10 Differences Between Apple iPhone and BlackberryApril 9th, 2009 Apple iPhone and Blackberry Storm have been two of the most influential releases in mobile phone industry of late. While people have been fanatic over iPhone's apps and candyfloss look, blackberry has developed its own position by virtue of usability and features. They have their own sets of mass.
UK Ministry of Defence Adapts Blackberry.. Is It Safe?September 15th, 2007 UK Ministry of Defence is using secure Blackberry's to allow their staff to communicate on the move. It uses The Blackberry Enterprise Server system which allows lost or stolen smartphones to be remote controlled, shut down, or even wiped clean by IT administrators.
How to Program the BlackBerry With J2MEMay 18th, 2005 An excellent article describing Blackberry architecture and two application models (The browser-based model or Custom Java Application). The browser-based model allows developers to focus on developing back-end content in a standard markup language, such as the Wireless Markup Language (WML) or the compact Hypertext Markup Language (cHTML).
Scientists recreate long forgotten music instrument 'Lituus'May 31st, 2009 LONDON - By using a new software, researchers from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the University of Edinburgh have been able to recreate a long forgotten musical instrument called the Lituus. Played in Ancient Rome, the 2.4m (8ft) long trumpet-like instrument fell out of use some 300 years ago.
iPhone Hack: Make Your Website Readable on iPhone & BlackberryJuly 2nd, 2007 Here is a simple one line change which will make your webpages viewable well on iPhone and Blackberry. Add the following to your HTML HEAD section:
<meta name="viewport" content="width=320">
Apple is using the following on their RSS reader website:
<meta name = "Viewport" content = "maximum-scale=1.6,width=320" >
The other parameters you can experiment with: initial-scale (first loaded scale), user-scalable (boolean), minimum-scale (default 0.25), maximum-scale (default 1.6).
Top 6 Reasons Not To Buy iPhone (Beta?)July 2nd, 2007 Here are 6 legitimate reasons why you wouldn't want to buy an iPhone:
6. You hate Steve Jobs and / or Apple fanatics.
New software can recreate criminal faces efficientlyOctober 6th, 2009 LONDON - Criminals are going to have a really tough time hiding their faces, thanks to a new software that can recreate their faces. The software is being used by approximately 15 police departments in the UK as well as half a dozen European countries, including France and Switzerland.
BlackBerry device maker RIM says Emirati firm's 'update' was unauthorized surveillance programJuly 22nd, 2009 BlackBerry maker: UAE partner's update was spywareDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — BlackBerry users in the Mideast business centers of Dubai and Abu Dhabi who were directed by their service provider to upgrade their phones were actually installing spy software that could allow outsiders to peer inside, according to the device's maker. While many questions about the breach remain unanswered, including who ordered it sent and why, analysts say the disclosure highlights the security risks posed by increasingly popular smart phones like the BlackBerry.
Vonage gets a cheap-calling app on the iPhone, BlackBerry; undercuts on international callsOctober 5th, 2009 Vonage releases calling app for iPhone, BlackBerryNEW YORK — Vonage Holdings Corp., a pioneer in Internet-based home phone service, is launching applications for the iPhone and BlackBerry that undercut the international calling rates of major wireless carriers. The free programs let users place calls that are routed over Vonage's network, at least for the international leg.
Palm Pre Vs Apple's iPhone: Next Gen Smartphone WarMay 25th, 2009 Palm, pioneer in PDA and smart phone market made no noise when Apple launched its iPhone two years back. With the announcement of Palm Pre in CES 2009 it could be anticipated that Palm is all set to recover its lost ground. Palm has decided to schedule Palm Pre's release on June 6, that is just two days before the start of Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco where the company will release the next generation iPhone.
Wall Street Journal adding mobile fees to subscription menu, expanding push for more revenueSeptember 15th, 2009 Coming to mobile phones: Wall Street Journal feesNEW YORK — The Wall Street Journal plans to start charging as much as $2 a week to read its stories on BlackBerrys, iPhones and other mobile devices, expanding the newspaper's effort to become less dependent on its print edition. The mobile fees will be imposed in the next month or two, according to Rupert Murdoch, chief executive of the Journal's owner, News Corp.
Thought-Controlled Voice SynthesizerAugust 11th, 2005 A voice synthesiser powered by thought alone could one day enable severely disabled patients to converse more instinctively. At least, so thinks Philip Kennedy of Georgia, US, who is developing a brain-activated speech system with backing from the US government's National Institute of Health.
Apple fiscal 3Q profit rises 15 percent as 5 million iPhones get sold in 3 monthsJuly 21st, 2009 Apple profit up 15 pct, helped by iPhones, laptopsSEATTLE — Apple Inc., the closest thing the tech industry has to a luxury brand, said Tuesday its profit jumped 15 percent in the most recent quarter despite the recession. IPhone revenue surged and reduced prices pushed laptop sales higher, even as the rest of the PC industry shrank.
$100 Discount on Apple iPhone Till 28th Feb. Hurry!February 23rd, 2009 Still haven't bagged an iPhone? Well here is your chance. Bestbuy.com has come up with this amazing offer to gift you with an iPhone with $ 100 discount! Yes that is right.
Microsoft, Nokia agree to bring big versions of Office programs to tiny smart phone screensAugust 12th, 2009 Microsoft to put Office programs on Nokia phonesSEATTLE — Microsoft is working with Nokia to put Office software and other programs on smart phones. The companies say people will be able to read, edit and create new Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote programs on Nokia smart phones, which run an operating system called Symbian that competes with Microsoft Corp.'s own Windows Mobile.