LG Optimus series gets a new logo
18 Feb 2012 1:23pm GMT LG unveiled a new logo for its Optimus smartphones (and tablets), designed to “accentuate the metallic edges and slim shape of the 2012 smartphone line-up.” Moreover, the logo is said to “embody modern and seamless simplicity,” which is apparently the core for LG’s design philosophy for mobile devices. And the new logo is just a start – the Korean company is also preparing to launch “superior smartphones” that “bring design prestige”...
The Atlantic Resort & Spa offers Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 to its guests
18 Feb 2012 1:22pm GMT After getting Phoenix Suns on board, Samsung has managed to score another partner to use its Galaxy Tab 10.1. This time it’s The Atlantic Hotel Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which will equip more than 100 premium guest rooms with Sammy’s Android tablets, enabling guests to access hotel services such as in-room dining and spa appointments, as well as web browsing, local news, and custom applications. Every tablet comes with iGet, a custom tablet platform and user...
YouMail now allows users to change their Caller ID image
18 Feb 2012 11:51am GMT YouMail, the company behind the popular visual voice-mail service, launched a new service to allow any owner of a US phone number to control their personal brand through caller ID. In that sense, the company launched a new website at who.youmail.com where users can enter their phone number and see what their current caller ID says. Then, if they don’t like what they see, update it by connecting to Facebook and/or filling out a simple form. From then on, any call to anyone in the YouMail...
Samsung Epic 4G Touch Ice Cream Sandwich update in works
18 Feb 2012 11:49am GMT We all know Samsung will rollout the Android 4.0 update for its super-popular Galaxy S II smartphone later this year. However, Sprint customers may be wondering whether they’ll have to wait longer, since their particular version of the device (Epic 4G Touch) is specific, made to sing along the carrier’s WiMAX network. Plus, Sprint (and other mobile operators for that matter) always want to test the phone software thoroughly before releasing it to the general public, the process that...
Barclays Pingit makes money transfers easy for Brits
18 Feb 2012 11:47am GMT Barclays Pingit is a new money-sending service launched by one of UK’s largest bank. Using it, some 1.9 million Barclays’ customers are able to make instant money transfers to anyone with a UK-based mobile phone and a current account with any UK bank. And that’s like a start with Barclays promising to extend Pingit to all UK banking customers by early March. Available as a free download, the application works on the iPhone, Android and BlackBerry smartphones and allows users...