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The unstoppable rise of mobile applications

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:13:00 GMT

Apple and Google Android seem to have the market sown up

With the arrival of the Motorola Droid and the Apple App Store milestone of surpassing 100,000 apps, the buzz around mobile apps has never been louder. All of this, mind you, in a little more than a year since the App Store launch.

Eight reasons ebook readers could fail

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:07:00 GMT

Amazon, Sony and Plastic Logic could lose their deposits

The Nook e-reader will debut on 30 November at Barnes & Noble stores, joining several new electronic reading devices hitting the market soon.

Chip makers push Google Android devices

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:08:00 GMT

ARM and MIPS aim to put mobile OS everywhere

Processor makers ARM and MIPS Technologies are both aiming to simplify and accelerate the use of netbooks, MIDs (mobile Internet devices), set top boxes and picture frames that run on Google's Android software platform.

Sony struggles to ship ebook readers before christmas

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:03:00 GMT

Reader Daily Edition may miss holiday season

When Sony unveiled the Reader Daily Edition, its first e-reader with a wireless connection, it said it would be available in December in time for the holidays.

Six essential free Blackberry downloads

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:11:00 GMT

Get the most from your mobile for zero cash

Like most things in life, the best BlackBerry downloads don't come free, with the exception of the following six applications. They include a free mobile RSS reader that delivers whatever feeds you select in real time, an uber search application that scans everything from websites to online telephone directories to local business listings, an invaluable travel tool that provides so much information it gives new meaning to the phrase "don't leave home without it", a mapping application that provides satellite images of any location in the world, along with driving directions, traffic updates and local search for many regions and two mobile applications that keep you connected to your favorite social networking sites anywhere you can fire up your BlackBerry.

Organisations offered build-your-own iPhone app service

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:32:00 GMT

BuildAnApp looks to take grunt work away.

A startup is looking to take the hard work out of creating mobile applications and porting them to the iPhone, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile platforms, through an online service that gives novice developers simple templates for various types of businesses and organisations.

Microsoft updates Windows Mobile Marketplace

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:03:00 GMT

Enhances security, releases desktop PC client

Microsoft introduced some updates to its Windows Mobile Marketplace, including a new online store accessible from computers and improvements to anti-piracy technology, but there is confusion about how the improvements work.

Nokia, iPhone drive mobile internet use

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:59:00 GMT

BlackBerry grows faster than Apple phone

Browsing the web was the fastest growing activity on UK mobile phones between the second and third quarters of 2009.

Researchers take aim at iPhone, BlackBerry security

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:49:00 GMT

Academics receive grant to stop smartphone hacking

Georgia Tech researchers have received a $450,000 NSF grant to boost security of iPhones, BlackBerries and other smartphones and the wireless networks on which they run. And it’s those networks where the researchers are really zeroing in.

Lenovo ThinkPad SL510

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:40:00 GMT

An excellent laptop that's oriented entirely toward no-nonsense use

The matte black housing, the iconic nub in the middle of the keyboard, and the deep set keypad are all comfortingly familiar, as are the Lenovo ThinkPad SL510's black, boxy looks, with the familiar "ThinkPad" logo on the top of the case's corner. The machine's lightweight feel is surprising but welcome. It's the return of an efficient, gifted friend - a friend who is now marginally less awkward at social events. And it'll set you back from around £499.

Sony Ericsson C903 phone review

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:37:00 GMT

An easy to use and breezy interface, GPS and a good pricetag

The Sony Ericsson C903 model we got was made up of black plastic and has a metal band set around its sides. Although small in size, the phone is bulky. A silver keypad slides out from beneath the screen.

Sony Ericsson Aino phone

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:26:00 GMT

The Aino mobile phone features a 3in touchscreen, Wi-Fi and an 8-megapixel camera

Aesthetically, Sony Ericsson has certainly broken the norm when designing the Sony Ericsson Aino. We've long criticised the company for producing the same, dull looking handsets when most competitors are innovating, and they've clearly listened to customer feedback - when closed the Aino looks sleek and stylish, and its long curved design is a hit with us. The large 3in touchscreen takes up most of the front real estate, and a handy unlock button at the top of the phone unlocks the screen.

Palm shows cloud application development

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:36:00 GMT

Develop apps for Palm Pre and Pixi in a web browser

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

Apple looking for someone to defeat iPhone hackers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:19:00 GMT

Security manager sought to deal with jailbreaks

Just as a new hack, blacksn0w, promises to unlock iPhones with the latest Apple software, Apple is looking for a sheriff to lock the smartphones back up again, permanently.

Current Google Android phones may not upgrade to 2.0

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:14:00 GMT

Android Eclair may pass early devices by

With this week's release of Verizon Wireless' Droid phone comes the first real test of the potential for fragmentation with Android.

Orange claims iPhone users not downloading

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:20:00 GMT

Twitter feed confirms streaming services not blocked

Orange claims the average iPhone user uses less than 200MB of data per month. Responding to the so-called "unlimited" 750MB monthly deal, which will be introduced when the provider starts offering the iPhone from next Tuesday, a company employee cited user data from other European iPhone markets.

Apple reaches 100,000 iPhone apps milestone

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:06:00 GMT

About 30% of App Store downloads are paid

About 30% of Apple's App Store downloads are paid applications, and about half of all iPhone and iPod touch users have downloaded at least one. These downloads have reaped close to $1 billion in overall developer revenue since the online iPhone catalogue was launched.

Phone running Windows XP generates hype

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:15:00 GMT

XPPhone up against iPhone, Google Android devices

A new smartphone that runs Windows XP and blends in PC features is starting to generate buzz, though some analysts are questioning its purpose and practicality.

Microsoft's Mundie: Tablet PCs to blossom

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:45:00 GMT

iPhones and Surface have inspired tablet computing wave

Although Microsoft leaders have spent years promoting tablet computers with only marginal success, excitement around the form factor is finally building, thanks to technology advancements, a Microsoft executive said.

Europe to be flooded with Google Android phones

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:12:00 GMT

Chinese manufacturers back open source operating system

China-based Huawei Technologies will release multiple mobile phones using Google's Android operating system in coming months, a company spokeswoman said.

Apple iPhone hack code updated

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:15:00 GMT

Unlocked smartphones to switch networks

Ace iPhone hacker George Hotz, know as Geohot, is planning a release this week of new code that promises to let users run their iPhone on the GSM cellular network of their choice.

Users reveal iPhone problems

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:43:00 GMT

Difficulties synching with Intel PCs

Some Windows 7 users are complaining on an Apple discussion forum that they can't synch their iPhones to their new PCs.

Acer neoTouch S200

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:36:00 GMT

Acer's top of the line Windows Mobile phone

Acer recently entered the mobile phone market, and the Acer neoTouch is its top Windows Mobile smartphone.

Motorola to sell Google Android phone in Europe

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:04:00 GMT

Droid available in Italy and Germany, no word on UK

Motorola will sell an international version of its Android-based smartphone, dubbed the Milestone, in Germany, Italy and Argentina.

DiVitas now supports iPhone, Android and RIM

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:49:00 GMT

Mobile unified comms vendor extends its support

Mobile unified communications vendor DiVitas Networks has added iPhone, BlackBerry and Android to the set of platforms it is supporting with software to access desk-phone and presence features on mobile phones.