Monthly ArchiveSeptember 2009
Uncategorized 30 Sep 2009 09:51 pm
Now syncing: Google history on mobile phones
Google made two significant enhancements to Google.com on mobile phones Wednesday.
The first, history sync, now makes it possible to carry over a record of your search queries when you switch between mobile and desktop versions of Google.com. Dubbed "Personalized Suggest," Google will now remember your searches and ...
Originally posted at Webware
Uncategorized 30 Sep 2009 09:24 pm
RIM launches TiVo for Blackberry
How long does it take to pump out an TiVo app for BlackBerry? One year, evidently, as RIM and TiVo have just announced the availability of TiVo for BlackBerry. Allowing BlackBerry users with a TiVo set-top box to view their program guide and remotely schedule the recording of their favorite shows, BlackBerry for TiVo sounds pretty great expect for one huge thing: you can’t watch what you’ve recorded. Yeah, yeah, it’s not a big deal to a lot of people, but the fact of the matter is that we’re living in something called the 21st Century, and in this day and age, your app damn well better learn to stream. We’re not saying that we’re abandoning all hope of streaming becoming a possibility in the future, but for now we guess we’re just going to have watch live TV through the Slingbox app. Joy. Hit the jump for BG’s thoughts on the app and some screenshots…
Uncategorized 30 Sep 2009 09:17 pm
T-Mobile makes Motorola CLIQ preorder and pricing official, $199.99 with contract
The wait is finally over: T-Mobile has just announced the Motorola CLIQ pre-order details as well as pricing. So, exactly when can you get your hands on Motorola’s come-back device? Presale orders start for existing customers on October 19 and goes through to November 1. The device will be hitting stores and be made available online the day after presales end — November 2. Unfortunately, those “free” rumors turned out to be, well, rumors as T-Mobile and Motorola are expecting $199 with a new contract and a data plan that starts at $24.99 per month (don’t forget data plans for smartphones are mandatory for T-Mobile, as if you’d buy this phone without one). With a 5MP camera, a nice UI and support for up to 32GB of memory expansion, it’s definitely a nice handset. We’re just not sure the pricing is correct… What do you guys (and girls) think?
Uncategorized 30 Sep 2009 09:02 pm
A Moto Barrage for Verizon
Motorola Barrage
(Credit: Motorola)Verizon Wireless rounded out its big day Wednesday by announcing the Motorola Barrage. The rugged flip phone joins the Samsung Razzle, the Nokia Shade, and the HTC Imagio as the newest handsets in the carrier's lineup. It goes on sale on October 1 for $129....
Originally posted at Dialed In Podcast
Uncategorized 30 Sep 2009 09:01 pm
Verizon Wireless introduces HTC Imagio
HTC Imagio
(Credit: Verizon Wireless)On Thursday, Verizon Wireless premiered the HTC Imagio, the carrier's first Windows Mobile 6.5 device and the first smartphone to support its V Cast Mobile TV service.
Known in inner circles by its codename, the HTC Whitestone, the Imagio is being billed as ...
Originally posted at Dialed In Podcast
Uncategorized 30 Sep 2009 09:01 pm
Nokia 2705 Shade comes to Verizon Wireless
Nokia 2705 Shade
(Credit: Verizon Wireless)The Nokia 2705 Shade is a new compact flip phone for Verizon Wireless. Surprisingly, you can buy the Shade with or without a camera, and you also have the choice of various Xpress-on changeable covers, which are sold separately.
Features include a 1,000-entry ...
Uncategorized 30 Sep 2009 09:01 pm
Verizon Wireless dazzles with the Razzle
Verizon Wireless Razzle
(Credit: Verizon Wireless)Verizon Wireless has just announced the Verizon Wireless Razzle, a phone that can tilt and swivel to fit both your messaging and music-playing needs. Developed by PCD, the phone's lower half twists to reveal either a full QWERTY keyboard or external music controls. ...
Dopplr Oy & Nokia & Press Release & acquisition 30 Sep 2009 06:32 pm
Nokia acquires mobile service provider Dopplr
Dopplr Oy is probably a name you have never heard before but this privately-held mobile service provider for international travelers just got picked up by Nokia. Dopplr is comprised of seven people with offices in London and Helsinki with unique knowledge in creating internet-based communities and showing their journeys, experience and tastes collectively on the web. If you are familiar with Dopplr.com you can rest assured knowing that the acquisition does not change the current Dopplr service.
[Via Nokia]
RITA & Verizon & email ban & hands-free & text ban & verizon wireless 30 Sep 2009 06:18 pm
Verizon Wireless says No to texting and emailing while driving
Tomorrow the U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) will be holding a Distracted Driving Summit in Washington D.C. and Verizon Wireless will there in full force. According to a Press Release issued by the carrier this afternoon, Verizon is offering their full support and cooperation for state and federal legislation that bans texting and emailing while driving. Back in 2001 in Illinois, Verizon was the first carrier to support state-wide legislation requiring drivers to use hands-free devices while talking and now today they are behind the movement to enact the nation’s first state-wide texting ban. If you have been disappointed with Verizon’s smartphone offerings its looks like you have one more reason to hate Big Red.
[Via Verizon Wireless]
Motorola & Motorola Sholes & Motorola Tao & Verizon & android & rumors & spy shots & verizon wireless 30 Sep 2009 06:07 pm
Spy Shots of the Android-powered Motorola Tao
Not ready to commit to T-mobile and the Motorola CLIQ, but still interested in Android and Motorola as your manufacturer of choice? If so the Motorola Tao (or Sholes) might be your ticket. The Tao became a confirmed Motorola device during the Motorola CLIQ event where the company said they would be releasing a second Android-based handset shortly. The future is now my friends thanks to Android 2.0, 854 x 480 pixel display, 3.5mm headphone jack and a 5-megapixel camera. According to the tipster who leaked the above spy shot on HowardForums, the Motorola Tao features a hardware QWERTY keyboard “like a HTC one”. The unfortunate news is that the Motorola Tao is headed for Verizon Wireless so Sprint and At&t customers might be left in the dark on this device launch.
[Via HowardForums]