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Hands On: PixCase For iPhone By Jaymo

by Ben Oaks - on Jan 30th 2012 - No Comments

 

Ever wish you could change up your iPhone case but don’t want to spend that kind of money on mulitple cases? Thanks to Jaymo and the Pixcase you don’t have to worry about it anymore. For the cost of a 4X6 printed picture you can change your case up to fit your style or mood. See if the Pixcase by Jaymo is worth it after the jump.

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Hands On: Monaco 3.1 AMP Extreme Charge Car Power Adapter

by Ben Oaks - on Jan 30th 2012 - No Comments

 

Every been out on the road and your cell phone starts running low on juice from Google Maps getting to your destination?  Plug it in and your good to go right? Not neccesrally. See that tablet your wife is using that’s plugged into the other open USB slot. Yeah it’s using all the juice the plug can put out. Most dual USB cigarette power adapters just aren’t made to handle the kind of power some of these devices require now a days. Thanks to Monaco and the guys over at Wirelessground.com have just what you need. Check out the rest of the review on how it handled and how you can pick up your own.

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How To: Install The Full Android Market On The Blackberry Playbook With Root

by Bryan Bellino - on Dec 6th 2011 - No Comments

Those of you with a Blackberry Playbook (although there are not really that many of you) that are looking for a way to increase your app catalog 10 fold can now root and install the Android Market directly on the tablet.  We have the directions below.  Just remember, RIM can and WILL find a way to patch this so if you want to keep it you will not be able to update to their latest Playbook software until another root method is found.   Instructions after the jump! (more…)

Senseg shows off new tactile display technology that will allow users to feel different textures on tablets and smartphones.

by Steve Brassington - on Dec 4th 2011 - No Comments

Remember how excited everyone was when haptic feedback was introduced to the smartphone world?  Now there is a technology that will be a complete game changer, as is allows for users of smartphones and tablets to actualy feel different textures on their screens. This is nothing short of genius. More after the break. (more…)

BlackBerry PlayBook Fire Sale Has Begun

by Ty Pier - on Dec 4th 2011 - No Comments

The declining sales from the BlackBerry phone maker, Research In Motion Ltd, has forced the company to write off much of its inventory of PlayBook tablets. The originally priced $500 tablet has now been reduced to $200. Many users felt that the PlayBook was underdeveloped, as well as, lacking certain email features. RIM has promised an update in February.

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Hands On: Electra Battery Series By Trident Case

by Ben Oaks - on Dec 1st 2011 - No Comments

Since the new 4G cell phones have been released battery life and protection have always been two of the biggest concerns of mine. There are not very many companies that could help you with both problems. You either bought a extended battery or a protective case. Now thanks to Trident Case and their Electra Series Cases you can have both.

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Press Release: BlackBerry Mobile Fusion

by Ben Oaks - on Nov 29th 2011 - No Comments

No sorry, this doesn’t mean BBM on your Android or iOS devices, Yet. BlackBerry Mobile Fusion is for Enterprise users that want to be able to manage multiple manufacturers devices over their Enterprise Server. No longer will a business have to use strictly BlackBerry Devices while running Enterprise Servers. This is RIM’s first forey into the world of MDM (Multiple Device Management). Mobile Fusion works with Blackberry, iOS and Android Smart Phones. Are you an IT person? Sound Interesting? Check out after the jump for the full press release.

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BlackBerry Curve 9380 is coming to T-Mobile

by Jonathan Yaniv - on Nov 25th 2011 - No Comments

RIM recently announced the BlackBerry Curve 9380. It is expected to go on sale sometime soon and we do not have an exact date it will be launched. However, the 9380 has appeared in the FCC and by the looks of things, it’s headed to T-Mobile in the USA. More information after the break.

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RIM Announces BlackBerry Playbook OS Update

by Jonathan Yaniv - on Nov 25th 2011 - No Comments

RIM has just announced a new software update for their BlackBerry PlayBook. It will bring a few new features and several bug fixes to the device. Some of those new features include Adobe Air 3.1 and Adobe Flash 11.

A new version of the BlackBerry® PlayBook OS is now available to all BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet users – BlackBerry PlayBook OS v1.0.8.4985. This free update can be downloaded over-the-air from your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.

More details are available over at RIM.

Research In Motion And Telefonica Testing Out NFC Payments In Spain

by Jonathan Yaniv - on Nov 25th 2011 - 3 Comments

Research in Motion has just announced that they have teamed up with Telefonica in Spain. The two companies are testing out a NFC based payment system, known as the Telefonica Wallet for BlackBerry.

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