Just what my wallet didn’t need: Amazon has released an iPad-specific app that makes it easier to buy from the online giant. What can we expect from the app? Well, Amazon says it has been tailored specifically for that big, beautiful screen. There’s also: Purchase using Amazon’s 1-Click ordering and Amazon Prime Track packages or…
HTC details patent claims in Apple infringement case
HTC fired back at Apple this morning with its own patent infringement case but it wasn’t clear on the details until this afternoon. Apple went after HTC (and Google) for 20 patents, but HTC says the iPhone, iPod and iPad infringe on five of its intellectual properties. HTC is hoping the U.S. International Trade Commission…
Android-guru Erick Tseng leaves Google for Facebook
Well, this is a bit of shocking news. It looks like Google’s senior product manager Erick Tseng is leaving the search giant for Facebook. Tseng was instrumental in crafting and honing that Android operating system so many of us love. “About to begin a new, exciting chapter in my life,” Tseng said in a tweet.…
The iPad could be an awesome remote
There are many bad things that can be said about Comcast/Xfinity but I’ve been quietly impressed with its efforts to move to mobile devices. I found its iPhone app to be a solid appetizer but this prototype iPad remote control app looks absolutely delicious. You’ll be able to use the program to pair up your…
Motorola may get ‘Xtreme’ on Verizon
Oh Moto, you’re such a confusing company. We know that you’re working on a follow-up to the mega-successful Droid but we’re unsure if this is the Shadow (pictured above) we’ve heard about or if that will be the Nexus Two. Now, Engadget’s tipsters are saying you’re working on a device called “Xtreme” that will land…
KIN, Windows Phone 7 a lot closer than we thought
When I reviewed the Kin One, I was ultimately disappointed by the artificial limitations of the “super feature phone,” especially when you consider there will definitely be Windows Phone 7 devices that won’t cost much more. Well, it looks like there won’t be much of a distinction between the two operating systems in the future.…
HTC files patent complaint against Apple, wants to ban import of iProducts
Turnabout is fair play, especially when it comes to mobile patent. HTC has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission saying Apple has infringed upon five of its patents related to the mobile space. It is going all out too, as it wants to ban on imports of Apple’s iPod, iPhone and iPad…
T-Mobile loses 77,000 customers yet posts a profit
There’s some troubling news for T-Mobile, as the company’s first-quarter results show it posted a profit but lost 77,000 net customers. When you’re losing more customers per quarter than Sprint, there’s a clear problem. What’s even more troubling is that the fourth-largest U.S. carrier lost 118,000 contract customers. Normally, this has been counterbalanced by its…
Microsoft intros Office Mobile 2010
While there are plenty of mobile productivity options out there, I’ve found that I’m still most comfortable with Microsoft’s Office Mobile. The software giant has just released the 2010 version and it will be a free upgrade for Windows Mobile 6.5 users. It’s definitely tough to get too ecstatic about an Office suite but this…
Sobees brings Facebook app to iPad
There’s no official Facebook app for the iPad yet, but Sobees is trying to fulfill all your poking and stalking needs with its latest app. The company, which also makes Twitter apps for Android, has released a program that will allow you to view your wall, update your status, look at friends’ updates and view…