Engadget has landed a number of details, including pictures and roadmaps, about the rumoured Palm webOS tablet that HP is expected to announce at its February 9th press event. It looks like HP is planning to release two tablets. There will be a 9-inch model codenamed Topaz and a smaller 7-inch model codenamed Opal. Both are powered by a 1.2GHz […]
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Sprint Wireless adds $10 Premium Data add-on charge as of January 30th
Sprint Wireless today announced that it will begin adding a US$10 per month Premium Data add-on charge to new smartphone activations starting on January 30th. The charge will assist Sprint in offering simple and affordable unlimited plans for its customers while maintaining a wireless network able to meet the growing appetite for a richer mobile experience. Subscribers with smartphones will […]
Sony Ericsson remains focused on Android
If you are hoping to see a Windows Phone 7 device from Sony Ericsson, you will need to be patient. In an interview with Pocket-lint.com, the company has reconfirmed plans to remain focused on Google Android at the present. At the same time, they are keeping their Windows Phone 7 options open. According to Steven Walker, acting head of global […]
T-Mobile USA to launch Dell Streak 7 on February 2nd?
While the G-Slate may have a teaser page (but no release date yet), the other tablet announced by T-Mobile USA at CES 2011 appears to be available in early February. TMoNews.com is reporting that the carrier will launch the Dell Streak 7 on February 2nd. Pricing information is not yet available. Read more about this story
RIM testing horizontal keyboards?
N4BB.com is reporting that RIM may be testing horizontal keyboards for future devices. While this is not the first time that RIM is considering such keyboards, it appears that RIM is far more serious about them this time around. Citing “multiple sources,” the report suggests that RIM is considering a few different designs, including some that are quite different from […]
T-Mobile USA launches G-Slate teaser page
T-Mobile USA has launched a teaser page for the upcoming LG G-Slate tablet. It offers no new details but will let you sign up to receive updates when “further information becomes available.” So far, all that is known about the G-Slate is that it will run Google Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) and come with HSPA+ connectivity. It has also received FCC […]
Apple CEO Steve Jobs taking another medical leave of absence
Steve Jobs has just announced that he is taking another medical leave of absence: Team, At my request, the board of directors has granted me a medical leave of absence so I can focus on my health. I will continue as CEO and be involved in major strategic decisions for the company. I have asked Tim Cook to be responsible […]
HP hints at webOS netbooks again
A webOS online training course posted by HP for its carrier partners suggests that webOS could make its way into netbooks. The introductory portion of the course indicates that webOS will be available on a “phone and a slate and a netbook.” A review question at the end of the section reiterates the message. It’s not the first time that […]