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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.

RIM removes BlackBerry server update

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:43:00 GMT

Smartphone bug forces recall

Organisations with BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) for Lotus Domino deployments could be affected by a recently identified bug in Research In Motion's latest BES 5.0 maintenance release (MR), BES 5.0 for Lotus Domino MR3.RIM BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) Downloads Page

Windows 7 app turns laptop into Wi-Fi access point

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:58:00 GMT

Unfinished feature revealed by developer

A developer has found an unfinished feature of Windows 7 that turns any laptop into a wireless access point, allowing other devices to share the connection without special software.

Motorola Droid vs. Apple iPhone 3GS

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:17:00 GMT

Could a Google phone knock the Apple off its perch?

The formal unveiling of the Motorola Droid smartphone on Verizon's network was an anticlimax, given most of the details had been leaked days earlier. Nevertheless, it's the boldest, most open iPhone challenge yet.

Guide to Google Android 2.0

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:36:00 GMT

Everything you ever wanted to know about Eclair, but were afraid to ask

Feeling hungry? Try a taste of Eclair, Google's brand new Android operating system.

Google Maps Navigation challenges GPS vendors

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:38:00 GMT

Android 2.0 to offer turn by turn directions

If you're an Android user, Google is hoping to help you get where you're going.

Dell sells tough touchscreen laptop

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:55:00 GMT

Dirty deeds done pretty expensive

Dell has started shipping its first rugged laptop with a multitouch display, which can operate in extreme environments and withstand drops, dust and spills.

Google releases Android 2.0 developer kit

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:50:00 GMT

New features for upcoming mobile OS

Google has released an SDK for Android 2.0, revealing some new features that will come with the upgraded mobile operating system.

Novatel Wireless MiFi 2532 router review

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:28:00 GMT

Can the cute MiFi router tame the beast of mobile broadband?

Up to now, mobile broadband users have been stuck with the awkward compromise of USB modem dongles to get data-on-the-move, but the MiFi from US company Novatel Wireless offers a fascinating alternative. The idea is simple: combine the 3G dongle bit with a Wi-Fi router and package it up in a portable form with its own rechargeable battery. Its maker calls it a ‘mobile hotspot'.

Novatel Wireless MiFi 2532

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:28:00 GMT

Can the cute MiFi router tame the beast of mobile broadband?

BlackBerry Storm gets OS update

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:05:00 GMT

BlackBerry OS 5.0 improves email handling

Verizon Wireless yesterday became the first carrier to officially release Research In Motion's (RIM) latest major BlackBerry device software upgrade, BlackBerry OS 5.0 for the BlackBerry Storm 9530. Storm users need only connect their devices to RIM's BlackBerry Desktop Manager to download and install the new software.

BlackBerry software extended to iPhone

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:54:00 GMT

BoxTone management also adds Windows, Palm support

BlackBerry monitoring- and management-software-maker BoxTone is expanding its boundaries today with the announcement of BoxTone v5.0. The update not only brings new BlackBerry-related enterprise support options, the product now manages, monitors and tracks non-Research In Motion (RIM) devices, including Apple iPhones, handsets running Windows Mobile, Palm webOS smartphones and other gadgets that employ Microsoft's ActiveSync technology.