All Entries in the "Hardware" Category

Apple Confirms iPad Pre-Orders Begin Tomorrow, 5:30 a.m. PT/8:30 am. ET

Apple just confirmed that it will begin accepting online pre-orders for the iPad at 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time/8:30 a.m. Eastern Time tomorrow. According to Apple’s prior announcement, U.S. customers will be able to pre-order both the Wi-Fi-only and Wi-Fi + 3G models of the device, or reserve a Wi-Fi-only model for pick up at an Apple retail store. Apple will officially launch the Wi-Fi-only version of the iPad in the U.S. on Saturday, April 3, with Wi-Fi + 3G models expected to ship in late April.

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iPhone Sausage Screen Stylus Hits the US Market

The infamous sausage stylus that was first spotted a month ago in Korea has made its way to the US. It is a cold weather accessory that allows its users to use a capacitive touchscreen with gloves on. The iPhone Sausage Screen Stylus can now be purchased for the low price of $0.99 at the CaseCrown site.

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Stanford University Survey Says, iPhones Can Be Addicting

According to a new Stanford University survey, the Apple iPhone can be addicting. The survey was given to 200 students with iPhones of which 70 percent had owned their iPhones for only less than a year. The iPhone became an indispensable part of the students’ lifestyles and many openly acknowledged they would be lost without it.

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Motorola Backflip Now Available at AT&T

AT&T’s first Android device, the Motorola Backflip is now available. The Motorola Backflip can be yours for $99.99 after mail-in rebate and a 2-year agreement. The Backflip has a reverse flip design and 3.1-inch touchscreen which packs GPS, WiFi, and a 5 megapixel autofocus camera with flash and camcorder function that neatly integrates with social media sites like Facebook and Twitter or photo sharing sites like Picasa. It is also filled to the brim with pre-loaded AT&T stuff: AllSport GPS, AT&T Maps, AT&T Music, AT&T Navigator, AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspots, Mobile Banking, MobiTV, MusicID, Where, and YPmobile.

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ChangeWave Survey Says, More e-Readers Prefer the iPad

According to the latest report coming from a ChangeWave survey, consumers looking to purchase an e-Reader within the next 90 days are more likely to buy an iPad than an Amazon Kindle. 40% of those respondents said they would purchase an iPad with 28% opting for the Amazon Kindle, 6% for the Barnes & Noble Nook, and only 1% who said they planned to purchase a Sony Reader.

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Apple to Officially Begin Selling iPads on April 3rd

It’s official folks! Apple just announced that iPad sales will begin on Saturday, April 3rd. WiFi only models will be available at first, with WiFi + 3G becoming available in late April. Pre-orders will be taken by Apple starting on March 12th.

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How to Make Your Own iPhone Profiles With Your Own Restrictions

Earlier, we had an article that showed you where to download a Profile for your iPhone (Settings<General<Profiles) that let you set an alphanumeric passcode. If you want to make your phone even safer here’s how.

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Rumor: Nexus One Coming to Verizon, March 23rd

According to an anonymous tipster who spoke with NeoWin, the Nexus One is coming to Verizon on March 23:

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Apple Makes Approximately $208 on Each $499 iPad

According to a Wall Street analyst the $499 version of the new iPad actually runs Apple about $270 in materials and manufacturing costs.

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Analyst: After iPad New iPhones With New Functionalities

According to Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty there may be some good things to come for iPhone users after the iPad launch. In her report Huberty predicts that Apple may launch new iPhones in June that offer both a lower cost of ownership and new functionality, potentially including gesture-based technology. There is not much information to back this up but if it turns out to be true it will be very nice to see that Apple is not going to completely neglect iPhone users. I for one was very shocked that Apple made no mention of the iPhone when the iPad was revealed.

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Video: Android-Powered Motorola Devour Demoed

Motorola just posted a video demonstration of the latest Android-powered, Motoblur-running Motorola Devour. The demo looks fairly familiar but what really sets this device thus far is that the Devour appears to be amazingly well-built. What Motorola has done with the device is quite impressive from the materials chosen down to the small touches. How well it will be received remains to be seen.

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Hard Candy Announces New Line Of iPad Cases, Available for Pre-Order

Hard Candy, a relatively new, but flourishing accessory maker founded in 2009 by the former General Manager of Speck Products, recently announced that they will be creating a new line of cases specifically tailored for the iPad.

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Motorola Devour Price Revealed, Best Buy Price Tag Pictured

We reported earlier this week that Best Buy had started taking pre-orders for the Motorola Devour without announcing how much it’s going to cost. Thanks to this photograph, it’s no longer a mystery. According to the Best Buy price tag, the Devour will run you $149.99 with a new 2-year contract on Verizon Wireless or $549.99 without a contract.

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Motorola Backflip, AT&T’s First Android Phone Coming March 7th

AT&T officially announced the very first Android device to run on their network, the Motorola Backflip. Due for a March 7th release, the Backflip will be available in AT&T stores and online for $99.99 after $100 mail-in-rebate.

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Motorola Devour Best Buy Pre-Sale Begins, Arrives February 25

Want the very latest Android device out there? If so, then head over to your nearest Best Buy to pre-order the Motorola Devour. Best Buy began their pre-sales for the Devour yesterday. The Devour will be launched on February 25th. You will be required to purchase a $50 Best Buy Gift Card, which you can use towards the Devour to reserve your spot. However, since no firm price has been set, we’re not sure exactly how much it’ll end up costing you.

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Targus to Release Screen Protecter with Clear View Technology

Targus, a long-time screen protector company before the launch of the iPhone, has announced an iPad version of their screen protector with Clear View Technology.

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Motorola Announces Android Quench, to Hit T-Mobile Next Month as Cliq XT

At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona yesterday, Motorola announced the update to their Android line with the Quench with MotoBLUR. This device will be called the Cliq XT when it hits the United States next month on T-Mobile.

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SD Card Access Now Possible on iPhone/iPod Touch

ZoomMediaPlus officially announced their latest product, the zoomIt application-enabled accessory for the iPhone and iPod touch, which allows access to media and other files supported by iPhone OS 3.0 stored on your SD card.

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Samsung Announces Latest Android Device, the SHW-M100S

Samsung recently introduced their newest Android smartphone, the Samsung SHW-M100S, the first to run Android 2.1. The device will have several features which include a 3.7-inch AMOLED screen, 800 MHz processor, 5-megapixel camera with 720p video recording, 3.5mm headphone jack, DivX support, and your usual choices of connectivity options.

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Verizon Unveils Newest Android Device, Motorola Devour

Verizon just announced the upcoming March release of the Motorola Devour. The Android device, weighing in at 5.89 ounces, will come boasting a 3.1-inch capacitive touchscreen at 320×480, optical trackpad, Android 1.6 with MotoBLUR, 1400 mAh battery and an 8GB microSD card already installed.

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