Matt Buchanan, Author at Gizmodo

HTC Android Family Portraits: G1, myTouch 3G and Hero

Ever wondered what it’d be like to get three generations of Android phones together—G1, myTouch 3G and Hero? If you think that’s kind of kinky, oh man, I hope you have a clean pair of pants lying around. https://gizmodo.com/t-mobile-g1-google-android-phone-review-5062977 A couple interesting things gleaned about the Hero as I barely refrained from cramming it down…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jul 8

Giz Explains: What the Hell’s Google Chrome OS?

Google. Chrome. OS. Just reading that makes my pants tingle. But, uh, what is it exactly? Here’s what Google says: “Google Chrome OS is an open source, lightweight operating system that will initially be targeted at netbooks” and “most of the user experience takes place on the web.” That is, it’s “Google Chrome running within…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jul 8

Nokia: iPhone 3GS Has a Crappy Camera, N97 Rocks Faces

Need more evidence that Nokia just doesn’t get it? Here’s what UK General Manager for Nokia Mike Loughran says about the N97 versus the iPhone 3GS: https://gizmodo.com/analysts-say-nokia-really-is-doomed-by-2013-apple-to-p-5309470 “The new iPhone is an evolution rather than a revolution and for people trying to decide whether to get a Nokia N97 or an iPhone, it comes down…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jul 8

T-Mobile Straight Out Says No HTC Hero From Them

T-Mobile CTO Cole Brodman just flat-out said at the myTouch 3G launch event that T-Mobile “has no plans to bring the HTC Hero to market.” https://gizmodo.com/htc-heros-teflon-coating-makes-the-iphone-feel-like-jun-5302637 It’s an interestingly straightforward denial, versus the usualyl vague statements execs tend to issue like “we have nothing to announce” or “no plans at this time.” Maybe it still…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jul 8

Android Marketplace Now Has 5,000 Apps, Direct-to-Bill for Apps Coming

At the launch of the myTouch 3G, Google says that there are now 5,000 apps in the Android Marketplace. There’s going to be a special T-Mobile “app pack” soon that’ll tie together some T-Mobile apps along with some third-party ones that they like. Also, for T-Mobile customers, there’s going to be a direct-to-bill payment option…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jul 8

Pre-Order T-Mobile myTouch 3G Now for August 5 Delivery

Don’t wanna wait for the Teflon-powered coated HTC Hero to get your Android on? The very good myTouch 3G is available for pre-order right now, as promised. Delivery’s guaranteed for August 5. [T-Mobile] https://gizmodo.com/htc-heros-teflon-coating-makes-the-iphone-feel-like-jun-5302637

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jul 8

Razer Moray+ Gaming Headset Has Mic Dongles for DSi, DS Lite and PSP

Razer’s original Moray headphones were good for $40—Moray+ adds a mic and has dongles so you can mouth-breathe into your PSP or DSi/DS Lite for $60. But, uh, how often do you wanna do that? [Razer] https://gizmodo.com/razer-moray-in-ear-headphones-lightning-review-great-f-5069334

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jul 8

Amazon Won’t Let Mobile Apps Use Its Product Info Anymore

Weird play by Amazon—they’ve changed their Product Advertising API so that mobile apps like Delicious Library, which pull product info from it, can’t use it. Its developers were forced to pull it from the App Store. Delicious Library developer Wil Shipley did ask for permission, but Amazon told him to yank they app or they’d…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jul 7

The White iPhone 3GS Is Rare Like a Unicorn

It doesn’t surprise me that the white iPhone 3GS is apparently selling out everywhere, for several reasons. • Apple’s likely making far fewer of them than the way more popular black iPhone. • Notice that’s the cheaper 16GB model that’s completely sold out here—there are still 32GB models, for obvious reasons (price). • When I…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jul 7

Analysts Say Nokia Really Is Doomed by 2013, Apple to Pass It in 2011

We’re not the only ones who think Nokia is doomed if they keep turning out smartphones like the N97. Generator Research says that Nokia’s smartphone marketshare will plummet from over 40 percent today to only 20 percent by 2013. https://gizmodo.com/nokia-n97-review-nokia-is-doomed-5308440 They predict that Apple, on the other hand, will hit 33 percent marketshare by that…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jul 7

Sharp Aquos LE700 LED TVs Go Mainstream, But Where’s the Local Dimming?

Sharp’s jumping into the mainstream LED pool with Aquos LED (they had the pricier XS1). Sharp says theirs are better, since they make their own LEDs and use a next-gen LCD substrate. But there’s no local dimming. WTF? Updated https://gizmodo.com/sharp-xs1-flagship-ultrathin-lcds-and-d65u-d85u-littl-5045184 Like Sony, Samsung, Toshiba and even Vizio, these sets are backlit by a grid of…

Television Matt Buchanan Jul 7

77 iTunes Icons Apple Would Never Dream of Using

Last week, I asked to you to make a new icon that really represents iTunes, not that old, busted CD. Who knew iTunes meant so many things to so many people? Glossy iPhones and dog poop, Apple must be proud. https://gizmodo.com/photoshop-contest-design-a-new-itunes-icon-5304832 First Place — Christian Jeffries Second Place — Anonymous Third Place — Nandor Moore…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jul 7

iTwitter: The First iPhone Twitter App With Push, Sorta

Beating established Twitter apps like Tweetie to the punch (push?), iTwitter is the first one to deliver push notifications. But push only works if the person @replying or DMing you is using iTwitter too. It’s free $3.99 now. [ReadWriteWeb]

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jul 7

TwittaRound Twitter Reality Augmentation Looks Amazing, Even If It Is a Horrible Idea

Augmented reality apps are clearly the awesome-o new thing. TwittaRound looks fantastic for being the most horrible idea of them all: Twitter taking over your reality. https://gizmodo.com/nearest-tube-iphone-app-adds-digital-directions-to-your-5308705 It’s pretty simple—nearby live tweets show up on the horizon, and you can see where they’re coming from, as well as how far away they are. It uses…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jul 7

New LG Chocolate’s Secret Feature Is an 800×345 Resolution 21:9 Cinema Widescreen Display?

LG’s planning to milk teasers for the delicious-looking new Chocolate over the next month, but Tweakers.net might have spoiled the surprise: They say its secret feature is an 800×344 display—yeah, that’s a heady 21:9 aspect ratio. https://gizmodo.com/new-lg-chocolate-looks-good-enough-to-lick-bite-5309071 Supposedly, the info was gleaned from a UA profile for the phone, technically the BL40, though we couldn’t…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jul 7

Gmail Finally Comes Out of Beta

Today, Google’s pulling Gmail, Google Talk, Calendar and Docs out of beta. Not because of major new updates or anything, but to make business customers happy. But Google keeping it in an extended beta is the opposite of Beta Culture, the practice of releasing stuff that’s not ready. [Google via TechCrunch] https://gizmodo.com/a-call-for-revolution-against-beta-culture-5083371

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jul 7

8 Ways to Get More Battery Life Out of Your Digital Camera

Sure, you know how to squeeze more battery life out of your notebook—dim the lights, kill the wireless—but what about your camera? Photography Bay has 8 tips: buying a faster memory card is the most surprising. [Photography Bay]

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jul 7

Push Gmail for the iPhone, Finally (It’s Not What You Think)

My biggest disappointment with iPhone 3.0 is there’s still no push Gmail. (Probably due some to contractual BS, but whatever.) GPush is a 99-cent app that almost fixes it by sending you push notifications whenever you get a new message. It’s dead simple—you enter your Gmail account information and that’s it. On the backend, it’s…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jul 7

VLC, the Internet’s Favorite Media Player, Hits Version 1.0

With “many new features,” like AirTunes streaming, support for new HD codecs and formats and a ton of bug fixes, VLC—the most versatile media player around—is officially worthy of 1.0 status. Download it here. [VLC – Thanks Chris!]

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jul 7

Sony Vaio W: It’s a Very Pretty $500 Netbook, Of Course

I love the idea of a Vaio netbook, but the only thing that actually gets me going about the first of inevitably many Sony Vaio W netbooks is the 1366×768 10.1-inch screen (which ain’t even unique). It’s pretty, though. https://gizmodo.com/sonys-got-an-honest-to-goodness-vaio-netbook-5308895 And that is the selling point, almost entirely, over other netbooks. It’s prettier (admittedly, it…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jul 7

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HTC Android Family Portraits: G1, myTouch 3G and Hero

Giz Explains: What the Hell’s Google Chrome OS?

Nokia: iPhone 3GS Has a Crappy Camera, N97 Rocks Faces

T-Mobile Straight Out Says No HTC Hero From Them

Android Marketplace Now Has 5,000 Apps, Direct-to-Bill for Apps Coming

Pre-Order T-Mobile myTouch 3G Now for August 5 Delivery

Razer Moray+ Gaming Headset Has Mic Dongles for DSi, DS Lite and PSP

Amazon Won’t Let Mobile Apps Use Its Product Info Anymore

The White iPhone 3GS Is Rare Like a Unicorn

Analysts Say Nokia Really Is Doomed by 2013, Apple to Pass It in 2011

Sharp Aquos LE700 LED TVs Go Mainstream, But Where’s the Local Dimming?

77 iTunes Icons Apple Would Never Dream of Using

iTwitter: The First iPhone Twitter App With Push, Sorta

TwittaRound Twitter Reality Augmentation Looks Amazing, Even If It Is a Horrible Idea

New LG Chocolate’s Secret Feature Is an 800×345 Resolution 21:9 Cinema Widescreen Display?

Gmail Finally Comes Out of Beta

8 Ways to Get More Battery Life Out of Your Digital Camera

Push Gmail for the iPhone, Finally (It’s Not What You Think)

VLC, the Internet’s Favorite Media Player, Hits Version 1.0

Sony Vaio W: It’s a Very Pretty $500 Netbook, Of Course

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