AT 2008 SmartPhone Articles

T-Mobile G1 Update Will Add On-Screen Keyboard 12/31/2008

A system software update expected soon should add to Android and the T-Mobile G1 one of the most requested features: an on-screen keyboard.

Samsung InnoV8 with N. American 3G Appears at FCC 12/29/2008

The Samsung i8510 InnoV8 has made an unexpected appearance within FCC documents, creating a strong possibility that this smartphone with an

SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Mobile Updated to Support the Latest Smartphones 12/24/2008

Sling Media has released updated versions of SlingPlayer Mobile for both editions of Windows Mobile. The primary improvement in the new rele

Nokia N79 Receives Major Firmware Update 12/23/2008

The recently released Nokia N79 has received its first firmware update. This update is considerably larger than other first-updates Nokia de

Elevation Partners Pumps $100 Million into Palm 12/22/2008

Elevation Partners -- the private-equity firm that already owns 25% of this company -- has agreed to make an additional $100 million equity

Handy Weather for BlackBerry Now Available 12/19/2008

Paragon Software Group's new Handy Weather for BlackBerry smartphones lets mobile users get real-time, wireless weather forecasts from any p

Consumer Reports Makes Smartphone Recommendations 12/17/2008

Consumer Reports has published a list of its recommended smartphones. This will likely please some, but leave many others scratching their h

BlackBerry Curve 8320 Now Available from AT&T 12/17/2008

AT&T has just begun offering an updated version of the BlackBerry Curve 8320, a relatively low-cost Wi-Fi enabled smartphone.

AT&T Certifies the Palm Treo Pro 12/16/2008

AT&T has added the Palm Treo Pro to its Specialty Vertical Device list, which means that it has certified that this smartphone is fully comp

Nokia's NoTA Initative Seeks to Make Mobile Development Faster, More Efficient 12/16/2008

A Nokia and NXP research project looks to change the way devices are created by turning to a modular-based system of development called NoTA

Palm Treo Pro Coming to Sprint in Late January 12/15/2008

There have now been enough leaks that there can be little doubt that Sprint plans to launch the Palm Treo Pro next month, and the latest of

DataViz Bringing Its Office Suite, Exchange Sync Software to Android 12/14/2008

Some of the features notably absent from Google Android platform are a full-featured Office suite and Exchange synchronization. DataViz, how

AT&T Confirms Femtocell Trials, Plans Expansion in 2009 12/13/2008

AT&T's has confirmed previously leaked information that it is, in fact, testing femtocells, and has announced plans to conduct a "city-sized

myPower Protects the iPhone 3G, Also Doubles its Battery Life 12/11/2008

Tekkeon has unveiled myPower for iPhone, a leather sleeve with a rechargeable lithium polymer battery inside.

Rebate Makes the Redfly C7 Available for $30 Less 12/11/2008

A new version of the Redfly smartphone terminal with a 7-inch screen temporarily costs just under $200.

Palm Promises ''New-ness'' at Invitation-Only CES Event 12/10/2008

Palm Inc. is sending out notices to media outlets for an invitation-only event the company plans to hold during the 2009 Consumer Electronic

T-Mobile Warns G1 Users that Apps Can Incur Roaming Charges 12/10/2008

T-Mobile has responded to last week's reports that its G1 Android-based smartphone can't be taken out of the U.S. without incurring data roa

iPhone Coming to Wal-Mart... Possibly at $99 12/8/2008

Wal-Mart may soon begin offering Apple's iPhone, if unconfirmed reports are correct. And there has been speculation that this smartphone wil

BlackBerry Storm Updated to Improve Performance 12/5/2008

RIM and Verizon Wireless have released a much-anticipated update for the new BlackBerry Storm that is expected to fix many of the problems e

AT&T Reducing the Mobile OSs It Offers, May Get Serious about Symbian 12/5/2008

A high-level AT&T executive says his company is going to reduce the number of mobile operating systems it employs. And Symbian may have a bi

AT&T Cutting 12,000 Jobs 12/4/2008

AT&T Inc. today announced that it is going to lay off about 4% of its total workforce. However, is some parts of its business, such as its w

New App Simplifies Using AT&T's Wi-Fi Service with an iPhone 12/4/2008

Easy Wi-Fi for AT&T takes the hassle out of accessing an AT&T hotspot with an iPhone.

BlackBerry Revenues Not Meeting Expectations 12/3/2008

Research In Motion has warned investors that revenue for last quarter from its BlackBerry line isn't going to meet its earlier expectations.

Nokia Maps Gets New Features 12/2/2008

Nokia has released a new beta version of its mobile mapping and navigation application for smartphones, Nokia Maps, as well as its online ma

Motorola Alexander and Attila Coming Next Quarter 12/2/2008

Two smartphones from Motorola that surfaced over the summer as rumors are reportedly now scheduled to be released in the first few months of

Palm Warns Revenue Way Below Expectations 12/2/2008

Palm, Inc. says that revenue for its last financial quarter was well below what analysts were expecting, a shortfall which it primarily blam

Upcoming BlackBerry Storm Software Updates Should Improve Performance 12/1/2008

RIM and Verizon are reportedly getting ready to release a software update for the new BlackBerry Storm that will fix many of the issues that

Automatically Activate Wi-Fi with WifiLocations 11/30/2008

WifiLocations is an application that enables the automatic starting of the Wi-Fi radio in Windows Mobile devices based on cell-ID positionin

GPS-Action Lets Symbian S60 Devices Perform Differently Based on Location 11/30/2008

GPS-Action is a location-based application that uses GPS and cell-ID to perform custom actions for Symbian S60-based devices.

Elevation Partners ''Very Pleased'' with Palm's Progress 11/26/2008

The private equity firm that owns 25% of Palm, Inc. has categorically denied a recent rumor that it wants out of this investment.

iPhone 2.2 Update Adds Google Street View, Walking Directions, and More 11/21/2008

The newly-released iPhone 2.2 update brings a number of enhancements, many of which are related to Google Maps.

T-Mobile Raises Prices for Wireless Data 11/21/2008

T-Mobile USA has increased the price it charges smartphone customers for an unlimited wireless data plan.

Nokia E71 May Finally Be On Its Way to AT&T 11/20/2008

The unlocked version of the Nokia E71 has been on the market in the U.S. for months, but there's still may be a chance this model will be re

Google Sync for BlackBerry Gets Two-Way Address Book Synchronization 11/20/2008

Support for two-way contacts synchronization has been added to the free Google Sync for BlackBerry application.

Verizon XV6900 Getting OS Update, EV-DO Rev A 11/19/2008

Verizon's version of the HTC Touch will soon get an upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.1. In addition, this update will enhance some features on th

AT&T Launches Windows Mobile Smartphone from LG 11/18/2008

The LG Incite, which just debuted on AT&T, has the distinction of being the first smartphone from LG released by a major U.S. wireless carri

MailShadowG Brings Microsoft Exchange Synchronization to Android 11/17/2008

Cemaphore has released MailShadowG, which allows users of Android-based smartphones such as the T-Mobile to synchronize their email, calenda

A Look Ahead at Nokia's Devices for Early 2009 11/16/2008

A roadmap has surfaced that describes a number of unannounced smartphones Nokia expects to release next year.

AT&T Fuze Review 11/14/2008

The AT&T Fuze is the latest business-oriented Windows Mobile smartphone to come from this carrier. It offers an impressive list of features,

AT&T Wireless Releasing the Nokia 6650 11/13/2008

AT&T is just about to introduce the Nokia 6550, a GPS- and 3G-equipped flip-smartphone running the Symbian S60 operating system.

Verizon Reveals BlackBerry Storm Launch Date and Price 11/13/2008

The time for rumors and leaks about the BlackBerry Storm is over; Verizon Wireless has just officially announced when this smartphone will b

Pharos Unveils Two Navigation-Oriented Smartphones 11/12/2008

Pharos will soon release the Traveler 117 and Traveler 127, two Windows Mobile smartphones with a focus on personal navigation.

AT&T Fuze Hits the Market 11/11/2008

AT&T's version of the HTC Touch Pro has just been released. This high-end, business-oriented device comes loaded with features, including a

A Look Ahead at Nokia's Devices for the Rest of 2008 11/11/2008

A document that has leaked out of Nokia gives a roadmap of the smartphones Nokia intends to unveil before the end of this year.

T-Mobile G1 Update Squashes Huge Bug 11/9/2008

Google and T-Mobile are current distributing a system update for the T-Mobile G1 to fix a major bug.

Sprint, Clearwire Get FCC Approval to Create WiMAX Company 11/8/2008

Sprint Nextel and Clearwire now have government approval to create a new company that will eventually provide WiMAX service to millions of A

AT&T Taking a Wait and See Attitude Toward Android 11/8/2008

The head of AT&T Mobility says that Google's Android has not yet developed to the point where his company is interested in releasing a smart

AT&T Commits to iPhone Tethering Plan 11/8/2008

iPhone users can do a great deal with their smartphone, but one thing they can't is use it as a modem for their laptop. This may soon change

AT&T Launching the HTC Touch Pro Next Week? 11/7/2008

Just days after an unconfirmed report said AT&T would release its version of the HTC Touch Pro near the end of this month, what appears to b

Moving to Symbian S60: Creating a Mobile Office with the Nokia N95 11/6/2008

Antoine Wright takes a look at some applications can turn a Symbian S60 smartphone into a portable office.

Documents To Go Premium, PDF To Go Now Available for the Latest BlackBerries 11/6/2008

A new version of Documents To Go provides advanced Microsoft Office file editing capabilities. PDF To Go introduces native PDF viewer for Bl

HTC Touch Pro Expected to Debut on AT&T in Three Weeks 11/5/2008

Exactly when the AT&T Fuze, this carrier's version of the HTC Touch Pro, is going to launch is unknown, but a new source gives an approximat

Spb's Travel/Itinerary Software Updated 11/5/2008

Spb Traveler 2.0 has been released, adding several features and a new user interface to this travel/itinerary application.

BlackBerry Bold Now Available from AT&T 11/4/2008

The long-awaited U.S. release date for the BlackBerry Bold has arrived at last. This smartphone is now available from AT&T. Updated

Minor Update Released for Verizon's Centro 11/4/2008

The version of the Palm Centro offered by Verizon has received a small firmware (ROM) update.

Verizon Will Require $30 Data Plan with All Smartphones 11/3/2008

Verizon Wireless is reportedly going to begin requiring its customers to sign up for a data plan when they buy a smartphone.

Exchange Synchronization Coming to Android 11/2/2008

Aardvark Labs, a third-party application developer, is now working on software to allow smartphones based on Google's Android OS to synchron

AT&T Plans Femtocell Trial Later This Year 11/1/2008

AT&T will be following Sprint and Verizon Wireless later this year in trying out femtocells, tiny cell phone basestations that provide impro

Ghostwire Wins Nokia's Mobile Games Innovation Challenge 10/31/2008

Nokia has named the winners in its Mobile Games Innovation Challenge. These are games that the judges think will push the limits of mobile g

Redfly $200 Special Almost Over *UPDATED* 10/30/2008

The Celio Redfly is currently available for $200, but at the end of this month it will revert to its regular, much higher price.

iPhone, BlackBerry Users Get Free Wi-Fi Service from AT&T 10/30/2008

Access to AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots is now available for Apple iPhone customers for free. The same will soon be true for AT&T subscribers who have

Small Bug-Fix Update Being Pushed Out to T-Mobile G1 10/30/2008

Several small updates for the first Android-based phone have been released in the last few days, although the latest of these has not yet re

Task2Gather -- a Windows Mobile Web-Based Task Manager -- Now Available 10/29/2008

VITO Technology has released an online project and task management utility called Task2Gather.

T-Mobile G1 Coming to Wal-Mart at a Discount 10/28/2008

Wal-Mart will soon begin offering the first Android-based smartphone at a price about 17% less than the regular cost.

AT&T May Introduce the HTC Touch Pro Next Week 10/28/2008

AT&T will soon become the latest wireless carrier to release a business-oriented Windows Mobile smartphone from HTC... if unconfirmed report

A Look Ahead at Three Smartphones Coming Soon to Verizon 10/27/2008

Verizon Wireless is reportedly prepping a trio of Windows Mobile-based devices that will debut next month.

RIM Confirms BlackBerry Application Store will Launch in March 10/26/2008

RIM has confirmed earlier reports that it will create an online marketplace for BlackBerry applications similar to Apple's App Store for the

Head of the S60 Group To Be First Director of the Symbian Foundation 10/24/2008

Lee Williams has been nominated to be the Executive Director for the group that will make the Symbian OS, S60, and UIQ into an open-source o

Updated Gmail Client Released for BlackBerry and Java Phones 10/24/2008

Google has introduced Gmail for mobile 2.0, an email client for BlackBerries and J2ME-compliant phones. The focus for this version was to ma

Android Can Not Run Applications from a Memory Card 10/23/2008

The first Android-based smartphone debuted this week, and users have discovered what many will consider a significant flaw: all applications

Information Newly Leaked on the Nokia E63 10/22/2008

New information leaked on the unannounced Nokia E63 sheds light on the physical design and many of the specifications of this Symbian S60 sm

Developer Sets Out to Create Palm OS-Compatible Operating System 10/22/2008

Famous developer Dmitry Grinberg has announced plans to create an operating system compatible with Palm OS hardware and applications, but wi

Samsung Epix Launches on AT&T 10/21/2008

AT&T has just released the Samsung Epix, a Windows Mobile smartphone that includes both a touchscreen and an optical mouse.

Free Nationwide Wireless Internet Access Takes a Step Closer to Reality 10/19/2008

An FCC proposal to create a wireless data network that would cover most of the U.S. has passed another hurdle.

AT&T Quicksilver Brings 3G to Laptops and Subnotebooks 10/16/2008

AT&T has released the USBConnect Quicksilver, the newest addition to this wireless carrier's High Speed Packet Access (HSPA)-capable lineup

Winterface Updated with Weather Information 10/16/2008

VITO Technology has released a free weather information appliction, which also functions as a update for Winterface, its mobile shell for Wi

Firmware Update for Nokia E90 Released 10/16/2008

The Nokia E90 clamshell smartphone has received an update to version 300.34.84, adding new applications and fixing some issues with device p

LG Announces Second Generation Prada Phone 10/14/2008

The second generation of the Prada aims to build on the former's functionality with a new sliding keyboard, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA connectivity, and

Developer Creates Dual-Boot Smartphone: iPhone and Windows Mobile *UPDATED* 10/13/2008

An application that will allow Apple's smartphone to run Windows Mobile -- and its associated software -- will soon be available. If it isn'

Details Already Leaking Out on the Next Generation BlackBerry 10/10/2008

The BlackBerry Bold, Storm, and Pearl Flip are still in the process of being rolled out, and the first report of the smartphone that's going

Scheduled Forum Maintenance Tomorrow Morning *UPDATED* 10/10/2008

The Brighthand forums will be undergoing routine maintenance for several hours on Saturday, October 11.

Nokia Releases Beta 3 of its New Email Application 10/10/2008

A new beta of the Nokia Email service has been released, adding additional device support, multiple email accounts support, and mailbox mana

Match Wits with Opponents Worldwide with Spb Online Games 10/9/2008

When Spb Software launched Spb Online several weeks ago it included a collection of online games. The company has now decided to offer this

Pricing Leaked for AT&T's Touch Pro and Samsung Epix 10/8/2008

A vital piece of information has leaked out about a pair of smartphones that are expected to be debuting from AT&T in the coming weeks: thei

AT&T's Pantech Duo Gets Windows Mobile 6.1 Upgrade 10/8/2008

The latest addition to the long list of smartphones getting a Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrade is the Pantech Duo C810, which is offered by AT&T.

German Explanatory Dictionary Released for iPhone/iPod touch 10/5/2008

Paragon Software has released a German Explanatory Dictionary called Duden for Apple's handheld and smartphone.

AT&T May Be Prepping the Samsung Epix 10/2/2008

Strong evidence has emerged that AT&T is preparing to launch the successor to the Samsung BlackJack II in the next few weeks. This will supp

Out of the Gate, Android a Long Way from Enterprise Ready 10/2/2008

Google-philes will find plenty to like in the first Android powered smartphone, but Mobile managers will have little interest in the new pho

A Look Ahead at Smartphones Coming this Quarter 10/1/2008

October is the beginning of a new quarter, and there are a number of smartphones scheduled to be released in the next three months.

BlackBerry Pearl Flip-phone Coming to T-Mobile USA *UPDATED* 9/30/2008

When RIM took the wraps off the BlackBerry Pearl 8220 earlier this month, many assumed that this smartphone was destined for T-Mobile USA. N

Last.fm Releases Updated Streaming Application for iPhone 9/29/2008

Last.fm has released an updated application for iPhone/iPod Touch devices with new features and improved usability.

Nokia Releases Second Minor Update for Internet Tablet Software 9/29/2008

Nokia has introduced a second update for the system software on the Internet Tablet line. This was designed to bring stability improvements

BlackBerry Bold Might Be Coming Sooner than Expected *UPDATED* 9/29/2008

On of the biggest mysteries in the smartphone market right now is when the BlackBerry Bold's U.S. debut will be. A new document says this sm

Mail for Exchange Update Released for All Nokia S60 Devices 9/28/2008

Nokia has released an updated version of its Mail for Exchange application which adds compatibility to all of its Symbian S60 devices.

Astraware Introduces Platypus for BlackBerry and Symbian Smartphones 9/27/2008

Following a release for Palm OS and Windows Mobile earlier this year, Astraware has launched its Platypus shoot-em-up for three more smartph

T-Mobile Not Limiting 3G Users to 1 GB of Data Transfers 9/25/2008

Earlier this week, T-Mobile revealed that users of its 3G service will be limited to 1 GB of data transfers each month. After a storm of pro

Google Maps Mobile Update Adds Street View, Walking Directions, and More Accurate MyLocation 9/22/2008

Google has released a few updates to its Google Maps Mobile (GMM) including Street View, Walking Directions, and a more accurate MyLocation

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary Available for iPhone/iPod Touch 9/22/2008

Paragon Software has released the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary for Apple's smartphone and handheld.

Resident Evil Degeneration Coming to Nokia's N-Gage Platform 9/21/2008

Nokia and Capcom have announced the Resident Evil Degeneration game for the N-Gage platform as an upcoming title.

AT&T May Introduce the HTC Touch Pro in October 9/20/2008

A leaked product roadmap indicates that AT&T may introduce a new high-end smartphone from HTC late next month.

Arrr! It Be Time for Talk Like a Pirate Day 9/19/2008

September 19 is Talk Like a Pirate Day, and several companies have made it easy for smartphone and handheld users to celebrate it.

Palm Promises Next-Generation Operating System by Mid-2009 9/19/2008

In a conference call with industry analysts yesterday, Palm's CEO promised that devices running its next operating system would be on the ma

AT&T Might Not Release the BlackBerry Bold Until November 9/18/2008

The BlackBerry Bold is one of the most highly-anticipated smartphones of this fall. And if a new report is correct, U.S. consumers will have

Details of Nokia's Maemo 5 Internet Tablet Platform Released 9/18/2008

Nokia has revealed details of its next Internet Tablet operating system, as well as its increased involvement with Linux.

Task2Gather Released for iPhone 9/17/2008

Task2Gather is a new web-based application for managing tasks on an iPhone.

Nokia Introduces Mail for Exchange Application Across Entire S60 Lineup 9/17/2008

Nokia announces that all of its Symbian S60 devices - about 80 million devices total - will gain compatibility with Microsoft Exchange serve

PhatWare Launches Shaker for iPhone/iPod Touch 9/16/2008

Shaker offers a different take on a classic blocks game for iPhone and iPod touch devices.

Griffin Technology Announces Updated iPhone 3G Accessories 9/16/2008

Griffin Technologies has released a number of accessories designed to be compatible with the iPhone 3G.

HTC Touch HD Will Feature Widescreen Display, 3G *Updated* 9/13/2008

The HTC Touch Pro isn't even in wide release yet, but already photos have surfaced of the next generation device in the Touch family, featur

Symbian Foundation Adds More Companies 9/12/2008

The Symbian Foundation, an open source association and development company for the Symbian operating sytem, has announced the addition of 10

Sony Ericsson Announces Launch Dates for Xperia X1 9/12/2008

Sony Ericsson has given an official launch date to its new Windows Mobile smartphone.

Google Mobile App for BlackBerry Updated 9/11/2008

An updated Google Mobile App for BlackBerry devices makes it easier to search, read email, and access other Google applications.

Apple Releases Second-Generation iPod touch 9/11/2008

Among the music-oriented products released at Apple's Let's Rock event was the second-generation iPod touch, sporting with new features and

ShoZu for iPhone Updated 9/8/2008

ShoZu has announced a new edition of its social media aggregator for iPhone and iPod Touch devices.

Kinoma Play for Windows Mobile Updated 9/7/2008

Kinoma Play is a mobile media player for Windows Mobile devices that has garnered much attention due to its user interface design and wealth

Qik Updated for Additional Windows Mobile Devices 9/6/2008

Qik has released an update that increases the number of Windows Mobile devices compatible with the application.

Google's Chrome Browser to Appear in Later Versions of Android 9/5/2008

Google's Chrome browser will not initially make it in to the Android platform, but its founder expects it to for future releases of the Goog

Nokia Releases Firmware Update for Original N95 9/4/2008

Nokia releases firmware update to its landmark N95 smartphone.

Talking E-Dictionary Series Updated with SlovoEd 7.0 Engine 9/2/2008

Paragon Software Group, makers of the Talking E-Dictionary Series for Windows Mobile devices, has updated the core software with the new Slo

Programmable Matter Could Transform Mobile Computers 8/31/2008

Scientists are seeking to create programmable matter -- a sort of electronic clay that can be easily formed into a computer of any shape and

Many AT&T Customers Can Get Pocket Express for Free 8/29/2008

BlackBerry and Windows Mobile smartphone users who are also AT&T subscribers can get a free premium subscription of Pocket Express, which of

Windows Mobile 6.1 Comes to the AT&T Tilt 8/26/2008

HTC and AT&T have just released a free upgrade to the latest version of Microsoft's smartphone operating system for the AT&T Tilt.

Google's Orkut Updated with More S60 Support 8/24/2008

This latest version of Orkut adds an optimized experience for Symbian Series 60 (3rd Edition) phones.

Nokia's Beta Labs Releases Enhanced Calculator for S60 8/21/2008

In a recent release, Beta Labs made available an Enhanced Calculator for Symbian S60 which is based on the Symbian S40 calculator.

GPSToday Brings Location Information to Windows Mobile Users 8/19/2008

Drawing on the idea that the Today Screen is the ideal place for interacting with dynamic information, GPSToday uses it to display accurate

Apple Releases iPhone 2.0.2 Software Update 8/18/2008

The second minor update for the system software for Apple's smartphones is now available through iTunes.

Motorola Q9h Gets Windows Mobile 6.1 Update 8/18/2008

Motorola has finally made official the Windows Mobile 6.1 update for the AT&T version of its Q9h smartphone.

FindMe Location Tagger Released for Symbian S60 8/16/2008

Electric Pocket has released a version of its FindMe location and tagging application for Symbian S60. This allows mobile device users to ta

Redfly Now Compatible with a Dozen More Smartphones 8/14/2008

Celio Corp has released drivers for its Redfly that allows this laptop-like device to be used with 12 additional smartphones, growing the co

Leaked Image Shows Motorola ''Atila'' Touchscreen Phone 8/12/2008

For the second time in recent days, a leaked photo has revealed an upcoming Windows Mobile phone by Motorola. Described as the "Atila," the

What's Delaying the Garmin nuvifone? 8/12/2008

Last month, Garmin admitted that the release of its nvifone had been pushed back until 2009. The company has given a rather innocuous reason

Small System Software Update Released for Nokia Internet Tablets 8/11/2008

Nokia has introduced a small "bug fix" update for the software on its Internet Tablet line.

Mobbler last.fm Player for S60 Updated 8/11/2008

In the latest update to Mobbler, this application gains the ability to become a radio player for last.fm content.

Nokia N85 Gets FCC Approval, U.S. 3G Compatibility 8/8/2008

New information from the FCC not only confirms the existence of the Nokia N85, but shows that it will also pack compatibility with AT&T's 3G

Apple May Have the Ability to Remotely Squash iPhone Apps *UPDATED* 8/7/2008

According to an unconfirmed report from an iPhone expert, Apple can remotely disable select third-party applications on its smartphone.

Olive Tree's BibleReader for BlackBerry Updated 8/6/2008

Olive Tree has released a new beta of its BibleReader 4.0 for BlackBerry. This brings a few software and usability enhancements.

New Details on Sprint's and Verizon's Versions of the Latest HTC Smartphones *UPDATED* 8/5/2008

A new leak gives detailed information on the versions of the HTC Touch Diamond and Touch Pro that will be released by Sprint and Verizon.

Apple Releases iPhone 2.0.1 Software Update 8/4/2008

A new version of the system software for Apple's smartphone is now available through iTunes.

Apple Continues Blocking StyleTap Palm OS Emulator for iPhone 8/4/2008

Apple won't let StyleTap offer its Palm OS emulator through the official iPhone App Store, but the company isn't giving up.

eReader for iPhone/iPod Touch Updated to v1.1 8/4/2008

Earlier comments from Steve Jobs that electronic book readers will not be successful has not stopped Fictionwise from releasing an update of

AT&T Has an Exclusive on the iPhone Until 2010 8/3/2008

According to a new report, AT&T's contract that makes it the one and only provider of the iPhone in the U.S. will last until 2010, at least.

More Versions of Google Maps Mobile Get Public Transportation Directions 8/3/2008

Windows Mobile and Symbian S60 users can now download versions of Google Maps for Mobile with a new feature: turn-by-turn directions that ma

Casio Hitachi Mobile Communications Unveils e-Ink Phones 8/2/2008

Casio Hitachi Mobile Communications has unveiled three flip model phones that use 2.7-inch e-Ink displays on their exterior.

Samsung Instinct Gets Small Software Update 7/31/2008

Samsung and Sprint have released a small system software update for the Instinct, their iPhone-esque featurephone.

Jaybot's Catchy Cadence Now Available for Windows Mobile 7/30/2008

Jaybot's Catchy Cadence is a new suite of musical mini-games for Windows Mobile devices that is available for free.

The Facebook Mobile Application Roundup 7/30/2008

Social networking is one of the most popular online activities, so it's no surprise that there are third-party applications to allow users t

Treo 800w Gets New Bluetooth Feature 7/29/2008

Palm, Inc. has released a software patch for the recently-released Treo 800w that allows users to do voice dialing over a Bluetooth connecti

BlackBerry Media Sync Adds iTunes Compatability 7/28/2008

The BlackBerry Media Sync application is now able to sync files and playlists with iTunes .

CellSpin Launches Palm OS Mobile Blogging Application 7/28/2008

CellSpin has released a Palm OS version of its mobile blogging application. This allows users to post text, images, and video to several soc

AT&T Wants To Block Sprint/Clearwire Merger 7/28/2008

AT&T, the US' largest wireless provider, has asked the Federal Communications Commission to block the planned merger of Sprint's WiMAX divis

Palm Centro for Sprint Gets Software Update 7/23/2008

The Palm Centro for Sprint has received a firmware (ROM) update to version 1.07. This update addresses device performance, better support fo

AT&T Navigator Goes Global 7/23/2008

AT&T has launched its AT&T Navigator Global Edition mapping service for select mobile devices and across 20 countries. This is one of the fi

Latest Version of Windows Mobile Comes to HTC Mogul 7/21/2008

The HTC Mogul is the latest device to get an upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.1. This helps keep this Sprint model, which debuted last year, rele

The Three States of Cloud Computing 7/17/2008

There has been a great deal of talk lately about "Computing in the Cloud," which is buzz word for using web servers for task that previously

AT&T Now Offering Palm Centro for $70 7/11/2008

For a limited time, AT&T is cutting the cost of the Palm Centro by $30. This includes a new version in an "electric blue" casi

New Applications Tweak the HTC Touch Diamond's Features 7/10/2008

Although the HTC Touch Diamond has received a great deal of praise, there has been some criticism, too. Fortunately for users of this smartp

HTC Touch Diamond Coming to Sprint in Early September? *UPDATED* 7/9/2008

It's an open secret at this point that Sprint is going to release the HTC Touch Diamond in the coming months, but exactly when this is going

A Look Ahead at Smartphones Coming this Quarter 7/8/2008

July is the beginning of a new quarter, and there are a number of smartphones scheduled to be released in the next three months. This includ

Mobile Tech News -- Treo 755p Update, Free Astraware Software, GoogleTalk for iPhone 7/3/2008

Palm Releases System "Tune-Up" for Verizon's Treo 755p Astraware Celebrating with Free Software GoogleTalk for iPhone Updated

AT&T Releases Details of iPhone 3G Service Plans 7/2/2008

The iPhone 3G is slated to be available for purchase on July 11, and now details about AT&T's service plans that will accompany this smartph

Sony Releases mylo 2 Software Update 7/1/2008

Sony has released a software update for its latest mobile Internet device (MID) which brings improved performance, multimedia refinements, a

Leaked AT&T Memo Mentions MMS for iPhone 3G 6/28/2008

Support for MMS (multi-media messaging services) will finally come to Apple's smartphone line when the iPhone 3G is released, according to a

Mobile Tech News -- Opera Mobile 9.5, WorldMate Live, Astraware Westward 6/28/2008

Opera Mobile 9.5 Public Beta Coming Next Month WorldMate Live Released for Windows Mobile Astraware Introduces Westward for Symbian S60

Sony Reportedly Prepping PlayStation Phone 6/27/2008

Sony has started work on a mobile phone that will be part of its popular PlayStation line, according to a new report.

Moving to Symbian S60: More Third-Party Applications 6/26/2008

Antoine Wright takes a look at some more Symbian S60 applications as he becomes more comfortable with day-to-day use of his Nokia N75.

Samsung Omnia May Be Offered Through AT&T 6/26/2008

AT&T will begin offering a high-end Windows Mobile smartphone from Samsung later this year, if an unconfirmed report is correct.

BlackBerry Bold Coming to AT&T in Late Summer 6/25/2008

There's good news and bad news for those in the U.S. who are eager to get RIM's latest, the BlackBerry Bold. The good news is that this smar

Mobile Tech News -- AIM for Windows Mobile, Google's My Location for Centro , and PocketMac MacThemes 6/25/2008

AOL Instant Messenger for Windows Mobile Updated Google Maps with My Location Available for Palm Centro PocketMac MacThemes Turns a Blac

Nokia Releases Internet Tablet OS Update 6/24/2008

Nokia has released of the next iteration of its Internet Tablet operating system containing several internal enhancements to performance, wi

A Very Early Look at the BlackBerry Javelin 6/19/2008

The BlackBerry Javelin isn't expected to debut until the middle of next year, but rumors on this upcoming smartphone are already spreading.

T-Mobile Sidekick Getting Significent Software Update 6/17/2008

T-Mobile is going to start distributing this week an Over The Air (OTA) update for the system software on the Sidekick LX. This will add a n

Mobile Tech News -- Patches for the iPAQ 210 and Alltel's Treo 755p, Mobiola Web Camera 6/13/2008

Battery Update Now Available for the iPAQ 210 Palm Releases Patch for Alltel's Treo 755p Get Mobiola Web Camera for $5

The Latest on the Treo 800w 6/12/2008

All signs point to the release of the Treo 800w drawing closer, and there have been a number of recent leaks about this upcoming smartphone.

Mobile Tech News -- Mail for Exchange and Spb Backup Updated, New Astraware Game, and More 6/11/2008

Nokia Mail for Exchange Gets New Features Spb Backup Significantly Updated Have Undersea Word Fun with Bubble Babble TreoSpot Renamed C

AT&T Gives the Details on iPhone 3G Accounts 6/10/2008

AT&T -- the exclusive carrier for Apple's second-generation smartphone in the U.S. -- has revealed that there will be a few changes for thos

HP iPAQ 210 Mugen Power Extended Battery Review 6/8/2008

For those who just can't get enough power out of their iPAQ 210 models, relief is at hand in the form of an extended battery with double the

Mobile Tech News - Google Maps for S60, Pocket Tunes for Windows Mobile, Missing Sync Updates 6/7/2008

Google Maps Mobile Updated for Symbian S60 Pocket Tunes Deluxe Released for Windows Mobile Missing Sync for Windows Mobile and Palm OS U

AT&T Expects To Complete HSUPA Upgrades by End of June 6/2/2008

AT&T has formally announced that it expects to have all of its 3G coverage updated to use the faster HSUPA standard by the end of this month

Mobile Tech News -- Astraware Solitaire, Windows Live, Nokia E-Series Firmware Updates 6/2/2008

Astraware Solitaire Comes to Symbian S60 and UIQ Windows Live Now Available for S60 New Firmware Updates Released for Nokia E51 and E61i

StyleTap Commits to Palm OS Emulator for iPhone 6/1/2008

StyleTap Inc. has announced plans to release a version of its Palm OS emulator for the iPhone and the iPod touch, which will allow over 20,0

Google Demonstrates Android's Look and Feel 5/30/2008

The Google I/O conference was this week, and the team working on Android took the opportunity to show off this upcoming mobile operating sys

Access Releases Improved Palm OS Emulator for Nokia Internet Tablets 5/30/2008

Access Co., Ltd. has released a new version of its Garnet VM, which allows users of the Nokia N810, N800, and N770 to run thousands of off-t

Mobile Tech News -- New Racing Game, Updates for FetchIt! and PhatPad 5/29/2008

Start Your Engines for GTS World Racing FetchIt! Gets Updated PhatPad 4.5 Released

Mobile Tech News -- NetFront Browser Concept Version, N95 Firmware Update, HAVA Player for S60 5/28/2008

North American N95 Receives Long-Awaited Firmware Update NetFront Browser v3.5 for Windows Mobile Concept Version Released HAVA Mobile P

Mobile Tech News -- HTC TyTN II Upgrade, PocketBible Update, Palm Virtual Lab, and More 5/27/2008

Windows Mobile 6.1 Now Available for HTC TyTN II PocketBible 4 Released Device Anywhere Opens Palm Virtual Lab eReader Beta for Symbia

Palm Treo 850 Pics and Information Leaked 5/26/2008

Various websites have pictures and information on the Treo 850, an upcoming smartphone from Palm.

Mobile Tech Notes -- Lightspeed, TreoSpot, and Machines at War Updated 5/20/2008

Lightspeed Overclocking App for Palm OS Updated TreoSpot Updated Machines at War Version 1.2 Released

Mobile Tech News -- Palm Presentation, WorldMate with GPS, Nokia Filmmaking Awards, and More 5/16/2008

Palm to Present at JPMorgan Technology Conference WorldMate Live now includes GPS Eduardo Cachucho wins 2008 Nokia Mobile Filmmaking Aw

AT&T Plans 20 Megabit 3G Network for Next Year 5/15/2008

AT&T Wireless has announced plans to upgrade its 3G network to support Internet access at speeds of up to 20 megabits per second, starting i

MWg Atom Life Review 5/14/2008

The MWg Atom Life is a Windows Mobile smartphone that most people won't notice unless they are paying attention. Still, Antoine Wright says

AT&T Commits to Free Wi-Fi for its Smartphone Users... Eventually 5/13/2008

A slip-up by AT&T has brought to light AT&T's plan to offer Wi-Fi access to all its customers with a smartphone that can take advantage of i

Windows Mobile 7 May See Release Later This Year 5/12/2008

According to a roadmap from device manufacturer MWg, the company plans to have a Windows Mobile 7 device on the market some time in the four

It's Not the Hardware, It's the User Experience That's Broken 5/11/2008

In his latest editorial, Antoine Wright takes the stand that what mobile devices need isn't better hardware, it's better software.

Leaked Version of Nokia Internet Tablet OS Shows Minor Updates 5/11/2008

An early build of an operating system update for Nokia's N800 and N810 Internet Tablets has been leaked on the Web.

Next-Generation BlackBerry Gets a Possible Name, Release Date 5/10/2008

Rumors of a new BlackBerry model are coming thick and fast. The most recent of these supposedly reveals the official name for this upcoming

Brighthand FAQ: What Are the Wireless Networking Options Going to Be in the Future? 5/9/2008

Some of the frequently asked questions in the Brighthand forums are from people who are unfamiliar with WiMax and other emerging wireless ne

Nokia N71 May Come to AT&T 5/9/2008

AT&T is in the process of prepping the Nokia N71 for release, according to an unconfirmed report.

Mobile Tech News -- SD Sync Updated, New Astraware Game, iPhoneRingToneMaker Sale, Centro TV Ad 5/8/2008

SD Sync Updated with Two-Way Synchronization Hidden Expedition: Titanic Now Available for Symbian S60 and UIQ Two Day Sale on iPhoneRing

Sprint, Clearwire Partner To Create WiMAX Company 5/7/2008

Sprint Nextel and Clearwire have announced plans to combine their wireless broadband units under the Clearwire name, forming a new wireless

Mobile Tech News -- Palm Presentation, IM for for BlackBerries, SunnySoft Contacts Updated, and More 5/7/2008

Palm to Present at Merrill Lynch Technology Conference WebMessenger Mobile for BlackBerries Released SunnySoft Contacts Updated Gamelof

iPhone: Corporate Threat or Menace? 5/6/2008

After a year in which the iPhone was the big dog in the consumer smartphone market, Apple is getting ready to make some changes that will pu

T-Mobile USA Launches 3G Service with Voice and Data 5/5/2008

T-Mobile USA has begun the long-delayed rollout of its 3G service. Despite what earlier reports said, this includes both voice and high-spee

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Launch Date Revealed 5/5/2008

Ever since Sony Ericsson took the wraps off its first Windows Mobile smartphone, people have been eagerly awaiting this high-end device. Alt

Brighthand FAQ: What's the Difference Between CDMA and GSM? 5/3/2008

Often when a new member of the Brighthand forum asks for advice on which device to buy, one of the questions that trips them up has to do wi

Mobile Tech News -- Spb Mobile Shell Updated, Nokia GPS Widget Platform, GPS Tuner Updated, and More 5/2/2008

Spb Mobile Shell Updated Nokia Adds WHERE GPS Widget Platform GPS Tuner 5.4 Released LightWav on Sale Today

At Long Last, T-Mobile USA Launching 3G Service *UPDATED* 4/30/2008

T-Mobile USA is apparently just about to take a giant step forward, and will kick off 3G service tomorrow. Update: But it's not what most pe

Mobile Tech News -- iPhone in Canada, SlingPlayer Mobile Updated, Nokia Maps Gets Traffic Info 4/30/2008

iPhone Coming to Canada's Rogers SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Mobile and Symbian S60 Updated Nokia Maps 2.0 Adds Real-Time Traffic Inf

Spot Watches Are No More 4/25/2008

After a long and fruitful run, Microsoft and Abacus have thrown in the towel on the Spot Watch program, ending the run of watches with the M

AT&T Plans To Improve Reception with Femtocells 4/25/2008

AT&T will soon offer to its subscribers an accessory that can significantly improve their cell phone's reception.

Sony mylo Personal Communicator COM-2 Review 4/24/2008

The mylo COM-2 isn't a PDA or smartphone, it's a device that uses a WVGA screen, Wi-Fi, and a built-in keyboard to enable mobile web access

Mobile Tech News -- Remove Duplicate Contacts, 75% Off TAKEphONE, Alltel Touch Update 4/24/2008

Easily Remove Duplicate Entries from Your Contacts with DupeDeDupe Get TAKEphONE for Palm OS for 75% Off Alltel Touch Upgraded to EV-DO

Symbian S60 Expands Web Run-Time Platform with Widgets 4/24/2008

Nokia has given developers the ability to create creation of personal and context-aware widgets for S60 smartphones, giving users more choic

Next-Generation HTC Smartphones May Be Coming to Sprint 4/23/2008

Sprint will be getting versions of the HTC Diamond and HTC Raphael if an unconfirmed report is correct. This source also gives one of the mo

AT&T Introduces BlackBerry Pearl 8110 with GPS 4/23/2008

AT&T has just launched the BlackBerry Pearl 8110, a 2.5G smartphone that includes built-in global positioning system (GPS) support.

AT&T Wireless Reports Strong Quarterly Results 4/22/2008

During the first quarter of this year, AT&T's wireless division has strong year-over-year gains in nearly every area, from subscribers to r

What Is This Mysterious HTC Smartphone? 4/21/2008

A small image of an otherwise unknown HTC smartphone has appeared on the Web. Could it be the Dream, this company's first smartphone running

More Evidence That the Palm Centro Is Heading to Verizon 4/21/2008

It seems to be palm's intention to get the its Centro smartphone on as many wireless carriers as it can, and evidence is growing that it's a

Mobile Tech News -- AT&T Mobile TV, No New Wireless Taxes, Free mOcean 4/21/2008

Details Leak Out on AT&T Upcoming Mobile TV Service Companies Urge 5-Year Ban on New Wireless Taxes mOcean Becomes Ad-ware

Samsung Developing Water-Powered Mobile Power Source 4/20/2008

Samsung has announced the development of a cell phone that is powered by a fuel cell that uses water to begin the chemical process.

Mobile Tech News -- Astraware Platypus Released, TripTracker Updated, Make VoIP Calls with iPhone 4/16/2008

Astraware Releases the Squishiest Shoot-em-Up Ever TripTracker 4.0 Now Available from iambic fring VoIP client Available for the Apple i

Moving to Symbian/S60: Third-Party Applications 4/15/2008

Antoine Wright continues his series of editorials talking about his experiences moving from a Palm OS smartphone to one running Symbian/S60.

Verizon Launches Less Expensive Unlimited Data Plan 4/14/2008

Verizon Wireless has just begun offering a data plan aimed at attracting more consumers to its Windows Mobile smartphones.

Sprint Phasing Out the Treo 755p *UPDATED* 4/10/2008

It appears that Sprint is in the process of phasing out Palm's Treo 755p from its product line-up. There has been no announcement, but this

Mobile Tech News -- StyleTap for Symbian, TripIt Travel Itineraries, FileFind and Audio Notes Touch Updated 4/10/2008

StyleTap Opens Symbian Beta Test Program TripIt Brings Travel Itineraries to Mobile Phones FileFind 3.0 for Palm OS Released Vito Audio

Mobile Tech News -- Win a Palm Centro, Protect and Recharge Devices with The Sanctuary, Handy Weather, and More 4/8/2008

AT&T and Palm Sponsor the Win a Palm Centro With A Pick-up Line Contest Bluelounge Introduces The Sanctuary Mobile Charging Solution Par

Verizon, AT&T Will Use Their New 700 MHz Spectrum for 4G Service 4/7/2008

Both Verizon and A&T will use their recently acquired 700 MHz spectrum -- for which they are paying billion in license fees -- for their fou

Make Mobile Innovation Relevant to Everyone, Even the Normobs 4/6/2008

In his latest editorial, Antoine Wright urges smartphone makers to make progress in more than just incorporating cutting-edge features into

AT&T CEO Says All Smartphones To Be 3G Within Months 4/3/2008

The CEO of AT&T Wireless has said that all the smartphones available from that company will support 3G within the near future.

Mobile Tech News -- Power Search For iPhone, Astraware Boardgames, Treo 500 Voicemail Update, and More 4/3/2008

Wayfinder Announces Power Search Web Application For iPhone/iPod Touch Astraware Releases Boardgames for Symbian S60 and UIQ Palm Treo

Mobile Tech News -- Resco's Suduko Touch and Backup, EyePhoto, Worldmate Live, and More 4/2/2008

Resco Releases Suduko Touch for Windows Mobile Resco Backup Introduced for Windows Mobile and Palm OS Devices EyePhoto Released for Wind

Nokia Officially Announces WiMAX-Equipped Internet Tablet *Updated* 4/1/2008

Nokia has unveiled a version of its popular Internet Tablet devices that supports the new WiMAX networks expected to launch later this year.

AT&T Wireless Rebrands TeleNav Service As AT&T Navigator 4/1/2008

AT&T Wireless is now offering a rebranded version of the TeleNav GPS mapping service under their own brand.

Palm Centro Makes Sales Milestone, Available in Black at AT&T 4/1/2008

Palm has announced that the one-millionth Centro has been sold since the device debuted last fall.

EDGE Update Boosting Wireless Data Speeds 3/28/2008

Nokia Siemens Networks has announced an update to EDGE data networks which will double data transfer speeds. This software update will incre

Mobile Tech News -- iPhone SDK Update, SlingPlayer Mobile News, CBS News Mobile Website 3/28/2008

iPhone SDK Beta 2 Now Available SlingPlayer Mobile Coming to UIQ Smartphones CBS News Launches Smart Mobile Website

Asus Pre-Announces Next-Generation Eee PC with Touchscreen 3/27/2008

According to Asus, the Eee PC 900 with a larger display scheduled for release next month isn't part of the second generation of this company

Trimble Geocache Navigator Review 3/26/2008

Trimble is looking to make geocaching cheaper by using the GPS chip found in many smartphones combined with its own special Geocache Navigat

Another Report that Asus Is Bringing Touchscreens to Its Eee PC 3/25/2008

According to an unconfirmed report, Asus will release a version of its Eee PC subnotebook with a touchscreen before the middle of this year.

Gartner Changes Mind, Says iPhone Appropriate for Business Users 3/24/2008

When the iPhone was first released, the IT analysis firm Gartner discouraged its use by businesses. However, a recent announcement by Apple

Verizon Beat Out Google in the 700 MHz Spectrum Auction 3/20/2008

Bad news Google fans, the search giant wasn't the high bidder in the FCC's recent auction, so won't be setting up a nationwide wireless data

Mobile Tech News -- iPAQ 210 Wi-Fi Patch, Bejeweled 2 Update, Helio and Opera Mini, and More 3/20/2008

HP Releases iPAQ 210 Series Wi-Fi Patch Bejeweled 2 Receives Major Update Heilo Officially Offering Opera Mini Browser ActiveCaptain Mo

HTC Shift for CDMA Networks Available for Preorder *UPDATED* 3/20/2008

Amazon.com has confirmed the existence of a device that previously was mostly just a rumor: a version of the HTC Shift for CDMA networks. Th

Adobe Chief Promises Flash Player for iPhone *UPDATED* 3/19/2008

Last month, Apple CEO Steve Jobs said that Adobe Flash wasn't coming to the iPhone. Now, Adobe's CEO has said -- colloquially speaking -- Nu

An Early Glimpse of an Innovative HTC Sliding Keyboard Design 3/18/2008

HTC has filed a patent application for an innovative way of making a smartphone with both a keyboard and a numberpad.

Mobile Tech News -- FindMe Released, SlingPlayer Improvements Coming, ZoomBoard Updated 3/18/2008

Let Your Friends and Family Find You with FindMe New Versions of SlingPlayer Mobile Coming Soon ZoomBoard 2.0 Adds New On-Screen Typing

Mobile Tech News -- 25% Off Palm Accessories, Mobipocket Reader for BlackBerry Updated 3/15/2008

Palm Store Offering 25% Off All Accessories Mobipocket Reader 6.0 for BlackBerry Adds OTA Shopping

Developers Show Strong Interest in iPhone Development *Updated* 3/14/2008

In the first few days after Apple released a beta of the iPhone SDK Software Development Kit (SDK), it was downloaded a surprising number of

BlackBerry Pearl 8120 with Wi-Fi Debuts from AT&T 3/13/2008

AT&T has just launched the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 to its business customers. This is an updated version of the very popular Pearl, and is one

Mobile Tech News -- Sync with Entourage, Astraware Casino and AstroNavigator Updated 3/13/2008

PocketMac Releases GoBetween for Entourage 2004/2008 Astraware Casino Update Adds Texas Hold 'Em No Limit Poker New Version of AstroNavi

DataViz Optimistic about iPhone Development, StyleTap Slightly Less So 3/11/2008

Two companies that potentially could create very important applications for the iPhone and iPod touch have expressed cautious optimism about

Eee PC with Larger Screen Gets U.S. Price, Release Date 3/10/2008

Asus' CEO has good news for those in the U.S. who are eagerly awaiting the new version of his company's low-cost laptop: the Eee PC 900 is g

HTC May Be Prepping a Mobile Internet Device with an Intel Atom Chip 3/7/2008

Smartphone-maker HTC is going to team up with Intel to release a Mobile Internet Device (MID) later this year, according to an unconfirmed n

Mobile Tech News -- Handy Weather for Free, Free Ebooks from Diesel, iWindowsMobile Communication Suite, and More 3/6/2008

Get Handy Weather for Windows Mobile for Free Diesel eBooks Adds 750 Free Mobipocket Ebooks VITO Now Offering iWindowsMobile Communicati

Palm Centro for AT&T Review 3/5/2008

AT&T is now offering the Palm Centro, and Antoine Wright brings us a review of this low-cost, consumer-oriented, Palm OS smartphone.

Intel Atom Processor Designed for New Handheld Mobile Devices 3/5/2008

Intel has taken the wraps off the Atom, an upcoming family of low-power processors designed specifically for mobile Internet devices (MIDs)

Mobile Tech Notes -- Motorola Q9m Updated, Spb Mobile Shell 2.0 Released, Vehicle Manager for Palm OS 3/4/2008

Small Update Released for Motorola Q9m Spb Mobile Shell 2.0 Now Available iambic Vehicle Manager Updated, Palm OS Version Released

i-mate U.S. Division Shuts Down, Most Employees Laid Off 3/3/2008

Independent device reseller i-mate has shuttered most of its U.S. operations, and laid off all but a handful of the employees in this countr

Mobile Tech News -- Opera and Google, last.fm Client for S60, Kaspersky Mobile Security Updated 3/2/2008

Opera Switches to Google for Default Mobile Search Aspyplayer Native last.fm Client for Symbian S60 Now Available Kaspersky Mobile Secur

Apple May Greatly Restrict iPhone and iPod touch Applications 2/29/2008

Although Apple, Inc. is going to finally allow developers to release approved applications for the iPhone and iPod touch, according to an un

Mobile Tech News -- Sprint Stores, DST Update, Centro Cases 2/28/2008

All Sprint Stores Temporarily Closing Today Microsoft Releases Daylight Saving Time Update BoxWave Now Offering Two New Palm Centro Case

Apple Releases Slightly Mysterious System Software Update for the iPhone, iPod touch 2/27/2008

Apple, Inc. has released a firmware update for the iPhone and iPod touch, and while this definitely takes care of a few bugs, it might also

StyleTap May Bring Palm OS Applications to the iPhone 2/24/2008

StyleTap is considering releasing an application that will allow users to run Palm OS programs on an Apple iPhone.

Mobile Tech News -- Windows Mobile and Microsoft Zune, All VITO Products for $7, PhatNotes Updated 2/21/2008

How Can Windows Mobile and Microsoft Zune Work Together Better? Get Big Discounts Off All VITO Software PhatNotes Updated with Context

Possible First Glimpse of the Nokia N830 Internet Tablet *UPDATED* 2/20/2008

Nokia has committed to releasing an Internet Tablet with the 4G standard WiMax, but so far has declined to give any details on this upcoming

Palm Centro for AT&T First Impressions Review 2/19/2008

AT&T has just launched the Palm Centro, and Antoine Wright brings us his first thoughts of this consumer-oriented, Palm OS smartphone.

Palm Centro Now Available from AT&T 2/19/2008

AT&T has just become the second telecom in the United States to offer the Palm Centro, a smartphone with a focus on consumers.

Mobile Tech News -- AT&T Tilt Updated, HTC and the Xperia X1, T-Mobile Sale 2/18/2008

HTC Releases Small System Software Update for AT&T Tilt The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Will Be Manufactured by HTC T-Mobile Waiving Activat

Mobile Tech News -- Treo 680 Update, Free Geocaching App for S60, eReader Pro Now Free, and More 2/16/2008

Software Update for Unlocked GSM Palm Treo 680 Smartphone Trimble Creates Free Geocaching Application for Nokia Phones eReader Pro Now F

Kingston Announces DataTraveler Micro Reader 2/14/2008

Kingston has announced the DataTraveler Micro Reader, a USB drive that can store, transfer, and read content on a variety of mobile memory c

Android Prototypes on Display at Mobile World Congress 2/12/2008

With the first releases not expected until the second half of this year, no company is ready to unveil Android-powered smartphones at Mobile

Starbucks Will Offer Free Wi-Fi Service from AT&T, Drop T-Mobile 2/12/2008

In the near future, Starbucks will begin offering free AT&T Wi-Fi service at more than 7,000 locations across the United States.

Mobile Tech News -- T-Mobile Shadow Update, Sync MeetingMaker Data, PDAmill Game Discount 2/8/2008

T-Mobile Shadow Gets a Small System Update PocketMac GoBetween Synchronizes MeetingMaker Data with Mobile Devices PDAmill Offering 25%

Take a Sneak Peek at the modu 2/7/2008

modu Ltd. is very slowly unveiling what it says will be the world's first modular mobile phone. This will be able to plug into a variety of

Significantly Updated Version of Opera Mobile Browser Announced 2/5/2008

Opera Software has just taken the wraps off of Opera Mobile 9.5, the next version of its Web browser for smartphones and sophisticated featu

Suppose They Fixed the Web Browser, Then What? 1/31/2008

In his latest editorial, Antoine Wright considers what might happen if software developers and device makers actually do what users are aski

Nationwide, Open-Access Wireless Network on the Way 1/31/2008

One of the more significant auctions for wireless spectrum in recent memory has reached an important milestone: the price for one of the nat

Garmin Unveils Phone Focused on Navigation 1/31/2008

Garmin has taken the wraps off the nuvifone, its first phone with a strong emphasis on GPS and personal navigation.

Mobile Tech News -- Updates Released for the Treo 755p, Kinoma Player, Astraware Solitaire and Casino, and FunContact 1/31/2008

Palm and Sprint Release Small System Software Update for Treo 755p Kinoma Player Update Addresses YouTube Compatibility Astraware Updat

Update for the Sprint Mogul Getting Closer 1/28/2008

Last fall, Sprint promised a system software update for the HTC Mogul with new features. This has not yet been officially released, but a b

Palm Has Quietly Brought On a New Head of Product Realization 1/28/2008

With absolutely no fanfare, Palm has hired a former high-level Apple executive as its Senior Vice President of Product Development.

Palm To Close All Its Retail Stores *UPDATED* 1/24/2008

In another cost-cutting move by the cash-strapped smartphone maker, Palm Inc. is shutting down the line of retail stores that it has operate

Smartphone with Folding Screen Coming Later this Year 1/24/2008

Polymer Vision has announced that its first device with a rollable display will hit the market by the middle of this year.

Mobile Tech News -- Updates for Nokia's Mobile Web Server and N82, Verizon's Developer Conference 1/24/2008

Nokia Mobile Web Server 1.2 Beta Released Nokia N82 Gets Firmware Update Verizon Wireless Announces Developer Conference

Developer Brings Google Maps My Location Service to Palm OS 1/23/2008

An enterprising developer has created an application that replicates Google Maps' My Location feature on Palm OS Treos.

More Information on Palm OS II Trickles Out 1/22/2008

In a recent interview, Palm's Chief Financial Officer gave some new details on the Linux-based operating system his company is developing.

AT&T Unveils iPhone Service Plans for Business Users 1/21/2008

AT&T is now offering a variety of data service plans for customers who are using Apple's iPhone. These cost less than the plans for consumer

Palm, i-mate, O2 Return to HTC for Device Manufacturing 1/20/2008

Several major smartphone companies including Palm and i-mate have placed orders with HTC, resuming relationships that had been previously se

Mobile Tech News -- Centro Email Update, Full Screen Picture ID, Cute Keys 1/19/2008

Palm Updates VersaMail for Centro Full Screen Picture ID Program Available for Palm OS Smartphones Cute Keys v.1.0 for S60 Released

Palm Releases Software Update for Unbranded/Unlocked Treo 680 1/16/2008

The version of the Treo 680 without carrier branding has received a system software update with a number of enhancements, including official

Software Updates Bring Email to the iPod touch, GPS-Like Function to the iPhone 1/15/2008

Steve Jobs has used part of his Macworld Expo keynote address to unveil a pair of system software updates for the iPhone and iPod touch, as

Android Platform Makes Unofficial Debut 1/14/2008

While dedicated hardware has yet to appear, some enthusiasts are already unofficially creating the first mobile devices running the new Andr

New Photo Circulating of Palm's Next High-End Treo 1/13/2008

A new photo of an upcoming smartphone from Palm Inc. -- code-named Drucker but likely to be marketed as the Treo 800w -- has now been seen f

Playstation Portable Phone Not Coming Soon 1/11/2008

This week, Skype announced a version of its phone-like for the Sony Playstation Portable. However, that's as close as the PSP is going to g

Rumors Circulating of a Dual-Screen Apple Device 1/11/2008

The weeks before the Macworld show are always full of dubious rumors about what will be announced. What is supposedly a leaked transcript of

Qualcomm Demonstrates 1 GHz Mobile Processor With 3G, GPS 1/10/2008

Qualcomm has unveiled a prototype device that runs on their new Snapdragon chipset, which includes a 1 GHz processor core, as well as integr

Sprint WiMax Network On Track For Late April Launch 1/9/2008

Speaking at the Consumer Electronics Show, Sprint CTO Barry West announced that his company is on track to launch its WiMax service, called

Moving to Symbian/S60: PIM Data Fun 1/9/2008

Antoine Wright continues his series of editorials talking about his experiences moving from a Palm OS smartphone to one running Symbian/S60.

Mobile Tech News -- Publishing Directly to Kindle, Handmark Buys Astraware, Express Translation Service 1/9/2008

Amazon Kindle To Be Used in A Beta Book Publishing Test Handmark and Astraware Announce New Business Relationship Paragon Software Showc

New Asus Eee PC, OQO 02 Demonstrated On Sprint WiMax Network 1/8/2008

Manufacturers Asus and OQO yesterday demonstrated new versions of their Eee PC and Model 02 devices with built-in WiMAX, suitable for use on

Nanotechnology May Boost Battery Capacity Ten Fold 1/6/2008

A new way of building lithium-ion batteries discovered by researchers at Stanford may be able to increase mobile device battery life by an o

Rumors of New Nokia Devices for Later this Year 1/5/2008

Unconfirmed reports give some of the highlights of a pair of smartphones Nokia supposedly has slated for launch in the second half of 2008.

Nokia N95 8GB Gets Firmware Update 1/3/2008

The latest N95 system software update brings a number of enhancements to speed up this high-end smartphone.

Pointui Offers a Free Alternate UI for Windows Mobile 1/3/2008

Pointui is a new freeware user interface (UI) for Windows Mobile smartphones. It has been designed to fingertip-friendly, allowing the user

New Rules on Carrying Spare Batteries on U.S. Flights 1/1/2008

The U.S. Department of Transportation has instituted new rules for carrying spare batteries on an airplane. Starting today, these must go in