Facebook has launched a new mobile site that is trying to make the social-networking experience quicker and less data-intensive. 0.facebook.com is aimed primarily at emerging markets and it is a relatively bare-bones version of the site. Judging from the screen shots, it kind of reminds me of the experimental Facebook Lite, but the main elements…
More next-gen iPhone pics, videos leak
Maybe Steve Jobs is too busy with his war on Flash because another potential next-generation iPhone prototype has hit the Interwebs. This latest leak comes from Vietnam, which has been a hotbed of Apple rumors and leaks lately. This one actually turns on the screen and, from the brief amount of time we see it,…
GetJar looks for best multi-platform apps
Apple’s App Store isn’t the only hot app game in town, as GetJar is steadily gaining traction with its independent, multi-platform approach. Now, GetJar is looking to kick things up a notch and its launching a contest looking for the best mobile programs. The “Gettie Awards” will be held July 12 in conjunction with the…
Facebook for webOS gets update
Facebook and Palm have released an updated version of the social networking application for webOS devices and it’s a relatively minor one that focuses on squashing bugs. The Facebook app for the Pre and Pixi is a solid way to update your status, look at the news feed, browse your friends’ updates and upload photos.…
Documents To Go hits 3.0 for Android
As we’re gearing up for Google’s I/O conference, one of the most interesting things will be seeing all the application developers showing off its wares. DataViz is always one to put on a good show and it will be showcasing its Documents To Go 3.0 for Android. The latest version of the productivity suite adds…
Sprint, Verizon rolling out EV-DO Rev. B?
There’s some interesting statements coming out of Telecom Pragmatics this morning, as the research firm is saying that Sprint and Verizon aren’t putting all its eggs in the 4G basket and plan to roll out 3G based on EV-DO Rev. B technology. Unlike 4G networks, EV-DO Rev. B could use the existing infrastructure to deliver…
Google may bring video chat to Android with GIPS purchase
One reason I’m a fan of Android is that I know Google will continue to pump resources into it. The search giant is making a cash bid for Global IP Solutions and this may eventually lead to native video chatting for that little, green robot. Google is offering about $68.2 million for the company, which…
Echofon weighs in on Google’s AdMob acquisition
We know that the Federal Trade Commission is investigating Google’s bid to acquire AdMob for more than $700 million, but the governmental agency may not have had an open mind during the process, according to one person interviewed. Echofon, the maker of a Twitter app, said in a blog post that the FTC clearly had…
Xobni updates BlakBerry app
Our old friend Xobni has just updated its contact-management app for BlackBerry and the latest version includes more granular control over your contacts. If you’re not familiar with the company, it makes an Outlook plug-in that scans through your e-mails to automatically cull through for contact information. It recently released a BlackBerry app that aims…
Woman sues Rogers because it outed her affair
When I first heard that a Canadian woman is suing Rogers Wireless because its cell phone bills allegedly outed her affair, I was ready to rip into her. But after examining the story for a bit, I’m starting to think she may have a case. According to The Spec, Gabriella Nagy is suing Rogers for…