DataViz Was Not Acquired by RIM, Still Working on iPhone, Android OS Software

By Ed Hardy | 9/15/2010

Despite recent rumors to the contrary, an official DataViz spokesperson says that this well-known mobile app developer has not been acquired by RIM, the maker of BlackBerry smartphones.

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Apple's Newest iPod touch Now Available

By Ed Hardy | 9/10/2010

The fourth-generation iPod touch that was announced last week has begun shipping. This handheld computer sports many of the features that debuted in the iPhone 4, including a very high resolution display and dual cameras.

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Brighthand Film Festival Zeros In on Mobile Marketing

By Tim Scannell | 9/9/2010

TechnologyGuide and Brighthand will host the 2nd Brighthand Mobile Film Festival this October in San Francisco, as part of the CTIA Enterprise & Applications 2010 event, showcasing the best and brightest in made-for-mobile content.

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Apple iOS 4.1 Update Released for the iPhone and iPod touch

By Ed Hardy | 9/8/2010

Apple has introduced a promised system software update for its smartphone and handheld. iOS 4.1 is the debut of this company's gaming-oriented social networking service, as well as other enhancements and bug fixes.

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Apple iOS 4.1 Update for the iPhone Launching this Wednesday

By Ed Hardy | 9/4/2010

Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced a few days ago that iOS 4.1 will be released next week, but he didn't say exactly when. Apple UK has reveled that this upgrade is going to be introduced on Wednesday, Sept. 8.

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Next-Generation Apple iPod touch Launching Next Week

By Ed Hardy | 9/1/2010

Apple's CEO has just officially unveiled the fourth-generation iPod touch. As many had expected, this handheld computer is going to sport many of the features that debuted in the iPhone 4, including a very high resolution display and dual cameras.

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Next-Generation Apple iPod touch Likely Launching Next Week

By Ed Hardy | 8/26/2010

Apple has invited reporters to an event in San Francisco next week. Although the company gave no specifics, the invitation makes it clear that music is going to be focus. Many are expecting this to be the release of the fourth-generation iPod touch.

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On the Way: Dual-Core Smartphones with 1080p Video

By Jacqueline Emigh | 8/23/2010

With both Qualcomm and Texas Instruments (TI) now shipping out new dual-core processors to device makers, the first entries in a new generation of highly multimedia-capable smartphones and tablet PCs could be ready by early next year.

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For iPod Touch-to-iPhone Conversion, Find a Peel or a tPhone

By Jacqueline Emigh | 8/21/2010

At least two Chinese companies have created some very special accessories for owners of an iPod Touch who can't afford an iPhone: cases that turn their handheld into a smartphone.

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iPhone/iPad Developer Conference To Focus on How Not Why of Mobile Apps

By Judy Jefferson | 8/17/2010

In September, BZ Media will present a three-day conference that will focus on creating apps for the iPhone and iPad, linking mobile apps to key back-end business systems, and successfully marketing these apps.

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Evidence Mounting that Next-Generation Apple iPod touch Will Offer Video Chatting

By Ed Hardy | 8/6/2010

The Apple iPhone 4 allows users to make video calls with an app called FaceTime. There's new evidence that the next iPod touch will also offer this feature thanks to a front-facing camera.

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Employees Get a Voice in Business Phones and Gadgets, Despite Security Risks

By Jacqueline Emigh | 8/5/2010

Regardless of the presence or absence of security risks, employees in many places now carry lots of clout around choosing which smartphones and other gadgets to use, according to a spate of new research.

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