Mobile World Congress is set to kick off in just about two weeks now and the leaks aren’t stopping any time soon. OLED Display on Monday revealed an image of what is purportedly the LG Optimus 3D 2, a phone that many rumors have suggested might make its debut during the trade show. Early rumors suggested
Apple: Fair Labor Association Will Inspect Foxconn Plants
Apple on Monday announced that the Fair Labor Association (FLA) has started to inspect Foxconn’s plants in Shenzhen and Chengdu, China. Foxconn is one of the Cupertino-based company’s largest manufacturer of popular products such as the iPad and iPhone. “We believe that workers everywhere have the right to a safe and fair work environment, which is
Image of Motorola’s First Intel-powered Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Phone Leaked
During the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this year, Intel announced that it was partnering with Motorola Mobility to launch the first Intel-powered smartphones. Now, a leaked image from Pocketnow suggests that Motorola Mobility not only has an Intel-powered smartphone in the works, but also one powered by Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The device will no doubt
Apple Rumored To Announce 4G LTE Quad-core iPad 3 On March 7th (UPDATED)
Will the iPad rumors stop? Not anytime soon, it seems. We’ve heard dozens and dozens of whispers about the iPad 3 and new gossip just surfaced today. According to iMore, Apple is prepping to release the highly anticipated follow-up to the iPad 2 on March 7th. Additionally, the website reiterates earlier reports that suggest the iPad
Nokia’s Mobile World Congress Announcements Possibly Spilled
Nokia has already had a busy year; the company recently announced the Lumia 900 for AT&T during the Consumer Electronics Show and it is already prepping to announce several new devices during this month’s Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona. Nokia will launch an international version of the Lumia 900, Pocketnow said Monday, although it is unclear
Apple iPhone Micro USB Adapter Video Unboxing
When the European Union mandated that all cell phone manufacturers move over to a universal standard of using MicroUSB for charging, it left many wondering how Apple would get around the law. The Cupertino-based company is famous for its proprietary 30-pin connector, and it was hard to fathom that they would change their designs to comply with
Greatest Video Game Ending Ever? Call of Duty: Black Ops
Hey, don’t shoot the messenger. This one comes from the Guinness Book of World Records. More than 13,000 gamers were asked to pick their favorite video game ending for this “official” ranking. 50 games were placed from worst to best, and Call of Duty: Black Ops earned the top spot. Here’s the full list of games
Google Receives Approval from the EU for Motorola Purchase
Google’s $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility cleared a major hurdle today as the European Union gave its blessing to the deal. As we reported last week, it looked all but certain that the EU was going to give its blessing to the proposed acquisition of Motorola Mobility by Google. The decision was made official
Meet Todd Haselton! Inside the Herd (The Newest Buffalo)
Introduction Name: Todd Haselton aka: @robotodd Position: Senior Editor, Mobile What I Do in the Herd I live and breathe mobile! I serve as TechnoBuffalo’s senior editor of mobile where I spend my days browsing feeds for the latest breaking news stories, traveling to trade shows around the world, unboxing and filming devices and bringing
Mozilla Planning Metro-Themed Firefox for Windows 8
Mozilla has announced that it hopes to have a Metro-themed version of the Firefox browser ready for testing by the second quarter.
U.K.’s ITV Says They Have Not Warned Apple Over the Use of the Name for its Rumored TV
Although Apple has yet to confirm that its releasing a television, rumors circulated today that one U.K, broadcaster has already informed them that they had better stay away from the name “iTV.”
HTC Endeavor (HTC Edge) Specs Appear In Leaked ROM
The HTC Edge first leaked back in November, and was rumored to be the Taiwanese company’s first Tegra 3 quad-core smartphone. Just a couple of days ago, we discovered that its name was changed to the HTC Endeavor internally, and now we have the device’s internal specifications, thanks to a leaked ROM. As expected, the
More iPad 3 Parts Surface to Strengthen Rumors of Retina Display, New Camera
A number of components reportedly destined for Apple’s third-generation iPad have surfaced today, strengthening claims that the new device will boast a high-resolution Retina Display from Sharp, a much-improved rear facing camera, and a new 30-pin dock connector. The components were obtained by iLab Factory, which found after receiving them that they all fit together
iCEnhancer 2.0 Makes GTA IV Look Very Pretty
If you game on a PC and you’re a big fan of Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto IV, it might be time to install an update to a modification and dive back into Liberty City. iCEnhancer has been updated to version 2.0, and the brand new digs have the world of GTA IV looking very releastic
Samsung Unveils 7-Inch Galaxy Tab 2 Powered By Ice Cream Sandwich
Samsung has unveiled a new 7-inch tablet this morning called the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2. The device packs a 1GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM. But its most exciting attribute is its Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. The new device measures just 10.5mm thick and it’s Samsung’s first tablet to run the latest Android
Google TV Gets New YouTube App That Promises to be Faster & Smoother
After teasing “big announcements” for the Google TV on its Facebook page yesterday, Google has issued what seems to be the first of those in the form of a brand new YouTube app that promises to be easier, faster, and smoother than before. The new app is available to download from the Android Market now,
Apple’s Eddy Cue Accepts Special Merit Grammy on Behalf of Steve Jobs [Video]
The Recording Academy announced back in December that it would be honoring Apple’s co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs with a Special Merit Grammy Award in recognition of his contribution to the music industry through products like the iPod and the iTunes Music Store. Apple’s Senior Vice President of Internet Software Eddie Cue picked up
T-Mobile U.K. Confirms It Does Not Cap Data Download Speeds At 1Mbps
Following rumors that suggested T-Mobile may be capping 3G data speeds at 1Mbps for customers in the U.K., the company has released a statement to confirms these claims are false, and that its download speeds are unrestricted on every plan. Rumors began shortly after the carrier launched its very attractive Full Monty plan, which offers
Buffalo Gear: Incase DSLR Pro Pack, Olympus OM-D and NERF Lazer Tag
As unabashed gadget lovers, TechnoBuffalo is always on the look out for the latest innovations in design, function and user experience. Unfortunately, we just don’t have the capacity to cover every product out there and, as a result, many worthwhile products subsequently don’t get the coverage they deserve. That’s why we’re introducing a weekly roundup
AT&T Looks to be Getting Set for Family Data Plans
It appears that shared family data plans are inching closer to being a reality for AT&T customers.





























