Is Google’s Android Initiative Going Down?

Last year, Google was at the center of much speculation that it would be making a gallant entry into the mobile devices space with a device tailored towards openness and flexibility of use. The rumors were confirmed to some extent when Google announced that they were working on a mobile operating system (Android) that would finally bring openness in its true meaning to all mobile users.

Arun on July 22, 2008 | Filed Under Mobile | 5 Comments

Nokia Gets Symbian. More Challenges to Mobile Software Development

Nokia’s acquisition of majority stake in the mobile OS maker Symbian and plans to make the software available as open source are clear indications that the world leader in mobile handsets is preparing to take on the likes of Microsoft, Apple and Google.

Arun on June 25, 2008 | Filed Under Mobile | Leave a Comment

Using Gestures for Mobile Interaction

The iPhone has received all the attention for its intuitiveness and display area that makes mobile internet access effortless. New technologies based on interpreting gestures could take this innovation much further.

Arun on June 19, 2008 | Filed Under Mobile | Leave a Comment

Are NetBooks the Next Wave?

Low cost, light weight and Internet-enabled - these are the qualities of the new segment of mobile computing devices, designated as Netbooks by Intel. The new category joins the likes of UMPCs (Ultra mobile PC), MIDs (Mobile Internet Devices) and many smartphones that are aimed at Internet access.

Arun on June 7, 2008 | Filed Under Mobile | Leave a Comment

Top Ten Websites for Your Mobile

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10. BBC News
An oldie but still a goodie. If you want to learn the latest news, you can alwas get it from BBC News. It has its top three news first, followed by other top stories around the globe, followed by features, sports, place-specific, and field-specific news. Simply the best news website for your mobile! And it helps your mobile for being text-based, as loading and functionality is efficient. BBC News is really a staple for news on-the-go.

Loki on June 2, 2008 | Filed Under Mobile | Leave a Comment

Will Android Face Setback From Verizon’s Choice Of LiMo

Verizon’s latest announcement that its joining LiMo (Linux Mobile - a consortia that seeks to put an open, hardware independent Linux based OS at the heart of mobile devices) has been perceived as a setback for Google’s Android initiative.

Arun on May 22, 2008 | Filed Under Mobile | Leave a Comment

Adobe’s Open Screen Project: A Major Effort To Get Flash At The Center Of Mobile Internet

Adobe’s recent announcement on its Open Screen Project is a move the graphics software maker is making to get its Flash Technology deeply entrenched in the mobile internet experience. The stupendous success of Apple’s iPhone and the great mobile internet experience that it delivers have accelerated Adobe’s decision to bring major changes to its Flash Model by way of the Open Screen Project.

Arun on May 6, 2008 | Filed Under Mobile | 1 Comment

Virtualization On Mobile Devices - A Bright Future For Mobile Applications

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Virtualization has been the buzz word in the enterprise space. VMware has made waves with its software that allows companies to run multiple servers over a single physical server unit - reducing costs and making management easier. Companies such as VirtualLogix are doing to mobile handsets what VMware has done to the enterprise servers - offering virtualization solutions for mobile devices that would allow applications written on different OSs to run on the same mobile device.

Arun on April 28, 2008 | Filed Under Mobile | 1 Comment

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