OLED and AMOLED Users: Beware of White Backgrounds

We’ve all been told that OLED technology is more efficient and less power hungry than tradition LCDs. This is because OLED displays only emit light from the cells that require it, instead of a backlight consuming constant energy, regardless of what’s being displayed. This allows pixels to be turned off when displaying black colors, which … Read more

The ATRIX 4G Is Giving Me Flashbacks – Foleo and Redfly Anyone?

When the Atrix was first demoed they showed off what seemed like a rocking feature – a laptop accessory and early rumors were that we were looking at $150 accessory. Of course, we learned today that the laptop accessory is $500. Maybe I’m missing it but at $500 I don’t get it.  It’s an ATRIX … Read more

MyBookie To Get Office Pools This Weekend

I’ve mentioned MyBookie a number of times here. It’s a Windows Phone game/Facebook app that lets you bet on real sports with virtual money and it’s getting positive reviews across the board. And it’s about to get a sweet upgrade. Coming this Sunday, on Facebook you’ll be able to add Office Pools so you can … Read more

Motorola ATRIX 4G Pre-Sales Feb. 13th launch March 6th

AT&T has just announced that it will be putting the Motorola ATRIX 4G, the much anticipated Android device on presale the same day as the launch of their HTC Inspire 4G, and Verizon’s launch of the iPhone 4,  February 13th for $199.99. This is a little higher than the Amazon and Costco pricing but inline … Read more

MobilityLeaks: Helpin’ Dr. Jim (aka Cheapskate) Ride the Tablet Wave

Yeah I’m back with yet another unauthorized dump of writer cables over an ongoing crisis, competing with one another to win Dr. Jim’s tablet purchasing decision’s basis. A consensus was never quite reached, maybe some of you know a thing or two? Jim loves advice and he’ll remember to thank you if your tips are … Read more

Android Market Extended to the Desktop

Don’t like the phone-only Android market and would rather use a more clearly and comprehensively organized and roomier client? Here you go: market.android.com At first glance my initial impressions are that it’s like iTunes minus wondering for two hours what the hell your computer is installing for that long just so you can install the … Read more

Android Honeycomb Event Video

Google just posted a video on their press conference they had today showing off their new Honeycomb Android operating system we all have been drooling over, especially on the XOOM, which was front and center at the event. It’s 52 minutes in length so I have not watched it all the way through yet, but … Read more

AT&T Tethering goes 2GB to 4GB with Mobile Hotspot coming

AT&T Customers who are on the Tethering plan will be getting a pleasant surprise. AT&T has just announced that it will double the existing Data Cap from 2GB to 4GB for no additional charge which probably a good things since they are already into you for $45 bucks for their Tethering plan. So expect to … Read more

LG Video claims they have “Something Bigger”

LG has just released a promo video claiming they are “LG Triumphantly Returns Back To the Spotlight in a Fierce Smartphone War” and that  the “LG Optimus 2X, World’s First Dual Core…Opened a New Era in Smartphone History”. The video is pretty cheesy and the voice is a little strange but what I like is … Read more

AT&T’s HTC Inspire 4G goes live February 13th for $99.99

We have been talking about it for a while now, and February 13th officially starts AT&T Android Madness! The little green Droid Dude will be all over as AT&T tries to fortify it’s smartphone position with a heap (12 Android Handsets to be exact) in 2011. First up, and nothing to be ashamed of, is … Read more