It was a tradition at the Finnish mobile device manufacturer Nokia always to appoint a Finnish person as chief executive. This tradition has been broken: Microsoft’s Stephen Elop is the new CEO of Nokia Corporation. The tradition lives on though because, although its CEO will be a Canadian, Nokia’s board of directors is mainly Finnish. [...]
The Mozilla Foundation has been working on a mobile version of Firefox for some time – the first alpha test version of Fennec, Mozilla’s mobile browser was launched for Nokia N810 in October 2008. The mobile technology has evolved much since then, and some new mobile operating systems have been launched, including Google’s own smartphone [...]
According to a study published by Nielsen Co., the leading market research company when it comes to technology, Americans seem to find Google’s open mobile platform, the Android, to be more appealing than Apple’s own iPhone OS. The report that was released on Monday shows that 27% of the Americans buy smartphones with the Android [...]
Android smartphones have had better sales in high-performance smartphone sweepstakes than Apple iPhones in this year’s first six months. This is according to market research firm Nielsen. According to the data, Android phones accounted for 27% of the smartphone sales in the USA in the first six months of 2010. For comparison, Apple iPhones only [...]
Android’s 2.2 upgrade, also known as Froyo, will be available on smartphones in the following days. What is missing is a list of the phones that will run Froyo, and the ones that will be stuck with Google’s previous Android operating system. No real info was released by the carriers or the manufacturers, meaning that [...]
AT&T has unveiled a new set of data plans for smartphones (iPhones) and tablets like the iPad, that are cheaper than the current ones, and also include tethering, a previously unavailable feature. The new plans will be available starting June 7, according to the press release, and they cost $15 and $25 a month. Here’s [...]
The first Android device from LG, the Ally is the perfect assembly of futuristic, stylish design and 3G Android power for customers looking to tackle life’s most challenging feats and everyday ventures. LG Ally will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning May 20. Verizon Wireless customers can pre-order the phone at www.verizonwireless.com beginning [...]
First quarter 2010 information from The NPD Group’s Mobile Phone Track reveals a shift in the smartphone market, as Android OS edged out Apple’s OS for the number-two position behind RIM. The Android operating system (OS) continued to shake up the U.S. mobile phone market in the first quarter (Q1) of 2010, moving past Apple [...]
The new full touchscreen phone, LG Cookie Fresh GS290, maintains the core, hugely popular elements of the original LG Cookie handset, though boasts a sleeker design and upgraded features. Available in a choice of bold colour variations with numerous theme options, it is the most distinctive handset of the LG Cookie Series yet. Sociability is [...]
Nokia’s latest smartphone, intuitively connects to the people, places and services that matter most. With the Nokia N8, people can create compelling content, connect to their favorite social networks and enjoy on-demand Web TV programs and Ovi Store apps. Available in select markets during the third quarter of 2010, the estimated retail price of the [...]