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Gameloft to Cut Back on Android Development

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:40:14 -0800

Though you may think us to be iPhone fans all the time, we really do want to root for the underdog. Whether it's Google's Android or Palm's webOS, the smartphone...

Two Approaches to NFC Battle for French Hearts and Mobiles

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:30:18 -0800

French network operators are counting on their SIM cards to put NFC in phones, while Twinlinx offers a self-adhesive Bluetooth device with similar functions.

General Mobile DSTL1: Good Software, Clunky Hardware

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:50:00 -0800

The General Mobile DSTL1 smartphone offers all the great features of Google's Android operating system, but it has some major hardware flaws.

Sony Online Service to Challenge iTunes? Fat Chance

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:22:00 -0800

Sony has little hope to rival Apple's iTunes with a new music service called Sony Online Service.

Torture Tests: Stylus Tough 8000 Camera and XP3 Quest Phone

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:40:29 -0800

The Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 point-and-shoot camera and the Sonim XP3 Quest rugged phone are supposed to be tough. How tough? We decided to find out.

First Look: Dell Mini 3i Smartphone

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0800

The first Dell smartphone to go on sale will be the Mini 3i, which will be available in China this December for about $700.

AT&T's Anti-Verizon Ad Is a Stinker

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0800

Unable to silence Verizon, AT&T fights back with an ad featuring Luke Wilson -- and ends up looking like a tongue-tied kid being teased at recess.

Foxconn to Build JIL Handset for China Mobile

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:40:12 -0800

Foxconn will launch a mobile phone for China Mobile next year that was developed around the Joint Innovation Lab agreement.

Global Video News Recap, World Tech Update Nov. 19

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:30:17 -0800

President Obama talks tech in China, Dell readies its smartphone, the EU shutters 54 Web sites and more.

Android vs. iPhone: Which Has the More Advanced Users?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:26:00 -0800

It seems the mobile world is full of silly little battles these days, so here's one more: Which mobile platform has the more advanced users -- Android or iPhone?

Indian Eye Hospital Uses iPhone for Remote Diagnostics

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:10:00 -0800

An eye hospital in India is testing software that will enable doctors to receive retinal images on their mobile phones; for quick diagnosis.

Google gPhone: Friend or Foe to Android Phones?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:38:00 -0800

Google's brand and aspirations could be tough competition for handset manufacturers building Android-based devices.

Incase Debuts New Chargers for IPod and IPhone

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:10:12 -0800

Accessory vendor Incase has released two new chargers for iPods and iPhones. The $40 Combo Charger is an update to the company's 2-in-1 Wall & Car Charger...

AT&T Strikes Back at Verizon in New Ad

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:20:23 -0800

No, no, no, AT&T. I realize you're trying to fight fire with fire with your new "side-by-side" ad, but when you play with fire, somebody's going to get...

Money Transfers to Become Hottest Mobile App, Says Gartner

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:20:20 -0800

Money transfers and payments will be among the top 10 most important mobile applications by 2012, market research company Gartner said on Wednesday.

Quip for IPhone

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:40:11 -0800

Quip, a $1 app from Addy Mobile, aims to let you send photos to your friends' cell phones without counting against your MMS quota. Once you've purchased the app...

Hands on With the Dell Mini 3i Smartphone

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:20:00 -0800

The Dell Mini 3i smartphone will launch in December from China Mobile for around US$704 without a contract.

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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:20:00 -0800

Google Phone Is Coming, May Be VoIP Device

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

Analysis: The Google phone rumor is back, and better than ever -- the device is due in January and will operate over VoIP, most likely Google's Voice/Gizmo5 service.

When Bad Things Happen to Good Products

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

Ten major upgrades that went awry, the consumer revolts they prompted, and how the products involved recovered--or didn't.

AT&T's Gripe About Verizon Ads Doesn't Sway Judge

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:29:00 -0800

Federal judge denies AT&T's request to ban Verizon 3G Map ads.

T-Mobile Tap (T-Mobile)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:20:00 -0800

The eye-catching T-Mobile Tap offers a solid set of multimedia features, but is hindered by a slow touch interface.

Reality Check: Google Phone Far From a Sure Thing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:50:00 -0800

The Google Phone is coming -- at least, if you believe the rash of factual-sounding headlines around the Web today. Here's why you may want to be skeptical.

Palm Pixi, Pre Get Dirt-Cheap at Amazon

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:10:00 -0800

Online retailer now offers Palm's flagship smartphone and its little sibling at bargain basement prices. Of course, buyers must sign a two-year service contract with Sprint to get either deal.

Will Nasty Ad Campaign against AT&T Do Verizon Any Good?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:55:00 -0800

The fiercely competitive carriers return to court today to wrangle over Verizon's accusations in its ads.

Early Black Friday Deals Lucrative As Ever

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:02:00 -0800

No need to wait for Thanksgiving; deals can be found today with little scrounging.

When Is an IPhone Better Than a DSLR?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:29 -0800

Chase Jarvis has a lot of very expensive camera equipment, his own photo studio, and years of experience as a professional advertising photographer. His current...

T-Mobile Customers Suffer Data Breach

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:17:00 -0800

The latest indignity and hassle for T-Mobile customers is unauthorized release of personal data in the UK.

EU Closes 54 Web Sites for Consumer Law Violations

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:50:12 -0800

301 European Web sites that sell mobile phone ringtones, wallpapers and other services violated consumer law

Google-Branded 'Super' Phone Expected in 2010, Report Says

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:23:00 -0800

Google's gPhone is real, according to reports. Google will partner with a device maker and release the phone in 2010, sources say.

Palm Pixi: An Inexpensive Entry-Level Smartphone

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0800

The Pixi, the second smartphone to run Palm's Web OS, could be considered the Palm Pre lite.

IPhone Cleared for Sale by South Korean Regulator

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:13 -0800

A South Korean regulatory body Wednesday gave Apple a business license that would allow it to launch the iPhone at any time.

Why There Shouldn't Be an iPhone App for That

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0800

For some retailers, an iPhone app makes perfect sense. Others, not so much.

Sidekick Gets a Second Chance

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

T-Mobile has resumed selling the beleaguered device, albeit with a small price drop.

Verizon Snaps Back at AT&T's Ad Complaint

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:36:00 -0800

Battle of the Wireless Carriers, Cont.: Verizon answers AT&T's lawsuit over "Map for That" ads.

Service Lets Users Build Own IPhone, RIM, Windows Apps

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:20:15 -0800

The BuildAnApp online service helps novices create mobile applications for several platforms and submits them to the iPhone App Store.

NASA App for IPhone

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:30:16 -0800

NASA's Website connects everyday folks to the goings on of the universe (and the goings on of the American space agency that eats up a substantial part of the...

Google Earth Updates IPhone App

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:50:15 -0800

Google has announced an update to its popular Google Earth iPhone app. Version 2.0 lets users view personalized maps created on a desktop machine. The upgrade...

Thousands of IPhones Stolen From Belgian Warehouse

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:00:18 -0800

Antwerp, Belgium is well known as one of the diamond capitals of the world (host to at least one major heist in the past decade). But the latest place in the...

WritePad Pro for IPhone

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:40:16 -0800

Stan Miasnikov's WritePad Pro is a powerful word processing and note-taking app for the iPhone and iPod touch that incorporates three separate apps: WritePad...

T-Mobile Starts Selling Sidekicks Again, for Less

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:30:00 -0800

Will a price cut lure shoppers back, or have they been scared off by the massive server failure that caused Sidekick users to lose data?

BlackBerry Bold 9700 Sync Pod Powers AND Syncs Your Phone

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:21:00 -0800

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone was just announced by Research In Motion last month, and the device was released in the United States by T-Mobile this week.

Google Updates Google Earth App for iPhone

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:34:00 -0800

Google is still offering iPhone apps, but the past year has been a stormy one for the Google-Apple relationship.

Windows Marketplace Reveals Fragmentation

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:50:00 -0800

Microsoft said there are now 800 apps in its Marketplace, although not all of those apps are available to all Windows Mobile customers.

Fragmentation Prevents Viral Marketing in Mobile

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:40:19 -0800

Mobile developers can't rely on word of mouth to grow their user base because of the heterogenous nature of the mobile market, an executive said.

JunoWallet GiftCards for IPhone

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:10:12 -0800

JunoWallet GiftCards, a free iPhone app from Junobe, aims to help you keep track of all those plastic gift cards you've accumulated. And while it does a passable...

The $2 Britney Spears iPhone App and 5 Other Ways to Waste Money

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:59:00 -0800

Obsessed with Britney Spears? There is an app for that, as well as apps for tracking a number of celebs via your iPhone.

Droid Sales and the Android Explosion

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:15:00 -0800

The Motorola Droid is doing more than just bashing the iPhone -- it's also smashing the ceiling when it comes to mainstream Android appeal.

Sony Ericsson Equinox Phone is Great for Calls, Not Much Else

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:27:00 -0800

The Sony Ericsson Equinox is a very middle-of-the-road phone; its call capabilities are solid, but Web and camera ones are mediocre.

Loopt 2.0 for IPhone Brings More Context to Your Location

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:20:13 -0800

Location-based social networking got a bit more interesting with the recent release of Loopt 2.0 for iPhone and iPod touch. This major new upgrade puts...

Android Hot on Windows Mobile's Heels, Per Analyst

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:22:00 -0800

The upstart Android OS, in its first year, is gaining on the decade-old Windows Mobile (CE) platform.