Popular mobile application download site GetJar is offering a promotion
for mobile gaming application designed by Glu. Select premium mobile
applications from Glu will be available for free download for the next
two weeks. The promotion will be available for Android, Blackberry, and
Java enabled devices.
Sprint announced today that the Blackberry Curve 3G will be released in
2011. The Curve 3G will include Blackberry 5.0 software out of the box,
and is upgradable to 6.0 when that is ready for prime time. Device
features include the new staple optical track pad, 2.0 MP camera, media
keys, Wifi, and will handle up a a 32Gb media card. The device will
include a 2Gb media card in the retail kit. The Blackberry is being
billed as a low cost 3G smart phone for social networking, but will
include support for Sprint TV, Sprint Music Store, and the standard
gauntlet of Blackberry App World Applications.
According to Gartner an independent Electronics Research firm, Google's
Android operating system will out RIM's Blackberry software from the
number two spot world-wide by the end of 2010. By the end of 2014
Google will have their sights set on taking down Nokia and their Symbian
platform.
Gartner predicts that Android and Symbian will be the top operating
platforms for mobile devices in 2014 accounting for nearly 59.8 percent
of the mobile OS sales.
Gartner further predicts that open source operating systems will
continue to sustain a greater than 60 percent hold on the market place.
Operating platforms for companies like Apple and RIM will continue to
grow in units, but the growth rate will be well below industry averages.
After fleeting glimpses of the device have swirled the net, sources at RIM indicate that the blackberry bold 9800 slider will head to AT&T about June. The carrier has already placed an order for well over 1 million units. The device will be released with the long awaited blackberry OS 6. This will be the first device to hit market with this version of the blackberry software pre-installed. AT&T did manage to get an exclusivity agreement on the device, but there is no confirmation as to how long it will remain exclusive. A CDMA version of the device should be available Q4 from Sprint.
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Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen has issued a statement to Fox News that Flash 10.1 will become available for Android, WebOS, and Blackberry. Based on the statement, the application support is expected to surface for these devices in the second half of 2010. Apple still refuses to work with Adobe to bring flash enabled support to any of their devices including the newly released iPad. Narayen touched briefly on Apple's lack of participation mentioning that Apple is holding out on support for their devices not based of technology, but as a business decision that will hurt consumers. He remains confident that consumers will vote for the experience that they prefer with their wallets.
Verizon Wireless has announced a new customer-centric addition to their website. The Smart Phone Resource Center has step by step tutorials for many comon tasks for each of the smart devices. You can compare features, and navigate the devices quickly and easily. There are 16 current model smart devices in the Resource center, and the support area contains 30 past and present smart devices that either have been or are currently being offered by Verizon Wireless. Verizon's intention with this release is to make smart devices easy to use for everyone. "Verizon Wireless has a one-stop online destination to help customers fin everything they need to know about the company's extensive smartphone lineup." The community area of the mini-site will also allow customers to post reviews, and interact with others through online discussions. You can visit the Smartphone Resource Center Here Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network, and currently serves 87.8 Million customers.
Torch Mobile announced today that they have been aquired by Research In Motion. Torch mobile is an application development company that has developed the IRIS web browser. The IRIS browser is a web-kit based software. This new browser is bound for the Blackberry platform. This comes shortly after an announcement by RIM to bring both Macromedia's Flash, and Microsofts Silverlight to their Blackberry platform.
Verizon has announced today that the Blackberry Storm will now have access to the VCast suite of products. The Storm will be the first smart device in Verizon's line up to be given the privlidge of VCast video services. Verizon Video serivce includes full length television programs, and live sporting events. The service will carry an additional $10 monthly fee for users who wish to take advantage of it. The VCast application must be downloaded before it can be used.
Google has given their Sync product an upgrade. Blackberry users will now have the ability to sync contacts over-the-air with their Google accounts. To enable this feature Blackberry users will need to download the most recent version of Google Sync. Google provides this software free of charge.
My Space has officially launched their Blackberry App. The app allows you to do most things that you can accomplish by being in front of the computer: Sending and recieving messages, uploading photos, updating you mood. The App bears a striking resemblance to the Facebook App. To get your My Space App for Blackberry point yourself over to Blackberry.com/myspace.
Verizon Wireless will launch the Blackberry Storm after what feels like a lifetime of waiting. The Storm will be available online, telesales, and retail outlets November 21st, 2008 for only $199.99 after a $50 Mail In Rebate. Due to expected demand stock levels are supposed to be enormous. I guess we will find out on launch day!
At&t Wireless has officially announced the release date of their long awaited Blackberry Bold. The phone, which was delayed due to additional testing, will officially release November 4th. According to At&t users will have access to data and voice simultaneously. Customers will also gain access to the Blackberry Applications store to allow over the air downloads of additional programs to increase the Bold's functionality. The Blackberry Applications store is slated for March of 2009.
