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Pzizz Relax for IPhone

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:10:18 -0800

If you like to nap, or, like me, need to nap sometime during the day to rejuvenate yourself, there's a good change you'll find Pzizz Relax for the iPhone to be a...

Google Improves Mobile Movie Search

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:14:00 -0800

A revamped app offers more info and search options to identify your choices more easily.

Google Updates Apps BlackBerry Service

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:50:52 -0800

Google updated its Google Apps Connector for BlackBerry server service.

Palm, Sprint Pursue Lost Data From Pre, Pixi

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:50:40 -0800

Palm and Sprint are trying to solve problems some users have had moving data from one Palm webOS device to another.

China Hopes Taiwan 3G Test Will Boost Homegrown Technologies

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:50:28 -0800

China expressed its hope that a 3G trial network in Taiwan will lead to more cooperation on technical standards between the two places.

3G Means More Porn, China Laments Amid Cleanup

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:44:00 -0800

High-speed mobile Internet service is helping people spread porn online, China said

Major Magazine Publishers Coming to iPhone, BlackBerry

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:57:00 -0800

New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Time, People could be available via iTunes style store

12 Must-Have iPhone Apps for the Holidays

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:23:00 -0800

The holidays are stressful, but an iPhone or iPod Touch can help. Whether you want to cook a great meal or get the heck out of the house, there's an app for that.

Cowabunga

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:10:25 -0800

iPhone-toting city slickers who'd like a taste of a frontier have a friend in Southern Brand. The company makes the $29 Limited Edition Cowhide iPhone Cover...

Wake-Up Call

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:10:23 -0800

Many iPhone owners already use their phone as a makeshift alarm clock--why not go all the way by turning it into your nightstand clock? Kensington's $40...

Hey, Apple: Trust Your iPhone Developers

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:07:00 -0800

Apple could speed its screening process by fast tracking App Store submissions from its trusted development partners.

A Place for Everything

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:28 -0800

My iPhone makes phone calls, downloads e-mail, and pulls up any Web site I ask it to. So why should the case I store this multi-tasker in content itself with...

Take Note

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:22 -0800

I’ll be on the phone with somebody when suddenly, some vital piece of information—a phone number, an address, a time and date—will come up in the conversation...

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Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:22 -0800

One Word: Plastics

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:19 -0800

Agent 18's popular Slider case for the original iPhone returns for the iPhone 3G and 3GS as the EcoShield Slider. As before, the slider fits the phone snugly and...

Take a Deep Breath

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:15 -0800

When it comes to battery life, heat is the enemy. BBP Bags offers a no-sweat way to carry a MacBook while keeping the heat at bay. The Breathe Sleeve provides...

Apple iPhone Ad Succeeds Where AT&T Fails

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:27:00 -0800

The coverage map wars continue with Apple launching two commercials defending the iPhone and taking indirect potshots at Verizon Wireless.

Apple's New iPhone Ads Back AT&T

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:16:00 -0800

Apple yesterday released two more television commercials that support partner AT&T while criticizing Verizon.

More Android Users Get Google Maps Navigation

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:53:00 -0800

Google's free GPS app is now available to devices running Android 1.6 and higher.

Verizon Ads: Apple Strikes Back

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

Not one to take the "misfit toy" comparison lightly, Jobs & Co. produce some indirect responses to Verizon’s recent iPhone/AT&T attack ads.

RIM, Motorola Latest Defendants in Visual Voicemail Suit

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0800

Klausner Technologies has charged Motorola and RIM with patent infringement.

Apple Enters AT&T vs. Verizon Ad War

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:13:00 -0800

Apple is defending its iPhone from attacks by Verizon Wireless with two ads that debut Monday night.

IPhone Hints: Give Thanks for the IPhone's Physical Controls

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:20:18 -0800

Thursday is Thanksgiving in the U.S, so in this week's super-sized edition of iPhone hints we give thanks for the few, the proud, the useful--the iPhone's...

Apple Launching Ads Targeting Verizon's Network

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:00:22 -0800

It is a period of war between providers. Verizon's TV commercials and print ads, striking from the safety of the company's widely-touted network, have struck a...

iPhone Hogs Half of World's Mobile Data? Not Really

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:51:00 -0800

A report from AdMob has a lot of people in the blogosphere claiming iPhone users are bandwidth hogs.

Samsung Omnia II Arrives Just in Time for Holidays

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:53:00 -0800

The Samsung Omnia II has some impressive specs and an attractive look, but can it compete with the latest Android super smartphones?

Apple's Schiller Talks App Store, Approval Process

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:50:12 -0800

As the controversy over the best-selling phenomenon App Store and the Approval Process of Mysteries (take that, Harry Potter) continues, Apple has awoken...

The Macalope: Stupidium Is an Infinite Resource

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:11 -0800

It was a banner week for stupid opinion pieces about Apple. Indeed, the Macalope had a hard time narrowing the field. He did eventually pick two lucky winners...

IPhone Thanksgiving Apps

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:40:10 -0800

This Thursday will mark the ninth year I've handled the cooking duties on Thanksgiving. I'm not complaining--I enjoy cooking, I like the challenge of putting...

Third iPhone Worm Targets Jailbroken iPhones

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:20:00 -0800

Another week, another worm hitting jailbroken iPhones.

Bookmark for IPhone

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:30:15 -0800

Audiobook fans, it may be safe to assume, are not unlike ordinary readers. Bibliophiles and audiophiles are not mutually exclusive or hostile camps. Many book...

Spotify Lands App for Symbian Phones

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:06:00 -0800

Music streaming service Spotify is headed for phones running the Sybian mobile operating sytem.

KT to Sell IPhone in South Korea

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:10:09 -0800

South Korean carrier KT will start selling the iPhone this month, the company said Monday, bringing the hit device to another Asian country.

Speed Up Everything

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800

Is your PC dragging? Does your broadband network creep along at dial-up speeds? Do Web pages take forever to load on your smartphone? Don't wait! These fixes will get you back into the fast lane.

Can Droid Phones Take Care of Business?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:05:00 -0800

Motorola Droid and HTC Droid Eris aren't strong on Exchange mail support, security, and configurability -- all needed for business use.

iPhone Expected to Boost Mobile Game Market

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800

Most users have played games on their phones, and the trend is likely to keep growing, researchers say.

Steve Jobs: Born to Tweet?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:37:00 -0800

The Apple CEO's infrequent e-mail to customers is typically brief and to the point -- well within 140 characters.

AT&T's Verizon 'Map' Suit a Risky Necessity, Lawyer Says

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:08:00 -0800

The false-advertising claim is a "gamble worth taking," says an intellectual property attorney watching the case.

BlackBerry Pearl 9100 Exposed Early

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:15:00 -0800

Some secrets of the next RIM device seep out: We get a peek at the BlackBerry Striker/Stratus.

The Best iPhone Games

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:30:00 -0800

We've sifted through the thousands of games currently available in the iTunes App Store, and have settled on these 36 titles to enthusiastically recommend. Some are old, some are new, but all are worth both your time and money.

Parlay Your Photos Into Holiday Cards and Calendars

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

Use image-editing software and Websites to turn your digital photos into handcrafted greeting cards and other holiday gifts.

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?