Textees improve accuracy of texting

Last week, we reported that the Japan Sumo Association had come up with a solution to improve communication by handing out iPads. It seems the problem was the sumo wrestlers were challenged by using their big fingers on small keyboards. Unfortunately,... 

Developers begin to get webOS 2.0 SDK loaded with new feat

HP bought out Palm for a reason, and that reason is webOS which — despite being something of a slow starter so far — has a lot of potential as a mobile operating system that can ultimately compete against the likes of Android and iOS, especially... 

Buy an iPhone in China, get it jailbroken in-store

Buy an iPhone from any certified distributor and you’ll get Apple’s cellphone locked to a network, or unlocked ready to accept a SIM. What you won’t get is the option to have your iPhone jailbroken in-store. There is the odd exception,... 

Details about LG’s E900 Windows 7 Phone revealed

The website Android.com.pl has posted specs, images and video of the yet to be released LG E900 smartphone powered by Windows Phone 7. Some specs posted about the phone reveal that it is powered by Qualcomm’s 1.3 GHz Snapdragon processor (QSD8650).... 

Apple patents new audio jack with built-in mic

An Apple patent has been found for a new audio jack that also includes a built-in microphone, according to Patently Apple. The audio jack would be moved to a different position than where it is currently found–while current iPhones have the audio... 

RIM dodges Indian banhammer for two months

Facing a fast encroaching ban on BlackBerry devices by the Indian government due to the smartphones’ tendency to phone home encrypted information to servers in Canada, RIM has apparently provided the country’s department of telecommunications... 

Microsoft releases Bing search app for Verizon’s Android

Bing has arrived as the third search provider on the iPhone with iOS 4 and now Microsoft’s search engine has finally sneaked its way into Android phones sold by Verizon Wireless. The Bing for Mobile Android app, available to Verizon customers as... 

ClearWire’s Rover brings unlimited, pay-as-you-go WiMax

Clearwire has just launched Rover, a pay-as-you-go 4G mobile broadband service, and it you live and travel comfortably within Clearwire’s coverage area, this might be the excuse to ditch that capped dataplan and finally embrace WiMax. Rover offers... 

San Diego Apple Store robbed in smash-and-grab

When you think of a typical Apple Store you think of clean artistic lines and a calming atmosphere which accentuates the beauty of Apple’s computers and iPhones. At least, that’s what the marketing material says. It’s an Apple Store’s... 

The next iPod touch to take clues from the MacBook design?

iLounge chimed in on Friday with a few tidbits about the upcoming iPod touch, citing “a source who would have reason to know” claiming the gizmo would lose the curved back and adopt the appearance that takes clues from Apple’s notebook:... 

RIM snaps up app store infrastructure vendor Cellmania

Research In Motion has Apple’s App Store in its sight with the acquisition of Cellmania, a company that specializes in infrastructure for mobile marketplaces. Currently, RIM’s app store has about 10,000 items, a significantly lesser number... 

Netflix app updated to support iPhone and iPod touch

Back in April, we reported that Netflix would offer a free app for the iPad that would allow subscribers to watch instant movies and shows through the Netflix streaming service. iPhone and iPod touch owners were left in the lurch as to when they would... 

Microsoft says Xbox-360-to-Windows-Phone-7 Gaming coming â

As we reported last week, Microsoft has bold plans to integrate Xbox Live and Windows Phone 7, even going so far are confirm that their smartphones will be able to play Xbox Live arcade games. But don’t expect the integrated gaming goodness to... 

Quick review: Clicker is here, puts real television on you

So how about some real television on your iDevice? Relax, no need to be jealous of your Android-touting friends because Clicker is finally available on the iPhone. The app puts the full functionality of the Clicker.com website in the palm of your hand,... 

Versatile iPADock cradle docks any iPhone, iPod touch, and

I hope you’re just as sick and tired of vendors ripping us off with forced accessories as I am. Sony actually invented the trend and Apple is now following suit. Say you own more than one iDevice, how do you dock them? With device design and shapes...