The quantity and quality of apps associated with any mobile platform is central to its success or failure. Research In Motion is moving to the front foot with its BlackBerry Tablet OS for PlayBook by allowing Android developers the ability to easily convert and digitally sign their apps and then publish them on the BlackBerry …
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While many will be happy with using their new tablets to check Twitter in front of the TV at night, or playing Angry Birds on the large display, others are asking if a light-weight tablet can replace the hefty laptop in their briefcases and shoulder bags during a normal working day. Questions of power and specific applications aside, connecting a …
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iPhones are from Mars, Androids are from Chapek 9, and in most cases the two smartphone operating systems never communicate — but Qik videocalling is a new exception to the rule. HTC’s Incredible S is one of several new Androids featuring a front-facing camera. (Credit: HTC/Skype) Qik, a video-sharing service recently acquired by Skype, has posted an update of its …
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Research in Motion (RIM) today gave Australian and New Zealand users access to the new BlackBerry Protect software, which will protect phones in the event of loss or theft. “Protect” is an app installed on BlackBerry devices that gives customers who do not activate their handsets through an Enterprise Server similar security and peace of mind. Using BlackBerry Protect, users …
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A leak from within Telstra has revealed that the company today added several high profile new products to its internal database. The Motorola Xoom with its dock accessory. (Credit: Motorola) The unnamed source told ZDNET Australia that the company has added the Motorola Xoom tablet alongside the Android-powered LG Optimus Black and the as-yet unannounced BlackBerry Bold Touch to its …
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Research in Motion introduced the BlackBerry PlayBook to the world as an enterprise-grade tablet computer geared towards professionals, but it has a few unique capabilities that could see you replacing your PlayStation or Xbox, if the price is right. OK, so Duke Nukem Forever might be a little stretch, but we like the possibilities. (Credit: Blackberry/Samsung/Gearbox/CBS Interactive) During a session …
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(Screenshot by CBSi) Though Nokia’s Symbian^3 OS is facing an icy reception, it’s hard to fault the N8’s superb 12-megapixel camera. Case in point: this Nokia-produced short film shot entirely on the N8. Starring a bevy of well-known faces, including Dev Patel of Slumdog Millionaire fame, Pamela Anderson and Gossip Girl’s Ed Westwick, The Commuter is a seven-minute rollercoaster ride …
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Sony Ericsson is chomping at the bit to get its Xperia Play Android smartphone into your hot little hands and has announced an enormous list of games which will be optimised for the handset’s unique PlayStation-style controls in time for launch. (Credit: Sony Ericsson) There are currently 71 titles in the list below, but this number is set to rise …
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Smartphone video sharing app, Qik, today updated its iOS offering to include a range of new communication tools such as video calls to other Qik users and the ability to leave video mail for contacts who are offline. Qik Connect Plus now includes video calling and live streaming to Facebook. (Screenshot by CBSi) Qik Connect Plus builds on the standard …
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Telstra and HTC joined forces today to launch the latest Windows Phone 7 handset in Australia, the large-screen HD7, announcing an outright price of AU$768. (Credit: HTC) This price represents the total amount to be paid either upfront at the point of sale or spread out in smaller payments over a 24-month Telstra post-paid cap contract plan. The HD7 features …
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