PalmOne is the new name for Palm, makers of Palm OS based devices
Posted on 18-Aug-2003 18:43 News, Palm
Palm announced the new name it will adopt following the proposed spin-off this fall of PalmSource, Inc., makers of Palm OS platform software. The name "palmOne, Inc." will reflect the company's handheld computer hardware and software solutions business and encompass the sub brands Zire(tm) and Tungsten(tm), as well as Treo, upon the completion of the planned acquisition of Handspring, Inc., also expected this fall.
Sony Clie UX-50 review on Wall Street Journal
Posted on 18-Aug-2003 07:42 News, Palm
The new Sony Clie UX50 looks like a laptop, and is priced accordingly. Walter Mossber from The Wall Street Journal reviewed this new Palm OS based device.
Linux Bluetooth stacks
Posted on 17-Aug-2003 14:58 News, Bluetooth
It came to my attention while approving submitted links the existence of two Linux Bluetooth stacks.
Blackberry 7230 review on eWeek
Posted on 17-Aug-2003 13:05 News, BlackBerry
The Blackberry 7230 was launched in U.S and Australia. It gives the user a colour screen, always on e-mail and internet browser. eWeek published a review of this device connected to the T-Mobile network.
iPAQ H5450 wi-fi update available from HP
Posted on 15-Aug-2003 19:43 News, Software
HP released an update to fix a problem pointing where the iPaq H5450 is not capable of connecting to a WLAN AP that supports both 802.11b and 802.11g.
'Bring it on. We welcome competition': Telecom New Zealand
Posted on 14-Aug-2003 20:17 News, Mobile
Following the announcement from Vodafone New Zealand of its planned investment in 3G technology, Telecom New Zealand issued a press release where it claims "We have been providing fast data services in New Zealand for the past year at up to 3G rates". Not so fast.
Telstra introduces BlackBerry 7230 in Australia
Posted on 14-Aug-2003 17:41 News, BlackBerry
Telstra announced the availability of RIM's Blackberry 7230 in Australia. The new version brings colour screen and many improvements to e-mail and browsing.
Handango releases mobile software data for the second quarter of 2003
Posted on 13-Aug-2003 21:05 News, Computing
Handango released the Handango Yardstick for the second quarter of 2003. The Handango Yardstick is a quarterly report on the state of the mobile software economy. This quarter, the Handango Yardstick focuses on global software sales, highlighting the sales of non-English mobile software applications and bestsellers by language.
Video: How mobile phones affect aircrafts
Posted on 13-Aug-2003 20:47 News, Mobile
Gareth Mitchell (BBC UK's Go Digital programme) shows us how mobile phones can affect aircraft according to the British Civil Aviation Authority.
Journal Bar for Pocket PC
Posted on 13-Aug-2003 20:28 Software, Software
Journal Bar downloads data from the Internet when your Pocket PC is connected to your PC, and your PC is connected to the Internet.
McDonald's big wi-fi roll out in U.S.
Posted on 13-Aug-2003 20:17 News, Wi-Fi
McDonald's announced the launch of high-speed wireless Internet access for customers in an anticipated 100 restaurants throughout the Chicagoland and Milwaukee areas, with more than 60 of those restaurants offering wireless services immediately.
Comparison of Windows CE .NET 4.2, Pocket PC 2002, and Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs
Posted on 13-Aug-2003 13:54 News, Windows Mobile Pocket PC
Microsoft released a document comparing some of the main features of Windows CE.NET 4.2, Pocket PC 2002, and Windows Mobile™ 2003 software for Pocket PC. It is designed to provide customers with a better understanding of the commonalities and differences between the platforms and explain the roles each play in Microsoft’s ongoing mobile and embedded device strategies.
Shakers on mobile and wireless
Posted on 12-Aug-2003 23:48 News, Computing
CBR (Computer Business Review) published their selection of 10 most influential companies in the mobile and wireless business.
