At the Mix10 developer conference, Microsoft revealed that its latest mobile operating system, Windows Phone 7 Series, doesn’t just lack a catchy name and compatibility with Windows Mobile apps — it also won’t support full multi-tasking, copy and paste functionality, and microSD cards. The operating system will support multi-tasking to an extent. As well as retrieving …

In an effort to make it easier for you to share your thoughts, pictures, and general experiences, Google released an official widget application for Google Buzz last week. The application gives users the capability to geotag their Buzz location information. For example: You just enjoyed a fantastic dinner and the dessert just arrived. Now you can snap a photo of …

Nextel landed its first Google Android phone today with the Motorola i1. In true Nextel style, the i1 protects its touch-screen design with a rugged shell that meets military specifications for dust, shock, vibration, temperature extremes, blowing rain, solar radiation, humidity, and salt fog. Judging from photo it doesn’t look like the prettiest Android device around, but it should withstand …

This is a Learning Centre article, a multi-part series to be expanded regularly. Smartphone operating systems are becoming capable of more and more complex tasks. As we integrate these amazing tools into our busy lives, the ability to navigate these systems quicker and more efficiently becomes more important. These guides are designed to strip the complexity out of the operating …

The Bing app for the iPhone Screenshot by Dong Ngo/CNET Since itsintroduction late last year, Bing has been a worthy rival of the Google Mobile App on the iPhone and iPod Touch by combining a map, a browser, search app, and a few other nifty features into one. According to Microsoft, there have been more than a million downloads of …

Sprint launched an alternative to the Samsung Reclaim today when it unveiled another “green phone” called the LG Remarq. The slider handset is made from 19 percent recycled plastic, it’s composed of no hazardous materials, and 87 percent of its parts are recyclable after use. Its box also is made from recycled paper and can in turn be recycled. It …

p.toplearning{font-size: 9px; font-weight: bold; color:#aaaaaa;} Quick access Nokia E72 — basic controls Nokia E72 — email Nokia E72 — web browser Nokia E72 — calendar Nokia N97 mini — basic controls The Symbian OS has been around for aeons. Even though the Series 60 (S60) software has come under fire for its dated interface, the OS is still a very …

commentary There are some early indications that digital radio in Australia might just be proving sceptics wrong. Many, myself included, argued that it was all too late, pointing to the mixed success overseas and the rise in online listening. With most sets over the AU$100 mark, limited abilities to pick it up in your car and availability restricted to just …

Home theatre systems can be a lot of fun but they can also be quite complex things and most cost a reasonable amount of money, so it’s in your best interest to buy the right product from the start. Getting the purchase right involves thinking about a few important issues first and getting the correct system to suit your budget. …

p.toplearning{font-size: 9px; font-weight: bold; color:#aaaaaa;} Quick access Basic Message inbox In message Web browser Multimedia The BlackBerry OS has been evolving now for nearly a decade and through its many iterations a wealth of shortcuts have been introduced across many of the major applications to make using your smartphone so much easier. BlackBerry handsets are famous for their full-QWERTY keyboards, …

Everyone loves a great deal, and Nokia and T-Mobile serves up a pretty enticing offer with the Nokia 5230 Nuron. Available on March 24 for $69.99 with a two-year contract, the Nuron is a full touch-screen smartphone that offers 3G support, access to the Ovi Store, and free maps and voice-guided, turn-by-by navigation via Ovi Maps. The latter is really …

Palm’s third quarter was a disaster, the fourth-quarter outlook was worse, and the company is stuck with an inventory glut as Verizon Wireless customers went with the BlackBerry Tour and Motorola Droid over the Pre Plus and Pixi Plus. The big question: where does Palm go from here? Simply put, Palm is in a vicious cycle that goes like this: …

As we get closer to the launch date of Apple’s iPad (April 3), I can’t help but ponder how each application I use might translate to the new device. Games obviously will have a lot more flexibility with the added touch-screen space, and having more available screen room will probably make development of more complex control systems easier. Apps in …

Though it feels like I just got off the plane from Europe and Mobile World Congress–and claimed my broken suitcase, thank you very much, Lufthansa–it’s time to board another flight to another cell phone trade show. Next week, the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) holds its spring wireless bash in Las Vegas. It’s the larger of the industry association’s two …

There’s something to be said for a simple, straightforward note-taking app that borrows from the familiar: sticky notes. BugMe! is one such app. If the name rings a bell, you probably owned a PalmPilot at some point. That’s where the app originated, and call me nostalgic, but I’m happy to see it reborn for the iPhone. Admittedly, the App Store …