The Samsung Galaxy S II will make its North American debut tomorrow here in Canada. A US launch date has proven more elusive though until today when Shin Jong-kyun, president of Samsung’s mobile business and digital imaging, confirmed that the US launch will occur in August. “We expect to release the Galaxy S2 in the U.S. market sometime in August,” […]
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AT&T to be exclusive US carrier for Sony S2 tablet
AT&T today announced that it would be the exclusive US carrier for the upcoming Sony S2 tablet (still only a codename). “With its unprecedented, completely portable form factor, the “Sony Tablet” S2 offers tablet enthusiasts a convenient and unique entertainment experience,” said David Haight, vice president of business development, AT&T emerging devices. “Users will be treated to exceptional graphics and […]
HP announces webOS TouchPad 4G for AT&T
Hewlett-Packard today formally announced its first connected version of the recently launched HP TouchPad. HP had already indicated that such a device would soon be available. As expected, the HP TouchPad 4G, as it will be known, is headed for AT&T. “TouchPad 4G is ideal for anyone who needs maximum flexibility for productivity on the go,” said David Gee, vice […]
AT&T to launch BlackBerry Torch 4G in August?
What appears to be a leaked portion of an AT&T product roadmap suggests that the carrier will launch the BlackBerry Torch 4G in August. It looks like AT&T will pass on the rumoured Torch 2 branding in favour of a 4G label. Also listed on the document are the Pantech Pursuit II with a July 16th release and the LG […]
AT&T begins supporting PlayBook Bridge app
Good news today for BlackBerry PlayBook users on the AT&T network. It may have taken about two months but AT&T is finally offering the Bridge app. It was the only carrier not to do so at the launch of the BlackBerry PlayBook. For those not familiar with the BlackBerry Bridge app, it mirrors the existing messages, contacts, calendar, memopad, tasks, […]
HTC Status headed to AT&T this summer
HTC used a Facebook page to announce that the HTC Status (its rebranded HTC ChaCha Facebook phone) is headed to AT&T. The HTC Status lets you share pretty much everything with just about everyone, instantly. It’s the first-ever device with a Facebook Share Button. Now, you can share videos, chats, check-ins, sites and songs with your friends on Facebook at […]
Specifications of upcoming Google Nexus 4G revealed?
BGR.com has learned that Google’s next Nexus device may be called the Nexus 4G. Along with the rumoured name, it has landed some specifications that suggest that it will be quite the device. Here is how things are shaping up so far: Processor: 1.2GHz or 1.5GHz dual-core TI OMAP 4460 or Qualcomm Snapdragon Operating system: Google Android 4.0 (Ice Cream […]
HP TouchPad to launch in US on July 1st and Canada in mid-July
Hewlett-Packard today announced that the Wi-Fi version of the HP TouchPad will be available in the US on July 1st with a Canadian launch following in mid-July. Preorders will begin on June 19th with the 16GB version selling for US$499.99 (CA$519.99) and the 32GB one for US$599.99 (CA$619.99). “What makes HP TouchPad a compelling alternative to competing products is webOS,” […]