Owners of Android phones can now enjoy the same turn-by-turn navigation experience iPhone users have had for a long time, as Navigon announced today the release of its MobileNavigator for the Android platform. The iPhone version of the app is arguably the most comprehensive of the navigation apps for smartphones. The company says this is …

When we first heard rumours of a Sony Ericsson PlayStation phone, we were a bit wary. In the back of our minds we thought it might be the ravings of someone driven mad by Angry Birds. Was it too good to be true? Had it finally come? Yes: pictures and specs of the device have emerged, which Engadget has categorically …

U.S. Cellular bolstered its Android lineup today when it announced its new Mesmerize smartphone. Part of the Galaxy S series, the Mesmerize joins the Samsung Acclaim and HTC Desire in the carrier’s growing Android repertoire. The hardware on the Mesmerize is nearly identical to that found on the other Galaxy S series handsets with its 4-inch Super AMOLED display Although …

The number of apps in the Android Market has now hit 100,000.  Google announced the milestone in a post on its Android Developer Twitter account. The figure still leaves Android apps a long way behind iPhone apps in terms of quantity — Steve Jobs said last week that there were 300,000 apps in Apple’s App Store. The creation of 100,000 apps — a …

Make no mistake that Sprint’s iDEN network is not long for this world. In an interview with Fierce Wireless today, Sprint CEO Dan Hesse said eventually the carrier will replace its iDEN 800MHz spectrum with enhanced CDMA coverage. Though Hesse didn’t give a specific time line for the transition, he characterized it part of the carrier’s natural network evolution. “Over …

Two years ago, casino giant Harrah’s Entertainment needed to cut costs. One of the first places managers looked was cell phones. As the company evaluated its business, one of the quickest and least painful ways to reduce its yearly budget by more than $1 million a year was to change its cell phone policy. Specifically, the company started allowing its …

Bing-bong! Attention shoppers: you can now scan products with your iPhone and have them delivered straight to your door. Tesco has added a barcode reader to its iPhone app that allows you to build a shopping list by scanning real items. As you drain the last of the milk, develop a taste for a fruity Sauvignon served up by a …

The financial barrier to owning a smartphone is getting lower and lower, in part thanks to the open-source (read: free) Android operating system that can allow manufacturers and carriers to shave costs. We’ve seen our share of entry-level Android phones for $100, but a $30 handset is a jaw-dropping steal, and it’s going to be available through T-Mobile with a …

Watch your fill of enriching PBS shows with the awesome (and free) PBS app for iPad. Screenshot by Rick Broida/CNET Hey, PBS! How do you expect to make any money if you give away your app? I’m kidding, of course. I love free stuff, especially when it’s awesome free stuff like PBS for iPad. The new app streams full-length episodes …

A top secret developer’s summit could up the quality of future App Store submissions. Apple Business Insider reports that Apple is holding a top secret summit for iOS developers in order to improve the overall quality of iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch applications. The “industry source” claims the event begins next week and last three days. The summit would allow …