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ASUS Transformer Pad TF300 now available

By Bill Macrides
on 22 Apr, 2012

ASUS has finally released its follow-up to the Transformer Prime, the Transformer Pad TF300. Available for order now at all the usual major retailers, the new tablet will be replacing the original Transformer in the line up and sell along with the Transformer Prime. At $379 it should make it easier for people to get into a the popular tablet style computing device without having to break the bank.

AT&T is now listing HTC One X for pre-order

By Bill Macrides
on 22 Apr, 2012

Starting today you can now pre-order the HTC One X on AT&T's website. Current pricing for the phone is $199 with new 2 year contract with it either being a new customer or an upgrade. You could also by it outright with no obligation for $549 if you are between upgrades and want to get your hands on one of these bad boys.

Verizon removes Incredible 2 from sales listing

By Bill Macrides
on 22 Apr, 2012

Recently listed as "out of stock" on Verizon's web site, the Incredible 2 is not listed for sale any more. If you still need support or over view of the phone, those pages are still available to read, but you won't be able to find any sales pages. With the introduction of the Incredible 4G coming on April 26, this may not come as any surprise.

Philips to offer multiple 7″ tablets with Android 4.0

By Bill Macrides
on 22 Apr, 2012

Philips recently announced its plans to offer Android 4.0 in their new line of 7" tablets. Initially only slated for introduction in China, it's not known if they will make their way to the US market. Though not the first to use the 4.0 software, they are going a different route with its processors.

Huawei MyTouch for T-Mobile spotted at FCC

By Bill Macrides
on 22 Apr, 2012

After months of speculation and guessing, recently posted docs from the FCC show that Huawei and T-Mobile will be introducing the new MyTouch. Though not a lot of information is given, there are some basic specs that are given for the approval. These include supporting the 850/1700/1900 UMTS bands, Bluetooth and Wi-fi.

AT&T HTC One X pre-orders coming to Radio Shack for $149

By Bill Macrides
on 21 Apr, 2012

Ice Cream Sandwich is finally going to be available to AT&T customers and it is going to be packaged in a premium phone. HTC will be the host for this OS and with the HTC One X it intends to make a statement. Originally slated to be released on May 6 for $199 (with 2 year contract), it can be scooped up at Radio Shack for the amazing price of $149. This is a special pricing by Radio Shack is on pre-orders only. The price goes back up to $199 after the release.

Samsung teases Galaxy S III with Facebook photo

By Bill Macrides
on 21 Apr, 2012

The rumor mill has been turned up a notch with Samsung Denmark releasing a Facebook photo in its gallery of what is supposed to be the new Galaxy S III. It shows a simple blue back ground with 12.05.03-20.00 in white lettering and a conspicuous imprint of a phone pressed from behind. Subtle yet tantalizing at the same time.

HTC One X Drop Test Thrills

By Bill Macrides
on 21 Apr, 2012

What happens when you drop one of the hottest new phones on the market? You get what we have all experienced at some time or another, that feeling of dread that your pretty new toy has a scratch or worse, a broken screen. Face it, no matter how hard you try to baby your phone it is going to happen, so maybe this will give you some incentive to be even more cautious with your treasure.

Verizon Galaxy Nexus price plummet Monday

By Bill Macrides
on 21 Apr, 2012

Great news for all you Nexus fans looking to upgrade into one, as of April 23 you will be able to pick one of these bad boys up for $199 with either a new 2-year contract or an upgrade for 2-yrs. It would be wise to hold off for a couple more days if you were planning on dropping your money on one this weekend. It could save you $100 to do so, and who couldn't use that kind of saving?

T-Mobile tipped to get Galaxy Note

By Bill Macrides
on 21 Apr, 2012

Though we can't say for with any kind of certainty, it appears that T-Mobile may be the recipient of Samsung's Galaxy Note. According to some transmissions and office memos from vendors, it seems likely that this will happen.