Swype has updated its beta client for Android and the latest version has a host of improvements that should make it easy to bang out messages. If you’ve never used the keyboard-replacement app, it takes a whole new approach to text input. Created by the guy who invented T9, you trace the path of the…
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iOS 4 for iPhone 3GS Jailbroken in No Time At All
We haven’t really had a chance to breathe since iOS 4 was announced at WWDC yesterday, but the new operating system has now been jailbroken for the iPhone 3GS. It really shouldn’t come as a surprise since iPhone OS 4 was jailbroken with the quickness, but if you’re running iOS 4 Gold Master and you’ve…
Samsung Galaxy S is coming soon – T-Mobile on July 21st?
Even with the new iPhone 4 stealing the spotlight, Samsung has no intentions to slow the hype of the Samsung Galaxy S. Today a teaser site was just launched, and we’re also hearing a possible release date for the device on T-Mobile USA. Samsung launched a teaser site for the Galaxy S today, which showcases…
Motorola bringing Android slider to Metro PCS
With other smaller, regional carrier such as US Cellular, and Cellular South, Metro PCS is now jumping on the Android bandwagon. The mystery Motorola slider has the makings of a pretty decent mid-range device, and it would be considered high-range since we’re talking Metro PCS here. While it may not be the HTC Desire, it’s…
Nokia Shows Off N8 Photo and Video Editing Features
Not to be outdone by iMovie on the iPhone, Apple’s hottest new video editing application, Nokia has given us a little video editing demo of its own. The N8, which was pretty much laughed at when it was announced, isn’t a slouch when it comes to photo or video editing itself: you can add and…
Superphone shootout: what’s the best smartphone for this summer?
Apple’s iPhone 4 looks like it will be a killer device but there are a plethora of good smartphones on all of the major carriers. We take a look at some of the hottest handsets that will go head-to-head this summer season, so read on after the jump for a breakdown of the coolest new…
Microsoft pushes Windows Phone 7 for business
For all of its shortcomings, the Windows Mobile platform was able to gain some traction with business users thanks to its strong integration with Microsoft’s enterprise software. The upcoming Windows Phone 7 features multiple user interfaces changes to make it a more consumer-friendly platform but Microsoft wants you to know that it will still be…
Android 2.2 Froyo on Motorola Droid Highlighted on Video
Nexus One users have been lucky in that they were the first to get a taste of Android 2.2, known as Froyo, but it didn’t take long before a ROM hit for the Motorola Droid. Along with it came promises of speed, a new way to store apps, Flash 10.1 and so much more. It…
iPhone 4 Coming to Rogers, Telus, and Bell
I’ve received word from all the major carriers in Canada that yes, Rogers, Telus, and Bell will be offering the iPhone 4. No word on pricing or dates from any of them, but odds are we’ll be seeing prices around AT&T’s $199 and $299 on contract, and likely being available shortly after the U.S. launch…
BlackBerry Curve 8530 Picked up by Tata Indicom
RIM has just announced the launch of the BlackBerry Curve 8530 in India. Unlike the BlackBerry Bold 9700 launch that saw numerous carriers pick up the device (from Airtel to Vodafone), the Curve 8530 will be available only through Tata Indicom for the moment. Interestingly, Tata has pointed out that the device is India’s first…