Early reports from analysts indicate that Microsoft [MSFT] only managed to shift 40,000 Windows Phone 7 smartphones on the US launch a few days ago. Microsoft has not commented on the numbers yet. If analysts are correct (which they not always are), this would put sales far behind those of the iPhone and Android based smartphones.
Analysts also hint that some problems could be related to a choice of too many smartphones. Four were available on launch day with even more being launched over the next few weeks. Also, there were some stocking issues from what we understand with the HTC HD7 being out of stock in many places as well as shortages of the Dell Venue Pro. [Read more…]
Vodafone in the UK will soon be offering the HTC Desire Z on contract. At the moment, the only option over here is to get the Desire Z sim-free and pay full price out right for the handset.
Rovio has jut launched a new update for Angry Birds for Android smartphones.
For those of you looking to root your T-Mobile G2, you’ll be glad to hear that a permanent solution has been created. Up till now, any rooting of the G2 was only temporary.
Rumors are indicating that Apple [AAPL] has purchased a small Bluetooth wireless headphone designer in San Francisco called Wi-Gear.
The Kno Tablet price has been revealed as $899 for the dual screen version. This particular model has two 14.1 inch touchscreens that open up like a book and allow users to work across a dual screen setup.
Some new touch screen technology is being created that would allow devices such as the Apple iPhone to work when the user is wearing gloves or using a pen.
Google [GOOG], is launching a new search feature that will give users instant previews, in the sidebar, of sites they are visiting. The service works by the searcher/user clicking on a small magnifying glass next to a search result. Once done, a small preview of the webpage loads up to the right side of the search result.
Opera Software has announced the new Opera Mobile 10.1 Beta for Android based smartphones. The new mini browser essentially gives a choice to users who use the Android platform.
E Ink Holdings Inc. has has announced E Ink Triton that is essentially a color ePaper display.
Google [GOOG] has launched a new app for Windows Phone 7 called Google Search. The new app allows you to get quick access to Google search allowing you to hunt through the web, images, local, news and other various options.
BBC will be rolling out iPlayer to international markets sometime next year. The announcement was made by the Chief Executive of BBC Worldwide, John Smith.
