Reviews and News

• BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0: RIM's effort to keep up with the Joneses February 21, 2012
  RIM released the long-awaited PlayBook OS 2.0 update for its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet device today, and has addressed some of the failings that the platform has had to live with since its launch last April. The new update includes such basic apps as a dedicated email client, contact app, and calendar app, and also has support for Android apps through the B […]
• Samsung Galaxy Note (AT&T) super-sized Android smartphone review February 19, 2012
  Samsung's Galaxy Note is hitting AT&T's shelves with a ginormous 5.3-inch display and speedy LTE data. But does it fit the bill as both a smartphone and tablet, or does fail miserably at either? Dan takes it for a spin to find out. Read the full story here. […]
• VNC Viewer - the Best App Ever...this week February 18, 2012
  RealVNC's VNC Viewer app for iOS and Android is our pick for Best App Ever...this week. It allows smartphone and tablet users to remotely control a desktop, laptop, or other Windows, Mac, or Linux computer with full mouse and keyboard support. Read the full story here. […]
• Motorola DROID 4 (Verizon) QWERTY Android smartphone review February 14, 2012
  The Motorola DROID 4 is the latest QWERTY keyboard-equipped Android smartphone for Verizon Wireless, but is it the greatest? It features 4G LTE data and a fantastic keyboard, but falls short on the display front. Learn more in Michael's full review. Read the full story here. […]
• Tweetbot - the Best iPhone App Ever...this week February 10, 2012
  Posting, surfing, and sharing things on Twitter is one of the main activities that I do with my iPhone on a daily basis. Though iOS 5 includes some nice Twitter feature to share links and pictures, power Twitter users will want a dedicated app and for me that app is Tweetbot. Tweetbot, which received a significant update to version 2.0 this week, offers an a […]
• LG Spectrum for Verizon offers 720p display and fast LTE data February 3, 2012
  The LG Spectrum for Verizon Wireless is based upon LG's Optimus LTE Android smartphone, and comes equipped with an 8 megapixel camera, a dual-core 1.5GHz processor, and a luscious 720p touchscreen display. And 4G LTE data, of course. Michael finds it to be a capable, if bulky, addition to Verizon's lineup in this full review. Read the full story he […]
• Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX review - the best LTE device on Verizon January 31, 2012
  The new Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX Android smartphone is likely the best 4G device on Verizon for one (very large) reason - it's 3300mAh battery. While we loved the super-thin DROID RAZR, the new MAXX edition is worlds more practical due to its Olympic athlete-like staying power. Michael tells us all about it in this review. Read the full story here. […]
• Wunderlist - the Best iPhone App Ever this week January 27, 2012
  There is no shortage of to-do list apps for the iPhone, but the one that keeps grabbing our attention and to-dos is Wunderlist by 6Wunderkinder. Wunderlist's attractive looks, easy syncing, and cross-platform capabilities make it an obvious choice for the Best iPhone App Ever...this week. Read the full story here. […]
• Camera+ - the Best iPhone App Ever this week January 16, 2012
  Apple's iPhone 4S (and the iPhone 4 before it) has a tremendous camera, but that doesn't mean it can't be improved. Camera+ does the best job I have seen at building on the iPhone 4S's camera capabilities, and that's why it has earned a permanent spot in my dock and the title of Best iPhone App Ever This Week. Read the full story her […]
• EndoMondo - the Best App Ever this week January 5, 2012
  In this Best App Ever installment, Michael takes a look at EndoMondo, an app for most smartphone platforms that lets you keep track of all sorts of different athletic activities with stats, maps, and a bit of social networking thrown in, for good measure. Read the full story here. […]