In a move that could lead to more killer games on Android, Google Ventures has invested some cash into the prolific iPhone game maker ngmoco. According to TechCrunch: The company, which is already profitable, took the money as part of a new round of funding — probably in the $3-5 million range. ngmoco currently has…
HTC Spark could be Windows Phone 7 device
Well, it looks like some specs have leaked out regarding an upcoming Windows Phone 7, as the spec sheet leaked out for the supposed HTC Spark. As you can see from the pic above, the HTC Spark is supposed to be a Microsoft Windows Phone 7 device that has a 1 GHz processor, a 3.7-inch…
Verizon iPhone to have internal antenna, 1.2 GHz processor?
It’s another day, so we got another Verizon Apple iPhone rumor folks. This latest one says the Verizon iPhone will have an internal antenna and it could sport a 1.2 GHz processor. The rumor comes courtesy of Dvice, which says it has heard from a source who has handled the Verizon iPhone prototype. The internal…
Google Voice Search brings Voice Actions to Android
If you have an Android device with Froyo, you can now use your voice to make calls, search local business, send texts, and more thanks to a new app from Google. We knew that Google was going to unveil something cool today and the search giant didn’t disappoint. With Google Voice Action for Android, you’ll…
Apple iAd partners happy so far
Apple iAd advertising partners are happy with the early returns but it’s too early to tell if this platform will be the winner in the mobile advertising space. Apple included the iAd platform in its iOS 4 and this was fully integrated into the iPhone itself and it enables advertisers to take advantage of things…
Android smartphone sales outpace Apple iPhone
Gartner said Google Android devices have outsold the Apple iPhone globally and outpaced Research In Motion’s BlackBerry in the United States for the second quarter. Yes friends, the Android invasion is on in full force. This isn’t very surprising, as other research firms have noted that Android is going strong. Gartner said Android devices shipped…
Apple iPhone app patent beef squashed peacefully
When Apple tried to patent a few iPhone apps and processing, a lot of stink was being raised because the company used an existing app’s art (a 1:1 reproduction) when it filed. The situation has been resolved amicably, the makers of Where To? said. The patent regarded around sending out arrival notices to Apple iPhone…
Motorola CEO not worried about a Verizon iPhone
Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha said he isn’t too concerned about the growing rumors that the Apple iPhone is coming to Verizon as soon as January of 2011. Motorola has been the biggest beneficiary of the lack of an Apple iPhone Verizon, as the nation’s largest carrier has invested millions in high-profile marketing campaigns for devices…
Sony Ericsson bringing out Android 3.0 gaming smartphone
Well, it looks like we may finally be seeing that oft-rumored PlayStation phone, as rumors from Engadget say Sony Ericsson is working on a new gaming platform smartphone that will utilize Android 3.0. As for the hardware, Engadget says: The device is described as cross between the Samsung Captivate and the PSP Go — in…
Facebook location-based check-in service hitting soon
Facebook is reportedly readying a location-based service that will enable users to check-in to places and venues. Will this service aim to crush competitors like Foursquare and Gowalla? Well, it’s complicated. Multiple services told CNET that the Facebook check-in service would launch in the coming weeks and it will enable users to broadcast their location…