Archive for August, 2009

Are we paying too much for cell service?

Posted by Slash on August 27th, 2009

Do Americans overpay for cellular service? Consumer-oriented organizations answered a forceful “yes” in a July federal filing with the FCC.

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Is Nokia betting on Linux in iPhone battle?

Posted by Slash on August 26th, 2009

Nokia Oyj will try again to tackle Apple Inc’s iPhone in the top-end of the handset market with a bet on Linux software, several industry sources told Reuters.

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Sony plans Kindle rival with wireless downloads

Posted by Slash on August 25th, 2009

Sony says it is going to offer an e-book reader with the ability to wirelessly download books. That adopts a key feature of the Kindle from Amazon.com and enhances the competition in a small but fast-growing market.
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Microsoft adds app access to non-smart phones

Posted by Slash on August 25th, 2009

Microsoft Corp. is giving people with regular cell phones access to the same kinds of programs that smart phone owners have embraced.
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Nokia to make laptop, jumping on wireless trend

Posted by Slash on August 24th, 2009

Nokia Corp., the world’s largest maker of cell phones, said Monday that it will start making a small, light laptop, similar to ones PC manufacturers are already selling through wireless carriers around the world.

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GPS for iPhone moves in the right direction

Posted by Slash on August 24th, 2009

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Bengals player helps athletes make iPhone apps

Posted by Slash on August 21st, 2009

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Top iPhone language translation apps

Posted by Slash on August 21st, 2009

Our favorite apps work with or without Internet access. Because, chances are, Wi-Fi hotspots aren’t the only places you’ll need help with the local lingo.
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American expands in-flight Internet access

Posted by Slash on August 20th, 2009

American Airlines has expanded its in-flight internet service to more aircraft.
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Blockbuster movies on Motorola phones

Posted by Slash on August 18th, 2009

Blockbuster Inc. says it will start offering movies that can be watched on certain Motorola Inc. cell phones, a first for the struggling rental company.
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