By Adhurim Murtezai
January 3, 2012
There are those consumers who play by the rules and the status que. Then you have consumers who want enhance their current technology at any means and with total disregard to the rules. From unlocked cell phones to untethered jailbreaks, these tech savvy rebels will constantly push the envelope and expand the edge of innovation.
So, the technological consequences of this week’s announcement by iPhone DevTeam still remain to be seen on the mobile tech scene.  The team has finally released an updated version of a jailbreak tool (Redsn0) which will allow iPad3, iPod Touch 4G, and iPhone 4 the to jailbreak their devices without requiring the user to re-enable the tool each time the device is rebooted. Alas, the iPhone 4Sand iPad 2, are not yet compatible with this tool which is typical with the latest and greatest technology releases . But, all news points to [...]

By Megan Fleet
January 3, 2012

There are those moments where no news is good news. This is generally not the case in the technology world; in particular within mobile technology market space... which is constantly evolving, improving, and innovating to keep pace with a tech savvy and tech hungry consumer base.  A market base growing at an exponential rate as unlocked cell phones becomes more and more available to consumers in India, Africa and China. Thankfully the advent of tablets and a plethora of mobile accessories such as cases, skins,  screen protectors, desktop chargers as well as  Bluetooth Headsets keep our little hands busy while awaiting the latest smartphone relases.
With that in mind, the jury is still out on the lack of an LG Windows Phone release in the United States in 2011.... the last LG Windows Phone seen state side was the Quantum back in 2010. This handset wasn’t [...]

By Megan Fleet

January 3, 2011

Acer has long been a key player in the computer world. Their strong showing in the personal computer market space should have indicated a propensity to do well in the tablet market (here is an interesting inforgraphic on Tablet Takeover) the as another “endpoint segment.” So far that is not the case.

2011 saw disappointing sales for the  Acer Iconia Tablet, but they are determined to persevere with tablet releases in 2012. Despite this continuation, there are rumors that Acer may be slowing its tablet production in the upcoming year. Acer’s founder, Stan Shih, did state that they are not following trend s of the rumor mill and the company is not ready to give up on tablets. Also, they will be continuing with their smartphone production and have no projects on the chopping block at the moment in contradiction of recent reports.
Will Acer turn to [...]

By Megan Fleet
One last reminder: Blackberry readers and users, go get your free gift! A few weeks ago we let you know about some lovely apps being made available free by RIM. A conciliatory action, the manufacturer extended the gift with goodwill to make amends for the service outage that occurred a few months ago.  These thirteen apps are only available through December 31st, so if you are inclined to procrastinate until January 1st, be prepared to pay regular price.  Let the latest trend setting fashionable accessories express your unique style!  Discover an extensive array of award-wining design protective cases and skins that deliver modern style, stunning design and smart protection.  Make your mobile devices stand out.  Customize your look - how cool can you be?
Here is a listing of the apps you can choose from : Shazam, Encore, Vlingo, DriveSafely Pro, Bubble Bash 2, The Sims 3, Nobex Radio Premium [...]

By Megan Fleet
Another one bites the dust! LG to move to Android!
Earlier this week LG dished the dirty details on the plans to upgrade the upcoming Android 4.0 release – Ice Cream Sandwich. With the latest waffling over what LG phones will be brought to the US, the Monday announcement brought a glimmer of good news to the North American market as it did indicate that the ICS migration will include some US handsets.

Leaving your valuable mobile devices unprotected is risky!  The latest innovative protection solutions such as stylish top brand bags, sleeves and cases allow you to protect your devices from scratches and blemishes.  Tough on the outside, sweet on the inside these brand name cases and skins protection accessories combine complete device coverage with sleek artistic expression.
This global shift will occur in the 2nd quarter of 2012 with the LG Optimus LTE leading the pack (some readers familiar [...]

Acer has long been a key player in the computer world. Their strong showing in the personal computer market space should have indicated a propensity to do well in the tablet market (here is an interesting inforgraphic on Tablet Takeover) the as another “endpoint segment.” So far that is not the case.
2011 saw disappointing sales for the  Acer Iconia Tablet, but they are determined to persevere with tablet releases in 2012. Despite this continuation, there are rumors that Acer may be slowing its tablet production in the upcoming year. Acer’s founder, Stan Shih, did state that they are not following trend s of the rumor mill and the company is not ready to give up on tablets. Also, they will be continuing with their smartphone production and have no projects on the chopping block at the moment in contradiction of recent reports.
Will Acer turn to innovative mobile accessories, such as [...]

By Megan Fleet
Any French woman will confirm that the core of a brilliant wardrobe is rooted in trend-setting fashion designs and uniquely personalized with high quality accessories that glamorize and accentuate her features and personality.    So bring on the adorning scarves, jewelry, shoes and bags.  Since we are all, to a certain extent, arbiters of fashion,  it is no surprise that more and more of us choose to personalize our mobile devices, such as unlocked cell phones, tablets, iPods and MacBooks with accessories that reflect our personalities and interactive lifestyles.
With that in mind, it looks as though Samsung Galaxy Nexus owners are in luck this holiday season. New and official accessories for this Android golden child are now available via pre-order. Been pining for a desktop dock or perhaps a car charger? These high end accessory add-ons will make your experience that much more enjoyable and allow you to get [...]

By Aldo Panessidi
Consumers have long been ahead of the curve in regards to their mobile devices : how they use them, what features they want, how they enhance their mobility with accessories such as stylus & pens, SD micro cards, data cables, desktop chargers, car kits and special glider gloves to make the most of media features etc. The cell phone carriers are slow to innovate their service plans to reflect changed behavior. Instead customers are paying through the nose for not only high end smartphones, but for the outlandish fees assessed for SMS messages, sports updates, and browsing that a typical user does on a daily basis. The fact of the matter is that we do not primary use our phones to talk anymore.
Consumers have voted with certainty and banded with mobile device manufacturers that have made unlocked cell phones available for sale so customers are free to shop [...]

By Megan Fleet
When news is first released of up and coming software updates, new smartphone designs, or really mobile tech related, blogs start buzzing and consumers are on the ball. Watching to see what the manufacturers, OS companies, and carriers will do with all this… newness. Will the latest smartphone be unlocked? Will the manufacturers release cutting edge accessories with the smartphone? How will they make this technology more streamlined into everyday life?  Unlocked cell phones enable you the freedom to break free from service providers long-term locked in service plans.
When the hype dies down, the downloads have been made, and the beautiful mobile device in the customer’s hands is a little less shiny, the reports of glitches and problems come out of the woodwork. So in a now familiar song and dance routine, it is the Samsung Galaxy Nexus’ turn to step onto the stage and hear the critiques.
The [...]

By Megan Fleet

Some people would look at current market share distribution for Windows OS smartphones and give a shrug “meh – 2% of the market? Not a likely contender.” It is true that Microsoft hasn’t had the easiest road breaking into this new era of pocket PCs (aka smartphones), but the latest joint venture with European feature phone giant, Nokia, looks to be a step in the right direction. What would a giant step in the right direction be? Pairing up its OS with a Samsung handset. This is precisely what they have down with the Samsung i8350 Omnia W, a move that is bound to shake things up as Samsung has quickly become the Android golden child of smartphone manufacturing.  Let the latest trend setting fashionable accessories express your unique style!  Discover award-wining design protective cases and skins that deliver modern style, stunning design and smart protection.  Make your [...]