Japan’s Panasonic Corp plans to buy out subsidiaries Sanyo Electric and Panasonic Electric Works for up to $9.4 billion to strengthen its push into greener businesses.
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Friday, July 30, 2010
BlackBerry no more 'fun' for Obama
Barack Obama fought hard to keep his BlackBerry when he became president, but with only 10 people authorised to email the super-encrypted device, he admitted on Friday that it is "no fun".
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Sprint gains customers first time in 3 years
Sprint Nextel Corp. said Wednesday that it gained subscribers in its latest quarter, the first such gain in three years, as it continued to improve customer service and retention.
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Cell-phone bar hopping
Cell-phone coverage in Cambria and on the North Coast has been notoriously porous, drawing numerous complaints over a long period of time from residents, visitors and emergency responders.
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Motorola spent $880,000 lobbying in second quarter
Motorola Inc., the maker of cell phones and other telecommunications equipment, spent $880,000 in the first quarter to lobby the federal government on laws such as those that sought to discourage electronics manufacturers from using minerals from rebel-held... Motorola - Telecommunication - Mobile phone - Business - Droid
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Samsungâs Android Tablet Coming Within 60 days
Samsung shows up fashionably late to the Android Tablet party with a new product scheduled to release this quarter.
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LG plunges into red on handset losses
LG Electronics, the world’s no.3 handset firm, has posted a 90% plunge in operating profit as it struggles to find a winning smartphone.
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HTC Aria Review
The HTC Aria is a mid-range Android OS smartphone that emphasizes portability. Despite its small size, this inexpensive device has a lot to offer. Jen Edwards brings us a review of this tiny titan.
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Three New iPhone Games: Doodle Pool, Bubble Rockit, and Angry Honey
Big Head Games has released a cool drawing pool game that lets you hit the 8 ball by drawing on the table. Here is more info:Take on an eclectic array of opponents including, Hugh Balls, Jonathon Rotten and Pretty ...
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LG Launches the LG Optimus Z (LG-SU950/KU9500) Android Phones in Korea
LG today announced the Korean launch of its latest smartphone, LG Optimus Z (LG-SU950/KU9500). Offered through local telecoms providers SK Telecom and KT, Part of LG's Optimus Series, Optimus Z boasts a singular, stylish design and latest version of ...
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Android seen as long-term threat to iPhone
Although Android-based phones are only a modest threat right to the Apple and the iPhone right now, the competition should become much more serious in a few years, says Bernstein Research's Toni Sacconaghi. The analyst points out that Android phones are already trumping the iPhone on a daily sales basis, moving about 160,000 units versus the iPhone's 95,000. Around 120,000 of RIM's BlackBerries ...
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro on sale now at O2 U.K.
Following Vodafone's recent announcement to offer Sony Ericsson's X10 Mini Pro, O2 U.K. has decided to join in on the fun and has announced that it is now offering the smartphone as well. The tiny Android-powered handset offers a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 2.5-inch QVGA touchscreen display, a 5-megapixel camera, as well as quick access to email, navigation, and social networks. For more ...
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Nokia C3 Promo - Free 2GB MicroSD Card When You Activate One of Nokia Messaging Services at the Store on July 31, 2010
Fresh from Nokia C3 Media Launch held at Blue Leaf, The Fort -- June 30, 2010 1130AM-230PM: Get free 2GB MicroSD card on top of Php 1,000 discount on your Nokia C3 , when you buy your unit on July 31,2010 at any participating Nokia Stores and Solution Partners nationwide and activate one of Nokia Messaging Services (Email, Chat or Communities) at the store . But don't take my word for it. Watch ...
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Motorola spent $880,000 lobbying in second quarter
Motorola Inc., the maker of cell phones and other telecommunications equipment, spent $880,000 in the first quarter to lobby the federal government on laws that sought to discourage electronics manufacturers from using minerals from rebel-held mines in the Congo, according to a disclosure report.
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Bluetooth SIG Reveals Samsung i917 Windows Phone 7 Device
Documents recently published on the Bluetooth Special Interest Group web site confirm some details about an unannounced handset from Samsung. The SGH-i917 Cetus will run Windows Phone 7, and is among the first handsets confirmed to have the unreleased ... (follow link to read)
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Sprint gains customers first time in 3 years
Sprint Nextel Corp. said Wednesday that it gained subscribers in its latest quarter, the first such gain in three years, as it continued to improve customer service and retention.
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Motorola 2Q earnings climb, revenue stabilizes
NEW YORK (AP) - Motorola Inc. on Thursday reported a sharply higher profit for the second quarter and stabilized its long revenue decline as its strategy of focusing on smart phones like the Droid bore fruit. Co-CEO Greg Brown said he expects the company to post a revenue increase for the ...
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HTC Desire Android 2.2 Froyo update landing this weekend
HTC plans to roll out Android 2.2 Froyo to Desire devices the weekend, according to an email we've just received. HTC has added a few of its own touches to the update, including a revamped caller ID app, an App Sharing widget, and support for 720p video recording. iTunes support will also be included through HTC Sync. The update is expected to be pushed out over the air to unlocked versions ...
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Son on phone with mom during fatal attack
BALTIMORE, July 28 (UPI) -- A Florida woman says she was on the phone with her son when he was fatally wounded in Baltimore. BALTIMORE - Parenting - Mothers - Home - Family
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Motorola profits up sharply
NEW YORK - MOTOROLA posted a six-fold increase in quarterly net profit on Thursday and an optimistic outlook for its mobile phone division ahead of its separation next year. Motorola reported a second-quarter net profit of US$162 million (S$220 million), or nine cents per share, compared to US$26 million, or one cent per share, a year ago. Wall Street analysts had been expecting eight cents per ...
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Android App's Data Collection Raises Mobile-Security Questions
An Android app's data-collection practice has raised concerns about user privacy and security on mobile phones.
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LG plunges into red on handset losses
LG Electronics, the world’s no.3 handset firm, has posted a 90% plunge in operating profit as it struggles to find a winning smartphone.
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Will Apple kill Mouse?
BANGALORE, INDIA: Apple Inc, has launched its new Magic Trackpad, the first multi-touch trackpad designed to work with your Mac desktop computer. The new product, which analysts believe can replace the computer mouse , uses the multi-touch technology on the MacBook Pro and supports a full set of gestures, giving you a whole new way to control and interact with what’s on the your screen.
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Touch or keyboard, is there's only one way to sort this out?
Ahonen has, as usual with his discussions, gone into detail on the issue of “Touch v Keyboard†with numbers, market insight, and a well thought out conclusion. Here’s how he frames the post.
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Cell-phone bar hopping
Cell-phone coverage in Cambria and on the North Coast has been notoriously porous, drawing numerous complaints over a long period of time from residents, visitors and emergency responders.
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Why Windows Phone 7 Is Doomed
Oh Lord, let me count the ways. No surprises here, but it's a huge blow all the same; HP has confirmed to CNBC that it will use exclusively its own webOS software in its smartphones. HP, of course, acquired said webOS when it purchased Palm earlier this summer. HP clearly plans to go big with smartphones and all bets are on webOS. This makes sense. We all saw it coming a mile away when HP ...
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LG Ally Video Previewed
The budget-friendly LG Ally QWERTY touch slider is powered by Android 2.1. Check it out in our video preview.
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Gap exists in mobile app development
Findings of global survey that polled mobile users show developers can do better to target female gamers and create utility-type applications, says Singapore-based BuzzCity.
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Nokia launches zero interest EMI scheme on handsets in Ahmedabad
In a scheme that would help Nokia consumers to afford handset and accessories in the price range of Rs 7,000 - Rs 35,000, the Finnish mobile handset major has announced the launch of its Easy EMI in Ahmedabad wherein consumers can pay for handsets in three equal monthly installments (EMI) at zero percent interest. The scheme will be available through over 176 Nokia Priority Partners (NPPs ...
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HTC hires former Sony Ericsson veterans as top executives
HTC has appointed former Sony Ericsson executives Ron Louks and Kouji Kodera as chief strategy officer and chief product officer, respectively.
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Sprint Updating EVO 4G To Android 2.2
Sprint on Thursday announced that it will be the first wireless carrier in the U.S. to distribute Android 2.2 Froyo to the HTC EVO 4G starting on August 3.
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Cell-phone bar hopping
Cell-phone coverage in Cambria and on the North Coast has been notoriously porous, drawing numerous complaints over a long period of time from residents, visitors and emergency responders.
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Gap exists in mobile app development
Findings of global survey that polled mobile users show developers can do better to target female gamers and create utility-type applications, says Singapore-based BuzzCity.
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3G user numbers not so hot
Chinese 3G operators may be licking their chops as the watch more and more people fondling their flashy new iPads and iPhone 4s across China. But, they may be abruptly awoken from their profit-laden dreams when they check their user database for the number of local 3G subscribers.
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BlueAnt Q2 Bluetooth headset now available
BlueAnt has a bunch of Bluetooth headsets and hands free kits that it has been offering for a long time. I have played with a bunch of the firms gear over the years and the stuff is typically top notch. BlueAnt has announced the availability of its latest Bluetooth headset called the Q2. The Q2 has next-gen voice control and text-to-speech technology inside. The headset also integrates with ...
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Sprint 'Peel' FCC Sighting Suggests 3G iPod Touch Case
Well this is interesting. Back in April, Sprint caused a bit of buzz by promoting an iPad case that converted a built-in superfast 4G data connection into a Wi-Fi signal for use with up to five devices. The idea was that you could plop your Wi-Fi iPad into the case and use Sprint's connection for [...]
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HTC looks to ship 6.5 million smartphones in 3Q10
HTC expects its smartphone shipments to reach 6.5 million units in the third quarter of 2010, an increase of 132% from a year earlier, while revenues will grow 15.7% sequentially and 106% on year to NT$70 billion (US$218.8 million) in the same period. Shipments of 5.4 million units and revenues of NT$60.5 billion in the second quarter were both quarterly records.
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LG says Android tablet due out in Q4
LG Electronics plans to launch its first tablet device in the fourth quarter, running Google's Android mobile software, it said Thursday.
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LG Says Android Tablet Due out in Q4
LG plans to launch its first tablet device in the fourth quarter, running Google's Android mobile software, it said Thursday. Android - Tablet - Google - LG Group - Handhelds
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Bluetooth 4.0 to show up in laptops, gadgets later this year
IDG News Service - The Bluetooth 4.0 low-power wireless networking specification has been approved, which means the technology may start appearing in devices such as smart meters and laptops later this year, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group reported earlier this month.
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Bluetooth 4.0 to show up in laptops, gadgets later this year
IDG News Service - The Bluetooth 4.0 low-power wireless networking specification has been approved, which means the technology may start appearing in devices such as smart meters and laptops later this year, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group reported earlier this month.
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A J.D. Power and Associates report lists T-Mobile USA the top customer services provider among the largest wireless carriers in the U.S.
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The sadly flawed Symbian world top-end line-up - looking to the N8
In this feature, I've been taking a long hard look at the top-end smartphones in the Symbian powered world over the last three years, pointing out their flaws and frailties , and - where appropriate - pointing out what should have been done to fix things up.
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