Last week I provided a list of some of the new smartphones being debuted in the USA over the next few months; this includes handsets sporting larger displays (including in 3D), 4G connectivity, near field communication, and the latest of the most popular operating systems.  With so many options coming available, if you have not yet switched to a smartphone, this summer is a great time to do it.… Read the rest

There are several new smartphones that have either just arrived or are expected to be released between now and September – with something to please just about everyone.
LG Revolution – Android OS with 4.3 inch screen, HDMI output and 4G capability.  It comes with Netflix preloaded.
Samsung Galaxy S II – Android 2.3, dual-core processor, and a very slim 8.49mm thickness. … Read the rest

I was reading about this on Reuters earlier this morning.  In Oregon, the Supreme Court is debating on whether the police in their state are required to obtain a search warrant before looking at the data stored on a person’s smartphone.  Moreover, Oregon isn’t the only place the question has been raised; from what I’ve been reading, this debate is happening all across the USA. … Read the rest

While taking photographs with a smartphone still doesn’t compete with a digital SLR, mobile phone cameras and video taking capabilities have come a long way over the past several years.  Moreover, with the addition of apps, they can even do a few things an SLR can’t.  While the PC World article focuses on the iPhone, Android phones also have similar applications; so if you are an Android person rather than an iPhone person, never fear, I would suspect that there are similarly cool apps available through the Android Market.… Read the rest

The follow-up device to the popular Motorola Droid X is hitting the States later this week.
Look a lot like its predecessor, the new handset features a large 4.3 high-resolution display and is said to have excellent calling quality.
The processor is a dual-core 1 GHZ, providing excellent speeds and making it a good choice for gamers and multimedia addicts; however, this is a 3G capable phone – no 4G in sight, which is disappointing.… Read the rest