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HTC EVO 4G – The Review!

Nafis — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:51:21 +0000

If you haven’t already heard about the HTC EVO 4G yet, get ready to have your world rocked! The EVO is the first handset to leverage 4G networks in North America. This steroid injected Android based device, boasts some very impressive specs that we have yet to see in one device before. The EVO is centered around a stunning 480 x 800 4.3-inch TFT LCD screen, it’s powered by Qualcoms 1GHz snapdragon processor, a 1GB capacity, and 512mb of ram to boot. On the media side of the specs, the EVO does not disappoint either what with its HDMI out port, and the 8 megapixel camera, that’s capable of shooting video at 720p. The EVO marks the start of a long line of next gen devices that will push boundaries and blur the lines between smartphones and other media devices. The Folks at [Engadget] have reviewed the phone from top to bottom. Take a look!

Blackberry Bold 9800 Slider!

Nafis — Mon, 10 May 2010 14:07:01 +0000

Fresh off the heels of the OS 6 unveiling, the Blackberry Bold 9800 Slider shows up in the wild. Check out the first known video of the rumored device!

iPad: There’s an Installation for That!

Nafis — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:59:06 +0000

Leave it to the ‘Do it Yourself-ers’ to make the iPad experience that much more entertaining. Check out the fun ways the iPad is being used!

Part 2 Part 3

iPad Sells 1,000,000 Units!

Nafis — Mon, 03 May 2010 15:37:36 +0000

In a press release today, Apple announced that sales for the iPad have reached 1 million units in just 28 days!
While everyone has an opinion on the device, some good, some bad, no one can deny these impressive numbers. If we were to put things in perspective and take a look at the jewel of planet Apple, the iPhone, it took more than twice as long (74 days) before 1 million units were sold. Read the full press release below.

CUPERTINO, California—May 3, 2010—Apple® today announced that it sold its one millionth iPad™ on Friday, just 28 days after its introduction on April 3. iPad users have already downloaded over 12 million apps from the App Store and over 1.5 million ebooks from the new iBookstore.

“One million iPads in 28 days—that’s less than half of the 74 days it took to achieve this milestone with iPhone,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “Demand continues to exceed supply and we’re working hard to get this magical product into the hands of even more customers.”

iPad allows users to connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before. Users can browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more, all using iPad’s revolutionary Multi-Touch™ user interface. iPad is 0.5 inches thin and weighs just 1.5 pounds—thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook—and delivers up to 10 hours of battery life.*

Developers have created over 5,000 exciting new apps for iPad that take advantage of its Multi-Touch user interface, large screen and high-quality graphics. iPad will run almost all of the more than 200,000 apps on the App Store, including apps already purchased for your iPhone® or iPod touch®.

*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution with the Apple II, then reinvented the personal computer with the Macintosh. Apple continues to lead the industry with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system, and iLife, iWork and professional applications. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store, has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.

Nokia’s N8 Smartphone Delivers 720p Video Capture

Nafis — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:19:31 +0000

Long gone are the days of grainy video capture from your cellphone, Nokia just released this professionally shot vignette to showcase the brute power of its upcoming N8 smartphone. The near camcorder-
like video capture shoots at 720p, and is coupled with a HDMI port so you can watch your videos on your TV. Not only does the N8 shoot great video, it also takes great photos, boasting 12mp’s, a Carl Zeiss Lens, and Xenon flash neatly packed into the device.

Full Specs Here

Globe & Mail Does a Piece on The Score Mobile

Ameet — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:29:39 +0000

The folks at Globe & Mail did a nice piece on The Score Mobile this morning. Check it out below.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/blackberry-wired-to-thescore/article1347673/

The Score tops the charts in September!

Ameet — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:41:57 +0000

According to Distmo, The Score Mobile for BlackBerry was the top downloaded application in BlackBerry App World for the month of September, beating out popular applications such as Facebook and Pandora.

We expect October to be a great month as well, with the start of the NHL and NBA season!

Zoomsafer mentioned in Time Magazine

Ameet — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:35:06 +0000

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1916291-2,00.html

BlackBerry Development Experiences

Ameet — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:31:06 +0000

Some of you may have already seen this, but this is an excellent article about a developer’s first experience with BlackBerry development. A definite read if you’re an aspiring developer or looking to build something on the BlackBerry platform.

Of course if this developer had contacted us, we could have answered most of these questions up front

Read the article here.

Mobile Application Store Comparisons

Ameet — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:52:14 +0000

Gizmodo did an excellent review of the different Smartphone App Stores that exist in the market place. The chart below describes the similarities and differences between the various platform storefronts as of April 7th, 2009. The full article can be found here.