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Motorola Invests in Universal Touch Screen Technology

As simple and effective as onboard navigation has become on mobile hardware, Motorola believes there’s still room for improvement. The company has recently announced an investment in a firm called Sensitive Object (a spin-off of the French National Center for Scientific Research), who cla...

Motorola Droid to get Platform Update

You may not hear about this on those cool Droid commercials currently occupying airwaves for the upcoming Holiday season, but Verizon says it’s time to release an Android update for the Motorola Droid. The patch would intend to improve the camera's auto-focus feature and the phone's voice...

Swype Hopes to Obsolete Mobile Typing

Since the advent of the mobile computing device, inputting data, especially text, has always been a conflicting issue in terms of size. Tiny QWERTY thumb boards, T9 (text completion) and multi-purpose numeric keypads have all been released to remedy this situation. One company believes t...

Free Blackberry App Helps With Holiday Shopping

Let’s face it, Holiday shopping can be stressful! Fortunately Blackberry users are about to have the power of technology on their side. Poynt, a free, all-in-one local search application for BlackBerry smartphones is the perfect application to help users with their Christmas shopping and part...

Anticipated Nook Digital Reader Postponed Again

Well at least there’s Amazon’s Kindle! Barnes & Nobel were hoping to have their competitive product (the Nook) on shelves and in cyber space before the holidays but now it doesn’t look like they’re going to swing it. According to the latest rumors, the release date has been pushed back t...

AT&T Announces Voicemail to Text Service

While there’s no denying the convenience of voicemail, dialing in to your account then listening in can be tough in public. AT&T’s got a new service that aims to eliminate such inconveniences. Calling the service Voicemail to Text, AT&T will translate a vocal message into onscreen display....

Seen that? - Today, I stumbled upon a

...hip community focusing heavily on mobile phone technology. Friendsation.com will bring free instant messaging, online dating and mobile flirting into one interactive community. Members will have acces...

Acer Looks to Android to Boost Handset Sales

In an era where handset makers are venturing into PC production, we have the opposite effect going on with Acer. Until now the company has relied largely on Microsoft's mobile Windows operating system to power its phones by that may soon change thanks to warm reception their Android-powered...

Nokia's 6700 Has Photogs in Mind

Nokia’s forthcoming 6700 looks to combine stylish form with powerful camera functionality. This mobile handset will be available in six color options - pink, red, petrol, blue, aluminum, lime and purple. Perhaps most appealing to customers will be the equipped 5 megapixel camera with Car...

Carmangi's Official Site Launches

You still can’t buy one yet but that hasn’t stopped Carmangi from launching an official website for its forthcoming Android-based Web Station tablet / MID. The unit will feature a 7-inch glass touchscreen and some of the usual goodies like WiFi and GPS capabilities. Powering the tablet...

New HP iPaq Coming to AT&T

...MOLED touch screen for brighter, more vivid colors and a QWERTY thumb board for fast and accurate messaging and email. The handset runs Microsoft's new Windows Mobile 6.5 platform with a redesigne...

RIM & Motorola in the Legal Hot Seat

It seems like no matter what innovations come down the pipe these days, there’s someone else claiming to have invented it first. Such is the case with handset giants RIM and Motorola who find themselves on the receiving end of legal action over visual voicemail. Making the allegations of...

Motorola i410 Coming to Boost Mobile

If you need proof of the slow economy, look no further than the cellular phone industry and the recent resurgence of consumer demand in the prepaid sector. To that end, Boost Mobile, the prepaid phone service business of Sprint Nextel, has recently acquired the Motorola i410 to its growing st...

A Good Read for the Tech Lover

Well it may not technically be a gadget, it is a book about how gadgets have changed the world we live in. Larry Page and Sergey Brin founded Google in a Silicon Valley garage 11 years ago with ambitions of changing the world. Did they succeed? In the opinion of the author, absolutely only t...

Verizon Targets Outdoorsy-Types With Their Latest Phone

Verizon realizes that not all mobile handset users want to simply make and receive phone calls. As such their latest collaborative effort with Casio, a rugged clamshell model will have six operating modes including one tells the user the best time for fishing. Calling the handset the R...

Cooking on the Road

People and lawmakers complain that drivers don’t need additional distractions from the task at hand and hence love to crack down on talking on the phone, texting, or even putting a cell near one’s head. As such, as hard as it is top believe, one company believes there will be a market for tho...

Cooking on the Road

People and lawmakers complain that drivers don’t need additional distractions from the task at hand and hence love to crack down on talking on the phone, texting, or even putting a cell near one’s head. As such, as hard as it is top believe, one company believes there will be a market for tho...

T-Mobile to offer Prepaid Blackberry Plans

Like the idea of the business-powerhouse applications of the RIM Blackberry but fearful of getting caught up in a huge monthly bill or long-term commitment? T-Mobile understands where you’re coming from and has announced that it will begin selling a prepaid BlackBerry plan that doesn't requir...

Voxeo Raises $9 Million

...alls 'unlocked communications,' such as voice-over-Internet-protocol on mobile platforms or unified messaging and voice communications," writes VentureBeat's Dean Takahashi . "It essentiall...

Hitachi Offers 2TB Version of its SimpleDrive

Hitachi realizes that there’s no such thing as too much storage space when it comes to external hard drives. The firm has just introduced a 2TB (terabyte) edition of its popular external SimpleDrive, and it also announced that all of its 3.5-inch retail drives are now available in 2TB capaci...

LG's Shine 2 Coming to AT&T

AT&T’s latest handset from LG is set to launch in under a week. The Shine 2, a stainless steel slider with reflective screen and polished round edges, will hit shelves on November 22 for $120. Successor to LG’s original Shine, the Shine 2 makes use of a reflective 2.2-inch screen with "Mul...

Hikari to Release Google Android Tablet

Aside from the obvious iPhone – inspired name, Japanese firm Hikari is set to release a new tablet PC running Google’s Android operating system. Calling it the iFrame, this unit is set to feature a 7-inch touchscreen display, SD memory card slot, and WiFi capabilities (802.11 b/g/n). Oth...

AT&T responds to Verizon’s Ad Campaign

You know ad tactics are getting down and dirty when Verizon’s campaign forces AT&T to take action. AT&T (currently the exclusive domestic carrier of the popular Apple iPhone) says that while they typically don't respond to competitors' advertising, Verizon’s recent ads are so blatantly fals...

Plug Your Phone Into My... Coffee Cup?

If you’re like me, you’ve at some point wondered why nobody thought to include “standard” electrical outlets in your car. The bad news is that there’s no solid answer to this question. The good news is that someone out there with more technical knowledge (and motivation) has decided to do ...

Motorola's New Handset Built to Military Spec

Motorola’s latest handset looks to appeal to those users who make a habit out of destroying their phone. Calling it the Quantico, it features an exterior shell forged from chrome, glass, mesh and rubber and designed to survive in up to one meter of water for up to 30 minutes. A rubberize...

RIM Gets Serious With Developer Tools To Edge Out iPhone

Research In Motion and Adobe announced a collaboration to integrate Flash technology into the BlackBerry development platform. This new level of integration will grand developers access to Adobe Flash and Adobe Creative Suite tools to create content and applications for RIM’s BlackBerry device...

Verizon Targets Music Lovers with New Chocolate

Verizon Wireless today launched the LG Chocolate Touch, a touch screen music phone with surround sound Dolby Mobile for a richer and clearer listening experience. The handset comes standard with a 3.0-inch touch screen display, FM radio, stereo Bluetooth, 1GB of internal memory for music ...

Sprint Reports Losses Despite Improvements

Sometimes it seems like Sprint must be scratching their collective head in effort to figure out what gives with the domestic wireless market. The company reported a large third-quarter loss as subscribers continued to leave for rivals AT&T and Verizon despite an improved selection of phones a...

Verizon Releases $100 Android Handset

In effort to boost publicity of the Android platform, Verizon Wireless plans to sell the HTC Droid Eris, a Google Android equipped wireless device, today for $100. The Droid Eris is nearly identical to HTC's Hero smartphone, which Sprint is currently selling for $180. In fact the Droid E...

Review: Motorola Clutch i465 from Boost Mobile

...of standby time, or 205 minutes of continuous usage. If you're looking for a lightweight device for messaging and calling, with an excellent QWERTY keyboard, the i465 could well be the perfect choice....

Sonos iPhone Music Player Ships

Sonos has confirmed initial shipments of its much-anticipated ZonePlayer S5 all-in-one wireless music system that can be controlled by the iPhone or iPod touch. The Sonos ZonePlayer S5 is a high-performance wireless music system with 5 speakers powered by 5 dedicated digital amplifiers. ...

Sony Hopes to Increase Market Share with Android Phone

Sony may rule the roost in several areas of consumer electronics but the smartphone industry hasn’t been one of them. To potentially remedy this reality, Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X10 (their first Google phone) will go on sale in 2010. X10 will run Google's Android software and feature a larg...

Seen that? - Reaching the Tween and Teen Markets via SMS

... A new use for cell phones? Coupons and advertising using SMS or Short Messaging Service, I guess this was bound to happen because Tweens and Teens live on their cell phon...

Sony Ericsson 正式发布 XPERIA X10（aka X3）

Feature Packed Motorola Droid Hits Stores this Week

Verizon’s highly-anticipated answer to the iPhone is set to go on sale this week for $200. This new handset, called the Motorola Droid, will run Google's Android 2.0 operating system, offering a new mapping application that has voice-guided turn-by-turn directions, satellite imagery and h...

Flixster Expands Its Reach By A Factor of 8 Million

Flixster, the world’s biggest online movie community, looks like it's going to be bigger still by last week's announcement to release its first Blackberry application and overhaul its successful Android app. The announcement represents the company's simultaneous addition of 8 million mobi...

Introducing Karmic Koala

... graphical desktop environments. The environments integrate everyday applications including instant-messaging software, Web browser, document viewers and multimedia software." More here from ...

Seen that? - AJAX based E-messenger

... Web 2.0 E-messenger is a great tool if you want to use Instant Messaging from MSN, AOL or Yahoo! but can't install the software. This may happen if you are in ...

Cure for the Common Computer Cold

...p to 3 for the price of one). It also has a gamer mode (for your kids, right?) and protects Instant Messaging and browsing. They also have some solutions specifically for small businesses. When it ...

Skype May Buy Gizmo5

...among other things (like getting the company back)." "Since Gizmo5 has its own instant messaging, SMS and voice services, the average consumer wouldn’t really see the difference," wr...

U.S. House Committee Passes Informed P2P User Act

...d," writes Multichannel News' John Eggerton . "It specifically exempts e-mail, instant messaging, real time audio and video and real-time voice applications, its co-sponsor, Rep. Mary Bono...

Unicom says to sell iPhones in China from October

• Unicom says to sell iPhones in China from October • Nokia Acquires Dopplr • WaPo's Social Media Guidelines Paint Staff Into Virtual Corner; Full Text of Guidelines • Square Enix Japan To Cut 200 to 300 Jobs • Zoho Projects : All Task Lists View and Few Enhancements • AP Stylebook iP...

Addressing Management Challenges of Converged Mobile Devices

...control needed to enforce them. At the very least, the software should provide data about call and messaging volume. More sophisticated reporting provides the information organizations need to police ...

Versteckte Smileys in Skype

... Skype ist ist eine sehr beliebte, kostenlose VoIP -Software mit Instant Messaging-Funktion, Dateiübertragung und Videotelefonie. Der integrierte Instant Messenger von Skype bietet natürlich ...

Erstes Android-Smartphone von LG

... wird bis Ende dieses Jahres in Deutschland in den Handel kommen. Das GW620 ist in die Sparte der Messaging-Handys einzuordnen, da es neben der virtuellen Tastatur auf dem 3 Zoll großen Touchscreen a...

《魔兽世界.巫妖王之怒》圣骑士 德莱尼 手办（官版）

...tablet (updated with hands-on video!) • Browser Speed Tests: Chrome 4.0 and Opera 10 Take On All Challengers • New in Calendar: Sports schedules and contacts' birthdays • MMS Comes to iPhone...

iPhone SMS Due September 25 Tethering Due Never

...ch and the release of iPhone firmware 3.0, you will remember the announcement of tethering and SMS messaging. There were some carriers that had the technology already, some that had it coming soon, an...

Introducing Nimbuzz for Android

...e services." "Unique-to-Android features include a new buddy list layout, Skype instant messaging, a time sensitive user interface, homescreen notifications, auto-reconnect, clickable URLs...

RIM Ponies Up For New Browser

In the war to becoming the world's top smartphone maker, every little bit helps to gain an edge. Keeping that in mind, Research in Motion (RIM) has acquired Torch Mobile, maker of the Iris browser for Windows Mobile, to improve its own BlackBerry Internet experience. Released in 2008, the...

Nokia’s Mini-Laptop A Reality

It's common knowledge that the void between full computers and converged mobile devices is an ever-shrinking one. Leading cell phone manufacturer Nokia has made it official: Their first laptop computer is coming soon. Calling it the Nokia Booklet 3G, this new unit will weigh just 2.76 pounds an...

AT&T To Require Data Plans for Smartphones

In an uncharacteristic move in these rough economic times, AT&T has decided that all new customers who plan to use a smartphone have to subscribe to a $30 monthly data plan starting September 6. The company says the new mandate was implemented to increase customer satisfaction by eliminating fl...

Blockbuster to Bring Movies to Motorola

The times are a changing. Movie viewers are doing away with the concept of requiring a piece of media to enjoy a film. As a result, DVD renting is on the decline and rental chains like Blockbuster are feeling the squeeze. Facing competition from Netflix, Redbox to video download services such ...

Samsung's Jitterbug Simplifies the Cellular Experience

Not everyone feels like handsets need the abundance of features manufacturers have been including of late and one company feels like simplification is in order for certain overwhelmed customers. Enter the Jitterbug J from Samsung, a cellular handset that begs the questions why pack cameras, G...

Verizon 4G Coming Soon

When it comes to wireless networks, speed and reliability are constantly being improved upon. Verizon Wireless has completed initial testing of its 4G wireless service and says the commercial roll out is coming in 2010. Making use of a new technology called Long Term Evolution (LTE), Verizon s...

10 Tips for Using Instant Messaging In Your Business

... lot of ways. It has transformed communication. Cell phones took it mobile, then email and instant messaging (IM) went online, and finally, SMS texting gives people instant access to eachother. Today ...

Microsoft & Nokia Come Together Over Office

The world's top software maker and top handset maker have reached an agreement. Microsoft confirms that it has reached a deal with Nokia to make a mobile version of its Office software that works on devices made by the manufacturer. Microsoft said it will launch the latest version of its ...

Samsung's Ecofriendly Reclaim Coming to Sprint

While the Samsung Reclaim has been in the works for some time, it looks like Sprint will be the U.S. carrier of this, the world's first bio-friendly smartphone. The Reclaim can proudly boast of the fact that it's made from 80 percent recyclable materials and is free of polyvinyl chlor...

911 Service To Accept Text Messages

Well it's often said trends of today become the norm of tomorrow and there's no further proof than An emergency call center in Waterloo, Iowa, became the first in the country to accept "911" emergency text messages and even reply back, too. While the move may seem frivolous ...

3jam vs. Google Voice

... compare? "3jam has arrived at its similar competing service from a background in group text messaging," writes CNET's Jessica Dolcourt . "As such, it has not yet incorporated so...

Open Source Instant Messengers

...nger vorstellen. Miranda Hierbei handelt es sich um ein Multi-Protokoll-Client für Instant Messaging, der unter anderem die Protokolle ICQ, AIM, MSN, Yahoo, Jabber, IRC, Gadu-Gadu, Tlen und Netse...

T-Mobile Releases myTouch 3G

T-Mobile's hoping to improve its 4th-place ranking among US wireless carriers by releasing a high-tech 3G touch-phone running Google Android for a reasonable price. Hitting stores today, the myTouch 3G (the newest Google Android-powered smartphone with applications that learn and recommend ...

Cricket Announces More Features To Their Plans

...hich currently includes unlimited voice, long distance, domestic and international text and picture messaging, and nationwide coverage, will expand in these markets to include unlimited Web, unlimited...

LG's New "Split Screen" Chocolate Coming Soon

Well first we had portrait screens, then landscape mode, then phones with the ability to switch from one view to the other with the flick of a wrist. LG hopes taking the viewing trend to the next level will prove fruitful in developing their new Chocolate BL40, a widescreen handset with "...

微软与 Yahoo 达成为期 10 年的搜索合作协议

微软和 Yahoo 今天共同对外宣布，双方已达成为期 10 年的搜索和广告合作协议，称该交易将为全球消费者和广告主带来更多选择，并有利于进一步加强全球互联网产业的技术创新步伐。 微软、 Yahoo 称，总而言之，通过该交易，微软将成为 Yahoo 搜索的技术提供商，而 Yahoo 将独家负责两家公司全球范围内的搜索广告销售事务。 两家公司称，对网民和广告主而言，该交易在整合双方产品资源和搜索平台后，将推动互联网产业的持续技术创新。网民们会发现，他们查找信息的速度将更快，所获得信息准确性也更高。通过微软具有市场竞争力的搜索平台，将为广告主、内容提供商带来更多价值，并提高网民们的互联网活...

HTC Bringing TouchPro2 to T-Mobile

T-Mobile and HTC are getting set to release the Touch Pro2; a touch screen smartphone with conference speakerphone technology. One of the main draws of the TouchPro2 is that by flipping it over, it becomes a sophisticated speakerphone not unlike those found in corporate boardrooms. The hand...

RIM Returning to the Smartphone Segment

...tical trackpad, which makes scrolling and selecting an effortless affair. Users can access email, messaging and social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace out of the box. It will also fe...

Palm’s Going After iTunes Once Again

I don't think I have to go into great detail in saying that a lot of Apple's success with the iPhone stems from the popularity of their iTunes music service. Naturally Apple is very serious about protecting this gold mind and didn't take too kindly to Palm when they developed a so...

Hackers ruin iPhone push service...

...but potentially very useful) applications have begun to cause problems with a new OS3 feature; push messaging. The instant messages between phones use unique generated public and private keys, which t...

Vertu To Release All Carbon Fiber Handset

Handsets come in many shapes and sizes but these days consumers have more raw materials to chose from than ever before. Everything from plastic to titanium construction occupies store shelves and now Luxury mobile phone brand Vertu plans to release a handset crafted entirely of carbon fiber. ...

Nokia Targets Photogs With Their Next Phone

Despite posting huge losses for the past quarter, Nokia's got its sights set on the next big thing. That next big thing in this case happens to be the N86 8MP, a smartphone with an 8.0-megapixel auto-focus camera and Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens. Nokia says the N86 8MP is a true repla...