AT&T and Samsung Mobile Special Event Date: Galaxy S2 or Tablets

AT&T and Samsung Mobile are preparing for its special event on May 5 and everyone is hoping that it will announce the new Galaxy S2 to USA.

This special event on May 5, 2011 at 5 – 6PM will feature product demos and executive remarks, hopefully it is the Samsung Galaxy SII and if not then we would like what IntoMobile suggests and that’s the Infuse 4G for AT&T.

There maybe a chance that the event will reveal a new tablet PC could be an Android 3.0 Honeycomb beauty on its way who knows. The event could announce any of the above, or even a new Galaxy Tab or a new Windows Phone 7 smartphone, all speculation at the moment so just have to sit back and wait.

What do you think the AT&T and Samsung Mobile Event will announce? Please post all your comments in the area provided below. Have some fun

BlackBerry PlayBook Android Apps Demo Video

As you probably know it is Research In Motion’s intention to allow Android application to play nice on their BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, and apparently RIM has now demonstrated said Android app on their tablet at BlackBerry World 2011.

And of course we have a video of that demonstration for your viewing pleasure below courtesy of Slash Gear via Android Community and by way of Ewan Macleod at Socialcam. The video demo unfortunately only lasts 30 seconds so doesn’t really show a great deal.

Apparently Android apps for the BlackBerry PlayBook will each run their own virtual machine that are delivered to the user as regular shortcuts with the emulator auto-loading.

Word is developers will submit apps to Research In Motion independently of the Android Market whereby RIM will approve submitted apps themselves and the Android apps will be made available via BlackBerry App World.

So with that said, all you need do is head on down, hit that play button and check out this very short demo video of Android apps on the BlackBerry PlayBook…enjoy.

Jailbreak for iPad 2 by Geohot: p0sixninja Challenge

p0sixninja has challenged famous hacker Geohot to jailbreak the Apple iPad 2 and he has accepted even though he does not have an iPad.

Gamepur and TiPB have reported that the jailbreak for iPad 2 is coming soon thanks to p0sixninja challenging Geohot by dumping the iPad 2 bootrom in front of me, hopefully we can see some light at the end of the tunnel fairly soon.

There have been many jailbreaks for the iPhone 4 such as Sn0wBreeze etc but nothing has been done for the iPad 2, but this is all about to happen very soon and owners of the Apple tablet will be very happy indeed.

There is not a lot to go on at the moment but please keep coming back because we will have plenty more news covering this as soon as we hear more. Please join us on Facebook or Twitter for instant updates.

Whilst on the subject please be aware that there is a fake jailbreak for the iPad 2 floating around called A5-2LiB02, for more information on this we suggest you visit iSmashPhone

iOS 4.3.3 With Location Bug Fix Expected Soon

As you are probably aware iOS devices have a location tracking bug that tracks your movements, and Apple is aware of this and has said they will release a fix for the location bug with the release of iOS 4.3.3, which is expected in the next few weeks.

Well according to 9to5 Mac the guys over at the Boy Genius Report have got hold of iOS 4.3.3 but as yet haven’t loaded the operating system onto their iPhone, but they do have the low down on what the new OS will deliver.

So here’s what you can expect when Apple pushes out iOS 4.3.3…no longer back up the location database to iTunes…when location services are turned off, the location database will be entirely deleted…a reduction in the size of the location database…iPod bug fixes…improvements to the battery life.

So far that’s all that is known about iOS 4.3.3 but no doubt once the guys dig into the OS more will be found out, and of course as soon as we hear anything we’ll pass it along.

Incipio Launches Five New Cases Designed for BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet

Incipio announced today the latest versions of five popular cases specifically designed for the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. The lineup includes feather, Premium Kickstand, Executive Kickstand, Hive, and SILICRYLIC Kickstand. Constructed from high-performance materials, the innovative solutions offer superior design and excellent protection. Incipio plans to debut the new products at the 2011 BlackBerry World conference, which takes place May 3-5 in Orlando, Florida.

feather

Incipio’s top-selling case design is available for the new BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. feather is made of an ultra-light, ultra-strong polymer for light as a feather, form-fitting, durable protection without the added bulk. Measuring less than 1mm in thickness, the feather is loved for its slim, sleek, and sexy look.

MSRP: $34.99

Premium Kickstand

Watch videos hands-free with the Premium Kickstand Nylon Case for BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. With three adjustable viewing angles and one additional typing mode, the versatile Premium Kickstand ensures protection and increased functionality with a classy design.

MSRP: $39.99

Executive Kickstand

Made with a premium leather exterior, the Executive Kickstand takes the business professional look a step further. Watch videos hands-free with the Executive Kickstand Case for BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. With three adjustable viewing angles, and additional typing mode, this versatile case ensures protection and increased functionality.

MSRP: $49.99

Hive

The Hive Honeycomb Silicone Case for the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet features a honeycomb pattern and an ergonomic design, providing superior grip for gaming, watching videos, or surfing the web.

MSRP: $34.99

SILICRYLIC Kickstand

Combining the shock-absorbing protection of silicone with the rigid, hard shell protection of a polycarbonate frame, the SILICRYLIC Kickstand for BlackBerry PlayBook tablet merges the best of both worlds into one protective case solution. Now built with an integrated Kickstand, you can view content hands free with this all-in-one case.

MSRP: $39.99

Today’s Mobile News in Brief (May 2, 2011)

As reported here on Cell Phones Etc. and across the Web, here’s your daily brief on what happened in the world of mobile phones this Monday, May 2nd, 2011.

Apple to fix location tracking bug in iOS 4.3.3; due out soon
Apple promised an update to address the tracking issue, and based on this report, it looks like it’ll come in the form of iOS 4.3.3. It’s expected to be out in the next two weeks, if not earlier, and will make modications as to how the data file in question is handled, such as reducing its file size and disabling backup to iTunes. It will also be deleted if Location Services is turned off. These improvements are certainly a welcome development, but where’s the added encryption layer they promised?
BGR

RIM announces BlackBerry 7 OS with better browser and BlackBerry Balance, but no legacy support
RIM has officially announced the newest iteration of the mobile platform as BlackBerry 7 (formerly known as BlackBerry 6.1). This new BlackBerry OS boasts of an enhanced browser with HTML5 support and Just-In-Time JavaScript, voice-activated universal search, and BlackBerry Balance, a new feature that separate personal content from work. It’s a good step up from BlackBerry 6.1, but the bad news is it won’t be available as an update for old and current in-market devices. Sorry guys. You’ll have to buy a new ‘Berry to get a hold of this new BlackBerry OS.
Engadget

BlackBerry Bold 9900 / 9930 gets official, finally touch and type
We knew it was coming, and now, it’s finally here. The BlackBerry Bold Bold 9900 (GSM)/9930 (CDMA) are the newest handsets to join RIM’s Bold smartphone series. The Touch may have been dropped from its official name, but make no mistake, both these phones are touchscreen-enabled. Consistent with prior reports, the Bold 9900/9930 feature a 2.8-inch touchscreen, 5-megapixel camera, NFC support, and runs on a 1.2GHz processor complemented by 768MB RAM and 8GB on-board memory. These are also the first in a new line of RIM smartphones that have the new BlackBerry 7 as its OS. Both Bold touch smartphones are scheduled to roll out this summer.
BGR

Sn0wbreeze brings untethered jailbreak to Verizon iPhone for Windows users
Here’s good news for you Verizon iPhone users out there. You can now jailbreak your iOS 4.3.7 iPhone using the newest version of sn0wbreeze. This is completely untethered, but unfortunately, is only available for Windows platform. Mac users can use the redsn0w jailbreak, but unlike this updated version of sn0wbreeze, that one’s tethered.
Engadget

BlackBerry Bold 9900 coming to Virgin Mobile
The BlackBerry Bold 990 is confirmed coming to Canada. Virgin Mobile Canada is the first out the door to announce they’ll be adding the BlackBerry Bold 9900 to their line-up. No exact release date was mentioned, but news that it is coming should be good enough for now. We’re expecting a host of other carriers to be making their respective announcements soon, and we’re pretty sure Bell will be one of them since they now own Virgin Mobile Canada. Pricing, understandable, is still yet to be known. More on this soon.
Mobilesryup

iOS 4.3.3 rumored to be coming within next two weeks with fix for location tracking issue

Apple promised last week that it would address the iPhone tracking issue in a software update in the "next few weeks," and BGR is now reporting that the update is coming within the next two weeks, or "possibly sooner." What's more, the site says that it's actually been sent an early version of the iOS update, and that it does indeed no longer back up the location database to iTunes -- the size of the database is also said to be reduced, and it's apparently deleted altogether when Location Services are turned off. Somewhat notably, BGR says that the update includes some further battery life improvements as well, although it also notes that it hasn't actually tried it out just yet -- it is promising additional details, though.

Samsung stylish slider SGH-T249 to hit in Canada

With a simple, timeless design, the T249 is an affordable, user-friendly, and all-around intuitive phone you can rely on when you need it. With multiple texting options (including picture messaging), a 1.3 MP camera, an MP3 player, games, web browsing and Bluetooth capabilities, this stylish slider phone has everything you need to stay in touch with your closest friends and family

Stylish slider design

With a stylish, yet easy-to-use vertical slider design and a simple, intuitive interface, the T249 is down-to-earth both inside and out. And with picture and ringer caller ID, you’ll see exactly who’s calling straight away.

Multiple messaging capabilities

Whether you want to drop a quick note to a friend or let your family know where you are, the easy to use T9 text messaging system lets you stay in touch with those dearest to you – quickly and easily. And with photo messaging, you can share precious moments with your friends and family right away.

1.3 MP Camera with 4x digital zoom

With a 1.3MP on board, you’ll never miss the chance to capture a special moment. And with 4x digital zoom, you can get even closer to the action.

Preloaded Games

T249 turns free time into fun time because it comes with a selection of games you can play anywhere. You can also download from a selection of arcade classics, casino favourites, puzzle games and more.

Web-enabled

Bring the Web along – in your pocket or bag. Web2go lets you surf the Net, catch breaking news, see sports scores, check the weather forecast, and more on the go.