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Hello Geeks, Geekettes – and everyone in between!
For the last couple of weeks, we’ve been running a contest offering people a chance to WIN free software courtesy WinxDVD, and all you have to do is follow us on Twitter or Like us on Facebook!
Easy huh? Well read on and learn how to enter, or just Click the link below!
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=132509
The next era in smartphone processors is upon us. There’s already quite a few phones out there running the Snapdragon processor, and now there’s also many running the Hummingbird processor. The next era will be dual-core processors, and there’s two heavy hitters coming over the next 6 months. First of all, we have the Nvidia Tegra 2. It features a dual-core 1GHz processor, a Nvidia GeForce GPU and a 1080p HD mobile video processor. Next up, we have the Samsung Cortex A9 processor, which also features a dual-core 1GHz processor and 1080p video recording at 30 frames per second. Samsung also states that it has five times the graphic performance of the Hummingbird A8 processors (which many people will say has better graphics than the Snapdragon processor).
I had the opportunity to test out the Motorola EQ5 Bluetooth Stereo Speakers, which comes from their MOTOROKR line. Most people are probably thinking, why get bluetooth stereo speakers when our phones have a built-in speakerphone? You’re probably right, but I put this product to the test to see if it was worth the money. I tested this with my Samsung Captivate (Galaxy S) Android smartphone. Read more…
Let’s face it: The stock browser on your shiny new Android device lacks…a lot. Well, let’s go ahead and fix that, shall we?
Read on to find out more about the exciting Dolphin Browser HD and its various add-ons (Such as our PPCGeeks Add-on) in this Pocket PC Geeks Review by Bradart!
The Wall Street Journal posted an article yesterday saying that Sprint is considering letting T-Mobile USA invest in Clearwire, Sprint’s 4G WiMAX partner. Sprint currently owns 54% of Clearwire. Everyone knows Clearwire is in desperate need of cash to continue building out its network, and allowing T-Mobile USA to invest would give them some of that needed money.
We normally don’t post about ROMs on the front page, but since this is one of the most popular Android ROMs out there and is available on almost every Android phone, we thought it might be worth mentioning. CyanogenMod 6 is based on Android 2.2 (Froyo) and is now out of beta and is considered stable. While there’s many tweaks, it is known for its stock Android feel.
The folks over at Engadget have leaked another Windows Phone 7 device, this time from HTC and heading to At&t. Its the HTC T8788. While its a slider phone, it slides open to reveal a speaker, not the usual keyboard. Like the Evo, this one also features a kickstand in back, making it great for a multimedia experience.
dishe, a user on our forums for some time now, was given a unique opportunity from an anonymous source to play with an LG slider Windows Phone 7, and he had quite a nitpicking with it – with both pros and cons of the QWERTY device, looking much like an LG Ally in shape and design.
For full details, read on and for a link to the related forum topic!
Now that EVO, Droid and Nexus One have received their Froyo upgrades, word on the street is that sometime this week, Incredible will get theirs. Bringing them into our family of Froyo users.
As most of the android population now know, Froyo is the code-name of the new Android 2.2 that is touted to be faster and more stable than it’s 2.1 predecessor. However, the main feature is the ability to run Adobe Flash 10.1. Which allows your web browser to make use of websites that use Flash for navigation, games, and showing video. Read more…
Sprint has finally announced the pricing and availability of its next big Android phone, the Samsung Epic 4G. It will be available through all retail channels (including partner retailers like Best Buy, Wal-Mart, and RadioShack) on Tuesday, August 31st. It will be $249.99 with a two-year contract and a $100 mail-in rebate (although the retail partners usually offer instant rebates). Read more…
Phillyboi 6829 shows us how it’s done in a new light with a link to someone’s attempt to show us how much they love that HTC EVO with Sprint – Ghetto Style
Unique is the only words that comes to mind in this video
If you frequently visit this site, then I’m sure you’ve heard of Seidio by now. They many tons of accessories for our favorite smartphones, ranging from extended batteries to cases. Today I got the opportunity to review the Seidio Innocase II Surface for the Sprint HTC Evo 4G. Read more…
With Android 2.2 coming out to devices, Windows Phone 7 coming out later this year, iOS4 released, and a WebOS 2.0 around the corner, its time for Blackberry to reveal its next version of its OS, OS6. While there will be new devices coming out that come loaded with the OS, RIM has confirmed it plans on upgrades for the Bold 9700, Bold 9650 and Pearl 3G (sadly no word of the Storm or Storm 2). The most they said is that it will be in the coming months pending carrier certification and further testing.
Next on the Blackberry Agenda is the announcement of the Blackberry Torch 9800, coming exclusively to At&t. At&t provided us with an early release on its website, before RIM made the official announcement. It is a touchscreen slider with a 3.2″ display and 480×360 resolution. It will also have WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, 5-megapixel autofocus camera with flash, 512 MB of RAM + 512 MB of Flash + 4 GB of Flash + 4 GB MicroSD memory, a 1300 mAH battery, and dimensions of 111 x 62 x 14.6 mm.
If you own a smartphone one of these days, one of the biggest blunders of the rapidly evolving and advancing technology is its life when on the go, AKA the battery life. When you stick 1GHZ processors and 512 MB of RAM into a tiny frame, you’re going to have such problems come up. Rather add to the weight and bulk of the device, as devices get more powerful the battery amperage remains the same, leaving you in the dust with poor battery life!
The only way to compete is to keep around an AC outlet or car adapter – unless of course you have been blessed with the ZAGGSparq 2.0!
Its been a while since we’ve had any Windows Mobile/Windows Phone 7 news, but we finally have some today. This morning, Microsoft COO, Kevin Turner, officially announced that Windows Phone 7 will land in Europe in October and will be in the US in November. Read more…
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