Archive | September, 2009

Holiday Weekend Open Comment Time

Unfortunately, it’s been a rather slow week in the land of magenta. I hope that that will all change with a wildly anticipated Motorola Android announcement happening Thursday.  In the meantime its Labor day so get outside, enjoy the last few days of summer, or if you’re in Florida like me another day of 90 degree plus weather. I know I’ll suffer through the humidity however and enjoy a barbecue with good friends tomorrow! I hope everyone … [read full article]

Android Market Update Shows Off

The Android market has come a long way since its inception and while still considerably behind the Apple App store as far the numbers tell, the market itself may be better all around. I mean out of 70,000 apps in the App Store I’d venture to guess about 12,000 are “pull my finger” apps. Newly added to the Android market are: Application screenshots Promotional icons Improved application descriptions Also added according to my bud at HTCSource are … [read full article]

What Does $649 Buy?

So what does $649 buy you? The N900, which has become one of the most discussed phones on the internet and of course has received the label, the next “iPhone killer.” Part of it may be due to the awesome videos showing off the device or the trance music playing in the background.  Regardless, word has come down that the N900 has found its way to the Nokia USA website for a completely not shocking price of … [read full article]

Do You Sidekick, Twitter And Facebook?

Sidekick users have yet another reason to rejoice this morning and T-mobile continues to open up the catalogue of goodies. Introducing Facebook and Twitter to Sidekick (2008), Sidekick LX (Tony Hawk included) and to the Sidekick slide. Interestingly enough the Facebook application is free while Twitter will charge a recurring $1.99 monthly fee. Not sure, what that is about as the Sidekick catalogue appears to be the only Twitter application … [read full article]

More 3G Launches

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Magenta countinues expanding their 3G network rapidly. I’m proud to inform the lucky folks in Oxnard, Ventura, Malibu and Santa Barbara California that you are officially blessed with T-Mobile 3G! Congratulations guys! Feel free to sound off in the comments with your excitement. If you still are the few waiting patiently for 3G to be announced in your city every morning, we will keep you updated!

N900 Hands On Galore

The N900 is almost taking on mythic expectations as the device displays itself with ultra loud vibrant music offering up a plethora of goodies sure to make even the most vocal iPhone supporter take notice. Courtesy of the boys over at NokiaBlog, we get almost 6.5 minutes of N900 goodness. Showing up almost everything one could want to see on this phone (including in the hand size) this is sure to make some of you drool. Seriously, … [read full article]

More N900 Video!

After that particularly galaxy sized update I came across a particular interesting video.  One, its about the N900 (so it had me drooling) and two, its in Italian (Finally! all those classes have payed off!).  While most of you may not be able to understand what is being said, you will surely be able to translate the video and how well the device works.  Mostly, what can be understood … [read full article]

Galaxy Update

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With all this android talk recently, I have heard read a bunch of questions regarding the Samsung Android.  Well, I have been listening but haven’t found it entirely appropriate to comment on all the goings on in the tech world.  I warn you, what you are about to read is everything you need to know, and is known, about the Samsung Galaxy.  Some of what is to follow is made up of rumors, others … [read full article]