Author: Matt Burns

A few weeks back a story broke about Seagate’s plan to release a 3TB 3.5mm hard drive this year. Well, apparently that’s the case although if your system happens to be running a 32-bit OS like XP, you’re going to be out of luck. This drive, and any other hard drive larger than 2.1TB, will require the a modified versions of Linux or the 64-bit version of Windows 7 or Vista. Sorry, kids. It’s time to upgrade.

It all goes back to the days of DOS when the LBA (logical block addressing) standard was developed. The original LBA standard developed by IBM and Microsoft sets an address for each sector of the hard drive, therefore limiting the compatible size to 2.1TB. Of course that size seemed absolutely gigantic back in the 80’s, but now it’s one of the many issues Seagate had to work through in this drive’s development.

32-bit OS’s will see the drives, but Seagate found that it might limit the available size to only 990MB.

But there’s other issues as well. MBR’s don’t like the large hard drives either and require a GUID partition table that’s built into the just-released UEFFI system. Even RAID systems and hard drive controllers will need new drivers for the larger drive.

Yet Seagate trudging on and still plans on releasing its first 3TB drive sometime later this year. Sure, there are issues to work through, but at least it’s clear Seagate is prepared to meet them head on.

The Gulf of Mexico is a mess and it’s going to take a massive clean-up effort. One method alone isn’t going to cut it alone and YouTube is full of solutions. Soon the Gulf of Mexico might full of hair, hay, pine shavings, fungus and nuclear waste.

Sure, the iPhonekiller might be a self-proclaiming iPhone hammer, but it will probably work with other devices as well. A laser-cut 25mm steel hammer doesn’t discriminate based on manufacturer or platform. [Open Design via Dezeen via BoingBoing]

We’re big Viliv fans here and are glad to see the companies first PMP hit the market. They are one of the few companies that out nearly identical products in the states as Korea. The don’t dumb-down its products for the American consumer. Nope, we get all the fun stuff, too. Like the HD5 PMP. Now, we just need a valid reason to need a PMP in 2010.

We first got to play with the HD5 back at CES and it’s a fun little device. The 5-inch WVGA LCD screen is about the right size, nearly big enough to justify carrying this along with a smartphone, but not too large where it doesn’t fit in a pocket. The battery should hold up to 13 hours of video playback and 47 hours for audio. There’s even an SDHC slot if the internal storage of 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB isn’t enough.

A custom skin running on top of Windows CE 6.0 powers the device but is said to be able to playback 1080p MKV files. Hopefully there is still plan on releasing the device here in the states. Most smartphones can preform the same tasks, but the larger screen and killer battery life makes quite a case for owning both. [AVing via UberGizmo]

Samsung’s upcoming flagship shoot brook a few months back. The TL500 / EX1 woo’d us with its rugged good looks along with a host of top-tier specs. Well, you don’t have to wait any longer. The camera is now available — in South Korea.

It doesn’t seem anything has changed since the last time we spied this guy. A F1.8 24mm ultra0wide lens still supplies a 1/1.7-inch CCD backed by Samsung’s DRIMeIII image processor. Dual image stabilization along with a max ISO of 3200 should produce some good shots while a 3-inch AMOLED screen takes care of the viewfinding. The camera’s only real downside is the video mode that’s only capable of 640×480 at 30fps. (what is this, 2006?)

The TL500 / EX1 is still bound for the states, but if you just can’t wait that long, why not fly over to Korea and pick one up for 599,000KRW. ($400 USD) [Samsung]

Many were questioning the Nexus One’s fate on Verzion when the HTC Incredible was announced a few weeks back. After all it’s nearly the same phone, instead skinned with HTC’s Sense UI. Well the question might be answered as Google’s Nexus One’s page now tells shoppers to buy the Incredible instead. Previously the same line indicated that the Nexus One was “coming soon” to Verizon.

This really isn’t a bad thing for Mr. and Mrs. Consumer. The Incredible will no doubt see better sales and get into more people’s hands thanks to its placement in Verizon stores where the still-incredible Nexus One would only be sold online like the T-Mobile version. We just wish we had the choice between the two. That’s all.

Oh well. Even though The Street announced RIM’s two upcoming phones a bit early this morning, it still doesn’t take away from their appeal. Suits, corporate types and anyone that takes mobile email seriously should take notice. These two are nice.

The Bold 9650 seems to be a trackpad-equipped Tour loaded with 802.11b/g, GPS, a 3.2 MP camera, and EV-DO or UMTS/HSPDA. Expect this boy next month from Sprint.

The Pearl 3G rocks the same specs as its full keyboard brothern, but instead goes at it with a SureType pad instead. Inside is the same hardware for WiFi, GPS, and network capabilities. However, it doesn’t seem that the phone will leave the Canadan boarder and instead be limited to Bell, Telus, and Rogers.

RIM will no doubt fill in the rest of the details later today at its WES show.

Update: RIM just made these phones official by launching their product pages — Bold 9650 and Pearl 3G. Thankfully The Street got most of it right the first time around except it seem Verizon will get the Bold 9650 along with Sprint in May.

We got our first good look at Microsoft’s upcoming smart feature phones — the KIN ONE and KIN TWO — a week back. While the company let us man-handle the phones, Microsoft was quiet about the actual specs. But Microsoft Germany apparently thought that was silly and just released all the technical info on the two phones via its Facebook Fan Page. How nice.

KIN ONE

• QWERTY Slider
• 2.6-inch TFT QVGA 320×240 capacitive touchscreen
• 5 MP CMOS camera with anti-shake function, auto focus, and dual LED flash
• Mono speaker
• 256MB DDR RAM
• 4GB flash memory
• Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP
• USB 2.0
• WLAN 802.11 b/g
• 1240 mAh battery

KIN TWO

• QWERTY Slider
• 3,4-inch TFT QVGA 480×320 capacitive touchscreen
• 8 MP CMOS camera with anti-shake function, auto focus, and dual LED flash
• Stereo speaker
• 256MB DDR RAM
• 8GB flash memory
• Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP
• USB 2.0
• WLAN 802.11 b/g
• GPS
• FM Radio
• Accelerometer
• 1390 mAh battery

Now all we need is the cost of the phone and which data plan Verizon is going to require.
[via the unwired]

Reader James writes,

I’m looking at getting a gaming notebook and am ready to drop some good cash on one, but don’t know which one to buy. High-end gaming notebooks seems to be something of a niche product now as they are only available from a few companies.

I think I’ve narrowed it down to either the Alienware M17x, Asus G72JH, or the Origin EON18. You guys play with any of these? I think I just need someone to tell me which one I should buy.

Funny you should ask, James. We’re arranging a round-up of all three of those, plus a few others right now. Stay tuned, but our commentors will no doubt lead you in the right path, too.

Have a question you would like answered by the masses? Send it to us at [email protected].

Even though you probably followed along with our liveblog, you’re probably going to wanna see Steve-O do his thing. Luck for you, Apple just posted the special event video for your viewing pleasure.

It took forever to get here – nearly as long as multitasking — but soon you’ll be able to neatly organize all your apps into folders right on the iPhone. There’s no need to launch iTunes, either. Just drag and drop apps on top of each other to automatically consolidate them into one folder.

This marks a shift for Apple. Previously app management had to be done via iTunes. But folders can be generated on the fly and even renamed if the auto-name does suit your fancy.

Just think, soon, you’ll be able to keep all your kids apps separate from your work apps. Games can be kept away from productivity apps. It’s a wonder that it took so long for Apple to announce this feature. It might be the second most important new iPhone feature announced today, with multitasking being the first.

It’s been 10 long months since Apple released iPhone OS 3, which brought Copy/Paste, MMS, Tether, and Spotlight to the iPhone. Today Apple is announcing the Developer Preview, which will open up all sorts of new avenues for the iPhone with seven main features with multitasking being the crowd pleaser. But there’s so much more, too: folders, unified mail accounts, iBooks, GameCenter, and more.

iPhone OS 4 is bringing home screen wallpaper, Bluetooth keyboard support, 5x digital zoom, spell check (!!!), iPod out, and more.

The OS is getting an official release this summer but will be available to developers starting today.

All this can be enjoyed simultaneously without killing the battery thanks to the new API’s efficiency, which eliminates Apple’s long-time stance that multitasking would kill batter life. Mulitasking is used with a new interface that’s actually different from other mobile platforms. It’s like a ghosting / transparent effect.

Not everything can multitask, however. Apple is only providing seven services that can take advantage of this: background audio streaming, Voice over IP apps like Skype, background location, push and local notifications task completion, and fast app switching.

Pandora and such can now be streaming audio non-stop and users can now navigate away from Skype while still being able to receive calls. This also applies to navigation apps, which means you can receive calls and do everything else without killing the TomTom app. Social networking apps, however, while able to take advantage of this new service will drop the GPS while in the background and instead run off of the cell-based A-GPS system.

iPhone OS 4 also brings a new sort of notification to the iPhone. It resides on the phone itself rather than using data servers.

With task completion, the iPhone will be able to, say, continually upload pics to Flickr while the user is doing something else.

Apple is finally bring a bit more organization to the iPhone with folders, too. Drag and drop apps on each other to automatically create a folder. The name auto completes, but it can be edited right there. Amazing function and amazing it took so long to hit the phone.

Multiple email accounts will soon be consolidated into one unified folder. Perfect for most us that hate juggling all the different mail folders.

iBooks. Big surprise here. iBooks will soon be on the iPhone (and iPod touch probably) and it takes some pages out of the Kindle’s playbook with the buy-once, read-everywhere mantra along with bookmark and sync. iBooks will soon be a major ebook force.

GameCenter is building on the already vast library of gaming apps available in the App Store. Think of it as an Xbox Live for the iPhone: leaderboards, automatic matchmaking, and achievements.

Boy have we been waiting for this one — since January 14, actually. As it turns out, too, the backside of the dock we spied a few weeks back is actually the official dock. But it just doesn’t hold the phone in place, it also has built-in speakers, volume controls, and the goods need to charge the Nexus One. That’s pretty much everything we wanted. It even auto-launches the Car Home app upon docking the phone in place.

Just like other car docks, this one can mount to either the windshield or a plastic disc that can be attached to the car’s dash. Put away your credit card though, you can’t order one yet. Even if you could, some might pause at the dock’s $55 price tag. That’s a bit steep even if it is the best looking and most feature-filled dock on the market.

Update: It just hit the virtual shelves of Google’s web store. Go go gadget credit card!

[Nexus One Help via Android and Me]

Blasphemy? Maybe, but it seems to run great. Unfortunately the creator — woocash-kun on DeviantArt — states he’s not ready to release it to the public and wants to keep it to himself for the time being. That’s blasphemy. The Internet is about sharing and caring, pal. Now let us all have your creation so we can pass it off as our own because we’re clearly too lazy and/or dumb to make it ourself. [via WMPoweruser]

iFixit is known for its gadget teardowns and self-help repair services. Now we can add large infographs to the mix as well with this large iPhone 3GS vs Nexus One graph comparing everything from the hardware to the manufacturing cost to sales. Our favorite part, however, is in the middle where the steps required to replace each phone’s battery is compared. Well played, iFixit, well played. Click through to embiggen.

Just like we thought, Sprint has just announced what we were previously calling the HTC Supersonic. The official name however is EVO 4G, and it’s both supersonic and evolutionary. Really: This boy is stacked.

Underneath the 480 x 800 4.3-inch TFT LCD is a QSD8650 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, 1GB of storage, and 512MB of RAM. The rest is your standard superphone specs with an affair of 802.11b/g, HDMI-out, Sprint’s new Mi-Fi-like hotspot app and an 8GB microSD card along with the goods to run on Sprint’s 4G network. CDMA still handles the voice while a combo of EV-DO and WiMAX handles the data.

The EVO 4G should hit Sprint this summer and here’s hoping it’s priced reasonably well. This might just be the phone to beat in 2010. Then again, CTIA just started.

World’s First 3G/4G Android Phone, HTC EVOTM 4G, Coming this Summer Exclusively from Sprint

HTC EVO 4G offers one of the most robust multimedia experiences on a wireless phone today; features Android(TM) 2.1, one of the industry’s largest touch-screen displays, 8.0 MP camera, HD video capture, HDMI output,Mobile Hotspot capability and HTC Sense(TM) Pre-registration begins today at www.sprint.com/evoLAS VEGAS, Mar 23, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Sprint (NYSE: S) and HTC Corporation today announced summer availability of the world’s first 3G/4G Android handset, HTC EVO 4G exclusively from Sprint. HTC EVO 4G delivers a multimedia experience at 4G speeds that is second to none, making it possible to download music, pictures, files, or videos in seconds – not minutes – and watch streaming video on the go with one of the largest pinch-to-zoom displays, at 4.3 inches, in the wireless industry.Sprint 4G offers a faster wireless experience than any other U.S. national wireless carrier, and Sprint is the only national carrier offering wireless 4G service today in 27 markets. Sprint 4G delivers download speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G1,giving HTC EVO 4G the fastest data speeds of any U.S. wireless device available today. “Sprint continues to lead the 4G revolution as we introduce HTC EVO 4G to give our customers an experience that is unlike anything available in wireless to date,” said Dan Hesse, Sprint CEO. “Not only is this feature-rich device incredible on our Sprint 3G network, but Sprint 4G speeds will take mobile multimedia, including live video streaming, gaming and picture downloads, to a whole new level.” Customers will be able to purchase HTC EVO 4G through all Sprint channels and through national retail partners, RadioShack, Best Buy and Walmart, this summer. Pricing will be announced at a later date. Pre-registration begins today at www.sprint.com/evo. A device beyond compare HTC EVO 4G delivers a robust list of features, including a 1GHz Qualcomm(R) Snapdragon(TM) processor ensuring a smooth and quick user experience. With dual cameras – an 8.0 megapixel auto-focus camera with HD-capable video camcorder and a forward-facing 1.3 megapixel camera – HTC EVO 4G unleashes the ability to create, stream and watch video that far surpasses expectations of what is possible on a phone today. With built-in mobile hotspot functionality, HTC EVO 4G allows up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices to share the 4G experience. Users can easily share an Internet connection on the go with a laptop, camera, music player, game unit, video player, or any other Wi-Fi enabled device. With integrated HD video capture and 4G speeds, HTC EVO 4G makes slow uploads and grainy video a thing of the past. Now, it is possible to post high-quality video to YouTube(TM) or Facebook, or share moments in real time over the Internet live, via Qik. After these videos have been captured, it is easy to share them on an HDTV via an HDMI cable (sold separately). The custom Web browser is optimized for HTC EVO 4G’s large display and Sprint 4G speeds to deliver a full, no-compromise Internet experience. Adobe Flash technology ensures that rich Internet content, such as embedded video and animation, are displayed the way they are meant to be seen. Pinch-to-zoom and automatic text reflowing provide easy Web page views. HTC EVO 4G features the newest version of the highly acclaimed HTC Sense user experience. Along with all of the HTC Sense features first introduced on HTC Hero, HTC EVO 4G adds a number of new features, including Friend Stream, which aggregates multiple social communication channels including Facebook and Twitter(TM) into one organized flow of updates; a “Leap” thumbnail view to easily switch between home screen “panels”; the ability to download new, interactive widgets; and a “polite” ringer, which quiets the ringing phone once lifted up. “HTC and Sprint have a strong history of working together to bring consumers technologies and advancements that make their lives easier,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC. “We believe that the HTC EVO 4G represents the best of Sprint and the best of HTC working together to bring an unmatched device to the U.S. This combination of HTC and Sprint innovation will allow people to do even more while on the go, faster than ever on the Sprint 4G network.” Experience Android at 4G HTC EVO 4G, the world’s first 3G/4G Android handset, features the latest iteration of the increasingly popular Android platform. Leveraging the Android 2.1 platform, HTC EVO 4G can deliver a wide array of useful new features: Android 2.1 enables a new way to search with pictures instead of words. Google Goggles(TM) works with everything from books, DVDs and barcodes to landmarks, logos, artwork and even wine labels. A picture taken of the Golden Gate Bridge returns all of the information anyone would need to know about the structure. By just taking a picture of several restaurant options, HTC EVO 4G will provide restaurant reviews to ensure the best choice. Text messaging and email composition feature built-in voice-to-text technology. By simply pressing a microphone button on the screen, messages can be composed by just speaking, making keeping in touch faster and easier than ever. Through Android Market(TM), HTC EVO 4G users have access to thousands of useful applications, widgets and games to download and install on their phone, with many more to come. In addition to today’s Android apps, the performance of which will be enhanced by 4G speed, application developers will be introducing new apps that take advantage of 4G power in new ways – games and communications tools and other apps that bring together video, presence and location simultaneously, and capabilities that haven’t yet been imagined. For example, an application developer might create an app that allows a customer to simultaneously watch a streaming sporting event while pulling down stats and conducting a video chat with a friend. A Sprint 4G developer guide is available today from the Sprint ADP Web site http://developer.sprint.com. The Sprint 4G developer guide explains how to develop on an Android 2.1 handset and how to take advantage of 4G and unique hardware/software capabilities, including how to use a forward-facing camera in an app; how to use HDMI output; and how to build in network detection (3G, 4G or Wi-Fi) to optimize quality of data in an app. The Sprint 4G developer also will include sample apps and source code that highlight these features. It will supplement the Android 2.1 SDK. As a charter member of the Open Handset Alliance(TM), Sprint is actively engaged with the Android community. Sprint has employed an open Internet approach, and the Sprint Application Developer Program has been providing tools for third-party developers since Sprint first launched the Wireless Web on its phones in 2001. “Sprint and HTC have come together to propel the Android platform into the 4G world with the introduction of HTC EVO 4G,” said Andy Rubin, vice president, mobile platforms at Google. “The Android platform was developed to give people unmatched mobile connectivity to the Internet. By combining this vision with the promise of Sprint’s first-to-market 4G technology, HTC EVO 4G makes accessing thousands of applications from Android Market, using Google(TM) services like Google Goggles, Google Earth(TM) and the all-new Gesture Search, or simply browsing the Web faster, easier and more enjoyable than ever before.”

We knew Samsung had something coming today at CTIA. The gigantic banner outside the main hall kind of told us that. So here it is: the Android-powered Galaxy S. There’s a 4-inch Super AMOLED screen up front with an unspecified 1GHz CPU chilling inside. The Android release has been modified and uses Sammy’s ‘Social Hub’ always-on social networking features. Swype, DLNA, and ThinkFree’s MS office app are also included. We hear it will have a world-wide release later this year, but no word on specifics including price or carriers just yet. Stay tuned for some hands-on pics and our initial thoughts.

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, today introduced the Galaxy S (Model: GT-I9000), a smart phone that makes users’ lives more convenient, more exciting, and more integrated. JK Shin, president and head of Samsung Electronics’ Mobile Communications Business announced the global launch of the Galaxy S at his keynote speech at the International CTIA Wireless 2010. The Galaxy S will be available in Europe, North America, Latin America, Australia, and Asia soon.

“to advance the democratization of the smart phone”

The Android-powered Galaxy S incorporates a 4-inch Super AMOLED screen and a 1 GHz application processor that enables vibrant HD videos, rich augmented reality content through Layar Reality Browser, and advanced LBS (Location Based Services). The ‘Social Hub’ provides always-on social networks connectivity allowing users to enjoy communications with their friends, colleagues, and families whenever they want and wherever they are.

The Galaxy S is designed to provide immersive, intelligent and integrated experiences, with the power to enrich people’s lives through best-in-class services and technologies. The Galaxy S will allow users around the world to experience the “Smart Life,” which Samsung anticipates will shift the way that consumers view smart phones and how they interact with them in their daily lives.

The Galaxy S immerses users in a world of rich multimedia. The large 4-inch Super AMOLED display delivers unrivalled screen quality, with less reflection, free viewing angles and super-fast touch-response. The mDNIe (mobile Digital Natural Image engine) – a technology used in Samsung’s best-selling LCD and LED TVs – boosts an even sharper and crisper viewing experience for photos, videos, and e-books. It creates a perfect environment to record, edit and play HD video, to browse the Internet, and to read your favorite e-books. A variety of applications from Android Market™ allows users to even more extend the benefits and excitement of smart phone experience. Plus, users have access to Google™ mobile services, such as Google Search™, Gmail™, and Google Maps™.

Living a “Smart Life” requires intelligence, and the Galaxy S delivers just that by utilizing personal preferences to gather information online that each user needs and wants. With a user-defined daily briefing, lightning-fast processing speeds and location-based search options like Layar Reality Browser – the Galaxy S gives users the information they need wherever and whenever needed. The Galaxy S represents the next level of intelligence in smart phones.

The Galaxy S integrates every aspect of life in a smart and sophisticated way. In addition to wireless integration with a variety of other devices, such as notebooks, TVs and cameras, the highly advanced Social Hub plugs users quickly and conveniently into their complete world of social networking and email.

“The Android-powered Galaxy S will set a new standard for smart phones,” said JK Shin, president and head of Mobile Communications Business. “The Galaxy S is the perfect device for people in all corners of the world who want that extra edge; to be more effective, productive, better connected, and in tune with their smart life – both personal and professional – all in a very easy and simple way.”

Other Key Features

• Daily Briefing: Offers instant access to weather, news, stocks, and the scheduler.
• All Share: Enables inter-device connectivity via DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) technology.
• Home Cradle: Enables use as a digital photo frame, table clock, calendar, and music station.
• Write and go: Jot down an idea first and later decide on a format such as SMS/ MMS, email, calendar or memo.
• Swype: Provides fast and easy way to input text on screen while on-the-move.
• ThinkFree: Apps to view and edit Microsoft Office 2007 documents.
• Smart Alarm: Wakes up with a natural alarm sound and automatically turned-on display light.

The Galaxy S is exhibited at The International CTIA Wireless at booth # 1023.

Note to Editors:

JK Shin, Keynote Speech “Future of the Smart Phone is NOW”

At Samsung’s CTIA keynote address this morning, JK Shin unveiled the Galaxy S and discussed the company’s vision for ‘Democratization of Smart Phone’. With an increasingly challenging and dynamic market environment, Samsung is continuing to innovate to stay ahead, looking to smart phones as the core of its strategy. According to industry estimates, global sales of smart phones will double by 2013 and account for one-fourth of all handset sales. With first-time buyers driving half of global sales, it’s clear that the appeal of smart phones is no longer limited to early adopters or even to advanced economies.

JK Shin announced Samsung’s vision “to advance the democratization of the smart phone” and “to make smart phones available for everyone, regardless of cost, need, lifestyle or geographic location.” This strategy points to Samsung’s commitment to deliver devices, applications and services that are relevant for every lifestyle and to empower users around the globe with access to the information and connections that produce valuable user experiences. Mr. Shin also introduced the Smart Life concept and said, “Smart Life is delivering a smart phone experience that is simple, organized and integrated. And Smart Life is flexible and versatile, allowing smart phone users to customize their user experience to fit their own needs.” Based on feedback from U.S. consumers, this philosophy embodies Samsung’s drive to build a new class of smart phones that will maximize user experiences.

Galaxy S (I9000) Product Specifications

Network		2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE) : 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz3G (HSDPA 7.2Mbps, HSUPA 5.76Mbps) : 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
OS		Android 2.1
Display		4.0” WVGA SUPER AMOLED (800×480) with mDNIe
Camera		5.0 mega-pixel Camera + VGA Video Telephony Camera, Auto Focus,Self shot, Action shot, Add me, Stop motion, Cartoon shot, Smile shot, Panorama shot
Video		HD(720p@30fps) video playing & recordingCodec: mpeg4, H.264, H.263, H263Sorenson, DivX HD/ XviD, VC-1 Format: 3gp (mp4), WMV (asf), AVI (divx), MKV, FLV
Audio		MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, OGG, AMR-NB, WAV, MID, AC3, IMY,FLAC, XMF
Value-added Features		Integrated Messaging ‘Social Hub’
		Android Market for more applications and contents
		A-GPS
		Augmented Reality with Layar Reality Browser
		1 GHz Application Processor
		SMS/ MMS/ Email/ Video Messaging/ Exchange ActiveSync
		Sensor: Accelerometer, Digital compass, Proximity, Light
		Offline & No SIM Mode, Voice Command,RSS Reader, Mobile Widgets, Smart Security
Connectivity		Bluetooth technology v 3.0USB v2.0 (High-Speed) Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Memory		16GB / 8GB, external memory slot (up to 32GB)
Size		64.2 x 122.4 x 9.9mm, 118g
Battery		1500 mAh

* Product specifications are subject to change without notice.

We’ve been hearing a lot about VZW getting the Nexus One the last few weeks. The latest unverified report states that Nexus One shipments are currently en route to both Verizon and Vodafone and the phone should be available later this month or early April. That is all. Move along.

Did you look at your Verizon Droid minutes ago and wonder why you hadn’t gotten any emails within the last few minutes? I did. I just marked it up as the start of a good day, but apparently I was exactly wrong. Verizon’s data network is down and my Gmail inbox is full. Damn.

There’s no ETA as of yet and New York seems to be fine. Your best bet is just to hang tight and let the VZW folks do their jobs. They want the network back just as much as you do.

TomTom is serious about its iPhone navigation app and the upcoming update brings it one step closer to the feature set found on high-end dedicated GPS units. Version 1.3 is currently held up by App Store reviewers, but when they get done pawing through the code, it will enable real time traffic reports along with a Google-powered local search tool.

The addition of the new services pretty much replicates the services found in TomTom’s GO Live models. Now users can get traffic reports along with local searches within the app, while dedicated iPhone apps can already get local fuel prices and weather. The dedicated GPS units still offer a bit more navigation goodies, along with larger screens, but the iPhone is nipping at their heels with the latest update.

TomTom App for iPhone Update to Include Real-Time Services and Other Enhanced Features

~ TomTom Traffic and Local Search Powered by Google

among New Features Coming Soon ~

Concord, MA – March 2, 2010 – A number of new services and features are coming soon to the TomTom app for iPhone, including TomTom Traffic for real-time traffic speed and incident reports, and Local Search powered by Google. The latest update to the TomTom app for iPhone (version 1.3), which has been submitted to Apple for review, will offer these and other soon-to-be-announced enhancements to ensure an optimal, and even more intuitive, navigation experience.

“TomTom is fully committed to offering TomTom app users the services and features they demand most,” said Tom Murray, vice president of market development for TomTom Inc. “The latest update to the TomTom app for iPhone will offer our highly sought-after real-time traffic service option, enhanced point-of-interest search capabilities and a wide range of other features.”

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