So I’m pretty new to Android. I’ve watched the OS closely since the G1 was released, and waited for a combo of hardware and software that would appeal to me enough that I could finally say goodbye to my old Windows Mobile handsets.
Now that I’m the proud new owner of an Epic 4G, I finally get to delve into the world of Android apps. Part of the fun is just trying out new pieces of software, so starting today we’re introducing a weekly feature where one of us here at YourTechReport will be writing up their experiences with an app that has struck our fancy. +Continue Reading
Ok, I’ll admit that when I think about recent advances in technology, “yearbooks” are not exactly the first thing that come time mind–but hear me out: Why rely on the yearbook committee to create your memories when you can do it yourself? Jostens Personal Yearbook Pages allows students to personalize 4 pages of their yearbook that only appear in their own personal copy! Logging in to yearbookyourself.com gets you started and even allows you to collaborate with friends on your personal content…there’s even Facebook and Flickr integration. For those of us that always wished our yearbooks reflected more of our own personality and style, Personal Yearbook Pages is a great way to make to make your yearbook truly unique. Read after the break for the official press release… +Continue Reading
The hits just keep on coming. At the rate Samsung is releasing cool new products, we may have to change the name of this month to Samtember! The latest? The HMX-T10 compact camcorder featuring full HD video, (1920 x 1080) 4.7 megapixel stills, uses SD/SDHC cards for storage and features a new slanted lens that reduces user fatigue when shooting over an extended period of time. If the cool new design wasn’t enough to get your attention, maybe the built-in optical image stabilization and 2.7″ touchscreen will–all for under $300. The HMX-T10 is due to launch later this month and we’ll have a full review as soon as we get some hands-on time. Until then, some beauty shots and the official press release will have to do… +Continue Reading
Though originally expected to land at Brookstone next week, Parrot’s AR Drone is expected to arrive early for those who were smart enough to pre-order it at brookstone.com. One of the coolest gadgets we’ve ever gotten our hands on, the Drone is an RC Quadricopter that you control with your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch over a wifi signal the Drone itself generates. (Other mobile devices should get the software later this year) If you read our initial impressions of the copter, you already know how impressed we were with it in during our brief hands-on at E3. Well, we’ve been living with it for the past couple of weeks and I can honestly say it didn’t disappoint. We’ll have our full review next week, but we thought we’d give you a little taste to get you through the weekend…enjoy!
I’m sure you heard the news a couple of days ago that Microsoft will be releasing a new XBOX controller on November 9th, five days after the official launch of Kinect. Along with a bold new grey-on-grey look, the biggest feature is the new D-pad, which with just a twist converts from a standard directional pad to a raised “plus” configuration–this new design addresses an issue some gamers had with the D-pad’s original design. We were planning on waiting to share the new controller until we actually got one in our hands, along with the new console and Kinect combo–but it seems that our readers wanted it now…and who are we to ignore our readers? I spoke to our Microsoft rep yesterday and we’re hoping to get our review units sometime before the Kinect launches on November 4th. Until then, enjoy Major Nelson’s video!
What new gadget announcement would be complete without new accessories to match? Our friends over at iLuv and Scosche have just announced the latest cases and protectors that all of the cool Nanos and Touches will be sporting this fall. You asked us for cases….we bring you cases! Official press releases after the break…
Rumors are fine, but it’s the official announcements that really get us going. Samsung officially announced its Galaxy Tab today (model GT-P1000) and the specs look impressive. Sporting a 7″ TFT-LCD display and running Android 2.2 Froyo right out of the box, the new tablet packs all of the features we were hoping for:
Along with its size and display (with a pixel density higher than the iPads) we’re also excited about the front and rear facing cameras and the inclusion of Flash 10.1 support, allowing ALL web pages to be viewed. So far no specific launch dates have been given, nor has a firm price or carrier been announced. We do know that this first model is GSM based, (AT&T and T-Mobile are the 2 major U.S. GSM carriers) but other models could be added by the time the device actually launches here. For now, we’ll have to settle for the photo gallery and Samsung’s Official Press Release after the break…enjoy!
YouSendIt is far from a new service and with over 13-million users I was surprised to find out that not that many people I work with on a daily basis either knew about it or even used it. In summary, YouSendIt solves any issues you may have with emailing large file attachments.
There used to be a time when sending large files or data was a chore. You would have to schedule a courier to pickup a CD, try and setup a makeshift FTP site or spend endless hours with your IT department to find quick solutions–all of which are costly and not necessarily reliable. Heck- how do you know if someone downloaded the file from your FTP site, or if more than just the person intended nabbed a copy without you knowing? +Continue Reading
If you read Mitchell’s review of Angry Birds, it’s apparently such an addictive game that it’s all but permanently prevented Mitchell from ever getting to use his iPad, as his wife keeps stealing it to play. The game recently made the transition to WebOS, but seeing as how I don’t have any Apple or Palm products in the house, I have been spared the spouse gadget stealing properties of such an addictive game.
This apparently will end on Friday.
Scott Young over at Talk Android got the scoop directly from the developers that Angry Birds will FINALLY be on Android September 3rd. That means starting Friday, I’ll probably need to concede my brand new Epic 4G to my loving wife Marie…
Just thought I’d share a little love with us Android users on this day of Apple news.
Now if only we could get Plants Versus Zombies and a good Netflix app…
Apple says users go to their TV’s for entertainment not for their computers. What do consumers want? Hollywood movies & TV shows, Everything in HD, Lower prices for content, don’t want a computer, don’t want to manage storage and don’t want to sync to a computer or deal with syncing at all. So what is Apple’s answer? The new smaller, smarter $99 Apple TV!
What does it feature? Movies, TV Shows & Music, All HD, rentals (no purchases), No storage management, streaming – no syncing, stunning photo slideshows and its a fraction of the size of the original Apple TV.
ABC and FOX are offering 99cent rentals for commercial-free TV shows, the rumors of Netflix integration are true and you can stream direclty from Netflix, you can watch YouTube, get photos off of Flickr and video and photos from your Mobile ME account. First run movies can be rented the same day as DVD release for only $4.99.
[Updated] Yep, one of the items on the top of my list was streaming from iOS. Imagine your house with Apple TV in every room and with a simple flick of your finger you can stream any content from your iOS device to your AppleTV in any room. Start on your iPhone or iPad, continue on your TV! It’s called AirPlay and in my opinion is just rocks!
In our continued coverage of Apple’s annual music event Apple announced its next incarnation of iTunes: iTunes 10. iTunes 10 introduces a new simplified smarter interface as well as some new features including:
Ping: social network for music. Allows you to follow your favorite artists and friends, see what music people are downloading and listening. In as familiar social-type interface you follow people and artists and get a custom top 10 chart of songs and albums to what only the people you follow are downloading from iTunes.
[Updated] Ping is also closely integrated to your iOS device and is available today as a free download with iTunes 10.
As expected, Apple CEO Steve Jobs revelaed the new iPod Touch in San Francisco. Boasting 40 hours of music playback, the new iPod Touch includes a forward facing and rear facing camera for the obvious reason: FaceTime. Other enhancements include the Retina Display, new thinner design, HD Video Recording, 3-axis Gyro, Apple’s A4 Processor and FaceTime between any iOS FaceTime devices.
Price points are as follows and available for pre-order today, available in store next week:
So I’m pretty new to Android. I’ve watched the OS closely since the G1 was released, and waited for a combo of hardware and software that would appeal to me enough that I could finally say goodbye to my old Windows Mobile handsets.
