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iPhone vs. Android development: Day 5

Today is the last day of a 5-day course on iPhone programming class led by Joe Conway from Big Nerd Ranch. During the course I've been taking notes on how development for the iPhone compares to development for Android. By the way, BNR also offers Android courses if you're interested....

Tags: Program, Apple iPhone, Web Service, Android, iPhone API, Settings App, Android Preference, Cloud Computing, Web Services, XML, Channel Management, Enterprise Software, Software, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Marketing, Ed Burnette

Blog posts 2008-11-21

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Motorola Droid (Verizon Wireless)

Editors' note: Over the next few days we will continue to test the Droid and add the results to this review.You have to hand it to Verizon Wireless: though the Google Android operating system now extends to a handful of devices, the carrier was able to get the tech world...

Tags: Smart phones, Cellular phones, display, Color Support, Verizon Wireless, Motorola Inc., Motorola Droid

Product reviews 2009-10-29

Puzzle World (Mobile)

Enter the world of puzzles now and enjoy the fun & pleasure every puzzle brings to you. Up to 50 puzzles including graphic reasoning, language reasoning, mathematics, imagination are waiting for you to conquer! Are you the smartest and fastest puzzle solver?How to install? When installing to S60 3rd phones,...

Tags: Phone, Mobile, Symbian Inc., Shanghai Jibiao Info Tech, It', E-mail, Telecom & Utilities, Online Communications

Software downloads 2009-09-25

10 things I think I think about Palm's Pixi webOS smartphone

It looks like my Treo ProVery few differences from the front point of view.I don't get it. Is it a common knowledge thatSprint is a mediocre wireless carrier? Didn't you all complained that AT&T service sucks? if that is the case, what is left among major suppliers? Verizon? Some of...

Tags: Wireless LANs, Smart phones, Wireless and Mobility, Cellular phones, smart phone, Palm Inc., Wi-Fi, Sprint Communications, AT&T Corp., Apple iPhone, network

Discussion threads 2009-09-09

Review of Android on the HTC Magic

Android / HTC MagicThe keyboard on My HTC Magic is a bit slower than the iPhone, as you say. But the trackball is a HUGE help in making the interface - overall - better than my experience with my iPod Touch. I can't tell you how BORING all that pinching...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Keyboards, Smart phones, Wireless LANs, High Tech Computer Corp., Android Market, phone, Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-08-13

Google to make Web app to replace rejected iPhone app

Cross-platform appsA high profile web app, like Google Voice, could really shine the spotlight on web apps, as an attractive way to build powerful, cross-platform apps for smartphones. It may even accelerate the development of more comprehensive support for HTML5, BONDI, WebGL, etc., on all of the smartphone platforms.This is...

Tags: cloud computing, Web application, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-08-09

Win7, Unity PC & Mobile with newest shell (Mobile)

The easiest way to own Win7 on your phone. The best Win7 style launcher on Symbian. Features: 1. Direct access to the target apps with the navigation key via Start menu. 2. At the time you operate in any apps, Win7 remains active. 3. Fresh, friendly, and familiar appearance. 4....

Tags: Phone, Mobile, PC, Symbian Inc., Shanghai Jibiao Info Tech, Animation', It', E-mail, Telecom & Utilities, Online Communications

Software downloads 2009-08-04

Gearing up for Apple's WWDC: Don't forget about the apps

Gearing up for Apple's WWDC: Don't forget about the appsWow, this comment takes the cake!![i]It still doesn't change the fact that Apple changed the game with these apps and sent competitors - from RIM to Google - into copycat mode. Both Blackberry and Android phones both [b]now have apps for...

Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Handhelds, Operating systems, Mobile applications, Cellular phones, Wireless and Mobility, Apple Inc., app support, Apple iPhone, mobile

Discussion threads 2009-06-03

2nd generation Android phones battle it out with iPhone

By the end of this summer, users will have three Android powered cell phone models to chose from instead of just one. Joining the venerable HTC Dream (aka the T-Mobile G1) will be the HTC Magic May and the Samsung I7500 June. The...

Tags: Apple iPhone, High Tech Computer Corp., T-Mobile G1, Phone, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., HTC Magic, Keyboards, Telecom & Utilities, Hardware, Peripherals, Ed Burnette

Blog posts 2009-04-28

AP: iPod touch is poor man's iPhone

The AP's Andrew Vanacore wrote a review of the iPod touch claiming that it's a great alternative to the iPhone. I try to keep a stiff upper lip about not having an iPhone. Just couldn't afford it â€" not with the $75 a month or...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Apple iPod, Associated Press, Skype Technologies S.A., Apple iPod Touch, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2009-03-24

Report: Apple nixed Android's multitouch

Report: Apple nixed Android's multitouchJust one more reason not to buy EITHER phone. nt...Windows Mobile rules anyway...Even without multi-touch, the Start button is where it is at. I ask, is it more intuitive to drag with your fingers then use a stylus and go "Start,Internet,Web Browsers,Internet Explorer"? Apple needs to...

Tags: Apple Inc., multi-touch, multitouch

Discussion threads 2009-02-11

Thoughts on the G1 keyboard

I spent the weekend using a T-Mobile G1 as my exclusive phone and wanted to post some of my initial thoughts on the handset and the promising Android operating system from the perspective of a day 1 iPhone user. The keyboard is atrocious (as in...

Tags: T-Mobile G1, Keyboards, Hardware, Peripherals, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2009-01-26

iPhone vs. Android development: Day 1

As I mentioned last week I've started learning more about developing for the Apple iPhone. This week I'll be sharing my experiences during a 5-day course on iPhone programming presented by Joe Conway from Big Nerd Ranch. In particular, I'll be pointing out differences between Android and iPhone development. ...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Android, Interface Builder Program, Programming Languages, C/C++, Development Tools, Telecom & Utilities, Java, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Ed Burnette

Blog posts 2008-11-17

Hands on with the BlackBerry Bold

Hands on with the BlackBerry BoldInstall Opera Mini and you won't look backI don't know why RIM does not do a deal with Opera and junk their own browser.Best of breed?I think the E71 would argue that one.RE: Hands on with the BlackBerry BoldYou don't talk at all about 3G...

Tags: Handhelds, RIM BlackBerry, BlackBerry Bold, Hands-On

Discussion threads 2008-11-03

Why I didn't buy an iPhone

Why I didn't buy an iPhoneGoody for you...I have the iPhone and love it. Does anyone really care?Almost in agreement... apart from the substitute!I also chose not to go for an iPhone, but for an entirely different set of reasons.First; cost. Why pay £280 for the handset when I could...

Tags: Keyboards, Cellular phones, Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2008-04-14

Apple walks on water and WiMax Mobile

In the days and hours before the Macworld Expo, it seems that anything is possible from Apple. Competitors are already angry and scared enough by what the company can do and likely will do. But it must be infuriating to many in the industry when Apple is given credit for...

Tags: Mobile, Apple Inc., USB, WiMAX, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Desktops, Hardware, David Morgenstern

Blog posts 2008-01-11

Google Gdrive: for real this time?

Google Gdrive: for real this time?S3You forgot to mention Amazon S3 as one of the competitors to beat. With some software frontend, like JungleDisk for eg, S3 provides an real alternative.Gmail

Tags: E-mail providers, Ad Revenue, Verizon Communications Inc., e-mail, Google Gmail, Yahoo! Inc., Google Inc., S3 Inc.

Discussion threads 2007-11-28

Google's acquisition strategy should think small (and mobile)

When it comes to Googles acquisition strategy the search giant may be better off playing small ball. Sure Googles purchase of dMarc and YouTube are significant deals that get a lot of attention--lately as potential busts in the making. But...

Tags: General, Yahoo, Web Technology, Mobile, Google

Blog posts 2007-04-12