Survey Hints at Sony NGP Costing $250 and $350 for Non-3G and 3G

Official pricing for the Sony NGP hasn’t been released yet, but what we are hearing today is that the pricing could be $250 and $350 for a WiFi only and 3G version respectively.

We already knew that two versions were being made available thanks to a few details being mentioned. What we didn’t know is the pricing structure and realistically, we still don’t know for sure as the details have been provided by a survey that was done on behalf of a games developer. [Read more…]

Google Search App for iPhone and iPad Updated

Google has updated the Google Search app for iOS based devices. The app is compatible with both the iPad and the iPhone (as well as iPod touch).

The new update enhances the user interface and brings fast-app switching to the app. As well as fast app switching, Google has also introduces a swipe system in that you can swipe to the right to pull out the sidebar and narrow down your search a little more. A swipe from the top of the screen downwards, reveals the login and account details. [Read more…]

Galaxy Tab 8.9 Teaser Video Released

We’ve seen a couple of teaser images before of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. What we now see is a few brief glimpses of the tablet device on a video created. There isn’t too much to see although it looks a little fatter than expected. There is no confirmation of a camera or flash although the image above does show on the top right of the device a small opening and larger opening which could be just that.

The video is below and shows the Tab 8.9 very briefly. The full and official unveiling will be held on March 22. We’ll have all the details and pictures when it gets announced. [Read more…]

Motorola DROID 3 Pictures Show New Device is Coming

The Motorola DROID 3 has appeared over on Howard Forums and reveals the new generation device along with a few cosmetic changes to the keyboard layout.

The DROID 2 had a 4 row layout on the QWERTY keyboard which means the top row doubled up with numbers which were accessed by the function button. What we see on the DROID 3 is that a fifth row of keys has been added which brings dedicated 1 to 9 and 0 numbers on the top row. This also allows for more symbols to be added to the function key such as a other financial symbols. [Read more…]

US iPad 2 Shipping Dates Now 4 – 5 Weeks

Apple yet again saw success over the weekend with iPad 2 sales and due to this, there are now some significant delays for those buying any of the models on line.

Currently there are 18 different iPad 2 variations available and every single one of them is now has a shipping date of 4 – 5 weeks. [Read more…]

Motorola Milestone Android 2.2 Froyo Update Finally Arrives

After several months of waiting, Motorola has finally made the Android 2.2 Froyo update available to Motorola Milestone users.

The update comes after a lot of testing and fixing from what we understand. What you get with the new Android 2.2 install is the ability to run Adobe Flash 10.1 as well as get faster hotspot capabilities. [Read more…]

Windows Phone 7 on Nokia Coming 2012

We had hopes that Nokia would release Windows Phone 7 devices sometime towards the end of 2011. We now hear that it could be 2012 before we see the first Nokia smartphone with WP7 installed.

The information comes from the managing director of Nokia in India who says that the company is working on a 12 month time line to introduce the first WP7 OS based smartphones. With this in mind, Nokia could be using a next iteration of WP7 that is currently referred to as Mango. Mango is expected to be previewed and perhaps released by the end of this year. [Read more…]

Flash Player Critical Vulnerability Details Announced

Adobe has announced in a security bulletin that Adobe Flash, Adobe Reader and Acrobat each contain a critical vulnerability which if exploited, could allow someone to gain control of your system.

The vulnerability exists in Adobe Flash Player 10.2.152.33 and earlier versions (10.2.154.18 for Chrome users) and effects this particular version running on Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Solaris. As well as effecting the desktop and laptops, those running Flash player on the Android OS (version 10.1.106.16 and earlier) there is also a problem with this version. [Read more…]

AT&T Offers Free Calls from US to Japan for March

AT&T [T] has announced that it is offering free calls from the US and Puerto Rico to Japan from March 11 through March 31 for those trying to contact friends and family effected by the tragic earthquake and tsunami.

Wireless postpaid customers will have the following:
* International long distance usage from the United States and Puerto Rico to Japan
* Text messages to Japan, originated from a U.S. wireless number [Read more…]

White iPhone Coming in the Spring

Phil Schiller has confirmed on Twitter that the white iPhone will be made available in the sprint.

@airickanderson Hi Eric. The white iPhone will be available this spring (and it is a beauty!).

The brief answer came when he was asked how to get a white iPhone. [Read more…]

iPhone Clock Breaks Again with DST Switch

Each time the clocks change in preparation for the summer, it seems that iOS devices have problems with making the change. Last time, alarms broke and this time it seems the clocks are switching an hour in the wrong direction.

This time each year, clocks move forwards an hour in the US (followed by the UK and other places shortly after). A quick search on Twitter reveals that this wasn’t the case though for a number of iPhone users who have essentially posted on twitter wondering why they woke up a couple of hours later than expected. [Read more…]

iPad 2 Jailbroken – Coming Soon

@comex has revealed a photo showing the new iPad 2 running Cydia. In other words, he’s managed to jailbreak the iPad 2. It isn’t clear when the jailbreak will be made public, but as we can see it is working and Cydia is happily running on the new device.

What we don’t know at the moment is if the jailbreak is iPad 2 only, or if comex has managed to make it compatible with all iOS 4.3 devices. We also are unsure at the moment if the jailbreak is tethered or untethered. [Read more…]