March, 2010

• 22 March

  BlueAnt unveils new T1 headset

  

  BlueAnt just upped the ante in the Bluetooth headset wars with the BlueAnt T1, which it announced prior to the start of CTIA 2010. The headset promises a few upgrades over the BlueAnt Q1, like Wind Armour Technology, which promises to deliver clear audio in wind speeds up to 22 miles per hour. The T1 …

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• 22 March

  Palm Pre Plus, Pixi Plus headed to AT&T

  

  LAS VEGAS–At CES 2010, AT&T revealed that it would add two Palm WebOS smartphones to its lineup. On Monday, we learned the identities and prices of the upcoming devices. The Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus will be available from AT&T in the coming months (no specific release dates were given) for $149.99 and $49.99, respectively, with a two-year contract …

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• 22 March

  AT&T snags Dell Android phone

  

  Dell Aero AT&T The wait for the Dell smartphone in the United States is finally over. Monday, AT&T announced the Dell Aero, the first domestic mobile Dell device and AT&T’s second Google Android handset. Based on the previously announced Mini 3, the Aero features a candy-bar design with a prominent touch screen and few physical controls. AT&T hasn’t released many …

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• 22 March

  Can 4G wireless take on traditional broadband?

  

  The 4G revolution in wireless won’t just make Web surfing on your mobile phone faster; it could help you say good-bye to traditional cable and DSL broadband. Clearwire’s 4G WiMax service, currently the only 4G wireless service on the market, offers average download speeds between 3Mbps and 6Mbps, which are comparable with many DSL and cable modem services on the …

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• 22 March

  Does Google care about Android fragmentation?

  

  Fragmentation remains one of the touchiest subjects for Google Android users and developers, with various official builds and different screen sizes all playing part in determining which apps your phone can handle. Currently, four versions of the OS are available: 1.5, 1.6, 2.0, and 2.1. Though the typical consumer and new Android owner may not know there are multiple iterations …

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• 22 March

  Windows Phone 7 hobbled: Lacks copy and paste, full multi

  

  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 Web pages and email in …

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• 22 March

  Google’s latest Android widget has people Buzzing

  

  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 …

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• 22 March

  Nextel goes Android with Motorola i1

  

  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 …

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• 22 March

  Smartphone shortcuts

  

  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 …

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• 22 March

  Bing iPhone app update comes with a bang

  

  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 …

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