John Scheible

Why I bought an HP Touchpad

By John Scheible
on 22 Aug, 2011

No doubt you've all heard about HP canning webOS and the ensuing fire sale of their Touchpad tablet for just $99. With a price this low, demand soared as HP tried to unload their remaining stock. I was one of those lucky/persistent enough to grab one from HP, but when I already have a Galaxy Tab 10.1 from IO, what would I want one for?

Motorola XT531 gets FCC approval

By John Scheible
on 19 Aug, 2011

Google's new hardware division, I mean Motorola, just got its XT531 budget smartphone into the FCC. The XT531 has already been released in Europe as the Fire XT and in Central and South America as the Spice XT. The smaller phone (now that 4-4.3" is the standard that is) has a pretty impressive spec list for a more economically-friendly phone.

HTC Thunderbolt gets a new Gingerbread build leaked

By John Scheible
on 19 Aug, 2011

HTC's Thunderbolt was cutting edge when it launched as the first phone to use Verizon's blazing 4G LTE network. Unfortunately it also launched a version behind with Froyo, and still hasn't received an official update from Verizon. Luckily, as is tradition, test builds have been leaked and the vert latest RUU (HTC's flashable ROM format) is available at XDA.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 for free with purchase of Samsung HDTV at Best Buy

By John Scheible
on 18 Aug, 2011

Want a tablet? How about a FREE tablet? I thought so. Well if you're willing to buy a Samsung 3D HDTV from Best Buy, they'd be happy to give you one. Starting August 21st, you will be able to pick up a 16 GB Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 at no cost when you buy either a Samsung 46" Class LED 1080p Smart 3D HDTV or 55" Samsung TV with 3D Starter Kit.

HTC Droid Incredible Gingerbread 2.3.4 Update Officially Halted

By John Scheible
on 17 Aug, 2011

On Monday, some lucky Droid Incredible users started getting their Gingerbread update pushed to their phones. Today Verizon has confirmed that the update has been halted and delayed. With Gingerbread over half a year old, its been available in custom ROMs for months now. Apparently something in the Sense laden version isn't working out quite right though as the build has been sent back to testing.

Verizon’s Android Market Share Slips as AT&T and Regional Carriers Gain

By John Scheible
on 17 Aug, 2011

Online advertising data gatherers, Chitika have published a follow up to research they conducted in March about the division of the Android market share among U.S. carriers. The data shows some interesting, but not all too surprising shifts over the past few months. Let's take a look at how things have changed.

HTC’s Chinese Phone with NFC Arrives at FCC, Coming to U.S. After All?

By John Scheible
on 16 Aug, 2011

Last week we heard that HTC would be launching an new phone exclusively in China which would allow for mobile payments via NFC. That same device, the PH85110, has been brought to the FCC recently. On top of its already impressive array of radios were several GSM frequencies that may indicate its the PH85110 is going to be heading state-side after all.

Best Buy Selling Motorola Atrix, Nexus S 4G and Samsung Fascinate for Free Tomorrow

By John Scheible
on 16 Aug, 2011

Best Buy is bringing back free phone day! This time its going to be a Wednesday though, tomorrow, August 17th to be exact. Best Buy will be offering the Motorola Atrix 4G, Samsung Nexus S 4G, and Samsung Fascinate (Verizon's variant of the original Galaxy S) for free tomorrow with a new contract or upgrade.

Cyanogen Clarifies: He will Continue to Work on CyanogenMod

By John Scheible
on 15 Aug, 2011

Just minutes ago we shared that the founder of CyanogenMod, Cyanogen himself, had been hired by Samsung. While we were happy for him to be sure, there was a feeling of uncertainty left in our stomachs about the future of our favorite ROM. Cyanogen has clarified though, we have no reason to fear, CM will stay strong, and he will continue to help lead the team.

Apple’s Evidence in Galaxy Tab Injunction Case may have been Flawed

By John Scheible
on 15 Aug, 2011

New light has been shed on a sketchy side-by-side comparison photo Apple submitted as evidence in the court case that resulted in an injunction against Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet in Europe. The photo, meant to demonstrate the similarity between the two tablets, shows a stretched photo of the Galaxy Tab 10.1, resulting in a much more similar appearance between the two tablets.