Thursday, December 16, 2010

Palm Springs Modernism Week (February 17-27, 2011) Launches New Website Design and i-Phone App

Palm Springs, CA (December 15, 2010) -- Palm Springs Modernism Week has just launched a new, dynamic and user-friendly website and i-Phone App that will provide useful up-to-date information on events, tickets and new exciting developments as they happen. (PRWeb December 16, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/12/prweb4903424.htm
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The Samsung Galaxy S Delivers An Excellent Range Of Features

Seen by many as the main rival to the Apple iPhone 4, the Samsung Galaxy S boasts an impressive spec list which includes a 5 megapixel camera, heaps of internal storage, and one of the most impressive touchscreens on the market. The dimensions of the handset are 122.4x 64.2 in order to accommodate the 4 inch screen. It is surprisingly slimline, however, at just 9.9mm and light weight at 119 ...
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Android app Tell My Geo helps track loved ones

Iconosys releases its latest safety-related app to help adults and caregivers looking after those with dementia to keep track of their loved ones.
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Steam Cleaner, Cell Phones, Games Among Items Stolen

Ashley County Sheriff detectives are investigating the theft of equipment and a residential and vehicular burglary that took place during separate incidents recently.
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NewPotato TuneLink Auto Brings Bluetooth Audio to Your Car

While portable audio has been making major strides, and home audio has been doing its best to keep up, car audio has had a difficult time keeping up. Most cars still include CD players, and who listens to CDs anymore? NewPotato Technologies hopes to help get us out of the antiquated audio rut with their [...]
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BlackBerry makers' profit up 45%

TORONTO: Research in Motion Ltd. , the maker of the BlackBerry, on Thursday said its third-quarter earnings jumped 45 percent as sales keep surging overseas despite tough competition in the smart-phone market.
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Blog - An Old Name in a New Market

Italy's Olivetti hopes its "OliPad" touch-screen tablet attracts business customers. The Italian company Olivetti made a name for itself in the 20th century with beautifully designed products like the Lettera 22 typewriter, which is on display at the New York Museum of Modern Art, and innovations such as the Programma 101, an early programmable calculator that was first shown in 1965. In the ...
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BlackBerry maker Research in Motion beats analyst estimates on revenue

Research in Motion (RIM), the maker of the BlackBerry mobile phone, has beaten analyst estimates on third-quarter revenue.
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The Mobile Phone Gift Giverâs Checklist

Our 12 days of perfect Christmas planning today tackles one of the more common present options: giving a mobile phone. It’s a popular and often welcome choice, but make sure it really is the gift that keeps on giving by working through this checklist. (more…)
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Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network in Whitman, Massachusetts

WHITMAN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and Internet access in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network. Earlier this year the company earned recognition from J.D. Power and Associates for “Highest Call Quality Performance among Wireless Cell Phone Users in the Northeast” *. Consumer ...
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Sprint Kicks-off the Holiday Season in New York City with Gowalla

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sprint and Gowalla bring users in New York City the chance to start off the New Year by giving away Epic 4G phones with all the advantages that Sprint’s new 4G network has to offer.
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Cell numbers going public just a hoax

Dear Action Line: I just received this e-mail and am wondering if it is an urban legend or a fact that we will have to deal with it. - R.H., Tulsa.
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Nokia files more patent complaints against Apple

Nokia has filed 13 more patent infringement claims against Apple in Europe. Filings relate to touch user interface, on-device app stores, and much more. Originally posted at The Digital Home
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Android Honeycomb: "We Don't Need No Stinking Buttons"

If you thought Android 2.3, AKA Gingerbread, was already going to be a huge update for Android, you're right. In fact, it's going to completely change the way people design Android phones.Google's...
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Can Windows Phone 7 match elegance, versatility of iOS and Android?

It has taken forever, but Microsoft's overhauled mobile platform is finally here. The stakes have changed drastically since its last major update. Smart phones have taken over as the mobile device of choice for consumers, with the Apple iPhone and Google's Android OS duking it out for supremacy. So does Windows Phone 7 have what it takes to make this a three-way battle? Yes and no.
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Cell tower variance issue to go back to zoning board

The Cellco Partnershipâs application for a use variance to build a cell tower on the Petersonâs Nursery property on Route 206 at Province Line Road will return to the township Zoning Board of Adjustment next week.
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A GPS Journey With Snoop Dogg And Darth Vader

How hacking into TomTom's software helped one company unlock the world of superstar navigators.
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Deal of the Day â Save $210 on an Unlocked Sony Ericsson Xperia Android Phone

The LogicBUY deal for today gives you $210 instant savings when you purchase the unlocked Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 3G Android phone. This phone is running Android 1.6 OS and has 2G/3G connectivity, Bluetooth, 128MB internal memory, and a 3” 480 X 320 touchscreen. A 3.15 megapixel camera and a microSD card slot complete with [...]
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Windows Phone 7 outnumbered 100:1 in web traffic

Windows Phone 7 has yet to garner enough web traffic to be meaningful compared to its rivals, Chitika said today. While overall on the increase, the platform so far has never passed 0.45 percent of requests on Chitika's ad network. Android outnumbers it by a ratio of 100 to one at about 40 percent....
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T-Mobile keeps pushing 3G into 4G territory, up to 650Mbps

T-Mobile USA and an infrastructure partner are trying to extend the life of the 3G HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) standard by developing standards that could make speeds of over 650Mbps possible . HSPA is the fully realized 3G flavor of GSM, the dominant worldwide mobile standard. T-Mobile and Nokia Siemens Networks had their proposal accepted for study by the 3GPP mobile standards organization ...
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Nokia N8 Review

The N8 is Nokia’s big stab at fighting the iPhone and Android onslaught in premium markets like Europe and the United States, much as the BlackBerry Torch is to RIM. On paper it looks like it has a fighting chance: The N8 has a high-quality 3.5-inch touch screen, 12-megapixel camera, 16GB of internal memory, and [...]
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Sprint May Phase Out Nextel Brand Following Network Upgrade

Sprint Nextel Corp., the third- largest U.S. mobile-phone carrier, may phase out the Nextel brand following a planned $5 billion network upgrade that will do away with the brand’s underlying technology.
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Verizon, WRC Team Up to Give Children a Great Christmas

Donations made at a few local Verizon Wireless stores can help more moms and kids have a good Christmas. Verizon is teaming up with the Women's Resource Center in Traverse City to collect books and toys at stores throughout the region.
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Motorola Droid Pro and Droid 2 Global No Longer Available from Best Buy

Best Buy, one of the largest independent sellers of mobile phones in the U.S., is no longer offering two of Verizon's most recent models. This is reportedly a result of a disagreement between the retailer and the wireless carrier over pricing.
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Get Plugged in with CellularDR.com Cell Phone Charger Connector Repair Service

A cell phone with a charger port problem is one that will definitely need to be fixed. Over time, cellphone charge ports wear down and come loose among other things. CellularDR.com can fix most cellular phone charger port problems in 3 easy steps. Glendale, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) December 14, 2010 As a company known for providing exceptional cell phone repair service, CellularDR.com has extended its ...
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Sony Ericsson Zylo Can Be Yours Along With A Free LCD TV As Orange Panther Pronounced Its Mobile Phone Deals

Are you a music lover Do you love humming different tunes Sony Ericsson has something to offer to the people who love to get hooked to the music. Sony Ericsson Zylo, the smart phone is armed with 4.0 walkman player capable of playing diverse files. It promises to enrich you with an exhilarating experience when you engage in listening to music. Sony Ericsson Zylo facilitates social networking ...
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Android, iPhone users outpace BlackBerry, Symbian users in data usage

It's no surprise that iPhone and Android users are using more data today than the iPhone users of two years ago (when there were no popular Android devices). But a recent report from Arieso, a British firm that provides cellular carriers software to optimize their network performance, does contain surprises, and it reveals how much people are using data services on their cellular devices.
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Steam Cleaner, Cell Phones, Games Among Items Stolen

Ashley County Sheriff detectives are investigating the theft of equipment and a residential and vehicular burglary that took place during separate incidents recently.
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Fossil watch concept uses Bluetooth to pull info from your smartphone

Watches with Bluetooth inside that can show you data from your smartphone are nothing new. Most of the watches I have seen have been from lesser known brands though. Fossil is a well known brand of watch with some nice looking and stylish offerings that are generally affordable by the average geek. Fossil has shown [...]
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FOX NEWS: The Best Touch Screen Gadget

Think of it as this season's digital Goldilocks question: Which size touch screen is just right for you?
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DeNA Group and Samsung Partner to Offer DeNAâs Mobage Platform to Samsung Smartphones Globally

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DeNA Co., Ltd., the global leader in mobile social games has partnered with Samsung to offer its Mobage social gaming platform, spearheaded by ngmoco, on Samsung’s Android handsets worldwide.
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HTC Wildfire - A Perfect Alternative To Other Mid Range Smartphones

Consumers enjoy the Android 2.1 operating system and LCD capacitive touch screen. The HTC Wildfire is also able to receive an OS upgrade to Adroid 2.2 Froyo, further adding to its appeal. The 5 megapixel camera is also one of the impressive hardware features of the phone. The phone is stylish, feature rich, and surprisingly affordable, no doubt contributing to its success thus far. With ...
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T-Mobile already cutting Samsung Galaxy Tab, Vibrant prices

T-Mobile today quietly cut prices permanently on some of Samsung's Android devices unusually early. Its version of the Galaxy Tab is now the least expensive of any US carrier when attached to a contract, dropping $50 to $350. The Vibrant has itself dropped down to $150 on similar terms....
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Police use GPS in phone to find stolen truck

BLOOMFIELD TWP. â€" Two men are being questioned by investigators after a truck containing $40,000 worth of tools was stolen and found at a home in Detroit.
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indiePub Announces Mobile Games Competition Winners

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Online independent gaming community indiePub, sponsored by video game publisher Zoo Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZOOG), today announced the winners of its recent Mobile Games Competition. Selected from forty original game entries, SteamBirds was selected as the Grand Prize winner for its overall presentation, mechanics and gameplay. Four Public Recognition winners in ...
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