The Android Developer Challenge (ADC) was launched earlier this year to spur Android development and dangle a $10 million prize pool in front of developers. Today, we are presented with the winners of the ADC. Of the 50 developers and development firms that made it in to the final round of judging, 10 were cut…
AT&T iPhone 3G data tethering plan could be in the works
Apple may just be working on an official solution that would allow iPhone 3G users to use their 3G connection on their laptop or desktop. Apple recently pulled the NetShare application from the AppStore. The iPhone app allowed users to tether their iPhone to their computers, but once AT&T realized they were losing out on…
AT&T preparing to launch BlackBerry Bold 9000 on October 2?
It’s good to see some sort of launch-related news that doesn’t include the word “delay.” Following on confirmation that the long-awaited Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 would be delayed even more than it already is, Boy Genius Report has it on a solid source that the BlackBerry Bold 9000 will finally be seeing the light of…
M2E power aiming for 2009 release of motion-powered chargers
What do you do when your out in the middle of nowhere without an electrical hookup in sight? Well, if you’re lucky enough to have some decent sunlight, and a solar-powered charger, then the answer is obvious. But, if solar-powered juice-packs aren’t your style, M2E could have just the thing to fit your needs. M2E…
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 delayed until December/January
Sony Ericsson has been pushing its up-and-coming superphone flagship, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1, for so long that we’re getting a little tired waiting for the Windows Mobile newcomer to get the device launched for public consumption. Last we heard, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 was slated to go live during the second half of…
iPower – Brando’s external iPhone battery pack with integrated speaker
When you’re rocking 2400mAh worth of extra juice to power your iPhone 3G or original iPhone, you’ll probably have no qualms about plugging your iPhone handset in to your stereo and listening to your tunes for hours on end. And, with Brando’s latest iPhone and iPhone 3G external battery pack, you can crank up the…
Qualcomm ignores Broadcom patent injunction, ordered to pay fines
In a move that should at least somewhat restore your faith in the US legal system and corporate accountability, U.S. District Judge James Selna found that Qualcomm violated (more like ignored) a previous injunction that barred the chip-maker from selling 3G chips in the US that infringed on Broadcom’s patents. This most recent ruling requires…
Why you should update your iPhone 3G to iPhone 2.0.2 OS
The iPhone 2.0.2 OS was publicized by Apple and AT&T as the solution to all iPhone 3G users’ 3G network problems. Unfortunately, users that had updated to the new iPhone 2.0.2 OS didn’t immediately realize any improvements with their iPhone 3G’s network performance. Then AT&T sent out mass SMS text messages urging iPhone 3G users…
Palm Treo Pro getting cozy with CDMA?
Palm has traditionally played both sides of the fence with their Palm Treo lineup of QWERTY keyboard-toting smartphones. They’ve pushed out CDMA and GSM variants of past Treos in an effort to spread their marketbase as wide as possible. So, it’s not too surprising to hear that Palm may be working to manufacture a CDMA-variant…
US mobile users break SMS text messaging record!
Just how many SMS text messages do US wireless users go through each month, day, or hour? According to VeriSign, a veritable boatload – a technical term, to be sure. The Mountain View, CA.-based company has announced that it ferried about 95.4 billion SMS text messages between wireless carriers in the 1H 2008. The volume…