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- April 17, 2013 by Jacob Krol
  
  Verizon Wireless Lucid2 By LG Review
  
  Our friends over at LG have sent us the Lucid2 for us to review! This is the successor to the original Lucid and is exclusive to Verizon Wireless. This is joining the carrier as a free with a 2-year contract device and this puts it into an interesting spot in the lineup. It features an easy to use mode, that makes it perfect for first time smartphones. LG offers some great accessories for the device as well and we will dive into those down below in the full review. It is running on Verizon’s insanely fast 4G LTE network. Will the Lucid2 by LG be your next smartphone? We will find out in the full review, which begins right now!
- April 2, 2013 by Jacob Krol
  
  The Lucid2 By LG Lands April 4th On Verizon!
  
  Verizon Wireless has announced that the Lucid2 by LG will be landing on April 4th, 2013! This is the sequel to the LG Lucid, which launched on Verizon a few months back. This device will be exclusive to Verizon Wireless. The Lucid2 will be free with a 2-year contract and will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com on April 4th. It will land in Verizon stores in the coming weeks after the launch date. The Lucid2 counties the series tradition of being easy to use, is kept as the new version features Starter Mode. Starter Mode makes Android super to use, with helpful widgets and smooth visuals.
- February 21, 2013 by Jacob Krol
  
  Verizon Spectrum 2 By LG Review
  
  Our friends over at LG have sent us the Verizon Spectrum 2 for us to review. This is LG’s latest device to hit Verizon and is the successor to the original Spectrum. While other carriers like Sprint and AT&T received the awesome Optimus G, Verizon was chosen to get the Spectrum 2. LG is saying this is a super wireless device with the latest Bluetooth technology, wireless charging, and more. Like the original Spectrum, this updated version keeps the great True HD IPS display. Of course it runs on Verizon’s 4G LTE network as well. Verizon’s lineup is getting packed with Windows Phone and other Android devices, so let’s if there is room for the Spectrum 2 in this fast-moving lineup!
- February 20, 2013 by Jacob Krol
  
  Verizon Windows Phone 8X By HTC Review
  
  Our friends over at Verizon have sent us the Windows Phone 8X By HTC for us to review. This is another Windows Phone 8 device that Verizon offers, and is usually known as the higher end device. Verizon currently offers the Windows Phone 8X, Lumia 922 from Nokia, and the ATIV Odyssey. The Windows Phone 8X is at the higher end of the price range as well, but it features 1.5GHz Dual-Core processor, 8 megapixel back camera, a 4.3-inch display, and much more! Now, let s dive into the full review of the Verizon Wireless Windows Phone 8X By HTC!
- January 10, 2013 by Jacob Krol
  
  Galaxy S II Plus Unveiled By Samsung!
  
  Today, Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S II Plus, which is an updated version of the Galaxy S II. It combines the greatness of the Galaxy S II, one of the world’s most recognized phones, and the new nature user interface and other features. It will be running Android 4.1.1 JellyBean and will move quick with a 1.2 GHz Dual Core processor with 1GB of RAM. This brings a new user interface with a new notification panel to the table and of course better multi tasking, new graphics, and more! It will be running Samsung Nature user interface that will give you new features like Smart Stay, Smart Alert, Popup Video, Voice Unlock, S Voice, and Direct Call.
- January 7, 2013 by Jacob Krol
  
  Sprint’s Windows Phone 8 Launch Will Be By Summer 2013!
  
  Today Sprint announced that it will have it’s Windows Phone 8 Launch by summer 2013! They will be bringing the first 2(two) initial handsets from Samsung HTC. One from each of these companies. They will run on Sprint’s 4G LTE and 3G network. You should know that Sprint does offer Unlimited 4G LTE data, and this starting at $79.99 per month for unlimited web, texting, and calling. These 2(two) Windows Phone 8 smartphones will have dual cameras, dual core processor, and expandable memory.
- January 6, 2013 by Jacob Krol
  
  New Windows 8 Touch Devices Unleashed By Lenovo!
  
  Lenovo is kicking off the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show before it even officially begins, they have just unleashed a plethora of new Windows 8 touch devices! The headlines would be the new IdeaPad U Series UltraBooks, new IdeaCentre all-in-one desktops, IdeaPad Z Series laptops, and many others!
- January 5, 2013 by Jacob Krol
  
  Corning Teases Gorilla Glass 3 And Optical Cables!
  
  Corning Incorporated, the company that makes Corning Gorilla Glass, have announced that at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show they will be showing off Corning Gorilla Glass 3! The full product announcement is set to come on Monday January 7th 2013 at CES. It will be a more durable version of the glass and most of the improvements have been made at a molecular level. They have added Native Damage Resistance(NDR) which will help make it more scratch resistant and increase the durability of the glass. One thing that we know for sure is that Corning Gorilla Glass 3 will most likely be the toughest glass on the market.
- November 13, 2012 by Jacob Krol
  
  Verizon Unveils The DROID DNA By HTC!
  
  Today, Verizon unveiled the DROID DNA by HTC and they are calling it the Ultimate Smartphone. It will be available exclusively on Verizon Wireless and is available for pre-order today online at www.verizonwireless.com/droiddna. It will cost $199.99 with a 2-year contract and will be available in Verizon stores on November 21st! The DROID DNA is the first smartphone to have a true 1080-HD 5-inch Super LCD 3 Display with protection for Corning Gorilla Glass 2! You get a 5-inch screen with 440 pixel per inch!
- September 26, 2012 by Jacob Krol
  
  Verizon Intuition by LG Review
  
  Our friends over at LG have sent us the Verizon Intuition by LG for us to review! This is LG’s answer to the phablet, and it is a similar device to the Galaxy Note from Samsung. Currently it is the only phablet on Verizon Wireless so it has the market for now, but coming soon it will have competition from the Galaxy Note II. And the big feature(literally), is the 5-inch 4:3 display. And you need to be able to handle the device to enjoy it and get the most out of it, but should this be your next smartphone? We will answer that in the full review which begins now!
- August 23, 2012 by Jacob Krol
  
  T-Mobile Unveils The Concord; A No-Contract Smartphone!
  
  Today, T-Mobile announced the Concord by ZTE. It is their newest no-contract Android smartphone! It features a 2 megapixel back camera, 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen display, midnight blue color, 3G network connection, Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and much more. It can be purchased from target around August 26th, 2012 for $99.99 with certain T-Mobile Monthly4G Plans and you get it now from Walmart for $99.98 using a Walmart Family Mobile no annual contract plan. Overall, the T-Mobile Concord seems like great device and is definitely very affordable. If you are looking for simple smartphone with a low price point the T-Mobile Concord may be right for you. For more information check out the press release below!
  
  Press Release
  
  T-Mobile Expands Its No Annual Contract Android Lineup with the T-Mobile Concord
  
  T-Mobile to offer its most affordable no annual contract Android smartphone for under $100
  
  Bellevue, Wash. — Aug. 23, 2012
  
  T-Mobile USA, Inc., today announced the availability of the T-Mobile^® Concord^™, T-Mobile’s most affordable no annual contract Android^™ option for those stepping up to their first smartphone. The Concord will be available to T-Mobile customers through a variety of no annual contract plans, including via T-Mobile Monthly4G^™ and Walmart Family Mobile^™.
  
  Manufactured by ZTE, the T-Mobile Concord is equipped with the necessary features to keep customers connected with friends and family. The 3G smartphone is powered by Android 2.3 Gingerbread and is ideal for basic Web surfing, searching for a location via Google Maps or accessing favorite social networking sites. Coming in a sleek, midnight blue color finish, the new smartphone features a 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen display and is equipped with a 2-megapixel camera, making it easy to capture and share memories.
  
  Paired with one of T-Mobile’s single-line, Monthly4G no annual contract plans, customers have access to unlimited talk, text and worry-free data that doesn’t have a hard cap or result in overage fees, as well as access to T-Mobile’s nationwide 4G network. The T-Mobile Concord can also be paired with Walmart’s Family Mobile service, a monthly, no-annual-contract wireless plan option for individuals or families, also powered by T-Mobile’s nationwide network.
  
  The T-Mobile Concord is expected to be available at Target starting August 26 for $99.99 with a qualifying Monthly4G plan. The T-Mobile Concord is also currently available at Walmart for $99.98 paired with a Walmart Family Mobile no annual contract plan.
- August 13, 2012 by Jacob Krol
  
  Virgin Mobile 2012 FreeFest By LG Lineup Unveiled!
  
  Today, Virgin Mobile finally announced the line up for the 2012 Virgin Mobile FreeFest Presented By LG! And as we said in an earlier article selected fans helped to announce the lineup via Virgin Mobile Live’s(@virginmlive) Twitter Page! This was part of the guest the lineup contest. And the best part of the Festival is that it is completely free, the hard part is getting tickets. Once again this years FreeFest will be at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland on Saturday October 6, 2012! The lineup for the 2 Main Stages includes Skrillex, Jack White, ZZ Top, Alabama Shakes, Allen Stone, Trampled by Turtles, Portugal. The Man, Das Racist, Future Islands, Ben Folds Five, The Dismemberment Plan, Justin Jones, Santigold, NAS, and M83. The Dance Forest will feature Porter & Zedd (Back to Back), Thomas Gold, Alvin Risk and Penguin Prison, Above & Beyond, and more. Tickets for the 2012 Virgin Mobile FreeFest presented by LG will go “On Free” to the public at noon (EDT) Friday, Aug. 24, via ticketfly.com. There will be a pre sale on Thursday, Aug. 23, Virgin Mobile customers and past attendees of the festival will get an email about the pre sale. And those who follow Virgin Mobile Live(@virginmlive) Twitter, will get more information on the pre-sale as well. Going on sale will also a limited number of “FREEMIUM PACKAGES,” which include admission to the festival, a charitable donation to Virgin Mobile USA’s youth homelessness initiatives, a FreeFest T-shirt, a souvenir cup that comes with free fountain drinks throughout the festival, and early admission to the grounds. You will be able to get them from 9:30 Club and Merriweather Post Pavilionbox offices or from Ticketfly. Virgin Mobile also asks that you consider making a donation too The RE*Generation, Virgin Mobile’s initiative to end youth homelessness. This year’s donation will be used to build, open, and run the new “RE*Generation House,” a homeless youth shelter developed by Sasha Bruce Youthwork. We will update you with more information when more details are announced. You will be able to pick up tickets from Merriweather or the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C., or print the tickets out online. TicketFly is waiving all of the service charges, to make the tickets completely free. For more information check out the press release below!
  
  Press Release
  
  Virgin Mobile USA Announces Lineup for
  
  2012 Virgin Mobile FreeFest Presented by LG
  
  Jack White, Skrillex, M83, NAS, ZZ Top, Santigold, Alabama Shakes and a dozen more to play the largest annual free music event in the country
  
  Tickets go “On Free” to public Friday, Aug. 24
  
  Today the lineup for the 2012 Virgin Mobile FreeFest presented by LG was announced by select fans who took part in a contest to guess the lineup on Virgin Mobile’s Twitter page (@virginmlive). The Billboard award-winning festival, known for the inventive and unexpected experience in addition to unforgettable performances, will be hosted again for free. The festival will feature some of the most talked about, most appreciated, most relevant and most eclectic artists – filling two Main Stages and the Dance Forest.
  
  Virgin Mobile FreeFest presented by LG will be held Saturday, Oct. 6, at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Md. The lineup on the Main Stages includes Jack White, Skrillex, M83, NAS, ZZ Top, Santigold, Alabama Shakes, Ben Folds Five, The Dismemberment Plan, Allen Stone, Trampled by Turtles, Portugal. The Man, Das Racist, Future Islands and Justin Jones. The Dance Forest will feature Above & Beyond, Porter & Zedd (Back to Back), Thomas Gold, Nervo, Alvin Risk and Penguin Prison, plus others to be announced. You can view the photo gallery of fans announcing the lineup on Virgin Mobile Live.
  
  “After three years of crazy press and feedback, bands start to line up early to be on the ‘It-List,’” said Seth Hurwitz, chairman of I.M.P. and Virgin Mobile FreeFest producer. “Fortunately, since the tickets go in minutes, we can wait until much later than most festivals to book the absolute best stories of the moment.”
  
  How to get tickets to FreeFest
  
  Tickets to the 2012 Virgin Mobile FreeFest presented by LG will go “On Free” to the public at noon (EDT) Friday, Aug. 24, via ticketfly.com. Fans who choose to follow Virgin Mobile Live on Twitter (@virginmlive) will see a link to participate in the private presale, which will be held Thursday, Aug. 23. Virgin Mobilecustomers and prior Virgin Mobile Festival ticket buyers will get special notification of the presale in advance as well.
  
  “We’ve had a really big year at Virgin,” said Ron Faris, head of brand marketing, Virgin Mobile USA. “Now it’s time to celebrate. FreeFest is back – bigger than ever. We can’t wait to share this free day of music with all our fans, especially the ones who helped us announce it.”
  
  As always, fans will be encouraged to make a donation to The RE*Generation, Virgin Mobile’s initiative to end youth homelessness. Proceeds raised to date built Virgin Mobile’s new “RE*Generation House,” a homeless youth shelter developed by Sasha Bruce Youthwork. This year’s donations will open the house and provide support to a community of homeless youth. More details about this will follow shortly.
  
  Last year Virgin Mobile FreeFest’s free tickets were scooped up in just minutes, and 50,000 people attended. In keeping with the “free” mantra, Ticketfly is waiving all service charges on free tickets when fans pick them up at Merriweather or the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C., or print their tickets at home.
  
  There will be a limited number of FreeFest “FREEMIUM PACKAGES,” which include admission to the festival, a charitable donation to Virgin Mobile USA’s youth homelessness initiatives, a FreeFest T-shirt, a souvenir cup that comes with free fountain drinks throughout the festival, and early admission to the grounds. FREEMIUM tickets are available via Ticketfly or at the 9:30 Club and Merriweather Post Pavilionbox offices.
  
  “Virgin Mobile FreeFest is one of the biggest, most talked about music festivals of the year, and LG is thrilled to be part of this cultural phenomenon,” said Tim O’Brien, vice president of mobile phone brand marketing for LG Electronics USA.
  
  LG Electronics will be presenting this year’s festival and designing an onsite experience catered to concertgoers featuring the exclusive mobile phone for the event, the LG Optimus Elite from Virgin Mobile USA. This device comes equipped with the new application – The LG QuickMemo feature – so concertgoers can capture photos and other content, then draw graphics, write notes and share with their friends, all with just a few swipes of a finger.
- August 3, 2012 by Jacob Krol
  
  Virgin Mobile Confirms The 2012 Virgin Mobile FreeFest By LG!
  
  As many of you know the Virgin Mobile FreeFest has been a hit every year, and many of you have been waiting to get more information this years event. Well, Virgin Mobile has just announced the 2012 Virgin Mobile FreeFest Presented By LG! And it will be returning to the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland on Saturday October 6, 2012! This free concert festival, will fit somewhere around 50,000 people and not only will there be 2 Main Stages but you also get the Dance Forest! The next part is where you come in, Virgin Mobile Live will be announcing the line up of musicians on their Twitter account, @virginmlive! If you follow them you can tweet the band you think will be performing this year, just be sure to include the hashtag #VirginMobileFreeFest! Then random winners will be contacted, and they will receive VIP ticket to Virgin Mobile FreeFest By LG! Of course please see the press release and full rules below, to make sure you enter correctly! Last year Big Sean, Deadmau5, The Black Keys, Cee Lo Green, Patti Smith, James Murphy, and many other artists performed. Just imaging who they have booked for this year! Be sure to go to virginmobilefreefest.com for chances to win tickets and to sign up for more information! Virgin Mobile will also be announcing more details about the popular “Free.I.P.” program in the coming weeks, and basically it rewards for helping others. For instance if you volunteer time at homeless youth shelters(located around the country), you could be rewarded by getting a premium experience at the sold-out festival. And of course the FreeFest is being presented by LG Electronics who make many of Virgin Mobile’s great devices like the Optimus Elite. They will be taking the festival’s mobile experience to the next level, and this will be done through an on-site experience. I cannot wait to see what LG has up their sleeve for this awesome event! Overall, the 2012 Virgin Mobile FreeFest Presented By LG is shaping up to be an awesome event. Once again it will be happening on Saturday October 6th, 2012 at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland! For more information check out the press release and visit virginmobilefreefest.com. We will keep you updated with all of the latest news, so stay tuned to NJTechReviews!
  
  Press Release
  
  2012 VIRGIN MOBILE FREEFEST PRESENTED BY LG SET FOR SATURDAY, OCT. 6 AT MERRIWEATHER POST PAVILION, COLUMBIA, MD
  
  Select Virgin Mobile followers on Twitter tapped to announce the line-up
  
  Virgin Mobile USA today made the long-anticipated announcement that Virgin Mobile FreeFest Presented by LG, the largest free festival of its kind in the world, will return to Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 6.
  
  “For years, Virgin Mobile FreeFest has grown to become one of the cornerstone memories of summer,” said Ron Faris, head of Brand Marketing, Virgin Mobile USA. “And I’m proud to say that now more than ever, Virgin Mobile is steadfastly committed to our fans’ right to ‘FREE-dom,’ no matter what time of year. I just can’t wait to see what our Dance Forest looks like in all that fall foliage.“
  
  The line-up for the 2012 Virgin Mobile FreeFest presented by LG, which will fill two Main Stages and the Dance Forest, will be announced soon. “Booking a free show for 50,000 people is the best. You get to simply pick who you think are the best acts and most interesting stories,” said I.M.P. chairman and concert producer Seth Hurwitz.
  
  Followers will announce the line-up
  
  Twitter Fans who follow Virgin Mobile Live (@virginmlive), Virgin’s culture and music feed, can be a part of the 2012 Virgin Mobile FreeFest line-up announcement by guessing which bands have been selected to appear at the festival. To enter, participants will need to follow @virginmlive on Twitter, add the official festival hashtag #VirginMobileFreeFest, and include their guess of which band will appear on the bill (also using a hashtag). Random winners will be contacted with further instructions to announce the lineup[1]. Naturally, fans featured in the announcement video will also win VIP tickets to the FreeFest.
  
  Last year’s Virgin Mobile FreeFest line-up included The Black Keys, Deadmau5, Patti Smith, James Murphy, Cee Lo Green, Big Sean and a dozen more. Fans can sign up to receive this year’s news alerts and the chance to win tickets at virginmobilefreefest.com.
  
  Additionally, Virgin Mobile USA is proud to announce the return of its award-winning “Free.I.P.” program, an effort to reward fans with a premium experience at the sold-out festival for volunteering time at homeless youth shelters around the country. Details around that program will also be announced in the coming weeks.
  
  To take the festival mobile experience to the next level, LG Electronics, maker of some of Virgin Mobile USA’s most popular Android™-powered smartphones, is the presenting sponsor of this year’s festival and will be designing an onsite experience catered to the hyper-addicted concert fan.
  
  [1] Rules for the contest are available here
- July 2, 2012 by Jacob Krol
  
  Verizon DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE Lands On July 5!
  Today, Verizon and HTC announced that the DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE will be landing on July 5. It will be running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with the latest and greatest version of HTC Sense 4.0! HTC Sense is one of my favorite user interface’s available for Android devices. You will get Beats Audio which make you’re the music you are listening to make it sound better and how the wrist intended it too sound. This technology also works while you are in application, watching a YouTube video and more. It does have an 8 megapixel camera, and it is very similar to the one on the HTC One X. This also features HTC Video Pic which will allow you to take photos while recording video. It shows video in 1080pHD quality, this is always a plus. On the front you have a VGA camera, It has a 4-inch super LCD qHD display, which is an HD screen you expect great quality here. For speed when using the device you get a 1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon S4 processor. It also has Android Beam, Read Later, and Authentic Sound from Beats Audio. No word on how much internal space, but it can hold up to a 32GB micro SD card. It will be available on July 5 for the price of $149.999 after a $50-mail-in-rebate with a 2-year contract. We should have a review up soon after the 5th, and for more info check out the press release below!
  
  Press Release
  DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE By HTC Available Beginning July 5 Exclusively On The Verizon Wireless Network
  
  Power, Sophistication and Speed Come Together in the DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC
  
  BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Announced earlier this year at the International CTIA WIRELESS^® 2012 show, the DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC, will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com starting July 5. Customers who rely heavily on their mobile devices will find everything they need in the DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC. Running the latest version HTC Sense^® 4, HTC’s branded user experience, integrated with Google’s^™mobile operating system, Android^™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, customers can take advantage of an enhanced mobile experience and enjoy the latest Android features, as well as the power of 4G LTE speeds.
  
  Every aspiring shutterbug will have something to smile about when they experience the amazing 8-megapixel camera with quick activation from the home screen so customers never miss that perfect shot. Additionally, HTC Video Pic allows customers to simultaneously shoot HD quality video and take pictures at the same time. Uploading photos or videos onto social networking sites or sharing through e-mail takes only seconds with 4G LTE speeds.
  
  The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is available in 304 markets across the United States. In real-world, fully loaded network environments, 4G LTE customers should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink. When customers travel outside of 4G LTE coverage areas, devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless’ 3G network, where available, allowing customers to stay connected from coast to coast.
  
  Lifestyle features:
  
  Authentic Sound: Customers will benefit from Beats Audio^™, an enhanced auto tuning technology that allows users to hear music the way the artist intended. Beats Audio is incorporated across the entire experience for richer, more authentic sound and whether watching a video or playing a game, customers are sure to be impressed with the sound quality.
  
  Read Later: Active readers who are constantly on-the-go can use the Read Later feature to save online content, such as news articles and website pages, to view later, even when they are offline.
  
  Android Beam^™: Sharing YouTube videos, Google Maps locations and more with others is faster and easier than ever with Android Beam. Android Beam is as simple as tapping two compatible phones together for users to instantly share information.
  
  Additional features:
  
  4-inch super LCD qHD display
  
  8-megapixel rear-facing camera with autofocus, LED flash, BSI, f/2.2 and 28 mm lens
  
  Front-facing camera for video chatting with friends and family
  
  1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor
  
  Mobile Hotspot-capable to share a 4G LTE connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices
  
  Support for up to 32 GB microSD^™ memory card
  
  Price and availability:
  
  The DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC will be available beginning July 5 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for 149.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
  
  For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services at a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.
- June 27, 2012 by Jacob Krol
  
  Ford Sync Powered By Microsoft Hands-On
  
  While at GDGT NY 2012 I stopped by the Ford booth. They were showing off the 2013 Ford Focus Electric with Ford Sync Powered By Microsoft. I got a hands-on with Sync from Jen(Ford), you can see the video hands-on below. My Ford Touch is the specific system working on the 2013 Ford Fusion and other models. However, the main service is Ford Sync by Microsoft. When you first look at the system it does not look like it was made or partially developed by Microsoft, it has its own feel and user interface. I think it is important that they are separating it from the other technologies out there. As it is completely different from what you would be using Windows for. There are 4(four) sections to My Ford Touch, those would be Phone, Entertainment, Navigation, and climate. Phone is where you can connect your phone to the car. From there you can make hands-free phone calls, accept or deny calls, and much more. Under entertainment you can decide what music you want playing. It can take music off of your device, a SD card, or a USB drive. Under Navigation you can see where you are, find areas of interest, and navigate yourself around. And climate, is where you can control air-conditioning, heating, and more. There are also physical buttons below to control climate. Sync was first launched in 2007, and since than they have made many updates and improvements to the system. Updates are done via USB Drive’s, that were sent to the customers free of charge. Making it super easy to update the software, thus making it future proof. Overall, I was very impressed with My Ford Touch/Ford Sync Powered by Microsoft on the 2013 Ford Focus Electric. I cannot wait to see what they are planning for the future. Be sure to check out the hands-on video below!
  
  Ford Sync Powered By Microsoft Hands-On
- March 6, 2012 by Jacob Krol
  
  AT&T Announces The Beats By Dr. Dre Beatbox
  AT&T has announced the Beats By Dr. Dre Beatbox! It will be exclusively from AT&T on March 11, both in stores and online. This portable speaker will allow you to experience music the way the artist wanted you to, it features richer sound. This technology is also featured on the AT&T HTC One X and the HTC Vivid. Customers who have the HTC Vivid will get optimized sound features in the coming weeks with the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update. They will also get the newer version of HTC Sense. The device itself features BlueTooth connectivity and a dock connector for you smartphone or music player. You get a remote that features, play, pause, volume, next, and previous buttons.It has carrying handles on both sides, making it easy to carry. It gets power from either a computer or through batteries. It also has a headphone and jack and 5.25 inch subwoofer. It will cost you $399.00 for the Beats By Dre. Beatbox. AT&T will also begin carrying a few other Beats By Dre products like the Beats Solo HD Headphones, Wireless HD Stereo Bluetooth Headphones, and UR Beats In-ear Headphones on March 11 as well. Full pricing can be seen below in the press release.
  
  Press Release
  Music The Way The Artist Intended, Beats By Dr. Dre Beatbox Available Exclusively From AT&T March 11
  
  Latest Beats Product Offers AT&T Customers the Ultimate Experience in Sound Quality
  
  Dallas, Texas, March 05, 2012
  
  Key Facts
  
  AT&T customers will soon be able to enjoy their favorite music wherever they are when the Beats™ by Dr. Dre™ Beatbox Portable high performance wireless audio system arrives in white and black, exclusively from AT&T* at company-owned stores or online at www.att.com beginning March 11 for $399.00.
  
  Beats By Dr. Dre offers rich, full sounds with professional-grade sound engineering to play the music how the artist intended with a distortion-free sound at higher volume and real bass at all levels.
  
  The Beatbox will be featured on AMERICAN IDOL Wednesday March 14 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX when mentor and Beats By Dr. Dre co-founder Jimmy Iovine incorporates the high performance wireless audio system into his coaching sessions with the finalists.
  
  AT&T recently announced the HTC One X™ with Beats By Dr. Dre Audio™ integration letting customers experience rich, full sounds with professional-grade sound engineering in videos, gaming and music.
  
  In the coming weeks, HTC Vivid™ customers will be able to enjoy the optimized audio experience through an upcoming software update that will provide Android 4.0, an updated HTC Sense™ experience and Beats By Dr. Dre Audio profiles.
  
  Authentic Sound On-The-Go
  
  The Beats By Dr. Dre Beatbox lets customers take the power of Beats wherever they go and features:
  
  Portable inputs that provide a built-in Dock Connector for smartphones or portable music players, plus Bluetooth™ wireless.
  
  Full-featured remote with On/Off, Volume, Mute, Scan and Skip buttons.
  
  Easy-carry handles on both sides.
  
  The ability to operate on either 6 D-cell batteries or a computer power supply.
  
  A 5.25 inch woofer and 3.5 MM input for other sources.
  
  In addition to the Beats By Dr. Dre Beatbox, AT&T will begin carrying the following Beats accessories in-store and online beginning March 11:
  
  Wireless HD Stereo Bluetooth Headphones, $280 – Engineered by Monster® with a built-in microphone and control buttons on the ear cups for hands-free mobile calling and track and volume control.
  
  Beats™ Solo™ HD Headphones, $200 – Feature high definition sound, proprietary titanium coated driver technology and a comfortable, lightweight design that is ideal for active lifestyles.
  
  UR Beats™ In-ear Headphones, $99 – Includes the signature Beats experience in a sleek, compact design. Solid metal housing resists vibrations for the purest sound without sonic side effects, while ControlTalk makes hands-free calling and music control possible.
- January 13, 2012 by NJTechReviews
  
  New Camcorders Released By Toshiba
  
  Often, the ability to watch or enjoy a particular experience precedes the ability for consumers to have access to cheap ways of creating it themselves. This has been proven multiple times with photographs, movies, and even 3D printers. However, with the new wave of 3D technology this does not seem to be the case. As 3D tv is coming into the home, 3D camcorders seem to be following suite. Thus, the new Toshiba Camileo Z100 3D is designed to be able to take stunning 3D and 2D video. It features a 2.8 in LCD 3D screen and a HDMI port.
  
  Also new from Toshiba is the Camileo clip. Despite its small size (3.1 in x 1.8 in x .6 in and 2.5 oz ), it records 1080p HD. The device is built for adventurers who want to take great video on the move. Also handy are the clips that can be used to attach to equipment and an electronic stabilizing system.
  
  Lastly, the Camileo AIR10 is built for the modern era: social networking. It features easy syncing with computers so uploading on to Facebook or the networking site of your choice. It features a 5 megapixel CMOS sensor and ability to do broadcasting. For more info check out the press release below!
  
  PRESS RELEASE
  
  Toshiba Unveils Three New Powerful, Yet Affordable CAMILEO Camcorders
  
  New CAMILEO Camcorders Bring Unique Features to Consumers, Including Rugged Design, Wireless Uploading and 3D Video Capture
  
  2012 International CES
  
  LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CES 2012, LVCC Central Hall Booth #11026 — Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced three new 1080p Full HD CAMILEO^® camcorders, the CAMILEO AIR10, CLIP and Z100 3D, that further round out its current lineup. The CAMILEO AIR10 provides users with the ability to wirelessly upload videos and photos directly to their social networks, the CAMILEO CLIP enables users to conveniently film their adventures hands-free, and the CAMILEO Z100 3D empowers users to capture their most memorable moments in vivid 3D.“Our latest camcorders provide users with all the features necessary to brilliantly capture every unique milestones in life – no matter how big or small – with the same high quality that consumers have come to expect with our products.”
  
  “Toshiba knows that different lifestyles and events call for different recording needs,” said Paul Collas, director of accessory marketing, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. “Our latest camcorders provide users with all the features necessary to brilliantly capture every unique milestones in life – no matter how big or small – with the same high quality that consumers have come to expect with our products.”
  
  CAMILEO AIR10: Easily Integrate HD Photos and Videos into Social Networks without wires
  
  Toshiba’s CAMILEO AIR10 camcorder allows consumers to easily and wirelessly upload videos and photos in 1080p Full HD to their computer and social networks, including YouTube™, Facebook^®, Picasa™ and Twitvid™ from anywhere with a Wi-Fi^® connection. This compact and lightweight candybar style camcorder also doubles as a wireless webcam for and also allows for wireless broadcasts online via USTREAM™. It comes equipped with a two-inch diagonal TFT LCD screen¹, 5MP CMOS with back side illumination technology and 16X digital zoom. Setup is extremely simple due to built-in software that allows users to sync the camcorder to a computer with the press of one button.
  
  CAMILEO CLIP: Capture Every Adventure – Big and Small, Despite the Terrain
  
  The CAMILEO CLIP is the ultimate young adventurer’s ideal tool, fitting many of the features typically found in full-sized camcorders into a compact design. This ruggedized splash-resistant and shock-proof mini candybar style camcorder comes with a built-in clip that allows users to quickly snap it on to their clothing or belt to capture every second of their hike, climb or bike in 1080p Full HD. The CAMILEO CLIP is ultraportable, weighing a mere 2 ½ ounces and measuring 3.1 inches tall, 1.8 inches wide and 0.6 inches thick. It also comes equipped with Electronic Image Stabilization, which helps smooth out the bumps of images caused by rapid movements.
  
  CAMILEO Z100 3D: Vamp Up the Digital Scrapbook and Family DVDs with the Power of 3D
  
  Toshiba’s CAMILEO Z100 3D camcorder gives video enthusiasts the ability to capture memories in both 2D and 3D on a single device. Consumers can now make their digital scrapbooks and family DVDs come to life with brilliant 3D images that truly capture the very essence of their special moments. This Full HD barrel-style camcorder is equipped with a 2.8-inch glasses-free 3D LCD touchscreen¹ that displays both 2D and 3D content. It also offers 120X digital zoom in 2D mode and 8X digital zoom in 3D mode. A handy HDMI port allows for users to conveniently connect the camcorder directly to a 3D TV. With CAMILEO Z100 3D you can go big and view your content on any 3D ready device.
- January 10, 2012 by Jacob Krol
  
  Polaroid Unveils The SC1630 Smart Camera, With Android!
  Polaroid Unveils The SC1630 Smart Camera, With Android!
  
  Today, Polaroid has unveiled the Polaroid SC1630 Android Powered Smart Cover. It features a HD 16 mega-pixel camera with 3X optical zoom, WiFi, touch screen display, and social networks capabilities. Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera combines a camera with an Android smartphone. It features a beautiful 3.2 inch touch screen display! Since it is powered by Android it features automatic face and smile detection. The camera itself organizes all of your photos, this way you don’t need to plug the camera into your computer. This camera also allows you to edit your photos on the device and then save and share them. All from the comfort of the palm of your hand with this camera. It has built-in cropping, red-eye removal, resizing and color correction. You also have plenty of room to store your photos, as it can hold up to a 32GB micro SD card! This smart camera also features an optional cellular data network, Bluetooth, and WiFi! This is the first time i have ever heard of all of these features available on a camera. It also supports Google’s Android Market, so you can play a game or respond to an email in between your photo shoot; all from one device. The rechargeable battery is said to last a full day! No word on pricing or exact availability just yet. However, Polaroid has said it will land in 2012. I personally cannot wait to get my hands on this insane camera, that combines Android with an awesome digital camera.
  
  Press Release
  POLAROID ANNOUNCES THE SC1630 SMART CAMERA POWERED BY ANDROID
  
  Fusing the Feature Set of a High-End Digital Camera with the Power of Android*, the Polaroid SC1630 Makes Snapping and Sharing High Definition Digital Images an Instant Experience
  
  LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 - Polaroid today announced that capturing and sharing high-end digital images is now seamless with the Polaroid SC1630, an Android powered smart camera. The Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera features a high-definition 16 megapixel camera with built-in 3X optical zoom, touch screen display and Wi-Fi, making uploads to social networks as easy as the touch of a button. Merging the optics of a digital still and video camera with the limitless power of the Android platform, the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera evolves the process of clicking, editing, uploading and tagging to an instant experience on one device.
  
  With the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera powered by Android you will no longer need to choose between your smart phone and your point and shoot camera because it offers the best of both worlds. Delivering everything expected from a digital camera but powered by Android, the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera surprisingly packs all the features needed to conveniently capture, connect and instantly share beautiful HD digital images and video into one device, weighing a mere five ounces.
  
  An ultra-portable, two-in-one instant sharing powerhouse, the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera leaves even the most powerful camera phones in the dust by combining an advanced imaging feature set with an unmatchable Android powered mobile platform:
  
  Capture Like the Pros: Life’s quickest moments are no longer at risk to becoming blurry images from a basic camera phone. Built on a 16 megapixel CCD senor, the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera treats images to a 3X optical zoom – a feature not found in most mobile phones. Choose from 18 scene modes and then click and view crystal clear images – captured at 36mm or full 108mm magnification – on the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera’s 3.2” widescreen display.
  
  Enhance Your Moments With Smart Features: The Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera powered by Android takes the work out of being behind the lens with automatic face and smile detection. Also, gone are the days when digital images that never connected with a USB cord went unorganized and forgotten. The Smart Album feature of the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera automatically organizes photos by date, location and people. Plus, geo-tagging features can add longitude and latitude coordinates to photos.
  
  Edit, Share and Save: Now there is no reason to leave the party – everything needed to edit, save and upload can be done anywhere right on the PolaroidSC1630 Smart Camera. On-board editing features include cropping, red-eye removal, resizing and color correction. Backed by the power of Android, thePolaroid SC1630 Smart Camera uploads images to social networks with the touch of one button and can hold up to 32GB of memory via a microSD card.
  
  Instantly Connect to the World: The Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera’s Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and optional cellular data connections empower digital images to be shared from anywhere in a snap.
  
  Get Productive: Need to check-in on where friends are gathering, get directions or make the next move in your favorite game? Backed by the power of Android, the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera supports Google’s Android Market, making it truly like no other camera available today. Now you can snap, share and link up with more than 400,000 apps.
  
  “Polaroid has helped the world bring stories to life through photographs for the past 75 years,” said Scott W. Hardy, President, Polaroid. “The newest member of the Polaroid family, the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera unites the beauty of high-end digital images with powerful Android connectivity features. The result is an instant experience of click, capture and share that enables social networks to see and experience the moment as if they were there.”
  
  Designed to be just as fashionable as it is portable, the simple, clean lines and straight forward interface of the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera makes capturing and sharing effortless. Loaded with features that enable easy capture, connecting and sharing on the fly, the rechargeable battery can last all day on a full charge.
  
  The Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera will be available in 2012. Price is TBD.
- January 10, 2012 by Jacob Krol
  
  Sony Unveils The New Walkman; Powered By Android!
  
  Yesterday, Sony unveiled the new Walkman Mobile Entertainment Player. The Z1000 Series was made by music lovers for music loves. It combines a gorgeous design with some amazing hardware. It features a 4.3 inch multi-touch LCD screen. The Walkmans have been known for legendary sound. The new Walkman Z player has an integrated  S-Master MX digital amplifier! This technology reduces distortion and noise levels. When you touch the W button, you launch the music player app. This way you can take control of your music. Now, you can also play music based on what mood your are in. SenseMe lets users keep their music in tune with their mood. It categorizing music track into different playlists or channels. This is the first Walkman ever to be powered by Android 2.3 Gingerbread! This device can be compared to the Samsung Galaxy Players. Since the Walkman is WiFi enabled, you get access to the Android Market. This opens an entire new world of possibilities for you. The Walkman is also digitally connected, this means that you can stream your content from your Walkman to your DLNA enabled TV’s, PC’s and speakers. It also features Bluetooth connectivity. Overall, the Walkman Z Player gives you even more possibilities than we ever knew were possible! The Walkman Z Player will be available in Spring of 2012 at t Sony Stores, participating retailers and online atwww.sony.com/walkman. It will retail for about $249.99 for the 8GB, $279.99 for the 16GB and $329.99 for the 32GB! I cannot wait to get my hands on the Sony Walkman Z! For more info check out the Press Release below!
  
  Press Release
  
  SONY INTRODUCES THE FIRST WALKMAN® MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT PLAYER POWERED BY ANDROID
  
  LAS VEGAS (CES Booth #14200), January 9, 2012 – Sony today revealed the new Walkman® Mobile Entertainment Player. The new Z1000 Series, designed for music lovers, by music lovers, combines stylish hardware design with outstanding audio for the ultimate mobile entertainment experience. Featuring a gorgeous quick response and anti-reflective 4.3-inch multi-touch LCD touch screen, the Walkman® Z Player display is perfect for enjoying music, video and games on a large screen.
  
  Superior Audio Experience
  
  With legendary premium sound, the Walkman® Z Player features the integrated S-Master MX digital amplifier to greatly reduce noise levels and distortion along with additional audio technologies to create an enriched music experience.
  
  By touching the W.button, users can effortlessly launch the music player application for full playback control and intuitively browse their music collection or enjoy on-screen visualizations.  Imagine being able to play music based on your mood. With SenseMe^TM, users keep their music in tune with their mood by automatically categorizing music tracks into different channels.
  
  Rich Entertainment
  
  The new Walkman® Z Player serves as a portal to mobile entertainment. Tailored for music lovers, by music lovers, the Walkman® Z Player is the first MP3 player from Sony powered by Android^TM 2.3 (Gingerbread). With WiFi® built in, users can access the Android Market^TM place, browse the Internet, check e-mail and enjoy a variety of digital content.
  
  Music lovers will have access to over 10 million songs with Sony Entertainment Network’s cloud-based Music Unlimited Service¹. Users are able to discover new music, sync their own library to the cloud and even enjoy channels synched for off-line use. Walkman® Z offers easy transfer from Windows® Media Player.
  
  Share your Content
  
              The Walkman® Z Player is more than just a music player. Users can throw personal content from the Walkman® screen direct to their DLNA enabled TV’s, PC’s and speakers. In addition, users can experience expanded connectivity by hooking their Walkman® up to the TV via a micro HDMI video output port for enjoyment of videos, games and photos. The ability to connect to Bluetooth® speakers, headphones, hi-fi systems or car stereos is also useful at home or on the go.
  
  Pricing and Availability
  
  The new  Walkman® Mobile Entertainment Player will be displayed in U.S. for the first time at Sony Electronics Inc.’s booth at 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth #14200 and will be available beginning spring 2012 at Sony Stores, participating retailers and online atwww.sony.com/walkman. The 8GB Z Series will retail for about $249.99, the 16GB for about $279.99 and the 32GB for about $329.99.
- December 14, 2011 by Jacob Krol
  
  LG Unveils The Prada phone by LG 3.0
  
  Today LG unveiled the “Prada phone by LG 3.0“. It combines LG’s technology with Prada’s style. It has a one of the biggest and brightest screens in the world, at 4.3inches and 800 nit-screen. It has a 1.00GHz Dual-Core Processor for performance and dual band WiFi for fast speeds. It also features a special user interface that has a unique back, grey, and white icons and menus. It is currently running on Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and will eventually be upgraded to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The screen is 4.3inch NOVA High Brightness Display, and the quality is very good. For taking photos it has a 8 mega-pixel camera and 8GB of internal memory. Overall, the device seems great and i cannot wait to get my hands-on. LG and Prada have not said anything on pricing or any release dates. However i expect it to have a premium price tag, we will update you when more info is out. In the meantime check out the Press Release below.
  
  Press Release
  
  PRADA AND LG CREATE A STATEMENT IN STYLE
  The PRADA and LG partnership launches the PRADA phone by LG 3.0 combining the ultimate in form and function
  
  London, 14 December 2011: With a heritage of producing handsets that combine the best in style and substance, PRADA and LG today unveiled the partnership’s latest must-have smartphone, the PRADA phone by LG 3.0. This highly anticipated handset is the third phone to come from the collaboration and represents a key design venture for both companies.
  
  The PRADA phone by LG 3.0 combines PRADA’s distinctive style with LG’s innovative technology, including one of the biggest and brightest screens in the world with 4.3inch and 800-nit screen.
  
  Styled with PRADA’s clean and sharp design philosophy, the handset features a full glossy touchscreen to the front and PRADA’s signature Saffiano pattern to the back, all finished in classic black. With every detail designed for chic simplicity, this handset also boasts LG’s signature Floating Mass Technology, optically enhancing the thinness of its already impressive 8.5mm depth, with minimal hardkeys completing the sleek simple finish.
  
  As effective as it is striking, the PRADA phone by LG 3.0 boasts a 1.0GHz Dual-Core/Dual-Channel architecture for high-speed performance, and dual-band wi-fi for high-speed surfing on the go.
  
  The smartphone’s sleek design is also reflected once switched on. The PRADA phone by LG 3.0 offers a specially created user interface featuring a unique black, grey and white menu and icons. Through this interface users can enjoy all the latest benefits of Android’s Gingerbread OS, with a future scheduled upgrade to Android’s Ice Cream Sandwich.
  
  This unique user interface experience can be enjoyed on the device’s 800-nit, 4.3inch NOVA High Brightness Display, allowing users to view all their favorite photos and content even in direct sunlight. Plus with an 8MP camera and up to 8GB of user memory, all Life’s Good moments can be captured and enjoyed in high quality.
  
  To complement the handset, users will have access to a full line of PRADA phone accessories such as a PRADA branded cradle and Bluetooth ear set. Users can also carry their PRADA phone by LG 3.0 in a range of stylish pouches.
  
  Key Specs:
  o Operating System: Android Gingerbread
  o Memory: User 8GB
  o Size: 4.3-inch
  o Resolution: WVGA (800 x 480)
  o NOVA Display: 800 nit
  o Camera: 8MP
  o 1.0GHz Dual-Core/ Dual Channel Processor
  o Battery 1540mAh
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