0000

A recent announcement by Nintendo (TYO:7974) revealed that the Nintendo Wii U console will be introduced into the market once the holiday season starts in Europe, Japan and the United States. The Nintendo Wii U will also feature a touch-card technology that is integrated into the controller.

Expected Features on iPhone 5 Wish List

Delaon — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:27:17 +0000

There are rumors that Apple's iPhone 5 will be released next month. ZDNet Asia asks market watchers and users what they want to see in the upcoming gadget. In the previous week, there were reports saying the next version of iPhone could be launched at Apple's WWDC in the month of June. An analyst from a previous report provided by ZDNet Asia said that the latest iPhone 4S released in October 2011

Leaked Photo Suggests New Design of IPad 3

Delaon — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:26:09 +0000

Repair Labs at Fix-iPhones.com reportedly got hold on the back panel of the upcoming Apple iPad 3. This gave rise to more rumors about the probable iPad 3 design and features. They released a picture of the “back” of the iPad 3 comparing it with the back of the iPad 2, and it shows four major changes.

Software Update Released for Motorola Droid Bionic

Peter Parcon — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:25:34 +0000

The software update for the Motorola Droid Bionic was released recently however it appears that this particular update for the Motorola (NYSE:MMI) smartphone does not include the Android 4.0 or the Ice Cream Sandwich Android.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Could Be Banned in US

Andrew Gilbert — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:25:03 +0000

A motion was filed recently by Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) which sought to have the sales of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus banned in the United States market as it reportedly violates four patents of the company. This was revealed by Florian Mueller through Foss Patents as a preliminary injunction motion was filed by Apple at the US District Court of the Northern District in California against the Samsung Galaxy Nexus.

Report Hints at Touchscreen for Xbox 720 Controller

Marie Cloutier — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:23:22 +0000

Latest reports have focused on the controller of the next version of the Xbox game console of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT). According to reports, the controller of the supposed Xbox 720 will feature a touchscreen that will be bordered by the popular sticks and buttons of the existing controller of the Xbox 360. The reports on the supposed touchscreen for the controller of the Xbox 720 initially emerged through the Xbox World Magazine.

Details of Acer CloudMobile Smartphone Revealed

Mike — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:22:42 +0000

Reports have indicated that some details of the upcoming handset offering of Acer (TPE:2353), the Acer CloudMobile was reportedly leaked by the company recently. This comes even as the Mobile World Congress has yet to be held at the end of the month. Some industry watchers have indicated that the Acer CloudMobile will likely go up against the Samsung Galaxy S3 and may be among the best-designed Android-powered smartphones that will enter the market this year.

Updated Android Smartphones May Compete with Samsung Galaxy S3

Andrew Gilbert — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:22:10 +0000

Even as it is yet to be officially announced by Samsung, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is considered as among the more popular smartphones that has attracted a good volume of reports. Observers have indicated that the success of the Samsung Galaxy S2 may be attributed to the popularity of the Samsung Galaxy S3 despite the fact that it has yet to be officially introduced by the company.

Nokia Reveals White Nokia Lumia 800

Mike — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:36:51 +0000

Recent reports have indicated that the white-colored Nokia Lumia 800 will be offered into the market before the end of the month. The Nokia (NYSE:NOK) device is currently available in black, magenta and cyan and the white option will likely appeal to a certain niche in the market that are attracted to this color option among mobile devices.

Latest Windows Phone Offering, the LG Miracle

Andrew Gilbert — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:36:29 +0000

Images were recently leaked showing another upcoming Windows Phone, the LG Miracle. Some observers were not quite impressed by the design of the Windows Phone offering of LG. Reports have suggested that the upcoming Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows Phone-powered LG Miracle may be released within the month during the upcoming Mobile World Congress near the end of the month.

Microsoft Pledges Hard-Line Stance Against Hacks on Xbox Live

Marie Cloutier — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:36:04 +0000

With the wave of attacks on Xbox game enthusiasts, the Xbox Live top honcho has pledged a more hard-line stance against the hackers who have focused on the Xbox gamers raking in millions.

Three Features the iPhone 5 May Have Based on Leaked Images

Delaon — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:35:37 +0000

Faiz Aly of A, a team focusing on research, finding leaks and other information about the soon to be released Apple products recently sent an email containing two photos that were believed to be leaked images of the iPhone 5 from the keynote presentation of Apple at the 2012 WWDC. Although it is not certain if the image depicts how the phone will exactly look like, it may be possible for it to appear that way because its source has already given the right information in the past.