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Verizon Targets Outdoorsy-Types With Their Latest Phone

The Mobile Technology Weblog  Nov 20 09

Verizon realizes that not all mobile handset users want to simply make and receive phone calls. As such their latest collaborative effort with Casio, a rugged clamshell model will have six operating modes including one tells the user the best time for fishing. Calling the handset the Rock, this unit is designed for consumers with outdoor lifestyles and includes modes for activities such as fishing, hiking and climbing. Tides Mode shows users tidal graph, times of ebb and floodtides, and graphs for 100 locations for the ... Full story...

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Google’s Already Got Updates On The Nexus Horizon

The Mobile Technology Weblog  4 days ago

While no one could accuse Google's much-hyped Nexus One smartphone of being outdated so soon, it appears as though the company's already got a host of features to be added in weeks to come.

Sony's Latest Windows Smartphone Goes Green

The Mobile Technology Weblog  6 days ago

Sony's proving its continued commitment to the environment through their latest Windows Mobile smartphone, the Aspen.

Desktop Docking Station Arrives For Google Nexus One

The Mobile Technology Weblog  Feb 01 10

Believe it or not, sometimes the hot topic isn't of mobile hardware itself but rather of the device responsible for getting the hardware's battery charged up.

Print 24: Online Flyer Design & Printing

The Mobile Technology Weblog  Jan 29 10

These days it seems the web is rife with various printing solutions and we've decided to take a look at one particular service that specializes in the area of flyer printing.

Embee Mobile Creates Service that Let's Cell Users Cash In

The Mobile Technology Weblog  Jan 29 10

Think nothing good comes out spending all your time on your cell phone? One new company thinks heavy phone users should be rewarded for their tireless efforts.

Google Voice Comes to iPhone Regardless of Apple's Feelings

The Mobile Technology Weblog  Jan 27 10

Google went ahead and unveiled a new version of its Google Voice application for the iPhone, without the prior approval of Apple.

Motorola Seeks Retribution Against RIM through the ITC

The Mobile Technology Weblog  Jan 25 10

Never let it be said that the wireless industry isn't a cutthroat operation. The latest word coming in is that Motorola has issue with Research in Motion (RIM; maker of the popular Blackberry line of handsets).

Asus & Garmin's Joint Smartphone Taking Preorders

The Mobile Technology Weblog  Jan 22 10

When you think of Garmin, GPS tech should come to mind. Asus hopes that's the case as they have recently partnered with Garmin on a jointly designed smartphone equipped with Garmin's mobile device tracking technology and running Windows Mobile 6.

Microsoft Announces iPhone Killer

The Mobile Technology Weblog  Jan 21 10

It seems like everyone else is gunning for a converged device to dethrone (or at least pick up part of the market share from) the Apple iPhone and now the latest news is software giant Microsoft is ready to join the fray.

Verizon & AT&T's Rivalry Means Lower Wireless Plans

The Mobile Technology Weblog  Jan 18 10

In business one of the first lessons you learn is that competition is good for the consumer.



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