Well, it looks like Droid does streaming video now, as Verizon Wireless is bringing its V Cast Video service to its Android phones. The service brings live and recorded videos to your handsets over mobile data networks or via WiFi. Verizon’s service costs $10 a month, which may be a bit pricey for you depending…
HTC Scorpion could hit Verizon with Android 2.2, 1.5 GHz processor
With all the cool devices coming out (like the iPhone HD, EVO 4G, Droid Incredible) it’s easy to forget that we’re store for some even better hardware in the not-too-distant future. Now, we’re hearing rumbling that the HTC Scorpion will be coming to Verizon Wireless soon with Android 2.2 and a 1.5 GHz processor. Previous…
Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer speaks about tablets, smartphones
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer spoke at the Wall Street Journal’s All Things D conference this morning and he reiterated that the software giant is in a good position when it comes to tablets and smartphones. The company rose to prominence on the back of its Windows and Office products for desktops but there’s an inescapable…
Mastercard intros MoneySend app for iPhone, iPad
MasterCard wants to make it easier to use your Apple products to send and receive money, and the company has just released a MoneySend app for the iPhone and iPad. The app enables users to send and receive requests for money via credit cards, debit payments or via through a prepaid account from Bancorp Bank.…
AT&T tops 3G performance test again
Well, stop the presses! It looks like AT&T has topped another 3G performance test conducted by PC Mag. Before we get too crazy, let’s keep in mind this is mobile data only. PC Mag said it didn’t test voice quality, dropped calls or coverage areas because it was focused about mobile Internet. Still, it’s a…
FCC Chairman pushes mobile broadband
The future of broadband in the United States may be dependent on 4G services, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski said during the Wall Street Journal’s D8 conference. Since coming in with the Obama administration, Genachowski has been a big advocate of using mobile technologies to bridge the so-called “digital divide” – the lack of high-speed Internet…
WWDC preview – iPhone 4G/HD, streaming iTunes and a few surprises
Next Monday, Apple CEO Steve Jobs will take the stage during the Worldwide Developers Conference and will probably introduce the next iPhone. While many of the details of the iPhone 4G/HD have already hit the streets, Apple is sure to pull out a few surprises. Read on after the jump and we’ll give you a…
AdMob rolls out iPad SDK, new tablet ads
Fresh off its official acquisition by Google, AdMob is rolling out a software development kit for developers to create better mobile ads for Apple’s iPad. Our new SDK is unified across all devices running the iPhone OS, which means that developers can download one binary for development across all Apple iPhone OS devices – iPhone,…
Verizon launches LTE partner program for rural regions
Verizon Wireless is investing billions in building out its Long-Term Evolution network but it can’t do it alone. The nation’s largest carrier has launched a program to help it find partners to bring 4G to rural America. We are seeking companies that can assist in bringing the benefits of 4G LTE service to rural areas…
New Skype iPhone 3G app has been downloaded by “millions”
It looks like iPhone users are very interested in making VoIP calls over 3G networks, as Skype said its 2.0 version of the iPhone app has been well received. “We’ve had millions of downloads to date,” Russ Shaw, Skype’s general manager for mobile, told Reuters. “That’s really positive.” The latest version enables iPhone users to…