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SmartPhone Articles for August of 2009

Below are the 91 SmartPhone articles for August of 2009

1. Microsoft Is Not Dropping the ''Windows Mobile'' Name 8/1/2009

Recently, there have been news reports that said Microsoft is going to change the name of its operating system for smartphones from "Windows

2. Motorola Promises Plenty of Android Phones in the Next Six Months 8/1/2009

Motorola's CEO Sanjay Jha has promised that his company will have two smartphones running Google's Android OS on the market by the end of th

3. HTC Snap Review 8/1/2009

The HTC Snap is a messaging-oriented Windows phone. Jen Edwards brings us a review of this device with an attractive design featuring a QWER

4. Most Popular Smartphones of July 2009 8/2/2009

Each month, Brighthand publishes a list of the smartphones and other mobile devices that readers have shown the most interest in during the

5. Samsung Solstice First Impressions Review 8/2/2009

The Samsung Solstice has just been released by AT&T. Jen Edwards brings us a review of this low-cost, consumer-oriented smartphone, which em

6. Amazon.com Starts Offering the Palm Pre, While LetsTalk.com Has It for Half Price 8/3/2009

Palm's latest smartphone debuted in Sprint and Best Buy retail stores in June, and since then has gradually gone on sale at other places. Th

7. 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

8. 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

9. Palm Pre Will Launch in Canada This Month 8/4/2009

It's official, the Palm Pre is scheduled to debut in Canada on August 27. This will be the first time Palm's latest smartphone has been rele

10. BlackBerry Storm 2 Might Not Debut in the U.S. Until Black Friday 8/4/2009

With details, images, and even video of the Blackberry Storm2 leaking out for months now, it's not surprising that some are expecting this s

11. Nokia N97 Review 8/4/2009

Antoine RJ Wright has taken an extended look at the Nokia N97 -- a constantly-connected, flagship Symbian smartphone which shows the future

12. HTC Hero Appears Destined for Sprint 8/4/2009

Evidence is mounting that Sprint will release in the coming months the HTC Hero, a smartphone shaping up to be one of this wireless phone co

13. 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

14. T-Mobile myTouch 3G Hits Store Shelves Today 8/5/2009

The T-Mobile myTouch 3G -- this wireless carrier's second smartphone running Google's Android -- is now available. It offers customers a sli

15. BlackBerry Curve 8520 Now Available from T-Mobile USA 8/5/2009

T-Mobile USA has just released the BlackBerry Curve 8520, a new model in this popular series of smartphones. Its hardware and software has b

16. Sprint Unveils a Pair of Portable 3G/4G Wi-Fi Routers 8/5/2009

Sprint is now offering two new mobile hotspots. These allow users to connect to the Internet wherever they go by bridging Wi-Fi devices to S

17. Apple Replacing Entry-Level iPhone with a New Version of the iPhone 3G S 8/5/2009

When the new iPhone 3G S debuted in June, Apple took an unusual step: it held on to the previous version and offered it at $100. However, th

18. Sony Unveils Two New E-Book Readers 8/6/2009

Sony is bringing out a pair of additions to its Reader series. One of these will be smaller and less expensive, while the other will be the

19. HTC Touch Pro2 for Verizon Shows Up in a Leaked Picture, Video 8/6/2009

Verizon has yet to officially announce that it's going to offer the HTC Touch Pro2, but there can be little doubt its going to happen at som

20. Pharos Traveler 137 Review 8/6/2009

The Pharos Traveler 137 is a Windows Mobile smartphone with an emphasis on GPS-related tasks. Antoine Wright brings us a review of this devi

21. Sprint Will Soon Release Its First Phone with an OLED Display 8/7/2009

Sprint says it will soon join the small group of wireless carriers offering phones with AM-OLED displays. Its first device using this techno

22. Opera Mobile Coming to Google's Android OS 8/7/2009

Opera Software is working on a version of its flagship web browser for smartphones running Google's Android operating system.

23. Verizon XV6975 May Debut in Early to Mid Fall 8/7/2009

Verizon's version of the HTC Whitestone could be available as early as next month, if a new report is correct. This Windows phone -- the suc

24. Details on the HTC Mega Leak Out 8/8/2009

An overview of the HTC Mega has leaked out. This upcoming smartphone will apparently be one of the first to debut with Windows Mobile 6.5, t

25. Android-Based HTC Fiesta Still on the Way 8/8/2009

A few more details have surfaced on the HTC Fiesta, one of many upcoming smartphones running Google's Android OS. However, at this point, in

26. Sprint's HTC Touch Pro2 Could Launch Early Next Month 8/9/2009

There is little room for doubt that Sprint will release the HTC Touch Pro2 in the near future, but exactly when remains unknown. Still, acco

27. 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

28. More Details Emerge on T-Mobile's Next Android-Based Phone 8/10/2009

Information on the Motorola Morrison -- the replacement for the T-Mobile G1 -- has been trickling out for months, but a full list of specifi

29. Samsung Solstice Review 8/10/2009

The Samsung Solstice is a consumer-oriented smartphone with 3-inch touchscreen that uses Samsung's TouchWiz user interface. Jen Edwards brin

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

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

31. Palm Pre Commercials Are Effective, If Odd 8/11/2009

Many people find the TV commercials for the Palm Pre a bit odd, but HCD Research says these ads are effective.

32. New Version of Documents To Go for Android Includes a Free Microsoft Office File Viewer 8/11/2009

DataViz has just released a new version of its software that lets users of Android-based phones work with Microsoft Office files. Documents

33. A Bit More More Info on the Samsung Instinct s50 Comes to Light 8/11/2009

The first reports of the Samsung Instinct s50 emerged recently, but at this point little is known about this device. Still, an image has sho

34. Nokia Surge First Impressions Review 8/11/2009

The Nokia Surge is a messaging-oriented slider smartphone that's available now on the AT&T network. Antoine RJ Wright offers his first impre

35. HTC Touch Pro2 Now Available from T-Mobile 8/12/2009

T-Mobile USA has just begun offering HTC's latest high-end Windows phone, the Touch Pro2. This device offers a WVGA screen, mobile broadband

36. Nokia and Microsoft Announce Global Alliance 8/12/2009

Nokia and Microsoft have announced a new global alliance which will bring Office Communicator Mobile, Office Mobile, and other future servic

37. 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.

38. The HTC Leo Shaping Up To Be a Super High-End Smartphone 8/13/2009

The first image and a set of specifications of the HTC Leo have appeared on he Web, showing that this model will be well supplied with high-

39. HTC Magic Sales Have Passed the One Million Mark 8/14/2009

The HTC Magic, this company's second Android-powered smartphone, has passed a significant milestone: 1,000,000 units sold.

40. Third-Party Developers Bringing an On-Screen Keyboard to the Palm Pre 8/14/2009

The Palm Pre comes with a sliding, physicalkeyboard, but not an on-screen one. A group of developers is working to change that.

41. Apple's Super-Sized iPhone May Not Be Out Until Early 2010 8/14/2009

Apple may not be able to get its tablet PC -- a device that will supposedly be something of a merger of an iPhone and a Mac notebook -- on t

42. Video Preview of the BlackBerry Storm 2 Leaks Out 8/16/2009

The BlackBerry Storm 2 has yet to be officially unveiled, but there's no room for doubt that it's coming soon -- especially in the wake of t

43. Dell's Android-Based Smartphone Officially Unveiled 8/17/2009

The "Dellphone" is no longer just a rumor. The mini3i will be an Android-based smartphone with an entry-level feature set. However, it's not

44. GPush Pushes Gmail Messages to iPhones 8/17/2009

Tiverias Apps has just released GPush, which brings push email to iPhone users. This app immediately notifies users when a Gmail message is

45. HTC Mega and HTC Click Could Debut by Year's End 8/17/2009

Two smartphones that have appeared in recent rumors -- the HTC Mega and HTC Click -- might be released as early as next month.

46. 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

47. Samsung Releases a TouchWiz Widget SDK 8/18/2009

Samsung Mobile has introduced a widget software developer kit (SDK) for the many smartphones that employ the TouchWiz user interface. This a

48. 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

49. Second webOS-Based Smartphone May Be Delayed 8/18/2009

The Palm Eos, which unconfirmed reports say will be the second smartphone running the webOS, might not be released by AT&T until next year,

50. BlackBerry Tour 9630 Review 8/18/2009

The BlackBerry Tour is RIM's latest smartphone from Sprint and Verizon. This mid-range model offers a full QWERTY keyboard and support for b

51. New Report Says Palm Eos Is On Schedule for this Fall 8/19/2009

A market analyst made news yesterday with a prediction that the second smartphone running Palm's webOS will be significantly delayed. Today,

52. A Roadmap of Future Windows Mobile Releases Surfaces 8/19/2009

A timetable of Microsoft's plans for the next couple of versions of Windows Mobile has leaked out, giving a rough idea of when upgrades and

53. First Images of the Android-Based Samsung InstinctQ Come To Light 8/19/2009

There have been rumors of the Samsung InstinctQ for some time, but no pictures had emerged showing this Android-based smartphone supposedly

54. T-Mobile myTouch 3G Now Available in RadioShack Stores 8/19/2009

The new T-Mobile myTouch 3G with with Google's Android OS, as well as a broad assortment of T-Mobile products and services, are available in

55. Pre-Review of Nokia's Unannounced N900 Published 8/20/2009

A website has reviewed a pre-production version of Nokia's upcoming N900 Internet Tablet, giving a look at where Nokia sees the Maemo platfo

56. Verizon XV6975 Gets FCC Approval 8/20/2009

Verizon's version of the HTC Whitestone has been approved by the FCC, a major milestone on the way to release. This high-end smartphone may

57. 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

58. HTC Hero Now Virtually Confirmed for Sprint 8/20/2009

The FCC has approved a CDMA version of the HTC Hero, adding to the large amount of evidence that this smartphone will be one of Sprint's fir

59. DroidSecurity Launches Anti-Virus Suite for Google's Android 8/21/2009

The newly-released DroidSecurity Internet Security Suite protects against viruses and spam, and can also help users find their lost phone.

60. Nokia N97 Mini Approved by the FCC 8/21/2009

The Nokia N97 Mini -- an unannounced version of the N97 -- recently appeared on the FCC website. This Symbian S60 smartphone will have much

61. 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

62. Smartphone Buyer's Guide: Back to School 2009 8/21/2009

Most people going off to college these days take a laptop, but for many of them a smartphone would be at least as useful. Students are perpe

63. Listen to Google's Free Podcast Player for Android 8/22/2009

Google Labs has released Listen, a free podcast app for Android-powered devices. This helps users find and play podcasts and web audio.

64. 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.

65. Apple May Be Considering Two Different Tablet Designs 8/23/2009

Until now, the rumors about Apple's upcoming super-sized iPod touch have said it will have a 10-inch touchscreen. However, the latest unconf

66. Samsung Instinct HD Revealed by Best Buy 8/23/2009

An unannounced smartphone -- the Samsung Instinct HD -- now appears on Best Buy's website, giving the world its best look so far at this upc

67. T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 Review 8/23/2009

The latest version of T-Mobile's Sidekick LX is the first in this series with high-end features, like mobile broadband service and a very hi

68. BlackBerry Users Now Have Access to Google Enterprise Software 8/24/2009

The Google Apps Enterprise team has released Google Apps Connector for BlackBerry Enterprise Server, which lets those with a BlackBerry smar

69. RIM Acquires Torch Mobile, Developer of Advanced Web Browsers 8/24/2009

Torch Mobile has been acquired by Research In Motion (RIM), and its expertise in WebKit-based mobile web browsers will be included in future

70. BlackBerry Storm 2 May Launch Earlier than Expected 8/24/2009

A document has leaked out of Verizon Wireless, showing when this carrier expects to release a number of smartphones in the coming months. Th

71. Nokia Unveils the Booklet 3G, Its First Netbook 8/24/2009

Nokia has just taken the wraps off the Nokia Booklet 3G, the company's first netbook. This small and light laptop will run Microsoft Windows

72. Newly-Announced Sony Daily Edition Reader Will Go Head-To-Head with the Kindle 8/25/2009

Sony has just announced a new model in its e-book line. The Sony Daily Edition Reader's 7-inch touchscreen will be larger than the displays

73. Rhapsody Player Coming to the iPhone and Android 8/25/2009

Real Networks is working to bring its streaing music service to Apple's iPhone and devices running Google's Android OS.

74. Samsung Omnia II Getting Closer to Release by Verizon 8/25/2009

Verizon has made no secret of its plans to release the Samsung Omnia II, but hasn't said when this will happen. That date is apparently gett

75. 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.

76. Nokia Money Will Make It Easy To Make Purchases with a Phone 8/26/2009

Nokia has announced Nokia Money, a mobile financial service that will offer consumers with mobile devices access to basic financial services

77. Google Maps Mobile Now Has More Complete Traffic Reports 8/26/2009

Google is expanding the traffic information available in Google Maps Mobile to cover all U.S. highways and arterial roads when data is avail

78. Apple Dropping Palm OS Support from OS X 8/26/2009

Unconfirmed reports say that the next version of Apple's Mac OS X will no longer have support for devices running the Palm OS.

79. One of T-Mobile's Upcoming Android Models Gets FCC Approval 8/26/2009

The FCC has approved a device that is possibly the U.S. version of the Samsung Galaxy, one of the three Android-based smartphones T-Mobile i

80. Palm Pre Now Available in Canada 8/27/2009

The Palm Prehas just been released by Bell Canada, the first time this smartphone has been available outside of the U.S.

81. Nokia N900 Officially Unveiled 8/27/2009

Nokia has officially announced the Nokia N900, which tries to deliver a PC-like experience on a handset-sized device. This is the first of t

82. SPB TV Hits the Android Market 8/27/2009

SPB Software has released a version of SPB TV for Android phones. This is a subscription-free mobile IPTV viewer, which gives users access t

83. FCC Warns Carriers It's Looking Into Their Business 8/27/2009

The FCC has just launched an investigation into the competitiveness of the wireless marketplace. This announcement is very, very light on sp

84. Switching from Symbian to Android: One User's Experience 8/28/2009

After many years as a Symbian UIQ user, one of Brighthand's moderators has switched to using the Android-based T-Mobile G1. Magellan (AKA Ma

85. Apple's Tablet Could Be Larger than Expected 8/29/2009

There have been numerous rumors saying that Apple is prepping a tablet with a 10-inch screen, but a new report says this device could be muc

86. 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.

87. Android Software Award Winners Named 8/30/2009

The Android Network -- a collection of generally small websites dedicated to Google's Android operating system -- has named the winners of i

88. Verizon Drops the BlackBerry Storm to $50, Cuts Prices on Other RIM Models, Too 8/31/2009

Verizon has cut the purchase price of the BlackBerry Storm in half. It has also cut the prices of a pair of other recently-released RIM mode

89. Analyst Predicts the iPhone Will Soon Be Available from Multiple U.S. Carriers 8/31/2009

The Apple iPhone has been exclusively available from AT&T in the U.S. since it launched back in 2007. But if a market analyst is correct, th

90. Future Palm Smartphones Showing Up in Verizon, Sprint Inventory Systems 8/31/2009

There's good news for those who are looking forward to seeing more webOS-based smartphones: mentions of several upcoming models have shown u

91. Sprint Will Launch the HTC Touch Pro2 Next Week 8/31/2009

Sprint has just officially revealed the details of its plans to introduce its latest very high-end Windows phone, the HTC Touch Pro2. This w