January, 2010

• 19 January

  Google postpones phone launches in China

  

  Google’s recent turmoil in China has prompted the company to halt the launch of two Android smartphones in the Chinese market. The company told Dow Jones Newswire on Tuesday that it has indefinitely postponed the Chinese debut of two mobile phones manufactured by Samsung and Motorola. The phones, which were to be sold by provider …

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• 19 January

  AppMakr lowers barriers to creating iPhone apps

  

  Building an iPhone app to promote your Web site or blog is becoming an increasingly popular thing to do, but the cost of creating an iPhone app can reach thousands of dollars. A new system called AppMakr, from PointAbout, lowers barriers to app development. AppMakr pricing starts at $199, making it relatively affordable to quickly turn your existing RSS or …

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• 19 January

  Versace to launch luxury cell phone

  

  When I first heard Versace was working on a luxury cell phone, I couldn’t help but have a feeling of deja vu. It’s not just because other fashion houses have jumped on the phone bandwagon (remember the Dolce & Gabana Razr and the LG Prada?), but because I swear I’ve heard of Versace working on a phone before. It turns …

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• 19 January

  Android Market falls victim to crafty developer

  

  Mobile app phishers recently set their sights on the Google Android platform, releasing over 50 fraudulent banking applications in the market. Thankfully, Google stepped in quickly, removing the applications from the Android Market before any significant damage was done. The apps didn’t contain any malicious code, but they were designed to direct users to online banking sites where the app …

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• 19 January

  U.S. Cellular gets in on unlimited fun

  

  In case you haven’t heard, it’s all about unlimited plans these days as both AT&T and Verizon Wireless have revamped their calling and messaging options. And Tuesday, as if to prove it enjoys a challenge, U.S. Cellular unveiled changes of its own. Beginning January 19, new and existing U.S. Cellular customers can select an individual unlimited voice calling plan for …

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• 19 January

  IPv4 addresses in short supply

  

  The shortage of IPv4 addresses has reached a critical stage, according to the registries that allocate Internet numbers around the world. The Number Resource Organization (NRO), which represents the registries, said Tuesday that less than 10 percent of all IPv4 addresses remain available, threatening the future network operations of all businesses and organizations unless ISPs and businesses step up their …

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• 19 January

  Blu

  

  Perhaps it’s the drop-dead gorgeous animation. Maybe it’s the story of geeks who come good. Or, possibly, it’s just that there’s a monkey with a thought translator — but we adore Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. It’s not too preachy either, despite having a couple of worthy morals to impart. Having said that, this isn’t a Disney film, so …

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• 19 January

  Sharp HT

  

  Home cinema types, pin back your lugholes for some new sound-related kit from Sharp. We give you the 3.1-channel surround sound HT-SB400 sound bar and 2.1 channel DK-AP8P iPod dock. The DK-AP8P iPod dock, pictured above, includes a touch-control panel that actually comes off, doubling as a remote control. What a clever idea. We’ve broken enough bits off our gadgets …

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• 19 January

  Ofcom tackles Sky pricing as BT promises a consumer win

  

  Ofcom is set to deliver a scything tackle to the pricing of Sky channels, including Sky Sports, for broadcasters. BT Vision and Virgin Media are poised to pass these savings to you, the lucky British consumer, in a consumer victory of Premier League proportions. BSkyB has both a content side — channels such as Sky Sports and Sky Movies — …

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• 18 January

  Samsung Shark S5350, S5550, S3550: Don’t cost an arm and a leg

  

  Samsung’s looking to bite another fleshy, screaming chunk out of the entry-level phone market with three mobiles that lay on the social-networking features like Barbara Cartland laid on the slap: the Shark S5350, the Shark 2 S5550 and the Shark 3 S3550. All the handsets have one-click links to sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Bebo on their home screen, …

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