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We’re getting ever so close to the launch of Microsoft Windows Phone 7 but the platform won’t be competitive if it doesn’t have a robust app store. Fear not true believers, as the Windows Marketplace for Mobile is quickly rounding into shape. Microsoft isn’t naive enough to think that its untested platform will galvanize developers…
The Nokia N8 hasn’t even hit the masses yet and the N9 is already getting fondled and judged out in the wild. While its predecessor, the Nokia N8 almost certainly bound for AT&T, has had mixed reviews regarding its hardware, the N9 was called “near perfect” by one Russian journalist. The journalist also said that…
Twitter has just named Dick Costolo as its new CEO and we can’t help but wonder what this will mean for the micro-blogging’s mobile strategy. As you may know, Twitter has strong mobile roots because it started as an SMS-focused service. That 140-character limit is strictly tied with the limits of SMS and the company…
Although RIM has the lock-down on wireless encryption, Russian software security firm ElcomSoft has cooked up a way to crack into computer-stored, password-protected BlackBerry backup files. The Phone Password Breaker software goes for $79 for the home edition and $199 for professional, and offers customers a way to access BlackBerry backups in an average of…
Come on, don’t act like you’re surprised that Popular Mechanics has voted the HTC EVO 4G as one of the top products of 2010. What makes the award or recognition special is that it’s not just being considered against other phones, but different kinds of products like cars and cameras, too. Popular Mechanics gives the…
Android 2.2, or Froyo, is definitely gaining market share as devices are finally getting their much-anticipated updates to the latest version of the Google mobile OS. As of the beginning of August, Froyo only accounted for 4.5% of all Android devices, with 2.1(Eclair) ruling the roost. Two months later, Froyo now is on 33.4% of…
Adidas was apparently ready to strike up a $10 million iAd deal with Apple when it decided to pull its efforts thanks to Apple’s tight control. Rumor is that Apple wanted too much control over the process, so Adidas decided that it wasn’t worth the effort. If true, this is further proof that sometimes Steve…
It looks like Skype will be swiping Cisco executive Tony Bates as its CEO and he will be heading a company which has the opportunity to be a major disruptor in the mobile space. Skype has more than 560 registered users and about 124 million of those use the VoIP-calling service on a monthly basis.…
Seesmic for iPhone was launched four months ago and just got a significant update. In addition to the usual iOS 4 optimizations for multitasking and the Retina display, Seesmic will now let you create and add to Twitter lists, view @ reply and DM conversations in a handy threaded view, and support for Facebook messages.…
Everyone is gearing up for Microsoft Windows Phone 7 as it unveils the new platform on October 11 in New York City. By now, you’re probably familiar that AT&T is part of the mix, but T-Mobile will be a carrier partner, too. The fourth largest carrier in the U.S. will be selling Windows Phone 7…