On Call runs every two weeks, alternating between answering reader questions and discussing hot topics in the cell phone world. It’s been a long time since I’ve devoted an On Call to reader questions, but e-mails about the Motorola Droid have poured in following the device’s debut last month. Some have offered nothing but effusive …
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December, 2009
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30 November
BBC scotches new iPlayer iPhone app rumour
A new iPlayer app for the iPhone has been ruled out by the BBC, after images leaked showing what seemed to be a new interface and new features. The interface shows tabs for live streaming and downloading BBC shows on your iPhone, as well as an option to contact the show you’re watching or listening to. The BBC has denied …
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30 November
Nokia N900 fine
Where in the world is the Nokia N900? We’ve been drooling over this Maemo-powered smart phone for what feels like forever, but it looks like we’ll have to wait a week longer. We’ve had our hands on the N900 to preview the Firefox Mobile Web browser, and we’ve gawked at Nokia’s slightly frightening N900 promo video. But we want to …
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30 November
Sometimes it’s nice not to have an app for that
Scott Stein/CNET My Thanksgiving was spent in the New York City area, since my family all live on Long Island. But, since I live in the city in an area that’s not conducive to owning or parking a car, I’m a renter when it comes to trips. As a result, services like Zipcar and other rental agencies are of great …
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30 November
3G wireless still holds promise
There’s been a lot of talk in 2009 about the next generation of wireless technology, known as 4G wireless broadband, but the current generation of 3G wireless technology is far from dead. For many wireless operators, especially those that have built their networks using the global standard GSM, the current 3G wireless technology called HSPA still has some legs left. …
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30 November
Vodafone secures new BlackBerry Bold
Crackberrys, you have now a choice. Vodafone has announced that it will join Telstra in selling the new BlackBerry Bold 9700. The highly anticipated update to last year’s Bold 9000 will be in stores tomorrow, 2 December. The new BlackBery Bold 9700 is now available through Vodafone.(Credit: BlackBerry/CBSi) Four pricing plans were also announced in unison with the Bold launch, …
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30 November
iPhone online GPS navigators: MapQuest vs. Gokivo
You have two main options when it comes to GPS apps for the iPhone: apps with offline maps and apps with online maps. Examples of apps with offline maps are theNavigon, the iGo My Way, TomTom, or the recently added Magellan RoadMate. These apps are excellent for frequent users as they don’t require a live data connection to work. All …
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30 November
Nokia N900 portrayed as nutso transformer
Nokia is hinting at the upcoming Nokia N900, through the medium of YouTube oddness. Its teaser video makes it look like the phone could decide to chew its way through your trousers and stab you in the earhole. We like it. We’ve already seen a prototype Nokia N900, and it’s a slick-looking, speedy-moving fox. The phone has the Linux-based Maemo …
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30 November
Project with the powerful LG Expo
And you think your smartphone is powerful. Announced Monday, LG’s new Expo offers a couple of “firsts” for AT&T, and we don’t quite know which excites us the most. Not only does the Expo have a 1Ghz processor, but it also supports an optional pico projector for sharing videos, photos, and presentations stored on the phone. On the outside the …
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29 November
Sony Ericsson’s touchscreen turmoil
The back half of 2009 saw Sony Ericsson launch two well-featured and highly desirable touchscreen smartphones, but reports from overseas are suggesting that both the Satio and Aino are suffering from some very frustrating software issues. The Aino and Satio are both suffering technical difficulties in the UK. (Credit: Sony Ericsson) CNET UK reported last week that the Sony Ericsson …
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