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RIM to launch BlackBerry Developer Conference in fall

Tue, 20 May 2008 06:59:58 -0400

Not to be outdone, rival device giant Research In Motion announced it will launch its own annual developer conference, scheduled to take place in Santa Clara, Calif. the week of October 20, 2008. The BlackBerry Developer Conference will provide commercial and corporate developers assistance and insight in building applications for RIM's BlackBerry platform alongside keynotes from mobile bigwigs, general sessions, roundtable discussions, hands-on workshops, networking opportunities and exhibits. Scheduled topics include "Building Powerful Enterprise Applications on the BlackBerry Platform," "Creating Captivating Applications and Services for Consumers," "Latest Development Tools," "Rich Internet Application Development" and "Integrating Location-Based Services." Click here for updates and registration information and check out the new BlackBerry Developer Video Library for related instructional videos.

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Verizon debuts a slew of new devices

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:59:57 -0400

On the eve of CTIA Wireless 2008, Verizon Wireless introduced five new devices including the BlackBerry Curve, the LG enV2, the Motorola Q9c, the XV6900 and the Samsung Alias. The XV6900 smartphone has a touchscreen user interface and uses Microsoft Windows Mobile 6. The phone retails for $349.99 with a $50 rebate and a two-year contract.

The enV2 is redesigned to be slimmer and is featured in a black and maroon finish. The phone will be available in April for $129.99 after a $50 rebate with a two-year contract.

The Blackberry Curve 8330 will be available in May and will operate on the carrier's EVDO network. The phone will retail for $269.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.

The MOTO Q 9c smartphone is targeted at business professionals and features the VZ Navigator service. The phone uses Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 and retails for $249.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a new two-year customer agreement.

Finally, the Samsung Alias will be available in mid-April and features the same dual-hinge design as on the SCH-u740. The phone retails for $129.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. -Brian

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BlackBerry Curve
LG enV2
Moto Q9c
XV6900
Samsung Alias

BlackBerry 8830 tops Handango Yardstick for Q3

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 06:59:58 -0500

Smartphone content provider Handango released the 2007 Third Quarter edition of its Handango Yardstick report, citing Research in Motion's BlackBerry 8830 as the device driving the most software revenue and units sold, ahead of Q2 leaders the BlackBerry Pearl and the Motorola Q. According to Handango, sales of the BlackBerry 8830 and other GPS-enabled devices like the BlackBerry Curve and the Nokia N95 were strong throughout the quarter, noting that both device manufacturers and customers appear increasingly interested in integrating GPS functionality into their smartphones.

Handango added 3,261 new titles to its content library during the quarter, up from 2,159 in Q3 of 2006--however, the ranks of new content partners declined year-over-year from 236 to 149, meaning a smaller pool of developers are contributing a larger proportion of new applications. The countdown of top-selling content categories has also changed significantly in the last 12 months--Entertainment now ranks second behind Business & Productivity, up from the seventh spot a year ago and ahead of Communications, Databases, Document Management, eBooks and Education.

For more on the Handango Yardstick:
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Motorola Q, BlackBerry Pearl top Handango Yardstick

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 06:59:58 -0400

In the second quarter edition of its Handango Yardstick report, smartphone content provider Handango reports that for the second consecutive quarter, the Motorola Q and BlackBerry Pearl ranked first and second in terms of revenue generated and applications sold via Handango storefronts. Two new devices--the Nokia N95 and the BlackBerry 8800--entered the list for the first time, squeezing out the older Palm Treo 650 and Cingular 8125. According to Handango, the number of new content titles added to its catalog rose 14 percent from the first quarter to 2732, an increase the company credits to the number of new devices entering the market supported by heavy consumer advertising.

Among the top apps, six titles from Spb Software House landed on the bestseller list, including Spb Mobile Shell, Spb Pocket Plus and Spb Phone Suite. MobiTV remained atop the list of applications for the Windows Mobile Smartphone platform, and Aces Texas Hold'Em was again Handango's best-selling game. While Business & Professional was the top-selling product category in terms of revenue, entertainment titles now closely trail business applications, accounting for 16 percent of total sales. Growing interest in GPS and LBS-related services pushed "maps" onto Handango's list of most commonly searched terms.

For more on Handango's Q2 metrics:
- read this release

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Verizon introduces Motorola's MOTO Q music 9m

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 06:59:57 -0400

Verizon Wireless introduced Motorola's MOTO Q music 9m, the successor to the manufacturer's Motorola Q. Available exclusively via Verizon Wireless, the MOTO Q music 9m interface boasts an optimized keyboard, a side-scroll thumbwheel and dedicated keys for messaging, speakerphone and multimedia functions, and according to Motorola is one of the first smartphones to support over-the-air music downloads. Other features include:

Windows Mobile 6.0 support
Voice-activated dialing
Two home screens (standard and multimedia)
EV-DO access
HTML Browser
Wireless Sync
1.3 megapixel camera with flash
Dual, stereo-quality speakers
Compatibility with up to 4GB microSD cards
1170 mAh standard battery
Usage time up to 215 minutes
Standby time up to 310 hours

The MOTO Q music 9m is available for at $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a new two-year customer agreement.

For more on the MOTO Q music 9m:
- read this release

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Perlego adds support for Windows Mobile 6, Symbian

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 06:59:58 -0400

Mobile device life-cycle management solutions provider Perlego Systems announced full support for the Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, UIQ 3, and Symbian Series 60 v3 platforms, with support for devices including Motorola's MOTO Q, T-Mobile's Wing, the Palm Treo 750, Nokia Nseries and Eseries, and Sony Ericsson UIQ 3 (P990, M600, w950). Perlego promises simplified deployment of new devices and seamless upgrades of existing devices and ensures full data restoration and protection, with a single management system to enable businesses to provision, manage, protect and secure devices spanning a variety of operating systems and carriers.

Perlego's over-the-air device configuration capabilities include remote management, data wipe, content delivery and device backup--its hosted web console provides distributors, carriers, VARs and enterprise IT managers an end-to-end device management system to deploy applications and issue patches. "To maximize smartphone investments, our customers need to quickly adopt the latest devices and operating systems without exhausting IT resources," said Perlego CEO Frank Costa in a prepared statement. "By delivering a streamlined, low-cost and easy to deploy and administer solution, businesses can reap the rich benefits of the latest cutting-edge platforms."

For more on Perlego's expanded platform support:
- read this release

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Syware adds Windows Smartphone support

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 19:01:36 -0500

Syware has announced a new beta version of Visual CE that supports Windows CE devices without touchscreens (i.e. Windows Mobile Smartphone devices like the Motorola Q and the Samsung Blackjack). This is good news for developers hoping to target the growing number of cheap, Smartphone devices out there. Release

Moto Q comes to Sprint

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 19:01:37 -0500

Sprint has picked up the Moto Q, and the rise of Windows Mobile Smartphones continues. Website

Motorola launches Q Pro

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 19:01:37 -0500

Motorola has officially announced the Moto Q Pro. The phone has the some basic specs as the Moto Q, but with some software improvements including productivity apps that can read MS Office files. Motorola also added the ability to disable the camera, a must for some business and government users.

QUICKLINKS: Mobile WAP/XHTML development links; Sprint and WiMAX: Are these guys serious?; Much more...

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 19:01:35 -0500

Mobile WAP/XHTML development links. Blog

Opinion: Sprint and WiMAX: Are these guys serious? Blog

NET2Java goes open source. Blog

Samsung develops two-sided LCD screen. Release

Micro-USB may replace Mini-USB as de facto cell phone connector. Release

Cingular eyes video calling. Blog

Sprint picks up the Moto Q. Release

A huge collection of J2ME resources. Website

Windows Mobile email: Which option works best? Blog