Dave LeClair

Acer Iconia Tab A220 with Tegra 3 leaks in Glbenchmark

By Dave LeClair
on 9 Nov, 2012

It looks a new Acer tablet is going to hit the market. The leak comes from Glbenchmark, and it seems to confirm the existence of the Acer Iconia Tab A220. Glbenchmark has shown a real knack for finding devices before the manufactures are ready to announce them, so when we see a new device come up with that name attached, we tend to get pretty excited at the possibilities.

Sony brings Xperia advance to the US unlocked with no contract

By Dave LeClair
on 9 Nov, 2012

Sony is bringing a new Android phone to market in the US, and it's available unlocked, without the need to sign a contract with a carrier. The Xperia advance is available now from many online retailers such as Newegg. It retails for $299, which is a pretty awesome price for an unlocked device.

Apple versus Samsung judge will review jury foreman misconduct claims

By Dave LeClair
on 9 Nov, 2012

Remember that $1-billion judgement Samsung was ordered to pay Apple? Well Samsung is not ready to give up yet, and they have convinced the judge who oversaw the case to look into the claims that jury foreman Vel Hogan concealed information during the screening process to pick the jury for the case. Judge Lucy Koh will “consider the questions” and look at how much information Apple attorneys had on Hogan. She has set a hearing for December 6 to look into the issue.

Three UK releases Sony Xperia J, and Alcatel One Touch 903 and announces Galaxy S III Mini

By Dave LeClair
on 9 Nov, 2012

UK carrier Three has had a busy day today, bringing a trio of popular entry-level smartphones to its customers. Well technically, it released two of them, the Galaxy S III Mini will hit the market on November 16. Either way, for UK customers looking for an affordable Android device, looks like Three has you covered with plenty of choices.

AT&T to sell Samsung Galaxy Express for $99 starting November 16

By Dave LeClair
on 8 Nov, 2012

AT&T has just announced that it is bringing another Samsung Galaxy smartphone to market starting November 16. This time, AT&T is bringing the Samsung Galaxy Express along for $99 with a new 2-year agreement. It's a pretty solid device that is available at a low price. It should be perfect for someone looking to upgrade without breaking the bank too much.

Google Shopper App gets new UI, GoodGuide product ratings, and more

By Dave LeClair
on 8 Nov, 2012

Google Shopper version 3.0 has just hit Google Play, and it brings some pretty awesome new stuff. The first, and most obvious change, is a revamped user interface. Instead of the tradition interface, it features a much more image-centric design with a slide-out menu that mirrors many of Google's other in-house applications. This new layout allows users to see larger images of the products in question, which make the app much more user-friendly.

Samsung starts Galaxy Note 10.1 Jelly Bean updates in Germany

By Dave LeClair
on 8 Nov, 2012

Samsung is beginning to roll out a Jelly Bean update to Note 10.1 tablets. The updates are beginning in Germany starting today. A report from SamMobile says that the over-the-air update is rolling out gradually to German owners of the device, so if you are in Germany, you may not see the update just yet. Be patient.

Samsung remains number one smartphone brand in China

By Dave LeClair
on 8 Nov, 2012

Research firm Canalys has released numbers regarding the smartphone market in China. As expected, Samsung maintained its number one spot, but it was an incredibly close race. Apple, who previously sat in fifth place on the list during Q2, has fallen off the market completely.

Samsung Galaxy S III is the world most popular smartphone in Q3

By Dave LeClair
on 8 Nov, 2012

The Samsung Galaxy S III has passed the iPhone 4S in Q3 as the worlds best selling smartphone. The reason for this surge in popularity is vast distribution and hefty operator subsidies. 18m Galaxy S IIIs were shipped during the July-September period, compared to 16.2m iPhone 4S devices. This data comes from research firm Strategy Analytics.

Angry Birds Star Wars available now on Google Play

By Dave LeClair
on 8 Nov, 2012

The latest installment of Rovio's mega-hit Angry Birds franchise has hit Google Play. This time, it comes with a license from the world's most beloved sci-fi franchise. That's right, Angry Birds Star Wars is here, and you can grab it right this minute. As is usually the case, we expect this to shoot to the top of Google Play quickly, as it seems like Rovio has the Midas touch for mobile games.