Articles tagged with: analysis
Target Slaps Ridiculously Low Price Tags On The Samsung Droid Charge and LG Revolution
Everybody wants a 4G-capable phone. That’s a given. The only issue is that, like all new technology, they cost a pretty penny, especially from good ol’ Big Red. As in, way more than we’re used to seeing on any smartphone (most high-end handsets cost around $200). Luckily, Target has stepped in to alleviate some of the cost on at least two 4G LTE-capable phones, offering the LG Revolution and the Samsung Droid Charge online for way below what Verizon ’s asking. The Revolution currently costs $249.99 on a new ...
Join Us Over At TechCrunch.com/Mobile
As you may have noticed, things have been a bit quiet around these parts for the last day or so. Don’t worry: we’re still here. Well, not here — over there . We’ve moved. As announced last week , MobileCrunch is now a part of TechCrunch.com, and can be found at TechCrunch.com/Mobile . This domain will soon automatically forward you there, though we’re holding off until more of our content has transitioned over. Thanks to everyone who has read MobileCrunch at its original home over the past few years ...
MobileCrunch Is Moving, But Just Down The Block
A bit over 3 years ago, I applied for an internship at CrunchGear on a whim. I didn’t quite know what I was getting myself into. As luck had it, the powers that be liked my style. I wasn’t even too sure I’d hear back regarding the intern position, so imagine my surprise when they countered with a proper, paying job offer. “MobileCrunch needs a new editor,” they said. “ See what you can do with it. ” In those 3 years, MobileCrunch has evolved from a ...
A bit over 3 years ago, I applied for an internship at CrunchGear on a whim. I didn’t quite know what I was getting myself into. As luck had it, the powers that be liked my style. I wasn’t even too sure I’d hear back regarding the intern position, so imagine my surprise when they countered with a proper, paying job offer. “MobileCrunch needs a new editor,” they said. “ See what you can do with it. ” In those 3 years, MobileCrunch has evolved from a ...
Motorola Continues Locked Bootloader Policy On Droid 3 (For Now)
Listen up, hackers. This one’s for you. Motorola’s Droid 3 is finally out and about in all of its tech spec glory, but one thing’s missing: an unlocked bootloader. That’s right, Motorola’s gone and done it again, locking Droid 3 owners in an Android cage, just like Atrix owners, Droid 2 owners, and the list goes on. Luckily, an unlocked bootloader is on its way. “As we’ve communicated, we plan to enable the unlockable/relockable bootloader in future software releases, starting in late 2011, where channel and operator ...
Listen up, hackers. This one’s for you. Motorola’s Droid 3 is finally out and about in all of its tech spec glory, but one thing’s missing: an unlocked bootloader. That’s right, Motorola’s gone and done it again, locking Droid 3 owners in an Android cage, just like Atrix owners, Droid 2 owners, and the list goes on. Luckily, an unlocked bootloader is on its way. “As we’ve communicated, we plan to enable the unlockable/relockable bootloader in future software releases, starting in late 2011, where channel and operator ...
Android 2.3 Gingerbread Headed To The HTC Droid Incredible 2
If you’re a proud owner of the HTC Droid Incredible 2, get ready: your weekend just got a bit sweeter. Android 2.3 Gingerbread is on its way by means of an OTA update, and should bring with it all the goodies of Gingerbread, and then some. The file is 116MB, and according to Verizon , the process should take about 20-30 minutes of your time. Update enhancements include bug fixes to the Mobile IM and Hotmail sync, a brand-spanking new Download Manager app and Desktop Dock app, ...
If you’re a proud owner of the HTC Droid Incredible 2, get ready: your weekend just got a bit sweeter. Android 2.3 Gingerbread is on its way by means of an OTA update, and should bring with it all the goodies of Gingerbread, and then some. The file is 116MB, and according to Verizon , the process should take about 20-30 minutes of your time. Update enhancements include bug fixes to the Mobile IM and Hotmail sync, a brand-spanking new Download Manager app and Desktop Dock app, ...
Motorola Droid 3 Hits Verizon’s Shelves For $199.99 On-Contract
Even though Verizon tried to pull a fast one on us by skipping pre-order altogether, we were still accurate when we originally pegged the Droid 3 arrival for today, July 7 . That’s right folks, the Motorola Droid 3 is available now from Verizon , and she’s a beauty. Big red lists the phone for $459.99 off-contract, and $199.99 with a new or upgraded two-year contract. We’ve finally gotten our hands on the official specs sheet, and just about everything we earlier reported is present and accounted ...
Even though Verizon tried to pull a fast one on us by skipping pre-order altogether, we were still accurate when we originally pegged the Droid 3 arrival for today, July 7 . That’s right folks, the Motorola Droid 3 is available now from Verizon , and she’s a beauty. Big red lists the phone for $459.99 off-contract, and $199.99 with a new or upgraded two-year contract. We’ve finally gotten our hands on the official specs sheet, and just about everything we earlier reported is present and accounted ...
Foursquare Finds Its Way To Windows Phone 7
Ah-hah! There we go. Just days ago we were pointing out how strange it was that Foursquare still didn’t have a proper Windows Phone 7 application (especially as Microsoft had touted Foursquare around as a partner since the very beginning), and now they’ve gone and made things right. Following Gowalla into the Windows Phone fray by less than a week, Foursquare has just pushed their official WP7 application into Microsoft’s Marketplace. It looks like that extra time in the oven really did it some good. It is, ...
Ah-hah! There we go. Just days ago we were pointing out how strange it was that Foursquare still didn’t have a proper Windows Phone 7 application (especially as Microsoft had touted Foursquare around as a partner since the very beginning), and now they’ve gone and made things right. Following Gowalla into the Windows Phone fray by less than a week, Foursquare has just pushed their official WP7 application into Microsoft’s Marketplace. It looks like that extra time in the oven really did it some good. It is, ...
Apple Brings Its Copycat Beef To Samsung’s Home Turf
If at first you don’t succeed, dust yourself off, fly across the Pacific, and try again! At least, that seems to be the plan over at Apple . On Wednesday, Judge Lucy Koh gave a court order rejecting Samsung’s request to check out the iPad 3 and the iPhone 5, but in her order we stumbled upon a tricky little passage. In that passage, Judge Koh hinted that she would not give Apple the preliminary injunction it’s hoping for. Now, two days later, Apple has taken its ...
If at first you don’t succeed, dust yourself off, fly across the Pacific, and try again! At least, that seems to be the plan over at Apple . On Wednesday, Judge Lucy Koh gave a court order rejecting Samsung’s request to check out the iPad 3 and the iPhone 5, but in her order we stumbled upon a tricky little passage. In that passage, Judge Koh hinted that she would not give Apple the preliminary injunction it’s hoping for. Now, two days later, Apple has taken its ...
iOS 5 Legal Disclaimer Section Includes Mapping Companies That Are… Not Google!
Even though Apple has let Google answer life’s navigational questions for us thus far, it doesn’t mean that Apple wants one of its biggest competitors cashing in on the iPhone and iPad forever. Speculation surrounding Google Maps getting replaced in iOS has been around for years. In 2009, Apple bought a couple mapping companies . In mid-2010, the iPhone maker scrapped Google and Skyhook ‘s location databases in favor of its own, and a couple months later started hiring iOS engineers with mapping experience. That’s more than ...
Even though Apple has let Google answer life’s navigational questions for us thus far, it doesn’t mean that Apple wants one of its biggest competitors cashing in on the iPhone and iPad forever. Speculation surrounding Google Maps getting replaced in iOS has been around for years. In 2009, Apple bought a couple mapping companies . In mid-2010, the iPhone maker scrapped Google and Skyhook ‘s location databases in favor of its own, and a couple months later started hiring iOS engineers with mapping experience. That’s more than ...
Amazon Puts Nokia E6 Up For Pre-Order, Shipping In 1-2 Months
Listen up Nokia loyalists, this one’s for you. Amazon has just put the Nokia E6 business-class smartphone up for pre-order on its web site , which is pretty good news considering the fact that US carriers haven’t exactly been chomping at the bit to sell Nokia handsets. If you’re looking for a little Anna in your life, this Symbian -powered QWERTY smartphone is all yours for $446. Shipping should begin in one to two months. [via Engadget ]
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Listen up Nokia loyalists, this one’s for you. Amazon has just put the Nokia E6 business-class smartphone up for pre-order on its web site , which is pretty good news considering the fact that US carriers haven’t exactly been chomping at the bit to sell Nokia handsets. If you’re looking for a little Anna in your life, this Symbian -powered QWERTY smartphone is all yours for $446. Shipping should begin in one to two months. [via Engadget ]
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