More than ever, BlackBerry sales are skewing towards the Curve; the 8500 has been so popular that it’s seen shortages that are rare for a company built on ho-hum phones. ... Read More
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Blurry shot allegedly shows camera-equipped iPad in testing
05
Sep
An uncertain rumor on Saturday has what’s purported to be a future iPad in testing with a front camera. The partial shot allegedly shows the tablet in a debugging mode for video calls. 9 to 5 Mac in obtaining the shots noted that the mode is the same seen on field-tested iPhone 4 units but hidden from everyday users…... Read More
Reviews: BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300
04
Sep
Design, the keyboard and the display Curve veterans will get a strong sense of deja vu when they first pick up the new Curve. It’s a blend of traits from earlier Curves; the keyboard is much like the one we’ve seen as far back as the Curve 8900, the body is more rounded l …… BlackBerry – Smartphone – Handhelds – Wi-Fi – Global Positioning System ... Read More
Apple’s Ping hits 1 million users in 48 hours
04
Sep
Apple tonight hit a milestone quickly as it reached over one million users of Ping within the first 48 hours of its going online. The tally represents a third of the three million that have downloaded iTunes 10. ... Read More
Google teases Sept. 8 event with possible image search hooks
04
Sep
Google sparked curiosity on Friday by sending out an invitation to Electronista and other members of the press for a special event on September 8. ... Read More
Klipsch adds iPhone-friendly over-ear, rugged in-ear audio
04
Sep
Klipsch took advantage of new iPod launches to trot out three headphones to match. ... Read More
Android web use closes gap with iOS in the US for August
04
Sep
Android has significantly closed the gap with Apple in web traffic in the US, Quantcast said on Friday. Use of Google’s mobile OS has climbed 17 percent from the start of the year until August, giving it exactly a quarter of traffic. Apple’s iOS, meanwhile, has lost 11 percent over the same eight months and has a narrower lead at 56 percent…... Read More
Mobee intros wireless charger for Apple’s Magic Mouse
04
Sep
Mobee today caused a minor stir at IFA by unveiling the Magic Charger. The peripheral uses the same induction behind devices like the PowerMat to recharge Apple’s Magic Mouse without wires. By replacing the regular battery section and cover with a special rechargeable pack, the device can run for about six days without gaining any weight or bulk…... Read More
Belkin, Waterfield unveil cases for the new iPod touch
04
Sep
Following Apple’s announcement of the fourth-generation iPod touch, Belkin and WaterField have launched cases for the new iOS device. Belkin has announced 14 new cases — five grip cases, two shield cases, four verve cases and three armbands. The grip cases are textured for easier handholding. ... Read More