TechBits: TiVo while mobile; Motorola’s Google phone; AT&T satphone; Verizon ends the Hub

October 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.

September 30th, 2009 TiVo unveils BlackBerry app for show recordingTV 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.

October 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.

September 30th, 2009 T-Mobile to sell Motorola Android phone Oct. 19NEW YORK — T-Mobile USA plans to start selling the first phone from Motorola that uses Google's software on Oct.

September 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.

November 9th, 2009 more images more imagesGoogle to buy mobile ad network for $750 millionMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google Inc.

August 21st, 2009 Apple, AT&T to answer FCC query on Google VoiceSEATTLE — Apple Inc. and AT&T Inc.

November 2nd, 2009 BANGALORE - Popular search engine Google has unveiled a unique mobile application for Nokia handset users to seek information on specific needs, the global software major said Monday. The application is equipped with speech recognition technology to understand Indian accents.

May 8th, 2009 Verizon Wireless limits exclusive time for phonesNEW YORK — Verizon Wireless has shortened the period in which it demands exclusive rights to new cell phones from LG and Samsung, to give small rural carriers a better chance to sell up-to-date phones. Rural carriers have complained that big carriers like Verizon and AT&T Inc.

April 29th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - Microsoft is in discussions with Verizon Wireless to launch a touch-screen multimedia cellphone in the US early next year in a bid to compete with Apple's iPhone. While Microsoft is involved in the design of the phone's software and hardware, a third-party is expected to make the device, The Wall Street Journal reported, quoting sources close to the development.

October 28th, 2009 more images more images 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.

November 14th, 2008 When tech giants like Google and Apple work on a collaborative project, the whole speculation around it goes hyper. We knew that Google was working on some Apple app.

November 4th, 2009 more images more imagesReview: Motorola's Droid is a serious smart phoneSAN FRANCISCO — Since its debut in 2007, millions of people have gravitated toward Apple's iPhone, wooed by its sleek hardware, simple user interface and abundance of applications. Other smart phone makers have been trying since then to dispel the notion that the iPhone is the be-all and end-all of mobile gadgets.

September 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.

August 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.