The Open Handset Alliance just made a major score with 14 more members: AKM Semiconductor Inc., ARM, ASUSTek Computer Inc., Atheros Communications, Borqs, Ericsson, Garmin International Inc., Huawei Technologies, Omron Software Co. Ltd, Softbank Mobile Corporation, Sony Ericsson, Teleca AB, Toshiba Corporation and Vodafone. That’s not quite everyone that matters, but pretty darn close. Were [...]
Open Handset Alliance signs up more Android-lovers, including Sony Ericsson, ASUS and Garmin
December 11th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Articles, Mobile
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White Touch Diamond now on HTC’s website
December 11th, 2008 · No Comments · Articles, Hardware
We understand that there’s a snowstorm underway at HTC’s website, but we’re pretty darn confident that the HTC Touch Diamond there in the middle is white not from hours under the powder, but from a certain hue of paint. ‘Course, it’s no surprise to find that this beauty is real, but there’s nothing quite like [...]
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RIM’s BlackBerry Curve 8900 has arrived on Rogers
December 11th, 2008 · No Comments · Articles, Mobile
Right now, the vast majority of RIM talk is centered around its touchscreen offering, but those firmly committed to its more traditional kit haven’t forgotten for a second about the next-generation BlackBerry Curve. We knew the 8900 was destined for a life on Rogers, but we had no idea we’d feel this compelled to head [...]
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Nokia N85 Now Shipping
December 10th, 2008 · No Comments · Articles, Mobile
Nokia has confirmed that the NAM version of the Nokia N85 is now shipping (listings on both Amazon and Nokia have been updated). Still, it may be tough to score by the holidays.
From Gizmodo
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Delayed Until January 12th
December 10th, 2008 · No Comments · Articles, Hardware
The U.S. version of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 has been pushed back until January 12th. That gives you another month to figure out what else to spend your $800 on.
From Gizmodo.
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AT&T cutting 12,000 jobs due to “economic pressures”
December 7th, 2008 · No Comments · Articles, Mobile
AT&T may have about the best selection of choice handsets (smart or otherwise) available in the States right now, and continued iPhone exclusivity has definitely brought a windfall of new subscribers to its wireless division, but Ma Bell wasn’t built on cell towers alone. There’s still an extensive landline division to support, and it seems [...]
iPhone sales exceed Windows Mobile sales for first time
December 6th, 2008 · No Comments · Articles, Mobile, Software
Gartner’s latest analysis of the global smartphone industry is in, and there are few interesting nuggets tucked within all those percentages. For starters, the sector still managed to grow 11.5% in Q3 2008 compared to a year prior, but that increase is the smallest since it began tracking. Of course, given the current economic climate, [...]
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