BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) recently started shipping its brand new mobile operating system (OS), BlackBerry handheld OS 5.0. The new software packs a variety of cool new features and enhancements, including improved mail-folder management options; auto-correct and word-completion typing software; and a number of personal information management (PIM) feature-enhancements.
BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) recently started shipping its brand new mobile operating system (OS), BlackBerry handheld OS 5.0. The new software packs a variety of cool new features and enhancements, including improved mail-folder management options; auto-correct and word-completion typing software; and a number of personal information management (PIM) feature-enhancements. (Note: Some of the new features require BlackBerry Enterprise Server BES 5.0.)
HTC's latest Google Android-powered smartphones, the Hero and the Tattoo, will initially be sold exclusively through retailer Harvey Norman
HTC yesterday announced the Australian launch of its highly anticipated Hero and Tattoo Android smartphones, revealing that it will partner with retailer Harvey Norman rather than a carrier.
Why would Google do this when it doesn't have to and is likely counterproductive?
Rumors are once again swirling around the idea that a Google-branded "Superphone" will hit the market next year.
Optus Application Store works across a wide range of Symbian, Google Android, Blackberry, Windows and basic Java mobile phones
Optus has become the first telco in Australia to release its own mobile applications store, targeting non-iPhone devices. Apple, Google, Microsoft and Nokia have all launched mobile app stores accessible to Australian users.
Should one company that has trouble selling smartphones buy another?
A rumor that Nokia might purchase Palm shot the troubled smartphone company's shares up on Friday and reignited the debate: What should happen to Palm?
Fans of earhook-free headsets will appreciate the Discovery 975, which offers great-sounding calls at both ends of the line
I don't know about you, but I get particularly grumpy if I have to concentrate when I put on a Bluetooth headset.
Available exclusively on Telstra's Next G network, the Samsung S6700T is a capable 3G mobile phone with a low price.
Telstra isn't renowned for offering value for money, but with the Samsung S6700T, exclusive to the Next G network, the teclo has a capable 3G mobile phone for a low price. The Samsung S6700T includes a 3-megapixel camera with LED flash, a music player and a microSD card slot for extra storage.
Users who fancy a night out without the QWERTY keypad can leave it at home
Fujitsu is breaking new ground in the cell phone market with the imminent introduction of a cell phone that splits into two parts.
Samsung's Star mobile phone is a good introduction to the world of touch-screen mobile phones
Samsung's Star is an entry-level, prepaid mobile phone that features the company's TouchWIZ UI.
Optus launches BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone on prepaid mobile plan
Optus has become the first telco in Australia to release a BlackBerry smartphone on a prepaid mobile phone plan.
Acer recently entered the mobile phone market, and the Acer neoTouch is its top Windows Mobile smartphone.
The Acer neoTouch S200 is a compact 3G smartphone that uses Microsoft's latest Windows Mobile 6.5 user interface.
If you can live without a hardware keyboard, the HTC Droid Eris is an affordable and feature-packed alternative to the Motorola Droid
The HTC Droid Eris marks the second in Verizon Wireless's parade of the Droids. Also due this week from Verizon, the Droid Eris shares the Droid moniker and many features of competing Android phones, but it also adds some touches that improve the experience for business users.
The first ecofriendly touchscreen phone succeeds at Web browsing and videos, but falters at other multimedia tasks
The Samsung Blue Earth (unlocked GSM world phone; U.S. pricing not available) is the latest in a new batch of ecofriendly phones, including Samsung's own Reclaim handset. However, the Blue Earth--available in Western Europe for 300 euros now, and in Asia by year's end--is the first green phone with a touchscreen. It is pretty compact and powerful, but a few limitations keep it from shining.
Nokia's Maemo 5 smartphone borrows some tablet features; here are the highlights.
Nokia's N900, the next tablet/smartphone/whatever to bat against Apple's iPhone, ships today. It's a big occasion for Nokia, as the N900 is its most powerful smartphone yet, and the device's Maemo 5 open source operating system is a diversion from Symbian, which Nokia tends to support.
Another smartphone OS, just what the world needs. And from Samsung, world leader in, what?
Today brings news of Bada, a new smartphone operating system from Samsung, product of corporate fantasy that second-tier brands can really change the world.