LG, the maker of the iPad’s LCD panel, is “considering production cuts” in August. Now on sale in 19 countries, Apple’s iPad has sold nearly 3.5 million. More »

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The Kinect sensor by itself with Kinect Adventures game is going to cost what we have feared, $149.99 in November. Microsoft’s redesigned black Xbox “slim” will be released in a 4Gb capacity version in matte instead of glossy for $199.99 on August 3rd. Last of all, $299.99 buys gamers a Kinect bundle, along with the aforementioned Xbox console for $299.99. More »

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From Htcyou: Stop the presses, Android nerds! Engadget writes that “a trusted source” has tipped the blog about the Motorola Droid 2’s launch date, and get this: we are barely 3 weeks away! More »

From Htcyou: Although online orders of the Droid X from Verizon could take until the 23rd to be shipped, brick and mortar Verizon stores are reportedly still receiving regular shipments of the uber popular device. More »

From Htcyou: It appears that, at the moment, Amazon has inventory of the elusive HTC Droid Incredible for Verizon, and it is on sale for only $149.99 with contract. More »

From Htcyou: A new rumor from a “trustworthy source” puts the Motorola Droid 2 for Verizon’s launch on August 23rd. Should the Droid 2 be released in late August, it will almost surely have Android 2.2 FroYo. The Droid X is landing on July 15th with Eclair. More »

Worries about a Canadian delay of the iPhone 4 launch can be put to rest because Apple’s chairman has officially and succinctly replied, “Nope” to an inquiry about the phone’s potential supply issues for its release up north. More »

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Apple has run into manufacturing difficulties with the white front and rear panels of the iPhone 4, so a “second half” July release is to be expected. The impatient can always buy an aftermarket white front cover (likely made from plastic) from China. More »

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From Htcyou: The Droid X stopped being top secret when Motorola decided to provide controlled leaks all over the place. Today, Verizon confirmed much of the specs and announced that on July 15th, the X will be released for $199.99 with a 2-year contract after a $100 mail-in rebate. More »

It has been a long and painful journey, but Adobe has finally given Flash 10.1 to its mobile platform partners using the following operating systems: “Android, BlackBerry, webOS, Windows Phone 7 Series, LiMo, MeeGo and Symbian.” Flash 10.1 on Android requires 2.2 FroYo, which is unofficially available for Google’s Nexus One and will be run on many Android smartphones by Q4 of this year. Adobe had kept its supporters waiting, but now the “F” ball is in their courts. Let the hunt for crashes, bugs, and security holes begin. The iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch will be spared from Flash 10.1’s havoc. More »

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Late July, the enormous 5-inch Dell Streak smartphone lands on Dell’s website for $500 unlocked. The Android slate’s dock with HDMI output and the carrying case with kickstand have been unveiled for public eyes. More »

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From Htcyou: Fox Business‘ interview with Shantanu Narayen, Adobe President and Chief, has revealed (6:35) that Flash 10.1 is on pace for a full release during the second half of this year for Android, RIM, and WebOS. Please do not rush it, Adobe. Flash is terrible enough for OS X and Windows –yet, I hope that 10.1 arrives before December 31st. More »