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A report by the research firm IDC stated that mobile app downloads will increase 60% a year, creating more than $35 billion in sales by 2014. It’s no surprise that we’ve entered a new generation of application consumption, with over 400,000 available mobile apps between Apple and Android marketplaces. With so many choices a few finger Continue Reading →

With Google’s Android operating system finding its way onto more and more handsets, it’s no surprise its mobile phones are dominating the market. 27 million Android phones are activated each quarter, compared to iPhone’s best quarter of 14 million. With such rapid deployment of these two mobile experiences, will BlackBerry and Windows 7 devices be Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/101210_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] With Google’s Android operating system finding its way onto more and more handsets, it’s no surprise its mobile phones are dominating the market Android phone activations are double the iPhone’s. With iPhones and Androids everywhere, will BlackBerry and Windows 7 devices have a shot? In other news, Continue Reading →

Acer is the latest company to join in the tablet wars. The computer manufacturer will be releasing three tablets early next year that will run either Windows 7 or Google’s Android operating systems. The new tablets come in three sizes with either a 5-inch, 7-inch or 10-inch screen. No word on pricing. Read the full Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/101124_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play” dl=”0″] Txt messaging has become so popular that the FCC wants people to be able to txt 911 in case of an emergency. This would be really helpful in intruder or home invasion cases where callers need to be silent. In other news, Acer is the latest company to join Continue Reading →

The ARCHOS 101 internet tablet is a tablet that you’ll be proud to own. You’ll have the best of the highly desirable AndroidTM technology with a large, high-resolution 10.1’’ screen, a weight of 15 oz (480g) and a thinness of just 0.5” (12 mm). Beyond providing the best Internet and HD multimedia experience, your device Continue Reading →

Enjoy a rich, brilliant viewing experience wherever you roam with the Android-powered, 3G-enabled Samsung Galaxy Tab mobile tablet for T-Mobile–a powerful, entertainment device ideal for home or on the go. Weighing just 1 pound, it features a vibrant 7-inch touchscreen display with 3D-like graphics, speedy 1 GHz processor, and the Android 2.2 operating system–all in Continue Reading →

Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile are going after credit card companies with their new partnership, which will turn smartphones into payment devices. The smartphones use near-field communications technology that allows users to wave their phone in front of scanner to make purchases. On Monday, Google’s CEO Eric Schmidt gave a sneak peak of the new Android Continue Reading →

Comcast released its new iPad app on Monday. The app is free for Comcast subscribers and allows users to watch television shows, on-demand content and program their DVRs from their iPads. Comcast plans on releasing a version of the app for the iPhone, iPod touch and Android devices by the end of the year. Read Continue Reading →

The U.S. release of Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 has been met with less enthusiasm than expected this week. While Microsoft has not published its sales data, it’s estimated by a market research firm that only 40,000 units were sold the first day of its release. In comparison, the iPhone 4 sold 1.7 million units its Continue Reading →