Came across Mybefia.com this evening, and I have to admit it is pretty cool. The site allows you to compare app rankings from within the App Store, Alexa style. You can add up to 3 apps at the top of the site, and view the app’s rank for the current week. You can also view…
Yet Another Verizon BlackBerry Storm Commercial
Just when you thought there couldn’t be any more Verizon BlackBerry Storm commercials (make sure you check out Simon’s BlackBerry Storm Video Roundup)… in pops another one. Not too much new to show but the device sure does look good. Worthy of note here is you’ll notice around 4 seconds a disclaimer pops on the…
Verizon Nationwide Connect Plans a Reality?
Remember the rumored Verizon Connect plans I reported on just a few hours ago? While puttering around the interwebs (it’s a series of tubes 🙂 ) I stumbled upon some more details from an apparent Verizon source over at Howard Forums. User VZW E commented: If you guys want the real facts then here they…
Rumor: Verizon Unleashing $10 Unlimited Web ‘Connect’ Plan?
An anonymous tipster has let Gizmodo know that Verizon intends to launch a new plan called ‘Connect’. The plan is aimed at web-enabled cellphones, not smartphones. The new plan could be available as early as November 16th, and will be cheaper than the Vcast service. If you sign up for ‘Connect’ on top of your…
Crazy Android Bug Interprets Text Entries as System Commands
A strange yet somewhat shocking bug has been discovered in the G1 firmware RC29 and below. When I read about it I simply had to report on it. The bug interprets text entries as system commands which are then executed with superuser privileges! Crazy! A bug report sent in to Google outlined the issue: I…
Apple Takes 2nd in Smartphone Market Share, But Q4 Looking Good for RIM
You may remember Will’s post from friday on Apple leapfrogging RIM in market share according to recent studies. I’ve been reading a bit about that lately and simply wanted to provide my take on it, plus add a lovely chart for you all to see where the numbers are at. As you can see in…
Telus Launches LG Chocolate ‘GiG’ for $99.99
Telus customers in Canada will have a new LG device to add to their holiday shopping lists. The LG Chocolate GiG is a brand-new music-focused device. You might also know it as the LG Chocolate 3, or LG 8560 (Why must some devices have so many names!?) The device has all of the standard features…
BlackBerry Storm Challenge Coming to NYC
Last week, there was a BlackBerry Storm Challenge that made a debut in San Francisco (pictured above). The contest/promo event allowed participants to step inside of a giant BlackBerry Storm to try and grab as many Verizon business cards as they could (giant fans blow air from the bottom of the Storm). If the contestant…
Sony Ericsson Whips out the Crystal Ball: 20MP Cameras and HD for Mobile Devices by 2012
As tough as it is to predict what innovations and advancements might take place in the future, there are certainly general trends to follow. In our current global economic troubles, there’s no doubt that many development budgets have been cut in half, or cut completely until things start to turn around. Sony Ericsson has made…
Palm Treo Pro Arrives on the Vodafone New Zealand Network
Palm has announced that the Treo Pro will be available on the Vodafone New Zealand network. The Treo Pro is powered by Windows Mobile 6.1, and has key built-in features such as WiFi, GPS and more. The device is one of the nicest and thinnest Treo’s I’ve seen to-date, no doubt Palm has and is…