iPhone 3.0.1 Update AvailableAugust 1st, 2009 Apple has released a Software Update 3.0.1 that fixes the SMS Vulnerability of the Phone. The previous version allowed malicious parties to send harmless looking text messages that can gain access to iPhone's various functions like camera or contacts without notifying the user.
Verizon Android Release Date, PriceOctober 27th, 2009 Verizon Wireless has created a stir in the market with their latest Android Phone by Motorola aka Motorola Droid. With their ad-campaign of Motorola Droid spoofing the iPhone, it was able to draw the attraction of almost everyone who has even have the least interest for the gadgets like this.
Verizon Google Droid Phone UpdateNovember 6th, 2009 The latest wave of competition in the smartphone market comes in the form of Google Inc.'s Android software platform, which gets a boost today from the launch of Motorola Inc.'s Droid handset by Verizon Wireless, the No. 1 U.S. wireless carrier.
Motorola Droid Nears 1 Million Device Target this ChristmasDecember 7th, 2009 more images
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According to our poll conducted on Motorola Droid, most of you think that Droid is the mobile phone that can really take on iPhone with its sheer features and usability as a smartphone. The sales figures are also indicating the success of the phone and it seems that Verizon's $ 100 million marketing push has not gone to the failure list at all.
Verizon Wireless says 'this is the phone you're looking for' with Droid ad campaignOctober 19th, 2009 Verizon's big ad push for Android targets iPhoneNEW YORK — Verizon Wireless is running an aggressive TV ad campaign for a new Motorola phone, squarely targeting the iPhone and championing Google software as an alternative. The spots for the "Droid" phone, which started this weekend, list features that the iPhone lacks, such as a physical keyboard and the ability to run multiple applications simultaneously.
Verizon Launches Anti-iPhone Campaign Via CommercialOctober 18th, 2009 It seems that Verizon's very own Motorola Droid, the Google Android 2.0 powered phone which will hit the market in November, is all set to battle against Apple's iPhone. The raging war has already kick-started with Verizon spitting out the first venom at Apple via their advertisement campaign.
Motorola shares up as Verizon Wireless launches ad campaign for new phoneOctober 19th, 2009 Motorola shares up as Verizon launches adNEW YORK — Shares of Motorola Inc. surged Monday as Verizon Wireless launched an aggressive ad campaign to promote a new Motorola phone.
Android 1.5 Apps from Google I/O : 5 Most Useful Apps May 29th, 2009 Although 18-20 Android Phones will be out later this year, Google Android 1.5 Cupcake update is out quite a while but it has not been able to produce much excitement as the updates are not as dramatic as from iPhone 2.0 to iPhone 3.0. But the publishers are not afraid to showcase their applications. Some of the apps implement newer technologies and solutions that further push what you can do on a mobile phone, while others demonstrated the seamlessness of their service between the desktop and device.
Verizon to launch iPhone challenger, the Droid, on Nov. 6 for $200 with contractOctober 28th, 2009 more images
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Verizon says Droid smart phone goes on sale Nov. 6
NEW YORK — Verizon Wireless' answer to the iPhone — the Droid — will go on sale next week for about $200.
Droid vs iPhone ComparisonOctober 30th, 2009 Motorola Droid is out and as we said earlier in our review, this phone really looks to be an iPhone killer, if there are any at this moment. There are many who might argue that Apple's iPhone can't be killed but that doesn't mean mobile phone manufacturers are going to stop trying to kill it.
Google Android is An Open Source Platform Now! Confirms GoogleOctober 22nd, 2008 Google Android finally delivers what was promised at the very beginning. While everyone was speculating if Android is going to be an open source platform, they have come out with Android Open Source Project, which will give public at large the opportunity to make contributions.
Review: Motorola gets back in the game with the Cliq, a social smart phone, but hiccups remainOctober 21st, 2009 Review: Motorola's Cliq is a snappy smart phoneSAN FRANCISCO — Imagine how you'd feel if you peaked in middle school. That's pretty much what happened to cell phone maker Motorola Inc., which had a megahit in 2005 with its Razr handset but has since failed to fashion another that can approach its popularity.
Kinpo Shows Off 7 inch TouchScreen Tablet Running on Android OSJune 8th, 2009 Kinpo's latest Touchscreen Tablet is a bit of an engineering sample rather than an actual product but still it shows that Android can be run on a much larger 7 inch screen without much of a problem. The system clearly shows Android's versatility.
Motorola Droid ReviewOctober 23rd, 2009 You have perhaps already had a sneak peek at the full technical specification of the latest Android phone from Motorola. Google is also in the scenario, because they were behind all the necessary changes done on the device - after all, this is going to be their first Android 2.0 Eclairs Device! The co-operative attempt of Google and Motorola to capture the mobile phone market is destined to be a sensation and yes, Motorola Driod Android Mobile Handset is THE sensation even before its launch as its is said to pack in some extraordinary specs like the biggie 3.7 inch 480 X 854 pixels display (which is, by the way, the biggest display on a mobile handset we've seen), the lightening fast processing speed along with its on board 3G connectivity from Verizon Wireless and full touchscreen along with a full sized QWERTY keyboard.
Google iPhone To Launch Before Christmas?December 1st, 2009 more images
There are serious rumors about the Google Phone stormed by Gizmodo and we suspect that it may be announced before this christmas. As they say, it won't be just another Android handset but it will have something that will be the real Android leaving an impression that the Android devices we were using were fake Androids! It will have Google Voice at its heart meaning that it may use Google Voice even for voice calls which means that call tariff by the service providers will be pretty much sc**wed.