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A leaked image of Radioshack’s inventory shows that the iPhone 5 will be announced on October 4th as previous rumors suggested. Apple’s newest phone will be available on Verizon, AT&T and for the first time, Sprint. The iPhone 4S, a cheaper less-upgraded version, is also expected to be announced. Read the full article at PCMag.com Continue Reading →

Amazon announced four new Kindles: three e-ink models and one extraordinary 7” color tablet-style device called the Kindle Fire.  The e-ink models are noteworthy because of their low price points.  Amazon now owns the low-end of the market.  The Kindle Fire is noteworthy because it is not a piece of hardware, it is a portable Continue Reading →

A report by Nielsen found that among recent purchasers of smartphones, those running Android OS captured 56% of the market. IPhones held steady at 28%, while BlackBerry phones dropped to 9% of total respondents. With more devices running Android than ever, it’s no surprise that BlackBerry use continues to wane. Read the full article at Continue Reading →

All Things D reports that Apple will hold its next big conference on October 4th, where new CEO Tim Cook is expected show of the newest iPhone. While most people just want to see what Apple has in store for its newest best-selling phone, the event the first major introduction to Apple’s future leader. We Continue Reading →

After nine months of hype, the Verizon Moto Droid Bionic is finally here.  It is the biggest, baddest, killinest, coolest, fastest, awesomest 4G LTE phone available on Verizon.  For $299 with a two-year service agreement, you can enjoy the very best features Android-powered smart phones have to offer. Should you buy one?  If I were Continue Reading →

Verizon’s long-delayed Droid Bionic smartphone officially hit the market for $299.99 with a two-year contract. Touted as the best-of-breed 4G LTE smartphone by Motorola, the Bionic offers blistering speeds and unique features like support for wireless printing. Being released before the iPhone 5 is going to give consumers a difficult choice deciding on a new Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110908_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Verizon’s long-delayed Droid Bionic smartphone officially hit the market for $299.99 with a two-year contract. Touted as the best-of-breed 4G LTE smartphone by Motorola, the Bionic offers blistering speeds and unique features like support for wireless printing. Being released before the iPhone 5 is going to give Continue Reading →

An appeals court ruled that the U.S. government must come clean on its cellphone tracking policies. Currently, if you’re a suspect, law enforcement has the ability to track you through any location-based technology you use. Doing so without your knowledge could be a violation of privacy rights. Read the full article at Reuters.com Continue Reading →

Google TV’s chances for a second coming, showcased a few months ago in this column, may have turned brighter. If so, you can thank a $12.5 billion bet in of all things, hardware. The hardware bet is Google’s acquisition of Motorola Mobility, the side of Motorola normally associated with mobile phones and smartphones. Naturally, most Continue Reading →

Samsung’s newest smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S II will not launch on Verizon Wireless. Due in September, the Galaxy S II will be a serious contender to the iPhone, offering some of the best hardware and software available for Android phones. AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile will all receive the Galaxy S II before Apple’s debut Continue Reading →