This has to be the most shocking news of the day, (if not the week and month). Apparently Google’s subsidiary, Motorola Mobility has completely withdrawn their ITC patent complaint against Apple. In case you missed it previously, Motorola filed a complaint with the ITC attempting to ban sales of a multitude of Apple’s products from sale in the United States. Supposedly, these products infringe upon seven patents held by Motorola. The case was under investigation for these claims since August 17th.
For whatever reason, Motorola asked the ITC to "terminate all claims in this investigation without prejudice," and adding that "there are no agreements between Motorola and Apple, written or oral, express or implied, concerning the subject matter of this investigation."
Right now, there is nothing but speculation as to why this might have been the case. Currently, there are only two theories that we have heard as to why this might have happened. One is that Motorola themselves somehow determined the patents were not actually being infringed and decided to withdraw the case before things made them look bad. The other is a much happier outcome, and that is maybe, just maybe, Google and Apple finally worked out some sort of licensing agreement and can begin to end the ridiculous patent wars. Wouldn’t that be great?
Posted by: Gareth
We all know that gaming has not been one of the strong points of owning a BlackBerry in years gone by. That is all going to change in Q1 next year when BlackBerry 10 is released. Finally the gaming experience will be as good, if not better, than on the likes of iOS and Android.
Recently at BlackBerry Jam Americas RIM gave a brief demonstration of what we can expect to see when the new OS launches. As you can clearly see from the video below BlackBerry users will at last be able to have not only the best communication tool but also a amazing gaming and media smartphone.
You can catch the video below and please let us have your thoughts in the comments section. Is BlackBerry 10 going to make you come back to the platform if you are now a iOS/Android or Windows Phone user? Continue Reading »
With the HTC One X+ just being announced you may want one quick and easy place to check out the full specifications and this it it.
The full specs can be found below and I must say, they do look rather impressive. In particular (although not really that exciting) I’m loving the battery size.
- SIZE: 134.36 x 69.9 x 8.9mm
- WEIGHT: 135 grams with battery
- DISPLAY: 4.7 inch super LCD 2 touch screen, HD 720p resolution, with Gorilla® Glass 2 for greater durability. Optical lamination for superior sharpness, clarity and reduced light reflection
- CPU SPEED – NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 AP37, 1.7 GHz quad-core
- Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) with HTC SenseTM 4+
- MEMORY – Total storage: 32GB & 64GB, available capacity vary, RAM: 1GB
- NETWORK – HSPA/WCDMA: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz, GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today unveiled the HTC One X+, a refreshed version of its award winning HTC One X smartphone, running the HTC Sense 4+ experience on Android Jelly Bean. The HTC One X+ combines the iconic design, amazing camera and authentic audio experience of the HTC One series, with increased performance, longer battery life and expanded internal storage.
“We are taking the HTC One X to a new level with the introduction of the new HTC One X+,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “Our customers will have super-fast browsing, an even better camera and more immersive entertainment with Beats Audio.”
Performance, Endurance and Storage:
Featuring a 1.7 GHz quad-core NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 AP37 processor and 64GB of internal storage, the HTC One X+ LTE version is up to 67% faster than the HTC One X LTE , making the HTC One X+ the best rated Android phone on the market. Developed to be lightning fast, the HTC One X+ enables quicker web browsing, fluid gaming and graphic rendering, and speedy downloads, providing effortless usage on the go.
In addition to its increased performance speeds, the HTC One X+ introduces extended performance with the inclusion of a 2100 mAh battery, giving you up to 50% (6 hours) more talk time, and longer to browse the web and enjoy your favorite music and videos.
This isn’t our normal type of post but seeing as Auto Trader are going to be using the power of Twitter to give away a car to someone I thought it was news worthy.
They will be suspending a SEAT Mii 35 metres over London’s South Bank and giving it away, all through Twitter! To enter the competition all you need to do is tweet #winMiiwithAT and tell us why you deserve to win the car!
You will also have a chance to win one of 35 mystery spot prizes – in celebration of Auto Trader’s 35 year automotive heritage. Prizes range from an iPad, to petrol vouchers and fluffy dice.
Search #winMiiwithAT from 12pm this Wednesday and check out New Car Drop for all the action. We would love it if you’d like to get involved and tell your followers why you deserve to win Mii?!
Posted by: James
The E3256 is the perfect partner to work on Three’s ultra fast HSPA+42 network, which is being rolled out and is targeted to reach over 50% of the UK by the end of the year.
The new dongle with a premium finish and design, features a rotating head with a USB connector which tucks in and swivels out when you need to use it and just like a mini aerial, the dongle can also bend to stand vertically.
Bryn Jones, CTO at Three said, “We’re delighted to be able to offer the advanced Huawei E3256 dongle because when it’s connected to our HSPA+42 network, customers will be able to enjoy ultra fast internet access for better streaming, browsing and downloading.”
James Powell, Product and Solutions Director at Huawei Device UK & Ireland, said, “The E3256 shows, again, Huawei’s leadership of the mobile broadband market. Connectivity remains an essential part of the Huawei story and the E3256 demonstrates the same technical excellence and design that have brought our smartphones and home devices such attention. It is a great prospect for customers looking to stream video and other data-hungry content on the move”.
The Huawei E3256 is available for a one-off upfront cost of £24.99 on a one-month rolling contract at £15.99 per month for 5 GB of data or from £44.99 on Pay As You Go with 1GB of data.
Key features:
* Dual Carrier HSPA+ compatible
* Swiveling design
Posted by: James
If you were tempted by the Original Samsung Galaxy Note but for whatever reason didn’t pick it up it may now be time to consider the Note 2. It is bigger and better and after me using it for a couple of days I can say it’s a real bobby dazzler!
Now sporting a 5.5 Super AMOLED HD screen, powered by a 1.6 GHZ dual-core processor this thing is a beast. Running Android 4.1, Jelly Bean the Note 2 is one of the fastest smartphones currently on the market.
Battery worries should be a thing of the past as this one as a massive 3100 mAp one which should give you peace of mind. Weighing 180g it isn’t the lightest device but you wouldn’t expect it to be with the huge 5.5 inch screen. Don’t let this put you off. The galaxy Note 2 is pretty amazing and with the added features now added the S- Pen has even more capabilities.
You can check out the unboxing video below along with the full specs of Samsungs new monster.
Thanks to Clove for the review unit. You can buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 sim free here.
It seems that HP is going to jump back into the tablet market big time. In fact, they are also planning to "aggressively attack" the smartphone market as well, and they plan to use the Android OS to do it. Here’s a quote with some of the details,
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HP will “aggressively attack” both the smartphone and tablet markets, according to Jefferies analyst Peter Misek recent note to investors.
“While the move makes sense strategically, we see it as a high risk move,” Misek explained. “On top of adding costs and working capital burdens to an already stressed balance sheet, there could be additional write-offs.”
HP’s last attempt to enter the mobile space was a short-lived one. Just around a month after it launched the webOS-based HP TouchPad, the company pulled the plug on webOS, cancelled its HP Pre 3 project, all under the strong influence of then CEO Leo Apotheker.
Newly appointed Meg Whitman seems to renew HP’s somewhat lost focus in consumer products and the mobile industry and we can only hope the company brings a great Android device, competition is always welcome.
This seems like a daring move by HP. We are looking forward to seeing what they can come up with. Would you consider moving to an HP phone or tablet?
Posted by: Gareth.
Although no person wants to be alone, each one wants to be unique. When it comes to possessions, we want our things to have a personal touch. We want to express ourselves through our essential possessions, like the food we eat, the home we live in, the car we drive, the clothes we wear, the bags we carry, and the mobile telephone we use.
Do you want to personalise your cell phone or your smartphone? There are many ways to add a personal touch to our phones. These range from displaying unique wallpaper to having outrageous cases. The possibilities are endless, and it’s up to you to have some fun with your phone.
Wallpapers, screensavers, logos and icons can be customised by making your own. You don’t have to be a Leonardo or a Michaelangelo to do this. There are lots of programs to help you out. Besides, you can take pictures of yourself, your loved ones, your favourite celebrities, your favourite things or foods, or your pets, and set them up as wallpapers and screensavers. Your pets’ cute face would make a beautiful icon.
There are phones that have banners. Put in a nice or funny quote. Or, you can use a silly quote and smile every time you read it. Your handset’s themes, colours, fonts and skins can also be set according to your preference. The good thing is you can change these settings every time you feel like it.
Ringtones, ringback tones, message alerts and other tones can also be customised by making your own. There are phones with composer software that produces monotone ringtones. You may also download a clip of your favourite song or you can sing yourself and use your song. A pet’s bark or meow will make a nice message tone. You can find accessories for your cat at https://catadorn.com.
Now, let’s see what we can do with the physical part of our phones. A wide range of colourful cases are available online and in stores. Some cases are formal like black, white, beige and dark blue. However, there are plenty of colourful and fun cases, too, with prints ranging from polka dots to tribal patterns. Some even have letter initials or full names printed on them.
Some stores offer services such as customising your handset’s cases. However, if you want to personalise your case, how about doing it yourself. You can buy stickers, rhinestones and other embellishments, and the fun begins!
You may also add your own drawings and doodles. Or, you can imprint your hands or your pet’s paws, and use it for your phone’s cover.
Cell phone pouches and tote bags are also available, which of course you can customise too. You can make your own, if you’re a little crafty, or you can put stickers, rhinestones or patches to existing bags. Keychains, accessories and even blings are also available for your phone.
The ultimate personal touch, however, that you can give your phone is to give it memorable mobile phone numbers. You can have a set of numbers that are dear to your heart, or just a set that looks unique and remarkable. For interesting and exciting mobile numbers, visit Unique SIMs.
Posted by: Matt
This week has been rather enlightening on the BlackBerry 10 front with plenty of new features being shown off at BlackBerry Jam Americas. The new BB10 Facebook app was included in the demonstrations and it certainly looks pretty awesome, if not very similar to the Android Facebook app. With Facebook being so popular this one is well worth a watch. I am still a bit limited on what I can and can’t say about BlackBerry 10 but for those who have been doubting its success I hope this weeks news has made you think twice. BlackBerry 10 is going to kick butt for sure!
You can catch the video below:
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