Reviews
Review: Library eBooks Easier, But Still Hassle
January 20, 2011 6:50 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | Articles | CommentsLibraries have been lending e-books for longer than there's been a Kindle, but until recently only a few devices worked with them.
Review: New Shopping App Good for Malls, Airports
December 10, 2010 7:07 am | by Karen Schwartz, Associated Press | Articles | CommentsIf Santa's checking Facebook, a new app released just in time for Christmas might help you get the perfect gift...
These Aren't Your Grandma's Prepaid Devices
November 8, 2010 9:13 am | by Andrew Berg | Articles | CommentsWithout the luxury of large device subsidies, carriers like Leap Wireless International/Cricket Communications and MetroPCS have been playing a waiting game on smartphones, hoping one day OEMs could deliver a full touchscreen experience that they could price aggressively for their value-conscious customer base.
Review: Moto's Defy Refuses to be Categorized
November 3, 2010 2:22 pm | by Andrew Berg | Articles | CommentsThe Defy from Motorola, a mid-range Android-based smartphone, is as a good a representative for its category as you'll find. While it's not an iPhone or an HTC Evo, it offers a durable, yet refined, smartphone experience for the user who may not need everything that a higher-end, more expensive model might include.
Review: Windows Phone 7 a New Start for Microsoft
October 21, 2010 7:54 am | by Rachel Metz, AP Technology Writer | Articles | CommentsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) ? When it comes to smartphones, Microsoft is itching to get back in the game.
Review: How the iPad Won Over a Skeptic
September 16, 2010 8:12 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | Articles | CommentsAt first glance, the iPad looked like a heavy, overgrown iPod Touch. After just a few months of use, however, this iPad skeptic realized that it's so much more...
Case Makers Tackle iPhone 4
September 1, 2010 12:48 pm | by Andrew Berg | Articles | CommentsEven with its highly publicized antenna problems, and perhaps in part because of those problems, the iPhone 4 has been a boon for case makers. Cases that normally serve to provide run-of-the-mill protection from scratches and drops were suddenly being promoted, by none other than Steve Jobs...
Review: Dell Streak is Awkward Phone, So-so Tablet
August 26, 2010 7:52 am | by Rachel Metz, AP Technology Writer | Articles | CommentsLately I've been feeling very self-conscious when talking on the phone in public, and it's not because I'm worried about strangers listening in on my private conversations.
Review: Hulu Plus Takes Television to Your Pocket
July 29, 2010 8:01 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | Articles | CommentsHulu, the popular website with TV shows, now comes as a subscription-based application for iPhones and iPads.
Review: Striking a Chord with Cloud-Based Music Services
July 26, 2010 8:27 am | by Andrew Berg | Articles | CommentsStreaming music services like Pandora and Slacker are a hit, but they've left consumers wanting more.
Review: BlueAnt Makes Good on Hands-Free with S4
July 23, 2010 8:25 am | by Andrew Berg | Articles | CommentsAs we found in a past review, "hands-free" Bluetooth units have not typically been entirely "hands-free." Most units involve pressing a button or turning a dial to navigate menus and trigger the device.
Review: The Beautifully Flawed iPhone 4
June 29, 2010 4:46 pm | by Andrew Berg | Articles | CommentsLove it or hate it, the iPhone 4 marks yet another step towards a more mature Apple. The company’s latest marvel exudes sophistication. The weight and design of it alone gives it the air of a PhD when compared to
Review: Samsung Galaxy S
June 29, 2010 4:46 pm | by Andrew Berg | Articles | CommentsThe Samsung Galaxy S is looking like the sleeper hit of the summer smartphone releases. After announcements this week, Samsung’s latest Super AMOLED handset will be available with every major U.S. carrier by the end of the summer. The Galaxy
Review: Snowtape Goes Beyond Streaming Radio
June 11, 2010 8:11 am | by Andrew Berg | Articles | CommentsI am quickly falling in love with Snowtape, an app for the iPhone created by Vemedio. Snowtape streams Internet radio to the iPhone and then allows users to record and save songs from the broadcast.
Review: i-Got-Control Turns iPhone into Universal Remote
May 20, 2010 9:29 am | by Andrew Berg | Articles | CommentsFrom their humble beginnings as mobile Internet browsers to their recent evolution as barcode scanners, smartphones have become more than just a way to make a phone call on the go.
Review: HTC's Evo 4G Is a Very Good 3G Phone
May 20, 2010 8:13 am | by Jessica Mintz, AP Technology Writer | Articles | CommentsHTC's Evo 4G phone is fast, powerful and fun to use — as long as your heart isn't set on tapping into the speedier new network it was designed for.
Review: Navigon Justifies Steep Price of iPhone App
April 14, 2010 11:46 am | by Andrew Berg | Articles | CommentsWhen Google released its free turn by turn navigation service on the Droid, companies that manufacture stand alone GPS units saw their shares plummet. While Wall Street’s anxiety might have been at least partially warranted, after testing Navigon’s navigation app
Review: Opera Mini Fast But Hard to Navigate
April 13, 2010 10:07 am | by Andrew Berg | Articles | CommentsProbably the most significant aspect of the Opera Mini browser for the iPhone is that it was approved by Apple. While the browser itself may load pages faster than the iPhone’s native Safari browser, Opera Mini’s full page browsing experience
Review: Otter Box Sets Standard for iPhone Protection
March 29, 2010 9:47 am | by Andrew Berg | Articles | CommentsI'm kind of picky about how I protect my iPhone. There's a fine line between too much and too little when it comes to protective cases, skins, sleeves and the like.
Review: Remote Desktop Apps Highlight Connected Devices
January 25, 2010 8:59 am | by Andrew Berg | Articles | CommentsThere are definitely times when you're on the road and need that one file you left on your desktop back at work. Unfortunately, you're doing 85 mph in a New York City taxi and all you've got is your smartphone. Solution? Enter a bevy of new remote desktop apps for your phone.
Review: Google Navigation Good for Occasional Use
January 21, 2010 7:20 am | by Anick Jesdanun, AP Technology Writer | Articles | CommentsI have plenty of gadgets, so the thought of buying and carrying a separate GPS navigational device never appealed to me. Yet the thought of getting lost appealed to me even less.
Review: Sprint's Overdrive About Convenience, Not Speed
January 7, 2010 12:47 pm | by Andrew Berg | Articles | CommentsReview of the Sprint Overdrive 3G/4G personal hot spot.
Review: Barnes & Noble Reader is Dual-Screen Mess
December 10, 2009 6:35 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | Articles | CommentsThe e-book reading device is the gadget gift of the season. Both Sony and Barnes & Noble have sold out of their new models. So why are e-book readers still such clumsy, annoying devices?
Review: Pixi Is Stylish But Sluggish
November 19, 2009 6:40 am | by Rachel Metz, AP Technology Writer | Articles | CommentsPalm is fighting harder than ever to snag a chunk of the smartphone market, and just six months after releasing the stylish Pre, it's back with a lighter, more petite and affordable version called the Pixi.
Review: Isabella's Vizit Makes Holidays Photo Friendly
November 17, 2009 12:06 pm | by Andrew Berg | Articles | CommentsAfter a few days of playing around with the Vizit digital picture frame from Isabella Products, I'm admittedly impressed.
