Lots of unboxing videos of the N810 are starting to make their way onto the internet, like Dusan said yesterday this device is shipping. “Ercanmetin” as he likes to call himself, gets my pick as best unboxing video thus far thanks to his kick ass work desk, the fact that he is from NY, and…
Nokia N810 Internet Tablet now available
If you’ve been waiting to grab the latest Nokia N810 Internet Tablet – now’s your chance. For $479 (suggested retail price) you’ll get one of the most portable computers available today that includes WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth, integrated GPS receiver, full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, open Linux platform with plenty of free applications to choose from, and…
Nokia N800 software update leaked; Adds N810 smoothness to your N800
When you take a closer look, the new Nokia N810 Internet Tablet only adds a GPS and the full QWERTY keyboard on top of the N800’s functionality. Plus, let’s not forget the new OS version which we — current N800 owners — are eagerly waiting. It’s not just about the interface, it’s about making the…
Android is out and I feel let down, almost embarrassed I hyped it so much
When rumors started coming out that November 5th would be the day, the day on which Google would revolutionize the mobile phone space and reveal their operating system to the world, I started drinking the Mountain View Kool-Aid by the keg. That day came and all we got was the announcement of an alliance of…
Did anyone notice that Android doesn’t support multitasking?
Watching video 2 of “Androidology” called “Application Lifecycle” and this guy is basically saying you can’t multitask. Applications run similar to what the Palm OS had going for it a decade ago. There is no task switcher because that isn’t how Android works. I’m a bit disappointed and I hope I’m proved wrong.
Brief: Android is up! Videos galore and full blown SDK!
I’ve just began consuming all this content, here are links you should know about: youtube videos and developer homepage. Thoughts and conclusions in an hour or two.
Video: Microsoft CEO and Symbian CEO talk smack about Google’s Android
I’m sure you’ve already read the quotes (here and here), but it is a completely different experiance watching their facial expressions. Steve looked relaxed, calm and unnerved. Nigel on the other hand looked a little bit tense. Now admittingly it could have been an upset stomach, jetlag, a multitude of things, but a mans face…
Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer on Android: It’s just a press release
While Google’s Open Handset Initiative may impress many of the industry’s analysts and search giant’s fans, apparently Symbian and Microsoft aren’t afraid of it. Following reactions from Symbian, we now have Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer saying: “Well of course their efforts are just some words on paper right now, it’s hard to do a very…
Symbian answers to Android threat: We’ve heard it all before!
Following Google’s announcement of their Android platform and the overall Open Handset initiative, media was interested to hear from other industry leaders their thoughts. Apparently, Symbian is not afraid of Google even arguing they’ve already seen this kind of initiatives taking place in the past. Commenting on Android, Symbian’s VP of strategy John Forsyth said:…
Google will be presenting Android and running thru the SDK at Mobile Monday Boston
All of you video bloggers on the East Coast, and hopefully Robert Scoble, get your butts to Mobile Monday Boston where the featured speakers are David Carson and Alan Blount from Google. They’re going to be running thru Android and the Open Handset Alliance on the 13th of November at 19:30. The event is being…