It’s here. We knew it was coming, but yeah… it’s here. Koodo Mobile has officially launched the BlackBerry Curve 8530 in all of its modestly priced BlackBerry glory. It’s worth noting that this is Koodo’s first official ‘smartphone’ to take a spot in their lineup… A *tip of the cap* is due to Koodo for…
Acer Stream Annnounced with Android 2.1, 3.7″ WVGA AMOLED Display, 5 Megapixel Camera
Anyone interested in an Android device from Acer are probably looking at that new 7-inch tablet due to land in Q4, but for those looking for something a little more compact, they’ve gone official with the high-end Stream. Specs seem pretty top-notch overall: 1 Ghz Snapdragon processor, 512 MB of RAM, 3.7″ WVGA AMOLED display,…
Novatel Wireless scores two new MiFi distribution partners: Worldcom Technology and XCom Global
Novatel Wireless has found itself two new distribution partners for the MiFi 2352 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot. The first one is Worldcom Technology that will distribute the product through all major retail outlets and channel partners in the Middle East and North Africa — including United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The…
AT&T announces Samsung Rugby II
After more than a year and half, AT&T is announcing the Samsung Rugby successor. Again, we’re talking about a rugged clamshell that, thanks to the military standard MIL-STD-810G certification, is made to withstand dust, shock, vibration, rain, humidity, solar radiation, altitude and temperature extremes. In other words, the Rugby II is ideal for use in…
Motorola i1 now available on SouthernLINC Wireless
As expected, the Motorola i1 is now available on SouthernLINC Wireless! As you probably know by now, the i1 is the first Android-powered device that’s made to work on the iDEN network. Features include a 3.1-inch HVGA touchscreen, WiFi, Bluetooth, push-to-talk, 5-megapixel camera, GPS and a microSD memory card slot — SouthernLINC sells the device…
Verizon Wireless adds HP Mini 210-1076NR
It may not carry the Apple iPad, but that doesn’t stop Verizon Wireless from adding another netbook to its offering. They did just that with the launch of the HP Mini 210-1076NR, which is available in the “Black Crystal” color for $149.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a…
Adobe Flash 10.1 on Google Nexus One – Almost flawless performance, as expected
Adobe Flash 10.1 Player is here! Ever since Apple’s Steve Jobs took to the WWDC keynote stage to announce to the world that his beloved iPhone would never, ever, get cozy with Adobe’s Flash technology, iPhone hopefuls everywhere let out an almost unanimous sigh of frustration. At the time, Jobs claimed that the Flash technology…
Android 2.2 Flash Player 10.1 Beta Available for Download
This morning Android 2.2 (better known as FroYo) was announced at Google I/O, including the promise of Flash support. Those lucky dogs already packing a 2.2 handset can now download the Flash Player 10.1 beta from Adobe, enabling them to nab the necessary software from the Market and do what few iPhones dare to dream:…
Barnes & Noble Announces PubIt! Publishing and Distribution Platform
Barnes & Noble, the world’s largest bookseller, and creators of the one-and-only NOOK e-reader, have announced PubIt!, a brand-new digital publishing and distribution platform. This is big. Especially for Independents and self-publishers. With the new PubIt! digital publishing and distribution platform, almost anyone can distribute works through BarnesandNoble.com, AND the Barnes & Noble eBookstore. While…
NXP Software joins the Open Handset Alliance
The Android eco-system keeps growing, as NXP Software announced that it has joined the Open Handset Alliance, a partnership of more than 65 global mobile industry leaders. In case you didn’t know, NXP Software offers a range of multimedia software products to “empower consumers to exploit the potential of Android’s open mobile platform.” The company’s…