iPad HD launching in September with iPhone 5?

Apple may be getting ready to launch a new iPad in September alongside the new iPhone 5, called the iPad HD. The new iPad would be essentially the same as the iPad in many ways, plus a few additions and upgrades to the specs with regards to the display resolution rumored at 2048×1536 pixels. This new tablet would be likened to a “Pro” modeled iPad, aimed at media industry professionals just the differences between the Apple MacBook and MacBook Pro.
To add to the rumors brought out by ‘thisismynext.com’, the new iPad HD may have new versions of Aperture or Final Cut pre-installed. Nice!

Samsung Galaxy S II goes on pre-sale at Best Buy Canada

The Samsung Galaxy S II is about to launch in Canada at Bell and Virgin Mobility on July 14th, just a couple of days. With that, it’s expected to sell like hotcakes, so Best Buy is offering anyone with a $50 bill the ability to put a down payment and pre-order one of these bad boy Android devices to ensure they get it at launch.
Anyone who pre-orders will be given notification from Best Buy that your device is in before they start selling to the general masses.

HTC Status launching on AT&T – pre-order for $49.99 on two year term

AT&T announced on Monday that the HTC Status smartphone, also known as the ‘facebook phone’, will be launching on July 17th 2011, with pre=orders starting now. The device will cost $49.99 with a new two year term contract, and we heard earlier it would only cost $179.99 outright. It runs Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread, has a dedicated facebook button for easy sharing, a 5 megapixel camera on the back, and a 2.6 inch touchscreen with 480×320 resolution.

T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide available July 27th – that’s a mouthful

T-Mobile has finally spoken out about when the myTouch 4G Slide is launching as well as pricing. On July 27th, the myTouch 4g Slide will cost $199.99 on a new tow year contract. The T-Mobile myTouch 4g Slide has just as many specs as syllables in the name with a 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor, 3.7inch WVGA display, 8 megapixel camera with 1080p video, full QWERTY sliding keyboard with Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Pretty sweet actually.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Duo leaks online again – second image of dual-core device

It was just a couple of weeks ago we heard about the first image leaked for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Duo, the first dual-core device from Sony’s Xperia family (model # SK19I). Here we have another image leaked online again, showing the similarities to its currently released brother, the Xperia Arc (see our review on the Arc here). The Xperia Duo however will feature one major difference, it’s 1.4GHz dual-core processor. To add to improvements over the Arc, Sony is putting in a 12 megapixel camera with a 4.5 inch qHD display and a huge 2500mAh battery to keep it shooting HD video.
Still no word on launch dates or pricing, but we’re sure it’ll come soon.

Sony S2 dual screen Clamshell Android Tablet launching on AT&T – hit or miss for Sony?

Well, it looks like the cat is out of the bag when it comes to who is going to be moving the Sony S2 Clamshelled dual screened Android tablet running Android 3.1 Honeycomb. After AT&T put our the press release you can see below, people, including us, started wondering, ‘What is the price and when is it launching?’ Nobody knows yet. Whether this device will actually take off is a whole other set of concerns. Sony doesn’t have the greatest track record for releasing ‘revolutionary’ products at the right time. the PS3 took forever to gain any ground, the PSP never really gained any ground, and the PSP Go didn’t have any ground at all. Launching a dual screened Android tablet is a risk, but Sony is willing to take it.

Motorola releasing a 4:3 Android Ice Cream Sandwich tablet to rival Apple iPad

Motorola has had something over 7 months to figure out why they haven’t made near the dent in the tablet market to compete against the Apple iPad and iPad 2. We have our own ideas, you know, like a starting price higher than the iPad coupled with average hardware specs. That old chestnut. Well, a rumor is flying around the interwebs that Motorola is obsessed with catching Apple in the tablet wars, and may be looking at another feature which is very different, having a 4:3 display ratio rather than the 16:9 widescreen format. The iPad seems top be killing competition with its 4:3 display, so why not give it a shot right Motorola? I sense imminent FAIL for Motorola. How about you?

Spotify launches in the US today – music streaming for all

Spotify has landed on US soil from Europe, bringing 15 million + songs to subscribers for streaming anywhere on your smartphone or desktop computer. They have a $5 Unlimited service as well as a $10 Premium service to get you streaming now, and a free beta service as well, but that is currently invite only.

HTC EVO 3D and LG Optimus 3D launching with Rogers this summer

Canada will be seeing two new smartphones at Rogers this summer, which will be the first 3D smartphones to hit the Canadian border. The HTC EVO 3D and the LG Optimus 3D, both 3D capable Android devices.
The HTC EVO 3D has a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 4.3inch qHD display and runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread. It also has dual 5 megapixel rear cameras for 3D video. The LG Optimus 3D runs Android 2.2 Froyo (upgraded soon to Gingerbread), also has a 4.3inch display and dual 5 megapixel cameras on the back. Neither pricing nor a release date has been given, but pre-orders open up next week on Rogers site. We’ll keep you posted.

HP gives Pre3 1.2GHz dual-core processor – dumps 1.4GHz single core

HP has made some changes to the new Pre3 which has yet to be officially launched. The spec sheet originally had the Pre3 with a 1.4GHz single-core processor, but HP has dumped that to make way for a 1.2GHz dual-core processor going forward. A bold move by HP so close to its launch date. The Pre3 was supposed to launch on July 8th, but clearly that has passed. No date has been given for future launch, but I would think it’ll be out by the end of July after the TouchPad has had its’ couple of weeks in the sun.

Sony releases episode 3 video or Two Will series – beginning to look like amateur show

We don’t know exactly what Sony is trying to do with these ‘artistic’ approaches to shooting a teaser video, because the Tablets have already been in promotional images and hands on material all over the web. It seems to be somewhat of an amateur hour for these videos, and too late to keep them going. The suspense is lost, we know what the Sony S1 and S2 tablets look like along with all their specs. Here’s another just to see this through.

Rogers Pre-order page is live for the HTC EVO 3D and LG Optimus 3D – read how

Rogers announced last week that they would be carrying the new HTC EVO 3D and the LG Optimus 3D soon, and that a pre-order would be available to Rogers customers soon. That page is now live where you can visit and reserve either Android 3D smartphone for delivery when they arrive in stores, ensuring you get one before they sell out.
The HTC EVO 3D will cost $149.99 on a 3 year contract with minimum combined monthly fee of $45, for new customers, where you get entered to win a $2,500 gift card from Mastercard as well.
The LG Optimus 3D will cost $99.99 with a new 3 year contract, again with a minimum monthly fee of $45. There you will be prompted to enter to win a 5inch LG Cinema 3D HDTV upon reservation of the Optimus 3D.