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Apple Readies Hybrid iPhone, Report Says

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Verizon Answers AT&T Lawsuit with New Droid Ad

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

AT&T charges that the maps Verizon publishes could confuse consumers into thinking the white spaces on the map represent areas where AT&T lacks coverage.

Survey: BlackBerry for Guys, iPhone for Gals

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800

Three out of five BlackBerry owners are men, while a little more than half of iPhone owners are women, according to a Retrevo survey.

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Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800

'Full Bars' Are Useless When Networks Lack Capacity

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:37:00 -0800

A good end-user wireless experience is about more than having "full bars" on your device. It's about the mobile network being able to adequately handle user demand.

Apple's App Store: 100,000 Apps, But Most Are Unused

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:29:00 -0800

Apple's App Store has surpassed 100,000 apps -- but how many of them are actually in use? The number might surprise you.

New iPhone 3G Jailbreak Comes from Teen Hacker

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:47:00 -0800

Now you can jailbreak and unlock your iPhone -- even a 3G or 3GS with OS 3.1.2 or baseband 05.11.07. Bloggers bow down and worship young hacker George "Geohot" Hotz.

First Smartphone with Windows Mobile 6.5 Ships in Europe, Asia

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800

HTC's HD2 smartphone is the first phone to run Windows Mobile 6.5, and will be available in the U.S. in early 2010.

AT&T vs Verizon's Ads: Not Just a Tale of Two-Toned Maps

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:15:00 -0800

Do customers know -- or care -- about network technology variations and roaming options?

Verizon Cranks Up Droid Hype for Friday Launch

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:35:00 -0800

Many of Verizon's retail stores will open early on Friday for the first day sales of the Droid smartphone, adding to the marketing hype for the Android 2.0 device from Motorola.

PC vs. Phone: Which Matters Most?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:54:00 -0800

Today's cellphones make a compelling alternative to PC. Which one matters most?

Dedicated Twitter Gizmo TwitterPeek Launches

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:39:00 -0800

A $100 single-purpose handheld device called TwitterPeek allows unlimited tweeting over a cellular network.

Android Gets a Facelift with Sony Ericsson's 'Rachel'

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:43:00 -0800

Sony Ericsson introducing an Android handset on November 3 called "Rachel."

iPhone as an eBook Reader Threatens Kindle, Says Report

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:19:00 -0800

Amazon faces competition from the iPhone and iPod Touch when it comes to e-book readers and the Kindle.

Digital Demolition: Can a Phone and Camera Withstand the Dunk Test?

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800

The Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 point-and-shoot and the Sonim XP3 Quest rugged phone are supposed to be tough. So can they handle a trip to the pool and being run over by an SUV?

Droid Faces Uphill Battle Against iPhone

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:10:00 -0800

Analysis: Despite all Verizon's ads, iDon’t think the Droid’s iPhone attack will work.

Smartphones are Getting Cheaper, Study Shows

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:46:00 -0800

Smartphone prices are falling as shipments increase, so a larger percentage fall into the budget price category this year.

Motorola's Droid May Be a Boon for iPhone Owners

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:00:00 -0700

"The more platforms, the merrier," says Gartner analyst. "Competition is a good thing."

Rhapsody User Base Drops, Despite iPhone App Success

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:41:00 -0700

After a half-million Rhapsody for iPhone downloads, Rhapsody is still steadily losing subscribers.

World Tech Update: Droid, Netflix, Robots, and More...

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Motorola and Verizon unveil an Android smartphone, Netflix streams to Playstation 3 consoles, and more of the top tech news from this week.

PC World Podcast 51: Motorola Droid, Sneaky Fees, and Google's GPS App

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:29:00 -0700

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

Will Droid Put Motorola Back On Top?

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:14:00 -0700

After a few years of Razr and Rockr remixes, Motorola may finally be getting its handset groove back.

Google Navigation Is Cool, But It's No Garmin-Killer

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:30:00 -0700

Google Navigation will be popular, but it's not quite time to give up on portable navigation devices and software just yet.

Can Droid Compete with iPhone's Pure Sex Appeal?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0700

Comparisons between the iPhone and the Droid smartphones are being made — but one telling difference may be the 'iPhone lust' factor.

Analyst: Ignore Financials — Sprint's on the Rebound

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:30:00 -0700

"Sprint is addressing everything that was a problem, and now the recovery just has to take its natural course," insists one analyst.

Google Maps Navigation: Free and Easy

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:14:00 -0700

Analysis: Google's new turn-by-turn GPS for Droid holds its own on the maps, and beats the price of the iPhone's offerings.

Verizon's Motorola Droid: Let the Presales Begin!

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:17:00 -0700

You may not be able to get your hands on Verizon's Motorola Droid just yet, but you can get your name on one -- and get an instant rebate -- starting today.

These 12 Gadgets Let You Cut The Cord For Good

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:04:00 -0700

Cutting the cord has never been so easy with new devices that power-up on their own and allow you to ditch the speaker wire.

12 Gadgets That Let You Ditch Power Cords, Wires, and Hassles

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:04:00 -0700

You can ditch the snake pit of power, audio, and video cords with these 12 gadgets.

Android's Speedy Release Cycle Has Backlash Potential

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:47:00 -0700

With rapidly developing SDKs, developers who want to write software for Android handsets are confronted with as many options as at a Jawa swap meet.

Will TomTom Go Bye-Bye?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:23:00 -0700

Now that Google Maps is on the Droid smartphone, it's eyeing more devices — bad news for those who sell stand-alone handheld navigation devices.

Who Wants a Big Screen DSi?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:40:00 -0700

Nintendo reveals plans to launch a monster-sized iteration of its DS gaming handheld dubbed the DSi LL in Japan this November.

Map Wars Begin: Google Introduces GPS App for Android, More to Enter Fray

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:06:00 -0700

Google introduces amazing GPS Navigator for Android 2.0, others coming

Google Nav System Shakes up GPS

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:17:00 -0700

Let the map wars begin, as Google challenges existing mobile turn-by-turn navigation systems.

Game On: Motorola Droid vs. Apple IPhone

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:15:00 -0700

Apple's iPhone might finally see some serious competition when Verizon Wireless unleashes the Droid.

Our Tech Holiday Wish List: 10 Cool Gadgets We Really, Really Want

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Colorful netbooks, personal TV systems, powerful digital cameras, and a potent Webcam: Our list is made, and we're checking it twice.

Toshiba Launches its First Fuel Cell Charger

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:00:00 -0700

Toshiba's Dynario fuel cell chargers are now on sale in Japan.

First Look: Verizon Droid with Google Maps GPS

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:42:00 -0700

Motorola and Verizon take the wraps of the Droid -- an Android 2.0 phone that packs impressive features including Google's turn-by-turn GPS service.

Google Gets into the Turn-By-Turn GPS Business

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:39:00 -0700

Google is getting into the turn-by-turn driving direction business with a new app for Android 2.0 handsets.