Sun has just announced a mobile version of its JavaFX platform. The new ‘JavaFX Mobile’ is built on JavaME, and will let developers easily create mobile applications. Plus, this new mobile release will allow developers to port existing apps to mobile platforms. Cool. Also noteworthy is JavaFX Mobile will allow developers to tie into native…
More Unofficial OS Updates for BlackBerry Storm 9500 and 9530
Late last night, you may or may not have noticed yet another OS update for the BlackBerry Storm hit the interwebs. Not only is the update for the 9500, but the 9530 received an update as well! Both of these updates are very unofficial… So you know what I’m going to say now, right? Backup…
Verizon Trying to Clear Out the BlackBerry 8330
With Verizon running their ‘BOGO’ sale at the moment, they’re no doubt trying their best to clear out old stock… Especially the Verizon BlackBerry Curve 8330. For some time yesterday, it looked as though they were ultra-successful. On the Verizon website, the 8330 was (in both silver and pink) listed as ‘out of stock’. Victory…
Palm Pre Specs Make an Appearance on Sprint.com
Some good news about the most anticipated handset of 2009, the Palm Pre. Sprint has just updated their site with all of your basic Palm Pre specs. Nothing spectacular about this whatsoever, however it does raise some eyebrows to the fact that the Pre could be coming to Sprint soon. Is this a sign of…
Alcatel and LEGO Team Up to Produce the LEGO Phone
First off, let me say, that if this is true.. this is awesome 🙂 An anonymous tipster over at BGR has let them know that a partnership is in place to bring a new device to market. This so-called partnership between Alcatel and Lego will produce a device resembling the iconic kids’ toys that we’ve…
Apple Reaches 20,000 App Milestone in the App Store
What do you get when you build an awesome on-device App Store that reaps huge profits for developers worldwide? You get the Apple App Store, which has just crossed the 20,000 app mark! Congratulations to Apple and all of the hard working developers out there that have been busting their butts putting together fine applications…
Call it the ‘Alex Rodriguez’: BlackBerry 9300 Basically the 8900 on Steroids
I’m sure you recall the rumors dropping all across the blogosphere last week around the BlackBerry 9300. The latest offering from RIM is said to be the 3G’d-out version of the 3G-less 8900. I like the sounds of that. The 9300 is also supposed to have a higher-res screen in comparison to its younger sibling…
Canadians Prefer Their Mobile Phones on Valentine’s Day
What would you rather do, hold the hand of your significant other, or hold onto your mobile phone? Seems like a no-brainer, right? The folks at Virgin Mobile Canada conducted a survey on February 4th and 5th of last year (no idea why these results are only coming out now). They asked 1,000 random people…
Google Launches AdSense for Mobile Search
Back in September of 2007, Google launched AdSense for Mobile. It was a great way for developers and webmasters to allow advertising on their mobile sites… and make a little coin while they were at it. Today, Google has added to its offering, launching Google AdSense Mobile Search. It will allow mobile publishers to embed…
Telus Launches $20,000 Tech Makeover Contest for Canadian Small Businesses
Telus has just launched a cool contest for Canadian small businesses. To enter, entrepreneurs simply need to register and play. The grand prize is a $20,000 technology makeover for the business. Winners will be randomly drawn… and monthly drawings will be held for $1,000 technology prizes up until the grand prize drawing at the end…