If you thought the Palm Pre for $99 at Amazon was a good deal, I’ve got an even better deal for you today. Walmart has popped on the scene, to offer up the Palm Pre for a staggering $79.99 on a new 2-year contract. The only bummer on this one is a $100 mail-in rebate…
NHL Draft Kit for iPhone Arrives in time for 2009-2010 NHL Season
The NHL season is fast approaching, and it’s time for hockey fans around the world to get together and startup their hockey pools. Pick your players, hold your draft, and hopefully at the end of the year you take home top honors! With NHL hockey pools clearly on-the-brain, I thought I’d tell you about a…
PC Version of ‘The Missing Sync’ for Palm Pre Now Available
For all the folks that have been waiting patiently for a PC version of The Missing Sync for the Palm Pre… it’s here! I received a note from the folks at Mark/Space this morning alerting me to the release. With this new version, Windows XP and Vista users can connect their PC to the Pre…
Morning Quickie: Dayton and Rochester Experiencing T-Mobile 3G Goodness
Some quick T-Mobile 3G network expansion news for the folks in Ohio and Minnesota this morning. It has been reported that Dayton Ohio, and Rochester Minnesota are now hooked up to all the T-Mobile 3G goodness they can handle. As always, congrats to the T-Mobile subscribers in the area. Be sure to let us know…
Real Soccer 2010 Now Available in the App Store
You may or may not recall me tipping you off to the fact that Real Soccer 2010 was coming soon to the App Store. I knew it was only a matter of time, and, sure enough… Real Soccer 2010 has arrived for all the ‘footy’ fans out there. The previous edition of the game was…
Portugal Telecom Expanding Network in East Timor
The good folks at Portugal Telecom have reported that they’re investing around $54 million to improve their telecommunications network in East Timor by the end of this year. When asked for comment, Portugal Telecom’s Chief Executive Zeinal Bava commented: “PT is working on the 3G network so that within 24 months Timor can have access…
OS 4.7.1.53 Goes Official on Reliance for the BlackBerry Tour
BlackBerry Tour owners have a new, and yes, official OS to download and install! That’s right, OS 4.7.1.53 is now available from the good folks at Reliance. Earlier we had seen the very same version launched by Verizon, only to see it disappear from the face of the earth not long after. Let’s hope this…
In-Vehicle Texting Drops in California, Thanks to ’09 Ban
Texting and driving is dangerous. Talking on your cellphone and driving is dangerous. Both put you and innocent bystanders, drivers, passengers and others at serious risk. We’re seeing more and more bans on driving while using a cellphone, and California’s 2009 ban on in-vehicle text messaging is no different. Results recently posted by the Automobile…
Amazon Throws Down Sweetheart of a Deal: Get the Palm Pre for $99
It came as no surprise to me this morning when I noticed Amazon had the Pre on sale for its lowest price yet: $99.99. In fact, when I noticed this, I thought to myself, ‘sheesh, what took you so long, Amazon?’. To nab it at this price point you’re going to need to sign up…
T-Mobile’s Mystical 3G Network Expansion Continues Across the U.S.
If you’re getting bored of these updates then pass on this post… But if you’re a T-Mo booster and love to hear what’s going on at Magenta, keep reading. They’re continuing to push hard with their mystical 3G network expansion, and have grown 3G coverage to some new cities over the last few days. Cities…