Gadgets on the Go

Palm Pre hacked to run on Verizon

2009-07-10T10:18:00.001-04:00

PreCentral has posted a video of a Palm Pre hacked to run on Verizon's network. The good news is voice and texting work, the bad news is data doesn't. Stay tuned.

What's worse celebs pictured not wearing panties or CEO using the competition's smartphone?

2009-07-10T00:00:00.000-04:00

While it's always great to see Britney , Paris , and Lindsay photographed "forgetting" to wear panties (they're not necessarily known for their brains). Someone who is, is Google CEO, Eric Schmidt. He got caught taking pictures using a BlackBerry. As the Seinfeld saying goes, "not that there's anything wrong with that", but he could have used one of the many Android based smartphones that

Sprint will begin making WiFi standard on smartphones going forward

2009-07-09T22:35:00.004-04:00

FierceWireless is reporting that Sprint will begin making WiFi a standard feature on their smartphones moving forward. "Sprint is embracing WiFi in all its major devices going forward," said Jeff Clemow, the carrier's director of business product marketing. Sprint is launching the BlackBerry Tour smartphone Sunday for $199.99. The device features support for both CDMA and GSM networks. Verizon

Analyst: iPhone 3GS, Palm Pre gang up on BlackBerry sales

2009-07-09T00:24:00.003-04:00

It looks like RIM's BlackBerry smartphone is losing sales of smartphones from rivals Apple and Palm. Who would've thought Palm would begin to effect sales of the Crackberry? "Our checks indicated BlackBerry sales declined in June at AT&T and Sprint due to increasing smartphone competition, as BlackBerry sales appeared to lose share to the Palm Pre at Sprint and the new 3GS iPhone and older

Sony Ericcson Racheal UI video

2009-07-08T14:43:00.002-04:00

The Boy Genius has posted a video of the upcoming Sony Racheal and its customized Android UI.

Google announces Google Chrome OS

2009-07-08T14:40:00.001-04:00

"It's been an exciting nine months since we launched the Google Chrome browser. Already, over 30 million people use it regularly. We designed Google Chrome for people who live on the web — searching for information, checking email, catching up on the news, shopping or just staying in touch with friends. However, the operating systems that browsers run on were designed in an era where there was no

Sprint will no longer be selling the Pre via telesales beginning July 8th

2009-07-07T23:45:00.002-04:00

Engadget is reporting that starting tomorrow Jul8, 2009. Sprint will no longer be selling Palm Pres over the phone. "We're told the move is being made so that the carrier "can focus inventory in sales channels where customers have the best opportunity to experience Ready Now, and we can deliver the best purchasing experience,"

Kazaa Movie Download Exclusive On Palm Pre - Watching Movies in Your Pocket

2009-07-07T08:03:00.001-04:00

Kazaa is a subscription-based service brought to you by Brilliant Digital Entertainment (BDE) a leading online distributor of licensed digital content. BDE provides the means for record labels, film studios and software developers to market and sell their products to a worldwide audience of 70 million users. Studio City, CA (PRWEB) July 7, 2009 -- The popular free music download website Kazaa is

Copy Share – New App Lets You Copy Effortlessly Between iPhones, Touches, Macs = Awesome

2009-07-07T07:47:00.002-04:00

Patrick Jordan from one of my favorite iPhone sites, Just Another iPhone Blog sent me news on a very cool app. It's called "Copy Share". It allows you to share your clipboards between multiple iPhones, iPod touches, and Macs. Copy and paste from one to the other seamlessly.

Palm Pre to Launch in Europe with O2 and Movistar Palm webOS Phone to Arrive in UK, Ireland, Germany and Spain on Local Telefonica Networks

2009-07-07T07:33:00.003-04:00

From Palm PR: WINDSOR, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 07, 2009-- Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM) today announced that the Palm(R) Pre(TM) phone is scheduled to be available initially in the UK, Ireland and Germany exclusively on the O2 network, and in Spain exclusively on the Movistar network, in time for the holidays. Palm Pre, the first phone based on the new Palm webOS(TM) mobile platform, brings

Sprint is offering customers a Compaq Netbook for $0.99

2009-07-06T23:55:00.004-04:00

It looks like Sprint is trumping At&t, and Verizon by introducing their own netbook for $0.99. Yes, you read that right. $0.99 as in less than a dollar. Of course nothing is ever really free in this world. Sprint will begin selling the the Compaq netbook a very low price (that sweet $0.99 price). Of course you'll have to sign a new 2 year contract with Sprint and pay $60 per month. It sounds

More evidence of next generation iPod nano featuring a camera

2009-07-06T09:01:00.004-04:00

Engadget has posted a picture of what's claiming to be a case for a next generation iPod nano featuring a camera.

Overheating iPhone 3GS: Apple blames the weather

2009-07-06T00:01:00.001-04:00

"Apple has admitted that its latest iPhone 3GS model can overheat but has blamed the problem on sunshine rather than a glitch with its design. "Technology sites and Apple forums have been inundated with comments about the new model overheating and becoming discoloured since it was launched on June 19. Some iPhone users have complained that the device has become too hot to hold to the ear

iPod touch 3G on the way?

2009-07-06T00:01:00.000-04:00

Macsimum News is reporting that a new case for an iPod touch 3G has popped up online. The iPod touch 3G does not exist (yet), it is believed that Apple will be releasing an updated iPod touch and iPod nano that will feature a camera (the above case has a cut out where the camera is expected to be). These are expected somewhere in the late August - September time frame.

Apple iPhone 3GS sold out in UK

2009-07-02T12:56:00.000-04:00

"UK mobile operator O2 has exhausted its supply of Apple’s latest hot gadget," Telecoms.com reports. "A posting on the O2 UK website tells consumers that due to phenomenal demand for the iPhone 3GS, the company has run out of stock online, over the phone and in retail stores," Telecoms.com reports. "The company said it expects additional stock of the iPhone 3GS at the end of this week." Via

O2 wins Palm Pre exclusivity in the UK

2009-07-02T08:36:00.004-04:00

The Guardian is reporting that Palm has signed a deal with O2 in the UK to be the exclusive carrier for the Palm Pre. An official announcement is expected next week from Palm and O2.

Palm Pre's sales numbers in June prove that it has found its niche

2009-07-01T09:24:00.002-04:00

"This is going to be music to the ears to both Palm and to Pre owners everywhere. While most smartphone news as of late has been centered on Apple’s dominance in the market, June has proved fruitful for its competitor. And this meteoric rise will more than likely not be stopping anytime soon. According to a report by Barron’s featuring analysis from Charter Equity Research, it has been predicted

Britney Spears uses an iPhone in her latest video, she's also wondering what the iPhone is

2009-07-01T00:00:00.000-04:00

The Palm Pre gets PlayStation emulation

2009-06-30T22:41:00.001-04:00

Engadget posted the above video showing the Palm Pre running a PlayStation emulator.

The iPhone blog is keeping track of all the new features in iPhone OS 3.1 Beta

2009-06-30T22:28:00.002-04:00

The iPhone blog is covering all the new features in iPhone OS 3.1 Beta. Some of the new features are: * Non-destructive video editing means trimming a clip no longer saves over the original video but gives you the option to “Save as copy…” * Voice Control now works over Bluetooth * iPhone vibrates when moving icons Head on over to The iPhone blog for a complete run down of the features and

iPhone OS 3.1 Beta adds MMS support for AT&T customers

2009-06-30T20:06:00.002-04:00

An anonymous tipster sent us some details about iPhone OS 3.1 Beta. MMS is enabled for AT&T, but for some reason it hangs up and fails before the MMS goes out (enabled but not working yet for AT&T).

Apple seeds iPhone 3.1 OS to developers

2009-06-30T19:17:00.002-04:00

Apple has posted iPhone 3.1 OS to developers. Stay tuned.

What happened to RIM?

2009-06-30T17:57:00.002-04:00

What happened to Research In Motion is a great read over @ The Boy Genius . Very reminiscent of Engadget's Palm Intervention . It's a look inside RIM from a true BlackBerry fan. What I found interesting in the article is how closely RIM's current position (current leader) practically mirrors the Palm of yesterday pre-Rubinstein. "You have to look at the big picture here… for what RIM is

GSM flavored Pre pops up

2009-06-30T10:11:00.001-04:00

Engadget has come across a video showing a GSM version of the Palm Pre. No word on an expected release date.

A Skeptic Sees Strong Sales of Palm’s Pre

2009-06-30T10:08:00.000-04:00

"Edward Snyder, a cell phone industry analyst with Charter Equity Research, often plays the role of cautious pessimist. For instance, he questions whether smartphones or data services will catch on as much as carriers hope, and he unreservedly criticizes what he characterizes as their underperforming cellular networks. So the report he issued Monday bears notice. Mr. Snyder said that his sources