Samsung Demands to See iPhone 5 and iPad 3 Models

 

Samsung Demands to See iPhone 5 and iPad 3 Models Apple vs Samsung 300x217In an apparent ‘tit for tat’ move, Samsung has boldly demanded what no company has done before – asking Apple to share the prototype or final product of the iPhone 5 and the next gen iPad 3 with the legal representative of the company. This move was done possibly in response to earlier demand by Apple to see the slew of final and prototype products Samsung has under its sleeve – a move that has been granted by the Federal judge.

The courtroom battle between Apple and Samsung started when the Cupertino-based company accused Samsung of copying the design of its phones and tablets, as well as the UI. There have been endless bickering back and forth between the two companies ever since.

Samsung’s legal representative has set the middle of June as the deadline for Apple to come forth with their final product lineups to be examined by them. Failing that, the company will welcome the most current development of the devices.

While Apple did get its wish granted, partly because the products that Apple complained about have been officially released in the market, Samsung may not get the same treatment. Either way, it’s an interesting development and the results will be hard to predict. We’re hoping for a kiss and makeup ending though.

[via slashgear]

Best Buy Resumes Selling the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer

Best Buy Resumes Selling the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer EEE pad transformer 300x266If you’ve been following the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer for a while, you probably know it is too hard to get your hands on one — unless you’re willing to pay an extra hundred or so, which honestly ruins the whole deal. For those who’ve been waiting eagerly to get their hands on one of the Transformers, we’ve got some great news for you — the device is now available in stock at BestBuy!

The device was released last month on 26th but was sold out on the same day everywhere almost overnight. Ever since then, buying the Asus Transformer has been an improbable option, so if you want one, you’ll have to act soon because history would suggest the stock would more than likely be sold out soon.

 

For only $400, you’ll receive a dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 powered Honeycomb tablet that packs some impressive hardware like a 10.1 inch IPS touch-screen display (protected by Gorilla Glass), 1GB of RAM, 16GB of hard drive and pretty much everything else the $600 Motorola Xoom offers.

We’re not really sure how much stock they have left but this seems to be one of the longest time (if not the longest) an online retailer has shown the Transformer in stock — perhaps an indication of ASUS taking the bull by the horns and ramping up the production? We’ll keep our fingers crossed.

Sprint Getting HTC Evo 3D on June 4?

Sprint Getting HTC Evo 3D on June 4? HTC Evo 3D 300x270Can you smell that whiff of 3D scent in the air? It’s probably the smell of HTC Evo 3D. While it won’t be the first device to come with glasses-free 3D display, it has the honor of being one of the first 3D smartphones in the world – a title the phone probably shares with LG Optimus 3D. And what do you know, it seems HTC Evo 3D is coming in 2 weeks’ time on Sprint – that’s June 4.

 

 

According to a leaked internal memo down at Radio Shack, it was revealed that the HTC Evo 3D is going to be released on June 4. RadioShack is the same bunch who announced they were accepting pre-order of the phone last week for a mere $50.

It’s understandable if you think that the 3D is a gimmick, but gimmick can sell devices. Plus, you’d have a fun first month shooting 3D video of yourself. Apart from the 3D gimmick, the HTC Evo 3D can hold its ground when it comes to the specs.  From the phone’s snappy 1.2GHz Snapdragon processor, 4.3-inch 960 x 540 display, Android 2.3 Gingerbread to its 4G WiMax connectivity.

You can check out sample pictures taken by the phone’s 5-megapixels rear camera on this Picasa account. These are just plain 2D pictures though.

Motorola Droid 3 Specs Confirmed Again; To Release in June?

Specs of the Motorola Droid 3 have leaked before in the past. This time, another reliable source has confirmed to Techno Buffalo what the world already knew. These are the confirmed specs of the Motorola Droid 3, which is heading for Verizon.

Motorola Droid 3 Specs Confirmed Again; To Release in June? Droid 3

The Droid 3 will receive some screen estate boost as it now carries a 4-inch screen with qHD. It is expected to come with a dual-core processor – either an Nvidia Tegra 2 or TI OMAP 4430 one. There will be an 8-megapixel rear camera, front camera for video chat, and HDMI out. It will also boast a 5-row physical keyboard, allowing you type out numbers without pressing down the function button.

Unfortunately, it seems you can’t call off the search for the perfect phone just yet. Unlike many of its cousins that boast 4G LTE connectivity, the Droid 3 does not. For that feature, we suspect you will have to wait for the next iteration, presumably the Droid 4, umm, 4G.

The Droid 3 has appeared in Best Buy’s inventory system early this month. While Verizon hasn’t revealed the official launch date of the phone, reports indicate a June release. For the pricing, you’ll need to wait until it has been officially announced or is leaked.