Vodafone UK’s latest netbook deal highlights two main differences between the European and American markets. Here we haven’t seen many high-end subsidized netbooks bundled with broadband service. Typically, the deals here include a base model from HP. I’ve called for more choice if we’re going to […] Read more »
I thought that Microsoft’s Zune HD would be the first portable HD Radio unit for sale, but it wasn’t meant to be. Electronics retailer Best Buy won the race that nobody is watching. Actually, at least one person was watching. Dave Zatz hopped over to his local […] Read more »
This afternoon I had the pleasure of being a guest on Randall Bennett’s TechVi video show. I worked with Randall back in the old AOL/Weblogs days, and I enjoy talking tech with him. TechVi uses a two-guest format, so I always get to chat with new […] Read more »
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We’ve long felt that Wi-Fi is a must for smartphones, and while some of you disagree, Sprint’s on board. Fierce Wireless is reporting that the carrier will require Wi-Fi in their “PDA equipment,” which sounds like smartphones to me. Sprint is introducing RIM’s BlackBerry Tour this […] Read more »
The timing of this news is quite ironic, but Appmodo reports that AT&T will charge $55 extra to tether an iPhone to a laptop for modem use. The irony is that I just used the service on my iPhone 3GS and we’ve had some good debate […] Read more »
MoTR 177 is 34:30 minutes long and is a 31.7 MB file in MP3 format. CLICK HERE to download the file and listen directly. HOSTS: James Kendrick (Houston), Matthew Miller (Seattle) and Kevin C. Tofel (Philadelphia) TOPICS: Does Google’s Chrome OS have a chance? T-Mobile unveils […] Read more »
Just when I thought I could give up on Fantasy Football, something has lured me back in. Honestly, it’s probably easier for me to just donate my $50 entry fee than actually spend time and effort playing the game. No, I’ll be hooked again and it’s […] Read more »
Folks waiting for resolution higher than 1024 x 576 on an HP Mini 110 need wait no more. Portable Monkey peeped the $30 option on HP’s Home & Office product site that outfits your netbook with a 1366 x 768 matte display. The base Mini 110 with […] Read more »
My daily check of the Palm Pre App Catalog didn’t turn up any new software, but there is a notable update today. I’ve been using the Tweed Twitter client, but for now I’m switching over to Spaz. The latest update, version 0.5, adds support for photo posting […] Read more »
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We’ve debated HTC’s headphone solution in the past, and while some don’t mind the mini-USB adapter often found on these handsets, it’s all about to change. MobileCrunch recently got this comment from an HTC representative: “The vast majority of devices we launch after Hero will have […] Read more »
I met a old colleague and friend this morning at Starbucks before work today. Now that he’s off to his job, I can start mine. At least, that’s what I thought. Since I’m still on the fence about keeping a dedicated EVDO plan, I’ve been leaving […] Read more »
Hello, my name is Kevin, and I’m a Peggle addict. I play it on my PC, my iPhone and my Xbox 360. Soon I might be able to play it on my Palm Pre, and so will you. PreCentral caught wind of an audio interview in […] Read more »
Although Gartner predicts a 4 percent drop in mobile device sales this year, that won’t stop the LBS train from steaming up the tracks. Gartner expects the subscriber base for location-based services to more than double in 2009, growing to 95.7 million this year from 41 […] Read more »
So maybe you’re not ready for a web-based operating system but you still like to flit from computer to computer. That’s great for hitting up the web but not always so great for playing media files. Sure, if you’re sticking with Flash-based vids or a common […] Read more »
The fight for the netbook operating system just gained a new challenger in Google with the announcement of its Chrome Operating System. Although the Chrome OS is slated for various x86 computers, its initial target is netbooks, on which Google expects to see it running by […] Read more »
We’ve known that Clearwire soft-launched its CLEAR WiMAX service in “sin city” some time ago, but it becomes more official on July 21. The company has invited press and media contacts for an afternoon of demos, likely similar to what I experienced at the Baltimore launch […] Read more »
We often debate the whole tether your 3G phone vs. using a 3G adapter or device like the MiFi. Today I’ll throw a bone to the tethering crowd — to BlackBerry owners in particular. TetherBerry isn’t a brand new tethering application, but UneasySilence heard of a […] Read more »
One of the most oft-cited benefits of netbooks is how much they cost, in that they offer much of the basic computing power of a laptop or desktop for a much lower price. This week, however, the focus shifted to how the prices for these handy […] Read more »
Looking for the love-child of a netbook and notebook? Acer seems to have bred one behind closed doors with the Aspire Timeline 1810T. Macles says it looks like the Acer Aspire One 751 netbook, but only from the outside. Instead of an Intel Atom, Acer shoved […] Read more »
Microsoft has Exchange 2010 in a beta form but I haven’t played with it yet. I probably won’t either, since I use Gmail. However, when I had a personal hosted Exchange account, it was a blissful experience with Windows Mobile handsets. Might it get even better […] Read more »
Palm officially announced European availability of the Pre handset today, with a delivery time frame of “by the holidays.” As expected, O2 will carry the device exclusively in the UK, Ireland and Germany. Spain will see the Pre on Movistar’s network. Looking through the official specifications, […] Read more »
Earlier today when pitting push notifications against background apps on handsets, I mentioned that battery life is one disadvantages of a multitasking operating system. With the original 1150mAh battery in the Palm Pre, many folks find they can’t get through a full day on a single […] Read more »
Want a netbook that doubles as a convertible Tablet PC and includes multi-touch support? Look no further than than ASUS T91, which has gone from public prototype to arriving soon in just six short months. ASUS Tablet heard from an ASUS rep that the T91 will […] Read more »
When Apple announced its push notifications for mobile software titles, I was skeptical. That’s not surprising, because I was raised in a multitasking world. In that world, you just run multiple apps at the same time and flip around from one bit of software to another. […] Read more »
If you thought a $99 netbook might spur demand, what do you think a 99-cent netbook will do? We’ll soon find out, because Sprint is subsidizing Compaq’s 1040DX netbook. Customers can get the offer in a local Best Buy and have to activate the embedded EVDO […] Read more »
Call me crazy or call me at 262-KCTOFEL. It’s your choice and I’ll only know which you chose if my phone rings. Some early morning web browsing alerted me to the news that Google is offering Google Voice phone number changes for $10. Boy Genius Report […] Read more »
Put those rumors to rest because T-Mobile is indeed launching the myTouch 3G with Google handset on July 8. This morning I received an invite to the media event in New York City, although I’m on the fence about attending. It’s a solid 2.5-hour drive for […] Read more »
Like I do every day, I hit up the App Catalog on my Palm Pre this morning. Instead of cruising around the store by category, it’s easier to just hit the Recent tag since there’s only 30 apps. Or is it 29? There were 30 titles […] Read more »
Earlier in the week, we mentioned reports of Palm Pre hardware issues, but now it seems to be Apple’s turn to take some heat. Gearlog points out an Apple Knowledge Base article that covers the normal operating temperature of the iPhone 3G and 3GS. It’s basically […] Read more »
When Microsoft announced the pricing of Windows 7, it created a fair bit of commentary here and elsewhere. Debate raged on the prices being high, low or just right, but one common thread was found. There were several comments requesting a family pack of licenses, and […] Read more »
As a full-time Gmail user, one of the bits I really can’t stand is now fixed. Google implemented some changes to its Label system that I’m ready to pounce on, but the new features are rolling out throughout the day. At the moment, my account doesn’t […] Read more »
http://blip.tv/play/AYGM3GKF_ik There aren’t many times where an exciting new web technology comes to handheld devices before it hits the traditional desktops and notebooks, but this is one of those times. Over at NewTeeVee, Liz shows off a video that demonstrates Apple’s HTTP adaptive video streaming. Support […] Read more »
Thanks to dual-boot methods, we don’t have to rely on a single operating system to meet our needs. But choosing and locking into an OS at boot time can be constraining. Virtual machine software removes that constraint by allowing us to run an OS inside of […] Read more »
One of the most common questions I get from readers is, “What’s a good online task management system?” There are several to choose from, but Remember The Milk is always on my list. The basic task functionality is free, and it integrates with my Gmail account. […] Read more »
Dell’s Mini 10 netbook is gaining a smartphone-like feature with an optional internal GPS card. It’s called the Dell Wireless 700, but the card is actually a Broadcomm A-GPS solution that leverages Skyhook Wireless for Wi-Fi positioning. This hybrid solution adds location-awareness to software applications on […] Read more »
While I planned to watch one Tour starting this weekend, another one lands in a few weeks. The BlackBerry Tour arrives in Verizon Wireless stores on July 12th and you won’t have to climb Col du Tormalet that day to get one. You can pre-order the […] Read more »
Yesterday, Palm released the latest upgrade to the Palm Pre, version 1.0.4 for webOS. Near as I can tell from the release notes (note, really) there’s nothing more than “security fixes” for the phone. The over-the-air update is 12MB and you can either wait for it to […] Read more »
It’s nearly Tour de France time, and you know what that means: I’ll be working from the couch in front of the television for the next month, starting on July 4. Perhaps the biggest pre-tour news local to me is yesterday’s announcement that HTC is sponsoring […] Read more »
We’ve mentioned time and again the three most important things to consider for 3G service: location, location, location. Consumers really only have carrier coverage maps to go on when checking service in various locations, though. You can’t easily purchase multiple 3G devices and service plans to […] Read more »
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