Just five months after Apple's music social network service for iTunes was launched, the company has been granted its first patent for Ping in the US. What's interesting is the patent was actually filed back in 2008, two years before Apple launched Ping, and it is described as "Network-assisted … [Read more...] about Apple Wins It First Patent For Ping
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Roland Hutchinson is the co-founder of Geeky Gadgets and a veteran technology journalist with over 18 years of experience covering the consumer electronics industry. Since 2007, he has published thousands of articles specializing in Apple, Android, and the rapidly evolving smartphone landscape.
Known for his "Hardware First" approach, Roland provides deep-dive analysis into mobile hardware architecture, software ecosystems, and the latest industry leaks. His expertise in tracking the development of global tech brands has been cited by major publications including Engadget, Gizmodo, Wired, and many more. When not analyzing the latest mobile innovations, he is hands-on testing the next generation of wearables and smart home technology.
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Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Coming To Three UK
We have already heard that UK mobile operator Three will be stocking the new Xperia Arc Android smartphone and now it looks like they will also be stocking the new Sony Ericsson Xperia Play. Three haven't given any details on when the Xperia Play will be available on their network, no doubt we will … [Read more...] about Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Coming To Three UK
Pentax Optio WG-1 Rugged Compact Camera Accounced
Pentax has added another rugged compact camera to its Optio range with the launch of the Pentax Optio WG-1, and as you can see from the photos, it looks like it has been designed for the outdoors. The Pentax Optio WG-1 features a 14-megapixel sensor, there is also a 5x zoom F/3.5-5.5 lens and a … [Read more...] about Pentax Optio WG-1 Rugged Compact Camera Accounced
Did Verizon Sell 500,000 iPhone’s On Its First Day?
We recently heard via an official statement from Verizon that the launch of the iPhone 4 broke all of the company's previous first day sales records, although they haven't as yet released any specific numbers. Now according to analyst Phil Cusick from JPMorgan, Verizon may have sold as many as … [Read more...] about Did Verizon Sell 500,000 iPhone’s On Its First Day?
HTC 7 Pro Lands In The UK
We heard last month that the HTC 7 Pro would be available in the UK in February, and it looks like UK retailer Clove has just started selling the HTC 7 Pro, and it is listed as 'in stock' on their website. The HTC 7 Pro is a Windows Phone 7 smartphone, it features a 3.6 inch WVGA display, plus a … [Read more...] about HTC 7 Pro Lands In The UK
Verizon iPhone 4 Gets Jailbroken
It looks like the Verizon iPhone 4 is as easy to jailbreak as the AT&T version, as it seems it has already been jailbroken just after it went on sale. The guys responsible for the Greenpois0n iPhone jailbreaking software, The Chronic Dev Team, have updated the tool to make it compatible with … [Read more...] about Verizon iPhone 4 Gets Jailbroken
Sony Opens E-Mount Lenses To Other Manufacturers
Yesterday we heard that Carl Zeiss would start making lenses for Micro Four Thirds Cameras, which would cover both Panasonic's and Olympus's Micro Four Thirds Cameras. This move is expected to significantly enhance the versatility and performance of these cameras, providing photographers with more … [Read more...] about Sony Opens E-Mount Lenses To Other Manufacturers
Dell Venue Pro Delayed Again In The UK
It looks like the Dell Venue Pro has been delayed again in the UK. The last thing we heard was that the Venue Pro would be available in the UK from the 2nd of February, and as it's the 8th and it still isn't available, it looks like it has been delayed again. According to UK retailer Clove, the … [Read more...] about Dell Venue Pro Delayed Again In The UK
New LG Optimus 3D Teaser Video Leaked
We have already seen an official video teaser from LG on the new LG Optimus 3D smartphone, and now the guys over at Pocket Lint have managed to get their hands on a yet to be released teaser video for the Optimus 3D. So far we know that the Optimus 3D will feature a glasses-free 3D LCD display, and … [Read more...] about New LG Optimus 3D Teaser Video Leaked
Nintendo 3DS Launch Day Games Revealed
Nintendo just dropped us an email to let us know what titles will be available on the new Nintendo 3DS on launch day, the 25th of March 2011, and we will see titles from a range of game studios including EA, Lucas Arts, and Ubisoft. Some of the games that will be available at launch include Super … [Read more...] about Nintendo 3DS Launch Day Games Revealed
HTC Invests $40 Million In OnLive Gaming
It looks like HTC may have some big plans for gaming on its range of smartphones, as the company has invested $40 million in the cloud gaming service OnLive. OnLive offers a cloud gaming service, and you can play the games through a variety of different platforms including the PC, Mac, and even the … [Read more...] about HTC Invests $40 Million In OnLive Gaming
Kyocera Echo Dual Display Android Handset In Action (Video)
Yesterday, Kyocera announced the new Kyocera Echo dual-screen gaming smartphone, which runs Google's Android OS. This innovative device will be available in the US through mobile operator Sprint. Now, the guys over at Phandroid have published a hands-on video, giving us a chance to explore some of … [Read more...] about Kyocera Echo Dual Display Android Handset In Action (Video)
