Monthly Archive: June 2011

HTC Flyer tablet is dropped by FCC again this time with T-Mobile friendly GSM bands. The Wi-Fi only tablet touched down last month without a peep and now a GSM-based Flyer just hit FCC with the support for T-Mobiles 3G bands. Functionally and visually, it looks like the same slate we have tested in April, except important 1700 MHz frequency used by T-Mobile for HSPA. There is still no word on pricing or availability, but the rumors are still going around that T-Mobile will release the Flyer by 6th next month.

Sometime ago, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek couldnt tell us when his subscription streaming music service might launch in US, and that is not changing today, but there is not much left keeping $10 unlimited monthly music away. All Things D reports the Spotify has signed Universal Music Group to a US distribution deal, and anonymous resources say the last remaining holdout, Warner Music cave that. The main feature of Spotify is just got shown up by iTunes in the Cloud, but it comes extra to the competition and consumer choice, we will not look at this as a gift.

Verizon already partnered with AT&T and T-Mobile on Isis network, but now it had its eyes on web purchases. The Wall Street Journal reports that the Verizons working with Payfone to put the internet purchases right on your cell phone bill. The previous partnership with Billto Mobile already did the same thing, Payfone will be adding more purchase possibilities and expand potential offerings. If you are waiting for a latest in payment technology, its something like that.

Virgin Mobile decided to give its prepaid users the true android experience from now, it means you will find whatever sitting atop its new Motorola Triumph device. The Triumph escapes with a standard install of Android 2.2, the MOTOBLUR will still be foisted on pay-monthly users who buy a Photon 4G or XPRT from Sprint, Virgin Mobiles Parent concern. Little bit of them might like the shell and its add-ons, but others will be better off without such as OS contamination.

Microsoft might be taking a cue from Apple, now it decided to manufacture and sell their Windows 8 tablets. Rumor now state that the Windows OS developer might be working with Texas Instruments OEMs to build a Microsoft branded tablet. The Digitimes reports and rumors are not yet confirmed by Microsoft. But, if the tablet exists it will be hitting sometime on 2012 that what they reported. Apple and Google both have their devices sold as their own although they both use OEMs to manufacturer the devices for them. Microsofts Xbox 360 is the only major success. The other products Zune and kin smartphone failed to impress. Microsofts Windows 8 OS is set to be launched in 2012 with support for desktop and tablets based on the ARM architecture and traditional x86 and x64 systems.

The Samsung Galaxy S II saunter on over to AT&T, now we have attained what appears to be the first official picture of the device. Samsungs Singapore division has a series of professional shots of planned accessories includes Samsung Galaxy S II Dock, a pyramid stand sports a HDMI port and 3.5mm stereo-out-jacks- and an AT&T logo on its smartphone. We dont know the actual date of when it will hit US, but we will get back to you about that.

Bing is updating the tagline for its mobile site for any device that runs HTML5. If the update had a highlight reel to show you off the new features: a carousel-like interface in the news section that lets you swipe your finger left or right to switch to other categories; maps that show directions together in split-screen format; got a search history complete trending topics, ability to share images and links on Facebook. The new enhancements are available to iOS, Android, and BlackBerry, if you want to see click on the source link and check it out.

ASUS now comes to the release dates and exact prices of your latest keyboard-packing Eee Pad 10.1-inch Android tablets. The final pricing not yet announced, but the companys UK division through Facebook page said that the Transformer 3G and Slider Tabs will be available this August. For the Facebook page ASUS click on the source link

The Panasonic officially announced the colorful camcorders now with the price tags and it will hit the stores in July. The HM-TA20, HM-TA2, HX-WA10, HX-DC10, and HX-DC1 are models to arrive. The flip-style, 1080p HX-TA20 costs $200 while the HM-TA2 will costs you $170, The upright and rugged HX-WA10 with 1080p video and 16-MP stills costs $350 and you will drop $280 onHX-DC10 for the same functionality without weather proofing. The lower priced one can shoot 14MP stills on HX-DC1 for $200. For more details read the press release

Vizio VTAB 1008 tablet priced at $349 in Walmarts system earlier this week, and now the device passed through the FCC. It indicates the launch is finally being imminent. The FCC listing doesnt provide much in the way of details beyond the expected ones (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and HDMI), the agency asked to hold back the confidential parts of filling until August 30th.

The Panasonic convertible 10-inch tablet to get its annual refresh and not mush as changed visibly. The company gave its internals a boost with Sandy Bridge goodness and a TransflectivePlus screen in its military-grade machine for computing in direct sunlight. The Core i5 found inside is not of the ULV variety, it is a standard voltage 2520m powering this sealed, fan less design. It also comes with 4GB of RAM and a pair of SSD options. It can hit on September and priced at $3,349. For more details read the press release