While this is not destined for the US, the 3G version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 has passed through the FCC with the same specs as the WiFi model, but with the added benefit of 3G 800/1900 MHz bands. The 1.6GHz Exynos quad core, 2GB of RAM, 4,600 mAh battery, GPS, and GLONASS remain. And with productivity in mind, it’s definitely a device that will… Read more
The Nexus 7 3G model is a fully unlocked tablet, supporting any GSM carrier SIM card for data. But when you bought a Nexus 7 3G until today, you would get an included AT&T SIM card for quick activation. Now, this does not mean that it is an AT&T device. There is no hardware branding and it is not locked to that carrier, but they included the SIM so you… Read more
If you were looking to use your fabulous drawing skills on the go, but the Galaxy Note II is far too small, we have some good news for you. A variant of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 supporting the LTE bands of the Verizon network has passed through the FCC, so you might be seeing it announced soon. It also has 3G support, in case your area isn’t covered… Read more
Here’s a surprising story. The 3G version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 (model GT-P7300) is now receiving Ice Cream Sandwich around the world. Surprising because it’s so late, of course. The original Tab 8.9 got the update many months ago, and since then, Android 4.2 has been released. Considering how slow Samsung has been to update their tablets (and… Read more
Now that the Nexus 7 3G has been on sale for a while, there is an interesting little change. No longer does it say “Unlocked” about the device. Now it says “Unlocked + AT&T SIM,” meaning it will ship with an AT&T SIM card for no extra charge. While the N7 is also compatible with T-Mobile’s network, throwing an AT&T SIM in there, along with the big AT&T… Read more
We have some bad news for you early Nexus 4 adopters: It isn’t supported in AOSP. JBQ has said that the “Nexus 4 is not supported in AOSP at the moment: no source files, no binaries.” Considering it’s a Nexus device, this is extremely disappointing. The Nexus 4 joins the Nexus 7 3G in not being supported by AOSP, making this launch far from flawless…. Read more
With the release of the trio of Nexus devices, Google has posted the stock factory images for Android 4.2 JOP40C. If you’re getting one of these new devices (Nexus 4, Nexus 10, and Nexus 7 3G), download the respective factory image just in case. You never know when you’ll screw up your device and need to flash it to stock, and it’s always good to be… Read more
Sprint is rolling LTE out to a few market. It isn’t much compared to AT&T or Verizon, but it’s still progress that Sprint really needs. LTE is now live in Lawrence, KS, Topeka, KS, Wichita, KS, Waukegan-Lake County, IL, and Barnstable-Hyannis/Mid-Cape, MA. But that isn’t the only thing Sprint has up its sleeve. Their Network Vision rollout is starting… Read more
Two ancient (by tech standards) phones getting updates? We must be dreaming, and it’s a good dream. Granted, these updates don’t raise the Android version, but they do come with improvements. These improvements are actually necessary, as the highlight is a security patch for both phones. As you know, some security improvements came along that needed to… Read more
Every year, towards the end of July, I head up to northern Wisconsin. About an hour north of Green Bay (you may have heard of their football team – the Packers) it’s a pretty rural area, a great escape from the typical suburban life. That doesn’t mean it’s not connected from the world; there’s decent internet, satellite TV, and plenty of electronics to… Read more
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