Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Phones Review

Phones Review

Apple iPad and iPhone to Gain Final Fantasy III Soon: Video

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 12:15 PM PST

For all you iOS gaming fans out there in Apple land who enjoy a bit of cut and slash gaming apparently Final Fantasy III is making its way to the App Store in the not too distant future to join the previous Final Fantasy iOS games.

According to an article over on Daily iPhone Blog, the news of Final Fantasy III coming to the iPhone, iPod Touch and Apple iPad was announced via @SquareEnixDLG, with a tweet that said…” #iPhone FINAL FANTASY III coming next month!!!!! http://bit.ly/hgu9Z9#FF3″

On hitting that link in the tweet you are taken to the Square Enix website where the main page says that Final Fantasy III is coming March 2011 and presumably thereafter on the App Store.

Both Final Fantasy and Final Fantasy II are available to download to the iPhone, iPod Touch and Apple iPad from iTunes at a cost of $8.99 each so presumably Final Fantasy III will also command the same price tag.

And just so you can get a taster of Final Fantasy III on the iPhone, we have a first look video for your viewing pleasure below so make sure you check it out enjoy.

HP TouchPad WebOS Tablet Price, Release & Review

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 09:47 AM PST

The latest HP TouchPad WebOS 3.0-based tablet is coming to the market sooner than expected and here we will give you the news covering the price, release and a review.

DiGiTimes and Barrons have reported that HP (Hewlett-Packard) is going to start selling the new HP TouchPad in April and it's price is rumoured to be around about $699 according to Rethink Wireless, if this is the final price do you think it is a reasonable or a little too expensive considering the specs and features within?

HP is apparently going to get shipments in the region of about 4-5 million TouchPad WebOS 3.0-based tablet PC units in 2011.

The tablet will feature 1024 by 768 with aspect ratio of 4:3 (9.7-inch) display made of Corning Gorilla Glass, 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8060 processor, 1GB of RAM and buyers will have a choice of 16GB and a 32GB versions.

For more information about the HP TouchPad please visit TablePCReview where they have a hands-on review, well worth a read to get a little idea of what to expect. Please do post all comments below

Motorola Xoom Android Tablet Unboxed on Video

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 08:38 AM PST

For those that are thinking about snapping up the new Android 3.0 Honeycomb packing Motorola Xoom tablet on the Verizon network, we have a couple of Motorola Xoom tablet unboxing videos for your viewing pleasure below.

The first unboxing footage comes our way courtesy of the guys over at Gear Live and delivers seven minutes of unpacking the Android device, while the second video comes our way courtesy of the guys over at Wirefly, who also deliver seven minutes of footage.

In the first Motorola Xoom unboxing video the guys take a look at the tablet and accessories in the package and also power up the device and let us have a gander at the Xoom set up process while the Wirefly unboxing is more about the specs.

As for the Motorola Xoom specs I won't bore you with listing them yet again here, but if you need reminding you can head on over to our previous post (here) and check them out.

So that’s about it, I’ll shut up now and simply let you make that jump to hit those play buttons if you haven’t already done so, to sit back and enjoy the Motorola Xoom unboxing.

Think HTC: MacBook Pro Thunderbolt (Light Peak) Port

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 08:37 AM PST

Not sure if we are the only ones thinking this but Apple will be putting in its MacBook Pro 13-inch model the Light Peak port that they have called "Thunderbolt", time for HTC to think.

Now we all know that HTC is releasing its new smartphone called Thunderbolt so how come the new MacBook Pro is getting the Light Peak port also named Thunderbolt, surely you cannot have two products with the same name.

Who is wrong, HTC or Intel and could Apple be under scrutiny for applying something with the same name as HTC, this is only a thought and I am merely thinking outside the box.

MacRumors by way of Mac4Ever is showing an image of the low end 13-inch MacBook Pro featuring the new port, the image below clearly shows the new Thunderbolt / DisplayPort hybrid port.

Intel will be officially launching the new Light Peak aka Thunderbolt on Thursday at the same times as the Apple’s new MacBook Pros. Please let us know what you think of the above?

Android 2.2 Froyo Samsung Galaxy Indulge 4G Review Videos

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 07:43 AM PST

There seems to be a never-ending stream of Galaxy devices coming out of the Samsung camp these days, and we have a video review of one for your viewing consideration today, the Samsung Galaxy Indulge for MetroPCS.

The Samsung Galaxy Indulge 4G review videos come our way courtesy of Sydney Arnold over at Phone Dog with a two part video review of the Android 2.2 Froyo smartphone that jointly delivers just over 23 minutes of getting up close and personal with the Samsung Galaxy Indulge 4G.

In the review footage Sydney discusses the performance of the Android handset along with the MetroPCS 4G LTE network, and tested the device on the network, which she says was very impressive speed wise.

Spec wise according to Samsung the Samsung Galaxy Indulge 4G packs a 3.5-inch HVGA touch screen, 1GHz Hummingbird processor, slide out QWERTY keyboard, 3 megapixel camera with 720p video, Bluetooth, WiFi, and DLNA.

With that said and done, all that remains is for you to jump on down, hit that play button, sit back, relax and enjoy getting to know the Samsung Galaxy Indulge 4G on MetroPCS.

Motorola Atrix 4G Disassembled In Teardown

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 06:51 AM PST

As with most new devices sooner or later someone digs deep inside, rips the device apart and puts it on display, and now this has happened with the new Android 2.2 Froyo packing Motorola Atrix 4G, a little sooner than expected no doubt as the device only went on sale recently.

Anyway according to an article over on Ubergizmo, he guys how usually do this kind of stuff, iFixit, have now completed a teardown of the Motorola Atrix 4G revealing all its internals for the viewing public.

Apparently the guys did note that there isn’t much of any real interest inside the Android device other than that the glass panel isn't glued in so replacing should be a breeze and that the device packs a Qualcomm MDM6200 HSPA+ chip.

The guys also state that the Motorola Atrix 4G should be an easy smartphone to repair should you accidentally break the thing, but other than that apparently there’s nothing to shout about.

The Motorola Atrix 4G teardown is accompanied by the usual guide on how the guys went about doing so, along with several images of the stages which can be view by checking out their website. Of course we do remind you not to try the same with your own Motorola Atrix 4G.

Verizon iPhone Owner gets Robot to Barbeque AT&T iPhone: Video

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 05:59 AM PST

So once you have decided to make the jump from AT&T to Verizon and you have your Verizon iPhone to play with, what do you do with your AT&T iPhone? Well you could always destroy it on video like this guy does in the footage we have for you below.

In the video below, which comes our way courtesy of the guys over at Daily iPhone Blog and by way of YouTube user TheRhoneycutt, and in the ultimate to AT&T, the guy in the video uses a plasma robot to barbeque his old AT&T iPhone.

Of course not every AT&T iPhone customer has access to a plasma robot, so if you have a unique idea on how to get rid of your old AT&T iPhone if you’ve switched to the Verizon iPhone feel free to let us know by dropping us a comment.

Not a great deal else to say really, but if you simply love to see the iPhone destroyed then jump on down and mash that play button and enjoy.

Android Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9-inch Version On Its Way

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 05:36 AM PST

Well we already have the 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab and Sammy is pushing out the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 version, and apparently the word is now a third Android based tablet will be added to the Galaxy range.

According to an article over on Gaj-it, an executive of Samsung has said the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9-inch model will sit alongside the 7-inch and 10.1-inch Samsung tablets and will be available from mobile networks.

Not much detail on this 8.9-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab, but the Examiner is reporting the device is expected to pack the Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system, while Engadget seems to have the low down on a prospective release date, by way of Yonhap News, which is sometime in the summer.

Other than that nothing else is known but we can probably expect at least the same specs as seen on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10. One has to wonder just how many Android tablet devices Sammy thinks it should need.

How To Spot Signs Of Drug Addiction iPhone App

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 05:24 AM PST

The are many people out there in the world that are addicted to drugs and we want to pass on some news about the 'How to Stop Your Dependence on Drugs' and of course how to spot signs of drug addiction via an iPhone app.

This app is very helpful indeed and will give you an in-depth look into drug addiction, many questions such as Has a drug addiction taken over your life? Are you finally looking to break the cycle? Need answering and hopefully they can be with this iOS application.

This is an eBook that covers everything you need to know about drug addiction and tips and guidelines on how to recognize and break your addiction,

The Apps Main Features: Discover different ways to deal with stress, Find out why most people use drugs, Discover the different types of drugs, Learn the benefits of helping yourself, Finding out if you have a problem, Discover what happens during the drug episodes, Learn how each plays a role, Discover how you can help others in the same situation and so much more.

Please visit iTunes and install this 59p app right now, apparently the normal price is $14.99 so we suggest getting it before the on sale deal ends.

Verizon Drops Thousands of Emergency Calls, FCC to Investigate

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 05:12 AM PST

Apparently Verizon has had some problem when handling emergency calls, as the word is during a storm late January the Big Red actually managed to drop thousands of emergency 911 calls, something the Federal Communications Commissions isn't too happy about.

According to an article over on the Boy Genius Report, and by way of Wireless Week, roughly ten thousand 911 calls were placed on the Big Red network in Maryland during a major snowstorm on January 26th and were dropped.

James Arden Barnett, FCC public safety and security chief wrote a letter to the US carrier saying… "The large number of missed 9-1-1 calls on January 26 is truly alarming. I therefore request that Verizon provide an explanation of the causes of this and similar failures, provide Verizon's assessment of the possibility of occurrence in other locations and describe what actions Verizon is taking to prevent recurrence of these problems."

Apparently the Federal Communications Commission has requested a written reply from Verizon over their inquiry and also to attend a meeting with them within 2 weeks so that a resolution of the issue can be discussed.

The director of public relations for Verizon Communications, Harry Mitchell, said in a statement… “Our objective is to provide the best service to our customers, and we will continue to work with 911 centers and others to ensure that callers receive the level of service they deserve and expect when they call 911.”

If you wish, you can check out the full FCC letter sent to Verizon on the 17th of Feb by hitting up here, (PDF)

Time to slap the Big Red on the wrist and make sure they sort out their problems so this never happens again, especially when it comes to emergency calls don't you agree?

Motorola Xoom Bootloader: Devs Can Access Hardware

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 04:45 AM PST

Good news for developers who wish to access the hardware within the Motorola Xoom, the new tablet PC will be blessed with unlockable and relockable bootloader.

According to BGR Motorola at last have decided to forget the normality of locking down its hardware and software and decided to open its doors a little and bring to the table the Motorola Xoom Bootloader.

This will enable developers to access the hardware for development, which is great news and can see a few smiles beaming right about now. The Xoom is the first ever Android 3.0 tablet and to see the above happening is fantastic news for some. You may want to read about final Android 3.0 Honeycomb platform and updated SDK Tools that are now available why we are on the Android subject.

Android Community brings up something interesting mentioning that the new upcoming Motorola Atrix 4G bootloader is completely locked.

The news update the Motorola Xoom Bootloader came via Twitter and the tweet says .@RobBull the XOOM will have an unlockable/relockable bootloader that will enable developers to access hardware for development.

Android 2.2 Froyo Samsung Intercept on Virgin Coming in March

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 04:24 AM PST

There seems to be a never-ending line of Android smartphone all patiently awaiting the arrival of the Android 2.2 Froyo update, one of which is the Virgin Mobile Samsung Intercept smartphone, but word has it that may soon change.

According to an article over on Engadget, Virgin Mobile USA has used their official Twitter account to announce that the Samsung Intercept on their network will gain the Android 2.2 Froyo update around March 25th.

Here’s what Virgin tweeted…” We know you have been asking for specifics on when VM will be getting the update to Android Froyo 2.2….it will be available about 3/25.”

Now hopefully that “about 3/25″ will mean either the 24th or the 26th or actually on the 25th, and not be delayed like other Android smartphones have been experiencing such as the Samsung Epic 4G.

However, as there is already a Sprint Android 2.2 Froyo update in the making it shouldn’t be too difficult to make a few changes so it can play nice on the Samsung Intercept…right?

So any of our Samsung Intercept on Virgin Mobile USA owning readers now excited they may soon get updated to Android Froyo?

SDK for Android 3.0 Honeycomb: Developers API Must Have

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 04:10 AM PST

Good news for app developers because the new and final Android 3.0 Honeycomb platform and updated SDK Tools are now available.

The new API has now been pushed up to level 11, if you visit Android developers you will see that the new platform is available and they have released updates to their SDK Tools and ADT Plugin for Eclipse.

So what are the main features then? Well it gives you UI Builder improvements in the ADT Plugin like a new palette with categories and rendering previews, more accurate renderings of layouts, Selection-sensitive action bars to manipulate View properties, Zoom improvements, Improved support for layouts, Traceview integration for easier profiling from ADT and much more.

We recommend you getting started in development and testing applications on Android 3.0 Honeycomb by visiting the Android Developers site. Please do check out the Android 3.0 highlights here.

Please do let us know what you think of the above, the more input we receive from you will give us a better idea how everything is running. Your comments are very important to our readers and of course us.

Source Android Developers via Engadget

Verizon iPhone Against Motorola Droid 2 Global Comparison Battle Video

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 03:58 AM PST

I’m fairly sure most in the mobile world enjoys a good comparison battle between two mighty smartphones, so today we have for your viewing pleasure below a full blown comparison fight between the Verizon iPhone and the Motorola Droid 2 Global.

A kind of iOS verses Android smartphone battle which comes our way courtesy of the guys over at Daily iPhone Blog and by way of Phone Arena’s YouTube page, and delivers twelve and a half minutes of comparison footage for you to enjoy.

The guys over at Phone Arena also have a lengthy in-depth four page article covering the comparison between the Motorola Droid 2 Global and Verizon iPhone including an abundance of images which you can check out by hitting up their website.

However, if you are not into reading lengthy articles and would prefer to spear a few minutes to watch the video you can do so by heading on down and hitting the play button to find out which device comes out on top…enjoy.

Janet Jackson Lyrics Studio for iOS Devices

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 03:31 AM PST

If you are a fan of Michael Jackson’s sister Janet and wish to learn the lyrics to Janet Jackson’s songs and own an iOS device you can do so with the help of the Janet Jackson Lyrics Studio app for iOS devices and enabling you to cut out the time spent searching the net for those lyrics.

The Janet Jackson Lyrics Studio app features videos and lyrics of Janet Jackson enabling the user to learn every word and features official authorised song lyrics along with corresponding video footage as and when it becomes available via YouTube.

Users of the Janet Jackson Lyrics Studio app can also add Janet Jackson songs to a favourites list, search songs by lyrics or name, share via email. SMS or Facebook, and publish status updates to Twitter and Facebook.

And just to add a little bit of extra interest we have a video of Janet Jackson in action for your viewing pleasure below, (but mainly because I like her) courtesy of YouTube user Janetjacksonfan4lyfe, so feel free to check it out.

The Janet Jackson Lyrics Studio app for the iPhone, iPod Touch and Apple iPad can be downloaded to your chosen device at a cost of $0.99 from iTunes.
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