Nokia’s plan to bring Windows Phone 7 to its smartphones was revealed this morning. In the wake of that announcement, we’ve now also got a timescale for the implementation of the plans between Steve and Stephen.
February, 2011
So…Steve Jobs is still in charge. That’s the message conveyed by a Wall Street Journal report written by Apple’s favourite journalist Yukari Iwatani Kane. Why do we call her Apple’s favourite journalist?
Because a string of very spot-on stories have come via Ms Iwatani Kane including details on iPad 2 production earlier this week and she’s widely seen as a conduit for Apple controlled leaks. Why does Apple want a story saying Steve Jobs is still steering the iPad 2 and iPhone 5 development? To keep the jittery markets on side, of course. Read on to see what we mean…
It’s happened. Nokia will make Windows Phone 7 devices and what’s more “Windows Phone will serve as Nokia’s primary smartphone plarform”. That’s just been confirmed by Nokia in a statement that winged its way to us. Stephen Elop, the new Nokia boss and writer of the world’s harshest memo, is completely overhauling Nokia’s management, marketing and technical approaches but there’s good news for Nokia fans – MeeGo is still a-go-go…
We’re back at it again, delivering your daily dose of tech goodness. In today’s US Update we drop the scoop on the rumored iPhone mini, a smaller and cheaper no-contract iPhone, then we take a look at the new version of Skype for iPhone which supports video calling with select Samsung and Panasonic TVs, link you to the new Internet Explorer 9 RC and more.
The return of 12 month contracts for Vodafone UK is purportedly coming within the next few days. Not yet published online, these new plans bring 12 month contracts to smartphones such as the Nokia N8, Desire HD, Samsung Galaxy S, BlackBerry Bold and even the iPhone 4. Here’s the full breakdown:
The war of the browsers is heating up as Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate (RC) has just gone live. While the original plan was the launch the browser at a special event in San Francisco today, download links leaked a tad bit early. The real story is Microsoft’s claim the latest build puts it ahead of both Firefox and Chrome.
Acer’s first monitor to support Nvidia’s 3D HDMI solution, the Acer GH245HQ, is set to hit the UK in mid-March. Priced at £419.99 inc Vat, this 3D-capable display will transform your gaming experience, whether you’re a casual gamer or a pro – fragging will feel like the real deal.
The world of Skype for iPhone is evolving. As our favorite video calling software, we’ve grown accustom to using Skype video calling on our Android and iOS smartphones. Today, Skype for iPhone adds H.264 support, bringing video calls to the full range of Skype devices, but most importantly our TVs.