Nokia Survivors Give MeeGo Another Go

By Andy Patrizio | 7/21/2012

A batch of ex-Nokia employees are trying to continue the operating system Nokia abandoned last year in favor of Windows Phone. What are their chances to succeed?

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It's Time to Slay Vampire Chargers

By Ed Hardy | 5/23/2012

Anyone who cares about energy independance or the Green Movement is likely wondering if there's anything they can do to help. There is an easy thing all phone users can do: unplug their charger.

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We Shouldn't Ban Cell Phones in Cars, We Should Ban Drivers

By Ed Hardy | 12/16/2011

Although the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board wants a complete ban on using a cell phone for any reason while driving, Brighthand's Site Editor has a a better suggestion: let's get rid of driving altogether.

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Fed Agency Wants a National Ban on Using a Phone While Driving

By Ed Hardy | 12/14/2011

Many states already ban using a phone for texting or accessing the Web while behind the wheel, or require a hands-free kit to make voice calls, but now the Nation Transportation Saftey Board has recommended a nationwide ban on all phone use while driving.

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Nokia N9 MeeGo-based Smartphone Ships Out Today

By Valerie Sarnataro | 9/27/2011

Nokia announced that it has shipped the N9, the first (and possibly last), MeeGo-based smartphone the company will make. Nokia scrapped the MeeGo OS in February when it announced plans to use Microsoft's Windows Phone as its primary operating system for smartphones.

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Nokia N9 To Be an All-Touchscreen Smartphone That Gives MeeGo Another Chance

By Ed Hardy | 6/21/2011

Nokia's next high-end model is going to have a design that eschews virtually all buttons in favor of a 3.9-inch AMOLED display that takes up nearly its entire front. The smartphone will run the MeeGo OS, and include an 8 megapixel camera.

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Apple Announces 200 New iOS Features in iOS 5, Unveils iCloud, Ditches MobileMe

By Jacqueline Emigh | 6/6/2011

iOS 5, the next generation of Apple's OS for iPhones and iPads, will include 200 new features, said Apple's Steve Jobs on Monday. Highlights include Reminders, a new Game Center, and a revamped mobile Safari browser. The new iCloud service was also rolled out.

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Nokia Dropping Symbian and MeeGo, Going with Windows Phone 7

By Ed Hardy | 2/11/2011

In a dramatic change of strategy, Nokia announced a plan this morning to make Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 its default operating system. In the future, Nokia will stop developing operating systems and concentrate on smartphone hardware.

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Nokia May Put Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 on Its Future Smartphones

By Grant Hatchimonji | 2/10/2011

Nokia and Microsoft apparently aren't far from teaming up in an attempt to compete with the dominance of Google and Apple in the smartphone market, according to an unconfirmed report from an inside source.

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Net Neutrality: Will It Protect Consumers or Hurt Businesses?

By Jacqueline Emigh | 1/30/2011

The proponents of net neutrality believe that Internet service providers should not be allowed to block their customers from using services offered by rival companies. Not surprisingly, some wireless service providers, including Verizon, have a different opinion.

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Smartphones: the 'New PC' or a Swiss Army Knife?

By Jacqueline Emigh | 1/23/2011

Is the smartphone really "the new PC," or is it more like an "electronic Swiss Army knife"? Some are suggesting that -- with the introduction of new software apps and hardware add-ons -- the mobile phone is kind of akin to a jackknife with an ever-widening set of tools.

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Smartphone Success Starts with Strong Mobile Management

By Tim Scannell | 12/21/2010

There are many advantages for businesses in arming their employees with smartphones, but the process of deploying them requires careful planning or they can become a liability.

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