Archive for October, 2009

Google adds free GPS navigation to mobile phones

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Internet giant Google unveiled a free navigation system for mobile phones Wednesday in a move seen as a potential challenge to the makers of standalone GPS navigation devices.

New Handsets from T-Mobile

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

T-Mobile announced that it will soon release a number of new handsets, that includes a variation of the myTouch. By the name of T-Mobile myTouch 3G Fender Limited Edition, the new product will sport a wood-grain finish to mimic a guitar’s look and adds a 3.5mm headset jack. This version ...

Nokia sues Apple for patent infringement

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

HELSINKI/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Top global cellphone maker Nokia Oyj on Thursday charged Apple Inc with infringing Nokia patents, accusing the iPhone maker of trying to hitch a "free-ride" on Nokia's technology investments.

Motorola’s Next MotoBlur Handset, Calgary.

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

If you were excited for the cliq, Motorola (NYSE: MOT)’s first Android handset and introduction of their custom blur user interface/service, you might want to check out these snapshots of the Calgary before signing a T-Mobile (NYSE: DT) contract. The Calgary looks a little different than the first couple of ...

Verizon’s First Android Goes After Apple iPhone iDon’ts

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

An Android is targeting Apple's iPhone. Verizon Wireless has begun running ads comparing the iPhone to its upcoming Droid, a Motorola-made phone based on Google's Android 2.0 open-source operating system.

What is that? A Wooden Cellphone??!!

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

NTT DoCoMo is experimenting with using compressed wooden cases for cell phones. The Japanese operator showed off two prototype Touch Wood handsets, including one working model, that have cypress cases at the Ceatec exhibition in Chiba, Japan.

Nokia Reveals Netbook Pricing, Introduces New Handsets

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

Nokia has introduced two new phones loaded with music features and revealed the pricing of its upcoming Booklet 3G netbook at its ongoing Nokia World conference in Germany.