Here we go again. Sony is reportedly preparing to make a phone that will be able to play PlayStation games. Sony will be working hard with Sony Ericsson to create a mobile gaming device that can make calls, surf the web and listen to music. The handset should be able to connect to Sony’s online…
Microsoft brings first app to Android
There’s no love lost between Microsoft and Google, but that’s not going to stop the Windows-maker from creating an app for Android. The Tag Reader is available now for free in the Android Market and it scan Tag barcodes and display information about it on the handset. This can include videos, details, a phone number,…
Verizon hit with major data outages
Verizon Wireless said it has fixed a software issue that caused customers east of the Mississippi to not receive mobile data or get 3G at pathetic speeds. he nation’s largest mobile operator said there was a bad switch software at one of their data centers that caused slower data speeds, or no access at all…
Palm resumes manufacturing
After a mysterious halting of manufacturing three weeks ago in China, Palm has confirmed its factories are back to making Pre and Pixi devices. The company officially said it was shutting down production last month because of Chinese New Year. This was a bit curious because instead of the traditional week off, Palm’s plants shut…
Virgin America ditches Flash to target iPhone, smartphones
In order to appeal to iPhone, Android and other smartphone users, Virgin America has eliminated Flash from its new website. Virgin America is likely trying not to get in the middle of the holy war that’s going on between Apple CEO Steve Jobs and Adobe, but it wants to reach as many people as possible…
Google backs HTC in Apple’s patent lawsuit, of course
Even though Apple sued HTC for patent infringements, it’s not that hard to tell this is kind of a proxy fight against Google and its Android mobile operating system. Because of this, it’s not much of a surprise that Google would offer its support for the maker of the Nexus One. Apple singled out some…
Verizon sued for data fees
Big Red is being hit with a class-action lawsuit alleging the largest U.S. carrier has been improperly charging non-smartphone users for data. Feature phone users who don’t have a data plan are charged $1.99 per megabyte for mobile data access and it recently said accidentally opening up the mobile browser or VCast apps won’t accrue…
Google: Nexus One raised the bar for smartphones
Google sure seems pleased with its Nexus One “superphone,” as the search giant’s Chief Financial Officer Patrick Pichette said the handset is the “benchmark setter” in the mobile world. During a Morgan Stanley conference Monday, Pichette said the Nexus One has raised the bar for the industry and showed consumers that there are legitimate alternatives…
Sprint opens damage insurance to all comers
If you’re nervous about your Pre, Hero any other Sprint phone you can now sign up for the Total Equipment Protection insurance no matter when you bought your phone. The TEP plan is essentially insurance for your device that costs $7 a month per line and covers your device if it’s lost, damaged or stolen.…
Microsoft shows off Windows Phone 7 Series handset from LG
During the latest Engadget Show, Microsoft showed off a prototype LG smartphone that will run Windows Phone 7 Series. Microsoft’s Aaron Woodman said the handset is a pre-production model but I wouldn’t expect it to change much before its release (which could be as early as September). There are no finalized specs yet but Microsoft’s…