In approximately 8 hours the internet is going to, for lack of a better phrase, shit its pants. Fueled by Apple fanbois, mobile phone addicts, technology blogs, and mainstream media trying to latch onto what’s “cool” and “hip” these days, the internet is going to get filled with more articles, analysis, photos, and videos of…
Archives for 2010
Confirmed: iPhone OS 4.0 and iPhone OS 3.1.3 will get ‘carrier unlock’
With Apple slated to debut the next-generation iPhone 4 / 4G/ HD at the WWDC 2010 conference tomorrow, there’s no doubt that iPhone hopefuls around the world are hoping that they’ll be able to jailbreak and unlock the new phone to use with any GSM carrier they choose. Today, we’re happy to say that the…
Dell Streak gets its root on!
These days, we can’t seem to go a a week without hearing about Android smartphones like the Sprint HTC EVO 4G or the Incredible getting root. Following on the HTC EVO 4G’s root-killing OTA update from Sprint and the Android 2.2 OS “Froyo” ROM for the Motorola Droid, we’re now hearing reports that the Dell…
Football Agent for iPhone challenges your team management skills
Here’s one for iPhone-ownin’ soccer (that’s football in Europe) fans. The name of the game is Football Agent, and it’s actually a port of MouseBreakers’ online title for the iPhone, iPod Touch and even iPad. We’re talking about an easy to play title, which doesn’t mean it won’t eat your time — it’s super addictive!…
This week Verizon Wireless highlights essential Android apps
This week Verizon Wireless is recommending what I see as essential Android apps, virtually any DROID owner should have installed on their beloved smartphone. Actually, the theme of the week is “multitasking” (eat that iPhone), but the apps recommended better fit in some “must have” category, as far as I’m concerned. Anyway, here’s what they…
Buy.com revamps its mobile website, makes it way much better
Buy.com launched a revamped mobile website which is way much better than what they previously had. Earlier Buy.com for mobiles only offered limited product search capabilities and pricing information. The new, updated site rocks full search and checkout capabilities and a faster, simpler UI — all of which should deliver an improved mobile shopping experience.…
Voxofon: We’ll have the first mobile VoIP solution for Windows Phone 7
The Windows Phone 7 race has begun, as we have Voxofon issuing a press release to announce they are the first company to bring mobile VoIP to Microsoft’s upcoming mobile platform. The weird thing, though, is that Windows Phone 7 is still not available, but that “minor point” shouldn’t stop anyone from saying they are…
Bayer launches iPhone app to help people manage their multiple sclerosis treatment
It seems big pharma wants to ride the iWave, too. Lately we caught Bayer launching the iPhone app, myBETAapp, to assist Betaseron (interferon beta-1b) patients in managing their multiple sclerosis treatment. The application was unveiled as part of Bayer’s patient support program, BETAPLUS, and it provides patients with injection reminders, injection site rotation assistance and…
SouthernLINC Wireless unveils $50 Prepaid Unlimited Monthly plan
As more and more people dig the idea of contract-free and unlimited mobile plans, SouthernLINC Wireless is joining the ride. The company is expanding its prepaid service offerings with the addition of the Prepaid Unlimited Monthly plan, which is already available for customers. For $50 per month, users get unlimited Anytime Cellular Minutes, unlimited text…
Mobile social community mig33 launches new mobile website
Mobile social community mig33, which is usually used in emerging markets, is expanding with the introduction of a mobile (WAP) website that offers much more than simple chat. Here’s what’s new (from the press release): The new WAP service provides mig33 members access to all existing community services and features, and now also allows users…