T-Mobile to release LG G2X, G-Slate on April 20th, suggests rumor
According to blog TmoNews, T-Mobile will release the G-Slate tablet and G2X smartphone next month on April 20th. The blog notes that the two LG …
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Apple calls foul on web browser speed test
Earlier today, we told you about a study conducted by Blaze Software comparing the native browser speeds in Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android. The results of …
The New York Times to offer iTunes subscriptions
In tandem with its announcement that it will move to a paid subscription model for online content, The New York Times said Thursday that it …
The Grey Lady builds a pay wall; New York Times to charge for online content after March 28th
In a post on the publication’s web site today, The New York Times announced its intentions to move to a paid subscription model — often referred to …
Android 2.2 Froyo powers 61.3% of all Android devices
According to new data released by Android Developers, Android 2.2 (Froyo) currently powers 61.3% of all Android devices that accessed the Android Market during the …
Apple airs new iPhone ad, forgets Android and BlackBerry have app stores too [video]
Apple began airing a trio of new iPhone commercials recently, and one in particular caught our attention. “If you don’t have an iPhone,” the ad …
Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi up for pre-order from Costco; $589.99, free case
Motorola announced the March 27th launch of its Wi-Fi-only XOOM on Wednesday, and now Costco has made the tablet available for pre-order. While Costco quotes …
45,000 tests prove Android surfs faster than the iPhone
A recent study performed by Ottowa-based Blaze Software reveals that Android’s mobile Web browser is significantly faster than the mobile Safari browser found on Apple’s …
Samsung brings Galaxy Player to U.S.
At the company’s 2011 product lineup event today, Samsung announced the U.S. availability of the 4-inch and 5-inch Galaxy Player. First spotted at Mobile World Congress …
Netflix APK for Android leaked, lacks streaming support
The Netflix APK has been pulled from a prototype of the LG Revolution, the first Android smartphone to offer full Netflix support, by a guy …
New images of Motorola’s DROID 3 surface
New images of Motorola’s DROID 3 smartphone have surfaced online, courtesy of Howard Forums. The device —which will be heading to Verizon Wireless — is …
Intel may be working with notebook OEMs on Android tablets
Intel is working with six to eight notebook manufacturers in an effort to push more into the Android tablet market, DigiTimes is reporting. Inventec and …
Adobe issues warning for critical Flash Player, Adobe Reader vulnerability
Adobe has issued a security bulletin about a critical security flaw found in Adobe Flash Player affecting the Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Solaris, and Android operating …
Images, specs of HTC’s Pyramid Android handset surface
The leaks are flying out of xda.cn at a fast and furious pace today. The site has posted renderings of another leaked, HTC handset, the Android-based …
Google to test NFC mobile payment system in New York, San Francisco
Leaving your credit card at the bar may soon be a thing of the past — that is, if you live in San Francisco or …
Images of Motorola’s Daytona, DROID 3, and LTE Targa surface online, headed to Verizon
Howard Forums member wnrussell has treated us to images of three unannounced handsets from Motorola — all of which look set to launch on Verizon …
Images, specs of Verizon’s DROID Incredible 2 leak
Images and specifications of Verizon’s next incredible handset — the HTC DROID Incredible 2 — have made their way onto the Internet. The crew over …
Angry Birds Rio for Android to launch as Amazon exclusive
Rovio, the developer behind the wildly successful Angry Birds franchise, announced on Monday that its forthcoming Android title Angry Birds Rio for Android will launch exclusively in …
Xperia Play launches on April 1st in Spain; still no word on U.S. launch
While mobile gaming fans around the world wait with baited breath for an official announcement, anxious Xperia Play hopefuls in Spain finally got the news …
HTC Flyer tablet production to exceed 1 million units in initial run
Citing industry sources, Taiwan Economic News reports that HTC has high hopes for its debut tablet, the HTC Flyer. Announced at Mobile World Congress last …
Google VP Marissa Mayer dishes Google mobile stats, 150M mobile maps users
At SXSW, Google’s VP of Location and Local Services, Marissa Mayer, took the stage and dished out some interesting Google data, including mobile stats. During …
Wi-Fi Galaxy Tab to retail for $399 on April 4th, report suggests
Information acquired by blog Droid-Life suggests that Samsung’s 7-inch, Wi-Fi only, Galaxy Tab may retail for $399 and become available on April 4th. The svelte price …
Winamp 1.0 for Android launches with free music downloads
“Whipping the llamas ass” just got a bit rowdier for Android users. Winamp 1.0 for Android is now available and provides a handful of enhancements, …
PlayStation games coming to Tegra-based, Android devices
According to information posted in NVIDIA’s Tegra Zone Android application, Sony PlayStation games will be making their way onto Tegra-based, Android devices in the not-to-distant …
Motorola XOOM OS upgrade hits this evening, brings Flash 10.2 support
Motorola’s corporate Twitter account just sent out a tweet announcing that the Motorola XOOM will be receiveing an OTA software upgrade later today. The expected …
Motorola XOOM sales not very impressive, analyst claims
In a note to investors on Friday morning, an analyst from investment firm Morgan Keegan & Company claimed in-store sales of Motorola’s XOOM tablet are …
Adobe Flash Player 10.2 for Android landing March 18
Adobe has announced that it will release Flash Player 10.2 for Android 2.2 (Froyo) and Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) devices, as well as a beta version …
Skyfire 4.0 Pro Edition for Android coming soon
Skyfire is prepping a major update to its Android Web browser, which it will call Skyfire 4.0 Pro Edition. The update will include a new …
82% of future tablet buyers will buy Apple’s iPad, survey suggests
According to an independent survey conducted by market research firm ChangeWave, Apple’s iPad still has no real competition in the eyes of consumers. ChangeWave released the …
HTC ThunderBolt to launch on March 21st?
We’ve just heard from two independent sources that the HTC ThunderBolt is now scheduled to launch on March 21st, following repeated delays. While our tipsters …
