AT&T Quickfire moving like….fire

Seems as if things in the AT&T/Quickfire world aren’t looking so good.  AT&T is reportedly pulling all AT&T Quickfire’s from shelves as fast is humanly possibly.  Now being the naturally geeked person that you are, you’re probably asking “Why”.  I’m here to report that I can’t help you with that question as I myself don’t know why they are being pulled….only that they are.  While AT&T is being tight lipped about the whole issue, more than likely it is a quality issue which just so happens is the very rumor that is currently running around.  So if you purchased a Quickfire have you noticed any shady events regarding your beloved little handset?  Is it broken yet?

 
Source: Boy Genius, Electronista, Into Mobile *pic*

GigaTribe 3 released…(Promo Codes Available!)

Are you the type of person who sticks to the adage that “a picture is worth a thousand words”?  Do you have thousands upon thousands of photos laying around your house?  Are you a professional or consumer who is always on the go and needs the convenience of having access to your important files and documents wherever you go?  If so, GigaTribe has something just for you.  Previewed at CES, GigaTribe is an secure software P2P based storage service that allows you to store photos, documents, videos, and whatever else you can think of!  So what is so great about this software and what are the new features in v3.0?  Jump on through for more information including features, press release, and photos of GigaTribe in action!

BBWeather updated to 0.84…alpha tag included

Blackberry users who also happen to be closet weather freaks or just simply want to know what the weather is take note as BBWeather has been updated to 0.84, albeit as an alpha so be careful as glitches and bugs aren’t ruled out.  The developer, Tateu, from Blackberry Forums wants all to know that bugs and glitches are an ongoing fix and that 0.84 adds some notable new features.  A new hourly forecast screen is now available as well as some new added shortcuts.  All Blackberry devices running OS 4.3 and higher get in on the new update.  Storm users take heed that their are some current image scaling issues however it is a known issue and will be fixed in future updates.  The incorrectly scaled images can be scrolled through so nothing is really cut off per say.  For the full list of new features as well as more forum discussion, check out BlackberryForums.  Point you BB browser here to download BBWeather 0.84, and for more pictures come inside!

Motorola’s outs possible first Android phone?

MWC has come and gone and many Android faithful are still feeling neglected and unloved.  MWC was hyped up to be the first big event for Android.  However, while a few Android handsets were shown, it was far from the “wow” effect that many had been predicting.  There just wasn’t any “omg I gotta have it” moments.  Continuing the talk of disappointment, Motorola hasn’t quite revived from the lull since their popular Razr handset went out of style and has been desperately trying to recapture the market it once dominated.  What better way to get back into the minds of the technologically geeked consumer base than with a touchscreen Android phone.  Android junkies take a seat.  The above picture is supposedly Moto’s grand entrance into the high end touchscreen market with the Android (Rumor) toting beast.  Apple, Nokia, RIM are all on the radar of Moto’s GPhone.  Some notable features of this (hopefully saving grace) are: 5 megapixel camera by Kodak with Xenon flash, and HUGE touchscreen display the only things we currently know.  Again, the Android add-on is still a rumor as the button layout doesn’t exactly scream Android..read: no home/back buttons.  Other OS’s that could popup would be WinMo 6.5 and even if you want to dream a little, Windows Mobile 7.  Of course, an in house OS is never out of the question.  Please Moto, for the sake of all of us and your ailing business, just put Android on there already.

Source: Into Mobile, Engadget Mobile

Verizon/iPhone rumors refuse to die

When Apple announced the iPhone way back in ’07, many were shocked that it was tied to AT&T.  For many, AT&T is the all mighty satan of wireless carriers.  Many who haven’t switched and gotten an iPhone have simply done it because of their extreme distaste for Big Blue.  It’s been reported many times that Verizon was the original target for Apple but Verizon declined after Apple apparently was too pushy and demanding regarding sales revenue.  Fast forward two years and you have many people still refusing to make the jump to AT&T, catching Apple slightly off guard.  Would you make the switch…

Apple’s forgotten iTunes app management shown in video

Apps are definitely a big part of the iPhone.  Some could even argue that apps are the iPhone.  Even though managing apps and moving them around is fairly intuitive, it isn’t perfect.  However, Sean over at Gizmodo provided a video showing a simple and effortless app management system in iTunes.  It will allow you to move whole pages of apps, adjust app placement, and add “blank” spots to keep spots open, among others all on your computer.  Come inside and take a look at the no nonsense idea in action.

For the geeks in all of you: Dual drive external dock

Whether it be audio, video, or pictures, external hard drives offer tons of cheap storage.  For most, when they need some secondary storage they pick up either a portable or desktop enclosed internal drive.  However, the geeks in all of us can surely come to appreciate this latest offering from Think Geek, a dual drive external hard drive dock that will allow you to slip any 2.5″ or 3.5″ desktop hard drive into the dock turning it into a handy external drive for your computer/laptop.  You can store stuff while getting up close and personal with the drives while they’re in action!  With the dual dock enjoy features such as:

• USB or eSATA connectivity
• 480Mbps/3Gbps respectively
• Plug and play

Again, with desktop drives approaching $100 for 1TB, picking up two of those and the dual dock will definitely be an economic choice!  Head on over to Think Geek and pick up your dual dock today.

Source: Slippery Brick, Geeky-Gadgets