Windows Phone 7 users – like Stewart – will be pleased to find out that the latest update, Mango, will hit their phone sometime soon after Microsoft has confirmed that it has been sent to Telstra, Optus and Vodafone today.
Telstra to launch first 4G smartphone from HTC in 2012
On the heels of its 4G network roll out, Telstra has announced a brand new phone that will be able to use the very new network it launched. No, its not the iPhone. It’s a phone made by its rivals, HTC, and is coming out in the first half of next year.
HP new CEO could shelve plans of PC spinoff – Palm might have a chance
Palm's hardware and software is on life support (Image: Palm)
A rumour is now circulating that HP could now cancel its planned PC spin-off after former eBay CEO Meg Whitman has now been announced as the new CEO of the company. This could also mean that Palm has a chance to continue to live on, if Whitman doesn’t decide to spin or axe webOS’ hardware division.
Amazon press conference is happening September 28th AEST, probably for rumoured Kindle tablet
A number of news websites, such as This Is My Next and the Wall Street Journal, have recieved email invitations to an Amazon press conference. While the invite is very non-specific about what’s going to happen at the conference, we’re expecting the announcement of the long awaited Amazon Kindle tablet or just another Kindle.
HTC announces the Rhyme – smartphone that combines features with design
HTC has announced the Rhyme, its brand new smartphone that promise to rival Nokia in being a multimedia powerhouse with advanced features and a sleek design with a feminine twist compared to many other manly Android phones.
HP axes 500 jobs with webOS division shutdown
Not a good sign for the US economy, but nevertheless HP has decided to add more people to the number of the unemployed. The company will axe as many as 525 jobs from the webOS division, following plans of its shutdown.
VIDEO: First Look on Windows 8
In this edition of First Look, Stewart Wilson TECHGEEK.com.au’s Senior Editor, takes a first look at the new version of Microsoft’s OS, Windows 8. It’s only a developer preview at the moment but it gives a great insight into what Windows will look like in the future. Check out the video after the jump.
BUILD 2011: Windows 8 keynote highlights
Microsoft has just finished their first keynote at their developer event in California called BUILD. You will be able to download Windows 8 at 1PM AEST from this website. The keynote was dedicated to Windows 8 and here are some of the highlights out of the keynote in chronological order.
HTC to buy WebOS?
HTC has said that it is considering buying a mobile operating system. HTC have noted that the company has discussed this internally but will not act “on impulse”.
Now that HP’s WebOS device production has been discontinued, HP have been seeking licensees to purchase the OS and use it on their own hardware. It is speculated that HTC and Samsung are concerned about Google’s acquisition of Motorola Mobility and may wish to seek over operating systems to keep their competitive edge.
Both Koreas are developing EMP bombs that can kill everything tech
Guess what, the Koreas are developing bombs. However, these bombs are not deadly and are not conventional. In fact, these bombs only target one thing – technology. These are called electromagnetic pulse (EMP) bombs, and can kill every single piece of technology within a certain range.
Gadgetlyst Bytes 8: TECHGEEK.com.au Computer, Google and Motorola and the TouchPad
This month, we talk about various gadget stuff. Right… who would have guessed! Only joking, we talk about the TECHGEEK.com.au computer, how Google is acquiring Motorola and the tales of a dying TouchPad.
Report: Intel kills MeeGo “temporarily” due to lack of enthusiasm
The Nokia N9 is the only smartphone in the village that is supporting MeeGo.
A report has emerged that Intel is planning to discontinue development for the MeeGo OS due to the “lack of enthusiasm” from its hardware vendors to use it, and could now be looking at Android and Windows Phone 7.
Samsung CEO: We will “never” buy WebOS
Well, Samsung is out. The CEO, Choi Gee Sung, has said while attending the IFA electronics expo that the company is not looking to purchase the WebOS system from HP, despite speculation that they were looking to boost its software assets.
Samsung announces the Galaxy Note – 5.3-inch display, includes pen
Image: Samsung/supplied
Samsung has announced the GALAXY Note, a brand new smartphone with a big 5.3-inch AMOLED display. Yes, you heard that – a phone with a 5.3-inch smartphone. Because apparently, Samsung believes there is a market for a smartphone with such a big size screen.
Nokia confirms N9 release date, coming to all carriers in October
Image: Tom Solari/TECHGEEK.com.au
We knew it was coming, and now we know when. The Nokia N9 is coming to Australia in October and will be available on Telstra, Vodafone and Optus.