Yet some more Adriana Lee articles, videos, reviews

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Lotus Elite spotted in a billboard

Post I was a fan of the original LG Lotus. (How could I not be? I’m a girl, and the thing’s shaped like a little makeup compact, fer cryin’ out loud!) A cute form factor plus an awesome qwerty keyboard? That’s a winner in my book and, no doubt,...

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WSJ: Apple tablet may ship in March for $1,000

Tablets While the industry awaits news of Google’s Nexus One, some more Apple ponderings have hit the wire — including new predictions for the long-awaited tablet. So add this to the growing rumor pile, folks: Citing unnamed people who were...

from 2010 by Adriana Lee 9

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Rumor: Are these the Apple tablet specs?

Rumors And Leaks I’ve been holding my breath, waiting to see what Apple’s potentially game-changing new tablet device might bring with it. Well, happy new year to us! Thanks to a leak of what seems like an internal document, it looks like a...

from 2010 by Adriana Lee 19

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Soldiers in Afghanistan use iPhone app to battle Taliban

Cell Phone Apps What I’ve learned from FPS computer games (and a recent outing to see Avatar) is this: When tech meets military maneuvers, things are bound to get bloody. But this is no game or work of fiction, says the UK’s Daily Mirror: In real life,...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 5

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The Apple tablet rumors (or is it iSlate?)

Business And Money Are we really on the verge of the Apple tablet? Seems so, as the rumor mill has been working in overdrive lately. First the mobile device has recently been outted as the iSlate — that is, if you believe the bloggers who’ve made like Robert...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 8

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AT&T told NY’ers: No iPhone for you! (Then took it back)

Business And Money AT&T temporarily stopped selling iPhones online to people in New York City. Why does an AT&T-NY connection ring a bell? Because it’s one of Blue’s two most data-intensive areas in the country. (The other is San Francisco.) And not that...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 12

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Wanna be a blogger? (iPhone/Apple only)

Post Some readers have been asking how to become a tech reviewer for PD, and this might be that chance. We're looking for a couple of volunteer contributors for PhoneDog's upcoming network site, TodaysiPhone.com. If you're passionate about...

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Rumor: Next iPhone to get 5MP cam and RFID

Rumors And Leaks According to Digitimes, an Apple vendor called OmniVision, which makes the CMOS image sensors in iPhones, is not only ramping up to supply 40–45 million iPhone cameras for 2010, but some of those will be 5 MP. This has lead some gossip...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 12

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Is a 7-inch Apple Tablet coming our way?

Tablets Rumors about an Apple Tablet have been swirling around for what seems like forever now. The latest is a tip received by BoyGenius Report, who has a source claiming that a 7-inch version is on the verge of launching. This is interesting,...

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Nexus One to debut as invite-only on Jan 5

Android There’s an interesting twist in the Nexus One’s slated January launch date: Apparently, Google is following the pattern set by the company’s GMail, Voice and Wave projects by limiting the Android handset’s release to only a limited number...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 11

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iPhone, BlackBerry are most popular, says Nielsen

Lifestyle Numbers are a funny thing — especially when it comes to cell phones. Separate them by company, and one brand comes out on top. But isolate different models, and suddenly another maker’s doing a happy dance. Such is the case...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 10

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Has Apple booked the Moscone West center for a June iPhone announcement?

Post San Francisco’s Moscone West convention center has been booked from June 28 to July 2, under the vague-sounding slot called "Corporate Event." Apple watchers know that June has typically been the month of iPhone announcements, and...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 4

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Verizon answers FCC inquiry on ETF fees and those mysterious $1.99 charges

Business And Money So Big Red had some ‘splaining to do, and recently had to cough up a few answers for a FCC inquiry. The commission wanted to know more about the early termination fee levied on smartphone users, who were singled out for higher fees (up to...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 8

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LG eXpo’s projector add-on gets demo’ed in Canada

Videos Looking for some projector action? I thought, since AT&T released the LG eXpo a couple weeks ago, we’d be awash in vids demonstrating the phone’s unusual attachment by now. Alas, the accessory’s not available yet, and so the vids aren’t...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 11

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Adriana’s Gift Guide: 5 iPhone accessories for the last-minute shopper

Post In the Bluetooth round-up of headsets, one of my favorite items was the MoGo Talk for iPhone. That got me thinking about other really cool accessories for the Apple handset (and there sure are a lot). We’ll be reviewing our hearts out for...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 3

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Adriana’s Gift Guide: BT earbuds, pt 5 (PinkTooth)

Bluetooth According to the National Retail Federation, more than 50% of shoppers are procrastinators! If you’re among them, check out these last-minute holiday gift items. PinkTooth by chicBuds SUMMARY: A blinged-out BT earbud...

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Adriana’s Gift Guide: BT earbuds, pt 4 (Mogo Talk for iPhone)

Bluetooth There are only a few days left in the gift-giving season, so in honor of the procrastinators in our midst (a group in which I proudly — or sadly — take part), I am spotlighting a few items that I think are great last-minute...

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Adriana’s Gift Guide: BT earbuds, pt 3 (Plantronics)

Bluetooth According to the National Retail Federation, more than 50% of shoppers are procrastinators! If you’re among them, check out these last-minute holiday gift items. Plantronics Discovery 975 SUMMARY: Elegant, simple design...

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Adriana’s Gift Guide: BT earbuds, pt 2 (Jabra)

Bluetooth According to the National Retail Federation, more than 50% of shoppers are procrastinators! If you’re among them, check out these last-minute holiday gift items. Jabra Stone SUMMARY: Unique design, especially with a...

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Adriana’s Gift Guide: BT earbuds, pt 1 (Novero)

Bluetooth Novero's TheFirstOne is a very cool-looking earbud for the trendy, with multiple carrying options and excellent call quality. Everything about this product screams quality — including the price. But any BT fans on your shopping list would...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 1

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Adriana’s Gift Guide: Bluetooth earbuds

Bluetooth According to CNN Money, holiday shoppers are procrastinating this season more than in the past five years! On average, consumers have finished less than 50% of their gift lists by the second week in December. This means that, at this...

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Newbie Android Shopper Orientation

Videos Wondering about the Android hype? Whether you're a first-time smartphone shopper or someone coming in from a different platform, Adriana's latest vid gives you a taste of what Android is all about. The Mobile Lifestyle Editor takes a quick...

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AT&T not to jack up data prices after all?

Business And Money Looks like AT&T is rethinking its initial idea of jacking up its data pricing. The Wall Street Journal reports that AT&T is now leaning toward positive reinforcement, instead of a negative financial slap across the face: The idea is that...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 12

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The Fake Steve Jobs rankles AT&T, sets iPhone protest for tomorrow

Post Do you know the Fake Steve Jobs? If not, then you may not have heard about his call to arms against AT&T. The Fake Steve, aka Newsweek columnist Dan Lyons, has been railing against AT&T's service for a while now, and on Monday, he urged...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 7

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FCC filing on Nexus One, plus iPhone vs “Google Phone” comp

Android Google’s pet project isn’t even out yet, and there’s scant little known about this device — and still, some blogs just can’t help themselves in drawing comparisons already. iSmashphone took a look at the FCC filing on Google’s Nexus One,...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 10

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iPhone App: Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Cell Phone App Reviews Here’s another personal fav: The Internet Movie Database. Who hasn’t hit up IMDb for moments when the old starstruck brain is on empty? The guy who played the Titanic’s architect? Victor Garber. Or the prior singing credits of one Glee...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 2

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Dogfight: Samsung Diva vs. Xmas ornament

Entertainment Okay just kidding about the dogfight thing. But the comparisons are pretty striking. After I just blogged about Eldar Murtazin, I see his reaction to the Samsung Diva S5150. According to the Mobile Review Editor in Chief, who's Russian,...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 4

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The next iPhone is on the way

Post Eldar Murtazin, Mobile Review’s editor in chief, sent out a Tweet earlier today that confirms a new iPhone is in the works: Foxconn received order for next generation iphone This is different from speculation from...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 16

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AT&T to change data pricing for smartphones?

Business And Money Looks like AT&T smartphone customers may have to contend with a data price hike. The Wall Street Journal reports that Ralph de la Vega, AT&T’s CEO, is considering an á la carte data pricing scheme over currently...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 12

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PhoneDog announces new iPhone site domain name

Post Hey everyone. If you’re wondering about the status of the domain name for PhoneDog’s new iPhone site, let me fill you in. First, your terrific response has helped to seal the deal on this new project, so a big THANK YOU to everyone who...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 6