Pocketables week in review: 6/23-6/29
Here’s a quick recap of some of this week’s highlights from Pocketables, just in case you missed something interesting.
Our opinions:
- Transformer Pad Infinity battery life is proof there’s something wrong with the iPad 3
- I might not buy a Retina MacBook Pro after all
- Windows 8′s multi-monitor support: one step forward, two steps back
- Why do Google apps always lack support for basic Android features?
- Android manufacturers might want to focus more on updates, less on new devices
- Why I had reservations about switching to a PC before this week
- Twitter’s Fast Follow is a great communication tool
- Sometimes I really wish I could trust Chinese OEM products
- Microsoft removed the Start menu because it wasn’t being used, and I’m not surprised
Fresh features:
- Reviewing Microsoft’s Windows Phone Summit announcements
- Easily add inductive charging to the Galaxy Nexus with a cheap case
- Introducing a new way to read Pocketables on your mobile device
- From the DIY drawer: Pogo pin module prototype
- Digital tickets, working WiFi, and AC outlets for each seat make train rides less of a pain
- Google I/O coverage on Pocketables
- Living with the Windows 8 Release Preview: Part 3 (Week 4)
- Covering the Windows Phone Summit with a Windows Phone
- Infinite force close loops for all system apps is just what you want at 4AM
- When your smartphone camera fails, there’s always Photoshop
Real reviews:
- Quick review: Fish Bowl Photo Gallery for Android
- App Review: Cross Me for Android
- Accessory review: FlipStands tablet stand
Awesome apps:
- An in-depth look at Windows 8′s SkyDrive app
- With the Geocaching app on your phone, you always have something to do when you’re somewhere new
- Atari offering all 100 Greatest Hits for free for iOS users
- Final Fantasy III hits Android for $16
Good and EVO:
- Win a Seidio Convert Combo for your HTC EVO 4G LTE
- HTC EVO 3D gets ICS update – unless it’s on Sprint
- HQ camera mod for the HTC EVO 4G LTE increases already great quality
- ROM Picks: ODJDuB HD 4K Chromium v.2.0 for the HTC EVO 4G
- Are prepaid HTC EVO phones really worth it in the long run?
- Sprint 4G LTE roundup, part 2: More unofficial roll out updates
- HTC EVO 4G LTE available for $49.99 to new customers via Amazon Wireless
- Sprint officially announces 4G LTE network launch on July 15
- HTC EVO 4G LTE gets true S-OFF
- HTC EVO 4G, EVO 4G LTE stock, and EVO 4G LTE HDR modes compared, part 2