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If two screens are better than one, the Sony Tablet P will be your go-to tablet. Announced earlier today at this year's Mobile World Congress, the dual-screened Sony Tablet P will go on sale March 4 for $400 exclusively through AT&T. Previously known as the S2, the Tablet P comes with two 5.5-inch displays that can be used together or for separate functions, like using the top half to read your emails while using the bottom as a keyboard.

There are some pros and cons to the unique design of the Tablet P. Unlike other tablets, the Tablet P can be folded in half to make it incredibly portable, slipping into the smallest of handbags or clutches. The downside might be the apps. The Tablet P will launch with a number of apps optimized for the dual-screen view, but there's no telling just yet how it will perform with the wide range of apps available in the Android Marketplace. Other key specs include 4G LTE speeds, two cameras (5MP rear-facing, 0.3MP forward-facing), 4GB of on-board storage (expandable up to 32GB), 1GB of RAM, and up to seven hours of battery life, all packed into a body that weighs just under a pound.

As expected, a two-year contract is required for the $400 price tag. Data plans will set you back $35 a month for 3GB, and $50 for 5GB, unless you choose to prepay for your data every month, which will get you a $5 discount on 3GB and an option for 250MB for $15.

What do you think of the Sony Tablet P? Will you be buying?

Another day, another iPhone 5 rumor! You should be used to this by now. This time, Boy Genius is reporting that AT&T is prepping for the next iPhone launch in early September by staffing up and wrapping up training before an anticipated "influx of foot traffic." Additionally, the source says that Apple is hiring additional store staff for "new product launches" during that same time period.

Just last week, rumors pegged a late August launch for the iPhone 5, but could we instead see a late August announcement and an early September launch? Stay tuned.

Turns out I'm not the only one who is worried about the AT&T and T-Mobile merger. About 71 percent of you said in a recent poll that you had concerns, and many of you chimed in with your misgivings. Here's what some of you said:

• "I left AT&T quite a while back thanks to their horrible service (customer and tech both) to move to T-Mobile, and have never regretted it. Until this week. Now I guess I need to look at Verizon." —  z0rkzer0 .
  
• "I have been with T-Mobile for many years. Whenever I have tried another carrier I have always been disappointed and end up coming back to TM. Not even the iPhone managed to make me stray and so I am really scared to see how this merger is going to affect the quality of service I have come to expect with TM." — kindo1313

I'm right there with you readers. My worries for how this move will affect the quality of my wireless carrier got me thinking about whether I can switch out of T-Mobile before the merger takes effect. According to an article from Forbes, it still isn't clear if T-Mobile customers will be charged a termination penalty if they decide to leave the carrier before their contract is up. But something you might be relieved to find out is that it's illegal to change the terms of any prior contract with T-Mobile even after the firm joins AT&T. If you find a "materially adverse" change, such as a price increase, you can dispute that with the carrier and perhaps even break your contract without paying any fees.

The merger won't go into effect until a year later and I'm pretty glad that my contract ends January next year. Hmmm, is it just me or does the iPhone from Verizon look quite tempting all of a sudden?

AT&T's service is so terrible, that it continually holds the spot for the worst-rated cell phone provider in a Consumer Reports poll. Out of the 58,000 people surveyed, many complained about the service's dropped calls. This might mean that it'll be hard for the network to retain users if the rumor of Verizon selling iPhones holds true. In fact, a GeekSugar quiz revealed that 59 percent of readers will be switching to Verizon as soon as the iPhone makes it way over.

I must admit, I haven't had the best experiences dealing with the customer service reps at AT&T, but now I know it's not just me. What are your gripes about your carrier?

In a press release issued today, AT&T announced it is sponsoring free WiFi in Times Square to alleviate some of the traffic on its already-strained 3G network. The WiFi "hotzone" is available free to AT&T customers with qualifying smartphone, 3G LaptopConnect, and AT&T High Speed Internet plans.

To find out where exactly the hotzones are located in Times Square, and how they can be utilized, just read more.

• The colorful pink and blue wiimotes will be making their way to the US on Feb. 14 — Engadget
• The iPhone could be the reason why AT&T's network keeps failing — MacRumors
• Verizon has refunded a $22,000 cell phone bill that a teenager racked up — Silicon Alley Insider
• See what it's like to be an Amazon employee at the fulfillment center in Kansas — The Huffington Post
• The fascinating history of Christmas lights — Gizmodo
• I love these PB Teen beside tables that come with built-in 5 plug outlets for your gadgets — Unplggd
• Submit your Cool Captures for your chance to win a CanvasPop print — GeekSugar

Need a new BlackBerry? AT&T is going all out this holiday season by kicking off an amazing BlackBerry sale. Starting today, you can pick up a BlackBerry of your choice for 50 percent off. And the sale even includes the shiny new BlackBerry Bold 9700.

Keep in mind you still need to sign up for a two-year agreement, and there's a mail-in rebate as well, but overall, it's pretty tempting if you're in need of a new smartphone.

Talk about a great deal to kick off your Cyber Monday shopping! AT&T is now selling refurbished 16GB iPhone 3GS for only $49. Even better, AT&T will waive the usual $35 activation fee, and each device comes with the same warranty as the new iPhones. Black has already sold out, so scoop a white one up while supplies last (keep in mind, you'll still need to get a two-year AT&T phone plan).

I know some of you are on the fence about buying refurbished gadgets, but when the product is sold with the same warranty as the new device, it's really a great way to get a hot new tech toy on the cheap.

Source: Flickr User William Hook

Who didn't see this coming? AT&T is suing Verizon over their recent ad campaign, playing on Apple's iPhone catchphrase "There's an app for that," and laying into AT&T's supposed lack of coverage. According to AT&T, the side-by-side view of maps showing each network's 3G coverage areas is confusing to consumers, leading them to believe that there are large parts of the country where AT&T doesn't provide service.

I can see how the side-by-side view of the maps could be misleading, but Verizon isn't fudging any numbers. The maps in the commercial show 3G network coverage for both providers. The difference is, where there are holes in Verizon's maps there isn't coverage. On the AT&T map, much of the white areas not covered by 3G, AT&T's 2G network is offered. Apparently Verizon did add a disclaimer to the ad, but AT&T is still dissatisfied.

AT&T's main goal seems to be to get these commercials off the air. . . Do you think they have a case?