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Nokia and RIM can deny problems with their phones all that they want, but Apple’s press conference claims on Friday actually have merit. The so called “death grip” of an antenna on a smartphone can lead to significant signal loss on almost every phone. Watch these videos for proof. More »


Let us play a game: regularly, we scour allover for the strangest looking gadgets, and then you guess wildly what they are. It is made from polycarbonate and metal, resembles some sort of skeletal alien, and is called the “Wing.” More »


Foxconn demoed its 8.9-inch Tegra 2 slate in May. Is this the 10-inch version or the same model? Whatever the case, here is a look at its progression towards the assembly line. More »


On July 30th, Apple’s troubled but impossibly successful (depending on how many buyers will return the device) iPhone 4 hits Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Ireland, and most of the major European nations, but based on what people now know about the antenna “issues,” how many have changed their minds? Oh, and the white iPhone lands at the end of July too, but do you still want it? More »


I will spare you from yet another blogger opinion about the whole iPhone 4 antenna fiasco that has reached a new height of mania. If you have not seen Apple’s press conference or the company’s educational videos about antenna reception, then have a look. More »


Probably just a case of new gadget hysteria, but Microsoft’s redesigned Xbox 360 is hot commodity. It was long overdue for a complete revamp. Sony came out with its cheaper to produce PS3 Slim eons ago, and aside from shrinking the graphics and CPU die on the Xbox motherboard, Microsoft had done nothing since now. More »


By now, you have probably read that Apple is not going to recall the iPhone 4 when it hosts a press conference this morning. The New York Times is citing a source who says that the iPhone 4’s antenna problems could still potentially be fixed through software. More »


Microsoft’s ambitious Vista operating system is viewed as a failure on many levels. Keven Turner, Microsoft COO, took an unfriendly jab at Apple’s iPhone 4 antenna problems, saying, “It looks like the iPhone 4 might be their Vista, and I’m okay with that.” Is Turner speaking too soon, especially when his company’s Windows Phone 7 faces serious challenges ahead of its launch? More »


Quanta is allegedly in the process of manufacturing a slimmer and smaller version of the current 13-inch MacBook Air. The next Air may have an 11.6-inch display. Also, the 4th generation iPod Touch could be released as soon as August. More »


Unimpressed by mass-produced, cookie cutter cell phones from Apple, Motorola, HTC, RIM, etc.? Then be blown away by Bellperre’s collection of hand-built and highly customizable cell phones with over 100 kinds of luxurious leathers and different types of metals - steel and gold - to choose from. More »


Does an MJ Edition iPhone 4 in genuine crocodile skin and adorned with a white gold Apple logo tickle your fancy? How about a a black one that has a crocodile back and a diamond Apple? More »


Perhaps to break out of its denial and general silence, Apple will be holding a press conference on Friday at 10 AM Pacific to address the iPhone 4. Could this be a recall that most analysts believe is unlikely, or is Apple giving away free bumpers? More »


Telus has long be tipped to be the Canadian carrier for the HTC Desire, but it will not be called the “Triumph.” The Desire has HSPA 850/1900 bands and interestingly, will sport a Sony Super LCD instead of AMOLED. More »


Manufactured by Toshiba for Japanese carrier giant KDDI, the Light Pool is a cell phone that is fittingly covered with LED lights and has incredible specifications. More »


It is, in fact, the world’s lightest cell phone thanks to its modular design. The diminutive modu can be outfitted in various “jackets” and is only 72.1 x 37.6 x 7.8mm by itself. More »


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