Josh Miller/CNET Just last week, the Motorola Droid gotpartial multitouch support with Google Maps 3.4, but that was little consolation for Droid customers who still had to look on in jealously as Nexus One owners got to enjoy multitouch in the browser and photo gallery as well as Google Goggles support. Well, retract your claws …
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Josh Miller/CNET Google released an over-the-air update for the Nexus One on Tuesday that brought, among other things, multitouch and Google Maps 3.4 to the smartphone. This is great news for Nexus One owners, but what about the rest of the Android family? Well, here’s some partial good news for Motorola Droid customers. Google Maps 3.4 is now available for …
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On Wednesday, Verizon Wireless introduced the newest addition to its Android family, the Motorola Devour. Previously known as the Motorola Calgary, the Devour is a bit like the Motorola Droid’s little brother and features a sideways slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 3.1-inch HVGA capacitive touch screen, and touch-sensitive navigation pad. Similar to the Motorola Cliq, the smartphone also uses Motoblur software, …
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On Tuesday, Sony Ericsson announced the latest addition to its Greenheart series of eco-friendly phones, the Sony Ericsson Aspen. However, it’s not the green angle that’s catching people’s attention (though it certainly is a plus), it’s the fact that the Aspen is the first smartphone to run Windows Mobile 6.5.3. This update to Microsoft’s mobile operating system brings additional enhancements …
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Sarah Tew/CNET The launch of the Nexus One hasn’t exactly been a smooth one, what with all the issues around upgrade pricing, early termination fees, and 3G issues. However, here’s some news that’s sure to bring smiles to Nexus One owners. On Tuesday, Google announced that it has begun rolling out an over-the-air software update that will not only provide …
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On Monday, Verizon Wireless released VZ Navigator 5.0, a new version of its location-based service that brings enhanced navigation tools and more social-networking aspects to the app. Available starting today on a select number of phones, VZ Navigator 5.0 now offers stranded motorists roadside assistance, so the driver can send his or her position to a dispatcher who can then …
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Crackberry It’s no secret that a Wi-Fi-enabled BlackBerry Tour will be making its way to Sprint and (most likely) Verizon Wireless, but one question remains: When? Well, we still don’t have an exact date for you but it seems the device’s release is imminent. RIM posted an update on its Facebook page on Wednesday that read, “The BlackBerry Tour 9650 …
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Sick of seeing your poor Nexus One lie almost lifeless on your desk or constantly having to wake the phone to check the time? Well, now you can prop it up and display the sleek Android phone in all its glory with the new Nexus One Desktop Dock. Similar to the accessory for the Motorola Droid, when the smartphone is …
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Apparently, there was something called the Apple iPad announced today. We’re not really sure what all the hubbub is about, but we share a few thoughts on the device and take a couple of jabs at its unfortunate name. Also, though there was no mention of iPhone 4.0, there was plenty of other cell phone and smartphone news. The FCC …
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RIM BlackBerry Curve 8530 Alltel Joining the other carriers, Alltel added the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8530 to its lineup. It’s available now for $49.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate, with a one-year contract and qualifying Smart Choice Pack (rates start at $69.99 per month for unlimited data, e-mail, and Web access). Though more of an entry-level device, the Curve 8530 …
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