What NOT to put on your Christmas list: iPad (or any other tablet).
I have a netbook (HP Mini), so I haven't been dying for a tablet like the iPad. Ok, I'm lying. It has been tempting from time to time, especially when my clients would ask me help them setup email or some other app on their iPad. The iPad is an impressive device, and even though I'm not an Apple guy, I have been trying to justify buying one.
I know many people are probably adding an iPad to their Christmas list, and I personally was considering it, but I don't think I am now. I'd also recommend that if you take it off your list as well.
What changed my mind?
Short answer: 1st Quarter 2011 is coming
Long answer: Click continue reading below for the full explanation.
What NOT to put on your Christmas list: iPad (or any other tablet).
T-Mobile to offer real calls over wifi for Android phones
T-Mobile announced today that it will soon allow their Android phones to make calls over any wifi network. Currently this feature is only available to a few phones on the T-Mobile network (and virtually no phones on other networks).
Why is this cool?
- These calls will be FREE, and will not use any of your minutes.
- Outbound calls will use your phone's caller ID (Not available for most VOIP apps, like Google Voice)
- T-Mobile has over 8300 wifi hotspots, which many cell plans include access for free. You're not limited to T-Mobile hotspots...you can connect & make calls on ANY wifi network.
Why is this really cool?
T-Mobile to offer real calls over wifi for Android phones
New stand alone Gmail App for Android Phones
You would think the Gmail app on an Android phone would have all the advantages, especially since both were created by Google. In most cases this is true, however when it comes to upgrading the Gmail app, you could only do this by upgrading the entire Android OS version. Upgrading your phone OS is not permitted by most phone carriers (voids the warranty), and isn't something a non-geek/nerd/techie should ever try.
So here's the good news...
New stand alone Gmail App for Android Phones
Scott Stevens