Smartphones

Among the many reputations Google has is the ability to turn a lemon the first go at something into lemonade the second. That was the case with its Android operating system, which after considerable tweaking, went from latest also-ran in the competition of mobile formats to neck-and-neck with Apple’s iPhone. In a matter of months, Continue Reading →

Next on Live Digital: Is it too late to sign up for unlimited cellphone data? Can Foursquare and American Express change the way we shop? Apple is set to release the iPhone 5 in the fall — and will Microsoft’s Xbox Kinect have you interacting with advertisements? Plus, I’ll chat with security expert Hemu Nigam Continue Reading →

Ever wonder where old cell phones go to die? Well, earlier this week I found a fair amount of them in a little Internet Café on Vauxhall Road in Westminster, and the rest of them in a little independent phone shop (Handyshop) on Bahrenfelder Steindamm in Hamburg. Old flip phones, candy bars and feature phones Continue Reading →

According to Bloomberg, Apple is preparing to release the iPhone 5 this coming September. The new phone will include the faster A5 processor found in the iPad 2 and tout an 8-megapixel camera. Despite the upgrades, Apple’s newest iPhone hardware may still pale in comparison to other available smartphones. Read the full article at Bloomberg.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110623_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] According to Bloomberg, Apple is preparing to release the iPhone 5 this coming September. The new phone will include the faster A5 processor found in the iPad 2 and tout an 8-megapixel camera. Despite the upgrades, Apple’s newest iPhone hardware may still pale in comparison to other Continue Reading →

The waning phone manufacturer Nokia recently unveiled its N9 smartphone along with three new feature phones. While Nokia partnered with Microsoft to bring Windows Phone 7 to its handsets, these devices are surprisingly lacking the new operating system. Nokia has been facing declining revenues and market share and doesn’t expect a profitable second quarter. Read Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110622_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Microsoft recently launched a new advertising platform that utilizes the Kinect to make the ads interactive. Typical spots like 30-second commercials will allow users to interact with a few hand motions or voice controls. Voice controls will allow users to request more information, tweet about the commercial Continue Reading →

If you want an iPhone, but don’t want to get locked into a contract, Apple has started selling unlocked iPhone 4s. The phone will work on any GSM carrier worldwide and will allow you to switch providers at any time. The 16GB version will put you back $649. Read the full article at CNet.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110615_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] If you want an iPhone, but don’t want to get locked into a contract, Apple has started selling unlocked iPhone 4s. The phone will work on any GSM carrier worldwide and will allow you to switch providers at any time. The 16GB version will put you back Continue Reading →

A recent report states that for the first time since 1995, Nokia will no longer be the largest phone manufacturer. Samsung is expected to be the largest hardware producer starting this quarter with Apple coming in at number 2. That’s a whole lot of iPhones. Continue Reading →