T-Mobile Pushing Out HSPA+ “4G”

May. 25 T-Mobile 1 comment

Note: T-Mobile is throwing around the term 4G for their HSPA+ rollout but in reality HSPA+ is a 3G network technology even though it does provide 4G speeds. It appears 3G and 4G terminology is used more for marketing these days than actual technology being used.

T-Mobile has started announcing cities they have launched HSPA+ in and things are looking very good for users in those areas. As of today 30 million U.S. residents have access to their HSPA+ networks.

This includes people in the following areas:

  • Upstate New York (Albany, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse),
  • Connecticut (Hartford, New Haven, Milford and Stamford)
  • Providence, R.I.
  • Philadelphia Read more

mblware Is Looking For Beta Testers For A BlackBerry Application

May. 25 Applications, BlackBerry, Featured Comments Off

 Our friends at mblware, the makers of BlackBook are looking for beta testers for a BlackBerry application. If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity please head over to their website via the following link to signup.

 http://beta.mblware.com/

Next Generation iPhone First Impressions

Apr. 20 Apple, Featured, iPhone / iPad / iOS, Jaibreak iOS 3 comments

 

The boys over at GIZMODO have leaked the first images of what seems to be the next generation iPhone. Some may question the authenticity of the story regarding how they’ve acquired such a top secret Apple product, but we’ll let that debate flourish elsewhere. I’m just interested in the phone itself, the new features, and to see how well Apple’s 4th revision of the iPhone will stand against the next wave of smartphone favorites. With recent reports of BlackBerry OS 6.0 emerging and the unmistakable momentum that Android is producing, the race for supremacy is going to be a tight one.

Just a short time ago Steve Jobs introduced the 4.0 OS to the world and explained the enhancements there. So what’s new with next generation iPhone? While some details may still be under wraps and left obscure, here’s what has been determined so far according to GIZMODO: Read more

Many Signs Point To T-Mobile For Home Of Samsung’s Galaxy S

Apr. 19 Android, Featured, T-Mobile 2 comments

Over the weekend our good friends over at Androidguys.com reported that Samsung’s Galaxy S (also referenced as the i9000) could be headed to T-Mobile as the T959. In more recent years T-Mobile has opted to go with model names such as the Memoir or Behold; however, the company definitely has a history and knack for indexing their devices using letters and numbers. From its announcement during CTIA we’ve all had our speculations and hopes. Since then, I’ve been in contact with some trusted sources in the industry from retail to engineering as well as following the rumor mill. While it may or may not be an exclusive deal, I believe that many signs point to the big pink “T”. Rumors are rumors, I’ll be the first to tell you how quickly things may change from what we hear between now and when the phone’s released. But with Sprint’s EVO 4G and AT&T and Verizon reserving or sharing exclusive rights to the iPhone 4G on the horizon, let’s face it; T-Mobile needs this. Let’s take a look at just a few of the details we’ve gathered so far and let you be the judge. Read more

Twitter For BlackBerry Now Available!

Apr. 10 BlackBerry 2 comments

Just a few short months ago RIM released the Twitter for BlackBerry client in a private beta. Although there were many mirrors that offered a copy of the beta to users, it was not until yesterday morning that RIM made it official that it would be available to the public. For the most part the final public release seems to be a carbon copy of the beta release and offers the user an array of functions to make for a pleasant Twitter experience. Perhaps the one feature which sets it apart  from other popular clients such as Ubertwitter and Tweet Genius is its ability to seamlessly integrate with the messages inbox; a trademark feature for native BlackBerry applications.

If you are a fan of the Facebook application on your BlackBerry you’ll definitely enjoy the UI on Twitter for BlackBerry because they are nearly identical to each other. Or if you are a new Twitter user still somewhat reluctant to stray from Facebook this will definitely help ease you into the transition. For some first impressions on the Twitter for BlackBerry client check out our previous article here.

Head over to BlackBerry App World to download the Twitter for BlackBerry app and check it out for yourself. Let us know what you think!

New to Twitter? Head over to their site and create an account for yourself: www.twitter.com

Powermat’s 2010 Roadmap: Too Early To Crown Them? I Don’t Think So!

Apr. 06 Accessories, CTIA, Featured, Reviews 5 comments


As promised, we made sure to visit Powermat during CTIA to catch up with our friends during the show and see what they’ve brought to the table. To be perfectly honest, there really wasn’t anything new that impressed. Well, not to us anyway. We already saw their roadmap into the near future at CES back in January. The difference now is that we’ve been given the green light to share the knowledge with our loyal readers! What was taboo to speak of before is now fair game; complete with photos of our private tour!

If you missed our previous article which reviewed the Powermat product, it is essentially the premier wireless charging solution for all your favorite small electronics. Imagine the ability to simply rest your device on a mat and have it begin a charge and notify you when it is done; completely free of wires. This is what Powermat delivers. If you ever felt that Powermat was a one trick pony in the wireless race, boy, are you in for a treat! Read more

OnMyWay Released For BlackBerry

Apr. 06 Applications, BlackBerry, GPS-Navigation Comments Off

 

OnMyWay was released a few weeks ago and we decided to wait until it was available on more carriers and devices to post about it.

OnMyWay is an easy-to-use free app that automatically notifies a person (or a group of people) of the your trip’s status and estimated time of arrival (ETA) via text or email. This is done without sharing any information about your whereabouts.

You simply enter in the location you are traveling to, the information of the person(s) to be notified and an appointment time. OnMyWay takes over from there providing an estimated arrival time and keeping your contact notified. Read more

iPad Makes A Splash

Apr. 05 Apple, Featured Comments Off

I have to admit, I am in love with this incredible piece of technology. Steve Jobs wasn’t lying when he said the iPad is magical; it truly is in my eyes.

The build quality of the iPad is solid. I’ve had my iPad for about 48 hours and when I first pulled it out of the box, it was at 96% battery and, 8 hours later of heavy use, it was down to only 52%. That sure lives up to my standards for mobile device battery life. Also, the inclusion of a rotation lock on the iPad is very convenient, especially for reading  iBooks or browsing the web while lying on your side. This is something that’s been available to iPhone jailbreakers for a while, but was never made available in the iPhone OS until now.

The built-in speakers are very clear and have a good amount of bass for stock speakers. It’s not tinny at all; and a large departure from the iPhones speaker system. Apple has worked some acoustic wonders to pull this off on a device that is only half an inch thick. Read more

Launch of Rogers Navigator on iPhone powered by TeleNav

Apr. 05 Featured, GPS-Navigation 1 comment

The best navigation program on the market just made its debut on the Rogers iPhone. I am still waiting for confirmation if there is a dedicated “Navigate to Tim Horton’s” Button.  Below is the information provided by TeleNav.

Rogers Wireless today launched Rogers Navigator, powered by TeleNav, on the Apple App Store. Rogers Navigator transforms the iPhone into a full-featured GPS navigation device, so customers can easily navigate to restaurants and local businesses, avoid traffic congestion and travel with confidence. Rogers Navigator for the iPhone includes on-screen and spoken turn-by-turn GPS directions, speech recognition, more than 12 million business listings in North America, an online preplanning site, and Shake-to-Go™, a feature that provides guidance to a pre-entered home address instantly with a simple shake of their iPhone. Available as a free download from the Apple App Store, Rogers Navigator includes unlimited use for $4.99 per month. Read more

BlackBerry and Black Eyed Peas Make History With 3D Broadcast Of Live Concert

Apr. 01 BlackBerry Comments Off

BlackBerry has been the proud sponsor of the Grammy winning Black Eyed Peas’ The E.N.D. World Tour which began in Japan in September of 2009 and just recently hit its North American leg this past February. Like any other album they’ve released, they use their music as a way to reach people on a special level and deliver a message. Having released The E.N.D. (The Energy Never Dies) in the wake of a recession last year, the general message was to just be able to let loose and have fun. The show reached the hometown of the Black Eyed Peas in Los Angeles, CA earlier this week and they had some special plans to make it a memorable one for their fans by including them in a small part of history.

Working with BlackBerry and other partners such as 3ality and AEG Network LIVE, The Black Eyed Peas pioneered a vision to deliver, for the first time in history, the broadcast of their live concert performance at Staples Center in 3D to viewers in theaters across the nation. Read more

RIM is Screwed Says Dan Frommer, We Agree

Apr. 01 BlackBerry, Featured 3 comments

Dan Frommer from Silicon Valley Insider published a story on Yahoo Finance today that sums up the feelings I have had about RIM. Dan’s article title is simple and to the point, “RIM is Screwed”.

The bottom line, RIM and the BlackBerry line is growing stagnant and it appears the co-CEO’s are oblivious to this gradual decline. A few highlights from the Silicon Alley Insiders article:

  • The touchscreen BlackBerry Storm is a joke. RIM’s QWERTY, plastic-keyboard BlackBerries are still leading the company.
  • RIM’s mobile software is garbage next to Apple’s, HTC’s Android implementations, and Palm’s webOS.
  • RIM’s Web browser is a toy compared to the advanced browsers that ship on better platforms.
  • And RIM’s BlackBerry App World — increasingly becoming part of the equation for Apple, Android, and others — is a ghost town. There are simply no must-have apps for the BlackBerry besides its “push” email system and the popular BlackBerry Messenger app. Those probably won’t be enough. Read more

Samsung Galaxy S To Make A Splash This Summer

Mar. 31 Android, CTIA, Samsung 5 comments

Ask any attendee of CTIA 2010 who made the biggest announcement during the event and they’d be hard pressed to choose between Samsung and Sprint’s presence during the show. Both made some huge announcements and showed off industry standard setting devices. The entire show seemed to focus on mobile broadband and Sprint did well in announcing their HTC EVO 4G, but Samsung very much held their own unveiling its latest smartphone device; the Galaxy S.

During Samsung’s exclusive Unpacked event the Life On My Mobile team got to experience the incredible features of the Galaxy S and received a very practical and real-life demonstration on how the device can truly simplify your daily ventures. It was impressive to say the least. Read more