Month: October 2009
US smartphones: Blackberry stall, iPhone soars, Palm steadies
A new survey of market shares for smartphones conducted last month showed that Blackberry (RIM) continues to be the numero uno choice among consumers in the US , with Apple’s …
US smartphones: Blackberry stall, iPhone soars, Palm steadies Read MoreGoogle Android 2.0 official video released
Google has released a video showing off Android 2.0’s new features, and we’re more than a little impressed. The video shows a vastly improved contacts setup with a cool Quick …
Google Android 2.0 official video released Read MoreLenovo IdeaCentre B500 all-in-one and K300 guns for gamers
Looking meaner than Clint Eastwood after someone’s run over his pet moggy, Lenovo’s new gaming-oriented IdeaCentre B500 serves up heaps of power in a rugged all-in-one package. Sporting more angles …
Lenovo IdeaCentre B500 all-in-one and K300 guns for gamers Read MoreMicrosoft lets you install Windows 7 via USB stick
Microsoft have released a rather neat bootable USB Installer for Windows 7. Aimed at netbook owners likely to be sans le CD drive, Microsoft’s tool lets users download the necessary …
Microsoft lets you install Windows 7 via USB stick Read MoregDial Pro client for the Palm Pre: Google Voice explained
Apple iPhone users will have to jog on for the time being as the titanic, blame-shunting battle between ATT, Apple and Google rages, but US users keen to lap up …
gDial Pro client for the Palm Pre: Google Voice explained Read MoreAll black Nintendo Wii hits the UK
If the all-white Wii wasn’t doing it for you, then be prepared to welcome the meaner, all-black Nintendo Wii bundle into your lives. The none-more-black gaming console is currently available …
All black Nintendo Wii hits the UK Read MorePalm Pixi gets US release date
Palm has announced that their new Palm Pixi handset will be released in the US on the Sprint network Nov. 15. Retailing for $99.99 on a two-year service agreement (after …
Palm Pixi gets US release date Read MoreStar Wars Uncut: fans to recreate entire movie online
Star Wars fans. To be honest, they scare us a bit with their weird obsession with a series of children’s films that were cheesy to start off with and certainly …
Star Wars Uncut: fans to recreate entire movie online Read MorePhotoTrackr Mini GPS for photographers
Perambulating photographers looking to score a bit of geotagging action as they amble about may be interested in taking a look at the GiSTEQ PhotoTrackr Mini GPS tracking device. Unlike …
PhotoTrackr Mini GPS for photographers Read MoreHTC gets persuasive
Mega mobile manufacturer HTC has started a promotional blitz for its range of smartphones, and they’re rather slick affairs too. Designed to tie in with the video campaign is their …
HTC gets persuasive Read MoreGoogle Maps gets a tweaking
It’s certainly subtle, but Google’s recent tweaking of their Google Maps application reflects their commitment to keeping punters happy (and perhaps warding off Apple’s possible incursion into their territory). We …
Google Maps gets a tweaking Read MoreOrange to sell iPhone in two weeks
With the lucrative Christmas market in mind, the Orange network will start selling the iPhone in just over two weeks. As we reported last month,both Orange and T-Mobile were ready …
Orange to sell iPhone in two weeks Read MoreAnalysts state the obvious: ‘iPhone to drive mobile gaming’
File under: “Gordon Bennett, who’s woulda thought it!” Analysts DFC Intelligence have declared that the iPhone and iPod touch will prove to be key players in the mobile gaming market. …
Analysts state the obvious: ‘iPhone to drive mobile gaming’ Read MoreMotorola Droid gets previewed, much love felt
The bods at Boy Genius Report have managed to get their pawing mitts on a prototype of the hotly anticipated Motorola Droid handset. They’ve posted up a comprehensive preview, where …
Motorola Droid gets previewed, much love felt Read More