Archive for September, 2011 - Page 9

It looks like we have another update for Skype on Android. And while this latest update brings video calling support for a variety of additional devices as well as some improvements to items such as Bluetooth and video calling — there is one new addition that some may not like [...]

Amazon recently unveiled its upcoming Kindle Fire tablet computers. Targeted mainly at mainstream audiences who would rather read and surf than hack, part of the Kindle Fire’s magic is its super quick Silk browser. But the cloud-based processing brings in some security concerns.

Asus recently revealed a new rugged tablet called “Tough.” There are still more rugged phones and laptops out there, but as tablets gain popularity, it’s only natural that we see more and more rugged models. The Asus Tough is a 7-inch device, and like other rugged devices, it’s waterproof and [...]

Skype rolled out a few updates for its iPhone and iPad app, a couple of which are good, while another one is sure to raise a few eyebrows. If you’ve always been annoyed that the Skype iOS app doesn’t support Bluetooth headsets, then you’ll be happy to know that it [...]

News of the Motorola Xoom update are going through the rumor mill lately, but what about the original Motorola Xoom? Xoom owners would be glad to learn that Motorola is providing a firmware update to the first-gen Xoom to provide 4G LTE access.

Steve Jobs’ resignation has been behind us for quite some time, and we’re now looking forward to the October 4 keynote by new Apple overlord, Tim Cook. But Steve Jobs remains synonymous to Apple, and his life will continue to intrigue people. We still have some time to wait before [...]

iTunes and iBookstore recently extended their services to various new countries, so if they weren’t available to you before, check out if your place is one of the new locations! There were rumors of iTunes going to more countries in Europe this week, and the rumors were quickly proven true.

If you’re going to go and sit in court, it’s probably a good idea if you behave yourself. If you know the person on trial, they will probably thank you. One UK man decided to make a scene of himself anyhow and made himself a distraction even taking out his [...]

HP’s announcement to spin off its PC business and give up on webOS sparked a $99 TouchPad fire sale that would set the device as the best $99 tablet ever. But most people don’t know that HP was actually working on a little sibling for the Touchpad.

It was only a matter of time before Apple reacts – Verizon is, after all, one of America’s top carriers. A few days ago, Verizon filed what can be called an amicus curiae brief that backs Samsung in a lawsuit Apple filed against it. The lawsuit – a patent infringement [...]