Yamaha’s New TSX-140 Audio System/iPod Dock Wakes You Gently

Who needs a clock radio when you can have a clock audio system? Yamaha has a new desktop audio system with IntelliAlarm, which wakes you up with a soft fade in of music, first filtering out high frequencies, and then gradually restoring the full audio spectrum before it starts beeping.
The TSX-140 is an iPod dock too, compatible with the iPod touch and iPhone (3G/3GS/4). It can also play MP3 and WMA files stored on a USB stick, as well as FM/AM radio. Featuring twin 3½–inch bass reflex speakers and digital amplifiers, the TSX-140 boasts Yamaha’s own Concert Quality Sound and Extended Stereo.
A USB mini-B connector is included for iPod/iPhone syncing, and three front panel controls give access to source, volume, radio presets, alarm clock and equalizer functions. It also has a brightness sensor which adjusts all display LEDs to suit the ambient light level.
The Yamaha TSX-140 is now available in black, brick and gray for $399.95.

Samsung throws up hands, posts Continuum user manual on Verizon website

There is a slim possibility that come tomorrow morning, Samsung won't reveal the dual-display Continuum smartphone. But honestly, the company may not have to, as all the pertinent details have already leaked out. However, if you harbor any lingering curiosity about how that 1.8-inch secondary "ticker" display might work, you can find out right now -- the full user manual is inexplicably available on Verizon's website ahead of a formal announcement, along with the standard size comparison and 360-degree views. Find them at our source links immediately below.

LG L-03C has 3x optical zoom, 12 megapixel CCD sensor, Xenon flash -- and it can make phone calls!

Dear Nokia and Samsung, please come to reception to collect your old and busted 12 megapixel cameraphones. The new king of the phonecamera heap, in appearance at least, has arrived in the shape of LG's L-03C. It comes with a retractable 3x optical zoom lens from Pentax, a 12 megapixel CCD sensor, a Xenon flash, and a 720p movie recording mode. The L-03C is also intentionally styled to remind users of the more timeless compact camera designs of the past (and present) and it's only by entering the NTT DoCoMo OS and hitting up the dialer that you discover that it's also a cellular phone to boot. In spite of its 3-inch display and 800 x 480 resolution, this is still strictly just a featurephone, but it's sure put in a lot of work to make sure one of those features stands out. Look out for it in Japan from this January.

Fold Up This iPad Case Like Origami and Make a Stand

It's a two-in-one iPad case! We've seen a few multipurpose cases now, but Incase's Origami has a particular surfer-wetsuit-look that I really dig. It's $35 so is a lot cheaper than some of the other cases we've seen (like Griffin's Standle, at $50), and does the job of protecting iPads when put in case-form, but with a few little folds (like origami...geddit?), it turns into a stand for watching movies on and so forth. Pick it up in pink or black now. [Incase via CrunchGear]

iLIVEx Pro lets iPad users show screens using projector

The iPad is a very cool and useful tool for the average consumer and the pro user. The thing is portable, can be used for all sorts of work and play needs, and has long battery life making it perfect for on the go types. A company called StarNet Communications has unveiled a new product called iLIVEx Pro for the iPad that lets pro types use the iPad for presentations over a projector.

The iLIVEx Pro is an X11 client for the iPad that is aimed at business pros and engineers that need to make presentations or perform remote diagnostics and more using the iPad. The iLIVEx Pro displays a web browser and remote Linux or Unix desktops on VGA compatible conference room projectors and digital TVs.

The device allows users to collaborate using session shadowing feature where multiple iPad and desktop users can connect to the same remote X desktop or app. The device also allows users to create new session on remote Unix and Linux servers. The device also lets iPad users enjoy Flash content and more over 3G connections.

Omnio WOWKeys and iPhone team up to build a better Eee Keyboard

Why just dock your iPhone when you can create an iOS-based Eee Keyboard instead? What you're looking at is a Made for iPhone keyboard called WOWKeys from Omnio. The $100 USB keyboard / iPhone (3GS or 4) dock is Mac or PC compatible (note the cohabitation of the Windows flag and Command key in the prototype images after the break) featuring 15 hotkeys designed for iPhone use. Of course, you can also load up any number of apps to turn the iPhone into a media center remote control, multi-touch trackpad, and soon an AirPlay media streamer when iOS 4.2 is released. That makes the whole ensemble a pretty versatile ARM-based computer and smartphone. Someone remind us of the advantages of that $600ish Atom-based ASUS all-in-one PC running XP again?

LG L-03C is the first real point-and-shoot camera with a phone built-in

The LG L-03C is the first point-and-shoot camera phone or phone camera depending on how you want to look at it. The device is available only on DoCoMo right now and is basically a camera with a phone module crammed in rather than a phone with a digital camera inside.

The two may sound the same, but there is a key difference in that the L-03C appears to have been designed to be more functional as a camera than your average camera phone is capable of. The thing has a 12.1MP sensor and ISO setting up to 3200. The lens is a Pentax 1:2.6-5.5 and has 3x optical zoom. Optical zoom is a big deal for a camera phone/phone camera since most only have digital zoom that tends to ruin your pics.

Other features of the device include HD video recording at up to 720p, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth and 3G capability. There is no word on when/if the L-03C will make it to other

A Surefire Way to Get Some Unwanted Attention for Using an iPhone 4

As you check Twitter on your iPhone 4, passersby will think you're utterly insane, inspecting the back of the phone so intently. Little do they realize you've actually got an iOS 4 homescreen decal on the back... [Etsy via NerdApproved]

HTC said to be working on its own app store, would make a lot of Sense

Keen readers of the Financial Times will have been greeted this morning by a nice little bit of insider information regarding HTC's future software plans. We already knew the phone maker was keen to play a more active role in the softer parts of the smartphone experience it offers, but two new sources have come forward with word that HTC is actively hiring new staff in preparation for setting up its very own app store. The HTCSense.com cloud service that recently launched with the Desire HD and Desire Z Android models in Europe looks like the first step toward that goal, with its HTC Hub area already acting as an app discovery assistant -- it wouldn't be terribly difficult to include an extra section in it for HTC's own application offerings. That's not to say that this would be an Android exclusive thing, however, as HTC already boasts a selection of ten apps on Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 platform and it would seem quite logical that it'd want an organized repository where it could sort through all its wares.

GSLO at work on version of ApplePeel 520 for iPad

You may have seen that AppelPeel 520 device surface a few weeks back that is a case for the iPod touch. The ApplePeel 520 turns that iPod touch into a smartphone very much like the iPhone. The Peel 520 is offered in a number of colors and is an all around cool device.

Motorola DEFY first-impressions [Video]

T-Mobile’s Motorola DEFY has dropped with a bump onto the SlashGear test bench, but we’re not too concerned: after all, this particular smartphone is one of the few ruggedized Android handsets around. You wouldn’t necessarily know it to look at it, however, since Motorola has managed to avoid the over-rubberized look so many rugged devices suffer from. Still, we thought we should get the main challenges out of the way first, so check out the wet entrance the DEFY makes after the cut.

T-Mobile myTouch 4G review

Coming hot on the heels of the ultra-impressive G2, T-Mobile has returned to its myTouch series with the myTouch 4G. While the G2 is the natural enthusiast flagship, the 4G represents a flagship in its own right of a skinned, curated Android experience. If the G2 is the Droid 2 killer, T-Mobile probably sees the myTouch as the iPhone 4 killer (even the name has a similarity to the popular "iTouch" misnomer, and the 4G / 4 mirrors T-Mobile's matchy matchy naming sense with the myTouch 3G / iPhone 3G... we're just saying, is all). So, what does that mean in practice? Some impressive functionality inside and out, including a front facing camera for video calls, HSPA+ network speeds, and WiFi Calling. How does it all play out in the real world? Let's find out.

T-Mobile customers being mistakenly shipped Micro SIMs, just begging to get shoved into iPhones (update: Galaxy Tab!)

You've got to admit, this is a little weird: we've received a number of tips today about T-Mobile USA customers being shipped Micro SIMs rather than the typical Mini SIMs. We've gotten a picture of just such a module (see above), and you can plainly see it's not a hybrid -- it can't be snapped out as a Mini SIM, meaning that unless you've got an adapter lying around, you need to head into the store to get it swapped out for the right kind. The only consumer devices out there in any measurable quantity right now that make use of Micro SIMs are, of course, the iPad and iPhone 4 -- and when you pair this up with the fact that T-Mobile stores are starting to sell iPhone cables right now, the situation is starting to get wacky. Now, we still want to stop short of suggesting this means T-Mobile is getting either the iPad or iPhone any time soon; after all, Apple would have to provide a new hardware variant that supports AWS 3G, and it's totally reasonable to think the carrier could be offering other phones in the near future that'll use Micro SIMs. We do love us a good conspiracy theory, though.

Origami Sleeve Folds Into An iPad Stand

There is something about designs that manage to work in dual functionality that just make me excited. When I set out to buy something, I usually want to get the most bang for my buck. Thus, if a product can do a couple of things instead of just one, it’s more than likely going to make the cut. This Origami iPad cases would be one such thing.
This case not only protects your iPad, but it can be folded up and turned into a nice little stand. My favorite part is how simple the whole thing looks. There’s not some ugly plastic stand built into the back or anything, it’s all made out of a nice soft material. For $35, I think you’re getting your money’s worth with this case.

Samsung expects to sell a million Galaxy Tabs this year, 40 million smartphones next year

We've already heard Samsung boast that it expects to ship 10 million Galaxy Tabs by next year, and the company's now back at the prediction game yet again, with mobile biz president J.K. Shin saying he expects the company to sell a million of them this year alone -- given that the end of the year is fast approaching, that translates to a million sold in just under 60 days. As if that wasn't enough, Shin also told Nikkei that Samsung expects to sell 40 million smartphones in 2011, which is more than double its projection for this year -- of those, it obviously expects the majority to be Galaxy S phones, but it has quite a way to go from ten million it expects to sell this year. Incidentally, Shin also dropped another hint that Samsung would "soon" be releasing a 10-inch Galaxy Tab, but he doesn't seem to have provided any more details than we've heard before.

Tactile+Plus Adhesives Kind Of Add A Gamepad To Your iPhone

I’ll admit that I find myself gaming on my iPhone more and more these days, but they’re typically titles that take advantage of its gyro or touchscreen in an interesting way. So far I’ve yet to get into games that try and emulate the use of a traditional controller with on-screen directional pads or joysticks, because I find them difficult to play. But this unique accessory known as the Tactile+Plus could make gaming with on-screen controls a bit more doable.
It adheres to your iPhone or iPod Touch’s screen just like the plethora of screen protectors on the market do, making it easy to remove and/or reposition, but features little raised nubs allowing you to feel for where the on-screen buttons are located. The biggest problem with that kind of control scheme is when your fingers inevitably ‘wander’ off the buttons in the heat of combat or racing, but being able to physically find them without looking (like the nubs on your keyboard’s F & J keys) seems like an easy enough solution. From what I can tell, 2 sets of buttons which each include an 8-way and 4 individual buttons are ~$7.40 (¥600) so it’s a relatively cheap solution too.

How would you change Sprint's Epic 4G?

It's the only Galaxy S variant to offer 4G connectivity, but it's also the only one that requires a $10/month data surcharge to use. That boost in cost will undoubtedly bring higher expectations, and we're eager to hear from early adopters on how their Epic 4G experience has been. For those who skipped over the EVO 4G in order to get this, we're keenly interested to find out if you've been satisfied with the decision. How's that slide-out QWERTY keyboard treating you? Would you have changed up the UI any? Would you have added any of the quirks from those other Galaxy S versions to this guy? Speak loudly in comments below. But not too loudly. More like a stern whisper.

Acer Liquid Metal gets official in the UK with Android 2.2 and Breeze UI

After seeing quite a few leaks, Acer just made its Liquid Metal handset official. The 3.6-inch slate runs Android 2.2 Froyo atop an 800MHz Qualcomm MSM7230 processor. Inside all that molten metal you'll find 802.11n WiFi, support for 14.4Mbps HSDPA, DLNA/UPnP streaming support, Dolby Surround technology, and an image stabilized 5 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash capable of recording video at 720p (30fps). Acer's new handset also features a new Breeze UI and SocialJogger app that aggregates Twitter and Facebook feeds. Look for it to land in brown in the UK starting mid November for £299. A silver version should arrive in early December.

netTALK offers free VoIP app for Android, iPhone, and more

NetTALK unveiled its interesting netTALK DUO VoIP device for computer users back in July. The company has now announced a new smartphone application that is available for all major platforms. The app is offered free on the iPhone, Android, Blackberry, and Windows Mobile devices.

The app allows the smartphone users to make calls to people in the US and Canada using the phones 3G network or a WiFi connection. The app will also function on slower EDGE networks as well allowing calls without using minutes on your cellular plan. The app will let the user record conversation and contacts can be imported from the smartphone to the app.

Hands on the Nexus Two by Samsung

The Nexus Two is real. It's made by Samsung, and a friend of ours got to play with it. It's not going rock your face like the Nexus One did. But it will record it with a front-facing camera. "When I first saw it from 10 feet away, I thought it was the Galaxy S," says our source, who got to handle one. "I was a little surprised it was the Nexus Two," because it's so different from the Nexus One.
It's black and shiny, built with glossy plastic. Up close, though, it's "got this curve to it." While the screen, which our source thinks is the same 4-inch AMOLED affair from the Galaxy series, is flat, the front is "sort of concave" with hard edges. And the back is curved. The tapering makes it feel thinner than Galaxy S, though it might be about the same thickness. "It feels really similar to the Galaxy S in a lot ways." (Note: Our mockup is very approximate.)

Vulkano gets Android and Blackberry apps for video streaming

Back in July Monsoon Multimedia unveiled the cool Vulkano Pro set top box that can record TV shows and allow place and time shifting for your favorite programs. The company has announced a cool new mobile smartphone app that is available for Android and Blackberry smartphones.

When the app is used with the Vulkano Pro or Deluxe DVRs the content on the DVR can be streamed directly to the smartphone over 3G or WiFi. The user can also watch life TV and can pause/rewind and record programs directly from the phone.

The app has the ability to record programs using the electronic program guide and it allows the viewing or photos and streaming music from the home to the device as well. Video is streamed in H.264 and MPEG-4 formats. The app is free and available to download right now.

WiFi-only Galaxy Tab stops by the FCC for tea

$599 is a bit pricey for a seven-inch tablet, and while you can get $200 off that at some places by signing your life away to a data contract, that really isn't any fun either. Thankfully Samsung appears to have another option with what looks to be the $499, WiFi-only model that showed up in a Best Buy flier earlier this week. That version has now been cleared by the FCC, indeed with only tests for 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless. The absence of 3G looks like it will save you $100 and obviously make the device a little less flexible than its bar-bearing brethren, but whether that modified cost:inconvenience ratio works out in your favor depends largely on the value of your income:restlessness factor.

Equinux unveils mobile TV hotspot for iPhone and iPad

European users of the iPhone and iPad have a new method of getting TV programs on the iPhone or iPad using a new hotspot from equinox. The TV hotspot is the first in Europe and delivers digital TV in DVB-T/DTT/TNT formats directly to the Apple devices using WiFi.
The gadget is called the tizi and it is black with a very small and compact design. The tizi has a preconfigured wireless network and to get TV on the iPhone or iPad the user only needs to select that preconfigured network on their device. The tizi is good for up to three and a half hours per charge and charges via a USB port.

All 89,000 Microsoft staff getting Windows Phone 7 devices

Back in July, when we were still tentatively confident about Windows Phone 7 after our technical preview, rumors surfaced that Microsoft would be encouraging its employees to drink the smartphone kool-aid by giving everyone a free WP7 device.  Now the company has confirmed that’s the case, with Microsoft exec Guy Gilbert telling Network World that all 89,000 staff would indeed be getting an early Christmas present.

iPad orientation lock switch forever gone post-iOS 4.2 says Steve Jobs

Apple has made its minimalist reputation by paring down hardware controls to the bare necessities, and one of the more useful switches has been the screen rotation lock on the side of the iPad.  Originally intended as a mute switch, as on the iPhone, the control changed function ahead of the slate’s launch and became far more useful in the process.  Now, it seems, Apple has decided to reverse engines and, post-iOS 4.2, change the control back to its original purpose with no software workaround.

As with iOS 4.2 on the iPhone 4, screen rotation on the updated iPad is apparently controlled by a software toggle in the multitasking bar.  A 9 to 5 Mac reader emailed Steve Jobs to ask if there would be a user-changeable option to revert it back to its previous function, and was told “nope” by the Apple CEO.

It’s a decision that is already provoking strong reactions from iPad owners, who have already got attached to the little hardware switch and its current abilities.  Here’s hoping Apple concede and at least put an option in the settings pages to swap it back.

Viper unveils SmartStart 2.0 for Android, iPhone, and Blackberry

Back during the summer, I talked a bit about the new Viper SmartStart system that had launched for Android smartphones. The Android app interfaces with the car alarm allowing the user to start the car and get messages from the alarm system right on their phone. The app is offered for Android, iPhone, and Blackberry smartphones.

The latest version of SmartStart dubbed 2.0 has now been unveiled and it brings with it some new features and a new price. The price of the SmartStart 2.0 system is as low as $199 for vehicles that already have compatible Viper car alarm installed.

Along with the lower price also comes a new roadside assistance feature for free. The new roadside assistance feature lets the user get a jumpstart, flat fixed, and help several other issues that might pop up unexpectedly on the side of the road. I would assume you have to pay for the actually service once the assistance arrives on the scene even if calling them is free with the SmartStart app. The VSS3000 Remote Start System sells for $299, the VSS5000 Security with Remote Start System sells for $499.

Via Android Community

Acer Liquid Metal S120 spotted running Android 2.2 on AT&T bands in FCC

Rumors of a 3.6-inch 800 x 480 Liquid Metal handset from Acer have been heating up in recent months. Now the aluminum handset said to be housing an 800MHz Qualcomm MSM7230-1 processor just cleared the FCC sporting GSM/EDGE 850/1900 and WCDMA Band II and V making it the perfect candidate for an AT&T launch. The listing also confirms Android 2.2 Froyo, GPS, Bluetooth, and 802.11b/g/n WiFi on the tested model S120 DVT2 (that's Design Verification Test 2) prototype. With an October launch set for the UK, well, it won't be long before we see this babe in North America. A bit of documentary evidence after the break.

Droid Pro to launch on Verizon for $299 with contract says leak

We don’t have much in the way of info on this new leaked Android smartphone for Verizon. Apparently, a new device called the Droid Pro by Motorola is coming and a page on the Verizon site for the new smartphone has been leaked ahead of the official unveiling of the smartphone.

The page has scant facts and no images for the device, but it does list the price for the smartphone at $299 with a 2-year contract. That is a lot of money with high-end new devices typically going in the $199 range with a new contract.

The only features listed on the holder page for the device claims Bluetooth, a touch screen, email access, and video recording. All of those are things we expect on smartphones today so nothing earth shattering there. A test page also surfaced on the iPad showing the non contract price of $699 so that $299 price with a contract looks accurate. Ouch.

Samsung Galaxy Beam projector smartphone helped to light up the lives of the Chilean miners

Did you hear the one about the trapped Chilean miners? Turns out they were a little bit under the weather. But, seriously folks, living in a cave for a couple of months is no fun, and thankfully those guys had a crew of support people sending down all sorts of toys. One of those toys, we're now learning, was a Samsung Galaxy Beam Android projector phone, loaded with a "message of encouragement" from Chile's Mining Minister along with a recording of an exhibition soccer match between Chile and Ukraine (which we were previously told was beamed down via fiber optics ). We have to admit feeling the smallest pang of jealousy, as down there is one of the few places where a six lumen pico projector is more than bright enough.

Dubious Image, XML Data Hint at HTC Knight for Sprint

Over at xda-developers there's rumblings of an HTC Knight headed to Sprint. There's even a generic, somewhat doctored-looking pic, which is always perfect fodder for the ol' rumor mill. Updated.
The xda-developers source claims this slider phone boasts a 3.7 inch screen (same as Nexus One), looks like an evo and has the same USB micro port. Here's the telling bit of XML data that kicked this all off:

3. Make sure to activate your device before you operate the handset by setting up the Google account on the device. 4. To view the contacts on the device, select "Contacts" and push "Menu" button, select "Display group > All contacts > OK". 5. Do not slide screen in/out during the operation.

The 3D cellphone lands in India for $97, no glasses required

It's not every day that you hear about an autostereoscopic 3D cellphone launching let alone for less than $100 (Rs. 4,299)... off contract. But that's exactly what Spice Mobility just announced in India. The M-67 3D phone features a 2.36-inch 240x320 pixel display with dedicated 3D shortcut key letting users switch between 2D and 3D viewing modes for the UI, images, and video. Unfortunately, this dual-SIM phone is only equipped with a 2D camera, not one of those 3D jobbies being cooked up by Sharp. We're guessing that at this price the viewing experience doesn't approach the Nintendo 3DS, but it's certainly a harbinger of things to come.

EVO 4G picks up stylish Powermat induction charging (video)

This isn't your father's Powermat. The company who's name is synonymous with induction charging has undergone a makeover of sorts, reducing the bulk of its egregious logo in addition to the custom battery covers it makes for select devices. The $59.99 mat and receiver door (or $39.99 for the receiver only) for the notoriously power hungy EVO 4G is a good example of where Powermat's aftermarket induction charging tech can melt away into the design without affecting the overall aesthetic. In fact, if it wasn't for that logo and charging connector on the case to the right we'd swear that was a stock EVO 4G handset. See it unboxed and put to task in the video after the break.

Sony Ericsson plan 2011 Windows Phone 7 push

Sony Ericsson managed to post a profit this past quarter, largely because of their Android efforts, but the company is also looking to Windows Phone 7 to further feather their nest.  CEO Bert Nordberg confirmed Sony Ericsson’s Microsoft intentions during the company’s financial call, though failed to give any specific details beyond a 2011 expected launch window.  Sales overall were €1.6bn, with net income of €48m ($68.8m).
According to Nordberg, Sony Ericsson believes it currently has around 19-percent of Android segment revenue, and is focusing on smartphones

Atomic Tom Plays Live Show on NYC Subway Using iPhones [Video]

For some bands, having all of your instruments stolen by some unknown individual would mean the end of the road, at least for a little while. But, not for Atomic Tom. The four gentlemen, not put-off by the fact that all of their real instruments had been stolen, decided that they’d take a long ride on the New York City subway, pull out their iPhones, and start an impromptu show.
Each of the band’s members found an application for their instrument, ranging from guitars to bass, to even a keyboard, and then began playing right then and there.

iPhone 4 in White Spotted in New York City, Owner Explains Why You Can’t Have One

When Steve Jobs stood on stage earlier in the year and officially unveiled the new iPhone 4, no one expected that the white variation of the device would become a rarity in the world, with the Cupertino-based company announcing that the white version of the iPhone wouldn’t be shipping with the black model. And still, there are people out there waiting to get their hands on the “other” iPhone 4, but Apple has remained quiet on the status of the release. Thanks to Pocket-Lint, though, it turns out the reason for the hold up of the white iPhone 4 has everything to do with the fact that it’s white.

Salsa Table Seats Four, Includes Integrated iPads

There are some out there that would argue that technology has separated us, as it has made it easier for us to talk through our gadgets than face to face. On the other side of the fence, you could argue that at least we’re still talking, and with devices like Apple’s iPad, collaboration can be potentially made a lot easier, too. So, what if we make people sit right next to one another, and put an iPad in front of them? Will collaboration increase? One designer believes it will, and the test is the Salsa Table.

How to Safely Disinfect and Clean Your Gadgets

First, if you're the only one using your gadgets, you're probably pretty safe from the spread of germs. But as soon as you start handing off your iPhone, iPad, laptop, video game controllers, cameras, and other tech to your ogling friends, germs (and illness) can start spreading quickly.
Use alcohol or disinfectant (sparingly!)...
Most of your oft-touched tech, like your keyboard, mouse, laptop, and headphones, can usually be cleaned safely with simple alcohol or disinfecting spray. You probably don't want to go with pre-soaked wipes, here—instead, get a bottle of ethyl or isopropyl alcohol and put it on a soft cloth before wiping down your gear. The less moisture you expose your gear to, the better.

iPhone for Verizon Landing in March 2011, Analyst Predicts

Even if Target and Sam’s Club are getting ready to launch the iPhone in their own stores across the nation, talk about the iPhone launching on Verizon continues. While initial rumors paint the launch of the iDevice for Big Red’s network anywhere in the first half of 2011, it looks like one analyst believes that it’s “on track” for a March, 2011 release date. But, as we’ve heard in the past, it looks like the CDMA iPhone won’t just be for Verizon, but for other international markets as well.

The Best Cooking and Recipe Apps for iPhone

Cooking with your iPhone is a lot tastier when you have the right recipes and culinary techniques. Here's our list of the best apps for turning your iPhone into a pocket sous chef
Cook's Illustrated has become a favorite lately, being a free and extremely rich iOS cookbook filled with useful features in an elegant interface. It's exactly the app
you're looking for if you're an Apple geek and you like to cook. Finding a recipe is pretty straightforward, in that you can search or browse, but once you find what you're looking for you have lots of great features to make the cooking or baking process a lot easier. Like many cooking apps

Siemens MiniTek Beams Music To Hearing Aids Over Bluetooth

If you're hearing impaired and you've already got a wireless hearing aid from Siemens, the company's new matchbook-sized miniTek box will wirelessly beam audio from any Bluetooth device straight to your ear.
In addition to Bluetooth devices, the miniTek can receive audio from gear that uses e2e wireless connections or T-coil systems, and it has a 3.5mm jack for whatever non-wireless equipment you might come across. All in all, you're pretty thoroughly covered.
The miniTek can stream audio for 5 hours or last for a few days as a remote—it has a buttons for controlling volume, answering calls, and so on. If you've already got Siemens hearing devices in yo' ears, it makes perfect sense to put them on double duty. Talk to your hearing specialist for pricing. [Siemens via Wired]

Froyo is go for Samsung Galaxy S

Samsung’s Galaxy S smartphone has finally received its official update to Android 2.2 Froyo, with users in Norway, Denmark and Sweden telling BriefMobile that the new I9000 JPM build has shown up in the Samsung Kies software manager.  As well as bringing with it speed increases over the Eclair build of Android that the Galaxy S shipped with, the new ROM has Adobe Flash Player 10.1 support, a GPS fix and a “pinch-to-zoom homescreen flyover”.

Full Angry Birds Game Now Available on Android for Free

It's been a thorn in any Android user's side, but finally the full Angry Birds game is now available on Android phones...only, not in the Android Market. Instead, Rovio chose to release it, for free, on the GetJar store.
Rovio said that it was an "obvious choice" of GetJar over Android's Market, thanks to the "global reach and popularity as well as their unique App It! download service."
Although it's free to the Android user, the guys at Rovio won't be living off baked beans and cup-a-soup you'll be pleased to know, as it's ad-supported. That's not a big problem to you guys, is it? Extra Angry Birds levels in exchange for a few adverts?

Cricket Crosswave hits stores today

About a week ago we talked a bit about the Cricket Wireless Crosswave mobile hotspot device. At the time, the price was expected to be about $109, but now that the thing is actually shipping, the final pricing is more than we expected.
Cricket has announced that as of today the Crosswave is available in all retail stores at an MSRP of $149.99. That is $40 more than we thought the thing would be. If you missed the Crosswave, the first time around the hotspot device will work with all WiFi packing devices including the iPad and iPod touch.

iPad limera1n PwnageTool gets video tease

A video showing iTunes restoring an iPad to pre-jailbreak iOS firmware 3.2.2 has been uploaded by iPhone Dev Team member MuscleNerd, suggesting that the next level in hacking for the Apple slate is fast approaching.  The technique apparently uses Geohot’s limera1n exploit cooked into a new version of the Dev Team’s PwnageTool; the next step, according to the hackers, is taking on the new Apple TV.

HTC HD2 Windows Phone 7 install gets video demo

Cotulla says that the video shows the latest results from the the DFT Team of ROM fondlers, and that there’ll be more information at a later stage.  Of course, we don’t actually see the phone being used, so it’s possible that it’s still missing various drivers.  He also asks people to refrain from asking about release dates, which is going to be hard to do since we’d love to see the HD2 running the much-improved Windows Phone 7.

SlashGear Week in Review – Week 40 2010

Another week come and gone and another Week in Review is here for your perusal. Verizon Wireless has started to refund customers money that it overcharged for wireless access. The charges apparently went on for years and the refunds will cost Verizon about $90 million.
The Sharp IS03 Android smartphone surfaced this week with a 9.6MP camera and a display that is as high resolution as the iPhone 4 screen. That screen is 3.5-inches and the phone has a 1GHz Snapdragon processor. The really cool Skylifter balloon concept surfaced this week. The massive balloon is designed to carry huge equipment into remote areas that weighs up to 150 tons.

Nokia C7 now shipping

Nokia’s C7 Symbian^3 smartphone has now begun shipping, making it the second device from the company to launch using the newly-updated platform.  Announced back at Nokia World 2010, the Nokia C7 has a 3.5-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, an 8-megapixel camera and a stainless steel and glass chassis that’s 10.5mm thick.

Modu T touchscreen modular phone packs Brew OS; Android Modu W still to come

Modu held their launch event for the Modu T over the weekend, but expectations that it would be the company’s first Android smartphone were disappointed.  Instead, the Modu T runs Qualcomm’s Brew OS – like the HTC Smart – on a QSC6270 processor, with a custom swipe-controlled UI and a 2.2-inch 240 x 320 touchscreen.

HTC HD7 (aka Schubert) pictured in glorious monochrome, headed to T-Mobile for $200?

We've seen O2 Germany's HTC Schubert and a Chinese HD3, but here's a giant Windows Phone 7 device with "T-Mobile" clearly painted on the upper right-hand corner of the screen. TmoNews got these alleged images of the HTC HD7 from their usual anonymous source along with a partial spec sheet, which actually claims slightly different dimensions for the phone and double the amount of flash memory (16GB in all) than we heard before. Different strokes for different folks, or is one of these two rumors totally off? You'll probably want to keep both possibilities in mind before considering this last tidbit from the very same source: the phone will reportedly cost $199