By Brandon Russell |
A study conducted by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control revealed almost 50 percent of teens admit to texting while driving. That’s an alarming statistic, as io9 points out, particularly because more teens now die annually from this epidemic than they do from drunk…
By Brandon Russell |
Buried deep beneath Nokia’s fancy new Lumia 925 announcement, the company also revealed its new Smart Camera features will come to older Lumia devices. Referred to as “Amber,” the software update, which Nokia explained to TechnoBuffalo in an interview, will let users capture 10 images…
By Todd Haselton |
BlackBerry on Tuesday announced that this summer it will offer a free version of BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) for Android and iOS devices. We’ve been hearing the rumors that BlackBerry had these plans for years, and it seems almost too little too late. Think about it:…
By Sean P. Aune |
One of the most exciting announcements this morning at BlackBerry Live was that the company’s beloved messaging app, BlackBerry Messenger, would finally be coming to both Android and iOS platforms this summer. As with any software undertaking of this size, it is sure to have…
By Todd Haselton |
We’re here reporting from BlackBerry Live in Orlando, Florida where we just had a chance to check out the freshly announced BlackBerry Q5. The device will launch this summer around the globe and is aimed at emerging markets and sits at the lower-end of BlackBerry’s…
By Sean P. Aune |
BlackBerry Messenger is receiving a new feature called Channels that will allow you to communicate with a social network created around the popular messaging platform. Announced at BlackBerry Live in Orlando, Fla. this morning, BBM Channels will be rolling out through out the summer and…
By Todd Haselton |
Blackberry CEO Thorsten Heins just confirmed that BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) will launch for iOS and Android later this summer. It will be free and allows all users to connect to one another, but it will be the most robust on BlackBerry 10. It requires iOS…
By Sean P. Aune |
Verizon announced this morning at BlackBerry Live that it will be launching the BlackBerry Q10 in the near future. So far the carrier has only put up a page where you can sign up for updates, but no information as of yet on pricing or…
By Sean P. Aune |
Sprint announced this morning from BlackBerry Live in Orlando, Fla. that it will be launching the BlackBerry Q10 this summer. The Now Network did not announce a price for the handset as of yet, but you can sign up at its site for notifications for…
By Sean P. Aune |
T-Mobile has announced that the BlackBerry Q10 will be available in June for $99.99 down with 24 monthly payments of $20. Business customers can also pick up the Q10 beginning at $119.99 depending on the qualifying plan they choose. You can sign up for notifications…
By Sean P. Aune |
BlackBerry unveiled its latest QWERTY handset this morning at BlackBerry Live in Orlando, Fla., the BlackBerry Q5. Aimed at emerging markets, this new handset will be available in black, red, pink and white and will launch with global partners this summer. BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins…
By Brandon Russell |
Improving on an already excellent design takes tremendous skill and vision. Apple did it, and HTC did it. And Nokia on Tuesday joined that illustrious club with its new Lumia 925, a reimagined take on the company’s popular 920. If you had your eye on…
By Brandon Russell |
With smartphone theft on the rise, New York City officials are growing more and more concerned with public safety. Devices aren’t just being snatched from tabletops or bar counters; thieves are holding consumers up at knife and even gunpoint, threatening serious physical harm over the…
By Brandon Russell |
Just in time for the summer months, Sony has announced a new handset that will certainly appeal to the beach bums across the world. Known as the Xperia ZR, Sony’s new handset features “the highest level of water-resistance,” allowing users to capture photos and video…
By Brandon Russell |
Samsung is allegedly prepping an entire family lineup of Galaxy S4 devices, and one of those is the S4 mini. Expected to launch with a 4.3-inch display, 1.6GHz dual-core processor and 8-megapixel camera, the mini is a more trimmed down version of Samsung’s latest flagship,…
By TechnoBuffalo Team |
Google I/O 2013 kicks off on Wednesday, May 15 with a keynote that is sure to bring us lots of news about the company’s upcoming plans for Android, Glass, Nexus products and more. Be sure to join us from live coverage at the event.…
By Brandon Russell |
T-Mobile customers who own the Samsung Galaxy S III are getting updated to Android 4.1.2 today, bringing Multi-Window, Sound Balance and Blocking Mode support. It’s not the very latest version, but it’s a step in the right direction. Other new features include enhanced camera options,…
By Todd Haselton |
Google I/O is a massive event that will take place Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. The company knows that the floors of the Moscone Center in San Francisco will be buzzing with developers and press alike, and it wants to help improve the…
By Brandon Russell |
From a consumer perspective, this week’s Google I/O will be relatively light. We’ll see customary Android improvements, and maybe a product or two. But otherwise Google is allegedly planning to focus on its relationship with developers. It sounds like Android 4.3 and other improvements to…
By TechnoBuffalo Team |
BlackBerry Live kicks off on Tuesday, May 14 with a keynote that is sure to bring us lots of news about the company’s upcoming plans for BlackBerry 10, and possibly the rumored R10 handset. Be sure to join us from live coverage at the event.…
By Todd Haselton |
Verizon reached out to TechnoBuffalo on Monday alerting us that it will now launch the Galaxy S4 online and in stores starting on May 23, one week earlier than the wireless carrier originally stated. That means Samsung was able to deliver enough devices to meet…
By Todd Haselton |
Google’s annual developer conference I/O kicks off on Wednesday, May 15 at 9 a.m. PT sharp and it’s one of the biggest technology events of the year. Google I/O has been the conference during which the company has announced the majority of Android updates, new…
By Jon Rettinger |
For months, reports swirled around a tweaked version of Nokia’s Lumia 920 heading to Verizon, and last week we finally saw the device become official. While the device itself isn’t a revolutionary leap over what AT&T users have had access to since last year, there…
By Brandon Russell |
Nokia’s Lumia 928 may be the latest in a long line of solid Windows Phone devices, but its upcoming Lumia 925, code named Catwalk, could be the company’s crown jewel. In fact, Nokia is so excited to share the device that it’s already teasing its…
