Apple drops the ban hammer on iPhone hackers
No doubt Apple is leery of having its iPhone OS so easily and frequently hacked (its notoriously weak security being one of the many reasons …
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Motorola announces the CLIQ XT
Today at Mobile World Congress, Motorola announced the CLIQ XT with MOTOBLUR. Having nearly identical specs to the original CLIQ, it features a 3.1″ HVGA …
Google ratchets up security on Buzz, again
For the second time this week, the Gmail Team has announced updated security features to Google’s new social media platform, Buzz. Deployed last week, Buzz …
Sony Ericsson makes the X10 mini, X10 mini pro and Vivaz Pro official
Sony Ericsson set the stage for MWC by announcing three new handsets in a press event held on the day before the launch of the …
Samsung's Wave S8500 handset gets official
Not exactly like this came out of nowhere, but just recently in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress, Samsung announced the Wave S8500. It runs Samsung’s …
Motorola releases its Android 2.1 update schedule for the DROID/MILESTONE and the CLIQ/DEXT
After receiving heavy criticism for its premature announcement of the Android 2.1 update for the DROID, Motorola has decided that “transparency” is now its favorite …
Leaked Nexus One firmware update packs more radio fixes
The folks over at XDA-Developers have posted a new, non-over-the-air, firmware build for the Nexus One. The new build contains, among other things, an update …
Project Pink Turtle clamshell slider spotted at the FCC
Of the two Project Pink phones that were leaked last September, the Turtle, with its oval shape and bubble keyboard, seems be the first Pink …
App Store catalog at 150,000, 75% of which will cost you
The Apple App Store, unsurprisingly and without much fanfare, passed the 150,000 application milestone this week. The world’s largest mobile application store, which contains over …
RIM making "big" announcement Tuesday, BESX, unlimited and free? Cloud syncing?
We’ve been able to independently confirm the following details, though we don’t believe we have all of the information surrounding this announcement yet. With that …
Live photos and specifications of the Samsung S8500 Wave emerge
Yesterday we saw the Samsung Wave from afar, today we get our first up close look at Samsung’s first Bada-powered handset. The Wave is indeed …
Windows Mobile 7 to be announced at MWC 2010, Project Pink phones to arrive this spring?
The Wall Street Journal has chimed in and offered their inside information on the Windows Mobile and Project Pink rumors that have been circulating recently. …
Samsung's first Bada phone spotted on a Barcelona billboard, will be called the Wave
Ahead of its expected unveiling at MWC 2010, Samsung’s first Bada phone may have been spotted on a billboard outside the MWC venue in Barcelona. …
Mattel introduces Computer Engineer Barbie
Oh hey kids! Turn down that Hannah Montana single and listen up, as it looks like Mattel is taking a walk on the nerdy side. …
Verizon and Skype holding joint press conference at MWC
Today, Verizon Wireless announced that it will be holding a joint press conference with Skype at the Mobile World Congress on Tuesday the 16th. While …
Video game and console manufacturers sing the blues as post-holiday sales slide
After a strong 2009 holiday showing, the gaming industry once again demonstrated that it is not recession-proof. According to a report released by NPD Group, …
Google adds requested privacy features to Buzz
Just two days after the initial launch, Google, based upon feedback from users, is adding several requested features to their new social media platform Google …
HTC Legend appears on Dutch telecom KPN's website with a March launch date
The HTC Legend has made another pre-announcement appearance, this time appearing in full marketing regalia on a dutch website. According to Dutch wireless carrier KPN, …
FCC docs hint at a May launch for an AT&T branded Palm Pre
In a series of discoveries that would make Sir Arthur Conan Doyle proud, Pre Central forum member ToniCipriani may have uncovered the release date for …
Garmin-ASUS intros the nüvifone A50 and M10
Any smartphone worth a darn has GPS capabilities, but some are more adept at finding their way than others. After getting a reputation for a …
Nexus One 3G issues persist, hardware related?
A frustrated Nexus One owner posted a very interesting, and very troubling, YouTube video demonstrating how he can “force” his Nexus One to lose 3G …
Palm orders halt on production of Palm Pre, Palm Pre Plus, and Palm Pixis?
According to an OTR Global report, three different sources have confirmed that all future orders of the Palm Pre and Palm Pre Plus are being …
Windows 8 "mind blowing" and "completely different"?
This week, several Microsoft employees took the liberty of describing Windows 8 for us, without actually describing Windows 8 for us. An MSDN blog titled, …
Nokia planning a powerhouse 12 megapixel, HD-capable camera phone, but won't introduce it at MWC?
Conflicting reports are coming in this morning about Nokia’s upcoming handset lineup. Leaked information from Tom’s Guide, a French technology website, reveals several new Nokia …
A quick look at Twitter for BlackBerry
Look, we know it’s an early beta and we’re extremely greatful to RIM for letting us try out this app before the masses load it …
LG bakes up a new Cookie in the Cookie Plus
Hot on the heels of the Mini and GT350, LG announced the GS500 Cookie Plus. Carrying on in the tradition of the plain old Cookie …
Sprint Q4 less bleak than prior quarters, still not good
It is pretty indicative of the shape Sprint is in when reporting a net loss of $980 million and 69,000 net retail subscribers is considered …
Motorola has an oopsie, Android 2.1 update for the DROID not rolling out this week?
Potentially bad news for DROID owners as word out of Motorola’s support forums suggest that the Motorola DROID will not see the rumored 2.1 update …
Motorola Devour to launch February 25th in indirect channel, full launch March 15th
One of our connects came through for us and provided launch documents for the Motorola Devour. As rumored, the Devour will launch in the indirect …
AT&T to use Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson equipment to build out LTE network
Today in a press release, AT&T announced that it will be purchasing equipment from telecom manufacturers Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson to build out its 4G LTE …
