Google airs rare search advertisement during Superbowl
Rumors of a Superbowl ad for Google’s search service began circulating the internet last week when Google CEO Eric Schmidt tweeted: “Can’t wait to watch …
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Nexus One Giveaway Winner!
Winner, winner, chicken dinner! We want to thank everyone that threw their name into the proverbial hat for the HTC Nexus One giveaway we launched …
RIM BlackBerry Internet Service 3.0 details leak, improves Gmail experience
BBLeaks got their hands on some RIM training documentation that details new features included in the yet-to-be-scheduled BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) 3.0 update. Some of …
Motorola DROID gets Google Maps 3.4, multitouch ensues
Any Motorola DROID owners out there still feeling a bit slighted from Google enabling multitouch for the HTC Nexus One? Well, cheer up. Today, Google …
Sling Media: We didn't work with AT&T
Yesterday, we told you about an official AT&T press release that boasted of a partnership between AT&T and Sling Media, maker of the popular streaming …
Apple: iPhone/iPod Touch apps can't use Core Location primarily for advertising
A warning to would be iPhone and iPod Touch application developers was posted on Apple’s developer site yesterday: “If your app uses location-based information primarily …
First Samsung handset with Bada due out in March/April?
Shin Jon-kyun, Samsung’s President of handsets, made an announcement to The Korean Herald about his company’s mobile platform venture known as “bada.” “Currently, bada does …
Google and NSA team up to protect the cloud
The Washington Post is reporting that internet search giant Google, and America’s electronic security agency, the NSA, will be teaming up to analyze data from …
Comcast rebrands services, new name is marginal at best
So… how do you overcome negative public perception and customer service issues that won’t seem to go away? Fix the root of the problem? No. …
Motorola handset rocking Android and MOTOBLUR pictured in Brazil
It looks as though Gizmodo Brazil got their hands on a yet-to-be-announced Android handset from device manufacturer Motorola. The full touch-screen device, which is being …
Textbook publishers prepare content for iPad/e-ink readers
Major textbook publishers, including McGraw-Hill, Pearson, Kaplan, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt K-12, have completed a deal with software company ScrollMotion Inc. to prepare their textbook …
Motorola DEVOUR gets official on Verizon Wireless
We knew it was coming, and now, it is here. Today, Verizon Wireless and Motorola officially announced the Motorola DEVOUR’s availability on America’s largest wireless …
Nexus One over-the-air update begins today, brings multitouch
Good news for early adopters of the Nexus One, you’re getting your very first software update! Aside from some bug squshing, Google has included a …
iPhone OS 3.1.3 goes live
Grab your USB to 30-pin dock connector cable kids, Apple has released iPhone OS 3.1.3 to iTunes for your downloading pleasure. It doesn’t look like …
Nokia skipping Symbian V2, Maemo 6 products in second half of 2010
DigiTimes is reporting that mobile giant Nokia plans to forgo Symbian V2 and release Symbian V3, complete with multitouch functions, in the second half of …
Jan. '10 Browser Market Share: Google Chrome at 5%, IE and Firefox still dominate
Browser market share data for January 2010 has hit the streets, and it looks like Google’s Chrome and Apple’s Safari have gained a little — …
Samsung Mobile Display to produce better AMOLEDs, have integrated touch functionality
Yesterday, Samsung Mobile Display announced that they will be producing a new 3.3″ AMOLED display, complete with on-board capacitive touch sensors. The WVGA screen will …
Google provides tool for Mac users to upload email to Google Apps
For some, there is quite a bit of anxiety involved in switching from one email system to another. What will become of all your old …
Google quietly adds group SMS to Google Voice web interface
It appears as though Google has quietly added the ability to send SMS messages to multiple contacts via its Google Voice web interface. Those who …
Microsoft hints at Windows Mobile 7 announcement at MWC
Yesterday, on Microsoft’s earnings call, CFO Peter Klein briefly mentioned that Microsoft’s “next mobile operating system” would be announced “in a few weeks.” Conveniently, just …
Amazon has strong Q4, sold 3 million Kindles thus far?
TechCrunch is reporting, under good authority, that it has information indicating sales of Amazon’s Kindle has already surpassed the 3 million mark. Analysts had predicted …
Joe Hewitt on iPad: "Exactly the Product I’ve Been Wishing For"
Joe Hewitt isn’t exactly a household name; his former project, however, very much is. Hewitt was the one man wrecking crew responsible for coding the …
Microsoft reports record revenues, $19.02 billion for quarter
The Microsoft machine seems to be picking up some serious steam. Sparked by sales of its Windows 7 operating system, Microsoft announced very strong quarterly …
AT&T posts strong Q4, adds 2.7 million wireless subscribers
AT&T is the latest company to turn in their Q4 report card, and so far, things are looking good. AT&T is reporting Q4 revenues of …
Nokia crushes Q4, net income up 65% from last year
Nokia reported its Q4 earnings, and to put it mildly, they crushed it. Nokia shipped 127 million units worldwide during Q4 which fueled net sales …
Yahoo has a disappointing Q4 and 2009
Yahoo, the number two company in search, announced its less-than-impressive Q4 earnings a few days ago. Their revenue was down 4% from Q4 of 2008 …
T-Mobile launches early upgrade program for post-paid smartphone customers
If you’re like us, keeping a smart phone for two years really isn’t an option. After about 6 months of ownership the honeymoon is over; …
RIM teases on Facebook, BlackBerry Tour 9650 release imminent
CrackBerry caught a quick screen shot of the BlackBerry Facebook account attempting to… actually, to be honest, we’re not sure what exactly they are trying …
Even with wireless growth, Verizon posts Q4 loss of $653 million
Yesterday, Verizon Communications, Inc. reported a Q4 loss of $653 million, despite a strong showing from its wireless division. Verizon Wireless has the most retail …
Make your Sexy Nexy even sexier, ColorWare style
Yesterday, ColorWare added the HTC Nexus One to its list of customizable colored goods, and let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want a Nexus One in …
