Those hoping to get a Nokia N8 phone at the end of September will have to wait a few weeks
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iPhone 4 Set For China Release
The launch follows that of the iPhone 3GS, which officially sold only 5,000 units in the days following its China release
Apple Approves Google Voice For iPhone
The approval comes more than 14 months after Apple initially rejected Google Voice apps
Developer Tools For Windows Phone 7 Are Final
The Windows Phone Developer Tools have been finalised by Microsoft, but Windows Phone 7 still faces an uphill struggle against the iPhone and Android
Consumer Reports Reiterates iPhone 4 Warning
The second review of Apple's iPhone 4 by Consumer Reports claims that Apple's new antenna-bumper policy is less than consumer-friendly
Google Android Will Overtake BlackBerry, iOS
Android-based devices could outnumber BlackBerry smartphones and iPhones by the end of 2010, and match Symbian sooner than expected, says Wayne Rash
Banking Giant Considers iPhone And Android
JP Morgan is apparently considering using alternative mobile email devices that includes the Apple iPhone
Apple Closes Book On iPhone 4 Antenna Problems
Apple says the antenna issues on the iPhone 4 were less widespread than had been thought
Google Instant Could Be ‘Disruptive’
Google's new predictive search technology could change the game for search engines, especially on mobile devices
Apple Publishes New App Store Guidelines
Apple seems to have left some areas in its App Store review guidelines deliberately vague
BlackBerry 6 OS Breaks No New Ground: Review
BlackBerry 6 OS delivers a solid messaging experience and typically excellent administration, but the new features likely won't attract new business
Apple’s iOS4 Update Addresses User Niggles: A First Look
The iPhone 4 gets better security, improved Bluetooth support and HDR photography features with Apple iOS 4.1 update
Apple iOS 4.1 Update For iPhone Released
Apple has released its iOS 4.1 update for iPhone and iPod Touch, introducing features such as Game Center and iTunes TV show rentals
RIM Buys DataViz for Documents To Go
BlackBerry manufacturer RIM has purchased DataViz for a reported figure of $50 million.
Nokia Confirms N8 Arrival This Month
Finally, an official launch date for the long-awaited Symbian^3-based N8 phone from Nokia
Analyst Predicts Apple And BlackBerry Declines
IDC believes that Android and Windows Mobile will grow their smartphone market share, but Apple and BlackBerry will experience declines
BT Launches Wi-Fi App For Android And iPhones
BT has launched an Android and iPhone app for its Total Broadband customers to help them find Wi-Fi hotspots
Nokia N8 Release Dates Leaked
Nokia's highly anticipated N8 smartphone is to launch at the end of September, reports say
Google Android Catches Up iPhone In US
Google's Android platform gained 25 percent of the US smartphone market in August, says Quantcast
Huawei Unveils $100 Android 2.2 Smartphone
The Android 2.2-powered Ideos U8150 aims to bring smartphones to a wider user base
Qi Group Announces Wireless Power Prototypes
The Wireless Power Consortium has announced certified iPhone and BlackBerry chargers using the 'Qi' wireless power spec
Skype, Google Face Indian Pressure For Data Access
Fresh from reaching a compromise deal with BlackBerry maker RIM, India has set its sights on Skype and Google
BlackBerry Torch Is Better For Business Than iPhone: Review
Apple's integrated combination of hardware and software is compelling, but can't hold a candle to RIM's business features, as seen in the BlackBerry Torch 9800
India’s BlackBerry Compromise Won’t Solve Anything
Countries from India to the UAE don’t like secrets, especially when they’re held by their own citizens, but banning BlackBerry is shortsighted and futile, says Wayne Rash
RIM Touts ‘Industry Forum’ In Response To India Demands
RIM has offered to establish an 'industry forum' to help the Indian government manage lawful intercepts, but denied it has made any special deals
Google Adds Push Notifications To Mobile App For iPhone
Google has upgraded its Mobile App for the Apple iPhone, which includes push notifications and pop-up reminders
Apple Files “Heartbeat” Patent To Track JailBroken iPhones
Remotely measuring a user’s heartbeat is just one of the methods proposed by Apple to monitor “unauthorised users” and potentiall disable jailbroken iPhones
BlackBerry Bold Successor Details Leaked Online
RIM's BlackBerry Bold handset is ungoing minor tweaks and upgrades and is expected to arrive sometime in October, according to leaked details
PayPal Mobile Adds Charitable Donations
PayPal Mobile 2.5 enables donations to more than 23,000 charities in the UK, US and Canada
SanDisk Shrinks Solid-State Drives
SanDisk is offering what it calls the first embedded SSD, packing up to 64GB and smaller than a postage stamp