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Gmail revamped

<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-79258 aligncenter" height="82" src="http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/5384/gmailrevamp.jpg" title="gmail-revamp" width="187" />Google has the penchant for being understated – just take a look at their search engine and you’ll know what I mean, although recently, Google has also added a menu bar at the top with sprinklings of their corporate colors. As for Gmail, some have dubbed it to be the ugliest mail client they have ever encountered, although minimalists loved every single bit of it. Well, it seems that Google has taken a closer look at their Gmail service and decided it is in need of a visual revamp, hence rolling out design changes to match the much more modern Google+ look, following the footsteps of Google Search and Google Calendar. To know what the Gmail team has to say, read on after the jump.</p><br/><br/><div><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=HQ1mVae5aSo:_T_23CRl2EE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/6493/40996083.gif" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=HQ1mVae5aSo:_T_23CRl2EE:qj6IDK7rITs"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/8805/74043836.gif" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=HQ1mVae5aSo:_T_23CRl2EE:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/1482/38073559.gif" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=HQ1mVae5aSo:_T_23CRl2EE:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/7262/22542868.gif" /></a></div>

Gmail revamped

Google has the penchant for being understated – just take a look at their search engine and you’ll know what I mean, although recently, Goog...

Another Sharp Galapagos tablet goes through the FCC

<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-79265" height="323" src="http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/2718/galapagostabletfcc.jpg" title="galapagos-tablet-fcc" width="600" />Sharp has sent yet another Galapagos tablet over to the FCC for them to prod and poke the device, making sure it is worthy and ready to hit the US market when the time is ripe to do so. This Galapagos tablet is also known as the EB-W71LJ-H if you happen to have a fetish for model numbers, and if one were to look at Sharp’s naming convention to date, it would most probably come with a 7″ display, making it the ideal go-between model as there are already 5″ and 10″ models from the Galapagos line which we already know.<br/><br/>Test results have also revealed the presence of a 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi radio, but apart from that, other details are as scant as hair on Kojak’s noggin’. This is because Sharp specifically put in a request to the FCC to keep their trade secrets under lock and key – for now. Perhaps sometime down the road, additional details will be revealed, but for now, you just have to sit tight and wait for a leak or an official announcement.<br/><div><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=XqrMTFidx6I:16778K2Cy6g:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/3315/60532509.gif" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=XqrMTFidx6I:16778K2Cy6g:qj6IDK7rITs"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/8894/92882810.gif" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=XqrMTFidx6I:16778K2Cy6g:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/5572/60054871.gif" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=XqrMTFidx6I:16778K2Cy6g:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/498/45676746.gif" /></a></div>

Another Sharp Galapagos tablet goes through the FCC

Sharp has sent yet another Galapagos tablet over to the FCC for them to prod and poke the device, making sure it is worthy and ready to hit ...

Sprint Galaxy Tab to receive Android 2.3 Gingerbread update

<p><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-79274" height="266" src="http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/6004/sprinttabgingerbread.jpg" title="sprint-tab-gingerbread" width="540" />The original Samsung Galaxy Tab was meant to be an iPad killer, but unfortunately, it must have gotten its identity and purpose mixed up along the way because it was nowhere near such status after arriving on the market. Well, considering the larger Galaxy Tab 10.1 has already been released, surely there is quite a number of original Galaxy Tab owners who have made the upgrade switch. For those who have remained blindly loyal, here’s some good news – your Sprint Galaxy Tab will be receiving the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update very soon, where it will be known as build number EF17, sporting HD Bluetooth support as well.</p><br/><p>Touted to arrive this coming July 5th, the update will be made available via Google OTA (Over The Air). This update will be spread out across a 4-day period for those who are eligible Sprint customers, based on your status with the Google servers. We would have liked to see a direct download link as well too, but beggars can’t be choosers, no?</p><br/><p><a href="http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/06/sprint-galaxy-tab-android-2-3-gingerbread-update/">Sprint Galaxy Tab to receive Android 2.3 Gingerbread update</a>, By <a href="http://www.ubergizmo.com">Ubergizmo</a>. <b>Top Stories</b> : <a href="http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/06/xperia-play-review/" title="Xperia Play Review">Xperia Play Review</a>, <a href="http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/06/infuse-4g-review/" title="Samsung Infuse 4G Review">Samsung Infuse 4G Review</a>, </p> <div><br/><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=XdP82QVTQeE:G7LSDnuhHgc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img border="0" src="http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/7403/23509557.gif"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=XdP82QVTQeE:G7LSDnuhHgc:qj6IDK7rITs"><img border="0" src="http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/2452/89195749.gif"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=XdP82QVTQeE:G7LSDnuhHgc:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img border="0" src="http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/5752/23166592.gif"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=XdP82QVTQeE:G7LSDnuhHgc:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img border="0" src="http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/1084/30453094.gif"></img></a><br/></div>

Sprint Galaxy Tab to receive Android 2.3 Gingerbread update

The original Samsung Galaxy Tab was meant to be an iPad killer, but unfortunately, it must have gotten its identity and purpose mixed up alo...

Opera updates two Android mobile browsers

<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-79276" height="209" src="http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/6913/operaandroid.jpg" title="opera-android" width="367" />Opera has not one, but two mobile browsers for Android-powered device owners to choose from, so it is nice to know that Opera decided to roll out upgrades for both – notching the version numbers to Opera Mini 6.1 and Opera Mobile 11.1. They are both ready for action over at the Android Market, with support for Google voice search thrown in alongside Google AutoComplete and Intelligent domain suggest. Those ought to make your search process faster, including when entering a URL, while providing alternative sites to check out just in case you were bored of flipping channels, deciding to surf random websites instead.</p><br/>Opera Mobile 11.1 will throw in additional features that the company dubs “experimental support” for Adobe Flash on tablets running Android 3.x Honeycomb. Apart from that, expect to find support for HTML5, with the rendering engine given a bump to Opera Presto 2.8.149.<br/><div><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=evO30jPEZCw:--pNGAhenxs:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/1299/31333402.gif" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=evO30jPEZCw:--pNGAhenxs:qj6IDK7rITs"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/8422/94490946.gif" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=evO30jPEZCw:--pNGAhenxs:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/7231/86147349.gif" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=evO30jPEZCw:--pNGAhenxs:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/8637/27434300.gif" /></a></div>

Opera updates two Android mobile browsers

Opera has not one, but two mobile browsers for Android-powered device owners to choose from, so it is nice to know that Opera decided to rol...

Skype for Android hacked, does video on other Android handsets

<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-79186 aligncenter" height="150" src="http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/616/skypeandroid.jpg" title="skype-android" width="307" />Skype for Android’s latest release apparently supports only a bunch of other handsets – the HTC Desire S, Sony Ericsson Xperia neo, Sony Ericsson Xperia pro and the Google Nexus S. Trust the ever enterprising spirit of mankind to hack said version to include video call support on all the other non-listed Android-powered smartphones. The particular version that we’re referring to was released with the Samsung Galaxy S2 in mind, although the performance will not be limited to just that particular smartphone. While it remains too early to perform exhaustive testing for other models, the APK (installation file for Android phones) has been touted to work on the HTC EVO 4G, alongside the HTC Thunderbolt with some measure of success.</p><br/>Needless to say, only if your Android-powered smartphone has a front facing camera should you bother yourself with this version of Skype, and make sure that there is a decent processor hiding underneath the hood as well.<br/><div><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=6k4R8xsqudg:_qLl5K5e3T0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/7079/93538393.gif" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=6k4R8xsqudg:_qLl5K5e3T0:qj6IDK7rITs"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/6167/39878358.gif" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=6k4R8xsqudg:_qLl5K5e3T0:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/884/58860005.gif" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=6k4R8xsqudg:_qLl5K5e3T0:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/4707/27247276.gif" /></a></div>

Skype for Android hacked, does video on other Android handsets

Skype for Android’s latest release apparently supports only a bunch of other handsets – the HTC Desire S, Sony Ericsson Xperia neo, Sony Eri...

Sanyo XX batteries are powered by eneloop technology

<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="157" src="http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/3263/sanyoxx.jpg" title="sanyo-xx" width="140" />Sanyo’s eneloop batteries is nothing short of legendary by now, thanks to their amazing capability of retaining a charge even when they’ve not been used for a long, long time, not to mention being able to recharge many times over without suffering from the “memory effect“. Well, Sanyo has just upped the ante with their new XX batteries, being the highest capacity eneloop ever, boasting Typ. 2500 mAh of power.</p><br/>Since it relies on proprietary eneloop technology, the XX can be used right out of the box as it retains up to 75% of its charge even after one year of storage – according to Sanyo, anyways. Coming in a package of four AA batteries, it will be available for $24.99.<br/><br/>The XX powered by eneloop is able to deliver 25% more power for extreme usage requirements, and to sweeten the deal, you will be pleased to know that the XX batteries can still deliver juice even when temperatures drop down to -4 degrees Fahrenheit – now how about that for performance? [Press Release]<br/><div><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=ngfGHGNJR-o:MEey3TuPldQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/7338/32865023.gif" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=ngfGHGNJR-o:MEey3TuPldQ:qj6IDK7rITs"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/246/53907793.gif" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=ngfGHGNJR-o:MEey3TuPldQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/6476/95970421.gif" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=ngfGHGNJR-o:MEey3TuPldQ:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/9089/83215655.gif" /></a></div><br/><div><span style="line-height: 24px;"><br/></span></div>

Sanyo XX batteries are powered by eneloop technology

Sanyo’s eneloop batteries is nothing short of legendary by now, thanks to their amazing capability of retaining a charge even when they’ve n...