Want a seriously cheap Android Gingerbread phone that doesn’t suck? You got it! Meet T-Mobile’s Samsung Exhibit II 4G. It has T-Mobile’s HSPA+ speeds (hence the “4G”), a front-facing camera, a 3-megapixel rear-facing camera, and a 1GHz processor. Plus, it’s filled with a bunch of useful apps, like T-Mobile TV HD. Overall, it’s a nice …
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November, 2011
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8 November
HTC Edge quad
Dual-core? Pah. The HTC Edge, a phone that could very well be the world’s first quad-core handset, scoffs at your mobile’s inferior powers. According to Pocketnow, the Edge packs an Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, giving it a phenomenal four 1.5GHz cores. That’s some serious power. We’re expecting big things of this already, and it’s not even official yet. The Nvidia …
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8 November
Nvidia’s Tegra 3 CPU increases performance while saving power
The Nvidia Tegra 2 was the new hotness earlier this year as Honeycomb tablet after Honeycomb tablet embraced its dual-core architecture. Now, it’s garbage. On Tuesday, Nvidia officially unveiled the Tegra 2’s successor, announcing the quad-core Tegra 3 CPU. The CPU will debut inside the Asus Transformer Prime in December and according to Nvidia, it’ll offer up to three times …
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8 November
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc HD incoming?
There’s a new Sony Ericsson phone incoming, and it’s sporting an HD screen, according to rumours. Fittingly, it’s currently known as the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc HD, or Nozomi, though either could be a working title. GSM Arena received an anonymous tip about an upcoming flagship handset that’ll have a 720p screen measuring 4.3-inches, which is similar in resolution to …
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8 November
HP reportedly ready to unveil fate of WebOS
Hewlett-Packard maybe ready to unveil the fate of its troubled mobile operating system, WebOS. The company is planning an all-hands meeting tonight, led by newly installed CEO Meg Whitman, the Verge reported today. The company will likely share its plans for WebOS. HP planned to unload its WebOS mobile platform business as part of a wider shift away from the …
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8 November
Apple seeds iOS 5.0.1 to end users for battery testing
Apple has begun seeding iOS 5.0.1 to select end users to begin battery testing, according to a report from 9to5Mac. Specifically the early release of the iOS update is going to users who explained battery issues to AppleCare after the release of iOS 5 earlier this fall. 9to5Mac also reports that the iOS 5.0.1 update brings improvements to Siri for …
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8 November
Straight Talk adds LG Optimus Q
TracFone’s Straight Talk service has added its second Android smartphone today, putting the LG Optimus Q on sale for $179.99. The no-commitment price gives consumers an Android 2.3 Gingerbread handset with a 3.2-inch display and sliding QWERTY keyboard. Specifications are definitely on the low-end, however they are a slight step up from those of the Samsung Galaxy Precedent announced in …
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8 November
Scroll Excel £130 Android tablet puts 3D video on your TV
The Android-powered Scroll Excel claims to be the first tablet under £200 to play 3D movies and videos. But don’t go donning your 3D glasses just yet: the £130 Excel doesn’t play 3D video on its own 7-inch screen, but acts as the middleman to send 3D films and videos into your 3D TV or monitor. Simply hook it up …
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8 November
Spotify reaches Windows Phone at last
Spotify has finally made it to Windows Phone, bringing streaming tunes to Microsoft mobiles, and finally giving Windows Phone owners an app to shout about. Spotify, the music streaming service that grants you access to a library of millions of tracks, including but not limited to Men At Work’s Down Under, has been available on iOS and Android for ages, …
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8 November
HP still mulling fate of WebOS, report says
Despite reports that Hewlett-Packard was nearing an announcement regarding plans for its WebOS business, Meg Whitman is still undecided. The company was reportedly expected to reveal the fate of its troubled mobile operating system this evening, but HP’s recently installed chief executive officer told a company-wide meeting that a decision would not come for at least a few more weeks, …
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