May 2011
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Op-ed: Data Limits, Will They Cap More Than Just... →
This is a good read, I really think that this trend has gone unnoticed by many…. which is concerning.
April 2011
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“I don’t think that the iPad is separate enough from a host PC to truly qualify...”
– Is the iPad a true post-PC device? | ZDNet
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Android Gripes: Why do apps from the same company... →
android-gripes:
When I use an iPhone and an Android phone at the same time, I often find that apps from the same company look a lot different on these two platforms - the ones on Android usually look much worse.
Here is a couple of examples.
This is what Meebo IM looks on Android, the contact list screen and…
March 2011
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“An eventual Google purchase of Sprint is a long shot at best, but is possible....”
– Sprint Adds Nexus S 4G, Becomes Google’s New BFF: Mobile Technology News «
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“Of all channels, e-mail marketing and social media go hand in hand better than...”
– HOW TO: Optimize Your E-mail Marketing for Social Media Results
February 2011
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January 2011
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HTC EVO Most Popular HTC Camera on Flickr
Apparently, Flickr keeps stats on what cameras are used to upload photos on a daily basis. The HTC EVO 4G is the most popular HTC phone used on Flickr with 434 average daily users, compared to 353 Droid Incredible users.
Source: htcpedia and Flickr
November 2010
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October 2010
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30 Ways to Save 30 Minutes a Day →
We could all use some more time in a day, right?
August 2010
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“Android smartphones, collectively, have surpassed the Apple iPhone and Research...”
– InformationWeek
July 2010
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10 Great Cities for Young Adults →
Kansas City listed as one of the top 10 cities for young adults, called “Paris of the Plains” by Kiplinger
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Sprint adds 111,000 subscribers, posts record low... →
Great news for Sprint today. I am big supporter of the local KC company.
Via BGR:
Here’s some great news out of the Sprint camp. In Q2 of 2010, Sprint added (yes, added) 111,000 postpaid subscribers to its CDMA network and had the lowest churn rate in company history, 1.85% for the quarter. This is the first time in three years that Sprint had positive net wireless subscriber growth.
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“3 million phones in 23 days - that’s a pretty strong clip, the fastest...”
– John Battelle’s Searchblog via Phandroid
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Attention smart phone buyers: Android is ready →
I have, of late, fallen in love with Android, and my hunch is, you will too.
June 2010
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Best Buy: Sprint's HTC EVO is our best selling... →
Looks like Sprint finally has a premier flagship phone (sorry, Palm Pre). This really isn’t a surprise, as the EVO beats out the upcoming iPhone 4 in most specifications.
via ZDNet:
Best Buy’s CEO Brian Dunn said Tuesday that consumer traffic at its stores is lumpy with customers splurging for big tech launches and then pulling back. Apparently, Sprint’s HTC 4G Evo is shaping up to be a...
May 2010
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Take Screenshots on the HTC EVO 4G Without the... →
Android finally gets a feature (kinda - an app is still needed) that webOS had from day one.
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NY Times: 36 Hours in Kansas City, Mo. →
Some people are still surprised to find out that Kansas City is actually in Missouri (side note: there is also a less populated Kansas City, Kansas).
While KC might not be the most action-packed city in the U.S., it has many great things to offer. The NY Times mentions some of these activities in their travel section.
Click the article title to read the NY Times article.
Photo Comparison: HTC EVO shrinks the Palm Pre →
I knew that the HTC EVO’s 4+ inch screen would make it a monster of a phone, but seeing this photo comparison is still amazing. The EVO is on the brink of having a tablet-sized screen.
Palm (or HP), it’s been a great ride - and I still love webOS, but it looks like I will be making the switch to the EVO this summer.
If HP can release some enticing new hardware before July, without...
April 2010
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Google Universal search features come to Android,... →
Google announce today that their auto-suggest feature with universal search, which has been available on Google.com for quite some time, is now available for Android, iPhone, and webOS devices. Users can now type in a flight number, a conversion, or other supported entries, and instant results will be available in the drop-down menu (see screenshot below). To try out this feature, visit...
March 2010
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Zhephree: webOS and Palm: Why You Should Have Them →
There’s a lot of buzz lately about Palm’s future and how some analysts valued Palm’s stock at $0 the other day. People say Palm may get bought out, some say they’re die out.
Me? I say Palm’s sticking around. Palm’s been around for a while, which in-and-of itself is not grounds for success in the…
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Microsoft killing off multitasking, Palm's webOS... →
The strength of webOS is the ability to multi-task, and Palm hit a home run with it. Hopefully, newer hardware this year will increase the webOS market share because it is truly a great mobile operating system.
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Gowalla Launches on webOS and Vies for Your... →
Foursquare is battling for your SXSW check-ins with a musical scavenger hunt. Rival Gowalla is going to go after them with free gadgets – specifically free Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus devices as part of a promotion the location-based social networking service is unveiling in conjunction with their just-launched app for webOS.
February 2010
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“Now comes word via the Wall St. Journal that “those familiar with Palm’s...”
– via everythingpre
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Sprint Announces Tentative Date for 4G HTC... →
Well, we knew it was coming - now it is all but confirmed. The HTC Supersonic will be the first 4G device in the U.S.
I was hoping that Palm would release new device sporting WiMAX first, but it looks like HTC beat them to the punch.
This is a huge move by Sprint, hopefully their WiMAX network expands quickly.
Click the title to read the source article.
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WatchPreview of the upcoming Grooveshark app for webOS. The app is in beta for Grooveshark VIP members, and should be out very shortly for all users.
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Grooveshark Launches Mobile App For Palm webOS... →
Grooveshark is an internet radio site that offers the ability to stream your own music library through any computer. Although the library upload seems a little buggy right now, I really think Grooveshark has some potential. I will be definitely looking forward to the release of this app.
Click the article title to read the story from the Washington Post.
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“One of our solid Palm connects just dropped something pretty interesting in our...”
– Boy Genius Report: Palm webOS coming to T-Mobile?
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Is Microsoft's mojo back? Maybe →
Personally, I believe Microsoft has made some great moves recently - specifically with Windows 7. I also have to give them credit for their Windows 7 Phone series, although I don’t think that it is for me. I believe 2010 will be a huge year for Microsoft with Project Natal launching, Windows 7 Phones, and an awesome Bing Maps/Flickr mash-up.
Here’s hoping Microsoft keeps up their...
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Palm Pre Plus Named the Most Important Tech... →
I am glad to see Palm finally get some positive press. Although, I have higher expectations for the “Pre 2” which hopefully is released in the first half of 2010.
Click the article title to read the full post from CNN.
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Smartphone Share — Google Grows While RIM Slows,... →
While I wouldn’t trust ComScore’s numbers completely, these numbers are cause for concern for Palm. Palm needs to make some more moves to stay competitive in 2010 and to stay afloat. First off, Palm needs to release a “Pre 2” this year with better build quality, which means ditching the curved slider design. Also, webOS is a revolutionary platform is regards to design, but...
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Analyst Predicts Bright Future For Palm’s webOS →
Palm’s stock was up 7.1% today on an analyst’s prediction that Palm could be a candidate for a buyout within the next two years. It was also mentioned that Palm could surpass the BlackBerry and Android app count by the end of 2010.
Click the article title to read more.
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Microsoft shoots down latest Zune phone rumors →
Well, the lastest find about the Zune phone being a sure thing might be off. However, I still wouldn’t rule out a Zune phone sometime in the near future.
January 2010
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Elevation Partners to Invest Up to $100 Million in... →
Elevation Partners has also invested upwards to $460 million dollars into Palm. I hope that Yelp can make good use of this investment, their app on my Palm Pre has come in very handy in the past.
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Updated Zune software drivers hints at Zune... →
Looks like the famously-anticipated Zune phone is on the way. From istartedsomething:
Coinciding with the scheduled Zune.net maintenance today, a new Zune software update was also released (version 4.2.202.0 for those playing along at home). What might appear as just a regular software update is actually hiding a very big secret. The illusive “Zune Phone” is pretty much confirmed.
Click the...
Walmart to sell Nexus One on Verizon, Sprint and... →
Nexus One coming to the top 3 U.S. wireless carriers? This would be very interesting if it came true, especially at the rumored $99 price from Walmart. For now it is just a rumor, but check out this passage from NexusOneBlog:
Walmart has posted up a ‘coming soon’ page for the Nexus One, mysteriously featuring wireless bands for 3G on Sprint, Verizon and AT&T. Is Walmart hinting...
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Google Voice Lands on iPhone and Palm as a Web App →
While there are some apps in the Palm App Catalog that already support Google Voice, it’s nice to see an official app from Google. Although it is only a web app, it is a start. The new web app is powered by HTML5 and looks very similar to the rest of the Google mobile sites. iPhone users can now enjoy Google Voice on their phone that Palm and Android users have had for a while. Click the...
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My webOS Wishlist
jakelazaroff:
I love webOS. I think it is the best mobile operating system ever made, and I would not even think about switching from my Pre to any other phone currently on the market.
There are, however, many things I wish Palm would either do differently, or even just do in the first place.
Make webOS more attractive: Whenever I get the chance to play around with an iPhone or an iPod...
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HTC 'Supersonic' to ring in WiMAX on Sprint,... →
This phone was mentioned in the Sprint line-up leak that I posted here.
engadget:
Remember that mysterious HTC A9292 with WiMAX rumored for Sprint a few days back? Well, take a seat, folks — we think we’ve got the lowdown on it here from a trusted source, and it’s a bit…
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Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus to cost $150 and $100...
phonearena:
We received some unofficial information about the pricing for the upcoming webOS phones on Verizon Wireless… Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus to cost $150 and $100 respectively
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Five reasons to choose… WebOS →
Confused about the ever-expanding number of smartphone platforms? Unsure which is the right one for you? Our Five Reasons to Choose series gives you an instant guide to the things you need to know about every mobile OS.
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10 cool new toys from CES →
Missed the CES news coverage? Well you didn’t miss much - it wasn’t as exciting as years past. Here is the top 10 cool gadgets from CES via CNN. My favorites: the Palm Pre Plus and the Lenovo IdeaPad U1 tablet-laptop.
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Rumor: iPhone Version 4 in April With OLED,... →
Fastcompany is reporting that a source has told them that the 4th gen iPhone will have a pretty hefty upgrade. Check out this passage:
The same exec also told the newspaper that there’ll be OLED screens, live video chat powers (implying a long-awaited front Webcam), and maybe even a removable battery. There was also talk about dual core processors, better graphics chips for higher...
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Rumor: Sprint Working with Walmart on WiMax Build... →
Looks like Sprint might be teaming up with Walmart to use their locations as WiMAX tower locations. With 4,200 stores, that would be a huge move to start up their WiMAX network.
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Palm Outs RSS Feeds for webOS App Catalog →
Palm now offers a RSS feed for all new apps in the catalog