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Intel CEO: X86 Architecture Coming To Windows 8 Smartp...
Posted on Jan 20 2011 09:14 PM by xper in Mobile
Intel believes its x86 chip architecture will make its way into smartphones running Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 OS -- despite the fact that Intel does not carry processors for mobile phones and Microsoft has yet to officially unveil Windows...
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Will Kinect Gain Windows Connections Soon?
Posted on Jan 20 2011 09:05 PM by xper in Mobile
Two weeks after Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer hinted that the company may soon come out with a way to integrate its hit Kinect controller-less game controller to Windows PCs, a popular tech rumors site reported that its sources say to watch for devi...
Microsoft explains Windows phone 7 'phantom data'
Posted on Jan 20 2011 08:59 PM by xper in Mobile
Microsoft has confirmed that some handsets running its Windows Phone 7 software are sending and receiving "phantom data". Earlier this year, users complained on net forums that their phones were automatically eating into their monthly data...
New Super-tough Glass Strengthens Gadget Screens
Posted on Jan 20 2011 08:53 PM by xper in Mobile
One of Japan's largest glass manufacturers debuted on Thursday a new glass designed for smartphones and tablet PCs that is considerably tougher than conventional glass. Asahi Glass said its Dragontrail glass is about six times as tough as typi...
Microsoft to Slay Skype?
Posted on Jan 12 2011 11:08 AM by xper in Mobile
Windows Phone 7 is barely ready for its first update and already Microsoft are rumoured to be developing a whole new paradigm for Windows Phone 8 – something that is very likely to feature a front-facing camera as part of the minimum spec.Mobile v...
HTC Desire HD receives OTA software update
Posted on Dec 28 2010 08:52 AM by xper in Mobile
HTC has pushed out a medium-scale update to its HTC Desire HD, tweaking a few features and fixing the odd bug. Of most interest is an update to the Desire HD’s camera, which users are reporting is now much quicker in operation – with improved HD r...
Windows 7 tablets: photos
Posted on Dec 17 2010 04:44 PM by xper in Mobile
Tablets are hot property at the moment, as hardware manufacturers vie to produce a challenger to Apple's iPad, which has captured mindshare if not sold in quite the numbers analysts were expecting. Samsung's 7in. Galaxy Tab, which runs And...
NEC to Show Dual-screen Android Tablet at CES
Posted on Dec 17 2010 10:20 AM by xper in Mobile
NEC will show a dual-screen tablet computer based on Google's Android operating system at January's International Consumer Electronics Show. The new tablet will be based on the LifeTouch model that NEC unveiled in Tokyo in November. That d...
Microsoft to Announce New Slates Aimed at the iPad
Posted on Dec 14 2010 08:38 AM by xper in Mobile
A decade ago Bill Gates, founder and former chief executive of Microsoft, presented a new class of computing to the world: a tablet PC that offered a fully functional computer with the “intuitive aspects of pencil and paper.” Since then, Microsoft...
Verizon Wireless Spoils Customers This Holiday Season ...
Posted on Dec 12 2010 09:43 AM by xper in Mobile
Don't forget to add Verizon Wireless to the holiday wish list this year. Whether customers are looking for a great texting device or a smartphone for e-mail, Web, Twitter or Facebook access, they can find the right device that suits their nee...
New Android Market UI Rolling Out
Posted on Dec 11 2010 08:39 AM by xper in Mobile
The Android Market engineering team has been hard at work on improving the Android Market experience for users and developers. Today, I’m pleased to announce a significant update to the Android Market client. Over the next two weeks, we’ll be roll...
Details on the Windows Phone 7 Push Notification app l...
Posted on Dec 08 2010 08:37 PM by xper in Mobile
Yesterday, Kevin Marshall wrote a blog post with a good developer tip: to code defensively for the 15 application limit in push notification. I know the post was well intended (as a developer tip) and fair criticism (to platform limit); but a few...
The Android Google Reader Released
Posted on Dec 02 2010 05:48 PM by xper in Mobile
It’s been a long time coming, but the official Google Reader app for Android is finally here. Let’s jump into the features, shall we? The app supports all the basics you’d expect like unread counts, friends, sharing, liking, and starring, but it a...
Opera Link Coming To Windows Phone 7
Posted on Dec 02 2010 07:37 AM by xper in Mobile
Opera Link is a free service that enables data sharing between all your computers and devices. It can synchronize your bookmarks, Speed Dial, notes and other useful browser information, so they are available to you wherever you go.The first time y...
Microsoft launches Xbox Live Rewards program
Posted on Dec 02 2010 07:10 AM by xper in Mobile
Microsoft has officially launched its free Xbox Live Rewards program to give users recognition for their "time and dedication" to Xbox Live. Upon joining the program, gamers will earn Microsoft Points--Xbox Live's currency--by simply u...
‘Massive’ Windows Phone 7 update coming in January
Posted on Nov 30 2010 01:09 PM by xper in Mobile
Microsoft has been talking about Windows Phone 7 updates since long before Windows Phone 7 was even released. While the OS’ launch was a bit rushed, we have to commend Microsoft for taking a pretty open stance and choosing to talk about upcoming f...
Microsoft eyes leap back into TV
Posted on Nov 29 2010 10:04 PM by xper in Mobile
Microsoft Corp is about to jump back into the TV game. Only this time, it may aim at cable, satellite and phone companies. The software powerhouse has held talks with TV networks to create a new subscription-based TV service on its Xbox gaming con...
Taiwan sources expect next iPad to have Retina Display
Posted on Nov 27 2010 09:09 PM by xper in Mobile
Industry contacts on Friday said they expected the next-generation iPad to revolve around five key changes. The centerpiece would be "new display technology" that would bring a Retina Display-like LCD. It would also supposedly gain a USB p...
12 apps to boost your Android smartphone
Posted on Nov 27 2010 08:54 PM by xper in Mobile
If you've got an Android phone, chances are you love it. However, it might not be living up to its full potential. Much of Android's aptitude comes from its flexibility. Thanks to Google's open approach to applications, there's pra...
Windows Phone 7 microSD card expansion may be coming soon
Posted on Nov 23 2010 04:54 PM by xper in Mobile
Microsoft is aiming to bring microSD expansion to its Windows Phone 7 range as soon as possible, according to the Windows Phone team. Microsoft's decision to lock down the memory cards and not allow users to expand their microSD allowance drew...
Steve Wozniak Says Android Will Beat Apple's iPhone
Posted on Nov 18 2010 04:55 PM by xper in Mobile
Steve Wozniak may have co-founded Apple and remains a major shareholder, but he tends to tell it like it is. In a new interview with Dutch-language newspaper De Telegraaf he gave an opinion that'd likely make his old pal (and current Apple CE...
Windows Phone 7: Why it's a disaster for Microsoft
Posted on Nov 12 2010 03:00 PM by xper in Mobile
From the first time I got a good look at Windows Phone 7, it had all the earmarks of the end of the line for Microsoft's mobile aspirations. After spending an hour with a beta version of Windows Phone 7 in July along with a room full of develo...
Android No. 2 Mobile OS: Apple Eats Its Dust
Posted on Nov 11 2010 07:25 AM by xper in Mobile
Google's Android is now the second most popular mobile operating system in the world - second only to Nokia's Symbian OS, according to <a href="http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=1466313">Gartner's third quarter repo...
Hackers stick latest Android on iPhone 2G and 3G
Posted on Nov 10 2010 03:55 PM by xper in Mobile
Hackers have come up with a way of rescuing Apple fanboys who have elderly versions of the iPhone. For a while now Jobs' Mob has been forcing its long suffering customers to upgrade their 2G and 3G phones to the broken iPhone 4 by saddling the...
Duracell Expands Smart Power Portfolio With Wireless U...
Posted on Nov 09 2010 09:26 AM by xper in Mobile
Duracell has strengthened its commitment to provide power to consumers wherever and whenever they need it with the introduction of the Duracell myGrid USB Charger. The newest addition to its Smart Power portfolio, the Duracell myGrid USB Charge...