Google recently revealed that its free GPS navigation software that currently runs on newer Android devices will someday be available on other smartphone platforms such as the iPhone. No timetable’s been given but I wouldn’t be surprised to see it made available for BlackBerry and perhaps Palm devices, at the very least. Maybe …
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Updated Nook Software Features Web Browser and Games
Barnes & Noble Nook, you take the lead in e-book readers this round. Amazon, we’re awaiting your counterpoint software update.
The Nook’s version 1.3 software update, available today, brings the following new features to Barnes & Noble’s e-book reader:
– Improved page turn speed.
– Updated home screen featuring new Web, …
HTC HD2 Review: If Only It Was Running WP7
There’s only so much I can say about a Windows Mobile device without wanting to gnaw my own foot off. The software is horrendous and the only people I ever encounter that have one are Microsoft employees or the PR folk who represent them. But the HTC HD2 for T-Mobile is different enough – screen size aside – that it warrants a smidgen …
Fans Curse Drew Brees onto Cover of Madden NFL 11
Say hello to the next victim of the Madden Curse. It’s real!
Quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints beat out Minnesota’s Jared Allen and Indianapolis’ Reggie Wayne to “win” a spot on the first ever fan-selected Madden NFL cover. He’ll appear on Madden NFL 11 boxes everywhere when the game comes out August …
Dell Phones Leak: Lightning, Thunder, Smoke, and Flash
You want Dell phones? You got ‘em. Engadget’s managed to get its hands on information pertaining to the Windows Phone 7 Lightning, and Android Thunder, Smoke, and Flash. Elemental, no?
First, the Lightning. Dell doesn’t seem to be pulling many punches with this one. It’s got a 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, gigantic 4.1-inch OLED
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Android Running On The iPhone
Android phone or iPhone? That is the question. And it now appears that you can have both. Sort of. An enterprising individual has managed to get Google’s Android operating system up and running on a second-generation iPhone. He says that getting the same result on an iPhone 3G “should be pretty simple,” though the 3GS may provide …
Compaq AirLife 100 Android Smartbook Headed To The US?
All these smartbooks that are due to show up this year may very well be what everyone had in mind for netbooks originally. Case in point: the Compaq AirLife 100, which was announced in Spain earlier this year, has now shown up on HP’s US website.
There’s no word on pricing or availability yet, but specs include a customized Android
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What Happens When Garmin and Android Get Together?
You get the T-Mobile Garminfone.
There aren’t very many details on the just announced Garminfone from T-Mobile. Other than it running Android (no mention of which version, BTW), having a 3.5-inch touchscreen, Wi-Fi, a 3-megapixel camera with AF and built-in Garmin nav software, we know nothing about this device. No wait. There’s …
Eric Schmidt: Chrome OS Devices To Be Disposable, Cost Under $400
Google’s Chrome OS will be here this year and in a recent interview, Google CEO Eric Schmidt explained that Chrome devices will be “completely disposable,” meaning that if you lose one you won’t lose any of your data, and should be priced similarly to netbooks—between $300 and $400.
The entire interview can be found here. …
The Story and Aftermath of the Lost iPhone
By now you’ve read or heard about a missing iPhone that was lost and/or stolen from a Redwood City bar. Both Engadget and Gizmodo have posted images of the purported next generation iPhone (4/4G/HD) with the latter having purchased said device for $5,000. We know this to be fact because Gawker honcho Nick Denton believes in …
“Magical” iPad Wi-Fi + 3G Available April 30
Just a quick note for those of you who pre-ordered the iPad 3G in the US, we now have a confirmed release date of April 30. Those of you who didn’t pre-order can purchase a 3G model starting at 5PM on the same day.
• 16GB retails for $629
• 32GB retails for $729
• 64GB retails for $829
• 250MB/month for $14.99 from AT&T (no …
Wii Classic Controller Pro Now Available
Aaand… exhale. The $20 Classic Controller Pro is now available for the Wii. It looks somewhat similar to the Classic Controller, except for some handy grips, two rows of shoulder buttons, and the handsome black color.
The Classic Controller Pro is also available in white or as part of a special limited-edition bundle for $60, …