Daily Archives: July 3, 2012
Firefox for Android Hands-On: No Chrome Killer
July 3rd, 2012 by Chao Li Officially launched in the Google Play store last week, the new Firefox for Android boasts an improved user interface, faster load times, and bookmark / password sync across devices. We had the chance to go hands-on with the new browser, which offers a great user experience, but nothing that would ...
Pelican ProGear Backpacks Crush-Proof Your iPad
July 3rd, 2012 by Molly Klinefelter, LAPTOP Editorial Assistant Although Pelican Products is traditionally known for its lighting systems and high-performance protective cases, today the company ventured into urban backpacks with the Pelican ProGear. The initial product line comes in four different styles and models and are made made from ballistic nylon for ultimate durability. Equipped with ...
How to Use Photo Buddy Share on the Samsung Galaxy S III
July 3rd, 2012 by David Cogen Ever wish your phone could automatically tag your friends whenever you take a picture of them? How about wishing it would also allow you to share those pictures with them with just one click? Well thanks to Photo Buddy Share on the new Samsung Galaxy S III, you can do ...
Even more reasons to watch what we say on Facebook and other social media
As if we needed them - more reminders to not overshare on social media; and a new way to organize your Facebook friends A closeup of Facebook's "audience selector" options. Anything you make "public" can be seen by those who aren't your friends. You should go into your privacy setting and make sure "public" isn't your ...
HBO Go finally comes to Android tablets
The application will now work on Android tablets running up to version 4.04 (Ice Cream Sandwich), according to its listing on Google Play. (Credit: HBO) HBO has updated its streaming-video application to support a wide range of Android-based tablets. The update, which landed in the Google Play marketplace yesterday, now allows HBO customers to stream the company's programming ...
Wait for the iPhone 5 or go Google Android?
The latest Google Android devices on the market are impressive. And with Google's latest software release, it's hard to imagine that Apple will come up with anything to top it. But should you wait for the new iPhone anyway? Ask Maggie's Marguerite Reardon offers some advice. It's going to be pretty hard for Apple to top ...
Wait for the iPhone 5 or go Google Android?
The latest Google Android devices on the market are impressive. And with Google's latest software release, it's hard to imagine that Apple will come up with anything to top it. But should you wait for the new iPhone anyway? Ask Maggie's Marguerite Reardon offers some advice. It's going to be pretty hard for Apple to top ...
Nokia claims Nexus 7 tablet infringes on its patents
Finnish handset maker says neither Asus nor Google has approached it to license wireless-standard patents. The Nexus 7 (Credit: Josh Long/CNET) Only announced last week, the Nexus 7 is already attracting patent-infringement claims. Google unveiled the Asus-built 7-inch tablet running Android's new mobile OS, Jelly Bean, at Google I/O in San Francisco. However, Nokia alleges that the Nexus takes ...