As we mentioned earlier, the IMDb app for Android has been updated and now comes in a Honeycomb-optimized flavor for large-screen tablets. The custom layout for tablets will make using the app a more enjoyable experience for tablet owners, since the previous method of running the smartphone app felt so incomplete or disjointed ....
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 that we went hands-on with at CTIA 2011 was only an early prototype and was actually quite thick in comparison to the thinner model we’ll be seeing in stores. Luckily, the folks at NewGadgets had a chance to take the official 8.6mm thick Galaxy Tab 8.9 for a spin...
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Just a quick reminder to those that missed our previous posts mentioning the release dates of the T-Mobile G-Slate Android tablet and G2x Android smartphone. They are officially on sale through all channels today, April 20. You can grab the former for $529.99 and the latter for $199.99 – both with two year agreements....
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We attended Samsung’s CTIA 2011 “Unpacked” event to see the Galaxy Tab 8.9 and Galaxy Tab 10.1 announcements unfold. It turns out, Samsung redesigned the 10.1 model to make it super thin at just 8.6mm. Both tablets feature Nvidia’s Tegra 2 dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM for excellent performance, as well as rear...
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Sprint’s CTIA Wireless Android lineup has just been unearthed, thanks to a BGR tipster. Sprint will, in fact, announce the HTC EVO 3D, HTC EVO View 4G, and Motorola Xoom. The former two were already amongst the wild rumor mill from last week and the latter surfaced in a photo earlier today. The HTC...
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SprintUsers forum-goer r0fl has posted a photo of a Motorola Xoom with Sprint branding. Just yesterday, we heard a big rumor that Sprint is prepping an April announcement for the Motorola Atrix 4G Android smartphone and Xoom Android tablet. This certainly adds fuel to the fire, well, as long as the photo isn’t manipulated...
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There’s a wild rumor going on that Sprint could possibly announce versions of the Motorola Atrix 4G Android smartphone and Motorola Xoom Android tablet for their CDMA network soon. These two devices are currently offered on AT&T and Verizon Wireless, respectively. The following rumor stems from a trusted source close to the situation. Next...
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The T-Mobile G2x and T-Mobile G-Slate, the US variants of the LG Optimus 2X and Optimus Pad, are now rumored for an April 20 release date, according to a source close to the situation. The G2x should have a 4″ WVGA display, 1GHz Tegra 2 dual-core processor, and robust HDMI-out features. The G-Slate sports...
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Motorola has finally come clean with availability details for the WiFi version of the Xoom Android Honeycomb tablet. It will cost $599 and will be available on March 27 at seven major retailers. The retailers include: Amazon, Best Buy, Costco, RadioShack, Sam’s Club, Staples and Walmart. Like the 3G model, the WiFi Xoom features...
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Samsung has two Android tablets with the Galaxy Tab moniker either already on the market or in the pipeline, but now they’re teasing yet another variety. Following the success of the smaller 7″ Galaxy Tab and the announcement of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 at MWC, the Korean hardware manufacturer has posted an elegant (partial)...
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Before the HTC Arrive Windows Phone 7 was officially announced last month, a placeholder showed up on Sprint’s site letting everyone know that it was coming soon. Now, the same is happening for the rumored Samsung Nexus S 4G. The page located at now.sprint.com/nexus/ notes that something is coming soon, and it’s pretty obvious...
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Engadget just posted some hot info regarding Sprint’s massive 2.5 hour session at the CTIA Wireless conference in Orlando later this month. It’s possible that the third largest carrier in the US is prepping to launch two new smartphones and an Android tablet at the event. On the smartphone front, Sprint is said to...
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Kevin Pereira and Chris Hardwick, from G4TV’s Attack of the Show, have reviewed Verizon’s Motorola Xoom Android tablet, which is out for either $600 on contract or $800 outright. They love the hardware, calling it “awesome,” and even go as far as to say the web browsing experience is better than that of the...
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Verizon posted some new Motorola Xoom teasers today, one in English and another in Spanish. The former focuses on gaming, while the latter shows off standard features that we’ve seen demoed before. The Xoom is available for purchase now for $599.99 with a two year agreement or $799.99 outright. Regarding the contract-less route, Verizon...
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HTC’s press conference from Mobile World Congress 2011 is now available for viewing via on-demand video. HTC introduced 6 new Android devices at the event, 3 traditional smartphones, 2 Facebook phones, and a tablet. The Incredible S, Desire S, and Wildfire S didn’t do much to impress tech enthusiasts, while the Salsa and ChaCha...
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