SlashGear for iPad and iPhone
RSS Feed

‘Hands On’ Stories

Microsoft Surface Pro vs MacBook Air: a convenience war

, Feb 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

This week we’ve gotten our hands on the Microsoft Surface Pro for an extended review, and one of the first things to strike us was the idea that this device might be another competitor for the MacBook Air. With the Surface Pro running Windows 8 and the MacBook Air (the newest model, that is), running OS X, there’s some things that simply cannot be compared – some people simply prefer one over the other. When it comes down to the experience and one-on-one comparisons between these two devices, on the other hand, winning features shine through on both devices.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Read The Full Story

Web-based Instagram feed gets public hands-on: the limits continue!

, Feb 5th 2013 Discuss [0]

It’s time for Instagram to bring the full square photo experience to the web, starting today, with one very important missing feature: photo uploads. While the public has been able to view browser-based profiles of Instagram users for a few months now, the ability of a user to view their own feed (including all of their Instagram friends) has only been made real today. To see your Instagram feed, simply head to Instagram.com and log in – it’s just that simple!

instagramfullscreenbrowsergo

Read The Full Story

Fujifilm X100S and X20 hands-on

, Jan 31st 2013 Discuss [0]

They’re the compact cameras point-and-shooters have been waiting for, wrapped up in deliciously retro shells, and so forgive us if we drool a little over Fujifilm‘s new X20 and X100S cameras. Officially unveiled at CES and brought out for some shutterbug time at CP+ in Japan, the pair of cameras follow on from the already cult-status X10 and X100, with boosted autofocus, better sensors – 16-megapixels in the X100S and 12-megapixels in the X20 – and more.

fujifilm_x100s_live_1

Read The Full Story

BlackBerry Z10 Accessories hands-on: Bluetooth Speaker, Charger, holsters galore

, Jan 30th 2013 Discuss [0]

This week the BlackBerry Z10 has been introduced as the first all-touch hero for BlackBerry 10, and along with it come a couple of lovely accessories we’ve gotten to see up close – speakers, batteries, and all! The BlackBerry Z10 is a smartphone that’s meant to represent BlackBerry 10 as both a business and a personal smartphone, this set of accessories therefor acting as extensions of that goal with both audio conferencing and all-day battery life in mind for you, the modern professional.

27786451_2R4ctv-18

Read The Full Story

BlackBerry Z10 hands-on

, Jan 30th 2013 Discuss [0]

This week we’re having an up close and personal look at the BlackBerry Z10, the very first all-touch hero for the new operating system known as BlackBerry 10. This machine is the first of two smartphones to use the operating system, the other being the touchscreen/QWERTY keyboard combination device BlackBerry Q10, both of these devices being prepped for 4G LTE action inside the USA and abroad. The BlackBerry Z10 is made to bring on the most impressive display ever offered by BlackBerry (formerly known as RIM) with 4.2-inches of LCD at 1280 x 768 pixel resolution (that’s 355 pixels per inch, if you’d like to know).

firstz10

Read The Full Story

BlackBerry Q10 hands-on

, Jan 30th 2013 Discuss [0]

Today at BlackBerry‘s launch event in New York City, we saw the company officially unveil their new BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 smartphones running their new BlackBerry 10 operating system. The Q10 is the company’s latest smartphone with a physical QWERTY keyboard (obviously), and we ended up getting our hands on the new device to see what makes this thing tick.

20130130_164929-L

Read The Full Story

2014 KIA Sorento and Forte First Drive

, Jan 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

To kick off 2013 Kia Motors has already hit the ground running announcing three new vehicles to grip and rip the road. Those being the all new 2014 KIA Optima and Forte back at the LA Auto Show, followed by the new Forenza in Detroit. While they have plenty more to come this year, today SlashGear will be enjoying an exclusive first hand look (and test drive) with the first two. Today we’re proud to bring you live coverage from the Kia First Drive event in Scottsdale, AZ, for the all new Sorento and Forte.

20130129_094744

Read The Full Story

Official Android Community app launched: we go hands-on

, Jan 20th 2013 Discuss [0]

This week the first official Android Community app has been launched – and it’s launched on Android devices, imagine that! This app is made for lovers of Android news that spans from the smallest of software updates to the largest of Android-toting launches, with the team behind the Android Community webspace bringing you this iteration with the same content, top to bottom! You’ll be able to read the newest of new in news, see updates from events up-to-the-minute, and check out hands-on reviews for all the newest devices on the market, quite often before they’ve been launched to the public.

unnamed

Read The Full Story

Facebook 2.1 hands-on with Voice Messaging for Android

, Jan 18th 2013 Discuss [0]

Today Facebook’s Android iteration has hit version 2.1, bringing with it a variety of features like Voice Messaging and the ability to share in a more wide open way. This upgrade’s ability to record and send voice messages is easily the most important upgrade to the Android version of this app in several weeks, with the ability to open and view photos “faster” being lower on the list. You’ll be able to download this upgrade to Facebook for free from the Google Play app store right this minute.

ac_fb

Read The Full Story

Pentax MX-1 digital camera hands-on: advanced compact in a retro body

, Jan 11th 2013 Discuss [0]

This week we got the opportunity to take a peek at a hero device from none other than camera manufacturers Pentax, their MX-1 showing itself to be quite the looker for the 2013 Summer season. This machine is the very first advanced compact camera the company has ever presented, here showing a 12-megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom, and a solid body with a classic look. This camera also comes with a 3-inch tilting display that'll allow you to hold your unit above or below, the display pointing out at your face from any forward angle. Read The Full Story

ViewSonic VSD240 24-inch Smart Display Hands-on

, Jan 10th 2013 Discuss [0]

We got the opportunity to take a peek at the ViewSonic VSD240 24-inch Smart Display, what's essentially an oversized tablet on a stand working with an NVIDIA processor inside. This machine works with a full touch display attached to an NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor with 4-PLUS-1 technology. You'll be working with HDMI via MHL, full-sized USB, and Bluetooth connectivity as well. Read The Full Story

MiPow Power Cube 8000M hands-on

, Jan 9th 2013 Discuss [0]

This week we got the opportunity to have a peek at a collection of devices from MiPow, not least of them the Power Cube 8000M. This device is a relatively massive 8000mAh rechargeable battery able to bring your devices multiple charges over the span of its own full charge life. The entire unit is 92 x 92 x 17 mm and has a direct charging time of 8-10 hours. Read The Full Story
Pages: Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next