Tuesday, March 29, 2011

PhoneDog.com's Daily Digest

PhoneDog.com's Daily Digest

Why the BB PlayBook shouldn't launch without native apps

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After some rumors and speculation, Research In Motion recently revealed that their first tablet device, the BlackBerry PlayBook , would be launching in the United States on the Sprint network on April 19 th . The device, which isn’t the most powerful tablet coming to the market sooner than later, isn’t the weakling amongst the pack, either, and should be on the radar for anyone who isn’t ready to pick up a tablet that’s powered by Apple’s or Google’s...


Rumor: Windows Phone 7 gaining NFC capabilities in its next update

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Like it or not, near-field communication seems to be growing more popular as the days go by. Over the weekend, a rumor emerged claiming that Google is teaming up with MasterCard and Citigroup for a big NFC push later this year, and now Bloomberg is reporting that Microsoft will be getting in on tech soon, too. According to two sources speaking with the site, Windows Phone 7 will receive NFC capabilities in the next version of the OS, while smartphones featuring NFC built-in may arrive this...


HTC Merge arriving on Cellular South with Amazon Appstore preinstalled

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After months of leaks and rumors, the HTC Merge was finally made available to Alltel subscribers yesterday. While there's still no word on when or if the Merge will actually make it to Verizon's shelves, there is at least one other carrier planning to offer the device. Cellular South today announced that they'll be launching the Merge sometime next month and, although there's no pricing info just yet, the carrier did reveal one feature that makes their version of the handset pretty unique:...


Samsung DROID Charge red eye revealed in leaked render

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There's been plenty of speculation as to which name Samsung would finally settle on for its 4G LTE smartphone , aka SCH-i510, for Verizon, with the latest candidate being "DROID Charge." A leaked render sent over to Pocketnow today has added more credence to the device's rumored DROID branding, as you can see up above. Like all of the DROIDs before it, the Charge is sported a red eye that's slightly different as the ones before it, but still very robotic. Neither Samsung nor Verizon...


AT&T/T-Mobile deal to get thorough review courtesy of New York Attorney General

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Ever since we first learned about the AT&T/T-Mobile merger, Sprint has been pretty vocal about its opposition to the deal. Today Sprint may have gotten an ally in New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. In a statement to Bloomberg, Schneiderman says that he's concerned that an AT&T-Mobile merger could negatively impact the number of choices available to people looking for a wireless carrier, especially in more rural areas, as well as folks that are with T-Mobile because it's a "low-cost...


What will the mobile market share look like in 2015?

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It has been one interesting ride if you've followed mobile news over the past two years. We've seen the rise and fall of several platforms. Most notably, Android rose from the open source software nerds could only dream about to the most popular platform around the globe. Likewise, some of the most used platforms like BlackBerry and Symbian have started to age and lose traction. A lot has changed in a relatively short time, and we're led to assume this is only the beginning. In the...


Nokia files new ITC complaint against Apple covering seven more patents

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Nokia and Apple have been involved in a few legal bouts in the past, with the latest chapter in the story surround the ITC and its decision that Apple didn't violate any of the five patents involved in Nokia's complaint from October of last year. The Finnish firm announced today that it's filing another ITC complaint, claiming that "virtually all of [Apple's] mobile phones, portable music players, tablets and computers" infringe on seven Nokia patents relating to multitasking, data sync,...


IDC predicts that Windows Phone 7 will surpass BlackBerry and iOS by 2015

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The wireless industry can be tough to predict, especially when it comes to how the various platforms will grow and shrink in popularity over a given amount of time. That's exactly what the IDC has attempted to do this morning, though, issuing their prediction for how the mobile landscape will look in 2015. Unsurprisingly, they've chosen Android as the leader of the pack with a market share that's nearly 50 percent. The platform in the next spot may be the biggest point of debate in the report,...


How will cloud-based services evolve in the mobile market?

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The cloud has evolved into a permanent fixture in our mobile world, and many people using their mobile phones see it as an important feature that they cannot live without. Whether it’s just an easy way to back-up their contacts, emails, or other important information, the cloud is an easy way to make sure that your stuff is protected, just in case tragic events ruin your device. And as we march forward, the cloud’s involvement in our day-to-day lives increases, with...


Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot set to hit Verizon's shelves on March 31st [UPDATED]

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Way back in January, Verizon and Samsung teamed up to announce a new 4G mobile hotspot. There was no pricing or launch info given at the time, but today Big Red finally loosened its lips and gave us some solid information. The Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot is up for pre-order today and will be available this Thursday, March 31st, for $99.99 with a two-year contract and $50 mail-in rebate. If you'd prefer to go the contract-free route, you'll be paying $269.99 for the privilege. Once you've got...


Amazon Cloud Player launches, lets users upload music then stream it with Android

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Well what do we have here? After hearing rumors of an Apple "music locker" service for the past few days, Amazon just went ahead and launched a music storage/streaming service of its own. It's called Amazon Cloud Player, and it allows Amazon customers to upload their music library to the company's storage and then stream it to any computer or Android phone or tablet. Every user gets 5GB of storage for free, and anyone that needs more space can purchase it (you also get upgraded to 20GB for free...


HTC ThunderBolt vs. HTC Inspire 4G Dogfight Pt. 2

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It's a 4G phone fight!  Aaron gets the HTC ThunderBolt and HTC Inspire 4G together for a dogfight battle to see which device has the best combination of features.  Verizon's ThunderBolt offers a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor, 4.3-inch display, 8-megapixel camera, front-facing camera, Android 2.2 with HTC's Sense 2.0 user interface, and an awesome kickstand for watching videos.  The HTC Inspire 4G offers similar specs, but doesn't have the kickstand or the front-facing...


HTC ThunderBolt vs. HTC Inspire 4G Dogfight Pt. 1

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It's the ultimate 4G dogfight!  Aaron compares the HTC ThunderBolt and the HTC Inspire 4G , two HTC slab devices that offer a ton of awesome features.  In addition to being Verizon's first 4G smartphone, the ThunderBolt offers a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor, 4.3-inch display, 8-megapixel camera, front-facing camera, and Android 2.2 with HTC's Sense UI.  The HTC Inspire 4G offers the same specifications, but doesn't have the front-facing camera. The ThunderBolt offers a...


Winner of an Apple iPod Shuffle 3-28-11

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Congratulations to S. Reid of MA on winning a brand new Apple iPod Shuffle on Monday March 28, 2011. Stay tuned as we wait for a quote and photo of the last instant game winner!


Weekly Bone: iPhone 5 delayed and more

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Apple iPhone 5 delayed, iOS 5 coming this fall, Xperia X10 getting Gingerbread and more! PhoneDog's Weekly Bone presented by Jon Q


Motorola DROID X and DROID 2 each get leaked versions of Gingerbread

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So the weekend has passed and there's no DROID X Gingerbread in sight. Bummer, right? It's not all bad news, though, as the folks over at My Droid World have not only gotten their hands on a leaked build of Android 2.3.3 for both the DX and the DROID 2, but they've also made the both available to download for you and me. After installing this version of Gingerbread, you'll be greeted by a new, bluer version of BLUR with a customizable dock, new camera app, and all kinds of other goodies....


HTC ThunderBolt Video Review Pt. 2

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As the first 4G LTE phone, we were excited to get the HTC ThunderBolt in at PhoneDog.  In addition to the premium connectivity, it offers a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor, 4.3-inch display, 8-megapixel camera with a dual-LED flash, 1.3-megapixel front-facing shooter, Android 2.2 with HTC's Sense 2.0 user interface, and more.  The phone itself is a nice device, but there are other 4G LTE devices coming later in the year, plus it's not a dual-core device, which makes it somewhat...


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