Microsoft is ratcheting up its push for developers, and now we know specifically when Redmond will make its foray. The software giant announced last month that it would hold a Windows Phone developer summit on June 20-21, but now it appears we will be getting a taste of its next-generation mobile operating system. Microsoft sent …
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CNET staffers try to break Gorilla Glass at a Corning facility. Lynn La/CNET Phones, tablets, and TVs with thinner, flexible screens may be available to consumers as soon as next year. Corning, the maker of glass used in Apple and Samsung mobile devices, has rolled out its new glass today, according to Bloomberg BusinessWeek. Corning sent out samples to phone, …
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CNET reader Taher asks: I’m trying to decide between two 3D TVs: a Panasonic that’s active 3D and LG that’s passive 3D. LG has all these international certificates for the best 3D picture and claims it’s full resolution, but you and others claim Passive 3D is half the resolution of a real 1080p. Is there is a way for me …
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Samsung is playing for keeps. The consumer electronics giant has just announced sales of its Samsung Galaxy S III flagship Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone for five U.S. carriers starting in June. Sprint will start selling the Galaxy S III June 21 — $199.99 for 16GB of storage, $249.99 for 32GB. T-Mobile will also receive its version on the …
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Verizon piqued our interest last week when it announced that it would double the speed of its top-tier Fios plan but didn’t reveal how much it would cost. The new service, which will boost speeds to 300 Mbps for downloads and 65 Mbps for uploads, will cost customers $204.99 a month, according to purported training material (see below) sent to …
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With last week’s unveiling of LG’s one-step-closer-to-production 55-inch OLED TV, the question we’ve been asked is: I want to upgrade my TV, should I hold off my TV purchase until OLED hits the market? The short answer here is no. And whenever you see the phrase “short answer” anywhere, it’s bound to be followed by a significantly longer answer, and …
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Samsung is set for its biggest smartphone launch of the year and we have front row seats for the event. Join us today from 10am AEST for all the action, and for our on-the-spot analysis. If you have any questions during the event, tweet us @cnetaustralia. Thanks to all who joined us. The event is now over, with the surprise …
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The Orange San Diego hits the shops on 6 June. The phone previously known as the Santa Clara may sound like a cheap own brand blower, but it’s actually the first Intel-powered smart phone — which has one major drawback. The Orange San Diego is interesting for phone fans because it’s not just another cheap and cheerful own brand phone …
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Vodafone’s new own-brand blower, the Smart 2, is out today, costing just £70 on pay as you go. Those looking for a high-falutin’ quad-core smart phone should move swiftly along, as the wallet-friendly Smart 2 caters for people looking for more affordable Android kicks. Powered by Android 2.3 Gingerbread, the Smart 2 has a snug 3.2-inch display, and is 12.35mm thick, …
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Harder, better, faster, longer — that seems to be Apple’s mantra for its new iPhone, which has had its supposed casing snapped alongside the current iPhone 4S. Japanese blog Macotakara made the comparison, which points to a device that’s a good deal longer than the existing model, and sporting a display that’s about 4 inches on the diagonal. Snaps of …
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