Archive for April, 2010
Twitter Releases Very Own Android Client
Posted on 30. Apr, 2010 by John.
Following line with releasing their official BlackBerry and iPhone apps, Twitter has just announced/released their Android application. The blog post on the Twitter blog gives a lot of credit to Google’s Android team in helping with the development. I have it installed and am giving it a go, first impressions are that it looks clean, [...]
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webOS Update Coming Soon Says Palm
Posted on 30. Apr, 2010 by John.
I just received an interesting email from HP Palm regarding webOS and their SDK. According to the email a new version of webOS is close, so close in fact that there will be a new SDK in early May for developers. Developers are urged to test their apps on the new SDK, as well as [...]
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Review: Motorola Cliq XT
Posted on 30. Apr, 2010 by John.
Awhile back T-Mobile released a successor to the Motorola Cliq, the Motorola Cliq XT. Like its predecessor it too runs Android, but with Motorola’s own spin on it; MOTOBLUR. This was my first go around with MOTOBLUR and any device of the Cliq family at that. Read on for my thoughts on both the device [...]
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Garminfone Dummy Units Show Up In T-Mobile USA Stores
Posted on 30. Apr, 2010 by John.
We had talked about the Garminfone coming to T-Mobile USA this spring and it appears that time is getting closer. A friend of ours got his hands on a dummy unit in T-Mobile store and was kind enough to send us a couple pictures. No word on pricing or availability. As we know, dummy units [...]
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iPad 3G Now Available Online and at Apple Retail Stores
Posted on 30. Apr, 2010 by John.
I just got an email from Apple stating the iPad 3g is now available online or at your local Apple Retail Store. There has been a lot news swirling around Cupertino, CA lately. Apple has historically tried to control the media frenzy around the first half of the year with carefully scheduled releases and announcements. [...]
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Jobs Explains his Distaste for Flash
Posted on 29. Apr, 2010 by John.
Today in Apple’s “Hot News” section, Steve Jobs decided to give customers and critics his “Thoughts on Flash” which turned in to much more than a few thoughts (Read Here). From the day the iPhone came out the lack of flash on the device that wants to replace your everything has been a sticking point [...]
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Droid Incredible Officially Available-Supplies Already Strained
Posted on 29. Apr, 2010 by John.
If you have been following this phone for a few months now, you have been waiting patiently for this day. Chances are that you had already pre-ordered yours and FedEx is en route to deliver it to you. It looks like if you waited to order one, or were going to chance it and go [...]
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Appcelerator Announces Beta Support For Blackberry
Posted on 29. Apr, 2010 by John.
During all of the excitement of WES we missed this one. Appcelerator announced yesterday that they are going to be releasing a BlackBerry version of their development platform Titanium. With developers already using their platform to develop for iPhone and iPad they have already have a solid user base built, expanding into the BlackBerry community [...]
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HP To Acquire Palm
Posted on 28. Apr, 2010 by John.
This didn’t take long at all. Palm was on the market, publicly, for just over 2 weeks. HP and Palm have agreed to terms with HP acquiring Palm for $1.2 billion. Paying a low $5.70 per share HP plans on closing the transaction by July 31st, 2010. How do you guys feel about this? Personally [...]
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WWDC10 Announced By Apple. June 7-11
Posted on 28. Apr, 2010 by John.
Apple has let the cat outta the bag, intentionally this time. They have announced the dates for the WWDC10 conference in San Fransisco. The conference will run from June 7th-11th. Which coincidentally is right around the time that Apple traditionally reveals the newest iPhone. (perhaps they spare the theatrics this year and just set it [...]
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Initial Thoughts On Verizon Droid Incredible by HTC
Posted on 28. Apr, 2010 by John.
Initial thoughts on the Droid Incredible by HTC are summed up above. That tweet was sent out about 5 hours of hands on with the Incredible. I don’t know if it is Sense UI, the cam, the feel, or what to pinpoint exactly but this thing is a solid Android device. Having used a Nexus [...]
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I am that guy
Posted on 27. Apr, 2010 by John.
First off, let me start by saying thank you to everyone who responded to our post about looking for another writer. We had a good turn out and some great applicants. I am very excited to continue working with the person who have chosen, we feel he will be a huge asset to not only [...]
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Leaked OS: 5.0.0.591 For BlackBerry Storm 9530
Posted on 27. Apr, 2010 by John.
Original Storm users haven’t seen a leak in awhile, but that has changed. OS 5.0.0.591 has leaked and initial reports are positive. As always though, be smart when upgrading to an unofficial release of an OS. We would hate to see you ruin your BlackBerry. Download OS 5.0.0.591 for Storm 9530 REMEMBER: Install at your [...]
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WES Coverage: BlackBerry (OS) 6 Preview Video Goes Live
Posted on 27. Apr, 2010 by John.
RIM just gave its user base a brief preview of BlackBerry 6 as they are calling it, which is the same thing as BlackBerry OS 6. Go ahead and watch it, then come back for some extra details. We will wait.. go ahead. So what did you think? Pretty hot if you ask me! Some [...]
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Police Seize Computers and Other Equipment Investigating Next Gen iPhone
Posted on 26. Apr, 2010 by John.
Well, Gizmodo, things took a turn for the worse over the weekend for ya. As we all were amazed at the initial story about the next gen iPhone and how it ended up in the hands of Gizmodo writer Jason Chen, did we really think there would be no repercussions at all? It seems Apple [...]
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BlackBerry Concierge Coming To Help You Monitor Applications
Posted on 26. Apr, 2010 by John.
With WES and the anticipation and hopes of OS 6 being revealed this week at an all time high we just had a tip sent into our tip line. It was part of the text of a Wall Street Journal article that covers Jim Balsillie discussing OS 6.0 and the future of RIM. One thing [...]
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BlackBerry Pearl 3G Hitting Bell
Posted on 26. Apr, 2010 by John.
Our friends over at SmartPhoneNation have just hit us up with screen they got their hands on. It shows the BlackBerry Pearl 3G is indeed coming to Bell and is set to retail at $449.99. Not a bad thing to find on the day it is officially announced by RIM.
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WES Coverage: RIM Announces BlackBerry Mobile Voice System 5 with Voice over Wi-Fi Calling
Posted on 26. Apr, 2010 by John.
Rim announced today an update to their Mobile Voice System allowing seamless integration with enterprise PBX systems to provide full internal extension dialing and call recieving on your BlackBerry smart phone. This is the first I’ve heard of a company offering what this service does. The downside is that you have to have a BlackBerry [...]
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Google and Verizon Not Releasing Nexus One Afterall
Posted on 26. Apr, 2010 by John.
Well this would explain the long delay, missed rumored launch dates, and silence regarding the Nexus One being released on Verizon. Google’s Nexus One order page is now directing customers to the Verizon site to purchase none other than the HTC DROID Incredible. Rumor has it over on Android Central that Verizon rejected the [...]
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Sprint Bringing The BlackBerry Bold 9650 To You On 5/23 For $199
Posted on 26. Apr, 2010 by John.
Sprint has followed suit with RIM this morning and officially announced the BlackBerry Bold 9650 on their network. They are set to launch the 9650 on May 23rd for $199.99 after a $100 MIR in all sales channels. Sprint users, have you been waiting for this one? Let us know your excitement and thoughts in [...]
