Motorola shows off company's first phone using Google's Android operating systemSeptember 10th, 2009 Motorola shows off its first Google Android phoneSAN FRANCISCO — Struggling handset maker Motorola has unveiled its first phone using Android. It is banking on Google's free operating system to power features and applications that will attract consumers looking to use their phones to connect with their friends, family and colleagues.
Tata Docomo, Samsung launch Android phoneSeptember 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Tata Docomo, the GSM brand of Tata Teleservices, in association with Korean handset maker Samsung Mobile, Wednesday launched India's first Android-powered mobile phone. Priced at Rs.28,990, Samsung Galaxy (I7500) has a 3.2-inch full touch-screen and WiFi connectivity, and will provide users access to Google mobile services and full web browsing at high speed.
TechBits: TiVo while mobile; Motorola's Google phone; AT&T satphone; Verizon ends the HubSeptember 30th, 2009 TechBits packagePHILADELPHIA — TV viewers can now TiVo using their BlackBerry. TiVo Inc., the maker of digital video recorders that can pause and rewind live programming, unveiled a free application Wednesday for the BlackBerry that lets subscribers set up recording of TV shows from the phones.
Motorola introduces Android phoneSeptember 10th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - Motorola introduced its first smartphone based on Google's Android software Thursday, in a move that's key to the company's goal of regaining its place among the world's top cellphone manufacturers. The device, dubbed the Cliq, will first be made available later this year in the US through T-Mobile.
Motorola, in need of hit, unveils its first phone using Google's Android systemSeptember 10th, 2009 Motorola, in need of hit, shows off Android phoneSAN FRANCISCO — Struggling phone maker Motorola unveiled its first device using Google's Android system Thursday, banking on it to power features that will attract consumers looking to use their phones to connect with friends, family and colleagues. The Cliq comes with a touch screen and a standard, "QWERTY" keyboard that slides out from its side.
HTC Hero voted Gadget of the YearOctober 3rd, 2009 LONDON - HTC Hero, the phone that uses technology developed by Google, has been voted Gadget of the Year at a ceremony organised by Stuff magazine. The device has a five-megapixel camera and a 3.2in screen.
Mobile companies restrained from making multiple SIM phonesMarch 23rd, 2009 CHENNAI - The Madras High Court Monday restrained mobile phone manufacturers Samsung, Mirc Electronics and Spice Mobile and several retailers from manufacturing and selling multiple SIM holding mobile phones. 'On a petition filed by our client Somasundaram Ramkumar, Justice Jaypaul has issued an injunction whereby Samsung Electronics, Mirc Electronics and Spice Mobile were restrained from manufacturing multiple SIM holding mobile phones,' D.
Google CEO Eric Schmidt resigns from Apple's board as 2 companies increasingly competeAugust 3rd, 2009 Google CEO leaves Apple board as companies competeNEW YORK — Google CEO Eric Schmidt has resigned from Apple's board of directors as the Internet search leader increasingly develops products that compete with Apple's core businesses, including the popular iPhone. Shares of both companies rose in early trading.
Microsoft teams up with NokiaAugust 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The world's largest software maker Microsoft and the biggest mobile phone maker Nokia Wednesday announced a partnership that will enable Microsoft Office to run on Nokia phones. The deal could be expanded in future to other software products.
Apple to begin selling iPhones in China this year, giving it access to huge marketAugust 28th, 2009 Apple seals deal to bring iPhones coming to ChinaHONG KONG — Apple Inc. will get to sell the iPhone in the world's biggest cell phone market now that it has reached a deal with a Chinese wireless carrier, China Unicom Ltd.
Toyota's Prius hybrid best-selling car in Japan for 4th straight monthSeptember 3rd, 2009 Toyota Prius top-selling car in Japan for 4 monthsTOKYO — An auto industry group says Toyota's hugely popular Prius hybrid ranked as Japan's top-selling car in August for the fourth straight month. The Japan Automobile Dealers Association said Friday the Prius kept the top spot in auto sales with 21,669 vehicles sold.
Toyota to start making hybrids in Great Britain in 2010 under green strategyJuly 17th, 2009 Toyota to start making hybrids in Great BritainTOKYO — Toyota, the world's biggest automaker, said Friday it will start making hybrid cars in Europe next year as part of a growth strategy that hinges on its strength in green technology. Toyota Motor Corp.
Samsung to Launch Mobile Phone with 12 MP Camera - What's Next?February 3rd, 2009 Continuing the improvement in the features of mobile phones, the Samsung is coming up with its 12 MP Camera phone. It is expected that the 12 MP Phone will be at show in MWC 2009.
Apple says it's fixed iPhone SMS vulnerability exposed at security conferenceJuly 31st, 2009 Apple says it's fixed iPhone SMS vulnerabilityLAS VEGAS — Apple Inc. says it has fixed an iPhone vulnerability that lets hackers knock people offline — and possibly take over the phones — by sending them specially crafted text messages.
Computer makers turn to mobiles for the next big thingMarch 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Taking a cue from Apple's success with its iPhone, many personal computer makers and chip companies are now into the mobile-phone business, promising devices with the power of standard computers but in palm-size packages. The new smartphones promised by PC companies will, among other things, handle the full glory of the Internet, power two-way video conferences, and stream high-definition movies to your TV.