Tag: iPhone

  • [PPCG Editorial] mindfrost82’s Thoughts About Windows Phone 7

    I’ve used a mixture of Windows Mobile, Android (Eclair and Froyo), and even Blackberry OS 5, and now its time for me to dig into Windows Phone 7. You might be surprised by my thoughts, so if you’re interested, click to read more (warning, its a little long).

  • WP7 Data and Voice Usage Summary vs. Apple iPhone!

    WP7 Data and Voice Usage Summary vs. Apple iPhone!

    So the luming question about Windows Phone 7 and the live tiles is: How much data do we need to plan for? Is this going to be a HUGE spike in service costs since everything is live, from cloud data? Or is this going to be about same usage as other phones? Well my fellow…

  • Iphone + Skyfire = Troubles?!?

    Iphone + Skyfire = Troubles?!?

    So it appears that the internet has blown up about the Skyfire download being pulled off of iTunes in the US. This comes as a huge surprise to us. Skyfire app, unlike for windows mobile and android, is charging it’s users $2.99 in the app store to use their system. This was happening so fast…

  • Google Goggles Finally Available on Iphone

    Not long ago Google Goggles was released for the Android platform and now have extended their technology to the Apple Iphone platform as well. With Google Goggles, you can now use the camera on your Iphone to search the Web. There is no need to type! Just take a photo to search for landmarks, logos,…

  • Watch the WP7 Trailer in 720p HD

    We thought about sharing the previous videos of WP7 that were leaked onto the web and now we’re happy that we didn’t.  This new, 3 minute, 720p HD video gives you an example of how WP7 is designed to do more in less steps. Thanks to member nrfitchett4 here at PPCGeeks for pointing this out…

  • Iphone VS Windows Phone 7 Video

    Everyone has seen many videos comparing the Iphone to other devices but there aren’t many that compare it to the new Windows Phone 7 series. We have found an interesting video that does just that!!

  • Rumor: Verizon Wireless Launching LTE Nov. 15th

    With the recent rumor of the iPhone coming to Verizon in January, we have another one for you. This time, BGR has an anonymous tipster that says Verizon is set to launch LTE on November 15th in 25 markets and LTE-compatible handsets will go on sale Black Friday. The 25 markets will supposedly cover 100…

  • Update on CDMA iPhone: Now on VZW in January?!

    Update on CDMA iPhone: Now on VZW in January?!

    In a previous story this month we talked about a company manufacturing CDMA iPhones.  Well the latest is a story out of Bloomberg stating the iPhone will be on VZW in January 2011. “Verizon Wireless, the largest U.S. mobile-phone company, will start selling Apple Inc.’s iPhone next year, ending AT&T Inc.’s exclusive hold on the…

  • In-Depth iPhone 4 Teardown!

    In-Depth iPhone 4 Teardown!

    The guys over at iFixit and Chipworks have done some excellent teardown work on the Apple iPhone 4 and gotten the full scoop as far as the materials and specs are concerned. First let’s take a look at the outside (pictures courtesy of iFixit).: “The rugged stainless steel bezels around the iPhone 4’s perimeter double…

  • CDMA iPhone coming in Q4 2010? With 512 MB RAM!

    CDMA iPhone coming in Q4 2010? With 512 MB RAM!

    Thanks to a tip from ‘geeker darren.wlsn1 we’ve got word of brighthand reporting Pegatron Technology is going to start manufacturing CDMA handsets in Shanghai and get them over to the states in time for a Q4 release this year. During this year’s World-Wide Developers Conference (WWDC), there were many rumors afloat regarding a Verizon iPhone,…

  • At&t’s New Data Rate Plans – Something To Talk About

    Most of our visitors are CDMA users, mainly Sprint and Verizon, but what one carrier does, more might follow. At&t has just announced new smartphone data plans that are going into effect June 7th. With At&t launching the new iPhone and more Android devices, they know their network will take an even bigger hit when…

  • Android “Shakes Up” Smartphone Market according to NPD Group

    The leading market research company, The NPD Group, has announced that Android has surpassed Apple’s OS market (primarily being the IPhone) to be now only behind RIM in the mobile market. Based on unit sales to consumers last quarter, the Android operating system moved into second place at 28 percent behind RIM’s OS (at 36…

  • Android Market on track to surpass Apple App Store

    Google’s efforts to market the Android OS platform to software developers appears to be working.  A strong open source community combined with developer events and free developer phones have lead to droves of applications popping up in the official android marketplace.  It’s no wonder Steve Jobs and Apple have recently been in the news seemingly…

  • iPhone OS 4.0 Unveiled

    We know we don’t have many iPhone members here, but this is newsworthy anyway, especially since its all about competition in the smartphone world. Apple unveiled iPhone OS 4.0 today with some interesting features. First of all, the iPhone 4.0 will be shipping this summer with a developer preview to come later today. The iPhone…

  • Apple Set To Showcase iPhone OS 4.0

    Apple is set to unveil it’s next major OS update for the iPhone on Thursday, April 8th at 10AM PT. Little is known about what the update will contain, but speculation includes the arrival of true multitasking to support for a future CDMA and/or 4G iPhone. Only 3 day’s until the truth is set free…