First order of business, we need a writer! Take a peek at the SlashGear Tech Writer Wanted! post and pass it on if you know someone slick! And make sure they or you are as dedicated to writing as this man is to Verizon, because that’s what SlashGear loves! There is one thing SlashGear doesn’t love though, and that’s lawsuits – Android Faces Massive Lawsuit at Hands of Oracle and Verizon Files for Appeal on Net Neutrality Light – nasty stuff. On a lovelier note, Angry Birds Valentine’s Day Edition was announced today! And do you love updates? How about updates to your beloved Nexus S, Nexus One, and Samsung Vibrant? All the updates in the world today, and MORE here on The Daily Slash!

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Soundminer Trojan steals data by listening [SHHH]
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iPad 2 suppliers boosted to handle Q2 2011 demand? [CHURN EM OUT]
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Android Music Mixtape Involves Kanye West, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, and More [BUMPIN BEATS]
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Apple new iPhone Bumper Fit in Verizon and AT&T iPhone
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Android Community
Soundminer Trojan steals data by listening
Fruit Ninja gets update with arcade mode
AppsGeyser turns any web content into an Android app
Sub-$100 Android and $10 data plan as T-Mobile takes on iPhone churn
Android Market now checks for touchscreen use as Google TV debut nears
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Editor’s Choice
Soundminer Trojan steals data by listening [SHHH]
AppsGeyser turns any web content into an Android app [WELL PLAYED]
Fruit Ninja gets update with arcade mode [WAAAH]
iPad and iPhone 4 get XBMC media center hack too [Video] [HAX]
iPad 2 suppliers boosted to handle Q2 2011 demand? [CHURN EM OUT]

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Apple new iPhone Bumper Fit in Verizon and AT&T iPhone
Sony Ericsson X10 Multi-Touch Update for All
iPhone Won’t Be Available Via T-Mobile in Near Future

Android Community
Soundminer Trojan steals data by listening
Fruit Ninja gets update with arcade mode
AppsGeyser turns any web content into an Android app
Sub-$100 Android and $10 data plan as T-Mobile takes on iPhone churn
Android Market now checks for touchscreen use as Google TV debut nears
T-Mobile Dell Streak 7 rumored pricing incorrect claims carrier
Notion Ink’s Adam tablet gets official unbox treatment
Eric Schmidt Tweets Resignation as Google CEO, Larry Page Takes Over April 4th
Google States Honeycomb is a Tablet Operating System [ERRR DUH]

SlashGear
NRO launches secret satellite with Delta IV super-rocket
Logitech Couch Mouse M515 sets sights on your sofa
FujiSoft PALRO robot learns English [Video]
iPad 2 main camera just 1-megapixel resolution?
bModo 12G Windows 7 tablet gets video demo
Verizon iPhone 4 advert: the wait is almost up [Video]
Sabio DM2-PT packs 2TB of RAID into tiny aluminum chassis
Google Offers trial to take on Groupon
iPad and iPhone 4 get XBMC media center hack too [Video]
Tweet Rings put Tweets on a metal band
Razer Onza Xbox 360 controller up for pre-order
Holocube gets human sized and much, much creepier
Navy Free Electron laser Program is 9-months ahead of schedule
NVIDIA Tegra 3 to launch at MWC?
UMTS Forum predicts a billion connected devices by 2016
Spotify US deal with Sony Music reportedly final
MacPhun offers additional $5,000 to person who downloads 10 billionth app
T-Mobile LTE plans suggest spectrum partner by 2015; 10% leave for AT&T iPhone
Antec and Asetek team up for Kuhler H2O 620 CPU cooler
iSkin unveils full line of fashion bags for gadgets
Grace Digital WiFi Bookshelf internet radio thinks it’s time to split up
Google TV Android Market access incoming as touchscreen apps now filtered?
AG Findings unveils new cases designed to fit Verizon iPhone 4
Das keyboard mechanical keyboard gets colored keys tops for gamers
iPad 2 suppliers boosted to handle Q2 2011 demand?
New Apple security screws block unofficial fixes: replacing old screws on repaired iPhones
Apple TV XBMC hack makes $99 STB a 1080p HD media center
Dell Streak 7 pricing leak an incorrect “technical error” says T-Mobile USA
Notion Ink Adam gets official unboxing

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Continue reading Incipio shows off Game Boy-themed iPhone case and no, you can’t have it

Incipio shows off Game Boy-themed iPhone case and no, you can’t have it originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The leaks suggested that the Verizon iPhone would have slightly relocated buttons, and it’s true — as you can see in the photo above, the newly revised CDMA antenna notch has pushed the volume and mute controls down a hair from GSM version. That means a lot of cases — Apple’s current bumpers included — won’t fit properly on the Verizon version, although many third-party cases feature an open slot for the buttons that might still work. Either way, we’d bet Apple and third-party manufacturers are scrambling to have compatible cases in stores before the February 10th launch date — just make sure to check yours first if you’re switching from AT&T.

Verizon iPhone has relocated buttons, might require new cases originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ever since Apple added Bluetooth keyboard support to iOS, manufacturers have been working to deliver products that add a hard keyboard to the iPhone with at least a little bit of style. We’ve checked out a number of these before — namely the Nuu Minikey and the TK-421 — but we’ve yet to find anything that actually makes it worth the extra bulk (not to mention battery consumption). BoxWave’s Keyboard Buddy is yet another sliding keyboard case built for the iPhone, but is it better than the rest? Read on past the break to find out.

Continue reading BoxWave Keyboard Buddy iPhone case review

BoxWave Keyboard Buddy iPhone case review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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By Caitlyn Muncy

The eco-friendly company TRTL Bot, has given us a snazzy new iPhone 4 case that is made entirely of recycled plastic. This is a follow-up from the 3G/3GS case they’ve made in the past. This version provides an extremely useful credit card holder on the back part of the case. You can only fit about two plastic cards in there, despite me trying my best to play chubby bunny with credit cards.

This recycled plastic makes for a rather hard case, and protects your iPhone in all the right places. A snug fit makes this a great case for moderate protection. You will need a screen protector as it doesn’t come with one, but seeing as you get a mini wallet out of your phone case, is there really much room to complain?

This case comes in either white or black and will only set you back about $35 if you buy it directly from the company.

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A number of iPhone keyboard cases have popped up lately, from the TK-421 flip-out case (which we reviewed) to the BoxWave Keyboard Buddy. We’ve spent the better part of 24 hours using an engineering sample of Nuu’s MiniKey QWERTY slider for iPhone 4 — expect “a few minor changes to be made” before actual launch — that the company was kind enough to send over. So, how’s it stack up?

Continue reading Nuu MiniKey for iPhone 4 preview: yep, another (bulky) keyboard case

Nuu MiniKey for iPhone 4 preview: yep, another (bulky) keyboard case originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Dec 2010 13:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Whoa, Nelly! ThinkFlood won’t like this… not one bit. If you’ll recall, the RedEye universal remote dongle was well received, as a simple 3.5mm adapter added IR beaming to Apple’s slate of iDevices. But now, Mashed Pixel has taken the integration one step further, seamlessly embedding an Infrared emitter into a case. Simply pop the Surc around your iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS or iPhone 4, download the (free) accompanying app and start programming. Before long, you’ll be dictating your home entertainment setup sans any external accessories, and heck, you may even improve your phone’s reception all the while. The only downside to this approach compared to ThinkFlood’s is that the iPad is obviously not supported, and once you upgrade to the iPhone 5, your trusty IR case becomes a glorified paperweight. If you’re kosher with that, though, you can get your pre-order in now for $69.95, with initial shipments expected to make their way out in Q1 2011.

Continue reading IR-embedded Surc case converts iPhone into a universal learning remote

IR-embedded Surc case converts iPhone into a universal learning remote originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’ve been eagerly waiting for iPhone cases with built-in keyboards to hit ever since iOS 4 added Bluetooth keyboard support, but they simply haven’t materialized like we’d hoped — in fact, ThinkGeek’s TK-421 case is the first to hit the market, nearly eight months after iOS 4 was first announced. Now that it’s finally here, we’ve got to ask — is this thing the ultimate iPhone accessory? Does the iPhone actually need a keyboard? Does flipping open automatically make something awesome? Read on to find out.

Continue reading ThinkGeek TK-421 iPhone keyboard case review

ThinkGeek TK-421 iPhone keyboard case review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Back in September ThinkGeek unveiled its cool TK-421 iPhone case that had a Bluetooth keyboard inside to let you type on your iPhone Blackberry style. If you were intrigued by that case, ThinkGeek is now shipping the TK-421.

If you missed this thing the first time around it is a case that has a swivel out Bluetooth keyboard inside that connects via Bluetooth to let you type on any app that the iPhone has. The QWERTY keyboard has clicky keys according to ThinkGeek. The keyboard is kept in the locked position using a magnetic clasp.

You can get the TK-421 in version for the iPhone 4 and for the iPhone 3GS. The iPhone 3G will fit the 3GS case, but the 3G lacks support for BT keyboards. If you add this thing to your iPhone, you have no excuse for not telling your supervisor why you aren’t at your post. You can order right now for $49.99 for either version.