Wednesday, March 30, 2011

PhoneDog.com's Daily Digest

PhoneDog.com's Daily Digest

PhoneDog 101: Capacitive Touchscreens vs. Resistive Touchscreens - What's the Difference?

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Most phones these days have a touchscreen. Some have a resistive touchscreen and some have a capacitive touchscreen. What's the difference between a resistive and a capacitive touchscreen? Which one is better? In this PhoneDog 101 video, Sydney discusses the main differences, the technology behind the two, and which one you should choose. It's not always easy. Though a capacitive touchscreen is generally better, some people still prefer a resistive touchscreen. When buying a phone, how are...


HP: webOS 3.0 SDK now available, Veer on course for a May launch

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Last month we saw HP tease webOS 3.0 on the TouchPad and, while there's still no official word on when we can expect them to be released, today we did get another step closer to their launch. Today HP announced that the webOS 3.0 SDK is now available, but you've got to be a part of the company's Early Access program to get your hands on it. Anyone that's got any kind of interest in developing for the TouchPad should definitely check it out, and if you're an existing developer and not already a...


Is Verizon taking Android on too strongly?

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Verizon has made it very clear that they feel solely responsible for Android's success. Android was around long before it made its way over to Big Red's shelves, though it hadn't yet hit the mainstream wire. Verizon and Motorola undoubtedly kick-started the platform's rapid rise to the top with the introduction of the first high-end Android phone, the original Droid. Since then, they have expanded and popularized their Droid line so much that a large number of prospective buyers confuse Android...


AT&T expects to divest some markets to get T-Mobile deal approved

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Ever since AT&T announced that it would be acquiring T-Mobile, the company has been pretty confident that the deal would be approved by the government, despite a growing opposition. AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson touched on the deal a bit more in a recent interview, explaining that he believes that the merger will improve coverage and speed up the build-out of next-gen broadband networks. In order to get the deal done, Stephenson said that he expects that ATT will need to divest some markets....


Android: A look into CyanogenMod

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Last week I listed and explained the advantages and disadvantages of custom ROMs . Running custom ROMs, though they will void your warranty and risk breaking your device, there is a long list of benefits that are well worth it to a large number of Android users. Of the hundreds of ROMs, one of the most popular to date is CyanogenMod (CM). It is officially available for 24 different Android devices, and unofficially supported on several others. For those of you that are still unsure...


HTC Pyramid spotted in the wild once again

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Remember earlier this month when a photo of the HTC Pyramid's rear end leaked? Well today more photos of the Pyramid in the wild have leaked, but this time we're treated to a lot more than just the back of the phone. As you can see, the front of the Pyramid looks a lot like those renders that we saw a while back. As for specs, you're looking at a 4.3-inch 960x540 qHD display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 8 megapixel camera, VGA front-facing shooter, 768MB RAM, Android 2.3.2, and version 3.0 of...


Motorola Atrix 4G software update begins rolling out over the air

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Nearly a week ago, Motorola told us that it was prepping a software update for the Atrix 4G , but the company kept its lips sealed when it came to sharing what fixes and enhancements the update would actually contain. Moto just announced that the Atrix's update will begin rolling out today, though, and we've finally been given the list of improvements that are included: Bluetooth: Improved multimedia experience with Bluetooth devices as well as the ability to use phone with...


Microsoft planning to bring Kin Studio-like service to Windows Phone 7?

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As you all probably remember, Microsoft's Kin ONE and Kin TWO weren't exactly runaway successes, getting killed off after less than two months on the market. One of the highlights of the devices was the Kin Studio, which let users backup and share media that was stored on their devices, all in the cloud. The Kin Studio was officially shut down back in January, but a new job posting has hinted that the Studio may be making a return with Windows Phone 7. Microsoft has said that they're looking...


HTC ThunderBolt vs. T-Mobile myTouch 4G Dogfight Pt. 2

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It's another 4G dogfight battle! Aaron takes a look at the HTC ThunderBolt and the T-Mobile myTouch 4G , two high-end devices on their respective carriers. The ThunderBolt is Verizon's first 4G LTE device and offers a 1 GHz next-gen Snapdragon CPU, 4.3-inch display, 8-megapixel camera, front-facing camera, Android 2.2, and a 1,400 mAh battery. The T-Mobile myTouch 4G sports a 1 GHz CPU, 3.8-inch display, 5-megapixel camera, front-facing camera, and Android 2.2. ...


HTC ThunderBolt vs. T-Mobile myTouch 4G Dogfight Pt. 1

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4G vs. 4G.  1 GHz vs. 1 GHz.  With specifications so similar, there's only one way to determine which one is the best - dogfight!  Aaron throws the HTC ThunderBolt and the T-Mobile myTouch 4G into the ring to figure out which one should take home the gold.  The ThunderBolt is Verizon's first 4G phone and offers a 4.3-inch display, 8-megapixel camera, 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, Android 2.2 with HTC's Sense 2.0, and more.  The T-Mobile myTouch 4G has a...


Why the panic button isn't a bad thing

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Recently, Reuters reported that the US State Department is currently working on several different technologies that would help pro-democracy activists in countries all around the world. While the article isn't meant to focus on just one type of technology, and is written to showcase just how much the United States is invested in using technology to circumvent situations imposed on activists and citizens by governments, a very curious technology is being planned for mobile phones and smartphones...


Dell Venue Pro gets its own taste of NoDo starting today

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Dell Venue Pro owners, get ready. Dell has confirmed that the Windows Phone 7 NoDo update will begin rolling out to Venue Pros in the wild today. As with most updates, it's expected that it'll take at least a few days before NoDo hits every VP in the wild, so don't be upset if you don't see the update today. It's also worth noting that Dell will be pushing out a separate update to the Venue Pro that'll contain more bug fixes, although there's no word on when we can expect that update to...


Rumor: Multiple Verizon Android release dates revealed in leaked roadmap

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Been wondering when a particular upcoming Verizon Android phone will launch? Wonder no more, as a number of handset launch dates have been reveal thanks to a leaked roadmap sent over to the folks at Phandroid. If the roadmap is indeed legit, the next couple of months look like they'll be chock full of Android, with a little Windows Phone 7 sprinkled in. As you can see up above, we can expect the Casio Command (aka C771 Gz'One) and Samsung DROID Charge on April 7th, with the Xperia PLAY, HTC...


Winner of an Apple iPod Shuffle 3-29-11

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Congratulations to R. Bauman of MN on winning a brand new Apple iPod Shuffle on Tuesday March 29, 2011.  "Really wasn't expecting to win anything because I haven't won in the 6 or 7 months I've been playing, but, I logged in today, and bam! I won! 2 days before my birthday too. Thank you so much PhoneDog. Great work guys."   


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