Last week at IFA, Samsung unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Note. The new smartphone (mini tablet?) has a very large 5.3 inch screen. It is powered by a 1.4GHz dual core processor and has 1GB of RAM. TechBlog managed to get hold of the Galaxy Note and run the Quadrant software to give a rough calculation about how fast it is.
Archives for September 2011
LG Optimus 3D 2 to Arrive in 2012
September 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
An update to the LG Optimus 3D is currently in the pipeline and getting ready for a launch next year. The new device, called the Optimus 3D 2, will likely be slimmed down to just 7mm thick.
Contractor Hints at Sprint Installing Repeaters at Apple
September 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A contractor has claimed that he has been asked to install a CDMA/3G and a WiMAX repeater within the Apple store in Austin. A repeater is a device that strengthens the signal of a network in a specific area. Normally, these are not installed within specific stores.
Sprint seems to be following on from what Verizon and AT&T has done in the past and that is, they could be preparing for a lot of iPhone traffic around the area within the next month or so.
Orange UK Has Lowest Unlimited Broadband Price
September 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Orange claims that it now has the lowest priced unlimited broadband price in the UK. The cost of the service is £5/month although you need to pay £12.95/month for line-rental. The full price of £17.95/month gets you the 20Mbps unlimited broadband package as well as free evening and weekend calls in the UK. To get the deal at this price, you need to be an existing Orange Mobile customer.
HTC Jetstream Now Available at AT&T
September 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
AT&T is now selling the HTC Jetstream tablet. The new device was announced at IFA last week and is currently an exclusive for the AT&T network. Price wise, it costs a hefty $699.99 along with a 2 year contract. Without contract the price moves up to $849.99.
iOS 5 and iCloud Training Begins at Apple Stores
September 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Some screenshots posted by 9to5mac reveal that Apple has begin its iCloud and iOS 5 training for retail store employees. Although a release date of iOS 5 is not known just yet, the training details hint that iOS 5 and iCloud could be launching within the next few weeks.
HTC Ruby / Amaze Details Leaked
September 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
More details about the HTC Ruby have been leaked. The details reveal that the device will have a qHD screen with a resolution of 960×540 pixels. The screen will measure 4.3 inches. We also learn that it will use a dual-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz and have an 8 megapixel camera.
Amazon Tablet Focused Store in Testing
September 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
We’ve seen quite a bit about Amazon in the last few days. The main story is about the Amazon Kindle Tablet that details were revealed about the other day.
iCloud is Powered by Amazon and Microsoft – Rumour
September 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Over the weekend some details were revealed suggesting that Apple is using Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS services as the backend of the new iCloud service that is about to launch. The initial report says that Apple has barred both companies from discussing the deal.
Amazon Kindle Tablet Mockup
September 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Last week more details of the Amazon Kindle tablet were revealed. The report came from TechCrunch who had apparently tested the device but were unable to post pictures of it. TechCrunch has now created a mockup of what the tablet might look like. In the previous report it was described as looking like a BlackBerry PlayBook. Take a look at the picture below:
Apple Fixture Installation at Best Buy Hints at iPhone 5 BB Release Date
September 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A leaked shot of a Best Buy schedule has been found which shows that an “Apple Fixture Installation” will be happening on October 21 over at Best Buy. The installation will begin at 6am with the manager required to be onsite that morning. A typical installation, we have heard, does not require a manager to be there. Interestingly enough, the instructions also follow that of the iPhone 4 launch at Best Buy which could not be a hint as to when the iPhone 5 will be arriving, at Best Buy of course.
B&N Nook Color 2 Could Arrive this Month
September 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Barnes & Noble are said to be preparing to launch the new Nook Color 2 this month. The new device is being manufactured by several companies in Taiwan as follows:
“TPK Holding will supply touch panels used in the e-bok reader, while Inventec will be responsible for the assembly, the sources said. Pegatron is also said to have received orders for Nook Color 2. It is reported that Inventec and Pegatron would be able to supply two to three million units of Nook Color 2 by the end of 2011.”
