RIM seems to have had problem after problem over the last couple of years. The company has been unable to compete with the likes of Google's Android and Apple's iOS, and now RIM's two CEOs, Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, are stepping down to make way for a new CEO. RIM's new CEO will be Thorsten … [Read more...] about Thorsten Heins Is RIM’s New CEO, As Lazaridis And Balsillie Step Down
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Google App Inventor Now Open Source
Still eager on coming up with an app for Android? There could soon be an easy way of doing it with Google and MIT releasing the source code for the Google App Inventor. As the name suggests, the Google App Inventor helps you create apps with relative ease. Google and MIT are hoping that a … [Read more...] about Google App Inventor Now Open Source
iPhone Gets Live Streaming With Time Warner Cable App
iPhone owners can now watch what's on Time Warner Cable even if they are not at home as TWC has updated its iOS app to allow live streaming. This exciting update brings a new level of convenience and flexibility to Time Warner Cable subscribers, enabling them to enjoy their favorite TV shows and … [Read more...] about iPhone Gets Live Streaming With Time Warner Cable App
M1 Offers Modified iPhone 4 & 4S Without Camera
The iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S now have a non-camera version care of Singapore operator M1. Rumours of the non-camera version circulated before and now it’s officially available. It is priced S$ 49 more than the regular iPhone version. M1 is also willing to take your current iPhone 4/4S and charge … [Read more...] about M1 Offers Modified iPhone 4 & 4S Without Camera
Samsung Galaxy Note Gets FCC Nod
Those eagerly awaiting AT&T to offer Samsung’s Galaxy Note may not have to wait much longer, as the device has successfully passed the FCC's stringent standards. All that’s needed now is the green light from the US government, and the Galaxy Note will be ready for launch. The smartphone-tablet … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note Gets FCC Nod
HTC Thunderbolt Free On Verizon With 2-Year Contract
The HTC Thunderbolt is free on Verizon if you get a contract with them, making it a good option for those looking for a 4G LTE without the high price tag associated with it. The Thunderbolt may not be at the top of your wishlist when it comes to specs but with Verizon offering it for free if you … [Read more...] about HTC Thunderbolt Free On Verizon With 2-Year Contract
Samsung Galaxy Note Update Brings New Features
Samsung has released an update for their Samsung Galaxy Note smartphone, and the update brings a range of new features to the Samsung Galaxy Note which are designed to improve the device. The Galaxy Note's keyboard gets upgraded in the update and the new keyboard now shows five rows of keys as well … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note Update Brings New Features
LomoKino Smartphone Holder Makes It Easy To Digitise 35mm Footage
You might remember the LomoKino Super 35 Movie Maker we featured back in November last year. Well, if taking retro movies lights your creative fire, the new LomoKino Smartphone Holder offers smartphone users a very easy way to transfer 35mm LomoKino movies directly onto your phone. The new 35mm … [Read more...] about LomoKino Smartphone Holder Makes It Easy To Digitise 35mm Footage
Google’s Android Market Hits 11 Billion Downloads
Google has released its fourth quarter earnings results for 2011, and along with the release comes some exciting news about Google's Android OS. Most notably, Google's Android Market has now reached a massive 11 billion downloads. The 11 billion downloads cover everything available from the Android … [Read more...] about Google’s Android Market Hits 11 Billion Downloads
LG Spectrum 4G LTE Lands On Verizon
LG and Verizon recently announced their latest Android smartphone, the LG Spectrum 4G LTE and now the handset is available on Verizon Wireless for $199.99 when you sign up to a new two year contract with the carrier. The LG Spectrum comes with support for Verizon's 4G LTE network and it features … [Read more...] about LG Spectrum 4G LTE Lands On Verizon
Samsung Sells 5 Million Galaxy S II Smartphones In South Korea
Back in September, Samsung announced that they had sold over 10 million Samsung Galaxy S II smartphones, and now the company has announced that they have now sold over 5 million Galaxy S II devices in their domestic market, South Korea. It took Samsung just 9 months to reach the 5 million Galaxy S … [Read more...] about Samsung Sells 5 Million Galaxy S II Smartphones In South Korea
Samsung Star 3 And Star 3 Duos Mobile Phones Announced
Samsung has expanded its mobile phone lineup with the introduction of two new models: the Samsung Star 3 and the Star 3 Duos. Initially, these devices will be launched in Russia, followed by a rollout in Europe and other regions worldwide. The two handsets share the same specifications, with the … [Read more...] about Samsung Star 3 And Star 3 Duos Mobile Phones Announced
