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Articles by Sam Hobson

Sam Hobson is an Afro-Latino computer nerd. He enjoys all kinds of technology and innovations, and is an intermediate programmer. Currently, he's a junior in High School, and when he's not doing something computer nerdy, you'll find him at the basketball courts or the poker tables.

Zune and HTC Diamond: Distant Cousins?
November 4, 2009 – 5:34 pm | Comments
Zune and HTC Diamond: Distant Cousins?

So I’ve noticed for a while now, that when I look at the Zune 120 and HTC Diamond and the Zune HD and the HTC Diamond 2, I see a bit of a resemblance in …

Blackra1n Updated
October 26, 2009 – 4:52 pm | Comments
Blackra1n Updated

Blackra1n, the tool to jailbreak iPhone OS 3.1 – 3.1.2 had been updated to RC2.  It fixes a few things that were present in RC1 such as 3G and tethering issues, and problems with the …

Google Sync Over Exchange: My Thoughts
October 16, 2009 – 11:11 pm | Comments
Google Sync Over Exchange: My Thoughts

A while back Google introduced Sync for iPhone and Windows Mobile.  It worked by using the MS  Exchange protocol, so you could sync your contacts and calendar without any extra software.
Recently they updated it, now …

In-App Purchases from iPhone
October 16, 2009 – 6:03 am | Comments
In-App Purchases from iPhone

Have you ever noticed, especially with games, that there is always a “lite/demo” and “full” version of software in the app store?  Not really a problem for me, but Apple’s new feature to developers …

BlackBerry Storm 2 Reviews
October 15, 2009 – 6:22 pm | Comments
BlackBerry Storm 2 Reviews

RIM’s second installment in the touch screen world, the BlackBerry Storm 2, has received alot of praise for addressing problems that were present in its predecessor.  Here are some of the reviews from sites.

BlackBerry …

Jailbreak iPhone OS 3.1.2 with BlackRa1n
October 14, 2009 – 6:05 am | Comments

Geohot, the creator of the original iPhone jailbreak, has recently put out BlackRa1n, a tool to jailbreak iPhone OS 3.1.2.  It’s a very simple tool, just plug in your iPhone, click the button, and it’s …

What’s Your Smartphone/PDA History?
October 11, 2009 – 11:59 am | Comments
What’s Your Smartphone/PDA History?

Ok, so after Chris Leckness’s post on Windows Mobile’s history and over-exaggerated death, I sort of felt a little nostalgic.
So I ask everyone, what is YOUR Smartphone/PDA history?  Maybe you started late with WinMo …

Photoshop.com For iPhone
October 10, 2009 – 12:59 pm | Comments
Photoshop.com For iPhone

This is Adobe’s version of Photoshop for the iPhone.  Well, that’s what they call it anyway.  It’s not really the big advanced photo editor we know on Windows and Macs.  It’s more of a basic …

US Nokia E72 Up For Pre-Order On Amazon
October 3, 2009 – 11:21 pm | Comments
US Nokia E72 Up For Pre-Order On Amazon

The successor to the E71 is up for pre-order on Amazon for $469. The US version with 3G.  It’s a really cool looking phone, and it certainly looks like it succeeds the E71.  Unlike …

Samsung Propel Pro Review
September 25, 2009 – 8:20 pm | Comments
Samsung Propel Pro Review

A few weeks ago I got a Samsung Propel Pro after my beloved BlackBerry went for a swim.  I’m posting my thoughts on the phone here to give other folks an idea of what its …

Omnia II + Verizon = No Cube
September 22, 2009 – 3:35 pm | Comments
Omnia II + Verizon = No Cube

Oh no they didn’t!
Yes they did, Verizon Wireless had modified their version of the Samsung Omnia II, removing the cube and replacing it with that triangle shaped thing.  Not to big, but I thought …

Touch Pro 2 Is In AT&T’s System As Tilt 2
September 19, 2009 – 4:30 pm | Comments
Touch Pro 2 Is In AT&T’s System As Tilt 2

The Touch Pro 2 is slated for an October 18 release on AT&T, and this screen is proof that AT&T will have it.  It will be called the Tilt 2.
via WMExperts

iTwinge: The iPhone Keyboard You Either Love Or Hate
September 17, 2009 – 3:52 pm | Comments
iTwinge: The iPhone Keyboard You Either Love Or Hate

Meet iTwinge, the accessory for the iPhone that supposedly will increase your typing speed by 30%-40%.  From the picture, it appears to be a sleeve that fits over the bottom half of the iPhone …

Warranties and Water Damage: unfair or UNFAIR?
September 8, 2009 – 6:04 pm | Comments

My story: Yesterday I was painting and splashed some water all over my phone while cleaning up.  The keyboard started crapping out on me and registering buttons I wasn’t even pressing.  The SIM card reader …

Another XPERIA X2 Video, Now In HD
September 7, 2009 – 6:19 pm | Comments

A while back I posted a video showing some of the features of Sony Ericsson’s XPERIA X2 phone.  Well here’s another one which shows the phone’s features in a little more depth.  It shows the …

BlackBerry Enhanced Gmail Plugin: A Review
August 26, 2009 – 7:57 pm | Comments
BlackBerry Enhanced Gmail Plugin: A Review

A few days ago, RIM released a plugin for the BlackBerry that adds enhanced support for Gmail accounts, including conversation style viewing, stars, and labels.
I’ve taken the time to play with it, and in all …

Pre Commercial Copies Apple, Isn’t Creepy
August 21, 2009 – 8:23 pm | Comments

Instead of the strange commercials us American’s get, Canada gets an ad for their Palm Pre that is basically a knockoff of the American iPhone ads.  The Canadian carrier Bell put out the above ad …

BlackBerry App World Up On The Interwebs
August 19, 2009 – 1:57 pm | Comments
BlackBerry App World Up On The Interwebs

RIM just launched the online desktop version of BlackBerry App World.  It used to just be a client on the phone.  With the online version, you can browse all of the available apps and search …

“Hello From Seattle”
August 19, 2009 – 1:42 pm | Comments
“Hello From Seattle”

Like all the Zunes before it, the Zune HD will also have Microsoft’s short message “Hello from Seattle” on it.  What makes it different from the others is that it has the text on the …

The Most Badass Feature You Ever Seen!
August 12, 2009 – 4:56 pm | Comments
The Most Badass Feature You Ever Seen!

My friends, you are about to see the coolest feature that Bluetooth can provide
How about that?  My computer provides caller ID for my phone.  It even acts as a headset with my speakers …