Nokia has just released a new beta version of its Ovi Maps suite that is now available to download through the beta Labs channel. The new 3.6 Ovi Maps version now allows you to download street maps directly to your mobile device using a new feature called 'Update'. Ovi Maps also includes a … [Read more...] about Nokia Ovi Maps 3.6 Beta Now Available Through Labs (video)
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Rollpay Mobile-to-Mobile Payment Solution
Rollcomm have just launched a new mobile-to-mobile payment system called Rollpay and is currently pitching their new system to retailers, wholesale traders, banks and operators. Rollpay is a free to use for customers payment system that then charges the merchant a fee for the transactions. Its … [Read more...] about Rollpay Mobile-to-Mobile Payment Solution
Opera Link On Its Way To Windows Phone 7
If you use Opera Link, you will be pleased to know that today it has been announced that Opera Link is coming to Windows Phone 7. If you haven't used Opera Link, it's a service designed to continually synchronize your Bookmarks, Speed Dial, Notes, and other useful browser data between your … [Read more...] about Opera Link On Its Way To Windows Phone 7
83 Percent Of Android Devices Running 2.1 And Above
Google has now released its latest statistics on what version of Android is being run on Android smartphones, and it looks like more and more devices are getting updated to the latest version of Android, 2.2 Froyo. 83 percent of Android devices are now running Android 2.1 and above, with Android … [Read more...] about 83 Percent Of Android Devices Running 2.1 And Above
Microsoft Talks To ChevronWP7 Developers About Homebrew For Windows Phone 7
Not long after the iPhone and iOS was launched back in 2007, a bunch of hackers created jailbreak tools for the Apple device, Apple's CEO, Steve Jobs's response to the hackers was pretty clear, and he wasn't too happy about the jailbreakers unlocking the iPhone. When any new platform launches, … [Read more...] about Microsoft Talks To ChevronWP7 Developers About Homebrew For Windows Phone 7
Dell Venue Pro Now Available To Pre-Order
If you have been waiting to get your hands on the new Windows Phone 7 smartphone from Dell, the Dell Venue Pro, the wait is almost over as it is now available to pre-order from Dell on a monthly contract. The Dell Venue Pro is available to pre-order for $99.99 with a new two-year contract. You can … [Read more...] about Dell Venue Pro Now Available To Pre-Order
Apple iOS Now Top US Smartphone OS
According to research firm Nielsen, Apple overtook RIM in October and is now the most popular smartphone OS in the US, with a 27.9 percent share of the smartphone market. This compares to a 27.4 percent for RIM who are now in second place, and a 22.7 percent share for Google's Android OS, with … [Read more...] about Apple iOS Now Top US Smartphone OS
BlueAnt Q2 Platinum Headset
BlueAnt has just added a new headset to their range of wireless Bluetooth products, named the BlueAnt Q2. The new headset comes equipped with the new fully integrated text-to-speech feature. Its other features include caller name announce, that will notify you of the name of any incoming caller … [Read more...] about BlueAnt Q2 Platinum Headset
PlayStation Phone Appears On Video
We have seen quite a few unannounced smartphones appearing on video and in photos this week. Earlier today, we had a video of the new LG Star, followed by some photos of the Motorola Olympus. Now, we have a video of the new PlayStation Phone. The video below shows the Sony PSP Phone in action. … [Read more...] about PlayStation Phone Appears On Video
DoubleTwist Android App Syncs Music And Video Wirelessly
DoubleTwist has released a new version of its Android App, and the latest version comes with a new feature called AirSync. What AirSync does is let you wirelessly sync your music and videos with your PC or Mac. This innovative feature is designed to make the process of transferring media files … [Read more...] about DoubleTwist Android App Syncs Music And Video Wirelessly
Motorola Olympus Android Smartphone Turns Up Again (Photos)
We have already seen some leaked photos of the Motorola Olympus Android smartphone, which is reported to come with a Tegra 2 processor. Now, the guys over at Gizmodo have managed to get their hands on some decent photos of this new Android handset from Motorola. Apparently, the photos were sent … [Read more...] about Motorola Olympus Android Smartphone Turns Up Again (Photos)
Microsoft Delaying Windows Phone 7 Developer Payments Until Feb 2011?
One thing any company should do when they launch a new mobile platform is keep their developers happy. At the end of the day, if you have no developers designing apps for your platform, then there is nothing for users to buy, and the platform won't be successful. Developers are the backbone of any … [Read more...] about Microsoft Delaying Windows Phone 7 Developer Payments Until Feb 2011?
