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News: Speck debuts QwickDraw holster for iPhone, iPhone 3G Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 7:38AMSpeck Products has introduced its new QwickDraw case for the iPhone and iPhone 3G. The new holster-style case features Speck’s spring-loaded Qwick Latch technology that keeps the phone securely locked in the case, yet allows for fast, easy removal. Other features include soft interior lining, a rotating belt clip, and a black, textured outer surface with stitching details. The Speck QwickDraw ...
$99 iPhone 3G with 4GB to rumored to sell on Walmart Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 7:11AM In October a rumor sprung up that Walmart would offer the iPhone. Now BGR got a tip that Walmart is actually also offering a "low-end" iPhone 3G with 4GB storage for $99. If you just want to use the iPhone as a smartphone and only occasionally...
Choices abound for the techhead on your shopping list Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 6:07AMFor some people, this likely was going to be the Christmas they finally bought that big screen HDTV. Prices continue to come down, with some stores offering 32-inch HDTVs for just a few hundred dollars and 46-inch models for just over $1,000. There are more programs broadcast in high definition, and the transition deadline from analog to digital looms in February, making it a perfect time to ...
AT&T Defies Slump With IPhone, Coaxing Shoppers to Spend Money Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 5:59AMDec. 4 (Bloomberg) -- AT&T Inc. may defy the recession, posting faster subscriber growth this holiday season by tempting shoppers to unclench their wallets for luxury brands like the iPhone even as consumers scrimp elsewhere.
Smartphone grows 11.5pc in Q3 2008 Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 4:57AMEGHAM, UK: In the third quarter of 2008, the global smartphone market reached its weakest year-on-year growth since Gartner, Inc. began tracking the industry.
Nokia N97 touchscreen QWERTY slider hands-on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 2:45AM We get a close-up look at the new Nokia N97 Nseries flagship, with a touchscreen, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and a boatload of storage. Check out our exclusive peek.
Nokia Takes On The iPhone Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 2:42AMHandset maker unveils flashy touchscreen phone with full Qwerty keyboard and raft of Web services.
Survey Finds Cell-Phone Satisfaction Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 2:58PMA Consumer Reports study shows 60% content with service.
Verizon Drops Omnia Price After Six Days Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 1:07PMThe Samsung Omnia Verizon introduced on Tuesday fro $250 is now available for a more reasonable $200.
Taiwan market: CHT aims to sell 50,000 iPhone 3Gs by 1Q09 Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 10:42PMChunghwa Telecom (CHT) will start marketing the iPhone 3G handsets in the Taiwan market on December 13, with an aim to sell up to 50,000 units by the end of the first quarter of 2009, according to CHT.
iPhones becoming skier pocket guides Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 9:27PMDENVER - A Denver company that has been hawking its location-based services to help mobile phone users see where their friends are is taking its tricks to the ski slopes.
New BlackBerrys try to match iPhone Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 8:54PMNEW YORK — With the recent releases of three new BlackBerrys across three different wireless providers, Research In Motion Ltd. has fired back at Apple Inc. in the Great Smart Phone Skirmish.
Editorial: Making mobile workers secure Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 8:20PMThe biggest mobility story in Australia this year was arguably the launch of Apple’s iPhone 3G locally.
Power up your iPhone; new instant camera Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 6:34PMA protective case that also fills
Tenants can pay for rent using their credit card Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 5:52PMPress Release: RentExpress allows Tenants to pay for rent using their credit card.
Phone apps the new battleground Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 3:50PMAPPLE will have sold over 1 million iPhones in Australia by the end of next year, sparking a battle by developers to lure new users.
QuickerTek releases iPod/iPhone battery extender Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 3:27PMQuickerTek has released an external battery that connects to the iPhone 3G, iPod touch, or any iPod with the 30-pin dock connector. The additional power can be used for 30 hours of music playback, six hours of video, or three hours of talk time, the company claims. A retractable USB charging cable is included with the package. The cable simultaneously charges both the external battery and the ...
Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Preview - Part 3: Software, application compatibility and conclusions Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 3:51PMIn part three of our in-depth Nokia 5800 XpressMusic preview, Rafe looks at the remaining software on the phone, explains third party software compatibility and draws some conclusions.
eBay Companies See Black Friday Shoppers Clicking for Great Deals Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 1:55PMBlack Friday saw a buzz of shopping activity, as consumers took to their computers to snap up hot holiday gifts. eBay Inc. (Nasdaq:EBAY) companies, including PayPal and Shopping.com, all saw consumers going online for great deals. The companies reported key online shopping trends, popular categories and hot gifts.
eBay Companies See Black Friday Shoppers Clicking for Great Deals Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 1:48PM Black Friday saw a buzz of shopping activity, as consumers took to their computers to snap up hot holiday ...
eBay Companies See Black Friday Shoppers Clicking for Great Deals Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 1:37PM SAN JOSE, Calif.----Black Friday saw a buzz of shopping activity, as consumers took to their computers to snap up hot holiday gifts. eBay Inc. companies, including PayPal and Shopping.com, all saw consumers going online for great deals.
Joost gets back on our radar with iPhone app Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 11:19AMThe online video start-up has just launched a streaming video app for the iPhone.
Motorola axing RAZR sequel? Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 10:52AMMotorola is bringing its current plans for its iconic RAZR line to an end, according to a Russian claim. Accompanied by a photo of the prototype in question, the tip asserts that Motorola has shelved a device codenamed the Ruby that would likely have been titled the RAZR3. Reasons for the move are unclear, though the phone has been based on the Symbian-related UIQ interface where Motorola now ...
iPhone 3G & 2G Unlocking and Updating Service (Firmware 2.1!) Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 7:25AM**WARNING** DO NOT UPDATE your 3G iPhone to latest firmware 2.2 - Released 22 November 2008. This an issue if you are using turbo sims as they will no longer work due an upgrade in the baseband.
Think of a soldier on Thanksgiving Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 12:45AMThis perhaps may be the year for you to show during the Thanksgiving festivities your gratitude for our troops – by donating to Project Valour-IT. Every cent raised goes directly to the purchase and shipment of laptops and other technology for severely wounded service members.
Essential iPhone and iPod gadgets for your car Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 11:32PMNeed to take your shiny new iPhone or iPod on the road? Instead of stashing it away in the glovebox, try wiring it up to your car with these handy gadgets.
Another iPhone ad banned in UK Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 10:52PMAdvertising Standard Authority in the UK has banned another iPhone advertisement suggesting the handset is misleading in the speed at which it can browse the internet. Apparently 17 iPhone users called and complained that the "really fast" almost instant web browsing shown in the commercial was in no way the actual speed....
Spreading joy to all of the sports world Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 10:38PMT o all of you post-Thanksgiving maniacs out there today, scouring the aisles for that must-have toy, fighting the crowds and braving Black Friday, would you mind doing me a favor and picking up a few gifts for those special sports someones on my Christmas list?
Videogames get set to go on vacation Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 10:27PMRALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: With the holiday travel season fast approaching, videogame makers are making sure they have games and consoles handy for trains, planes and automobiles- and so are holiday destinations.
Videogames to go on vacation Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 5:05PMWith the holiday travel season fast approaching, videogame makers are making sure they have games and consoles handy for trains, planes and automobiles - and so are holiday destinations.
Apple has another iPhone ad banned for misleading consumers over its internet capabilities Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 1:49PMAdvertising Standards Authority receives 17 complaints that campaign exaggerates speed of iPhone 3G
Apple announces seasonal price cuts Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 12:01PMApple has announced plans to cut prices on selected hardware by as much as 15 per cent this holiday season.
Fans offered cash to watch football games Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 11:56AMA university study offers football fans the chance to earn money while watching matches at home.
Apple withdraws iPhone ad over speed claims Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 11:43AMLondon, Nov 26 : Apple has withdrawn its iPhone 3G ads after UK advertising regulations received complaints that the company is misleading consumers by exaggerating the speed of its hugely popular smart phone.
Opera first to sing on Google Android stage Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 2:38AM Browsing the G1
Microsoft’s Zune phone rumor back again, this time with Tegra Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 12:39AMThere are some tech rumors that just won’t go away, one of them being Microsoft’s iPhone killer smartphone. A new report now suggests that Microsoft may be working with Nvidia on a cellphone that has Nvidia’s Tegra hardware at its core. And if that report is correct such a phone could only be three months away. Does this make sense or should Microsoft just buy Blackberry maker Research in ...
Whirlwind demand pushes back Storm launch Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 11:06PMVodafone has pushed back the launch of the highly anticipated BlackBerry Storm handset to meet "unprecedented demand".
New iPod Touch faster than iPhone 3G Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 8:36PMApple appears to have upped the processing speed of the iPod Touch in order to help it go after the portable-game market.
Porn in a flash Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 8:23PMA troubling surge in creepy "upskirt" photography has lawmakers in a twist -- and the body parts of women posted all over the Internet.
TECH CHRONICLES Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 11:42PMIPhone update includes better Maps The latest iPhone 2.2 software update brings welcome additions to Maps and thoughtful improvements to Safari and iTunes. The biggest thing is the upgrade to Maps, which can now factor in walking and transit routes when you...
iPhone 2.2 software update Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 5:48PM We check out the new mapping features and improved stability of the latest Apple iPhone 2.2 software update.
Swedish Provider Hints at MMS on IPhone Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 5:12PMThe iPhone may be the most advanced handheld computing device in the world, but you can flummox it pretty easily: for example...
Samsung Eternity review (AT&T) Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 4:48PM We get our hands on the latest Samsung touchscreen phone in our Samsung Eternity review. Did Mobile TV make this the best TouchWIZ of the bunch?
OrbLive 2.0 unlocks PC media files for iPhone Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 8:26PMOrb Networks on Thursday launched OrbLive 2.0, the latest version of its media application for the iPhone 3G and iPod touch. The original version was created before the App Store was opened, and required users to jailbreak their phones. The new (official) app allows the mobile devices to access media that is available on a home PC, including videos, music, live television and webcams. OrbLive ...
Apple, AT&T Sued Again Over iPhone 3G Issues Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 7:42PMJudge tosses two of three claims in a prior iPhone suit but rules parties can move forward on compensation quest.
With mobile broadband, who needs an NBN? Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 6:36PMThis week Jerry Yang bowed to the inevitable, and more bad news came in from the chip sector. Jerry Yang quit as Yahoo CEO after a disastrous 16-month stint. Yahoo’s stock is less than a third of the Microsoft bid price.
Gift Guide: Smart phones for work and play Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 5:34PMNavigating all the "smart" phones out there and picking one for yourself can be tricky, and purchasing one for someone else can be even more daunting.
EMusic Hits 250 Million Downloads Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 5:34PMeMusic announced Thursday that it has sold 250 million MP3 downloads since establishing its current subscription model in...
VMware Security Chief Leaves to Run OpenDNS Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 5:33PMVMware security chief Nand Mulchandani has left to be CEO of OpenDNS.
The BlackBerry Storm Challenges the iPhone Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 5:29PM