Google Nexus S Review
For the last few days we've been using the Google Nexus S, manufactured by Samsung, with the new Android 2.3 "Gingerbread" operating system. This is a phone that was designed with direct input from the Google Android team. If you are an iPhone user this isn't going to make you switch. If you're an Android user you will want this phone more than any other. If you're currently neither, we recommend that you go with the Nexus S. It is better than the iPhone in most ways.
Apple Unifies The iOS Line With iOS 4.2 For iPad
Yes, after rumors of an impending launch for weeks now, iOS 4.2 is finally here. And with it comes a true unification of the iOS platform for the first time since the iPad was released. That means the iPad will gain a bevy of new features that have so far only been on the iPhone and iPod touch. It's time to get updating now free.
LG made a smart bet on Android
As with many cellphone manufacturers trying to figure out how to make the leap into superphones, LG's bet on Google's Android operating system is turning out to be a wise decision. The company announced today that its budget-minded Optimus One is its fastest-selling phone ever, hitting 1 million units sold worldwide in 40 days.
The Beatles Invade Apple
"I am particularly glad to no longer be asked when the Beatles are coming to iTunes," says Beatles drummer Ringo Starr in the official release announcing the band has finally come to iTunes.
Google Voice and FaceTime – Why the Carriers Are Losing Their Voice
Lately it seems like there is endless news around messaging, VoIP and video calling. Apple recently announced they'd added FaceTime support for the Mac, and had shipped 19 million FaceTime-enabled iOS devices since June. Google Voice also made headlines last week for an outage, but I think the bigger news associated with that downtime is how fast they've been growing.
Apple fails to fix iPhone Daylight Savings Time alarm bug for US
Apple has failed to fix a Daylight Savings Time bug in the iPhone's Alarm app that has already disrupted mornings for many users in Europe and Australia. Even though your iPhone's internal clock may automatically fall back an hour Sunday morning, a bug in the Alarm app causes it to ignore the Daylight Savings change, which in turn leads certain alarms to go off an hour late.
Google TV Giveaway for Web Developers
Google TV is now out there in the wild. There's no indication of how it's selling just yet, but my hunch is that like early Android, it may be some time before sales really take off. That shouldn't be too surprising considering that the platform is built on top of Android. But there aren't a lot of apps and sites yet that are tailored for these new devices. They need more. And they know the way to get them. Free giveaways!
The New MacBook Air Is That Good
It's hard to know what else to say. The New MacBook Air is the computer I've been waiting for. It makes me feel foolish for spending almost three grand on a brand new souped-up MacBook Pro six months ago. I just can't think of a time I'll ever want to or need to turn it on again.
Goodbye, MacBook Pro. Your candle burned out long before your hard drive ever did.
