Archive for November, 2007

Nov 29 2007

Google releases ‘My Location’ GPS-less positioning

Published by Guy under Mobile Applications

Google maps have been lagging behind in the mobile maps war of late. Microsoft took the lead with added functionality like its voice activated searches but that could be about to change.
The new Google Maps Mobile 2.0 (beta) includes a useful bit of technology which can pin point your location using the mobile phone [...]

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Nov 28 2007

Verizon opens arms to ‘Any device, Any Application’

Published by Guy under Miscellaneous

I’ve given the network operators a hard time recently but for good reason. The dictatorship of the airwaves has done nothing to aid development of the mobile sector, in fact quite the opposite.
So Verizon’s announcement a couple of days ago is quite something:
“BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Verizon Wireless today announced that it will provide customers [...]

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Nov 26 2007

Mozilla for Windows Mobile

Published by Guy under Mobile Applications

I have posted a lot in the past about the depressing lack of a good browsing experience on Windows Mobile. Its a difficult thing to get right with a small display and a few companies have tried. Opera Mobile so far gives the best experience but at a price so the confirmation that Mozilla are [...]

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Nov 20 2007

Concerns with Android and the Open Handset Alliance

Published by Guy under Mobiles, Operating Systems

As far as new announcements go, the Android one was huge.
Google is a giant not just on the web but in business in general but to team up with 33 other companies like HTC, Intel, nVidia, Qualcomm, SiRF, T-Mobile, Sprint and Broadcomm to name a few is just colossus.
BUT I have some grave concerns:
The Open Handset Alliance (OHA) [...]

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