According to IDC Research, the BlackBerry Curve is the head honcho when it comes to U.S. smartphone sales in the second quarter of ’09. It’s no surprise, given the BlackBerry 8900’s widespread popularity, but there is certainly some heated competition from the runner up, the iPhone 3GS. A variety of other BlackBerrys rocked the top…
Confirmed: Palm Pre Coming to Canada August 27th Starting at $199.95
If you recall, yesterday some exciting Palm Pre news leaked out for Canadian mobile junkies. It seems as though Future Shop posted a promo page for the device, letting the ‘cat out of the bag’ so-to-speak on the launch date for the Canadian Palm Pre. Well, not long after that, as I sort of expected,…
Palm takes on former Apple creative mind as SVP
Palm has a new Senior Vice President of Brand Design. Meet Jeff Zwerner, a two-time Apple employee tasked with helping shape Apple’s design aesthetic. As part of Palm’s push to take on the likes of Apple and the iPhone, Zwerner brings his experience as Senior Art Director and Creative Director for Packaging to Palm’s table.…
Palm Pre ad-man embraces creepy commercials
Healthcare. Taxes. We all have different opinions on these matters. But, there seems to be at least one topic that almost every American can agree on – the notion that Palm’s Palm Pre TV commercials are creepy as all hell. Gary Koepke, the man behind the creepy ads, would have it no other way. Whether…
Sorta Official: Palm Pre Arriving in Canada August 27th?
Could this be it, could this be it, could this be IT? Canadians have been waiting ever so patiently for the Palm Pre, it isn’t even funny. We seem to cling to the news and rumors surrounding the device with wide eyes and anticipation, much like a child waiting to open presents on Christmas morning.…
My Tether turns your Palm Pre into 3G WiFi router!
The Palm Pre has just become a bit more useful to mobile warriors around the country. Thanks to the WebOS homebrew application “My Tether,” the Palm Pre can now be used as a 3G modem for your computer. My Tether turns your Palm Pre into a 3G WiFi router that works a lot like Novatel’s…
The $100 Palm Pre from LetsTalk
The sub-$100 price point is the sweet-spot when it comes to smartphone pricing. LetsTalk knows this and they’ve got a deal that should give Apple’s $99 iPhone 3G a run for your money. Thanks to one-day LetsTalk mail-in rebate, the Palm Pre is available today for $99.99 when you sign up for 2-years of Sprint…
Customize Your Palm Pre Dialer Screen
Want to change the default dialer screen on your Pre? A little tired of the same-old, same-old? If you are, the Patch Phone Edit Dialer Theme for the Palm Pre is here to help you. Simply follow this link and get reading. All you really need to do is modify three files and reboot your…
IM+ for Skype Now Available for the Palm Pre!
IM+ for Skype has long been a best-seller for the BlackBerry and iPhone. It allows for voice and text communication with other Skype users, all from the convenience of your handheld device. You can use it to see who’s online, make cost-effective calls, and much, much more. A very powerful app indeed. This morning, I…
Sunday Shopping: Palm Pre Now on Sale at Amazon.com for $199.99
If you’d rather not head down to a Sprint store, talk to a Sprint representative or purchase easily via Sprint.com, Amazon is now another option for your Palm Pre purchasing needs. As of yesterday, Amazon.com has the Palm Pre up-for-grabs for $199.99 on a new service plan with Sprint. To check it out for yourself,…