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The tight Google integration with Android apps can now be enjoyed to a degree by BlackBerry owners with a new version of the Google Mobile App. Google has added the ability to search the contacts and messages on a BlackBerry using the app. Just type … Read More »

It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for another Palm Press, our weekly look at the world of Palm. The big Palm press event during the CES last week was full of pomp and flair, although minus the huge excitement from a year earlier when the … Read More »

 
 

I suspect someone in Redmond knows the planned date for Windows Mobile 7, but if they do, they’re still not telling. At least they’re not telling me. However, the Microsoft ecosystem only works because of the company’s partners, and you can bet that they have … Read More »

I’d never heard of Mplayit before this morning, but they’re on my radar now. The company offers a mobile application recommendation service on Facebook and helps you find good software for Android, BlackBerry and iPhone handsets. I suspect there’s some “crowd-sourcing” of information going on, … Read More »

From fast on/off capabilities to awesome multitasking, Kevin found plenty to like about Google’s Nexus One phone. However, he also notes that it has poor radio reception, accidentally turns on too easily, and more. Read More »

Looking to add some JavaScript oomph to your Windows Mobile device? Then you’ll want to grab the latest NetFront browser version from ACCESS. The concept edition of NetFront v.4 doesn’t hit the web until tomorrow, but when it does, you’ll find it at … Read More »

Time for our Wednesday feature that highlights some of the latest iPhone news. It seems to me that we’re almost in a quiet period when it comes to the iPhone and Apple’s mobile strategy. Is it just me or are you getting the same sense … Read More »

For months after I bought my Palm Pre, I had a daily routine. After my daily cup of coffee, I’d hit up the App Catalog and tap the Recent button to see what new software was out. It was a bit of a chore, so … Read More »

MobileTechRoundup 194 — a Perfect Storm for ARM?

MoTR 194 is 36 minutes long and is a 33 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: CES = no big wow devices, but some … Read More »

One of the must-have attributes for many smartphone users these days is easy access to a wide range of useful software. Having that can create economies and not having it can create device deathwatches. Up to now, getting software on an evaluation Nokia … Read More »

This morning I was double-checking on the Google Nexus One technical specifications and noticed the charging requirements. Per Google, the Nexus One “charges at 480mA from USB, at 980mA from supplied charger.” It’s really no surprise that it’s going to take longer to charge … Read More »

We’ve seen smartphones for years but it seems that only recently is the software piece of the equation fitting into the puzzle. Useful mobile apps are surely helping drive sales of smartphones, and in turn, more smartphone sales deliver larger captive audiences to mobile app … Read More »

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It’s Tuesday and that can only mean it’s time for our weekly feature, the BlackBerry Buzz. The CES is not a big show for smartphones, but Research In Motion had a big booth and I spent some time walking through it looking for new phones. Unfortunately, … Read More »

During the Consumer Electronics Show, I took a bunch of pictures with the Google Nexus One handset and it performed admirably. The flash was ideal in very low light setting although after a few meters away from your subject, the value decreases quickly. But I’m already … Read More »

Just how much *is* that smartphone data worth to you? PocketMac thinks it’s priceless, and for some, that could well be true. That’s why the company offers their Recover My Smartphone service — as long as your handset powers up they can get the … Read More »

Although it’s only been a few days with the Google Nexus One — and hectic days, at that — here’s a first look at the device along with some basic early impressions. Overall, it’s not a ground-breaking device, although it does use a hot, new processor, … Read More »

So it was nearly a a year ago that I tested the Wilson Electronics iBooster with an iPhone. The product worked as advertised by boosting the signal on my handset but at $249, I felt it was bit pricey. Since the unit plugged into … Read More »

This morning I got a chance to cover the Nokia keynote for GigaOm and the big news wasn’t about devices. Instead it was all about why Nokia continues to focus on developing nations, and I’m glad I got to see the explanation. Several mini-presentations … Read More »

Intel demonstrated the first smartphone running the Moorestown processor during the keynote at the CES tonight. The LG GW990 was demonstrated on-stage running Moblin for the OS. The phone was able to easily handle complex multi-tasking, and was very responsive. Moblin is an interesting choice for a … Read More »

Just a quickie update from last night’s Microsoft keynote event in case you missed it. HTC’s HD2 — arguably the most potent and powerful Windows Mobile device yet — is indeed bound for U.S. shores as expected. The question answered last night was: which carrier … Read More »

I attended the Palm press event at the CES today and as expected Palm is set to roll out the refreshed versions of the Pre and the Pixi. It wasn’t that much a surprise that Verizon will be getting the Palm phones, but Palm has granted … Read More »

One of my favorite features of the Palm Pre is the Touchstone that wirelessly charges the phone. Powermat joined this wireless charging revolution with some basic products last year, but is poised to do far more in 2010. At the Digital Experience mini-show, I … Read More »

HTC has proven its desire to be a multi-platform phone maker, and it’s announced a new phone that brings the Sense interface to the Qualcomm Brew Mobile Platform. Brew is the platform used on millions of feature phones, and integrating it with the HTC Sense … Read More »

The newest Motorola phone might initially look like a Cliq, but the Backflip has a new trick behind it. Literally. You can actually navigate the phone with a finger on the backside of the Motorola Backflip. Read More »

I really thought that AT&T would bring Android MIDs -- with Dell’s help — to the network, but I was wrong. Instead, AT&T will see no less than five Android voice handsets arrive by the end of June, although the Dell MID I expected … Read More »

I really don’t know if Google’s Nexus One is the “best Android phone yet,” but Om seems to think it is after 10 days of use. He points out some glaring challenges with the software keyboard and lack of seamless interaction after you leave … Read More »

Amongst the many tables at last night’s CES Unveiled mini-show, one device that caught my roving eye was the ZOMM. With an interesting name and very small product, I had to stop by to see what it was. Turns out that the ZOMM solves a … Read More »

So I’m thinking that when we stop by the Research In Motion booth, we should take a closer look at its new Presenter device. The 3.4″ x 2.4″ x 0.9″ is light at 140 grams and connects to a video projector via S-Video or … Read More »

Although tomorrow is the expected official launch of Google’s Nexus One handset, a few lucky folks already have the product. Both Engadget and the Nexus One Blog shared hands-on video and review impressions over the weekend, but initial thoughts actually seem varied. Engadget doesn’t seem … Read More »

The week marches on and today being Saturday means it is time to recap the recent happenings in the world of Windows Mobile. The end of the year has seen things quiet on the Windows Mobile front, although Microsoft is looking to fill some jobs that … Read More »

It is Thursday and that means it’s time for another Palm Press. Palm Press is our weekly look at the world of Palm. The webOS App Catalog is closing in on 1,000 apps. While this falls a little short of the number of apps in … Read More »

It is amazing how much advance product information leaks out over social networks like Twitter. Recently, the HTC Russia team tweeted that the HD2 will be getting upgraded to Windows Mobile 7 next year when it is available. This hasn’t been confirmed by HTC, but … Read More »

Time for our Wednesday feature that highlights some of the latest iPhone news. We all know that no matter what you want to do with your iPhone, there’s likely an app for that. The problem is finding the good ones amongst all of the chaff out … Read More »

It seems the mobile tech world is not happy unless there are rumored gadgets floating around the nexus. Google has been playing the Apple game with the leaks concerning the mystery Nexus One Android phone. Details have leaked out over time, and we now have an … Read More »

It’s Tuesday and that can only mean it’s time for our weekly feature, the BlackBerry Buzz. The BlackBerry is old in phone years, as RIM started moving from producing pagers to entering the corporate phone business a decade ago. The BlackBerry has been one of the … Read More »

The word yesterday that Sprint was going to roll out a new webOS update turned out to be true. Last night, my Palm Pre was updated to version 1.3.5, with no issues. It may be wishful thinking, but the performance of the Pre definitely feels … Read More »

Welcome to our newest Monday feature — Android Ecosystem! We’ve provided a lot of coverage of the HTC Sense interface on Android phones, as it is very well done; what we’ve been wondering is how the next version of Sense will look, since HTC is going to … Read More »

A rumored update to webOS should hit today if the Sprint release notes are to be believed. The new version, 1.3.5, should improve battery life when on the edge of a 3G coverage area. According to the notes, the new version will launch either … Read More »

HTC is undoubtedly the king of Android with more handsets than any other OEM. Its Verizon Droid Eris is essentially an updated Hero that has been adapated to the Verizon network. In this video I give a walk around the phone, showing how small and … Read More »

The week marches on and today being Saturday means it is time to recap the recent happenings in the world of Windows Mobile. The holiday season saw not one but two updates for the HTC HD2 Windows phone. One extends the functionality of the calendar … Read More »

The folks at Mint are working on an Android version of their software, and I can’t wait. I’ve been using their service to help manage our home finances and investments for nearly two years, and the iPhone app is stellar. Since it’s all but … Read More »

Time for our Wednesday feature that highlights some of the latest iPhone news. Earlier this week, I read about my6sense — a free iPhone application that helps float the most relevant RSS and social network information to the top of your reading list. I … Read More »

Aside from a few missing tidbits to be determined, the full specifications of Google’s Nexus One are in plain sight on Engadget. I recommend you review the full listing, but here are the highlights, which were mostly leaked prior or shown on video: 512 … Read More »

Eric Zeman pieced together some CES 2010 meeting requests and deduced that Sprint could be introducing an LG handset that runs Windows Mobile and supports WiMAX. Eric’s a bright cookie and has his pulse on the phone market, so I’m inclined to agree with him. … Read More »

Since I’ve stated my desire for a Snapdragon-powered Android device for the past few months now, the Google Nexus One is definitely on my radar. But it’s not yet available, which means a current Android purchase would be for something like the HTC Hero or Motorola … Read More »

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