No Current Smartphones Can Be Upgraded to Windows Phone 7

By Ed Hardy | 3/1/2010

In the wake of the unveiling of Windows Phone 7, many are wondering if the smartphone they are using now will be upgradeable to this new operating system. According to a Microsoft executive, the answer is simple: no.

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Verizon Could Launch the Google Nexus One in Only a Few Weeks

By Ed Hardy | 2/27/2010

Last month, Google promised that the Nexus One will be released by Verizon sometime this spring. An unconfirmed report may have revealed the exact day the flagship Android OS smartphone will hit store shelves... and it's just around the corner.

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MWC Day 2: Apps and Developers in the Spotlight, Plus New Smartphones from HTC

By Dragan Petric | 2/16/2010

After Microsoft virtually declared war on the mobile platform market yesterday, an alliance formed by 24 large global operators to collaborate on software was in the limelight during the second day of the Mobile World Congress tradeshow in Barcelona.

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iPhone OS 4.0 May Offer More Support for Multitasking

By Ed Hardy | 1/21/2010

The next version of Apple's iPhone operating system will reportedly offer greater support for running third-party applications in the background. It may also include more support for multi-touch gestures and other enhancements.

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Google Nexus One: It's Official

By Ed Hardy | 1/5/2010

The Google Nexus One has been officially announced, ending weeks of rumors and speculation. This Android 2.1-powered smartphone has been designed around a large, high-resolution, AM-OLED screen, but also offers a range of other features, including a 1 GHz processor.

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BlackBerry Bold 9700 Debuts in the U.K.

By Ed Hardy | 11/12/2009

Vodafone and T-Mobile UK have become the first carriers worldwide to offer RIM's latest smartphone, the BlackBerry Bold 9700. This version is smaller than its predecessor, but still sports an HVGA screen, keyboard, Wi-Fi, 3G and more.

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Photoshop Mobile for iPhone Enables Photo Editing on the Go

By Ed Hardy | 11/5/2009

Photoshop.com Mobile for iPhone debuted not too long ago, and quickly proved to be popular -- it was downloaded over 1 million times from Apple's App Store in the first week. This app allows users to edit their photos on their smartphone.

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New Study Warns that Cell Phone Use May Slightly Increase Cancer Risk

By Ed Hardy | 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 several types of tumors, some of which are dangerous.

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Verizon Droid: It's Official

By Ed Hardy | 10/28/2009

Today is the official unveiling of Verizon's first Android-based smartphone. The Motorola Droid, scheduled for release next week, will be packed with high-end features, like a WVGA+ touchscreen, hardware keyboard, mobile broadband, Wi-Fi, and much more. UPDATED

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BlackBerry Storm2 Will Cost Less than its Predecessor at Launch

By Ed Hardy | 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. Fortunately for those who are interested by this upcoming touchscreen-oriented smartphone, the price has leaked out of this carrier. UPDATED

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Apple iPhone Sales Up 7% Last Quarter

By Ed Hardy | 10/19/2009

Apple sold 7.4 million iPhones in the third quarter of this year, helping to make it the most profitable quarter ever for this company.

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Microsoft Promises 30 Windows Mobile 6.5 Devices this Year

By Ed Hardy | 9/23/2009

Windows Mobile 6.5 will debut on October 6, and it's going to quickly be available on a wide variety of smartphones. A Microsoft executive has promised the new version of his company's mobile operating system will be on over 30 smartphones by the end of this year.

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