Back in the old days (the late 1990s), the Palm Pilot was a revolutionary computing device. The Pilot crammed what seemed like a whole lot of computing power into a tiny package capable of easily fitting into your coat pocket. But technology has moved on significantly since those days, and the increasing popularity of smartphones soon made the Pilot looked like a dinosaur.
Palm Prepares for Comeback with the “Pre”
Samsung and Google Plan New Android-Based I7500 Smartphone
Despite Google’s best efforts, the company’s Android mobile phone operating system has yet to take off in a big way. Upon its release, many pundits opined that Google would soon “own” the cell phone world in the same way that it has dominated online. But even after receiving mostly very favorable reviews from critics, Android still remains something of an “also ran” in the world of wireless communications.
Mobile DTV Coming to Washington DC
A consortium of mobile broadcasters have announced that Washington, DC will be the pilot city in a new endeavor to sponsor free mobile DTV (digital TV) broadcasts to cell phones. The DTV broadcasts will cover the Metro DC area, and be available on mobile phones, notebook computers, and Web-enabled car communications systems.
Opera’s Mobile Browser Speeds Up Smartphones
The Opera Web browser has been toiling away in the background for years now. Opera’s “small footprint” alternative Internet browser was created in Scandinavia back in the 90s, and in keeping with its northern European roots, provides an efficient and elegant interface for Web surfing that critics went absolutely ga ga for.
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