Category: Devices

Apple suing Amazon.com for using the name “App Store”

The title says it all and you may have already heard about it, but if not were here to spread the news. Apple is suing Amazon.com in efforts to block the company from using the name “App Store” on their site. Apple was the original source and creator of the “App Store” and they want…

March 22, 2011
[DISCUSSION] Verizon’s new 4G devices coming soon – details inside!

Finally users of Verizon Wireless service have had the pleasure of owning the first ever LTE smartphone that hit their market. The HTC Thunderbolt has been a great success so far and it’s actually the most talked about handset still to this day. Our Thunderbolt forums are filled with rooting information and much more already…

March 21, 2011
Google Nexus S Officially Coming To Sprint

Remember back when Google first launched the Nexus One and how their goal was to get it on every major US carrier? There was even a rumor that it was going to be released on Sprint, but that was pulled at the last minute, presumably because of the launch of the HTC Evo 4G. Well…

March 21, 2011
Sprint’s plans for CTIA

Rumors have recently been going around on what Sprint has planned for the CTIA convention this year and BGR has just been informed of what we like to call expected announcements. The three devices everyone is so excited about are the HTC Evo 3D, the HTC Evo View 4G and Sprint’s version of the Motorola…

March 19, 2011
Sprint is launching their Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot on March 20th

Sprint’s latest WiMAX device, the Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot from Sierra Wireless has recently been announced and you’ll be seeing it available March 20, 2011. Pricing is marked at only $49.99 after a $50.00 mail-in rebate. This device will allow Sprint users to connect up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices to share a 3G/4G…

March 18, 2011
Samsung announces Galaxy Player 4” and Galaxy Player 5” for the US

Samsung recently confirmed the Galaxy Player 4” and Galaxy Player 5” will be available in the United States. These devices are packed with 1GHz CPU’s, Wi-Fi, front and back facing cameras, Qik video calling support and more. Another interesting specification confirmed by Samsung is that the portable music players will be upgradeable to Android 2.3…

March 17, 2011
[DISCUSSION] Are you getting a Thunderbolt today?

Most of us know today is the day! Will you or have you already gotten your hands on one? The Verizon Wireless stores are packed and that’s a good sign. Maybe the LTE launch with the Thunderbolt will be a successful one. Time will tell.

March 17, 2011
Netflix for Android leaked

If you haven’t already tried it or heard about it, the APK for Netflix recently hit the web. Rumor is that aren’t able to actually stream anything yet but it’s definitely on an Android device and partially operable.

March 17, 2011
T-Mobile To Release Nokia C7 “Tiger”

T-Mobile rumors of the Nokia C7, aka “Tiger” have been correct as we see the device was just added to Nokia’s inventory list. Nokia has hopes of winning over Android users who have service with T-Mobile. They haven’t forgotten about Windows Phone 7 users though so don’t worry. They are focused on both platforms evenly.

March 15, 2011
Verizon’s HTC Thunderbolt is coming March 17th – Happy Saint Patricks Day!

The rumors can finally end because Verizon Wireless has made the release date and price of the HTC ThunderBolt handset official. The release date is March 17th and the device will have a $249.99 price tag. The LTE data will be the same rate as the current 3G devices, $29.99 per month for unlimited use.

March 15, 2011
[VIDEO] 11 Minutes with the Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1

Folks, if you didn’t buy the Motorola XOOM or iPad 2 because you were waiting on what Samsung was going to offer, you may have made the right decision. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is one ultimate entertainer allowing you to watch full HD movies, take 8MP photos and play games or surf Flash websites…

March 14, 2011
Samsung Galaxy SII in the works

If you have not already heard about it, this is great news! Apparently the Samsung Galaxy SII rumors are true and this bad boy has been approved by the FCC. What’s so sweet about this device is that it supports 2.4ghz and 5ghz frequencies, meaning it’ll almost certainly come with dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi. We…

March 14, 2011
More Thunderbolt rumors: It will be announced soon!

HTC recently posted an update to Facebook that gives you a little more hope. There was no official release date announced but once again they say it’s coming soon. The rumors suggest that there may have been battery life issues, software issues or more which is the reason we are still waiting. Verizon actually said…

March 12, 2011
Port your number to Sprint and make money!

Geeks, now through April 16th Sprint is giving you a great deal if you port your number from any other carrier such as AT&T or Verizon. They are offering incoming smartphone subscribers a $125 service credit applicable toward your bill after 60 days. But wait, there’s more for those who like dumb phones (basic phones.)…

March 12, 2011
[VIDEO] Samsung shows off Galaxy Tab, expect more tablets soon!

Samsung recently posted a brand new advertisement for their original Samsung Galaxy Tab and the video has been spotted on youtube. Last week we reported statements being made by Samsung suggesting changes may be made in prices, competing against the iPad2. Samsung is still considering those changes as well as possibly rethinking their hardware components.…

March 12, 2011