On the eve of the BlackBerry Torch’s launch, RIM has made BlackBerry Desktop Software 6.0 available
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Is Microsoft Developing Another Mobile Operating System?
Reports are emerging that Microsoft could be developing a new mobile OS, other than Windows Phone 7. Tom Jowitt asks if Redmond has taken leave of its senses?
Apple Signs Deal For Liquid Metal Alloys
Apple's future iPods, iPads and Macs could be super-durable and lightweight, after the company signed a deal with Liquidmetal Technologies
Nokia N8 On Pre-Order for £420 In the UK
Two sites claim Nokia's flagship N8 will be available by the end of August
RIM Reaches Saudi Deal Over BlackBerry Ban
Research in Motion has reportedly avoided a ban by agreeing to let the Saudi government monitor email data
Apple Exec’s Exit Blamed On Corporate ‘Incompatibility’
A Wall Street Journal article suggests the Apple exec may have proven incompatible with the company's corporate culture, and CEO Steve Jobs
Apple Exec Quits Amid iPhone Antenna Problems
The head of the company’s iPod and iPhone hardware department has left the organisation
Apple’s Largest Store Opens In Covent Garden
Apple is opening its largest store yet in London's Covent Garden this weekend, and the queue is already forming
Apple Rumour Mill Already Turning
Apple could launch a new iPod Nano, a new iPod Touch, a touch-screen iPod Shuffle, and a smaller-screen iPad later in 2010, rumour has it
RIM Releases BlackBerry 6 Developer Tools
The new developer kit supports new user interface features, deeper integration with BlackBerry smartphones and access to new services
RIM Resists Saudi Demand To Break BlackBerry Encryption
The BlackBerry maker seems willing to let the Saudi government shut down Messenger rather than compromise the security of its mobile service
RIM Holds ‘Last Ditch’ Talks With Saudi Arabia Over Ban
Research in Motion is reportedly in 'last ditch' talks with the Saudi Arabian government over its plans to ban BlackBerry text messaging
Researchers Reveal Jailbroken iPhone Exploit
A Web-based jailbreak for the Apple iPhone shows mobile devices' vulnerability to remote exploits
RIM Searches For Customers With BlackBerry Torch
BlackBerry Torch 9800, RIM's newest smartphone, must retain RIM's traditional corporate audience, while capturing consumers
RIM Denies Security Compromise Over UAE Ban
Research in Motion said it will not compromise the security of its BlackBerry phones, in response to a possible ban in UAE and Saudi Arabia
UAE BlackBerry Ban To Impact Visitors
The upcoming ban on some of the everday functions of the BlackBerry handset in the UAE will also affect visitors to that country
Apple Faces iOS4 Embarrassment
Apple is investigating reports that iPhone 3G users are experiencing a number of problems with their handsets after upgrading to iOS 4
RIM Buys Blackpad.com Domain Name
Will Research in Motion name its rumoured tablet device, the Blackpad? This has been suggested after the BlackBerry maker reportedly purchased the domain BlackPad.com
Apple Expected To Push Back On Jailbreak Ruling
One analyst suggests there's little Apple can do over a federal regulators' ruling that iPhone owners can legally "jailbreak" their smartphones
Ten Reasons Why Apple’s ‘Death Grip’ Videos Will Backfire
Apple's decision to take aim at the competition’s antenna problems, rather than fixing the iPhone 4’s woes, is doing the company more harm than good
HP Smartphones Will Only Run WebOS Says Report
Palm's WebOS is for now the only operating system that Hewlett-Packard will be offering on its planned smartphones
iPhone 4 Released In More Countries Despite Antenna Issues
Apple will launch the iPhone 4 in 17 countries on 30 July, including Australia, Italy, New Zealand and Switzerland
Analysts Differ On Popularity Of Corporate Android
Analysts Michael Gartenberg and Jack Gold differ on just how enterprise ready the Android Froyo build is
Apple Kicks Off iPhone 4 ‘Bumper’ Programme
Apple begins its free-bumper programme for iPhone 4 owners
eWEEK Europe Readers Prefer Android To iPhone
Android shot ahead of BlackBerry and iPhone in our readers poll, leaving Windows Mobile and Symbian in the dust. Next up: do you like mainframes?
White iPhone 4 Delayed Further
Apple has announced that its white iPhone 4 will not be available until later this year
Zen And The Green Art Of PC Maintenance
It’s time to pimp your PC and save the planet says Andrew Donoghue. Repairing is the new upgrading
Multi-tasking Skype For iPhone 4 Launched
Skype has released an update of its VOIP app for Apple iPhone 4
How Long Can Apple Use Arrogance As A Marketing Tool?
Apple’s Steve Jobs blames everybody but his company for the iPhone 4's antenna problems. Without contrition, users will look elsewhere, says Wayne Rash
10 iPhone 4 Questions Steve Jobs Needs to Answer
Apple CEO Steve Jobs took the stage on 16 July to address iPhone 4 problems. But he ended up creating more questions than he answered