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Google Latitude: An In-Depth Look
Computerworld – By Robert Strohmeyer February 9, 2009 (PC World) This Wednesday, Google launched its much-anticipated location-tracking service, Latitude, which uses the GPS hardware found in smart phones (such as Google Android phones and BlackBerry and Windows … Do you want Google tracking your every move? The G1’s Privacy Problem |
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Google gives road warriors a boost with iPhone sync
Computerworld – By Sharon Gaudin February 9, 2009 (Computerworld) A sales rep finally convinces a key client over lunch to schedule a meeting to talk about new contracts. Microsoft Lends Rival Google A License For Sync Google Sync Hits iPhone & Windows Mobile |
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Vodafone targets 6m customers with Oz deal
Scotsman – By Victoria Thomson MOBILE phone giant Vodafone has announced plans to join forces with Hutchison Whampoa in Australia to create a business with around six million customers. Talk of UK tie as Vodafone and 3 merge in Australia Vodafone merges Australian mobile network with rival |
Google just announced a new service for pushing Gmail contacts and Google Calendar updates to mobile devices. For iPhone and Windows Mobile devices Google is using Exchange ActiveSync with some limitations due to the beta nature of the service, but it’ll also work on many other devices that support SyncML.
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Google Latitude: An In-Depth Look
Computerworld – 2 hours ago By Robert Strohmeyer February 9, 2009 (PC World) This Wednesday, Google launched its much-anticipated location-tracking service, Latitude, which uses the GPS hardware found in smart phones (such as Google Android phones and BlackBerry and Windows … Do you want Google tracking your every move? CTV.ca Google's G1 phone makes it easy to track surfing habits USA Today ITBusiness.ca – WROC-TV – New York Daily News – National Post all 17 news articles |
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Microsoft Lends Rival Google A License For Sync
CNNMoney.com – 1 hour ago SAN FRANCISCO -(Dow Jones)- Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) touted an agreement on Monday to license its mobile software to rival Google Inc. (GOOG), a move that highlights the increasing ability of large technology companies to use intellectual property for … Google Sync Hits iPhone & Windows Mobile TrustedReviews Free Google email synchs with mobile telephones AFP CNET News – Ars Technica – Macworld – PC Magazine all 69 news articles Langue : Français |
When those Apple advertisements tout “there’s an app for just about anything,” they aren’t kidding. The latest example? A new iPhone application which just debuted in Japan’s App Store transforms the handheld into a full-blown web server.
Do you need a stylus for your laptop? How about your iPhone? Ars reviews the Pogo Sketch, and finds out if soft foam is up to our high standards. Here’s a hint: we did not write the review using the product.
jammag writes “Combining GPL and proprietary software is ever more common, especially in the world of embedded devices like cell phones. But the question is: how to combine them legally. As sticky as the issue is, there is an answer, as self titled “open source strategic consultant Bruce Perens explains. The proper procedure entails fully understanding what type of open source software you’re using, and knowing why you need to combine these disparate licenses. The problem, he notes, is that many companies don’t know or care about doing this legally. ‘They’re used to just “clicking yes” with no regard to what they’re committing themselves and their company to.’ Hopefully Perens’ guide can be read by more company execs — resulting in fewer lawsuits going forward (but we’re not holding our breath).” update 21:31 GMT by SM: Bruce wrote in to make sure we knew he was not a lawyer, even though he is weighing in on a legal issue, updated to reflect.
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Engadget is reporting that Amazon has announced the new Kindle 2 for release on February 24th at a price point of 9. Thinner than an iPhone and coming standard with “Read-to-me” text-to-speech capability, the new device also has seven times more storage, faster page turning, a 16-level e-ink display, longer battery life, and a new five-way joystick. Looks like life just got a lot more interesting for fans of the original device. Engadget also has live coverage from the Kindle 2 press conference.
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