Monday, September 20, 2010

Android lockdown: Thanks Linus

lefty.crupps' GNUski bacon: "The current lockdown of Linux based devices (including Android phones, TiVo, and many many consumer devices) is due, simply, to the Linux developers' unwillingness to update their code to the GPLv3 license."
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HTC Lexikon Specs, Photo Leaked

The HTC Lexikon for Verizon Wireless will be a slightly higher-end version of the HTC Desire Z.
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Sprint brings faster 4G wireless service to Orlando

It will take years for the fourth-generation wireless technology to expand across the country. Sprint Nextel launched Monday its 4G wireless service in Orlando, the third city in Florida to get the technology that's advertised to be much faster and better than what's available now.
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Best Sprint Cell Phones

We’ve rounded up our picks for the best Sprint cell phones to help you make the best decision when shopping for your next mobile companion.
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Bottom Line: There are already 70 million+ "Facebook Phone" users

This weekend, TechCrunch reported that popular social networking site Facebook was secretly creating its own branded mobile phone , and that executives Joe Hewitt and Matthew Papakipos were working on the project under the radar of most of Facebook's staff.
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HTC eyes expansion in EMEA region to boost market share

HTC eyes expansion in EMEA region to boost market share
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Android smartphone review: Samsung Fascinate Galaxy S phone on Verizon

It says a lot for a phone when we still love it the fourth time around. Verizon is the last of the big four US carriers to pick up the Samsung Galaxy S, this time known as the Fascinate. ...
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Verizon Wireless Adds Mobile Recovery Application To Total Equipment Coverage Program

Detroit - Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the largest, most reliable voice and 3G data network, and Asurion, a global leader in technology protection services, today announced Mobile Recoveryâ„¢, a web- and phone-based application that can help customers in the event they lose or misplace their phones.
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Nokia delays flagship N8 smart phone again

Nokia, the world's top cellphone maker, said on Tuesday it had for the second time decided to delay the start of sales at its flagship N8 model. Nokia - Flagship - Mobile phone - Smartphone - Mobile
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Sony Ericsson W995 8GB Black (Used)


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Motorola Milestone XT720 Speed Boost Coming

There are a number of options available to consumers when it comes to Android phones. One option is the Motorola Milestone XT720 but some may cringe at the thought of shelling out a couple of hundred dollars on a smartphone that comes with a CPU that has a clock speed of 550MHz, especially when there [...]
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BlackBerry optimistic on resolving data dispute

The head of BlackBerry maker Research in Motion says he's optimistic that the company can resolve disputes with India, the United Arab Emirates and other countries over data security.
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Mitchell Adds GPS Functionality to WorkCenter(TM) Dispatch

Industry's Leading End-to-End Integrated Physical Damage Solution Adds GPS Integration With Garmin to Improve Field Appraiser Productivity
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How to add phone to iPad capabilities before Apple

Q: I recently got an iPad and have been thoroughly satisfied with it, except for one thing: It doesn't have a built-in phone. Do you think that in the future Apple will sell a combined iPad/iPhone, and in the meantime, is there a way to turn my 3G iPad into a... Apple - IPhone - IPad - Smartphone - Handhelds
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HTC Android tablet may pack Tegra 2, 720p screen

HTC's rumored Android 3.0 tablet may aim for the high end of the space to claim an edge over Apple. A purported leak from component suppliers has it getting a very sharp 1280x720 screen as well as NVIDIA's dual-core Tegra 250 processor to drive it. The Digitimes contacts also gave it an unusually large 2GB of RAM and 32GB of built-in flash storage.... Android - Tablet - Handhelds - Nvidia ...
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LG launches New Optimus Smartphones

LG Optimus One LG Electronics launched LG Optimus One and LG Optimus Chic, two smartphones from the company’s Optimus series of smart devices. These new smartphones are among the earliest units to launch with Android 2.2, Froyo, the latest version of the Android platform, which allows for two to three times faster and smoother internet browsing, web-page loading, application pop-ups and multi ...
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Nokia N8 launch delayed for final tweaks

Nokia pushes back the launch of the N8 smartphone to make some last-minute adjustments. Originally posted at Dialed In
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Sanyo Electric mulls expansion for lithium-ion battery plant

Sanyo Electric Co., the world's biggest maker of rechargeable batteries, may expand a plant making next-generation batteries by 40 percent next year as demand soars for pollution-free vehicles, an official said. The Panasonic Corp.-controlled company may produce an additional 300,000 to 400,000 cells a month in 2011 at a newly completed lithium-ion battery plant in Kasai, Hyogo Prefecture, as ...
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Sony Ericsson W995 8GB Black (Used)


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Samsung Mobile Expands Galaxy Product Portfolio with Launch of Samsung Galaxy Tabâââ with Multiple U.S. Carriers


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Samsung HMX-T10

SAMSUNG’S HMX-T10 is a full HD camcorder which comes with a 20-degree Slanted Lens to prevent arm or wrist discomfort while recording.
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Sprint Launches 4G Service in Orlando

Sprint (NYSE:S) officially launched 4G in Orlando today. The next generation in wireless ...
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Samsung Pitching Its Tablet As More Mobile Than The iPad [Video]

Samsung has a new ad for the Galaxy Tab, and it's a refreshing look for Android.
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New tech puts young, old in touch with games

IPhone app developers have created hundreds of programs aimed at young children taking advantage of the intuitive touch screen interface.
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HTC HD7 Windows Phone Might Debut in Mid October

A document leaking out of a European wireless carrier indicates that the HTC HD7 is going to be released around the middle of next month. This is expected to be among the first crop of devices running Microsoft Windows Phone 7 .
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Press Release - VerySoftware releases Drunk App for iPhone and iPod touch

UK based VerySoftware today released Drunk App 1.0 for iPhone and iPod touch. Drunk App is a great free joke app to amuse your friends. Secretly run Drunk App on your or your friend's iPhone or iPod touch, and make them question how sober they really are as the screen goes crazy.
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Sprint Launches 4G Service in Orlando

Sprint (NYSE:S) officially launched 4G in Orlando today. The next generation in wireless ...
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Windows Phone 7: Won't find it at Verizon or Sprint this year

Windows Phone 7, which debuts next month, will not available on Verizon Wireless or Sprint until 2011. Verizon Wireless - Sprint Nextel - Windows Mobile - Microsoft - Windows Phone 7
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New Cell Phone App Aims to Keep Roads Safe and Eyes on the Road

An Orlando, Florida man has invented a BlackBerry app that prevents texting while driving. George Distler said NOTXT uses the device's GPS to determine when a vehicle is going more than 10 mph.
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Book mobile: Access West Palm library on your phone

Book mobile: Access West Palm library on your phone
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How to add phone to iPad capabilities before Apple

Q: I recently got an iPad and have been thoroughly satisfied with it, except for one thing: It doesn't have a built-in phone. Do you think that in the future Apple will sell a combined iPad/iPhone, and in the meantime, is there a way to turn my 3G iPad into a... Apple - IPad - IPhone - Smartphones - Handhelds
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Droidthing Compares Android Phones and Tablets Based on Your Needs [Buying Guide]

# buyingguide You want an Android phone, but that's the only thing you know for sure. Which phones have physical keyboards, decent cameras, and are available on your carrier, or unlocked? Webapp Droidthing provides a toggle-switched comparison of all your Android phone options. More »
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HTC Tablet in Q1 2011?

Doing the rounds at the mill today is a rumor that HTC is developing a tablet and that it will be ready in Q1 2011.
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Windows Phone 7 initially on GSM, then CDMA in 2011


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Windows Phone 7 to start on GSM, then CDMA in 2011


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Farmington woman gets prison time for violating probation

FARMINGTON â€" A Farmington woman has beensentenced to time in prison for violating the probation shereceived for stealing from a local VFW post.
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Samsung Mobile Expands Galaxy Product Portfolio with Launch of Samsung Galaxy Tabâââ with Multiple U.S. Carriers


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SANYO Arranges Exclusive Cold Chain Discount At the 3rd Makro Retailer Alliance during September 16-19

SANYO (Thailand) Co., Ltd., would like invite grocery stores that look for business development and distribution opportunity, as well as general audiences to enjoy SANYO commercial cold chain promotio
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Sprint 4G WiMAX network spreads to Nashville, Tennessee

Today Sprint announced that its 4G WiMAX network is now available in Nashville, Tennessee. Sprint's 4G network is now available in over 40 cities across the United States. Sprint customers in Nashville can purchase the Samsung Epic 4G, the HTC EVO 4G, or a host of Sprint's 4G mobile broadband modems to take advantage of the network. Read the full story here.
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Best Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro Silver Contract Offers

The Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro Silver is the follow up to the stylish Vivaz with a high definition viewing experience. This gorgeous looking Smartphone with an added slide out QWERTY keyboard.
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Kensington intros Bluetooth Keyboard Case for iPad

Kensington has demoed its upcoming Bluetooth Keyboard Case for the Apple iPad. The keyboard is built into the case, much like the Sena Bluetooth Keyboard case, which effectively turns the iPad into a touch screen netbook. Short cuts to iPad functions such as the homescreen button and media playback functions are included on the keyboard. To power the keyboard, the case integrates a built-in ...
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Police use phone GPS to guide lost Neenah man out of the woods

WINCHESTER A 50-year-old Neenah man who spent Tuesday night in the woods after his GPS unit failed was guided out Wednesday morning using GPS coordinates from his cell phone.
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Farmington woman gets prison time for violating probation

FARMINGTON â€" A Farmington woman has beensentenced to time in prison for violating the probation shereceived for stealing from a local VFW post.
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Intel Presents the OCS1 at IDF 2010


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Motorola Droid 2 Review: Rebooting the Droid

The launch of the first Motorola Droid was a watershed moment for the Android platform and Motorola alike. The original Droid’s masculine and modern industrial design showed the world that the nearly-finished handset maker hadn’t lost the ability to craft sexy hardware, and Android’s 2.0 release brought a host of new features and polish. The original Droid has weathered its time as Verizon’s ...
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Blackberry reports handset sales of over 12 million

BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIM) has reported sales of 12.1 million handsets in its second fiscal quarter results.
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