Apple seems to have a huge stick up its backside because it apparently gave Ellen DeGeneres a talking to about a comedic bit she did using the touchscreen handset. The talk show host produced a rather unfunny, Apple-style ad where it seemed like the iPhone was difficult to use. Actually, the bit was more of…
Clearwire bringing WiMax goodness to more cities
Clearwire said Wednesday it would be bringing its WiMax-based 4G to multiple more cities this summer but many people in major metropolitan areas will still have to wait. The company, which is majority-owned by Sprint Nextel, said it will soon bring 4G service to 18 more markets by the end of the summer. This includes Kansas…
Microsoft brings Communicator Mobile to E-Series devices
Microsoft and Nokia are teaming up to help mobile workers stay connected and the companies said it will be bringing the software giant’s Communicator Mobile to E-Series devices like the E72. Communicator Mobile is a unified communications client used in enterprises to enables a broader way to collaborate. For example, you’ll be able to see…
Adobe says Apple doesn’t want Flash because it works
The beef between Apple and Adobe over the lack of Flash on the iPhone OS continues to get more heated, as Adobe’s Chief Technology Officer Kevin Lynch said the main issue is a political one, not a technological one. This echoes what Adobe’s CEO has said in the past, as Lynch said Apple’s problem with…
Microsoft’s Kin One and Kin Two launching May 6
Get ready all you social networking fanatics because Microsoft’s Kin phones will be available for Verizon Wireless customers online May 6 for pretty good prices. This launch window is in line with what we’ve heard before, but the Kin One will only cost about $50 after rebate and with a new two-year contract. The beefier…
Microsoft Kin One (Kin1) unboxing and hands-on video and pics
We have Microsoft’s Kin devices in the house! I’ve been fondling the oddly-shaped Kin One (or the Kin1, if you prefer) and we decided to do unboxing and setup videos. The social networking handset comes in a pipe-bomb-like tube and inside is the standard instruction manual, USB cable, charging port, headphones and the handset itself.…
Virgin Mobile nabs new phones, will intro cheap unlimited plans
Looks like Virgin Mobile (which is now owned by Sprint) is aggressively pursuing the texting crowd as it is rumored to be launching some cheap plans that include unlimited texts, e-mails and data. The lowest package will reportedly cost $25 per month for the unlimited stuff above and 300 minutes of talk time. You can…
ABC iPad app now supports 3G video
Just as we expected, ABC has released an update of its Player application that will stream videos over wireless data networks. The app gives you access to a variety of ABC’s shows on demand with some ads. The program is quite polished and it has a slick user interface. On the down sides, not all…
HTC Legend passes FCC, coming to AT&T
Well, it looks like the HTC Legend will soon make its way to the U.S. market as the device has just cleared the Federal Communications Commission and its radios indicate it will be hitting AT&T. The handset is the followup to the HTC Hero and it has an aluminum unibody construction. Instead of a trackball,…
Boost Mobile nabs Samsung Rant, bolsters unlimited plans
Boost Mobile has, umm, boosted its unlimited plans to include more features for one of the best values in the wireless space. Those on the $50 unlimited plans will now include 411, e-mail and instant messaging to go along with voice, text and data. Those on the $60 BlackBerry monthly unlimited plan now includes all-you-can-eat…