photo credit: Google’s Nexus One

Apple, Google, BlackBerry, Nokia and Palm are all fighting for the number one spot. With more and more demand for content rich apps on Smartphones, the very competitive market is the driving force for these companies. So how is the Smartphone war going? Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Jammed Cell Phone

The FCC not only regulates cell phone signal boosters, but also regulates the cell phone signal jammers. The way the law reads now, jammers can only be sold to federal authorities. In October, the US Senate passed the Safe Prison Act, allowing prisons to apply to deploy a cell phone jammer to block wireless coverage in the prison. This holds true for state prisons as well as federal prisons. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Stalker Note

The new Android app, Recognizr, would allow you to use your cell phone camera to snoop out someone’s identity. You could take a photo of someone’s face, and then know that person’s name, schedule, profile, and latest tweets. Created by the Swedish development company, The Astonishing Tribe, the new app in development would bring a whole new level to the lack of privacy. It uses a 3D modeling and facial recognition software. James Bond has come to the real world. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Intel+Nokia=Intokia

Nokia just rolled out its new Maemo phone, after 5 years in development. It combines their Linux Maemo software platform with Intel’s Linux based Moblin to create the new platform, MeeGo. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Bad Apple

24 of the world’s largest cell phone companies have joined forces to fight Apple’s domination of cell phone applications. The consortium is made up of big names like Sprint, Vodafone and China Mobile. The Wholesale Applications Community announced its intentions last week in Barcelona, Spain, at the Mobile World Congress. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: New Motoblur

Motorola is shipping Motoblur pre-loaded on the Cliq, Backflip and several other coming Smartphones. It is noticeably missing from the Droid phones however. Hmmm… wonder why? Is there a problem we aren’t aware you yet? Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Cell Phone or Yo-Yo?

Human powered cell phone chargers are the next step in technology. You can charge the new YoGen by Easy Energy, Inc., by simply pulling a cord, much like a yo-yo. The device has a good pull-to-charge ratio, so you don’t get user fatigue trying build up a charge. The device is very portable, easily fitting into your pocket or purse, making it a practical alternative to the spare battery. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Is the network strong enough?

Smartphones and other data-intensive devices have been taking down the service provider networks right and left. With more and more Smartphones (Droids and iPhones) being sold, cell phone service providers are understandably concerned. But not Verizon…. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Signal Boosters or Blockers?

CJAM Cell Phone Threat Scan Service (CJAM-CTS) blocks signals in areas where mobile service is not welcome. This is a HUGE help in schools and prisons (is that the same?) where cell phones are a big no-no. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: NFL on Cell Phones

The Cable TV RedZone Channel provides ongoing coverage the games on Sunday, cutting to highlights and scores throughout the day. Having this available on your cell phone will free up that couch potato to actually go out and do something else on Sundays. Of course for the real fans, will watching the game on a tiny cell phone screen be enough? Probably not. But I can see them watching the games on the big screen with the cell phones providing coverage of the games they aren’t watching. Read the rest of this entry »