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Fri, 16 May 2008 03:13:00 GMT

Fido Slashes Prices on Windows Mobile Smartphones

Posted by Rocco Augusto in 'Smartphone News' @ 12:15 PM 'I was flipping through my local newspaper today when I saw a full page ad for Fido. Even though the Windows Mobile smartphones from Fido haven't even been out for that long, the Canadian dog is
Fri, 16 May 2008 03:13:00 GMT

Intel backtracks on Atom iPhone claims

After a German exec seemed to suggest that Apple would use the Atom chip in an upcoming iPhone or tablet-like device, Intel has been doing its best to stop the surrounding rumors. The comments came from Intel Germany's Hannes Schwaderer as part of an
Fri, 16 May 2008 03:08:00 GMT

Intel denies report of Atom-based iPhone in the pipeline

Intel has emphatically denied a report that Apple is planning to use its Atom processor in a future version of the iPhone. On Wednesday, our sister site ZDNet.de reported that the head of Intel's German operations told reporters that Apple was planning
Fri, 16 May 2008 03:07:00 GMT

BlackBerry Becomes Security Token Device

Sponsored by HP Networks are more than vehicles to transport e-mail and Web pages. In a global economy where information crosses the globe in an instant, and where Web-based applications power business, it's more important than ever to ensure your
Fri, 16 May 2008 03:06:00 GMT

AT&T begins to choke iPhone purchases

It's another sign of the impending update to Apple's mobile phone: AT&T, the device's US carrier, has informed its retail staff to limit sales of the iPhone to customers. Effective yesterday, customers can only purchase one phone at a time. This matches
Fri, 16 May 2008 03:06:00 GMT

A hundred bucks turns a BlackBerry into a Garmin navigator

Garmin announced a new lifetime offer to Research in Motion BlackBerry smartphone owners: its complete turn-by-turn, voice direction service for a one-time fee of $99.99, for the life of their BlackBerrys. The deal will also give BlackBerry owners access
Fri, 16 May 2008 03:04:00 GMT

Review: Olympus LS-10 Linear PCM Handheld Recorder

It is compact - about the size of a cell phone - and it looks quite similar to those handheld tape recorders we see print journalists carrying, but inside, there's an important difference-it is capable of producing pcm sound files in 44.1kHz, 48kHz or
Fri, 16 May 2008 03:03:00 GMT

Review: Touch - HTC's Answer to the iPhone

asting a novel touch interface, the Touch was heralded in breathless headlines as the 'iPhone Killer' even before it reached our shores. But it really doesn't live up to that hype. Rather than showing up the iPhone, the Touch shows how much Apple got
Fri, 16 May 2008 03:04:00 GMT

Review: BlackBerry - ColorWare Custom Paint Job

Now that I have gotten that out of the way there are two big considerations to point out before you run to the ColorWare site and order yours: Time and expense. A ColorWare custom paint job is expensive to send your BlackBerry away to get painted, the
Fri, 16 May 2008 03:03:00 GMT

Intel denies report of Atom-based iPhone in the pipeline

Intel has emphatically denied a report that Apple is planning to use its Atom processor in a future version of the iPhone. On Wednesday, our sister site ZDNet.de reported that the was planning to use the Atom chip in a larger version of the iPhone, due
Fri, 16 May 2008 02:42:00 GMT

Apple says online stores out of iPhones

iPhone (File Photo)Photo Gallery>>> BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhuanet) -- Apple Inc. says its online stores in the United States and United Kingdom are sold out of the iPhone, an indication supplies are being winnowed ahead of the launch of the device's next
Fri, 16 May 2008 02:20:00 GMT

RIM introduces Bold, new BlackBerry model

RIM unveiled the Bold, its first major new BlackBerry model in more than a year. (File Photo)Photo Gallery>>> BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhuanet) -- Shares of Research In Motion Ltd. rose to a new all-time high Monday as the smart-phone maker unveiled the Bold,
Fri, 16 May 2008 02:20:00 GMT

iPhone is likely to shake up Aust mobile market -report

- Whether you think it's the ultimate geek gadget or the most over-hyped device in history, the iPhone is certain to shake up the Australian mobile market. In January 2007, the Apple iPhone was unveiled at the Mac World Expo in San Francisco, and
Fri, 16 May 2008 02:06:00 GMT

Touch-screen BlackBerry coming

TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd (RIM.TO)(RIMM.O) plans to launch a touch-screen version of the wireless e-mail device in the third quarter as an answer to Apple Inc's (AAPL.O) iPhone, the Wall Street Journal reported on
Fri, 16 May 2008 02:06:00 GMT

Movers roundup: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Palm

May 15, from AP Financial News: WASHINGTON (AP) â?? Shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac dipped, then recovered Thursday, as Senate lawmakers tried to reach a deal to give the government enhanced powers over the two mortgage finance companies. NEW
Fri, 16 May 2008 02:03:00 GMT

US operator limits iPhone sales

AT&T, the exclusive operator for the iPhone in the US, has had a memo leaked stating customers will only be allowed to buy one of Apple's devices per person in the coming weeks. It looks likely the stock-control is to keep supplies fresh for the
Fri, 16 May 2008 01:46:00 GMT

BlackBerry Bold 9000

th May 2008 Representing an evolution of the existing devices rather than a revolutionary new handset, the BlackBerry Bold (also called the BlackBerry 9000) combines GPS, WiFi and 3G support in a classic BlackBerry layout, with a number of other
Fri, 16 May 2008 01:40:00 GMT

Handmark Unveils New Games and Applications for BlackBerry Smartphones

Handmark today announced new, exclusive applications for BlackBerry smartphones including Bible translations; a new ringtone application, Ringtone Junkie; as well as best-selling games from Astraware, the Handmark Game Studio. 'A rapidly growing number
Fri, 16 May 2008 01:34:00 GMT

BlackBerry mixes it with Apple

The all-conquering business mobile now has designs on the rest of your life. By Claudine Beaumont We're going to be enjoying some titanic battles this summer: athletes will be pushing through the pain barrier in Beijing to come home with a gold medal;
Fri, 16 May 2008 01:34:00 GMT

Apple Executives to Showcase Mac OS X Leopard and OS X iPhone Development Platforms

at WWDC 2008 Keynote Apple today announced that a team of Apple executives, led by CEO Steve Jobs, will kick off the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) with a keynote address beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 9, 2008 at San
Fri, 16 May 2008 01:34:00 GMT

Pen for iPod Touch and iPhone

Brightonnet of Japan one of the leading maker of iPod accessories is releasing a new product which aims to complement the multitouch interface on the iPhone and iPod touch. Details of the product: It is very convenient for carrying around at compact /
Fri, 16 May 2008 01:30:00 GMT

iPod and iPhone connectivity now available on Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines announced the first flights featuring iPod and iPhone connectivity on KrisWorld starting this week on its newly reconfigured, all-Business Class Airbus A340-500 flights between New York and Singapore, and between Los Angeles and
Fri, 16 May 2008 01:27:00 GMT

UBS Downgrades Palm to Sell, Cites Competitive Threats

UBS analyst Maynard Um today cut his rating on Palm (PALM) to Sell from Neutral, with an unchanged $5 price target. Um says Palm is on track for some new products in the August and November quarters, but that Palm faces an increasingly competitive
Fri, 16 May 2008 01:27:00 GMT

RIM will launch touch-screen BlackBerry in Q3: report

TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd plans to launch a touch-screen version of the wireless e-mail device in the third quarter as an answer to Apple Inc's iPhone, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. The device, known as
Fri, 16 May 2008 01:01:00 GMT

Deutsche Telekom says 100,000 Apple iPhones sold in Germany to date

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Fri, 16 May 2008 00:31:00 GMT

Intel exec reportedly confirms Atom chip for Apple iPhone

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Fri, 16 May 2008 00:31:00 GMT

Apple patent application details iPhone server

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Fri, 16 May 2008 00:31:00 GMT

Ipaq 210 made by Flextronics

I sent my ipaq for servicing and it was shipped to 'HP c/o (care of) Solectron'. According to Wikipedia, Solectron is a subsidiary of Flextronics an outsourcing firm that produces the Zune, Xbox, Xbox 360. Is this a sign of the apocalypse?
Fri, 16 May 2008 00:25:00 GMT

IBM sells BlackBerry BI software

] - IBM has started selling software that lets customers access its Cognos business intelligence software via BlackBerry mobile devices. Device maker Research In Motion is encouraging businesses to create software specifically for the BlackBerry so that
Fri, 16 May 2008 00:25:00 GMT