The other day BlackBerry released their latest smartphone, the BlackBerry Torch 9800. We have already heard that it will be available in the UK with mobile operator Vodafone, and now Orange has confirmed that they will start selling the Torch. Key Features of the BlackBerry Torch 9800 The new … [Read more...] about BlackBerry Torch 9800 Headed To Orange UK
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Apple To Release Software Fix To Close iOS 4 Security Flaws
Since Comex released his iPhone 4 jailbreak tool, JailbreakMe, which exploits a couple of security holes in iOS 4, we have been hearing quite a bit about it from a number of companies over concerns with the security flaws in iOS 4. Apple [AAPL] has finally released a statement, confirming that they … [Read more...] about Apple To Release Software Fix To Close iOS 4 Security Flaws
Intel Agrees Anti-Trust Settlement With The FCC
Intel has managed to settle their Ant-Trust investigation with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) without paying a large fine. Intel and the FTC have come to an agreement where Intel has promised to change the way it operates and at the same time it will give access to its key CPUs to units of … [Read more...] about Intel Agrees Anti-Trust Settlement With The FCC
Google Kills Off Google Wave
Google [GOOG] launched Google Wave back in June 2009, after a long period of private beta testing the service, it was launched to the general public earlier this year. Now Google has decided to kill off Google Wave because the real-time collaboration tool has been less than popular. The main … [Read more...] about Google Kills Off Google Wave
Samsung PL90 Compact Camera
Samsung has added another compact camera to its range with the launch of the Samsung PL90. The Samsung PL90 is slightly different than previous compact cameras from Samsung, as it features a built in USB connector, which means it can be connected directly to your computer without the need for … [Read more...] about Samsung PL90 Compact Camera
NEC Tosses X431BT Display Onto Digital Signage Market
NEC has pulled the wraps off a new display with a strange size that is aimed at digital signage. The display is made to fit into areas where a normal LCD won't fit. The new screen is called the X431BT. The screen has a resolution of 1920 x 480 and a 3000:1 contrast ratio. The typical brightness is … [Read more...] about NEC Tosses X431BT Display Onto Digital Signage Market
Android Now Makes Up 33 Percent Of US Smartphone Sales
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
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
Facebook Android App Gets Updated
Facebook has updated their Android application to a new version, 1.3.0, and this latest update brings a few changes and an updated user interface. The previous version of the Facebook application for Android was nowhere near as good as the iPhone version, and this new version gets a little closer to … [Read more...] about Facebook Android App Gets Updated
FaceTime 3G Data Consumption
9to5Mac website has been testing the data usage of the Apple FaceTime feature over 3G by putting two iPhones to the test. Running one FaceTime over 3G, and taking before and after screenshots of the data usage. A 5-minute call resulted in 14.7MB of data transfers, including both uploading and … [Read more...] about FaceTime 3G Data Consumption
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
Hotmail Upgrade Now Available to All
A majority of users have been receiving the update over the last week, but Microsoft has now finished the rollout to over 350 million people in more than 220 countries around the world. The new Hotmail has been designed to remove the clutter from your inbox and help you keep your mail organized. … [Read more...] about Hotmail Upgrade Now Available to All
