Here's an interesting study from M:Metrics (thanks SMS Text News!) that ranks multimedia features in terms of usage on a smartphone. Note how a significant portion (as high as 20% in Spain) of...
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ZDNet reported that Southwest and American Airlines will start providing on-board internet on their flights this year. But more central to the article is the explanation behind in-flight...
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I recently tried out the PSP Slim's web browser. The portable gaming console isn't technically a smartphone or PDA, but online apps that provide basic PIM functionality have been out for two...
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I recently found out on Ars Technica that "piggybacking", or using someone's open Wi-Fi network without their permission or even knowledge, is actually considered illegal in certain...
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So where's the manicure set hidden? Who would've known that the BBC would feature dry British humor? Then again, it is the British Broadcasting Corporation. Check out what the...
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Darla Mack's calling out AT&T, specifically the CEO of AT&T Mobility, for what she thinks are attempts to shift the blame. You see, Ryan Block recently interviewed Ralph de la Vega. And in...
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I may have been a bit forgiving when I first used the HTC Touch, but only because I knew I was handling a pre-retail version of the PDA phone. Turns out that, after testing out a unit up for......
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In a widely linked-to post, Yanko Design featured a concept Sony-Ericsson smartphone by designer Vincent Palicki. The selling point of the design would be the full-size USB port that accepts flash...
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This article I recently wrote may cover the Philippines, but I think it applies to iPhone users from any country: Of course, Apple will never have total control over their customers' usage. But...
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All About Symbian's recent review of the Nokia E51 as the "mini E90" made me remember an important factor to consider when purchasing a smartphone or PDA: the good ol' size vs....
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Don't get me wrong, I usually find the content of Wired Magazine informative, authoritative, and balanced. Unfortunately some of their articles read like product placements, and their mobile video...
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At the very least, the marketing and strong brand image of Apple keeps the iPhone's profile pretty high. It's easy to find articles on Apple's smartphone online, especially those that...
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Once again, Apple marketing rears its ugly head, making people think that what "merely" works for your purposes isn't enough. This recent article, on BusinessWeek had me shaking my head:...
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If you haven't heard of Yuwie (referral link), here's a short summary. Yuwie is a relatively new social networking site that is actually offering to pay you for your participation. The...
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Apple and AT&T are probably watching a lawsuit in California closely, as it could mean the end of their vaunted iPhone-exclusivity partnership. As I wrote last month, service providers and...
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It's rare that you have to downgrade your smartphone or PDA's firmware. And it's even rarer that you're doing so because you're trying to retain control over your own gadget....
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Videocon is a company with a pretty varied portfolio. Now the group is planning to take on more by becoming a service provider in India. The thing is, Videocon has decided to use a CDMA, rather than...
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