The dedicated do-it-yourselfers out there will probably have already slapped together an iPhone tripod using some spare toothpicks and a fork, or two. The rest of us haven’t even considered making a DIY iPhone tripod. For those of you in that second category, iPhone-modder Scott Patrick has posted a DIY video that explains how to…
Skype 3.0 goes final on Windows Mobile
Skype users rejoice! The Skype 3.0 application for Windows Mobile has officially matured past “beta” status, and is now available for download. If you haven’t yet tried Skype 3.0 for Windows Mobile, we’d suggest taking a quick look-see. The 3.0 version features an SMS messaging feature that is supposed to cut down on international texting…
Capacitance touchscreens for Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphones?
We can only hope. The iPhone helped popularize the smartphone. The iPhone’s user-focused UI and more natural capacitance-based touchscreen has changed the mass-market’s expectation of what a smartphone should be. It’s just too bad Windows Mobile has yet to catch on – it’s still fully backing resistive touchscreens (you might know them as “squishy” touchscreens).…
Bluetooth SIG hints at Windows Mobile 6.5 upgrade for HTC Snap!
The HTC Snap has already proven itself a top choice for cost-conscious smartphone fans looking for a Windows Mobile smartphone with a good QWERTY keyboard. But, with Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard running the show, the HTC Snap is going to feel a little dated when Microsoft launches Windows Mobile 6.5 later this year. Unless, that…
US Census survey to use Sprint’s wireless network for census-ing
The US Census Bureau is getting ready to conduct the most wireless, high-tech census in US history. And, they’ve tapped none other than No. 3 US wireless carrier Sprint as the exclusive wireless provider for all their “census-ing” needs. The wirelessly connected Decennial Census will kick off in 2010, and promises to be the most…
Apple struggling to keep iPhone 3GS inventory stocked
Say what you will about Apple products being over-hyped hunks of aluminum and silicon. At the end of the day, Apple is laughing all the way to the bank. It seems demand for the latest iPhone, the iPhone 3GS, is still out-pacing supply by a fair margin. The shortage has prompted Apple to bring back…
iPhone Dev Team: iPhone 3GS jailbreak on ice
Still waiting to jailbreak your iPhone 3GS and enable some cut/paste MMS tethering multi-tasking support? Well, good news! The venerable iPhone Dev Team has a working jailbreak solution for the iPhone OS 3.0-powered iPhone 3GS. The bad news, however, is that the Dev Team has decided to hold off on releasing the jailbreak for a…
Your iPhone 3GS might be waterproof!
We have no idea if the video you’re about to see is legit or not, but it sure does get your attention. If real, your iPhone 3GS might just be water-resistant enough to survive a fairly short dip in a pool. We don’t suggest finding out for yourself, but please do report back if you…
Sprint launches the Motorola Clutch i465 as first QWERTY iDEN messaging phone
The QWERTY keyboard is no longer a stranger to iDEN circles. With the introduction of the Motorola Clutch i465, push-to-talk fans now have an affordable QWERTY messaging phone to use with the leading PTT carrier in the US. Following on Boost Mobile’s announcement, Boost’s parent company Sprint has today announced the Motorola Clutch i465 as…
Survey: Older people consume less mobile
The generational gap between the youngest and oldest Americans is widening. A new study from Pew Research Center shows that mobile consumption for American adults 30 and younger is shockingly higher than those aged 65 and older. It might not be a shock to hear that older generations are less technologically inclined. But, with just…