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Will the Apple iPad sell?

March 8, 2010

Apple iPadApple's iPad will fly off the shelves when it goes on sale, and will build momentum through the back-to-school and into Christmas selling seasons, analysts have predicted.

"I expect a surge going out the door," said Ezra Gottheil of Technology Business Research. "There's a group of Apple advocates that will queue up no matter what. Apple has the most effective branding in the industry, and these people think of themselves as acolytes, they do think of themselves as the 'Mac' in Apple's 'I'm a Mac' ads."

Gregg Keizer | Read more...


Five tips to prevent iPad eye strain

March 3, 2010

Apple iPadThe Apple iPad is coming soon. The rumour that pre-orders would begin last Thursday failed to materialise, and there are still a number of question marks. But, one way or another, the iPad will arrive sooner or later.

If you believe Apple's hype about the 'magic' of the iPad device, soon millions of gadget fans will rely on the Apple iPad for all manner of media consumption: films, books, TV shows, newspapers and so on. That means millions of people will spend even more time with their faces basked in the pale glow of a backlit screen, possibly doing damage to their vision.

Tony Bradley | Read more...


Windows Phone 7: Microsoft's fresh start

February 23, 2010

SmartphonesNow that Microsoft has finally unveiled Windows Mobile 7, rebranded as Windows Phone 7, we can see that Microsoft abandoned the foundation established with the waning Windows Mobile platform, went back to the drawing board, and started from scratch for the latest incarnation of its mobile operating system.

The result is a completely new mobile platform from Microsoft that, at least from initial feedback and reviews, seems to be worthy of further consideration once Windows Phone 7 devices start hitting shops.

Tony Bradley | Read more...


TomTom ProClip car kit for iPhone car

February 22, 2010

TomTom has introduced its latest car kit for iPhone users designed to securely integrate the handset into your car.

The original TomTom car kit for iPhone had a windscreen mount. The updated version screws on to a vehicle-specific ProClip mount fixed on the driver's dashboard. This lets drivers choose a permanent location with no need to reposition it for each journey insists TomTom.

Nick Spence | Read more...


In praise of Apple's anti-porn crusade

February 22, 2010

AppleApple appears to be embarking on a new anti-smut crusade to rid its iPhone App Store of "overtly sexual content". Some have called Apple's crusade - which has included some relatively tame adult fare - hypocritical, but it makes good business sense.

Apple's actions are designed to appease customers who have complained in the company's support forums and elsewhere about adult content in the App Store. According to Information Week, Apple developers have also complained about the sex-themed apps, which they say are making other apps harder to find.

Jeff Bertolucci | Read more...


Google plots instant translator for smartphone

February 9, 2010

SmartphonesGoogle wants to pioneer the first smartphone technology to translate foreign languages almost instantly, the search giant has told The Times. The technology will be able to convert spoken words into a different language in real time, and could be ready within a few years.

Just as Google Translate converts text in 52 languages, the voice translation service will mimic a human interpreter. To achieve this, Google plans to combine the technology behind its text translation service with a voice recognition system, similar to the one found on Android smartphones.

Daniel Ionescu | Read more...


Nexus One gets multi-touch. And the rest?

February 4, 2010

SmartphonesGoogle is finally letting the Nexus One use multi-touch for maps, photo galleries and the web, but that's little consolation to owners of Motorola's Droid and T-Mobile's G1. These less fortunate Google Android smartphones continue to miss out.

Now don't get me wrong. It's great that at least one more Android phone is getting pinch-to-zoom gestures - it's never been clear why certain phones don't include the feature. Rumour has it Apple asked Google to avoid multi-touch back when the companies were getting on well, but Google may no longer want to comply now that the relationship has soured.

Jared Newman | Read more...


Sony Ericsson Aspen smartphone

February 2, 2010

Sony Ericsson Aspen smartphoneSony Ericsson has launched the Aspen, a smartphone with a QWERTY keyboard and touchscreen, running the latest version of Windows Mobile.

The phone has a 2.4in touchscreen, a 3.2Mp camera and support for assisted GPS navigation. Web access is provided via Wi-Fi and HSPA (High-Speed Packet Access).

Mikael Ricknäs | Read more...


Microsoft Zune Phone: who cares?

January 29, 2010

Zune phoneThe latest rumours suggest that Microsoft could launch a Zune phone as early as next month, but we've heard this story before. And it's getting hard to care.

Earlier this week, tech blogger Long Zheng spotted some code in Microsoft's latest Zune software update suggesting USB driver support for three phone-related devices. Each device ID contained the words 'Zune' and 'Phone', prompting Zheng to say that "the elusive 'Zune Phone' is pretty much confirmed".

Jared Newman | Read more...


Sony Ericsson Vivaz HD mobile phone

January 22, 2010

Sony Ericsson has unveiled the Vivaz - a mobile phone capable of capturing 1080x720 resolution HD quality video.

The Sony Ericsson Vivaz features an 8.1Mp camera with 4x digital zoom as well as face- and smile-detection. Its built-in GPS allows users to geotag (automatically log) the location their images were taken.

Carrie-Ann Skinner | Read more...


Scosche SolCHAT solar-powered Bluetooth speakerphone

January 13, 2010

Scosche has unveiled the SolCHAT - a Bluetooth speakerphone designed to be used with mobile phones to make it safer to chat while driving.

Measuring 90x62x15mm, the SolCHAT is solar powered and can hold the charge in the device's litium ion battery for up to one year, ensuring its always ready-to-use.

Carrie-Ann Skinner | Read more...


Nexus One proves Google's no revolutionary

January 13, 2010

SmartphonesFrom complaints over the Google Nexus One's slow and confusing customer service to eye-popping early termination fees, Google's proving to be just another phone maker, not the revolutionary we once hoped for.

Two years ago, Google painted itself as a knight in shining armour, rescuing consumers from the tight grip of wireless carriers and phone makers. When the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) auctioned off wireless spectrum - essentially, more wireless bandwidth - to companies such as Verizon Wireless, Google threw its hat in the ring, and in doing so asked that the FCC impose conditions on whoever won the auction.

Jared Newman | Read more...


CES first looks: Google Nexus One and Motorola Backflip

January 11, 2010

SmartphonesTwo new smartphones demonstrated at the CES show this week offer a glimpse into some of the fascinating features to come on Google Android devices. I got a chance to briefly handle and use both the Nexus One Android phone and Motorola's Backflip, also an Android device.

The Nexus One's ability to turn speech into text in any text field seemed very powerful, and the accuracy of the text-to-speech was high, even in a loud room.

Matt Hamblen | Read more...


Buffalo Dualie iPhone dock with 500GB hard drive

January 7, 2010

Buffalo has unveiled the Dualie - an iPhone/iPhone dock that backs up your iPhone as well as recharging it. 

The Dualie iPhone dock incorporates a 500GB Mac-formatted hard drive that supports Apple Time Machine backup device. It connects to a Mac via USB 2.0 and a FireWire 400/800 port.

Carrie-Ann Skinner | Read more...


What Google really needs to get right with the Nexus One

January 5, 2010

phone thumbnailToday is the day Google is expected to unveil its much-anticipated Nexus One Android-based mobile phone. It's been tight-lipped about the existence of such a device, but has invited journalists from all over the world to its Mountain View California headquarters later today.

Needless to say, speculation about the form it will take and how it will fare are at fever pitch.

Rosemary Hattersley | Read more...


Five predictions for the Google Nexus One

January 5, 2010

phone thumbnailThere has been a frenzy of rumours circulating about Google's foray into the mobile handset market since it was first discovered that Google might be working on such a device.

The handset is set to be unveiled later today at Google's California HQ. Based on speculation in the blogosphere, these are our five predictions for what we can expect from the Nexus One.

Tony Bradley | Read more...


Windows Mobile is on life support

December 26, 2009

SmartphonesIn the first of two opinion pieces on the battle between the leading mobile platforms, Tony Bradley argues that Windows Mobile is in serious trouble. Click here to read David Coursey's riposte.

The iPhone has leapfrogged Windows Mobile to jump into the number-two position for smartphone platforms in the US. That news could be the straw that breaks the proverbial camel's back for the floundering Windows Mobile operating system.

Tony Bradley | Read more...


Windows Mobile is doing fine, thanks

December 26, 2009

SmartphonesIn our second opinion piece on the state of the mobile OS market, David Coursey responds to the claim that Windows Mobile is floundering. He argues that Microsoft's mobile OS is doing just fine.

That Windows Mobile is "on life support" must come as news to the 7.2 million users of Microsoft's smartphone operating system. While the smartphone OS is in jeopardy, I don't see a situation nearly so dire.

David Coursey | Read more...


Motorola Milestone Android smartphone

December 7, 2009

Motorola Milestone Android smartphoneMotorola has started selling its hotly-anticipated Motorola Droid Google Android 2.0 handset in the UK under the name Motorola Milestone.

Launched in the US just a few weeks ago and already snapped up by 800,000 punters, the Droid-by-a-new-name can be picked up from Expansys for £449 or £50 with an 18-month contract on T-Mobile. Expansys has put together the £30-a-month T-Mobile contract offer as none of the main mobile phone networks has announced they will offer the phone.

Rosemary Hattersley | Read more...


Evidence and rumours of next-gen iPhone

December 1, 2009

Apple iPhoneRumours are circulating that the next-generation Apple iPhone may already exist. Log data captured by analytics firm PinchMedia related to the iBart app have identified the existence of an iPhone 3.1.

Let's start with what's known. Analytics data collected for Pandav's iBart app captured information about an iPhone 3.1 device. The current iPhone 3GS is the iPhone 2.1. Apple typically only changes the first number of the device identified when there is a significant hardware change, so the existence of an iPhone 3.1 suggests more than a minor incremental update to the current iPhone 3GS.

Tony Bradley | Read more...


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