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Apple iOS 4, in light of Android 2.2

Apple’s forthcoming iOS 4 will be ready to update iPhones and iPod Touches in two weeks. It will turbocharge existing iPhones without a doubt, but how does the new operating system stack up to Android’s 2.2 (Froyo) release? It’s true that Apple’s iOS 4 is a far more dramatic update from iPhone OS 3.0 than …

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Poll: will you buy an Apple iPhone 4?

Unless you hide under a rock today — a rock without Wi-Fi or 3G access, mind you — it’s hard to escape the news that there will be a new iPhone in town soon. So is it love at first sight? And, more importantly, is it pre-order at first sight? Or perhaps the latest announcement has solidified your hunger for …

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How long until iOS replaces OS X?

During Monday’s WWDC keynote, a small but interesting moment occurred when discussing the iPhone’s latest OS update. Formerly called iPhone OS4, Steve Jobs announced an official name switch to “iOS 4.” This isn’t surprising, since the iOS covers three devices currently, only one of which is an iPhone. On the other hand, it raises more questions. What other devices will …

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What we didn’t hear about iPhone 4

There’s plenty to like about the iPhone 4 that Steve Jobs just announced at WWDC 2010. There’s the front-facing camera with FaceTime video chat, the higher-resolution display, and the 5-megapixel camera with HD movie recording, just to name a few features, but as with any product with this much hype, there were bound to be a plethora of rumors preceding …

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Nokia N900 at Tesco: Maemo at the mall

The Nokia N900 is one of the geekiest phones out there, targeted at modders and high-end users. But that’s not stopping it from dropping on the shelves of of Tesco Phone shops, where you can pick up some Linux-based Maemo goodness along with your weekly shop. Tescos will start selling the N900 in its phone stores this weekend, along with …

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What AT&T’s tiered pricing means for you (FAQ)

AT&T’s smartphone pricing overhaul, announced earlier this week, has ignited a heated debate among consumers, causing many to scratch their heads and wonder just what the shift means for them. In a nutshell, AT&T has done away with its unlimited data plan and will now offer two-tiered data plan pricing. Some people are praising the carrier for offering a plan …

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HTC Evo 4G now on sale

Now playing: Watch this: HTC Evo 4G (Sprint) 4:34 Happy Friday, everyone! Or should we say, happy HTC Evo 4G day? That’s right, this is the day many smartphone fans have been waiting for, as America’s first 4G smartphone is now officially on sale. The HTC Evo 4G can be purchased through Sprint as well as other electronics retailers, including …

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