The Goal Zero Switch 8 Solar Recharging Kit is for users who want a fail-safe reserve battery source in the event their smartphone runs out of juice from regular use or during a power outage. As described in the video above, the Kit includes the Switch 8 Recharger and Nomad Solar Panel. You can...
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The Xperia T (Xperia TX in some markets) is one of three Android smartphones that Sony Mobile announced at IFA 2012 today. The PlayStation-certified device sports a 4.6-inch HD Reality display, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 16GB of internal storage, 1GB of RAM, 13 megapixel rear camera with Exmor R for mobile CMOS sensor and 16x...
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Samsung continues their strong marketing push for the Galaxy S III Android smartphone with three new ads, this time focusing on AllShare Play, AllShare Group Cast and Share Shot features. Going along with the whole Designed for Humans campaign, these commercials certainly depict scenes where the handset comes in handy compared to the older...
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Remember that exploding Samsung Galaxy S III? Well, it turns out that it’s not so explosive after all. According to Samsung and Fire Investigations UK (FIUK), “the energy source responsible for generating the heat has been determined as external to the device” and “the device was not responsible for the cause of the fire.”...
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This is the “Designed for Humans” commercial Samsung should have unveiled with the Galaxy S III Android smartphone. It’s the extended cut version that actually unravels the context of the story being told and promotes the handset’s compelling, new features in each scene depicted. It essentially tells the whole story, whereas the other two...
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Sony Mobile released a TV commercial to help promote the AT&T Xperia Ion Android smartphone. It features your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, a ton of explosions, and… oh yeah, there’s a new phone advertised somewhere among all the chaos. The Amazing Spider-Man isn’t the only blockbuster movie showcased in the ad. “To show what it’s...
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UPDATE: After a thorough inspection of the device by Fire Investigations UK, the owner now admits to microwaving his Samsung Galaxy S III! The Samsung Galaxy S III is arguably the hottest smartphone on the market right now – literally, it’s so hot that it’s catching fire, at least in one particular scenario. According...
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At Expo Comm Wireless Japan 2012, NTT Docomo and Fujitsu showcased a recently co-developed Android-powered smartphone prototype with a double-sided transparent OLED touchscreen display. Thanks to sensors on either side, you can solely use the front panel as you would with the average handset, use the back independently as to not obstruct the view...
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Google has launched a new file creating, storing and sharing service, called Google Drive. Think of it as Google’s version of DropBox or Box.net. From Google: Today, we’re introducing Google Drive—a place where you can create, share, collaborate, and keep all of your stuff. Whether you’re working with a friend on a joint research...
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HTC’s latest YouTube video certainly has the ability to grab one’s attention. Titled, Freefall Fashion Shoot, HTC dropped a photography student out of a plane only to have him take pictures and record video of a model with an HTC One X Android smartphone while falling 126mph towards the ground. Oh, and he supposedly...
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Samsung has a solution for those looking for an extremely pocket-friendly Android smartphone. Announced today and scheduled to arrive in the UK later this year, the Samsung Galaxy Pocket has a tiny 2.8-inch QVGA (240×320) display and weighs only 97g. At that size, it’s definitely a low-end device that’s centered around affordability and portability....
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Verizon Wireless has decided not to go through with implementing the $2 “convenience” fee for single bill payments made online or over the phone. Big Red’s decision to backtrack is in direct response to negative customer feedback about the fee after it was announcement earlier in the week. “At Verizon, we take great care...
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Starting January 15, Verizon Wireless will charge a $2 convenience fee for customers who make single bill payments online or by phone. The extra fee supposedly helps Verizon cover the costs incurred by such methods of payment. The fee is waived for those who pay using the alternate methods listed below. The fee is...
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It was only a month ago when Motorola surprised the tech world by announcing the World’s thinnest smartphone, the Droid Razr, at 7.1mm in thickness. That reign turned out to be short-lived, as the Fujitsu Arrows F-07D Android smartphone measures in at just 6.7mm! It’s even more impressive that the thickness doesn’t fluctuate at...
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So we’ve seen the Samsung Nexus Prime and Google’s Android Ice Cream Sandwich demoed earlier than expected. How about some screenshots of the upcoming Android 4.0 update? The following images show off the lockscreen, some Home screen editing, settings menu, apps/widgets launcher, task switcher, and “about phone” menu. Too bad Samsung and Google postponed...
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