SA: Apple's iPad owned 80% of North American tablet market in Q2

Amid a flurry of new tablets from the competition, Apple's iPad managed to capture 80% of the North American tablet market in the second quarter of 2011.

Boy Genius Report, SA: Apple's iPad owned 80% of North American tablet market in Q2

Budget-friendly Roku LT pops up at the FCC as the 2400X

Well, this is kinda interesting: a brand new Roku just hit the FCC, sporting model number 2400X. Beyond the fact that we just got a trio of new streaming media boxes from the company, the model number would almost seem to imply this is a last-gen device (the Roku 2 lineup all start with "30"). It's clear the Roku LT (the name it will eventually go to market with) is going to be the new low-cost member of the family, but it's not just rebranded old tech. Inside is the same Broadcom 2835 SOC that powers the Roku 2 XD, XS, and HD and, while it tops out at 720p just like the low-end HD, it actually sports more RAM than the current budget model.


Engadget, Budget-friendly Roku LT pops up at the FCC as the 2400X

Bug Fixer Update for Google Maps Brings Improved Transit Navigation

Google Maps has received a minor update that should be welcomed by those who frequently use Transit Navigation to find their way around via their cities public transit system. Along with fixing several bugs not worth mentioning among the apps change log, location accuracy has been improved when searching for directions with Transit Navigation. The new update can be found in the Android Market by following the below link.

Android Phone, Bug Fixer Update for Google Maps Brings Improved Transit Navigation

Windows Phone 7.5 'Mango' update begins rolling out today

It's raining Mango, Hallelujah. Windows Phone 7.5 is now officially ready to get pushed to existing devices, and in a big way. Taking lessons Microsoft learned from the update debacle that was NoDo, the company's eager to do a much more efficient (and quick) job of rolling out its latest revamp. While Redmond didn't offer any exact details on which phones would be the lucky recipients right away, it'll be keeping the masses posted through its "where's my phone update" page. If your handset is listed, hook it up to your computer, load the Zune client and there should be a lovely message waiting for you.

Engadget, Windows Phone 7.5 'Mango' update begins rolling out today

Disney Appmates 'Cars' toys mean parents may never see their iPads again (video)

If you're a parent with an iPad, there's a good chance your tablet already disappears for long stretches, only to come back covered in tiny fingerprints. Today's Appmates announcement from Disney will likely have plenty of parents seriously considering the purchase of a second tablet for the home. The Cars toys are meant to be driven across the top of an iPad, interacting with a downloadable Cars 2 Appmates app, which lets kids drive around courses, race and complete missions.

Engadget, Disney Appmates 'Cars' toys mean parents may never see their iPads again (video)

Apple Seals the Deal: iPhone 5 Event Set for Oct. 4

Apple will be unveiling its next iPhone Oct. 4 at its Cupertino headquarters. It's about time.
Apple is hosting its next iPhone event at its Cupertino, California headquarters on Oct. 4. Press invites landed in media inboxes first thing this morning, with a very enticing tag line: “Let's Talk iPhone.”

Tim Cook is expected to be master of ceremonies at the event now that he is Apple's CEO.

Gadget Lab, Apple Seals the Deal: iPhone 5 Event Set for Oct. 4

Sprint's LTE build out already underway, new 4G network to launch first half 2012?

At this point, it's pretty much an open secret that Sprint needs to hitch its ride to LTE to stay in the wireless game. CNET caught wind of the operator's intended 4G plans ahead of its scheduled October strategy announcement - an event at which many in the industry expect Sprint to lay out its LTE cards. According to the report, the Hesse-led network's been hard at work installing the necessary infrastructure to convert to its towers to FD-LTE, which is the same flavor of LTE as Verizon and future partner LightSquared.

Engadget, Sprint's LTE build out already underway, new 4G network to launch first half 2012?