Google’s Flight Search Goes Mobile, Available Now On Both Android And iOS

By Vincent Messina (3:01 pm, Feb 22)


Users of Google’s Flight Search will now be able to receive the same great desktop features on their mobile devices. Flight Search is now available for both Android and iOS users who search for a flight via their mobile browser. Just search for a flight departing from the US and watch as Google provides you with a table that shows available flights, including duration and prices. Benefits of Google’s Flight Search include:

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LG Announces Two New 3D Devices Ahead Of Mobile World Congress

By Vincent Messina (12:58 pm, Feb 22)


If you’re the type of person who actually cares about 3D, then you may be interested to know that LG has plans to launch a couple follow ups to their Optimus 3D device launched last year. LG has announced its plans to to release the Optimus 3D Cube and the Optimus 3D Max, both of which share similar specs and should be unveiled at MWC. The Optimus 3D Max will first launch in Korea in March and eventually reach other markets. The 3D Max will feature:

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Samsung Blaze S 4G Coming To T-Mobile “Late March”

By Vincent Messina (12:00 pm, Feb 22)


Earlier we told you about the Samsung Blaze S 4G showing up in a T-Mobile accessory sheet and while I thought we were lacking information, it appears there is plenty floating around. In fact, T-Mobile has sent out an announcement today and expects a “late March” release. The phone itself won’t blow your socks off but touts T-Mobile’s newer 42Mbps network and the following:

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ASUS Transformer Prime Bootloader Unlock Now Available

By Vincent Messina (10:57 am, Feb 22)


Today is a good day for ASUS Transformer Prime owners looking to mod their device. As promised, ASUS has released an unlock tool for the Transformer Prime and it is now available for download at ASUS’s site. This will now open the door for custom ROM’s and I’m betting there are some devs hard at work right now getting them ready. Of course unlocking your bootloader also comes at a cost, which ASUS is so apt to convey:

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Leaked T-Mobile Accessory Sheet Gives Hope Of New Devices

By Vincent Messina (10:02 am, Feb 22)


T-Mobile has been mostly quiet these days, but we have a bit of leaked info that suggests some new devices are finally headed Magenta’s way. According to a leaked accessory sheet obtained by TmoNews, the HTC Ville is indeed on its way to T-Mobile along with the Galaxy S Blaze 4G and the Huawei Prism. While we already know a bit about the HTC Ville, the other two are more of a mystery.

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Woo Hoo! EA Set To Bring Freemium Simpsons Game To iOS And Android

By Vincent Messina (8:59 am, Feb 22)


Get ready to save Springfield from a horrific nuclear explosion caused by none other than the bumbling Homer Simpson in what Electronics Arts expects to be one of the biggest freemium hits of the year. Expected to be released in the coming weeks on iOS (and then later on Android – D’oh!), The Simpsons: Tapped Out will be a free download for users but will follow the success of other freemium apps by offering optional in-app purchases. This virtual currency will of course come in the form of doughnuts and while not necessary to complete the game, will give impatient users a way to speed things up.

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Google Planning To Sell Android Powered HUD Glasses by Year’s End?

By Vincent Messina (7:59 am, Feb 22)


By now you may have heard the rumor that Google is working on some high-tech sci-fi glasses that will provide users with real-time information via a HUD display. While the thought alone is enough to cause an instant geekgasm, could this rumor actually come to fruition? According to the New York Times it most certainly will, and it will by year’s end.

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Twitter Updates Its Mobile App For Both Android And iOS

By Vincent Messina (7:19 pm, Feb 21)


Twitter has pushed out an update for both the Android and iOS mobile apps which brings back a few popular features as well as adding a couple new ones. Also, owners of the Kindle Fire will be happy to know that the Twitter app is now available via the Amazon App Store, and if you happen to own a Barnes & Noble NOOK Color or NOOK Tablet, you can expect to receive the app on February 23rd. So what’s new? According to the Twitter Blog, here’s what you can expect:

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Android Apps Now Available On The BlackBerry PlayBook

By Vincent Messina (3:23 pm, Feb 21)


As we all know, RIM hasn’t been doing so well. In fact they’ve had to lure Android developers by offering them free PlayBooks if they port their apps over to the BlackBerry App World. The PlayBook itself had a less than stellar release with many key features missing (native email). Owners have been waiting a long time to see an update and today they have finally received it. BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 hit the CrackBerry scene today and brought with it some much needed features, but most importantly to us, it brought the ability to run Android apps.

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Ubuntu Coming Soon To A Docked Android Handset Near You [Updated With Video]

By Vincent Messina (10:53 am, Feb 21)


Move over Webtop, there’s a new player in town. That’s right, Ubuntu for Android is now a reality and will soon turn our smartphones into full desktop solutions. Once built in, users will be able to dock their phone and have Ubuntu load up and run concurrently with Android (since they share the same kernel). Once booted up you’ll have all the features of a full Ubuntu desktop experience such as: Chromium web browser, VLC Player, Thunderbird email client, and more. The hardware requirements for integration are pretty straight forward and could actually be implemented into devices already on the market. All that’s needed is:

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