Commentary on Engadget's hands-on with Xperia Play (PlayStation Phone)

As of late, Sony Ericsson’s mobile offerings haven’t exactly embraced the highest rung of the ladder, a feat that was continually achieved with several of their feature phones. In fact, we recently dove into the mobile company’s past, present, and subsequent future. But now, one of the devices we talked about — the PlayStation Phone — has finally managed to hop across the pond for a full early access, no strings attached, jubilant preview thanks to the folks of Engadget. — More after the break!

Samsung's newest low-end mobile offerings

This last year has seen Samsung’s mobile team come out in full force, releasing not one, but five high-end smartphones. Carrying the trend into 2011, Sammy’s recently announced their newest line of Galaxy handsets. And this time their taking a slightly different approach. Unlike their high-end mobile offerings from the tail end of 2010, Samsung has begun to move into Nokia territory, pushing their wares into the lower end of the market. — More after the break!

BlackBerry 6 updates begin to roll on Verizon for select handsets - Here's how to update

In the age of the smartphone, mobile software is just as important as the accompanying hardware. Which is why if you currently own either a BlackBerry Bold 9650 or a Curve 3G on Verizon’s network, tonight you will be getting a quasi-new phone thanks to the impending BlackBerry 6 OTA (over the air update). — Update instructions after the break!

Sony Ericsson to tap Windows Phone 7 Market - Is it really such a good idea?

Sony Ericsson has long held the title of ‘King of the Feature Phones’ — in fact, the company released stellar, after stellar, after stellar handsets — until one day they adopted the trend setting smartphone moniker. And low and behold, no more stellar handsets. But now, Sony Ericsson’s apparently looking at proper development of Windows Phone 7 according to a recent DigiTimes report. — More after the break!

Motorola Xoom launching Feb. 17th for $700 - Is it really worth its price tag?

According to a recent tip received by Engadget, Motorola’s hot-to-trot, Honeycomb touting bad boy will be coming soon, very soon indeed. The tip, procured from a Best Buy inventory system, states that Motorola’s Xoom will be launching come February 17th at a price of $699.99. — More after the break!

The Top 5 Android tablets to look out for in 2011

Android has come a long ways since the days of under powered smartphones and cheap KIRFish Shenzhen tablets. Just about everything under the sun, that isn’t running iOS, is under Google’s robust software, which is why here at T3ch H3lp, we’ve decided to compile a top 5 list of Android based tablets due to drop in 2011. — More after the break!

Screen Capture functionality not coming to Windows Phone 7

For media and technology junkies (much like ourselves) the ability to take screenshots has become an indispensable tool. It is often taken for granted, especially since it’s featured on just about every platform — ranging from desktop operating systems to the ever powerful, portable mobile phone. However, as most Windows Phone 7 users are likely aware, Microsoft’s flagship mobile platform is currently lacking in the screen capture department; and guess what? According to Microsoft, the feature won’t be coming anytime soon.  — More after the break!