Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Phones Review

Phones Review

White iPhone 4 via AT&T or Verizon: Possibly Pointless

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 03:09 AM PDT

So the White iPhone 4 is launching April 27 on AT&T and Verizon but could this possibly be the most pointless launch via Apple considering the iPhone 5 is also launching this year.

Apple has finally been able to bring the white version of the iPhone to the table, which surely means when the iPhone 5 releases there will be a white model as well and that leaves us with the question of why release a white iPhone 4 when we might as well wait for the iPhone 5.

Phonesreview.co.uk colleague James already reported yesterday that Best Buy has confirmed the American launch for the same date above and the inventory screenshot via 9to5Mac shows the details, the screenshot shows the AT&T white iPhone 4 GSM model.

Now if you visit iDB they report that Verizon will have a CDMA version launching as well, it also suggests that there will be both 16 GB and 32 GB white versions via Best Buy all across the States.

Please let us know if you will be getting your hands on the white iPhone 4 or if you will wait for the new iPhone 5 possibly launching September? You know what, vote below on our poll system what you prefer, your votes will let us know what is favoured the most and that will tell us if the white iPhone 4 is possibly pointless. If you do decide to buy white iPhone 4 will you buy for AT&T network or Verizon

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RIM BlackBerry PlayBook Two Part Video Review

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 02:42 AM PDT

As you are probably aware, Research In Motion has now released their BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, and thus far the tablet hasn't been favoured in reviews, so is the BlackBerry PlayBook a wise tablet choice? Well we have a two-part video review for your viewing pleasure below that may help you make up your mind.

The BlackBerry PlayBook review comes our way courtesy of Aaron Baker over at Phone Dog and is in two parts, the first delivering twelve and a half minutes of footage while the second runs for almost fourteen minutes giving an in-depth look at the device.

The BlackBerry PlayBook is a WiFi only tablet available in 16GB with a price tag of $499, 32GB costing $599 and 64GB commanding $699, and packs a 1GHz dual core Cortex A9 processor, a 7-inch display, 1GB RAM, 5 megapixel camera with 1080p, and a 3 megapixel front facing camera.

However is the BlackBerry PlayBook the right tablet for you or should you perhaps opt for a different tablet to go with? Well, head on down and check out the review videos below and it may help you make up your mind, and if it does feel free to let us know if you are going to purchase the BlackBerry PlayBook…enjoy.

Smartphone Accessories: Kickstand for iPhone, Droid & More

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 02:27 AM PDT

All HTC EVO 4G owners will let you know that the kickstand on the back is a great addition and something they would not like missing of their smartphone, well now all other handset owners can have their very own kickstand.

Smartphone accessories is big business and we all love new products, and that is exactly what New PC Gadgets have just for you, say hello to the new smartphone kickstand that will for any mobile phone such as the iPhone, Droid phones and many more.

This latest smartphone kickstand product is a steel bracket that is ultra thin that can easily be fitted to any smartphone, it will raise any handset to a comfortable 75° viewing angle.

This accessory will allow you to watch movies in comfort and can be used in either portrait or landscape, please check out some images below. It is a simple design that everyone will love.

You can buy the smartphone kickstand for only $4.95 via New PC Gadgets, please view the YouTube video below and see what you think. If you have already purchased this product we would love to read your reviews. Send all reviews to our commenting area provided below.

US Army Chooses Android Over iOS for First Smartphone

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 01:45 AM PDT

Not everything revolves around Apple and the iOS platform it would seem as the word is when it comes to picking a mobile operating system for the US Army, the military has opted to ignore Apple and iOS in favour of Android.

According to an article over on Apple Insider by way of Wired, the US Army is testing a prototype device designed by Mitre, called the Joint Battle Command Platform, which runs the Android operating system.

Apparently the development kit, which is known as the "Mobile/Handheld Computing Environment" is to be released to developers sometime in July, and the Army is looking at numerous tasks for the handset including the likes of "critical messaging" for on the ground reporting and medical requests, mapping, and a "Force Tracker," which keeps tabs on friendly units.

Although apparently security is still a major concern that has to be resolved, and although still a long way from being a final device, it does appear that the US Army has decided that the Android Platform is the way ahead as the "Mobile/Handheld Computing Environment" is expected to run on numerous devices.

Buy Vodafone HTC Desire S Gingerbread Phone: Prices

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 01:36 AM PDT

If you are interested in the HTC Desire S on the Vodafone network then please read on as we have some details covering prices.

The HTC Desire S has been available on Vodafone for a week or so now and this phone has something about it that may entice you to buy, it has a slim design and shaped using a single piece of aluminium.

The main features include a 3.7-inch touchscreen display, front-facing camera at 1.3-megapixel and a rear-facing camera at 5-megapixel, it also boasts the ability to shoot HD video with full SRS surround sound. The Desire S also has a 1GHz Snapdragon processor and the stunning Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system.

The HTC Desire is only 115x12x60mm and weighs 130 grams, the battery life is fairly good with 430 hours standby time and standby time using 3G is 455 maximum, you will also get up to 9 hours talk time and 7 hours max talk time using 3G.

You can get the HTC Desire S from free on £30, 24 month price plans including 600 minutes, unlimited texts and 500 MB of mobile data, visit Vodafone for more information.

Apple iPad Accessories: G-Form Extreme Sleeve 500 Ft Drop Test Video

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 01:21 AM PDT

No doubt many Apple iPad users use a protective case to make sure their iOS tablet doesn't come to any harm, but how well does the case you are using protect from being dropped? We've seen the protective ability of the G-Form Extreme sleeve before in a couple of bowling ball tests, and now we have another.

Taking dropping the Apple iPad to literally new heights, we have the iOS tablet encased in the G-Form Extreme sleeve and dropped from a height of 500 foot, which was captured on video and comes our way courtesy of 9to5 Mac and by way of the G-Form YouTube page.

Yes folks, if you are going to do a drop test then why not drop your Apple iPad from an ultralight so 500 foot up, but does the Apple iPad come out of this unscathed?

Well to find out you're going to have to punch that play button and watch the short test video, and when you've done so let us know if you are going to purchase the G-Form Extreme sleeve once it becomes available for your treasured iPad or Apple iPad 2…enjoy.

Android Gingerbread Coming to T-Mobile G2X and G2

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 01:13 AM PDT

The latest word is that the Android 2.2 Froyo packing T-Mobile G2x smartphone may not have that long to wait until the device gets updated to the latest Android OS, Android 2.3 Gingerbread, although it isn't clear just how long it will take.

According to an article over on Android Central, T-Mobile USA used their Twitter account to tweet "@thephilbert Gingerbread is coming to G2x soon. You won't have to wait long."

Although "soon" could mean any time for a couple of hours to several day or weeks, so it's just a matter of waiting for the update to drop.

Furthermore, according to the guys over at Phandroid, by way of Android Unite, the T-Mobile G2x isn't the only smartphone getting the Android Gingerbread dump, as T-Mobile USA also tweeted when asked if the T-Mobile G2 was going to get Gingerbread…"@The_Android_Guy In Progress. Coming soon."

So there you have it, T-Mobile G2x and G2 owners can look forward to being updated to Android Gingerbread at some point in the not too distant future.
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