mobile phones

Acer Liquid smartphone 09/02/2010 11:40:00
The Acer Liquid is a touchscreen smartphone equipped with Google Android 1.6
Measured by the yardstick of usability, Acer's first foray into mobile phones late last year was not a success. Acer hobbled its first phones with the enduringly inept Windows Mobile operating system, now in its six-and-a-half incarnation, and even some fast and sexy 1GHz Snapdragon silicon couldn't save the Acer neoTouch S200 from its user-hostile stylus interface.
Jabra SP200 Bluetooth speakerphone 04/02/2010 17:00:00
If you're looking for a simple and inexpensive Bluetooth speakerphone, the SP200 is one of the best on the market.
A Bluetooth speakerphone with a basic yet effective design, Jabra's SP200 certainly isn't exciting, nor is it overly attractive. But if you're looking for a simple and inexpensive speakerphone, the SP200 is one of the best on the market.
Best back-to-school deals: Prepaid mobile phones 02/02/2010 15:29:00
Heading back to school or university? Need a new mobile phone, but don't want to break the bank? Find the best prepaid mobile deal!
Heading back to school or university? Need a new mobile phone, but don't want to break the bank? Find the best prepaid mobile deal!
Nexus One for AT&T may be in the works 02/02/2010 06:59:00
FCC documents reveal a phone that could be Google's Nexus One designed for AT&T's network
Google may be gearing up to increase the availability of the Nexus One Android phone in the US.
Nokia, Apple win as phone sales bounce back 01/02/2010 07:48:00
Increased interest in smartphones helped both Apple and Nokia
Nokia and Apple were the big winners as the sale of mobile phones rebounded during the fourth quarter. Consumers, meanwhile, stand to get more choice and better value for money as competition heats up, especially in the smartphone segment.
Palm Pixi Plus smartphone 29/01/2010 16:40:00
There are few differences between the Palm Pixi Plus and the original Pixi
The "Plus" in the Palm Pixi Plus smartphone really means one thing: the addition of Wi-Fi connectivity. Other than that, the phone is identical in specs and design to its predecessor the Palm Pixi. While the keyboard isn't perfect and WebOS performance can be sluggish, the Palm Pixi Plus is a solid, inexpensive smartphone - and Wi-Fi only bolsters its abilities.
Motorola reports a small Q4 profit, held back by phone sales 29/01/2010 06:14:00
Fourth-quarter sales fell 20 percent, and mobile phone shipments fell by 38 percent compared to a year earlier
Motorola's fourth-quarter sales fell 20 percent year-on-year, but the company still made out a small profit, unhampered by the exceptional charges that plunged it into loss a year ago, it reported Thursday. It expects to make a loss in the first quarter, however.
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 smartphone 27/01/2010 15:20:00
The XPERIA X2 suffers from just as many frustrating software issues as its bug-riddled predecessor
A follow-up to the highly anticipated XPERIA X1, Sony Ericsson's XPERIA X2 smartphone has been met with much less fanfare. That is a good thing, since the XPERIA X2 suffers from just as many frustrating software issues as its bug-riddled predecessor.
Master Google Android: 40 tips and tricks 27/01/2010 13:48:00
We've assembled 40 tips and tricks to help you make the most of your Android phone
The first time you use an Android phone, one thing becomes immediately clear: You're not in Cupertino anymore.
Nokia N97 Mini smartphone 22/01/2010 11:30:00
The Nokia Mini N97 has strong hardware, but the OS feels dated
As the name suggests, the Nokia Mini N97 is a more compact version of Nokia's flagship smartphone, the N97. The Mini also gets the bonus of kinetic "flick" scrolling, which greatly improves Web and menu navigation. But the Mini has the same issues as its older sibling: The S60 OS interface feels out of date and lacks the ease of use found on other operating systems like Android, iPhone or webOS.
Google Nexus One smartphone 22/01/2010 10:40:00
Is the hype warranted for the hotly anticipated Google smartphone?
Built by HTC but sold and branded by Google, the Nexus One is the latest Android smartphone to hit the shelves -- and represents a first for Google. Feature-packed and with a sleek design, the Nexus One comes with the latest version of Android and is the most polished smartphone to use the operating system that we've tested.
Stream your social life on your smartphone 22/01/2010 08:02:00
Even a social networking addict can get tired of Twitter or fed up with Facebook on a smartphone
Though your mobile phone keeps you more connected, it can also make things more complicated. Using a cell phone to track e-mail, text messages, instant messages, voicemail, Facebook, and Twitter can be a burden--after all, these social networking applications attempt to shoehorn Web 2.0 resources onto small devices that weren't designed with Web 2.0 in mind.
Motorola works around Google issues in China 22/01/2010 05:36:00
The handset maker has developed its own app store and partnered with Baidu
Following Google’s decision to postpone the launch of a new Motorola Android phone in China, Motorola announced services and partnerships that will enable it to pursue the Chinese market without Google.
Report: Bing to Become the iPhone's Search Engine 21/01/2010 02:07:00
Business Week reports that Apple and Microsoft are considering a deal that could oust Google from its position on the iPhone
Apple reportedly is in talks with Microsoft to make Bing the default search engine on the iPhone's Safari Web browser, according to Business Week. The idea may sound surprising, but it shows how deep the ongoing battle between Google and Apple (which started after the Google Voice iPhone application was barred entry into the iTunes App Store) has become.
Motorola's latest Android handset unveiled in South Korea 20/01/2010 17:32:00
The new phone will be available in other countries and resembles the Droid but without the keyboard
Motorola this week unveiled its first Android phone for the South Korean market. The phone, called the Motoroi, looks similar to the Motorola Droid handset in the U.S. or the Milestone in Europe but without the slide-out keyboard.