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Monday, October 31, 2011

Microsoft's Kinect SDK for Windows Coming in Early 2012

Microsoft said Monday that its Kinect SDK for PCs, which will allow developers to create new uses for the motion-based system beyond gaming, will be available early next year.

AT&T’s first two 4G LTE phones arrive Nov. 6

AT&T’s first two phones equipped with 4G LTE — the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket and HTC Vivid — will be available Nov. 6, the company announced. The move will help AT&T better compete with Verizon when it comes to 4G.

Friday, October 28, 2011

What's Up With The Droid RAZR

Though it may carry the name of one of Motorola's most iconic devices, the Droid Razr is no simple revamp of that original phone.

T-Mobile Samsung Exhibit II 4G now in stores

Coated in marine blue, the Samsung Exhibit II 4G by T-Mobile is up for grabs already. 

Android Owners Left Behind

Android owners often have the feeling their smartphones are not quite as up-to-date as they could be. It turns out this is more than a feeling. They really are being left behind.

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Galaxy Nexus, Verizon Exclusive?

Android fans from around the world rejoiced in unison as Google and Samsung took the stage in Hong Kong recently to introduce the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. With its superior screen, impressive design, and overhauled version of Android, it’s clearly the Android flavor of the month. One of the larger points of contention surrounding this device so far has been the carriers that this device will be landing on.

Can Nokia's Lumia smartphones make it in the U.S.?

Nokia's new Windows Phone-based Lumia smartphones will not hit the U.S. market for months, but when they do, will the devices have what it takes to entice U.S. consumers?

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Nokia puts Windows Phone future on display


On Wednesday, the Finnish cell phone maker will kick off its Nokia World Event in London where CEO Stephen Elop is expected to provide an update on the company's progress in its close strategic relationship with Microsoft, as well as take the wraps off the first smartphones that will use Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 OS.

Android Fragmentation: Finally a Fix?

Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) is a big step towards fixing the Android fragmentation problems.  Tablets and cell phones will be running the same operating system, similar to Apple's iPhone/iPod Touch and iPad.  However, based on how manufactures have acted in the past 3 years of Android (wow, only 3 years, it seems like we've had smartphones forever, at least to me), I doubt we will see too many upgrades.

Saturday, October 22, 2011