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Jailbreakers beware

Hacker George Hotz has released a new crack that allows users to jailbreak Apple's iPhone 3G and 3GS. 


altThe EU is considering making aircraft-style black boxes mandatory in all automobiles to improve safety.


Market research firm IDC said that the market for mobile phones worldwide showed some growth in the third quarter. And there's better times ahead.
Google simplifies GPS navigation for Android 2.0 smartphones

Google has announced its Maps Navigation beta for Android 2.0 devices. The application, which supports hands-free voice searches, offers 3D views, turn-by-turn guidance and automatic rerouting.

iPhone 3GS challenges RIM's control of smartphone market

The iPhone 3GS has reportedly placed Apple "within striking distance" of claiming first place in the US consumer smartphone market. According to a ChangeWave Research survey, Club Cupertino has experienced a "huge" jump in recent months - with the company now controlling 30 percent of the sector.

 

If an ordinary SUV isn't enough of a status symbol, you might want to take a look at the Dartz Prombron Monaco Red Diamond Edition.


Research in Motion (RIM) released the BlackBerry Bold 9700 as the high end version of its 9000 Bold series.


Honda's CR-Z Concept 2009 will be available in the USA in the second half of next year, the company said today.
Wolfram Alpha rolls out  iPhone app

Wolfram Alpha has rolled out a $50 iPhone app that allows users access to the "vast resources" of the computational knowledge engine. According to Wolfram, the pricey app is the "ultimate replacement" for almost any kind of calculator or reference book.
Zensify visualizes news with Cloud-based iPhone app

Zensify has launched a free news analysis application for the iPhone and iPhone touch. According to Zensify CTO Tom Campbell, ZenNews generates a visual "tag cloud" based on news trending topics that allows users to track "hidden patterns" in real-time.

Omio is holding a Halloween competition and all you have to do is enter your scariest video or picture to win the prize.
Nokia touts Intel's  Atom-powered 3G netbook

Nokia has confirmed that it will begin shipping an Atom-powered 3G netbook in November. The "Booklet" weighs less than 2.76 pounds, measures slightly more than two centimeters thin and boasts a 12 hour battery life.
 One of the guys who invented Bluetooth spoke here at the Etre conference in Paris and claimed chips his company designed are ousting the top players in the industry.

In watching Microsoft deal with the world since the iPhone launched you have to wonder if the Robbie Bach and the other Microsoft executives leading the Windows Mobile Effort think they somehow dropped into an alternative reality.  In the world they think they knew being hardware independent is the model and Microsoft is King.  In the world they suddenly find themselves in Apple, who isn’t even the largest Smartphone maker, is king and Windows seems to get little in the way of respect.

The phoney wars continue

Sony Ericsson touts Xperia X10 Android phoneSony Ericsson has debuted the Xperia X10 Android phone.


The iPhone goes on sale in China today but anyone that wants one will have to pay a hefty price.
Sony Ericsson touts sleek and sexy Aino phone

Sony Ericsson has launched its sleek and sexy Aino mobile phone. The device - which allows users to remotely access media content on PS3 consoles - is also capable of transferring PC media via a standard Wi-Fi connection.
Motorola and Verizon roll out Droid smartphone

Motorola has rolled out its very long-awaited Droid smartphone. The device - which is powered by Android 2.0 - offers high-speed web browsing, voice-activated search, a customizable large screen and access to Verizon's 3G network.
It is just a rumor but suffice it to say we've heard it from several unnamed sources

Love them or hate them, indifferent to them, whatever, Twitter's 140 character "screams of consciousness" look like they're here to stay.

Cellphone users are so dozy, they can't even spot a unicycling clown.
Spring Design introduces Android E-Reader

Spring Design has unveiled a Google Android-based e-reader. The device - known as Alex - features dual screens, a removable SD card and Wi-Fi\3G capabilities.
Google to launch cross platform electronic bookstore
Google has announced plans to launch an online electronic book store. According to reports, Google Editions will initially offer approximately half a million books from various publishers that can be read on any device or web browser.
Social networking company Twitter is to start selling wines with profits going to a charity promoting literacy.

They say that the iPhone is fantastic. They say the applications are great. They say all sorts of stuff about the iPhone. But give me the Plain Old Telephone System (POTS) any time.

Search engine Yahoo appears to have gone completely nuts worldwide because it's "important that we engag the world in the creation of our new yodel".
FCC pledges to

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski has pledged to "unleash the spectrum" for 4G mobile broadband. According to Genachowski, the next generation of mobile technology will "make all the difference."
AT&T ends controversial ban on iPhone VoIP apps

AT&T has ended a controversial ban on wireless VoIP applications for the iPhone. The decision was reached just months after the carrier pledged to "take a fresh look" at the iPhone's VoIP capabilites.
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