The newest version of Android is called Android 4.0 aka Ice Cream Sandwich, an OS released back in 2011 and is yet to feature on most Android handsets. The way things are shaping up, many users might have to wait months to get the new update. And in a worst case scenario, many might never get it as this is a what manufacturers have been doing in regards to Android for years. Luckily, HTC announced 16 devices that will get the Ice Cream Sandwich update in the coming months, and hopefully other de...
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is coming soon to U.S. Samsung Galaxy S2 owners, but will that be enough for it hold off the Apple iPhone 5? The Galaxy S2 is one of the most popular smartphones in the world, but a software update to Android 4.0 won't be enough to slow down Apple.
The new iPad is finally out of the Apple labs. It is a brilliant device with the finest features like the ultimate Retina display, ultrafast 4G LTE, upgraded iSight camera and voice dictation. After purchasing the latest gadget, one would think of how to protect the new iPad from scratches or drops. In this regard, you can grab the colorful and trendy cases, which are now available in the market.
If you have purchased a Verizon iPad Wi-Fi + 4G LTE, you will get a pleasant surprise at the same time, at least for now - you can also surf the web on AT&T’s network on your Verizon iPad, although the tech giant could have opted to restrict the device's operation on other networks.
Apple’s third generation iPad is fast becoming the most desirable tablet. On March 16, tech enthusiasts lined up at stores to get their hands on the new iPad. It sports the high-resolution Retina display and 4G LTE connectivity, which has proved to be a game changer. But does the new iPad have enough firepower to confront the top five tablets that run on Android?
According to market figures released by research firm IDC, China is bound to overtake the U.S. in smartphone shipments by the end of 2012, becoming the leading market. IDC’s latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker forecast that China’s smartphone market will climb from 18.2 percent in 2011 to 20.7 percent in 2012, while U.S.’ market would drop from 21.3 to 20.6 percent over the same timeframe.
The Land of Oz – Australia – is the first country where the new iPad got released on Friday morning. Luke Soules, the founder of California-based gadget repair firm – iFixit – made his way to Australia and picked up an iPad from a local store in Melbourne city. Here is what the iFixit guy revealed in the ultimate iPad postmortem.
The new iPad is still the hottest topic on the Internet, and very well deserved too, unlike the iPad 2. The new Apple tablet goes on sale on Friday, March 16, at 8 a.m. The tech giant's next big unveiling is likely to the iPhone 5, and if our tingling spidey senses are working correctly, then we expect the iPhone 5 to be very similar to the new iPad in terms of specs and features. There are certain things about Apple’s new iPad that would work wonders on the next iPhone, and if implemented, ...
Many people, who have pre-ordered the new iPad are starting to get their devices. Therefore a list of apps to maximize the great potential of the high-resolution Retina display is in order.
If you have been following stories about the new iPad since the device was unveiled on March 7, 2012, you would have realized by now that Siri is missing, and for reasons unknown, as Apple is yet to make a formal statement on the matter.
Apple’s next devil – the iPhone 5 – is expected for October/September release. The new iPad, which debuted on March 7, throws light on what Apple will possibly equip in its iPhone 5. The 4G LTE connectivity in the upcoming iPhone is almost certain.
Apple's new iPad is making its way to stores today (March 16), and like on every other occasion, the waiting lines are going to be extended out of this world. However, there are some potential tablet owners who will not take bait and buy the new iPad. Instead, these persons might look to Android for some comfort. For you guys, we have five Android alternatives coming up that you might find intriguing enough to keep you away from the world of Apple and the new iPad.
iPad 3 has launched its worldwide release to thousand of waiting fans and tech aficionados alike. David Tarasenko, a construction manager from Sydney, Australia was the first lucky buyer of a new iPad 3 HD. From there, store openings across Austrailia and Asia continued to before European stores opened at 8 a.m. local time. In San Francisco, one of Apple's flagship stores, customers waited in light rain as local television crews shot news reels of people holding umbrellas and reading their iP...
Samsung is tight-lipped about the release date and the features of the most anticipated Android smartphone, Galaxy S3. However, it is expected to run on the Android 4.0 operating system aka Ice Cream Sandwich. Samsung tasted huge success with Galaxy S2 and now Android fans are excited about the upcoming Galaxy S3. Speculations are rife that it would possess the TouchWiz 4.0 version User Interface with the Touch-sensitive controls.On the other hand, LG has unveiled its first quad-core device,...
Recently, Apple celebrated when the App Store hit 25 billion downloads. Now the tech giant is celebrating another milestone - the market release of the new iPad. Initial reports coming in, say thousands of Apple fans are standing in front of Apple stores to pick up their copy of the new tablet, which packs Retina display, quad-core graphics and 4G LTE, among other things. And, to highlight the brilliance of the new display, Apple has come up with a new section in the App store, which is dedicate...
The new iPad goes on sale March 16, Friday at 8 a.m. worlwide as you might have known already. It's going to be difficult getting your hands on the new tablet since the demand is so high. The way we see it, only the lucky ones will get the new iPad today, everyone else will have to wait until another time, or pay a hefty amount to someone who will definitely buy an iPad just to resell it for $1000 or more.
Google is in for a major retooling of its search engine, aiming to make big changes in how it searches the Web. While traditional Internet search technologies recognize keywords typed into query boxes and deliver links to seemingly relevant Web sites, Google plans to do more than that – understand what people are actually searching for.
HTC Vivid, one of AT&T's first LTE phones, is now getting an over the air update to the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich software, and the Samsung Nexus S will get an additional update to fix battery problems from a previous update. AT&T isn't officially offering ICS up, but Vivid owners should be able to see if the update is available. If you get the notification the update is ready, make sure to plug in your phone to a computer and switch to Wi-Fi. That's the only way the update will do...
Apple's iPad is going to sell a million units on the first day according to some analysts, so if you're going to buy one, check out our starter kit app guide.
While the iPad may not have an all-new physical design or edge-to-edge display, it's enticing enough that pre-orders have completely sold out.
Many patients taking a widely prescribed class of oral cancer drugs are also using a variety of medications that could reduce the effectiveness of the cancer treatment or increase its toxic side effects, according to research by Medco Health Solutions Inc.
A German court suspended a trial in which Apple alleged that Samsung Electronics copied the slide-to-unlock technology of its iPhone and iPad devices pending the outcome of a separate suit.
The new iPad hits the market on Friday, March 16 at 8 a.m. worldwide and Apple fans in Australia will be among the first to get their hands on the new tablet. In the U.S., the coveted device will hit Apple stores as well as retailers such as Wal-Mart, Target and Best Buy. This is exciting news for first time iPad buyers or those who want to switch from Android but what about those who already own its predecessors - iPad 2 or iPad original?
At last, the most anticipated Apple tablet is going public today. Those who have preordered the new iPad will have to wait three more days (as shipping starts March 19). Apple fans are breathlessly waiting to catch the glimpse of the new iPad. All they dream of is swiping their fingers across the marvelous Retina display.
The new iPad goes on sale Friday (March 16) at 8 a.m. Want the new iPad but you are too lazy to stand in the line or hate getting your tablet later than others? Well then, how about buying the cheaper iPad 2 instead? It all boils down to your needs and preferences. You might just find out that you don’t need the new iPad, or, the iPad 2 could be less advanced than what you would prefer.
Are you a fan of Samsung? If you are, then there is great news from Samsung. The most-anticipated android smartphone – Galaxy S3 – is around the corner. The new flagship device is building momentum with Rado-style ceramic design and awesome features.
Scientists discovered a new species of leopard frog in New York City’s concrete jungle and several surrounding counties. While most undiscovered species are found in remote areas, the surprising fact about this discovery is that it’s been in plain sight all along.
James Whittaker, a Microsoft executive who recently left Google after about three years, posted his Why I Left Google tell-all on a Microsoft blog a day before Greg Smith had his scathing Goldman Sachs op-ed posted in the New York Times. The Smith op-ed has taken the Internet and news world by storm in the first 24 hours since being posted. A London based executive director for the investment banking giant Goldman Sachs, Smith fired off a searing report March 14 on the company's toxic and des...
Nokia designer Marko Ahtisaari has confirmed Nokia is working on building a tablet computer, but no other details were offered up. A Windows 8-powered 10-inch tablet would be logical given Nokia's close relationship with Microsoft, but that is not confirmed. Ahtisaari did an interview with Finnish magazine Kauppalehti Optio, and only leaked this nugget by saying he spent 30% of his time on the project. If a Nokia tablet comes to fruition, a Windows 8 version could be the best chance yet for a...
Pop superstars Rihanna, 23, is not only good at singing, but also running the social media, which has brought her a great success of the launch of her album Talk to Talk.
Samsung’s attempt to ban Apple’s devices in the Netherlands fell short of accomplishment, as the Hague District Court ruled against it. The court ruling is an important victory for Apple in its defense against Samsung.
