We knew Google’s OHA-backed Android OS wasn’t the only hype-worthy Linux mobile OS out there. The LiMo Foundation has been hard at work to bring an alternative, open-source Linux mobile phone platform to market and it looks like they’re getting set to launch their Linux-based mobile phone operating system in March. While Android handsets have…
“Missing” iPhones are actually good for Apple
We’ve neglected from giving any credibility to iPhone naysayers that are jumping with glee and laughing giddily at Apple’s alleged mis-reporting of iPhone sales figures. There have been reports of late that Apple’s iPhone sales figures were off by almost 1 million units. Apple’s 4 million unit sales figure for the iPhone is by no…
Rhode Island ban on mobile phone use while driving causes budget shortfall
Wait, aren’t state-regulations supposed to look out for citizens’ well-being? It looks like Rhode Island was banking on something like $6.2 million in fine-revenue from the ban. Turns out, that banning mobile phone use while driving will only be generating about $437,000. One of the problems, it seems, it that Rhode Island residents actually complied…
Skyfire mobile browser gets reviewed, is amazing
Last time we mentioned the Skyfire mobile browser for Windows Mobile handsets, we told you that this Flash-enabled browser could seriously turn the mobile-browsing game on its head. Dynamic Flash, AJAX, Java, Skyfire’s got all the angles covered. What more could you ask for? Well, how about a review of the pre-beta software? That’s right.…
WiMAX projected to hit 100 million customers by 2014
Sprint and Clearwire could have a significant subscriber-base in the coming years. According to research firm Maraved, WiMAX subscriptions should hit 100 million by 2014. “WiMAX chipsets will start to be embedded in laptops in the second half of 2008, into handheld devices in 2009, and into consumer electronics by early 2010,” said Adlane Fellah,…
AT&T set to launch Pantech Duo in Red
As any good handset should do, the AT&T Pantech Duo is going to be making its Red-colored debut next week. We like the Windows Mobile 6.0-powered handset with that handy, dual-sliding, keypad/keyboard hybrid design, and it seems that the masses have taken well to the Pantech Duo. In fact, we’re hearing that AT&T has seen…
iPhone v1.1.3 battery life giving you the blues? Try this…
How’s that freshly jailbroken v1.1.3 iPhone treating you? It’s pretty nifty, eh? Oh wait, what’s that? Battery life seems to have taken a nose dive? It’s okay. Take a deep breath and try these tips: Force-quit the iPhone Mail application everytime you’re done using it. Apple designed the iPhone to run all applications in the…
Intel Silverthorne to make its debut this week
All the hoopla and hype surrounding Intel’s Silverthorne chip seems to have died down recently. Following on rumors that Apple’s next-generation iPhone (or Newton) would make use of Intel’s x86-based Silverthorne chip, and Intel’s overtures with their iPhone-mocking mobile internet device, Intel is slated to debut the Silverthorne microprocessor later this week. As a scaled-down…
Texas Instruments and MIT develop new super-efficient chipset
As mobile phones gets smaller and smaller (well, thinner, really), power consumption and battery life start to become a serious issue. Smaller form factors limit the practical size of the battery, especially when it’s competing for space with the rest of the cellphone’s components. While some researchers are concentrating on improving Li-Ion battery technology, others…
Helio lowers price on unlimited rate plans
Is this a sign of things to come? Following on luxury MVNO Voce’s abrupt (and unethical) bankruptcy, Helio has just lowered the price of their unlimited rate plans. The Helio unlimited plan offers unlimited voice minutes, data, and SMS text messages for a new, low price of $99. The price has been slashed from the…