Acer Android Tablets
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010Acer, the world's number two PC manufacturer, has unveiled a range of tablet computers to help it compete with Apple's iPad, wading into the fast-growing market.
Archive for November, 2010
Acer, the world's number two PC manufacturer, has unveiled a range of tablet computers to help it compete with Apple's iPad, wading into the fast-growing market.
App-centric iPhone Model Overrated
Monday, November 29th, 2010The head of BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) fired a shot at rival Apple, slamming the notion that smartphones need "apps". "You don't need an app for the web," RIM chief executive Jim Balsillie said during an on-stage interview at a Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco.
The App To Fight Cancer
Sunday, November 28th, 2010The iPhone has been drafted into the fight against cancer. The phone's multitudinous user base in Australia now has easy access to up-to-the-minute and location specific advice on UV levels, and when sun protection is necessary.
Google Will Turn Your Mobile Into A ‘Tap and Pay’ Wallet
Thursday, November 25th, 2010A new Google mobile phone embedded with a chip that makes it a virtual wallet so people can "tap and pay" is poised to make its debut, the internet giant's chief said.
A Village In India Bans Mobiles To Unwed Women
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010A northern Indian village has banned unmarried women from using mobile phones for fear they will arrange forbidden marriages that are often punished by death, a local official said Wednesday.
Which Smartphone Is For Me?
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010Today's smartphones are smarter than ever. Just about anything you can do with a computer you can do on a smartphone and it also works as an in-car sat-nav. Oh, and you can make phone calls, too.
Nokia Acknowledges N8 Power Problem
Monday, November 22nd, 2010The world's leading mobile phone maker Nokia acknowledged on Friday some of its new flagship N8 smartphones, which it hopes will help re-take lost market share, are simply dying.
Are Smartphones Making Us Stupid?
Sunday, November 21st, 2010We could blithely drive into a lake if instructed by a GPS device. We leap from one website link to another, scanning instead of reading. We can barely add a few numbers without a calculator.
Google Brings Turn By Turn Navigation Maps Down Under
Thursday, November 18th, 2010Google Australia today switched on turn-by-turn navigation for users running Google's smartphone operating system, Android. Google Maps Navigation is a feature of Google Maps for Android that provides voice-guided turn-by-turn directions.
Hasbro Unveils 3D Device For iPhone
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010If you’ve ever wanted to view 3D content on your iPhone or iPod touch, Hasbro has you covered. The toy-maker has just unveiled its newest creation, My3D, a pair of 3D glasses with a slot for an iPhone or iPod touch. It promises to deliver 3D content and 360-degree gaming.