Google recently started to push out an update to the Android Market for Android phones running Froyo and higher. Since I couldn’t possibly wait my turn in line, I went ahead and downloaded the APK that contained the new market manually. In case you’re wondering what all the fuss is about, check out our video detailing the changes in this version of the Android Market.

Welcome back to part 3 of Gadgetell’s “Can you spot the fake?” We’ve been looking at counterfeits: the problem and an evaluation of both real and fake Beats by Dre Tour earphones. Today, we’re going to get up close with Monster, the manufacturer behind the Beats by Dre. We’ll also reveal which earphones were real more »

Welcome back to our exclusive look at counterfeits in the electronics industry. Today, we’re going to put your senses to work in trying to figure out which is fake and which is authentic. It will become instantly clear that the knock off producers are working very hard to copy ever facet of not only the more »

It looks like Verizon still has quite a bit in store for us this year in terms of new releases. The goodies include everything from the Android-running LG enV Pro to the FiveSpot modem, several BlackBerry models and even the Motorola Stingray tablet. Of course, that last one is technically listed for Q1 2011. Nonetheless, more »

According to some recently leaked internal screenshots, it looks like Verizon has begun training the employees on the ins & outs of the BlackBerry Bold 9650 (aka the Tour with Wi-Fi). Unfortunately at this point there is still nothing official coming from Verizon. But on the positive side, the Bold 9650 is going to come more »

Finally SiriusXM! 8 months after the release of the iPhone/iPod Touch app, you finally release the BlackBerry version. Thank you! As a BlackBerry owner and longtime XM subscriber I’m thrilled. The app gives BlackBerry users access to 120 channels of music (most of it commercial free!) news, talk and sports. Some will be disappointed that more »

The New York Times seems to have been busy with mobile news today, first we saw the $100 off offer on a Samsung Go netbook and now they have unveiled a free mobile app for select BlackBerry handsets. The newly released app will allow users to browse the New York Times online or cache the more »

It is no secret that Bill and Melinda Gates are generous in terms of charity work, and it also seems that they are willing to open up their home to one lucky bidder. In the name of charity of course. Each year they participate in a charity auction, at which one of the items that more »

Just yesterday, Sprint executive David Owens took some time and did a live chat for Sprint customers and in that chat were some interesting tidbits. To begin, plenty of Android users have been wondering about the Hero. Well he confirmed that the HTC Hero, along with the yet-to-be released Samsung Moment would both be getting more »

For those BlackBerry owners who were holding out hope of seeing OS 5.0 come to their handset, here is the list of the devices that will be the chosen lucky few. Of course, this list will most likely make some happy and some angry, but hey, there had to be some kind of cut off. more »