In addition to detailing its upcoming Symbian Belle operating system, Nokia introduced three new smartphones today, the Nokia 600, Nokia 700, and Nokia 701. The trio is expected to ship in Q3, and will all run the new operating system, but each comes with its own claim to fame. Nokia 600 The Nokia 600 is …
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The BBC has published the results of its UK 3G coverage survey, and the results, somewhat unsurprisingly, are pretty dismal. Those taking part in the survey were only able to grab a 3G signal 75 per cent of the time on average. Despite operator claims that 90 per cent of the UK enjoys 3G coverage, those who took part in …
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Android on a TouchPad, Security in the Market, and Windows Phone v Android whose smart phone will reign supreme? We ask special guest Molly Wood about her Windows Phone Challenge. All that and more on this week’s episode of Android Atlas Weekly. Now playing: Watch this: Ep. 62: Whose smart phone will reign supreme? 41:22 Podcast Your browser does not …
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The Logitech Fold-Up Keyboard for iPad 2 offers a full-size set of keys. Logitech Here at CNET, we’re big fans of Logitech’s Keyboard Case by Zagg–though we kind of wish it had wider, roomier keys. Like most iPad keyboards, it’s on the cramped side. Good news for the fat-fingered: Logitech’s new Fold-Up Keyboard for iPad offers a full-size set of …
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McAfee A recent study has found that Apple’s iOS is still untouched by malware, whereas users who choose Google’s Android platform are 76 percent more likely to encounter funky software, making it the most susceptible mobile operating system in the world. McAfee’s Threat Report for the second quarter of 2011 outlined the issues facing mobile OS developers. It seems as …
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Today, Cricket announced the immediate availability of the Samsung Comment, a QWERTY-equipped handset for messaging fiends. The device features a 2.4-inch QVGA display, a 1.3-megapixel camera, threaded text messaging, and stereo Bluetooth. In addition, the Comment also has a mobile Web browser, an MP3 player, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and comes preloaded with several carrier services, including Cricket Navigator and …
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Sprint customers won’t be the only ones to get their hands on the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9850, as U.S. Cellular revealed today that the all-touch-screen BlackBerry will be available starting August 26 for $199.99 with a purchase of a data plan and after a $100 mail-in rebate. The Torch 9850 has a 3.7-inch, an 800×480-pixel touch screen, a 1.2GHz processor, …
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Verizon just released the official Motorola Droid Bionic teaser video, and we’re confused. Is this an ad for the much-hyped Droid Bionic, or an upcoming Syfy TV movie? There’s no evidence of the actual phone aside from the brief mention at the end. Instead we’re treated to an action-packed fight scene set in some kind of sci-fi arena. Is this …
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New publisher Cathedral Rock Publishing has announced the results of a survey: 77 per cent of ebook users want ebooks with music, and 50 per cent would pay double for it. (Kindle image by Amazon; Haywire film still by Relativity Media; CBSi) Naturally, we’re going to take any results with a grain of salt; Cathedral Rock Publishing, the brave pioneer …
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A Dutch court has sided with Apple and banned the sale of Samsung Galaxy smart phones in Europe — prompting Samsung to quickly change the phones in question. It’s the latest salvo in the current war over mobile phone design and patents between various companies. The court granted the injunction to Apple, forcing the Android-powered Samsung Galaxy S2 and Galaxy …
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Good grief, will all you massive tech corporations just settle down for one gosh-darned minute and stop suing each other? Microsoft is the latest lawyer-happy company to fire a lawsuit into its rival’s face — it wants to prevent the sale of Motorola mobiles in the US, Bloomberg reports. The case, which Microsoft hopes will result in an import ban …
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If you frequently travel overseas for business or pleasure, a smartphone with world-roaming capabilities is a good thing to have in your travel kit. Not only do these phones allow you to stay in touch with friends and family back home, but with their built-in functions and various apps, they can also organize your travel itinerary, provide recommendations for things …
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Samsung’s latest smart phone is brought to you by the letter M. The Samsung Galaxy M Pro is a new Android-powered smart phone with a Qwerty keyboard aimed at serious business types. The M stands for Magical but the Pro means it’s aimed at busy businessmen and businesswomen doing busy business, with its keyboard and enterprise software such as Exchange …
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In case you didn’t hear, last week was a busy one in the tech world. First, Google announced its intention to acquire Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion and then just three days later, HP said it was ending development for the WebOS mobile operating system and WebOS devices. Both developments left a lot of people gobsmacked, but it was the …
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As promised, Nokia took the wraps off its latest update to the Symbian operating system today. Dubbed Symbian Belle, the OS brings a number of interface improvements, new apps, and enhanced feature support. On the UI front, you now get six instead of three customizable home screens, and widgets can now be resized to your liking. In addition, the company …
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