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Samsung Wants to Put Third-party Apps on Cheap Smartphones

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:20:12 -0800

Samsung has launched a new mobile platform called Bada. The first phone will go on sale during the first half of next year.

First iPhone Worm Rick Rolls the Land Down Under

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800

An Australian, Rick-rolling iPhone worm is now spreading internationally. Bloggers admire their new Rick Astley wallpaper, complete with "ikee is never gonna give you up" macro.

New BlackBerry Developer Tools Will Benefit Users

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:10:00 -0800

RIM’S enhancements to the BlackBerry SDK kit will help developers produce richer apps and provide some useful new services to consumers.

Verizon Ad Sticks It to AT&T, Talks Up iPhone

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0800

Verizon's latest ad talks up the iPhone's strengths. Can it be that the rumors of a Verizon iPhone in the works are true?

Nokia's Charger Recall Just the Latest Tech Do-Over

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:53:00 -0800

Analysis: Here's a recent brief history of electronics recalls and official oops experiences.

Motorola Droid: Updates Coming Soon?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:50:00 -0800

The Motorola Droid may only be a few days old, but Verizon is said to already be cooking up updates for the Android-based device.

Google's Purchase of Skype Rival Gizmo5 Could Benefit You

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:17:00 -0800

Google tends to shake up markets, so acquiring a VoIP vendor may mean cheaper and more accessible telecommunications.

Apple Rejects App Because of Politician Caricatures

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:50:11 -0800

You a fan of Mad Libs? Try this one on for size: Apple on [day] rejected an iPhone app devoted to [phrase] for [ridiculous reason].

Shazam Rolls out Paid Encore App, Changes Free App

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:20:22 -0800

Nothing in life is ever free--or perhaps it's best said that nothing's free forever. Shazam, makers of the free iPhone app that single-handedly ruins...

WorldVoice Radio for IPhone

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:10:14 -0800

WorldVoice Radio by RnSK Softronics is an ambitious project. The $3 app aims to give you the power of your own podcasting recording studio and unique Internet...

Verizon vs. AT&T: The Ad Wars Shift

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:48:00 -0800

Is Verizon changing its target from the iPhone to strictly attack AT&T for a reason?

How to Buy a Cell Phone

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800

Need a new phone but dread making all those choices? Consumer Affairs Columnist Amber Bouman can help.

iPhone 'Rickroll' Worm Is No Threat To Most Users

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:27:00 -0800

Jailbroken iPhones have been hit with the 'Rickroll' worm, but the threat is limited.

Nokia Announces Charger Recall: What You Need To Know

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:13:00 -0800

Nokia will replace for free millions of faulty cellphone chargers that pose a shock hazard to users.

Android Smartphone Pioneer Hits Turbulence in Q3

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:30:10 -0800

Revenue at HTC, which built the first Android-based smartphone, fell in the third quarter as competition bit and sales in Europe remained weak.

Third Singaporean Mobile Operator to Offer IPhone

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:50:09 -0800

Singaporean mobile operator StarHub will start selling Apple's iPhone before the end of this year.

A Smartphone Owners Bill of Rights

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:02:00 -0800

In a wireless market featuring high prices, limited competition and sparse regulation, it's time consumers got some protection.

Droid vs. iPhone: Verizon Escalates Attacks in Latest Ad

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:03:00 -0800

Verizon Wireless pokes fun at iPhone in latest ad calling it a 'misfit toy' from the TV classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer .

First IPhone Worm Spreads Rick Astley Wallpaper

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:40:09 -0800

The iPhone's first worm is spreading, but it only affects certain jailbroken iPhones.

Apple Plans Clampdown on Jailbreaking

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:09:00 -0800

Apple is seeking a new sheriff to secure iPhones and adress the jailbroken.

Are Smartphones Recession-Proof?

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:32:00 -0800

Global smartphone sales are increasing, despite the poor economy, IDC discovers.

Verizon's Droid Launch: It's No iPhone

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800

After all the hype, the newest Android draws interest but not infatuation, Verizon stores report.

Apple Readies 'World Mode' iPhone, Report Says

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:22:00 -0800

The iPhone could go truly global next year with hybrid support for both UMTS and CDMA networking.

Droid Likely to Boster Android Games

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:02:00 -0800

Developers are intrigued by some of the extras in Droid that will allow new creativity with game design.

Motorola Droid: Sorry, it's No iPhone Killer

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:28:00 -0800

Analysis: Its multitasking abilities and quick access to Google Maps with GPS makes it pretty cool, but Apple has little to fear.

Motorola's Droid: 4 Reasons to Buy, 1 Reason to Duck

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:53:00 -0800

Analysis: The Droid definitely has its advantages -- and here are the top ones -- but also beware of the main caveat.

iPhone App Store Hits 100K, Leaves Others in the Dust

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800

The iPhone may soon be getting stiffer competition from upcoming products like the Motorola Droid, but one area where Apple's commanding lead seems untouchable is its mobile app store.

Update Fixes IPhone Sync Problem With Windows 7 for Some

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:10:11 -0800

A fix has been issued to repair a problem that prevented Windows 7 users from synching their iPhones.

PC World Podcast 52: Moto Droid Invades, AT&T Sues Verizon, and BlueBeat Rips Off the Beatles

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800

Join the editors of PC World for an irreverent round-table discussion of this week's hottest technology trends.

Verizon's Droid: 10 Apps to Get You Started

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:25:00 -0800

So, you've got your spiffy new Motorola Droid phone from Verizon. Now what? Try these 10 top-notch Android apps to get started.

Motorola Droid Gets a Cautious Thumbs Up

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800

Motorola's Droid features a 5-megapixel camera, a full-QWERTY keyboard, a high-res screen, and Google Navigation

SketchBook Mobile for IPhone

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:40:16 -0800

One of the better painting and drawing apps on the iPhone, and one of the most useful creative tools I've seen, SketchBook Mobile is an indispensable tool if you...

Birth of the Droid Fanboy

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:34:00 -0800

If the Droid is truly challenging the iPhone, its armies are going to need T-shirts, forums, parodies, and other weapons in the fanboy arsenal.

Google Strives to Balance Commercial, Community With Android

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:20:13 -0800

Partners say Google is in charge of Android development, despite pitching it as a community project.

Squarespace's Site Management IPhone App Now Available

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:40:28 -0800

Squarespace is a hosted blog and Website service that, like Apple, prefers to think different. It offers a lot of drag-and-drop freedom for laying out a site...

World Tech Update: Ballmer in Asia, Droid in Stores, and More...

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:30:00 -0800

Steve Ballmer tours Asia, Motorola preps the new Droid phone for launch, and more...

Droid Lures Shoppers to Verizon Stores

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:26:00 -0800

Motorola's Droid takes on the iPhone, drawing interested crowds at its debut.

Has Microsoft Placed Its Last Mobile Bet?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:20:41 -0800

When Microsoft first started talking about building mobile-phone software back in the late 1990s, handset makers that had been in the market for years scoffed...

Best Buy Will Help You Go Google Mobile

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:04:00 -0800

The retailer's focus on setting you up on Google Mobile isn't just advice from a friend.

IPhone Superguide Comes to the App Store, Eventually

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:40:21 -0800

I'm happy to announce that we've released a new version of our iPhone & iPod touch Superguide, which compiles all our best information about the iPhone and...

A $99 8GB iPhone 3GS to Kill the Motorola Droid?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:27:00 -0800

Apple and AT&T may team up to do battle against the Droid with a $99 version of the 8GB iPhone, according to reports.

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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:27:00 -0800

Is it Too Early to Start Designing the Verizon Droid II?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:54:00 -0800

With Verizon's Droid out Friday, is it too early to start dreaming up the next version of the handset?

Android vs. iPhone: Don't Bet Your Business on Either One

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0800

Sadly the battle to win smartphone users' hearts -- and wallets -- has one clear loser: IT folks.

Motorola Droid: A Visual Tour

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

At long last, the much-anticipated Motorola Droid is storming Verizon stores across the nation. Before you go out and buy one, check out the good and the bad about this exciting smartphone.

Verizon's Droid Launch: Your Complete Guide

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:18:00 -0800

Verizon's hotly anticipated Motorola Droid arrives on Friday. Here's a quick and easy guide to everything you need to know about the Droid and its launch.

World Tech Update Nov. 5, 2009

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:20:23 -0800

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer tours Asia, an iPhone app for swine flu, tabletop computing goes 3D and more.

HTC Droid Eris (Verizon)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:18:00 -0800

If you can live without a hardware keyboard, the HTC Droid Eris is an affordable and feature-packed alternative to the Motorola Droid.

Palm Shows Ares WebOS Development Tool

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:10:35 -0800

Palm will introduce a Web-based development environment for WebOS applications, called Ares, by the end of this year.

Six iPhone Catastrophes — And How to Deal with Them

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:54:00 -0800

Here's a look at the six top daily dangers for your iPhone — and what to do when disaster strikes.

HTC Eris vs. Motorola's Droid: A Tale of Two Droids

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:45:00 -0800

Friday Verizon debuts the HTC Droid Eris and the Motorola Droid. Here is what to know for launch day.