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Google Rips Into Microsoft, Apple, Oracle For “Bogus Patents” And Trying To “Strangle” Android

Aug 3rd, 2011
Google Rips Into Microsoft, Apple, Oracle For “Bogus Patents” And Trying To “Strangle” Android

In the past, I’ve been critical of Google for trying to dance around directly calling out their competitors who are actively attempting to screw them. Today, they’re no longer dancing. In a post just put up on the main Google Blog , Google SVP and Chief Legal Officer David Drummond takes shot after shot at Google’s competitors. By name, he calls out Microsoft, Apple, and Oracle.

RIM Announces New Bold and Torch Variants with BlackBerry 7

Aug 3rd, 2011

After months of leaks, Research in Motion has officially announced its first devices with BlackBerry 7 in the the BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930 and the BlackBerry Torch 9810/9850/9860, with the 9810 being the successor to the current Torch available on… (Continue reading at the link above, or visit PhoneNews.com directly)

The Latest Crazy Instagram Stats: 150 Million Photos, 15 Per Second, 80% Filtered

Aug 3rd, 2011
The Latest Crazy Instagram Stats: 150 Million Photos, 15 Per Second, 80% Filtered

This past June, we noted that Instagram hit a big milestone: 5 million users . At the time, the total number of photos shared on the service was at 95 million, and given the rate of growth, they expected to pass 100 million shortly. Well, they missed pointing out that milestone, but today, not even two months later, they’re pointing out another one: 150 million photos. That’s 150 million photos uploaded to Instagram in just the 9 months since the app launched

Sharp FX Plus Available Via Walmart

Aug 3rd, 2011
Sharp FX Plus Available Via Walmart

AT&T’s Sharp FX Plus finally made its way to Walmart. After several leaks on the handset. Now you can get the device exclusively from Walmart. The device runs on Android 2.2 Froyo

Deal: Huawei Ideos S7 Android Tablet – $179.99

Aug 3rd, 2011

Newegg is offering the unlocked 3G version of the Huawei Ideos S7 Android 2.1 tablet for $179.99, a discount of $70 from its $249.99 MSRP. The tablet features a 7 inch display with 8GB of internal storage, Wi-Fi radio, quadband GSM/single-band 3G… (Continue reading at the link above, or visit PhoneNews.com directly)

LG Optimus Black Heading To Sprint In October

Aug 3rd, 2011
LG Optimus Black Heading To Sprint In October

According to leaked that was sent to BriefMobile, Sprint is getting LG Optimus Black. The device comes with model number LS865. It will be available for the customer in October 2nd

Best Buy Offering All The Three Nexus S Version For Free

Aug 3rd, 2011
Best Buy Offering All The Three Nexus S Version For Free

Best Buy is now offering the Nexus S for free. However, it’s one day offered only. You can choose whether you want to go with T-Mobile, AT&T, or Sprint’s versions.