We have heard quite a bit this week from a number of research companies on how popular Google's Android platform is becoming. Now, research group NPD is reporting that Android OS smartphones are now in the lead for smartphone sales. According to NPD, Android smartphones made up 33 percent of all … [Read more...] about Android Now Makes Up 33 Percent Of US Smartphone Sales
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Vonage Mobile App Lets You Call Your Facebook Friends For Free
Vonage has launched a new application for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android handsets that will let you call all your Facebook friends for free. Your friends will also need to use the application, and you will need to sign into your Facebook account through the application. The Vonage Mobile app … [Read more...] about Vonage Mobile App Lets You Call Your Facebook Friends For Free
Saudi Arabia Bans BlackBerry Smartphones
We told you earlier in the week that the UAE were looking into banning RIM's BlackBerry smartphones, now Saudi Arabia has officially confirmed that all BlackBerry smartphones will be banned from August the 6th. The ban has come about as RIM and local mobile phone carriers were unable to bring the … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia Bans BlackBerry Smartphones
Motorola Droid 2 Spotted Again (Photos)
We have seen a few photos before of the new Motorola Droid 2, and now a couple more new ones have emerged. These new images show the Droid 2 in more detail and also depict it sitting next to the original Motorola Droid. As you can see from the photos, the Motorola Droid 2 features an updated … [Read more...] about Motorola Droid 2 Spotted Again (Photos)
Samsung Launches Nori Touchscreen Phone
Samsung has launched another mobile phone to its ever-increasing global range. The new Samsung Nori, a mid-range device, has just been shipped in South Korea. Unique Personalization Features One of the unique features of the Nori mobile phone is the inclusion of 8 character adhesive films that … [Read more...] about Samsung Launches Nori Touchscreen Phone
No WiFi Tethering And WiFi Hotspot For Motorola Droid With Android 2.2
Verizon is about to release Android 2.2 (Froyo) for the Motorola Droid, although it looks like the Droid will not be getting two of the key features of Android 2.2, WiFi tethering and the ability to use the Droid as a WiFi hotspot. According to Verizon, the reason for this is because the Motorola … [Read more...] about No WiFi Tethering And WiFi Hotspot For Motorola Droid With Android 2.2
BlackBerry Torch 9800 Coming To Vodafone UK
Yesterday, RIM announced their latest smartphone, the BlackBerry Torch 9800 in the US, and it will go on sale in the US later this month. Now, UK mobile phone operator Vodafone has announced that they will be selling the Torch here in the UK. The BlackBerry Torch features a 3.2 inch touch screen … [Read more...] about BlackBerry Torch 9800 Coming To Vodafone UK
BlackBerry 6 OS Headed To Bold 9700, Bold 9650 And Pearl 3G
As well as announcing the new BlackBerry Torch 9800 slider smartphone which will feature BlackBerrys new OS, RIM also announced the handsets in their existing smartphone range that will be getting updated to BlackBerry 6 OS. BlackBerry Bold 9700, BlackBerry Bold 9650 and BlackBerry Pearl 3G will be … [Read more...] about BlackBerry 6 OS Headed To Bold 9700, Bold 9650 And Pearl 3G
AT&T BlackBerry Torch 9800 Gets Official
Blackberry has unveiled its latest smartphone, the BlackBerry Torch 9800, which will be available with US mobile carrier AT&T. The BlackBerry Torch features a 3.2-inch touch screen display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, offering users a vibrant and clear visual experience for all their … [Read more...] about AT&T BlackBerry Torch 9800 Gets Official
BlackBerry 9800 Slider Gets FCC Approval
BlackBerry is due to announce their latest handset in a couple of hours, the BlackBerry 9800 slider, and it looks like their latest handset has just received FCC approval according to the BGR. It looks like the BlackBerry 9800 slider features Quad band GSM, Tri band UMTS with support for the 850 … [Read more...] about BlackBerry 9800 Slider Gets FCC Approval
Pistol Bluetooth Headset
The Mayor of Mount Holly in Minnesota has a unique aversion to talking on the telephone and has made his point quite dramatically by creating a DIY pistol Bluetooth headset inside a plastic gun. Every time he answers a call, he holds the gun to his head, looking more like a suicidal madman than a … [Read more...] about Pistol Bluetooth Headset
LG Wink Touchscreen Mobile Phones Announced
LG has launched a new range of mobile phones aimed at teenagers, the LG Wink series. There are three different models in the LG Wink range: the Wink, Wink Style, and Wink 3G. All of the models in the Wink range feature a touchscreen display, a media player, an FM radio, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a … [Read more...] about LG Wink Touchscreen Mobile Phones Announced
