Monday, March 28, 2011

Phones Review

Phones Review

Xoom Challenges iPad 2 in Comparison Fight Videos

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 04:27 AM PDT

For anyone that may still be sitting on the tablet fence when it comes to choosing the Android 3.0 Honeycomb Motorola Xoom over the Apple iPad 2 or visa versa, we have a two-part video comparison fight between the two tablet giants for your consideration below.

The Apple iPad 2 versus the Motorola Xoom comparison videos come our way courtesy of Aaron Baker over at Phone Dog with part one delivering almost sixteen minutes and part two delivering just over eleven minutes we have 26 minutes of up close and personal with the tablets.

I’m pretty sure you already know the spec differences between the Apple iPad 2 and the Motorola Xoom and that it also places the latest Android operating system against Apple iOS platform, so I won't go over that old ground here.

As usual with such comparisons the faithful on both side will come down on their respective tablets, so I’ll simply leave you to check out the tablet fight between the iPad 2 and the Xoom o make up your own mind…enjoy.

iPhone 5 Wont Have iOS 5 in June: Your Thoughts

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 04:15 AM PDT

Recently there has been rumour that Apple may push out the next iteration of their operating system, iOS 5 next month, although nothing was heard about iOS 5 during the Apple iPad 2 event. However the word is now that iOS 5 will not make an appearance until later in the year.

According to an article over on Phone Dog, the guys over at Tech Crunch are claiming a couple of “solid sources” have Apple might unveil iOS 5 during WWDC in June however will not release the OS at that time.

Apparently the word is iOS 5 will not see release until a new version of the Apple iPad and will be built around the cloud with new Apple services, apparently one of which could be a “music locker” service and possibly a friends and family location service.

Thus if this new rumour is spot on it means the iPhone 5 probably wont come out to play packing iOS 5, Apple usually launches a new iPhone alongside a new iOS, but it appear if true Apple is changing tactics.

So when Apple unveils the iPhone 5 it will probably come out sporting iOS 4+, but will Apple break from tradition with the iPhone 5 and iOS 5? We’d like to hear your thoughts on this latest rumour, which you can voice to our comments area below.

HTC EVO 3D Accessories: New Kickstand Release

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 02:48 AM PDT

We all know that the HTC EVO 3D comes with no kickstand, well now we can all be happy because a new case has a prop-up section on the back.

Kickstands are a very popular part of the EVO 4G handset, how many mobiles comes without kickstands, which can be a problem when wanting to relax watching videos, making video calls. It is nice to out that handset on a desk so that you can sit back and relax, so HTC EVO 3D users will be happy to hear that a kickstand is coming.

Andrew Kameka of Androinica went to the Sprint CTIA booth and asked why a kickstand was not on the latest EVO, the answer came back saying "As you know, the kickstand needs to be part of the device," a Sprint rep explained to me. "Because of the two 3D cameras and the battery, there wasn't room for it."

Well the above issue has now got an answer thanks to HTC because they have developed a case with a kickstand built on; this new case design has not yet been finalized nor has the price and availability.

The HTC EVO 3D is launching this summer and shortly after the smartphone's release the new case should release, the EVO 3D handset should have come with a kickstand considering it has the new 3D technology and people would like to watch things handsfree.

For more information on the HTC EVO 3D please check out Mark's previous article covering a hands-on and specs, you may also be interested in seeing the first commercial video of the handset.
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