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Android set to launch in Japan, 1.5 deployment "nearly complete"

The first Android-powered phone will launch in Japan on July 10th. New Japanese customers will have immediate access to free applications in the Android Market, with paid apps following sometime later. That's according to a notice sent from Google's Eric Chu to Android app developers late Wednesday. Bulgaria and Romania...

Tags: Google Android, Japan, App, Publisher Website, Mobile Operating Systems, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Ed Burnette

Blog posts 2009-07-03

Episode 113: PowerPage Podcast

Episode 113 of the PowerPage Podcast has been posted. This week we discuss iPhone, 3GS, overheating, shortages, OS 3.1 and we play "What's on your Mac?" Featuring: Jason O'Grady, Rob Parker and Tom Hesser. You can subscribe to it in iTunes. by Jason D. O'Grady

Tags: Jason O'Grady, Smart Phones, Digital Music, Digital Media, Operating Systems, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Software, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2009-07-02

Celebrate 4th of July on your smartphone with Handmark Fireworks

I thoroughly enjoy launching and watching fireworks on the 4th of July and with the native American reservations close to my house I get the chance to buy some pretty fantastic explosives. If you want to play it a bit safer and save yourself some money you can visit Astraware...

Tags: Handmark, Smart Phone, Handhelds, Smart Phones, Mobile Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Cellular Phones, Mobile Applications, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Software, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-07-02

Archos Google Android-based Internet Media Tablet to be revealed 15 September

Back in February we mentioned that Archos would be launching an Android Internet Tablet device and now according to Pocket-Lint that device will be coming on 15 September 2009. The Internet Media Tablet will focus on multimedia which is not really a focus of the Android smartphones to date while...

Tags: Archos, Smart Phone, Media, Tablet, Smart Phones, Internet, Cellular Phones, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-07-02

From iPhones to smart grid sensors

When AT&T loses its iPhone exclusive, at least it will still represent some other wireless-enabled emerging technology: sensors for the smart grid. The telecommunications giant has struck an agreement with Cooper Power Systems under which it will be able to sell smart-grid sensor devices that have been certified to...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Sensor, AT&T Corp., Wireless, Smart Phones, Wi-Fi, Telecom & Utilities, Wireless And Mobility, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Heather Clancy

Blog posts 2009-07-02

iPhone executes SMS binary code as root

A security flaw has been discovered in the iPhone OS that could allow attackers to gain root access to the iPhone OS and allow them to install and execute malicious programs at will. Charlie Miller announced the discovery of the vulnerability during a presentation at the SyScan...

Tags: Apple iPhone, SMS, Attack, Charlie Miller, DailyTech, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Telephony, Cellular Phones, Smart Phones, Security, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Networking, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2009-07-02

Apple issues "common sense" heat advice for iPhone 3G/3G S

Do iPhone 3G and 3G S handsets overheat during regular use? According to unconfirmed reports iPhone 3G S handsets can get get hot enough that they turn pink. I've not see one first hand so it's hard to confirm the reports, but it seems that the reports/rumors have prompted Apple...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Handset, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone 3G, 3G, Smart Phones, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2009-07-02

Apple files patents on haptic feedback, biometrics and RFID detection

A patent application filed by Apple in February 2008 for multi-touch display screen with localized tactile feedback indicates that the company is researching haptic feedback for possible inclusion in the iPhone and iPod touch. Most telling is a line in the application about the competitive advantages of...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Patent Application, Patent, Apple Inc., Fingerprint, RFID, Biometrics, Keyboards, Smart Phones, Wireless And Mobility, Security, Hardware, Peripherals, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2009-07-02

Analyst: Palm Pre supply, demand in balance

Palm Pre inventory at its key stores are in balance with demand with roughly 40,000 devices sold a week, according to a J.P. Morgan report. In a research note, J.P. Morgan analyst Paul Coster wrote: We have concluded our 3rd round of channel checks for the...

Tags: Palm Inc., Palm Pre, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-07-02

Electric Visual 2.0 (Mobile)

Browse the entire line of sunglasses, goggles, softgoods and accessories right on your iPhone. Find the products you want and search for the Electric dealer nearest you.

Tags: Mobile, Dealer, Accessory, Electric Visual, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-07-02

PhoneFlix 1.3 (Mobile)

With PhoneFlix your iPhone can add and remove movies from your Netflix Queue, change the position of a movie in your Netflix Queue, search and browse through Netflix's catalog of over 100,000 titles including new releases, classic movies, and TV favorites, and view your recent activity, recommendations, and reviews. PhoneFlix...

Tags: NetFlix Inc., Mobile, Next Mobile Web, PhoneFlix 1.3, TVs, Smart Phones, Tv & Home Theater, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2009-07-02

Business intelligence comes to Kindle. Will companies care?

Business Intelligence provider MicroStrategy said today that it will make its business reports and dashboards accessible through Amazon's Kindle DX reader, bringing one of the first business tools to a device that's been mostly defined by its ability to display electronic books. The company already has an...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Amazon Kindle, Pricing, Smart Phones, Business Intelligence, Tools & Techniques, Digital Music, Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Management, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-07-01

HTC Touch Pro2 photos

CNET takes a look at an unlocked version of the HTC Touch Pro2, which has yet to hit Stateside. Check out the hands-on photos. by CNET News.com

Tags: High Tech Computer Corp., Photograph, HTC Touch, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2009-07-01

See why one CIO is migrating all Treos to iPhones

CIO Scott Lowe is moving Westminster College from Windows Mobile-based Treos to Apple iPhones. See how the iPhone won him over and why his organization decided to make the switch. by Jason Hiner

Tags: Apple iPhone, CIO, Palm Treo, Smart Phones, Handhelds, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Jason Hiner

Blog posts 2009-07-01

60% of Americans would give up alcohol for their mobile phones

In a survey indicative of how users interact with their electronic devices, one in three Americans said they would give up television to keep their mobile phone, and a full 60 percent said they would give up alcohol for a week instead. According to the results of...

Tags: Phone, Women, Mobile, Smart Phone, Cell Phone, Gender And Diversity, Smart Phones, Cellular Phones, Handhelds, Human Resources, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-07-01

Nielsen: Average Apple.com visit lasts 74 minutes

A recent report from Nielsen PDF reveals that Apple.com was the number 1 hardware manufacturer Web site destination with 55.7 million unique visitors in May 2009. This more than doubles the number two Web site, HP.com, which received 21.3 million unique visitors during the same period....

Tags: Apple iPhone, Web, Apple Inc., Web Site, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Channel Management, Smart Phones, Internet, Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2009-07-01

Top 10 galleries of the year (so far)

The first half of 2009 is in the books and not surprising Windows 7 garnered a ton of interest. The Palm Pre and iPhone 3G took a close second and third, respectively. Here's a look at the top 10 galleries through June 30 . 1. What to look...

Tags: Palm Inc., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Palm Pre, Smart Phones, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-07-01

Rolando Lite 1.6 (Mobile)

Rolandoland has been invaded and the Rolandos need your help. Play through eight introductory levels of this popular platformer for iPhone and iPod Touch.Use innovative tilt, tap and Multi-Touch controls to solve physics puzzles, toy with interactive environments, and evade pesky enemies as you lead the Rolandos to victory. Version...

Tags: Mobile, Ngmoco, Rolandoland, Smart Phones, Digital Music, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-07-01

iBowl 6.0 (Mobile)

iBowl, the way to go bowling on your iPhone.iBowl lets you bowl live with up to four people around the world. Simply swing your iPhone like a bowling ball and see how many strikes you can get. Position the ball by moving your finger left or right on the screen....

Tags: Mobile, Strike, Social Gaming Network, Performance Management, Smart Phones, Advertising & Promotion, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-07-01

Oblique Strategies for iPhone 1.0.1 (Mobile)

Oblique Strategies for iPhone is a deck of cards contains a phrase or cryptic remark which can be used to break a deadlock or dilemma situation. These cards are for creative-type-situations where you are stuck and need a way out. You draw a card and follow the strategy blindly by...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Card, Mobile, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-07-01