AT 2009 SmartPhone Articles

Apple Very Optimistic About the iSlate: Has Ordered 10 Million Units 12/31/2009

According to an industry insider in China, Apple's first tablet computer will have a webcam and a 10.1-inch touchscreen, and will act like b

Palm's webOS Software Catalog Closing in on 1,000 Apps 12/31/2009

Palm's webOS is the newest of the mobile operating systems, so it's not surprising that it has the smallest number of third-party applicatio

More Evidence Emerges that the Palm Pixi Is Headed for Verizon 12/30/2009

Information leaking out of Asia helps confirm that Verizon Wireless will begin offering the Palm Pixi early next year. This entry-level smar

Two Android OS Smartphones from Motorola Could Be Unveiled at CES 12/30/2009

A market analyst has predicted that two Motorola smartphones with Google's Android OS and OLED displays could be in the offing for early Jan

Nokia Asks ITC to Investigate Apple 12/29/2009

Nokia raised the bar in its ongoing patent dispute Apple, Inc. today by filing a complaint with the United States International Trade Commis

AT&T's Website Stops Selling iPhones in New York City 12/28/2009

For reasons that aren't yet completely clear, AT&T has stopped selling the Apple iPhone to customers in New York City through its website. I

Apple's Tablet Could Be Called the iSlate, Have a 10-Inch Screen 12/28/2009

In the last few days, there has been a flurry of unconfirmed reports about Apple's plans to release a tablet computer. The latest of these r

Google's Chrome-based Netbook Will Be Loaded with Features 12/28/2009

Google is reportedly going to release a netbook under its own brand name running its upcoming Chrome OS. The specifications for this low-cos

Steve Jobs Is Reportedly Pleased with Apple's Latest Tablet Design 12/27/2009

According to a long series of leaks and rumors, Apple has been toying with making a tablet-shaped computer for years. However, no one at the

Next-Generation iPhone May Have a 5 MPx Camera 12/24/2009

Details on Apple's fourth smartphone model continue to leak out. The most recent of these says that the upcoming iPhone will include a much

Sprint and LG Will Unveil a Windows Phone with WiMAX at CES 12/23/2009

Sprint and LG have invited journalists to an event at the CES tradeshow next month, where the two will apparently announce a smartphone runn

Software Update Released for Barnes & Noble nook 12/22/2009

Barnes & Noble has begun sending out an over-the-air update to its nook e-book reader. This includes a wide variety of improvements, both in

AT&T Spending Billions to Improve Its Wireless Service 12/22/2009

With the success of smartphones like the Apple iPhone 3GS, customers sending more data over AT&T's wireless network than ever before. This c

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Gets FCC Approval, Sports AT&T and T-Mobile 3G 12/21/2009

There have been unconfirmed reports that Sony Ericsson's upcoming high-end Android-based Xperia X10 will offer support for 3G on both AT&T a

Palm Ares Lets Developers Create webOS Apps with a Web Browser 12/21/2009

Project Ares, a new development environment for creating webOS applications, is now available in beta form to all developers. It allows them

AT&T Will Encourage Low Bandwidth Use, Not Punish Over-Users 12/17/2009

The head of AT&T's wireless division said his company doesn't plan to charge some of its customers extra for using more than the average amo

At Least One Palm webOS Model Coming to Verizon 12/17/2009

Verizon Wireless has reportedly started training its employees on Palm's webOS, which virtually proves that it will soon release at least on

Motorola Backflip May Be AT&T's First Android Phone 12/17/2009

AT&T is the last of the big four U.S. carriers without an Android model. But that might change soon, thanks to a Motorola smartphone with an

AT&T Launches LG Windows Phone with 1 GHz Processor, Pico Projector 12/16/2009

AT&T has begun offering the LG eXpo, which offers a unique combination of high-end features. This smartphone runs Windows Mobile on a 1 GHz

Google Nexus One Has 3G on T-Mobile's Network, But Not AT&T's 12/16/2009

The earliest reports on the Google Nexus One said that this model will offer support for both AT&T's and T-Mobile's 3G networks, but this ap

Next-Generation iPhone Could Offer 64 GB of Storage 12/15/2009

The iPhone 3GS offers up to 32 GB of internal storage, but the next version could have twice that. And the next generation iPod touch could

Apple Counter-sues Nokia for Patent Infringement 12/11/2009

In October, Nokia filed a lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the iPhone infringes Nokia patents for cellular-wireless networking and Wi-Fi

AT&T's 3G Network Really Is the Fastest in the U.S. 12/11/2009

AT&T and Verizon have been running TV commercials comparing their 3G networks. AT&T's ads claim that this carrier's mobile broadband network

Motorola Droid Version Available for AT&T, T-Mobile 12/11/2009

The Motorola Milestone is the GSM version of the Android flagship smartphone, the Motorola Droid. It was released in Europe, but a few U.S.

Native Skype Client for Symbian Devices Released as Beta 12/10/2009

Skype has introduced a limited beta of its client for some of Nokia's Symbian smartphones, allowing users to make free VoIP calls using Skyp

AT&T Warns that Heavy Bandwidth Users May Be Charged Extra 12/10/2009

The head of AT&T's wireless division has raised the possibility that his company could charge very, very heavy data users extra for all the

Odds Rising that Sprint and T-Mobile Will Merge 12/10/2009

It still appears to be a long shot, but an industry analysts says the chances that Sprint and T-Mobile will merge are increasing. This would

HTC Droid Eris Gets a ''Bug Fix'' System Software Update 12/10/2009

The system software on the HTC Droid Eris is being updated, but not to Android 2.0. Instead, a number of small bugs are being removed, inclu

Dragon Dictation Lets iPhone Users Enter Text With Just their Voice 12/8/2009

Nuance Communications has released Dragon Dictation for the iPhone, which allows users to enter e-mails and text messages by talking to thei

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 May Be Coming to AT&T, T-Mobile 12/8/2009

Sony Ericsson is reportedly going to make versions of the Xperia X10 with support for AT&T's and T-Mobile's 3G networks, raising the possibi

DataViz Offering Word, Excel, PowerPoint Viewer for Nokia N900 12/8/2009

DataViz, Inc., has released Documents To Go Viewer Edition for the Nokia N900 and Maemo 5. This lets users of this smartphone read files and

Motorola Droid Gets an Android OS Update 12/7/2009

Verizon Wireless has begun sending the first system software update to the Motorola Droid. This is a fairly minor update emphasizing bug fix

Nokia Gives a Sneak Peek at the Next Version of Symbian 12/6/2009

The Symbian Foundation is in the process of transforming the Symbian OS. Nokia has given the world its first glimpse of what the user interf

BlackBerry Bold 9700 Half Off at AT&T 12/4/2009

AT&T has just launched a BlackBerry sale, temporarily cutting the cost of a range of models in half. This includes the new BlackBerry Bold 9

AT&T Drops Lawsuit Over Verizon TV Ads 12/3/2009

AT&T has reportedly dropped its lawsuit against Verizon that claimed its "There's a Map for That" ad is misleading to potential customers. T

Nokia Releases Version 4.6 of the Qt Development Platform 12/2/2009

Nokia has released Qt 4.6, a new version of the development platform that will be used on future Symbian- and Maemo-based smartphones. This

Motorola Cliq System Software Update Promises Better Battery Life 12/1/2009

T-Mobile and Motorola have released an update for the system software on the Motorola Cliq that they promise will increase its battery life.

AT&T Will Soon Release the HP iPAQ Glisten 12/1/2009

HP's latest smartphone, the iPAQ Glisten, is on its way to AT&T. This business-oriented Windows phone will be HP's first with an AM-OLED tou

New Beta of Palm OS Emulator for Nokia Internet Tablets Released 11/30/2009

The most recent beta of the Palm OS emulator for Nokia Internet Tablets was set to expire, but Access Co. Ltd. has released a new one. This

Next-Generation iPhone Apparently Already Being Tested 11/28/2009

Apple has apparently begun testing its next smartphone, even though this is not expected to be released for many months. A third-party softw

Much-Anticipated N900 Now In Stock at Nokia 11/25/2009

The Nokia N900 began shipping to a lucky few last week, but it's now listed as "in stock" on Nokia USA's website. Other retailers are still

BlackBerry Media Sync Updated with New Options for Photos 11/24/2009

RIM offers a free app that lets BlackBerry smartphone users synchronize their multimedia files between their PC or Mac and their mobile devi

Google Maps Navigation Now Available for Android 1.6 11/23/2009

Part of the debut of Android 2.0 was the launch of Google's new, free, navigation service. This is also now available for phones running And

Apple's Super-Sized iPhone Tablet May Launch Later than Expected 11/19/2009

Apple's unannounced but much-rumored tablet computer apparently isn't going to debut in the first half of 2010 has had been previously thoug

Mysterious Firmware Update Released for Sprint's HTC Hero 11/19/2009

Sprint and HTC have released a system software update for the HTC Hero. However, they have done so without revealing any of the changes that

BlackBerry Curve 8520 Coming Soon to AT&T 11/16/2009

AT&T has become the latest wireless carrier to commit to offering the newest version of the BlackBerry Curve. This inexpensive smartphone's

Palm webOS 1.3.1 Brings Yahoo Calendar and Contacts Synchronization 11/14/2009

Palm is releasing a new version of the system software for the Palm Pre and Pixi. webOS 1.3.1 brings additional support for synchronizing wi

AT&T Responds to Verizon's Attack Ads 11/14/2009

In recent weeks, Verizon has been running a series of commercials which emphasize that its 3G network is significantly larger than AT&T's. A

Small System Software Update Released for the BlackBerry Bold 9000 11/13/2009

RIM and AT&T have introduced a small update for the system software on the original BlackBerry Bold. This is not the much-anticipated upgrad

DataViz Documents To Go 2.0 for Android Review 11/11/2009

DataViz Documents To Go 2.0 lets users of Android-based phones work view and edit Microsoft Office files. Mark Shryock brings us a review of

T-Mobile USA Rolling Out 3G Service at 7.2 Mbps this Year 11/11/2009

T-Mobile was slow to get on the 3G bandwagon, but it has worked hard to catch up. By the end of next month, it will have HSPA service runnin

Motorola Droid May Soon Get a System Software Update 11/9/2009

Verizon Wireless and Motorola are reportedly working on an update for the system software on the Motorola Droid that will fix a number of sm

Verizon Will Launch the BlackBerry Curve 8530 Later this Month 11/5/2009

BlackBerry Curve 8530 is going to be available from Verizon Wireless in time for the holiday shopping season. This is an updated version of

New Study Warns that Cell Phone Use May Slightly Increase Cancer Risk 11/4/2009

An extensive study overseen by the World Health Organization has found that cell phone use may cause a slight but measurable increase in sev

Redfly Mobile Companion Now Compatible with BlackBerry Smartphones 11/3/2009

Celio Corp has just released software that allows the Redfly the be used with some of the latest BlackBerry models. This accessory, previous

Use Your iPhone To Identify Stars and Constellations 11/1/2009

Distant Suns is an iPhone application that lets users identify the planets, constellations, over a hundred galaxies and star clusters, and t

Get a Halloween Treat from Proporta 10/31/2009

The online retailer Proporta is holding a Halloween sale: 15% off all products, including its award-winning accessories for smartphones, net

Google Maps Mobile May Become a Full-Fledged Navigation App 10/28/2009

Google offers free mapping software for a wide variety of smartphones. If a rumor is correct, this is going to be turned into a full-fledged

Major Nokia N97 Firmware Update Released 10/27/2009

Nokia has begun to roll out a system software update for its flagship Symbian S60 smartphone, the Nokia N97. This new 2.0 firmware offers a

inPulse Smartwatch Puts Your BlackBerry on Your Wrist 10/26/2009

Allerta has taken the wraps off a watch that works in concert with a nearby BlackBerry smartphone to display messages and alerts. The inPuls

BlackBerry Storm2 Will Cost Less than its Predecessor at Launch 10/24/2009

Verizon has announced that it is going to introduce the next-generation BlackBerry Storm2 on Wednesday, but hasn't yet revealed the cost. Fo

Verizon Accidentally Leaks the Droid's Specifications 10/23/2009

Verizon doesn't plan to unveil the Droid until next week, but this carrier has given the world an in-depth sneak peek: it briefly put the of

iPhone Continues To Bring New Customers to AT&T 10/23/2009

AT&T continues to gain subscribers thanks to the contract with Apple that makes this carrier the exclusive U.S. provider of the iPhone. Duri

Great Deals Available on the Latest AT&T Windows Phones 10/22/2009

The official price for the recently-released AT&T Tilt2 is $300, but it's available for much less at several online retailers. The new AT&T

Nokia Suing Apple for Patent Infringement 10/22/2009

Nokia has just announced that it has filed a complaint against Apple with the Federal District Court in Delaware, alleging that Apple's iPho

Palm Pre Available for AT&T and T-Mobile Customers 10/21/2009

AT&T and T-Mobile customers can now get a Palm Pre without having to switch to Sprint. There are a few caveats, though, as this version of t

Second-Generation BlackBerry Bold Coming to AT&T, T-Mobile USA 10/21/2009

Both AT&T and T-Mobile USA have announced plans to offer the BlackBerry Bold 9700, a smartphone that was just unveiled today. This second mo

Catalog of webOS Apps Now Available on Palm's Site 10/20/2009

Palm, Inc. has answered the requests of many, and created an online listing of all the third-party webOS software that's on the market. Prev

AT&T's First Android Phone May Be the HTC Hero 10/20/2009

At this point, AT&T is the only U.S. wireless carrier who has yet to even announce a phone running Google's Android OS. This may remain true

Epocrates Essentials Now Available for BlackBerry Smartphones 10/20/2009

Epocrates, Inc. has introduced a version of its most popular premium clinical software suite, Epocrates Essentials, for the BlackBerry OS. T

RIM May Be Prepping a BlackBerry Smartwatch 10/19/2009

A watch that is able to display messages that come into a nearby BlackBerry smartphone is apparently on its way from Research in Motion. Thi

AT&T Tilt2 Preview 10/18/2009

The AT&T Tilt2 -- this carrier's version of the HTC Touch Pro2 -- debuted today. Brighthand's Ed Hardy got some time with a pre-release mode

AT&T Tilt2 Launches with Large Screen and Keyboard 10/18/2009

AT&T is launching its version of the HTC Touch Pro2 today. Renamed the AT&T Tilt2 by this carrier, this high-end Windows phone offers a WVGA

Virtually All Sidekick User Data Recovered 10/15/2009

Microsoft announced early this morning that it has managed to recover most, if not all" of the data stored by T-Mobile Sidekick users on its

More Evidence Emerges that T-Mobile USA Will Offer the HTC HD2 10/14/2009

T-Mobile USA customers may soon be able to get their hands on a very high-end Windows phone. An unconfirmed report says this wireless carrie

AT&T Will Offer the Nokia Booklet 3G 10/13/2009

AT&T has just announced that it will offer Nokia's first netbook at a subsidized price... as long as it's purchased along with a two-year co

Backup of Sidekick Users' Data Has Been Lost 10/10/2009

T-Mobile and Danger Inc. admitted today that a recent problem with the servers for the T-Mobile Sidekick has "almost certainly" resulted in

HTC Hero Available a Bit Early at Some Sprint Stores 10/10/2009

Sprint's official launch of the HTC Hero isn't until tomorrow, but custormers are reporting that this Android-powered smartphone is already

AT&T Will Allow iPhone Customers To Use VoIP Software on its 3G Network 10/7/2009

AT&T has changed course,and will allow iPhone users to make VoIP phone calls over its cellular-wireless network Previously, those who used A

MotionApps Classic Palm OS Emulator Gets HotSync Support 10/6/2009

MotionApps has just released a new version of its Palm OS emulator for the Palm Pre that brings HotSync support to this webOS-based device.

AT&T Pure Review 10/5/2009

The AT&T Pure is this carrier's version of the HTC Touch Diamond2 -- one of the premier touchscreen-oriented Windows phones on the market to

Palm's App Catalog Finally Includes Paid Software 10/5/2009

Palm's on-device software store has passed an important milestone -- the first for-pay app has been listed. This is expected to lead to a si

AT&T Pure Available Now, AT&T Tilt 2 Coming Soon 10/5/2009

AT&T has announced its first two models running Windows Mobile 6.5, the newest version of Microsoft's operating system for smartphones. The

Small webOS Update Brings iTunes Syncing Back to the Palm Pre 10/3/2009

Another skirmish happened today in a back-and-forth fight between Palm and Apple -- Palm released webOS 1.2.1 today, which brings support fo

AT&T Fuze Is Gone, Replacement Is Coming Soon 10/3/2009

The AT&T Fuze, this carrier's version of the HTC Touch Pro, appears to have been discontinued. This opens the way for the release of its suc

AT&T Will Launch the Long-Awaited Garmin nuvifone G60 Next Week 9/29/2009

The oft-delayed Garmin nuvifone G60 is finally drawing close to release. AT&T announced today that it will launch this navigation-oriented s

Palm Pre Gets Updated to webOS 1.2 9/28/2009

Palm has released webOS 1.2, a new version of the system software for the Palm Pre. This includes a long list of new features, including sup

Palm's webOS 1.2 Expected Later this Week 9/28/2009

A new version of the webOS is reportedly going to be introduced in a few days, bringing support for paid third-party software, enhancements

Take a Look at the New Version of TouchFLO that Will Be on the HTC Leo 9/26/2009

HTC doesn't ship its Windows Mobile devices with Microsoft's standard user interface, but has created an alternate one called TouchFLO. A ne

Google Search App for Windows Mobile Gets Updated with My Location 9/24/2009

Naturally, Windows mobile users can access Google's search engine with their web browsers, but this company also offers a stand-alone app th

AT&T Once Again Updating the BlackBerry Bold with Visual Voicemail 9/23/2009

AT&T has resumed sending a system software update to users of the BlackBerry Bold that brings Visual Voicemail to this smartphone.

Is This the AT&T Pure? 9/22/2009

Unconfirmed reports of the AT&T Pure have surfaced recently, and for the first time an image of this upcoming Windows phone has come to ligh

AT&T May Launch the LG Monaco and HP Obsidian in Q4 9/21/2009

According to an roadmap that has leaked out of AT&T showing upcoming Windows phones, this carrier plans to offer the LG Monaco and HP Obsidi

Two of AT&T's Samsung Models Will Get Windows Mobile 6.5 Upgrades 9/21/2009

Two smartphones available from AT&T -- the Samsung Epix and the Samsung Jack -- will apparently get upgrades to the latest version of Micros

Pricing Info Leaks Out for AT&T Tilt2 and Pure 9/21/2009

AT&T is expected to offer two of HTC's newest smartphones, the Touch Pro2 and the Touch Diamond2, in the near future, but with different nam

AT&T Tilt2 Not Expected on October 6 9/19/2009

The first phones running Windows Mobile 6.5 are going to launch on Oct. 6. Until recently, it was thought that one of these would be the AT&

HTC Hero's System Software Update Improves Its Speed 9/16/2009

HTC has released a software update for the Android-based HTC Hero. This update is primarily intended to improve the performance of this smar

Microsoft's Software Store Will Debut at Launch of Windows Mobile 6.5 9/16/2009

Microsoft has confirmed that its upcoming software store will be on devices running Windows Mobile 6.5 when they launch next month. It has a

Apple Tablet Now Expected in February from AT&T 9/15/2009

New evidence has emerged that AT&T will introduce its first Apple tablet computer early next year. Some pricing information and other detail

What Happened to the Camera on the New iPod touch? 9/15/2009

Last week, Apple released the latest iPod touch. This started a minor mystery: why does this model not include the built-in camera it was su

Nokia N900 May Debut in the U.S. Late this Month 9/14/2009

The Nokia N900 -- the first Maemo-based smartphone -- is scheduled to be released in October, but it might come out just a little bit before

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Gets a Small System Software Update 9/14/2009

A minor system software update has been released for the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. This includes a new version of Ovi Maps and other improveme

Analyst Predicts AT&T Will Stay the Exclusive Provider of the iPhone 9/12/2009

Despite well-publicized predictions that Apple will eventually allow multiple U.S. wireless carriers to offer the iPhone, an industry analys

More webOS Software Added to the App Catalog 9/11/2009

The Palm Pre has an on-device software store, but this is still a beta and there are only a few apps available. However, a few more have bee

Microsoft Confirms ''Chassis" Strategy for Windows Mobile 7 9/11/2009

A Microsoft executive has confirmed a rumor: it's creating a series of reference designs for Windows Mobile devices. These chassis will give

Windows Mobile 6.5 Coming to HTC 's Latest Models, but What About the Older Ones? 9/9/2009

It probably won't surprise anyone that HTC is promising to release upgrades to Windows Mobile 6.5 for its most recent smartphones. But the q

Sprint Makes the Palm Pre $100 Cheaper for New Customers *UPDATE* 9/8/2009

Sprint hasn't changed its price for the Palm Pre, but it is offering (select) customers who are switching from one of its rivals $100 off se

HTC Tattoo Will Be a Low-Cost Android Smartphone 9/8/2009

The HTC Tattoo has just been unveiled. This upcoming smartphone will run Google's Android OS, and is expected to be available next month at

Next-Generation iPod touch Expected on Wednesday 9/7/2009

Apple has scheduled a press event for Sept. 9 where it will almost certainly release a new version of the iPod touch. It's possible the much

Palm Pre Will Soon Drop to $150 *UPDATED* 9/7/2009

Sprint's price for the Palm Pre is going to drop by $50 tomorrow, if a new report is correct. This will be the first reduction in the cost o

AT&T Stops Sending Software Update to BlackBerry Bold Users 9/6/2009

AT&T recently began updating its version of the BlackBerry Bold with Visual Voicemail. However, this carrier has discovered a problem, and h

Nokia Will Use a Three Operating System Strategy 9/4/2009

The devices Nokia has unveiled in the last week are an indication of its strategy going forward. It intends to make products running Symbian

Apple iPhone Finally Getting MMS Service Late this Month 9/3/2009

AT&T and Apple plan to release an update that will bring support for MMS (multimedia Messaging Service) to the most recent iPhone models.

Nokia N97 Mini Announced: Tastes Great, Less Filling 9/2/2009

After weeks of leaks and rumors, the Nokia N97 Mini is now official. This will be a redesigned version of Nokia's flagship smartphone, with

AT&T Customers Will Soon Get Free Access to Wi-Fi with their Windows Mobile Smartphone 9/1/2009

Windows phone users who are AT&T subscribers will get free access to this carrier's Wi-Fi network beginning in a few weeks.

Facebook App for the iPhone Updated 8/29/2009

Facebook 3.0 for the the Apple iPhone has been released. The latest version of this free app includes a lengthy list of enhancements.

AT&T Updating the BlackBerry Bold with Visual Voicemail 8/25/2009

AT&T is sending a system software update to users of the BlackBerry Bold that brings Visual Voicemail to this smartphone.

AT&T Will Soon Require Smartphone Buyers to Get a Smartphone Data Plan 8/22/2009

Starting early next month, AT&T will require all its customers who are buying a smartphone to sign up for an "appropriate" data plan.

Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition Announced 8/21/2009

Nokia has unveiled a new variant of its 5800 XpressMusic touchscreen smartphone. The Navigation Edition of this Symbian S60 device comes wit

AT&T's First Phone Running Google's Android OS May Have Been Canceled 8/20/2009

AT&T may not release the Android-based smartphone that has come up in several unconfirmed reports. This device, the HTC Lancaster, has suppo

Palm's App Catalog Will Soon Include Paid Software 8/18/2009

The Palm Pre's on-device software store currently only allows free apps, but that's about to change. Palm, Inc. has just begun a beta of its

T-Mobile Promises To Keep Updating the G1 8/17/2009

Despite reports to the contrary, the T-Mobile G1 will continue to receive system software updates. This is good news for owners of this devi

Palm Denies that the Palm Pre Violates User Privacy 8/13/2009

Palm, Inc. has responded to a flurry of reports and forum posts that said the Palm Pre violates its users privacy.

YouTube's Mobile Site Gets Updated 8/10/2009

YouTube has updated the version of its web site for smartphones, adding to the functionality.

AT&T's HTC Touch Pro2 May Be Called the Tilt2 8/10/2009

According to information leaking out of AT&T, this wireless carrier intends to call its version of the HTC Touch Pro2the Tilt2, showing that

New Information Emerges on the Nokia N97 Mini 8/5/2009

In the wake of pictures of a smaller, slightly lower-speced version of the Nokia N97 that appeared recently, more information about the N97

TeleNav GPS Navigator Will Be Available for the T-Mobile myTouch 3G At Launch 8/4/2009

TeleNav GPS Navigator will be available for the T-Mobile myTouch 3G when it launches tomorrow. Users will be able to try out this turn-by-tu

Replacement for the T-Mobile G1 Could Debut in Late October 8/3/2009

One of the Android-based smartphones reportedly on T-Mobile's docket is the replacement for the G1: a Motorola device code-named the Morriso

Quickoffice Update Now Available for Nokia's Symbian S60 Devices 7/31/2009

Quickoffice Premier 6 has been released for Nokia Symbian devices, and many of them can be updated to the new version for free.

Take a Sneak Peek at the User Interface for Future HTC Windows Phones 7/31/2009

HTC has a long habit of replacing the standard user interface on its smartphones with one of its own creation. For a couple of years now, th

DataViz's RoadSync Exchange Client for Android Gets Two-Way Syncing 7/30/2009

DataViz is continuing to add features to the Android version of RoadSync. The latest beta, just released today, offers two-way synchronizati

AT&T's Version of the HTC Touch Diamond2 Gets FCC Approval 7/30/2009

The FCC has has given AT&T permission to release a version of the HTC Touch Diamond2, providing virtual confirmation that this wireless carr

AT&T Will Soon Launch the Low-Priced Samsung Solstice 7/30/2009

The Samsung Solstice will be coming to AT&T early next month. This consumer-oriented smartphone will have a 3-inch touchscreen and use Samsu

Microsoft Begins Accepting Applications for Windows Marketplace for Mobile 7/29/2009

Those companies and individuals who would would like an application listed on the upcoming on-device Windows Mobile software store can now s

Latest T-Mobile Sidekick LX Gets More Professional with MS Exchange Support 7/28/2009

Starting this afternoon, T-Mobile Sidekick LX '09 users will be able to download the new Sidekick Sync application -- which will allow this

T-Mobile Prepping Updated BlackBerry Curve with New Features 7/27/2009

T-Mobile USA will soon release a new version of the BlackBerry Curve. This upcoming smartphone will focus on consumers by offering mobile ac

Palm Pre Now Available for Just $100 -- Update: New Price Is an ''Error'' 7/26/2009

Best Buy now offering the new Palm Pre for $99.99, half the regular cost. However, this deal is available only to new Sprint customers, not

T-Mobile Phones Going on Sale at RadioShack Stores 7/26/2009

A new agreement will soon bring T-Mobile phones and services to the thousands of RadioShack stores across the U.S.

HP's Next iPAQ Smartphone Coming to AT&T 7/25/2009

HP hasn't yet announced the HP iPAQ K3 Obsidian, but a fresh set of images show this upcoming Windows phone in all its glory -- including a

Palm Pre Updated to webOS 1.1, Gets New Features for Work and Play 7/24/2009

Palm has released a system software update for the Palm Pre. webOS 1.1 brings several additions to this smartphone's support for Exchange Ac

Google Latitude Now Available for the iPhone 7/23/2009

Google has just released a version of its Latitude service for the iPhone and iPod touch, allowing users to share their location with their

What Could Nokia's Patents on the C-Series and X-Series Mean? 7/22/2009

Recent international patent filings by Nokia have noted two possible new device lines: the C-Series and X-Series. Antoine Wright tries to fe

Next-Generation iPod touch Could Become a Wi-Fi Phone 7/21/2009

Apple is expected to release a new iPod touch in the coming months that will be the first with a built-in microphone, potentially allowing i

New Firmware for Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Will Bring New Features 7/20/2009

Reports are starting to circulate that a major firmware update for the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is being tested right now, one that will addre

Google Releases Small System Software Update for the T-Mobile G1 7/19/2009

Many T-Mobile G1 owners received an update to the system software on their smartphone this weekend. According to Google, Android Update 1.5

Verizon Updates the Samsung Omnia, Unlocks the GPS 7/16/2009

A new software update allows Verizon Wireless' version of the Samsung Omnia to use third-party GPS applications, not just this carrier's nav

Microsoft Demos the Features of Office Mobile 2010 7/16/2009

Microsoft has released a video demonstration of Office Mobile 2010 by Dev Balasubramanian, the product manager for Microsoft office.

Apple Breaks Palm's Pre's iTunes Synchronization 7/15/2009

Apple has just released a new version of iTunes that deliberately disables the Palm Pre's ability to synchronize with this desktop media sof

Nokia's N97 Receives Several Application Updates 7/15/2009

The Nokia N97 has received some additional application updates a few weeks after its last major firmware update. These are new versions of N

HotSync Coming to the MotionApps Classic Palm OS Emulator 7/15/2009

MotionApps announced today that it's adding HotSync to its Palm OS emulator for the Palm Pre.

MotionApps Classic Palm OS Emulator Review 7/14/2009

MotionApps Classic is an emulator that allows the Palm Pre to run legacy Palm OS software. Brighthand's Ed Hardy brings us this review.

AT&T's Next Symbian S60 Phone Will Be the Nokia Surge 7/13/2009

The Nokia Surge will be released by AT&T next week. This low-cost S60 smartphone will have a built-in keyboard, 3G, and an emphasis on mobil

BlackBerry Storm 2 Could Be Headed to AT&T 7/13/2009

There can be no doubt that the BlackBerry Storm 2 is headed to Verizon; the head of this wireless carrier has already committed to it. But a

Google Creating an Operating System for Netbooks 7/8/2009

Ever since Google unveiled the Android OS for smartphones, companies have been considering releasing netbooks running it. Today, Google made

New Rumor Breathes Life into Reports of a Microsoft-Branded Smartphone 7/6/2009

The on-again/off-again rumors that Microsoft is working on its own smartphone are on again. Details are still sketchy, but if this unconfirm

DataViz's RoadSync Exchange Client for Android Gets Calendar Support 7/3/2009

When DataViz released the first beta of RoadSync for Android, this application could push email from a Microsoft Exchange server and a smart

Nokia Releases Ovi Maps 3.0 and Ovi Contacts Updates 7/3/2009

Nokia has released the full version of its Ovi Maps 3.0 software, and has also updated its social phonebook -- Ovi Contacts -- with support

Apple iPhone Users Can Now Use TeleNav's Turn-by-Turn Navigation Service 6/27/2009

TeleNav's turn-by-turn GPS navigation application is now available for the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. This service -- which is being re-bra

Google Releases Android Native Development Kit 6/26/2009

Most Android applications run in the Dalvik virtual machine, but Google has released the tools developers need to create native apps.

New Version of MotionApps' Palm OS Emulator for Palm Pre offers Sound, Other Enhancements 6/22/2009

MotionApps has released Classic 1.1, a new version of its emulator that allows the Palm Pre to run Palm OS apps. This adds support for sound

SplashData CEO Shares His Thoughts on the webOS 6/19/2009

SplashData made Palm OS applications for many years, and lately has been turning its efforts to creating software for Palm's new webOS. Morg

AT&T Giving Some iPhone 3G Owners their Upgrade Discounts Early 6/17/2009

AT&T is bending its rules and letting many of those who bought an iPhone 3G as soon as it was released last year get a discount now on an iP

Operating System Upgrade for the iPhone 3G Now Available 6/17/2009

Apple has released an upgrade for the system software and bundled applications on the iPhone 3G. This brings many of the features in the upc

Apple Warns Palm Pre Users that It Could Disable iTunes Sync 6/17/2009

The Palm Pre allows users to transfer music and video from their PC or Mac with Apple's iTunes desktop software -- just like an iPhone or iP

DataViz Documents To Go Now on the iPhone App Store 6/15/2009

DataViz has released its highly-anticipated application that lets the iPhone and iPod touch work with some Microsoft Office files. Documents

AT&T Already Sold Out of Opening Day Pre-orders for the iPhone 3G S 6/14/2009

AT&T has been taking orders since the Apple iPhone 3G S was unveiled but, this wireless carrier has begun warning customers who pre-order no

T-Mobile Says It Wasn't Hacked, No Customer Data Stolen 6/9/2009

Over the weekend, a group of hackers began claiming to have broken into T-Mobile USA servers, but this wireless phone company says it has no

Several Companies Bringing Desktop Synchronization to Palm Pre 6/8/2009

Palm's webOS has been designed to synchronize user data with online services like Google and Facebook. There are many who would prefer to sy

T-Mobile Cuts BlackBerry Prices, Drops Mail-in Rebates 6/5/2009

T-Mobile has either cut the prices for many of its BlackBerrys, stopped requiring mail-in rebates, or both. This includes new models and one

HTC Touch Pro2 for AT&T Gets FCC Approval 6/5/2009

A Windows phone that many are eagerly waiting for has taken a step closed to release: the FCC has approved a version of the HTC Touch Pro2 t

AT&T May Be Getting Its First Android Phone in Q3 6/4/2009

AT&T will be releasing a smartphone running Android in the next few months, if an unconfirmed report is correct. This will apparently be thi

BlackBerry Pearl Flip Coming to Verizon Later this Month 6/4/2009

Verizon Wireless has just announced that it will release a version of the BlackBerry Pearl Flip two week from today. This smartphone -- the

Pharos Traveler 137 Released with AT&T and T-Mobile 3G Support 6/4/2009

The Pharos Traveler 137 has just been released. This Windows Mobile smartphone has a WVGA touchscreen, 3G, and a focus on navigation.

AT&T's BlackBerry Bold and Curve 8900 Get Price Cuts 6/3/2009

AT&T has dropped the cost of two RIM models in its lineup, one of which has been on the market for months, but the other was released just a

Acer's Latest Windows Phones Hitting the Market 6/3/2009

The collection of smartphones based on Microsoft's Windows Mobile that Acer unveiled earlier this year is starting to hit store shelves, inc

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Gets Flash Lite 3.1 Update 6/2/2009

Nokia has released an over-the-air (OTA) update to the Flash Lite application for its 5800 Xpress Music smartphone.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Gets System Software Update 6/1/2009

Sony Ericsson has released an update to the system software on the Xperia X1 that makes a number of improvements to this Windows phone.

Palm Pre On Its Way to Verizon, and Possibly AT&T 5/31/2009

Earlier this week, Verizon's CEO promised that his company will release the highly-anticipated Palm Pre, making it the second U.S. carrier t

Access Releases New Beta of Palm OS Emulator for Nokia Internet Tablets 5/29/2009

Access has released the fourth beta of its Garnet VM application, which allows users of Nokia Internet Tablets to run Palm OS applications.

Ahead and Behind at the Same Time 5/27/2009

In his latest editorial, Antoine Wright considered the advantages and disadvantages of being on the cutting edge of technology.

Skyfire 1.0 Debuts, Free Alternate Web Browser Leaves Beta 5/27/2009

The Skyfire mobile web browser has made the jump from public beta to first official release, but is still available as a free alternative fo

TeleNav GPS Navigator for the T-Mobile G1 Review 5/25/2009

TeleNav gives the Android-based T-Mobile G1 access to an advanced turn-by-turn GPS navigation service. Ed Hardy brings us a review.

Samsung Epix Gets Bug-Fix Update 5/21/2009

Samsung has released an update for the Samsung Epix that fixes the bugs that have plagued this Windows phone. Specifically, it takes care of

Nokia Updates Ovi Maps and Releases Ovi Maps Player API 5/21/2009

Nokia has updated Ovi Maps for Symbian devices, and released an API which works alongside its updated Ovi Maps service to create dynamic and

AT&T Will Launch the BlackBerry Curve 8900 this Week 5/20/2009

AT&T has just revealed that it's going to release the BlackBerry Curve 8900 well before most people were expecting it. RIM's latest smartpho

Best Buy Will Offer the Palm Pre at $200 without Mail-in Rebate 5/20/2009

Yesterday, Sprint announced that it will charge $200 for the Palm Pre, but to get that price customers will have to send in a mail-in rebate

An Early Glimpse of the Future of Nokia's Maemo Platform 5/20/2009

New information and a screenshot has recently leaked showing a possible future direction for Nokia's Maemo operating system. This will have

Next-Generation iPhone May Be Scheduled for July 17 5/19/2009

Apple hasn't yet unveiled the next iPhone, but a fairly complete picture of this device has nevertheless emerged. The latest unconfirmed rep

AT&T Will Offer Cloud-Based Storage to Enterprise Customers 5/18/2009

AT&T today announced plans to offer online storage to its enterprise customers. This will allow users to upload and retrieve data from any l

AT&T May Offer Less Expensive iPhone Plans 5/18/2009

AT&T is reportedly considering letting customers reduce the monthly cost of using their iPhone, but there's a catch: less money will get les

Palm Pre Starting to Arrive at Sprint Stores 5/17/2009

Sprint stores are starting to receive the Palm Pre -- a strong sign that the release of this highly-anticipated smartphone is drawing close.

Google Improves Its Free Sky Watching App for Android 5/14/2009

Google has released a new version of Sky Map for Android, free software that shows users a labeled map of the stars that adjusts to both the

Microsoft Prepping Something Phone and Music Related for June 5/12/2009

A pair of tweets from Microsoft drop strong hints that this company will soon make an announcement that's somehow related to phones and its

Second-Generation Samsung Alias Features E-Ink Keyboard 5/11/2009

The Samsung Alias 2 is a dual-hinge messaging phone that has just debuted from Verizon. What sets this device apart from the pack is its E-I

Palm Pre Will Debut in Canada Later this Year 5/6/2009

Canada's Bell Mobility has become the second wireless carrier that we can say for certain will get the eagerly-awaited Palm Pre.

BlackBerry Curve 8900 On Its Way to AT&T 5/4/2009

AT&T has promised to release the latest BlackBerry model in the next few months. The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is a thin and light smartphon

AT&T Has Finally Launched the Nokia E71x 5/4/2009

The long-awaited Nokia E71x is now available from AT&T. This Symbian phone has an emphasis on mobile messaging and a low price.

Best Buy Leaks Palm Pre's Price and Launch Date 5/3/2009

Two of the most frequently asked questions may finally have answers. Information leaking out of the retailer Best Buy gives the price and --

Nokia Streamlines Operations in Preparation for Ovi Store Launch 5/2/2009

Nokia is continuing its steps towards the launch of its Ovi services by streamlining and better focusing its online services unit.

Next-Generation iPhone Will Likely Feature Video Recording and Editing 5/1/2009

There's nothing special about a phone that can record video, but the new iPhone expected to launch next month will reportedly take this to t

Microsoft Denies Report that It's Developing Its Own Phone 4/29/2009

Yesterday, the Wall Street Journal reported that Microsoft is in talks with Verizon to release a phone under its own brand. A Microsoft spok

Proporta Celebrates Its Birthday with 15% Off Sale 4/23/2009

Today is Proporta's 13th birthday, and to celebrate this online retailer is offering customers a 15% discount on all Proporta-branded hardwa

Moving to Symbian S60: One Year Later 4/22/2009

Antoine Wright moved to using Nokia's Symbian OS devices a bit more than a year ago. In a conclusion to his Moving to Symbian S60 series, he

Facebook for BlackBerry 1.5 Integrates the Phone and Online Worlds 4/22/2009

A new version of the Facebook application for BlackBerrys has been released. This offers greater integration between this online service and

Acer Netbook with AT&T 3G Service Going for $80 4/21/2009

Netbooks are low-cost laptops, and when they come with a wireless carrier's subsidy, prices are reduced even more. Case in point: the Acer A

Nokia E71x Could Debut from AT&T in Early May 4/21/2009

AT&T has committed to releasing the Nokia E71x but hasn't yet said exactly when this is going to happen. According to an unconfirmed report,

AT&T Upgrading Its 3G Network to 7.2 Mbps 4/20/2009

AT&T is now installing a software upgrade on its cell towers that will bump the download speed of its 3G network to 7.2 Mbps. This is just t

MotionApps Demos the Gaming Capabilities of its Palm OS Emulator for the Palm Pre 4/19/2009

Many Long-time Palm OS users were thrilled when MotionApps announced plans to release an emulator that will allow the Palm Pre to run legacy

Windows Mobile Needs Easier Incremental Updates 4/17/2009

Some smartphones can be easily and seamlessly updated with new features, but not Windows Mobile; its update process is about as cumbersome a

Next-Generation T-Mobile Sidekick LX Will Have Professional Features 4/17/2009

T-Mobile USA has just unveiled a new version of the Sidekick LX. Although this line of smartphones has sometimes been dismissed as "kiddie"

AT&T Hoping to Keep its Hold on the iPhone Until 2011 4/15/2009

AT&T's agreement that makes it the exclusive U.S. provider of the Apple iPhone reportedly expires next year, and not surprisingly this wirel

Samsung Propel Pro Now Available from AT&T 4/14/2009

AT&T has just released the Samsung Propel Pro. This is an enhanced version of one of this carrier's featurephones running Microsoft's Window

Google Announces Android 1.5 with Significant New Features 4/14/2009

Google has started giving the world its first official information on Android 1.5, the next version of this company's operating system for s

Minor Software Update Released for Sprint's HTC Touch Diamond 4/13/2009

HTC has released a small software update for Sprint's version of the Touch Diamond Windows phone.

The Latest on Nokia's Next Internet Tablet 4/10/2009

According to an unconfirmedreport that surfaced this week, Nokia plans to release later this year a device will apparently be the replacemen

Verizon Launching HTC Touch Diamond at Long Last 4/10/2009

Continuing its long-held practice of introducing most of its smartphones well after its competitors, Verizon Wireless is launching the HTC T

System Software Update Released for the HTC Touch HD 4/9/2009

HTC has released a minor update for the system software on the HTC Touch HD.

Beta of DataViz RoadSync for Android Now Available 4/3/2009

RoadSync uses the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync protocol to provide Android devices with secure, wireless, and direct push synchronization w

MotionApps Classic Palm OS Emulator for Palm Pre Preview 4/2/2009

MotionApps has announced an emulator that will allow the Palm Pre to run legacy Palm OS software. Brighthand's Ed Hardy was briefed on this

DataViz Documents To Go Office Suite Now Available for Android 4/2/2009

DataViz has just released a version of its widely-used Office suite for devices running Google Android. This allows users to view, edit and

Palm Pre Will Be Able to Run Palm OS Apps Thanks to a Third-Party Emulator 4/1/2009

Palm, Inc. has just made an announcement that will significantly change how many people look at the Palm Pre: an emulator from MotionApps to

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Second-Generation Samsung Instinct Coming in a Few Weeks 4/1/2009

Sprint is following its popular Samsung Instinct with a replacement that will offer a curvier design, an improved web browser, instant messa

Major Firmware Update Released for Nokia 5800 XpressMusic 3/31/2009

Nokia's most recent touchscreen Symbian device, the 5800 XpressMusic, has a new firmware release available with improvements and new feature

Nokia E71x Now Officially on Its Way to AT&T 3/30/2009

The long wait is almost over for those in the U.S. who have been hoping for a carrier-banded version of the Nokia E71: AT&T has finally just

Pantech Matrix Pro Review 3/26/2009

AT&T offers the Pantech Matrix Pro. This Windows Mobile smartphone has an unusual design featuring both a sliding keyboard and a separate sl

Google Mobile App for Blackberry Now Has Voice Recognition, Location Awareness 3/25/2009

A new version of the Google Mobile App for BlackBerry makes it easier for users to find what they are looking for with a minimal amount of t

AT&T Netbook Could Sell for an Amazingly Low Price 3/24/2009

There's a new rumor out about a netbook coming to AT&T, and it should be music to the ears of anyone who is interested in a very affordable

Nokia E71 Launch on AT&T May Have Been Delayed 3/24/2009

The imminent debut of the Nokia E71 on AT&T may have been pushed back by as much as two months.

More Details on the Next-Generation iPhone Leaking Out 3/23/2009

Rumors are flying fast and quick about the iPhone model that is widely expected to be released this summer. Some of the say this device will

Nokia Releases Updated Version of Mail for Exchange 3/23/2009

Nokia's Mail for Exchange application has seen a minor update to address some user experience and performance issues.

AT&T Will Start Selling Contract-Free iPhone 3G this Week 3/22/2009

AT&T will soon begin offering Apple's iPhone 3G without requiring customers to sign up for a new two-year contract.

Palm Pre Will Get Free Software Updates with New Features 3/19/2009

Palm, Inc. is going to take a page from its competitors and release free software updates that will enhance its webOS devices -- including t

Palm Pre Being Assembled by Chi Mei Communication Systems 3/18/2009

Palm, Inc. designed its next smartphone, the Palm Pre, itself, but this company outsources all its device production. The OEM that will be m

HTC Will Launch at Least Three Android-Based Phones this Year 3/17/2009

HTC's CEO revealed today that his company is definitely going to release three smartphones running Google's Android OS this year, and maybe

PhotoInbox Adds Images to S60 Text Notifications 3/15/2009

PhotoInbox from MojosStudios is for those who are bored by the simple text notifications of incoming messages provided by their S60 smartpho

geoDefense Tower Defense Game for iPhone Updated 3/15/2009

Critical Thought Games has released geoDefense 1.1 on the iTunes App Store. In this tower defense game, players stop various types of geomet

eXpansys Offering a 1-Day Special on the Nokia N85 NAM *UPDATED* 3/13/2009

The online retailer eXpansys is offering a special deal on the Nokia N85 NAM. Today only, it is available for $80 off the regular price.

And the Wireless Carrier that Will Debut the Palm Pre in Europe Is... 3/12/2009

Many people around the world have been holding their breath waiting for word on when the first webOS-powered smartphone will be available in

Significant System Software Update for T-Mobile G1 Coming Next Month 3/11/2009

T-Mobile plans an April release for a long-awaited system software update for the T-Mobile G1 that will add some important new features.

An Early Look at Verizon's HTC Touch Diamond 3/7/2009

Verizon Wireless is apparently getting close tointroducing a consumer-oriented Windows phone from HTC, andmany of the details on its version

Microsoft CEO Promises Faster Windows Mobile Updates 3/5/2009

Steve Ballmer has promised his company is working hard to remedy one of the biggest complaints about Windows Mobile: the slow pace of update

Mio Unveils Explora K70 Navigation Smartphone 3/3/2009

Mio has taken the wraps off its latest navigation-oriented smartphone, the Explora K70. This Windows phone will have wQVGA touchscreen, 3G,

HTC Touch Diamond System Software Updated 3/2/2009

HTC has released a small update for the system software on the unlocked version of the Touch Diamond Windows phone.

Nokia Updates the Alpha SDK for its Next-Generation Internet Tablets 3/2/2009

An updated version of the Maemo 5 Alpha SDK has been released. This includes the first shots of the new Maemo 5 user interface.

SKTools Updated with New Networking Tools 2/28/2009

SKTools, a popular software utility suite for Windows Mobile devices, has been updated to version 4.4.7.

Palm Pre Launch Date Still a Mystery 2/27/2009

Sprint is expected to introduce the eagerly-awaited Palm Pre in the coming months, but the exact date remains a matter of rumors and specula

TeleNav Navigation Service Now Available for the T-Mobile G1 2/26/2009

Users of the Android-based T-Mobile G1 now have access to TeleNav's advanced turn-by-turn GPS navigation service.

Frequent Small BlackBerry Storm Updates Leaking Out 2/24/2009

It might seem like there hasn't been a system software update for the BlackBerry Storm in several month, but actually there has been a nearl

A Look Ahead at the Redesigned, Android-Based Kogan Agora 2/24/2009

Some additional details are starting to come out on the second version of the Kogan Agora, an upcoming Android-based smartphone.

HTC Touch Pro System Software Updated 2/23/2009

HTC has released a small update for the system software on the unlocked version of the Touch Pro.

Update to Truphone VoIP App Adds AIM and PayPal 2/22/2009

Truphone, a VoIP service and client, has enhanced its offering by integrating it with AOL's AIM service and with the addition of a PayPal cr

Pantech Matrix Pro for AT&T Preliminary Review 2/21/2009

AT&T will release the Pantech Matrix Pro next week. Jen Edwards has had one for a short time, and shares her first impressions of this Windo

Buy a Refurbished iPhone or BlackBerry from AT&T, Save Money 2/21/2009

Want to buy a smartphone but don't want to put down big bucks during these hard economic times? Consider getting something refurbished from

Google Maps on BlackBerry Storm Now Far More Accurate 2/19/2009

Those with a BlackBerry Storm from Verizon Wireless can now download a new version of Google Maps for mobile that utilizes this smartphone's

AT&T's CEO Did/Didn't Confirm a Dell Smartphone 2/19/2009

During a panel at this week's Mobile World Congress, AT&T's CEO referred to upcoming smartphones from Dell. Problem is, Dell hasn't announce

LG Versa Pricing and Release Date Revealed 2/19/2009

The LG Versa still hasn't been officially announced, but most of the important details have now leaked out on this smartphone with an unusua

Palm Pre for GSM Carriers Making the Rounds at the MWC 2/18/2009

The Palm Pre will be released exclusively by the U.S. carrier Sprint in the next few months, but a version compatible with European GSM carr

AT&T Getting the Pantech Matrix Pro Dual-Slider Smartphone 2/18/2009

AT&T will release the Pantech Matrix Pro later this month. This Windows Mobile smartphone will offer an unusual dual-sliding, double-keyboar

Skype VoIP Software Will Be Integrated into Nokia Devices 2/17/2009

Nokia and Skype have agreed to integrate this popular Internet calling platform into future Nokia devices.

HTC Prepping a Second Smartphone with that Android Magic 2/17/2009

HTC has just announced the HTC Magic, which will be its second smartphone running Google's Android. This model will strongly resemble its pr

The Samsung Memoir Serious Cameraphone Will Debut Later this Month 2/15/2009

T-Mobile USA has just promised to introduce the Samsung Memoir in less than two weeks. This will be high-end phone whose 8-megapixel camera

Garmin-Asus Unveil the nuvifone M20 Navigation-Oriented Smartphone 2/12/2009

Garmin-Asus have announced the nuvifone M20. This is the first Windows Mobile-based model in this series, and is an all-in-one phone, mobile

TeleNav Navigation Service Coming to the T-Mobile G1 2/12/2009

T-Mobile G1 users will soon have access to TeleNav's advanced turn-by-turn GPS navigation service.

Sprint Now Offering a Range of Smartphones at $50 to $100 2/11/2009

Sprint has dropped the prices on several of its smartphones, meaning there is now a wide range of models --BlackBerry, Palm OS, and Windows

T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8900 Will Debut at a Low Cost *Updated* 2/10/2009

These days, a typical price for a smartphone is often $200 with contract. However, those who are interested in T-Mobile's version of the Bla

Sprint's Launch of the Palm Treo Pro Pushed Back Again *UPDATED* 2/10/2009

The Palm Treo Pro's debut from Sprint apparently isn't going to happen next week, as had been previously reported. At this point, it's not c

Software for Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Updated 2/9/2009

The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic has received a substantial firmware update which adds geo-tagging of images and several bug fixes.

An Early Look at the BlackBerry 9300 2/9/2009

An image and a few details have emerged on the BlackBerry 9300, an as yet unannounced 3G smartphone coming from RIM. This model will apparen

Smaller, Faster Amazon Kindle 2 Ebook Reader Coming Later this Month 2/9/2009

Amazon.com has just unveiled the Kindle 2, the second generation of its ebook reader. This upcoming device will offer a slimmer design with

Samsung UltraTOUCH Will Sport OLED Screen, Sliding Numberpad, 8 MPx Camera 2/9/2009

With a name like UltraTOUCH, there can be little doubt what feature will be the focus of the latest Samsung smartphone to be unveiled. Unlik

How to Manually Install the RC33 Update to a T-Mobile G1 2/9/2009

Even though T-Mobile began pushing a small maintenance update out to the T-Mobile G1 last week, few people have received it yet. For those w

Microsoft Needs Better Windows Mobile Updates, Not Just Faster Ones 2/5/2009

In his latest editorial, Brighthand's Site Editor shares his thoughts on how Microsoft can improve Windows Mobile. This includes making it m

First Glimpse of the Samsung Acme i8910 Feature-Packed Mobile 2/5/2009

A group of images of the as-yet unannounced Samsung Acme i8910 have leaked. This device's operating system is not yet known, but it will rep

Google Latitude Shares Location Info with Friends 2/4/2009

Google has released a new enhancement to its Google Maps offering called Latitude. This allows individuals to share their location with othe

Garmin and Asus Developing Co-Branded Navigation-Oriented Smartphones 2/4/2009

Garmin and Asus have announced a strategic alliance to combine their navigation and mobile phone expertise. Together, they plan to release a

T-Mobile G1 Getting ''Maintenance'' Update to Android OS 2/3/2009

T-Mobile will begin rolling out a small maintenance release to T-Mobile G1 customers this week. It is not the rumored "cupcake" update many

Adobe Flash Coming to iPhones at Last 2/1/2009

Apple is, at long last, acceding to the wishes of a great many iPhone users and will allow Adobe to release a version of Flash for this devi

Samsung Propel Pro Heading to AT&T 1/29/2009

A model that appeared last fall as a simple featurephone is apparently getting an upgrade to a Windows Mobile smartphone. The Propel Pro wil

Firmware Updates Now Available for Nokia N82 and N78 1/28/2009

Over the month of January, Nokia has released firmware updates for several of its models, and most recently the N82 and N78 candybar smartph

Apple Releases a New Minor System Software Update for the iPhone and iPod Touch 1/27/2009

According to Apple, version 2.2.1 of the iPhone system software makes the Safari web browser more stable.

The Bold and the Beautiful: A Comparison of the Latest BlackBerrys 1/26/2009

Brighthand's BlackBerry expert, Shaun Mahal, brings us a comparison of two recent Blackberry models, the Bold vs. the Storm.

Leaked Shots of the Nokia E71 for AT&T Show an Updated OS 1/24/2009

It has been rumored for sometime that Nokia's popular E71 will be making its way to AT&T, and now there is not only proof that it will do so

Details Emerging on the Next Android Update 1/23/2009

Significant -- albeit unofficial -- new details are now available on an upcoming update to the Android OS and the T-Mobile G1. When this upd

Sprint Now Offering Palm Treo Pro *Updated* 1/22/2009

The Treo Pro has just made it's long-awaited debut from Sprint. This is Palm's latest Windows Mobile smartphone, with 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS,and a b

Firmware Update for Euro Version of Nokia N95 8GB Released 1/22/2009

The European version of the N95 8GB has received a firmware update to version 31.0.015.

T-Mobile G1 Update Now Expected by End of January 1/18/2009

A highly-anticipated software update for the T-Mobile G1 which will add an on-screen keyboard is now expected to be released before the end

Small Update for Unlocked HTC Touch Diamond Released 1/17/2009

HTC has released an update for the system software on the unlocked version of the Touch Diamond. This fixes a small collection of bugs in th

StyleTap Considering Creating a Palm OS Emulator for webOS 1/15/2009

One of the more controversial features of Palm's new webOS is something it doesn't offer: a way to run Palm OS applications. However, StyleT

Major Firmware Update for Nokia E71 Released 1/14/2009

Nokia has released a significant firmware update for both the Euro and N. American versions of its QWERTY smartphone, the E71.

Listen to Streaming Radio Stations with a BlackBerry, Thanks to Slacker 1/13/2009

BlackBerry smartphone users can now hear their favorite Slacker radio stations wherever they go, with the new -- and free -- Slacker Mobile

Google Maps Mobile Updated with Easier Business Directions 1/8/2009

A server-side update to the Google Maps Mobile application makes it easier to get directions to businesses.

A First Look at the HTC Iolite 1/7/2009

An online retailer has given the world its first glimpse of the HTC Iolite, which will apparently be a mid-range Windows Mobile smartphone.

No iPhone Nano Announcement at MacWorld Expo 1/6/2009

Apple's keynote address at the MacWorld Expo has concluded without the rumored announcement of an iPhone Nano. Still, it's possible this sma

Pharos Traveler 137 Navigation Smartphone Will Sport WVGA Touchscreen 1/6/2009

Pharos has taken the wraps off the Traveler 137, a Windows Mobile smartphone with a WVGA touchscreen, 3G, and a focus on navigation.

T-Mobile G1 Owners Getting a Free Extra Battery? 1/5/2009

According to an unconfirmed report, T-Mobile is going to remedy the G1's marginal battery life by sending everyone who owns this device a se

N. American Nokia N96 Gets a Firmware Update 1/2/2009

The version of the Nokia N96 created specifically for N. America has received a firmware update addressing many issues and increasing device