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Turntable.fm On Android: It’s Fantastic If You Have A Good Network And A Bit Of Luck

May 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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We've been waiting on turntable.fm to land on Android for a while now. Well, it's finally here! The music sharing service has been available for a little over a year on desktop machines. The concept is simple: DJs join a room and share songs with an audience that can then vote on whether a song is Awesome or Lame. It's a great concept for sharing music. The only thing that could make it better is if you could listen to (or DJ!) a room while away from your computer. iOS users have been able to … [Read more...]

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HTC One X (AT&T) Review

May 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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HTC set out to create a device so desirable that consumers would immediately tag it as the “one” for them. So does the HTC One X live up to expectations? AT&T’s version of the device doesn’t carry the same quad-core Tegra 3 processor as its international cousin, but it’s hardly missed. The One X mixes beautiful design, powerful hardware, and refined software to provide one of the most polished Android experiences to date. We jumped right in and put HTC’s flagship handset to the … [Read more...]

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NewTrent iTurbo IMP60D Portable Charger Review

May 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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As much as I want to believe that the batteries inside my mobile devices are good enough for my needs, I often find myself in situations where I need to find a wall outlet as soon as possible. This is especially important at events when I need to constantly check my email and calendar to make sure I’m on top of my schedule. Instead of going the dual battery route, I decided to buy myself a portable charger. Thanks to a tip from a reader in the comments section of this post, I decided on the … [Read more...]

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Galaxy Nexus Case Review: Cruzer Lite Clear TPU and Generic White Bumper

May 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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  When it comes to my Android devices, I have a tendency to treat them as if they were my babies. And not only because I would do whatever it takes to keep them safe, but I also find some kind of weird pleasure in dressing them up in various outfits to suit my mood. Whether it was my OG EVO, or my brand new Galaxy Nexus, I learned early on in my Android life that you don’t have to spend very much to keep you device looking good, and protected in style. That being said, I found that … [Read more...]

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myCharge Portable Power Bank 6000 review

April 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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If you own an Android smartphone and/or tablet then you know there's no such thing as too much battery power. No matter how efficient the processor or how fancy the display technology, we can always do with a bit more juice.  As such, many users have taken to picking up extended batteries for their handsets.  Myself?  Well, I've fallen head over heels in love with myCharge's Portable Power Bank 6000. I received a review unit earlier this year at CES and it's been my first-packed accessory … [Read more...]

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MEElectronics S6 Sports Earbuds Review: $20 Worth Of Sound + $30 Worth Of Sportiness

April 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Most earbuds are designed for use while mobile; after all, they're inherently more portable and discrete than headphones. But not all of them are made for heavy activity. Ever try running or hitting the gym with most off-the-shelf 'buds? I have, for years. It's usually not an enjoyable experience. They need to meet some pretty specific criteria: The earbuds need to stay put at all times. Any regular fitness fan will tell you that getting in a sort of rhythm is pretty important, and it's … [Read more...]

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Review: Samsung EHS-71 headphones

April 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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When Samsung reached out to us to gauge our interest in reviewing their new "Refined Sound" headphones I immediately jumped at the opportunity.  And why not?  With materials such as lightweight aircraft aluminum materials, the EHS-71 wired headphones promised "exceptional noise isolation, clear, natural vocals, detailed highs and deep, powerful base (sic) without distortion."  Considering these guys run about $ 129 a pair, I had pretty high expectations. Taking the headphones out of the … [Read more...]

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Review: Verizon Motorola Droid 4

April 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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The Droid line from Motorola and Verizon has made quite a stir over the years, and has almost set itself apart from the "Android" platform. Donned with an ultra techie moniker that any Star Wars fan would be able to relate, we're  on the 4th iteration of this lineup, which is now known as the Droid 4. This model doesn't stray far from the original intention with it's powerful backbone and sturdy craftsmanship. I'll say it over and over again throughout this review, but the Droid 4 seems to be … [Read more...]

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My new favorite weather app: Weatherwise

April 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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  The little peek at the "Share to Google Drive" wasn’t the only good stuff that was on show during yesterday’s Android Developers’ Friday Apps Review. One of the three apps discussed, Weatherwise, really caught my attention. What does it do? As you’d expect, it provides the weather forecast for the locations of your choice. There’s quite a bit of information available, including a week’s forecast and a detailed 24-hour forecast.   What sets it apart? First and … [Read more...]

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A short review of the $35 Aakash/Ubislate tablet

April 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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  When the Indian Government announced the $ 35 Android tablet, the Aakash, last year, heads turned. And although just about everyone expected it to be pretty bad, there were a few review reviews that said it’s not too shabby (*cough* Gadget Guru *cough*). I got a chance to play with it today at Startup Weekend Edu in New Delhi, and if there’s anyone on the fence about buying this, I’ve just got one thing to say: DON’T. The tablet offers absolutely nothing. I won’t even use … [Read more...]

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