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Archive for August 5th, 2008

Steve Jobs admits MobileMe not up to Apple’s standards

Posted by: ADMIN on: August 5, 2008

Reports indicated that Apple CEO Steve Jobs admitted in an email sent to employees that the timing of MobileMe service launch was wrong..
Jobs was quoted as saying: “It was a mistake to launch MobileMe at the same time as iPhone 3G, iPhone 2.0 software and the App Store. We all had more than enough [...]

Open Source Invades Mobile Phones

Posted by: ADMIN on: August 5, 2008

The Linux Mobile (LIMO) Foundation announces seven new devices from Motorola, NEC and Panasonic Mobile Communications offer consumers around the globe a host of applications and services that enhance the mobile experience, bringing the total mobile handset models available using the LiMo Platform to 21.
Aside from the seven new devices, LiMo Foundation also announced 11 [...]

Lenovo set to enter NetBook market

Posted by: ADMIN on: August 5, 2008

Lenovo is all set to enter the growing NetBook market with their latest model IdeaPad S10. Lenovo IdeaPad S10 would feature a 10-inch screen and a keyboard that’s 85% the size of a full keyboard.
It will be powered with an Intel Atom, a LED backlit display, Wi-Fi and two USB ports. The IdeaPad S10 will [...]

Facebook in deal with Intel for servers

Posted by: ADMIN on: August 5, 2008

Facebook announced they are collaborating with microprocessor industry giant Intel. Facebook would be using Intel processors for their server requirements.
The two companies would also now work together on “technology evaluation, benchmarking, and optimization of software for Intel architecture.”

HTC to launch Android phones in 2008

Posted by: ADMIN on: August 5, 2008

High Tech Computer (HTC) CEO Hui-ming Cheng said the company will begin shipping their first Android based mobile handsets to OMD clients as schedules in the 4th quarter of this year.
It has been expected for some time that HTC will unveil their HTC Dream smartphone, which will run Google’s Android OS.