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iPad, Meet PalmPad

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After many months of secrecy regarding their touchscreen tablet, it looks as if HP has finally come up with a name for their iPad contender, one that may please the Palm Pre masses.

HP’s been extremely direct in saying that it plans to release webOS tablets and other devices in the future, and now that the Palm acquisition is complete, it looks like those plans are starting to move forward — the company just filed a trademark application for “PalmPad,” which certainly sounds like a webOS tablet to us. (via Engadget) [Read more…]

Originally posted on July 19, 2010 @ 3:21 pm

Filed Under: HP

Did RIM Commit The Sin Of Palm Pre? (Blackberry Tourch 9800)

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RIM has official unveiled their latest smartphone, the Blackberry Torch which sports their latest mobile OS, Blackberry 6.

Overall the BB smartphone looks very impressive, and it looks as if RIM has successfully bridged the gap between the corporate world and the  consumer (something even the mighty iDevice has struggled at).

While the Blackberry Torch is no iPhone killer (then again, what really is?), RIM may have just committed their first mistake, one that brings up memories of another smartphone by the name of Palm Pre.

Despite boasting an elegant design, touch screen and QWERTY keyboard, Palm made the fatal mistake by choosing Sprint as its premier carrier at a time when the network was very unpopular in the US. [Read more…]

Originally posted on August 3, 2010 @ 2:02 pm

PalmPad To iPad: “Say Hello To My Little Friend!”

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Despite lacking numerous apps, an army of developers and Apple’s cult like following, HP’s PalmPad will probably be able to hold its own against the iPad tsunami that is sweeping the planet.

While Steve Jobs greatest creation allows you to interact with the iPad by using all ten digits, PalmPad may one up the iPad–literally–by introducing a simple tool that will appeal to corporate execs, artists and journalists around the world.

Our insider tells us that just like HP’s tm series notebook, the webOS tablet will have a screen that recognizes a wacom pen while functioning as a capacitive touchscreen. That means the webOS tablet–unlike the iPad–will be an actual tablet. You will be able to take handwritten notes on it and easily search your notes. (Examiner.com)

Just the very fact that the PalmPad will come with an official stylus  will set PalmPad apart from “that other” touchscreen tablet, as well as help the company leverage their products against Steve Jobs alternative to net books.

Coupled with a front facing camera and the PalmPad could easily replace the popular iPad, despite the lack of apps upon the App Catalog (aka Palm’s app store).

(via Gizmodo)

Originally posted on July 21, 2010 @ 2:58 pm

Bing Begins Yahoo! Assimilation

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After quiting the search engine wars, it looks as if Yahoo! has finally begun handing over its beloved search bar, dignity and any silver medals to Microsoft’s Bing, who (as shown below) eagerly awaits the opportunity to take on Google.

When we announced our intention to enter into a search and advertising relationship with Yahoo! almost a year ago, we began a journey that will help us build a scale search advertising marketplace and provide a real competitive alternative for consumers, publishers and advertisers.

Beginning just a few days ago, we began some important testing across both our systems designed to verify our joint work and make sure we are ready to deliver a quality transition for customers, which we are on track to complete in the US and Canada over the next few months. (Bing Community Blog) [Read more…]

Originally posted on July 22, 2010 @ 5:12 pm

Google To Android Developers: Carrier Billing Now Included

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It looks like the Google overlords have finally wised up and are now allowing users of their ever so popular Android device to charge apps to their carrier cell phone bill.

Please note that we have updated the Android Market Developer Distribution Agreement (DDA). This is in preparation for some work we’re doing on introducing new payment options, which we think developers will like. […]

In Section 13.1, “authorized carriers” have been added as an indemnified party.

Section 13.2 is new in its entirety, covering indemnity for payment processors for claims related to tax accrual.

These new terms apply immediately to anyone joining Android Market as a new publisher. Existing publishers have been notified of this change via email; they have up to 30 days to sign into the Android Market developer console to accept the new terms. (Official Android Developers Blog) [Read more…]

Originally posted on July 26, 2010 @ 10:42 am