I think we all know that we can't use a cell phone on a plane, but thanks to the FAA, you can now use it during a takeoff and landing. Now, the only problem you may have is that you will have to prove that your electronic is safe. This means that you might have to check it from gate to gate. I can see that there could be a lot of confusion with some of the newer models … [Read more...] about You can use your Mobile Phone during Takeoff and Landing
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Motorola Ara could start a new era in smartphones
What you are seeing here is a disassembled smartphone, but it is for a good reason. You know how a lot of phones like the iPhone or the Samsung Galaxy S have to be upgraded, like every year? Imagine if you could just update certain things when needed. This is the concept behind Phonebloks, and it really is something that could simplify smartphones as we know it. This is … [Read more...] about Motorola Ara could start a new era in smartphones
LG Flex oddly announced
Some of you might be questioning that headline, and yeah, I will admit that it is quite skeptical in its coverage. Did LG announce the Flex or not? The truth is that LG's press release briefly appeared online, and then, bam, it was gone. I have received an email about it, so I will simply assume that it is okay to report on it. So in case, you haven't heard, LG has … [Read more...] about LG Flex oddly announced
Nokia’s two 6-inch phablets confirm a different future for Windows phones
Not only has Nokia tried to outwit Apple with new products with their 2520 tablet, but they also have two new phablets, the 1320 and 1520. These both have 6-inch screens, which is enough to make all the tiles for their Windows operating system fill up well. The 1520 has a 20 Megapixel lens and a dual LED flash, and is capable of 1080p video at 30fps. It also has that 2.2 … [Read more...] about Nokia’s two 6-inch phablets confirm a different future for Windows phones
Incipio Watson Wallet for the Samsung Galaxy S4
I have said before when I reviewed the Incipio Stashback that I have seen many cases for smartphones that are designed to hold credit cards and cash. I suppose it shows that the wallet is on its way out, and the Watson by Incipio is the best evidence of this. The Watson Wallet Folio for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Case is practically a hybrid of a wallet and smartphone case. It … [Read more...] about Incipio Watson Wallet for the Samsung Galaxy S4
LG unveils the G Pro Lite
I believe that I talked about the G Pro before, especially with the VuTalk feature. Now, the LG G Pro Lite has just been announced, and I am not certain how missed this one. The LG G Pro Lite has a 5.5 inch screen with 960 x 540 resolution. It has a processor of MT6577 1.0 GHz Dual Core, and a memory of 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM, and the microSD. The camera is a 1.3 Megapixel on … [Read more...] about LG unveils the G Pro Lite
Samsung unveils the GALAXY ROUND with a curved display
Some of you might remember yesterday when we discussed LG and their flexible screens, and here is another historical moment, this time for Samsung. The GALAXY ROUND is the first curved display, and it has a 5.7 inch super AMOLED curved display. Now, I don't know why one might need a curved display, but there is some interesting features like Roll Effect to check on … [Read more...] about Samsung unveils the GALAXY ROUND with a curved display
LG set to produce some bendable and unbreakable smartphone displays
I have been hearing about bendable displays for years, and I always figured that the company who could produce them fast and cheap would reign supreme on the smartphone market. It looks like LG could be the guy who reigns with the flexible OLED panel, as they claim to have that inside their own devices. It could happen as fast as next month with the G-Flex, but I figured … [Read more...] about LG set to produce some bendable and unbreakable smartphone displays
Nest could be working on a Smoke Detector
I don't know if you have heard of Nest, but they make this "smart thermostat". Nest was started by a former Apple exec named Tony Fadell, and the smart thermostat learns it's user's needs in order to optimize itself to consume less energy overall. There is a rumor that Nest is now working on a smoke detector. If this is true, then it will have some serious sensors. I … [Read more...] about Nest could be working on a Smoke Detector
Apparently, the iPhone 5S fingerprint thing can be easily hacked
Two weeks ago, when we first reported about the iPhone 5S, we talked about the touchprint ID, a feature that Apple hyped as big as the camera for the iPhone v. 2 and Siri for iPhone v. 4. Unfortunately, you can see in the video above that this feature can be hacked. This video comes to us courtesy of the Chaos Computer Club (CCC) which sounds like a pretty smart … [Read more...] about Apparently, the iPhone 5S fingerprint thing can be easily hacked
Oppo officially unveils the N1
I realize that this news is a day old, but in light of the big unveiling by Microsoft, I thought I would save this announcement for today. This is the N1 from Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo, and this is their latest flagship Android smartphone. The N1 has a 5.9 Full HD resolution display with a pixel density of 373 pixels per inch. I would imagine that the latest … [Read more...] about Oppo officially unveils the N1
Tell me what you think of iOS7
Okay, we had something pretty big happen yesterday with the release of iOS7, and I have been hearing mixed reviews of it. I have a lot of people complaining about the downloading. Something tells me that Apple's help line was brimming with calls for that one. In addition to this, a lot of people are complaining about the Calendar. There have been some compliments, like … [Read more...] about Tell me what you think of iOS7
Add a Flash to your smartphone with iblazr
You know how the iPhone has been avoiding Flash all those years? This includes a decent one for the camera. I suppose that you could purchase a Manfrotto KLYP that we discussed a few weeks ago, or the iblazr. The iblazr is a simple flash with four specially-made LEDs. From what I can tell, it plugs right into the headphone jack. You will want to use the App to get the … [Read more...] about Add a Flash to your smartphone with iblazr
Begun the Smartphone wars have: Nokia makes fun of Apple with new ad
So, iPhones like the 5C are coming out in all kinds of colors, but Nokia is kind of already doing this. So, is the ad campaign right? Microsoft, the new owner of Nokia, has tweeted something cool with their own "5S" which they say stands for "screen sizes, speed, and stunning snapshots". Oh, satire works no matter what operating system that you have. Apple, when … [Read more...] about Begun the Smartphone wars have: Nokia makes fun of Apple with new ad
The Petite Leather Wallet for the Galaxy S4 from More-Thing
I have reviewed products from More-Thing before, and I was pleased to receive, as a total surprise, the Petite Leather Wallet for the Samsung Galaxy S 4. This is definitely a product targeted at the ladies. You can see its orange/pink color scheme, and it has some multi-faceted stones made with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, about 35 of them to be exact. Yeah, they aren't diamonds, … [Read more...] about The Petite Leather Wallet for the Galaxy S4 from More-Thing