German court rules against Samsung – Galxay Tab vs Apple iPad 2

THE RULING: A German court says Samsung Electronics cannot sell its new Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet computer in Germany.
WHY: It says the design too closely resembles Apple’s iPad 2. Apple had taken Samsung to court over its Galaxy line.
LIMITATIONS: The ruling only applies to direct sales from Samsung, so distributors who acquire the Galaxy Tab 10.1 from abroad could resell them in Germany.

Three Ways NFC Technology Will Create a Brand New Form of Social Media Engagement

As the number of smartphone users continues to grow at an incredible rate, the challenge facing many retail brands is to continue to find ways of utilising smartphone technologies to effectively connect and engage with consumers. In recent months many retail brands have focused on smartphone features that integrate Нескучный сад в Москве with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Foursquare, to not only create something new and unique as part of the consumer journey, but to also take advantage of the fact that through successfully integrating social media with the overall brand experience, the likelihood of fans and customers “sharing” branded content and increasing brand visibilty in the social space is also increased; something that more and more companies are continually striving to achieve across multiple social media and online PR campaigns.

Sprint Said to Plan Unlimited Data Offer With Apple’s IPhone

Sprint, the third-largest U.S. wireless carrier, plans to begin selling the device in mid-October under a deal with Apple for the next model, the iPhone 5, said the people, who wouldn’t be identified because the plans aren’t public. Becoming the country’s only operator to offer the device with unlimited data service for a flat fee may help Sprint draw customers from AT&T and Verizon Wireless, which already carry the phone, they said.

Apple Adding Earthquake Warnings for iOS 5 in Japan

After a devastating 8.9-magnitude earthquake ravaged Japan in March, Apple has opted to add a potentially lifesaving feature to iOS 5. The Japanese version of the updated operating system will include the option to connect to Japan’s earthquake early warning system, according to 9to5Mac.

TouchPad’s demise a cautionary tale for iPad competitors

The HP TouchPad tablet computer’s packaging shows a hefty dose of bravado from a company that had hoped to topple the dominant Apple iPad.
But in light of recent developments, it’s just kind of sad: “Now comes the fun part,” it announces in simple white text.
In a stunning move late last week, HP said it would discontinue the TouchPad and its entire line of smartphones after dismal sales and weak customer reception .

Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch pre-orders at Walmart for only $99

Walmart has begun pre-orders for the Now Network’s version of the Samsung Galaxy S II known as the Epic 4G Touch and it’s offering it up at an awesome price. Originally said to cost $199 with a new two-year contract, the handset can now be had from Walmart for only $99 on contract.

Apple Reportedly Still Uninterested in OLED Technology for iOS Devices and Potential Televisions

One of the most popular long-standing rumors regarding Apple’s future product plans has centered around television sets. Several analysts have been strong proponents of the idea that Apple is working such a product, and unreliable Australian site Smarthouse reported last month that Apple had been rumored to be in discussions with LG about producing a panel for a 55-inch TV based on organic light emitting diode (OLED) technology.

HP: TouchPads Sold Out, But ‘More Coming’

It was a big weekend for HP, but for all the wrong reasons. Shoppers overloaded the HP servers and rushed to their local Best Buy stores in the hopes of nabbing a TouchPad tablet at rock-bottom prices. But unfortunately for HP, it was just getting rid of existing inventory; those discounts are not likely to help its bottom line.

“All this clamoring for the TouchPad, kind of bittersweet,” Bryna Corcoran, HP’s social media manager, tweeted last night. “For those of you who end up with one in the end of all this, I want tweets and pics of how much you love it b/c I know you will.”

New BlackBerry Curve Models Coming This Month!

Research in Motion, the maker of the popular BlackBerry line of smartphones, has announced the latest additions to its product lineup: The Curve 9350, Curve 9360, and Curve 9370. The new devices will run BlackBerry 7, the company’s latest mobile operating system, and become available in September.

The smartphones will offer GPS and Wi-Fi support, a 5MP camera (with flash and video recording capabilities), and a MicrosSD/SDHS slot with support for memory cards up to 32 GB.

Motorola Xoom Android 3.1 update now out in Canada

The Android 3.1 update for the Motorola Xoom is now rolling out in Canada, the company has announced via Twitter earlier. It’s unclear why it took this long for Motorola to release an update that’s been available in the US since May. What’s more, in the US the Xoom has already been updated to Android 3.2, and who knows when Canadian Xoom owners should expect that to come their way.