Android to have the iPhone-like AppStore?

iPhone-like Android store isn't confirmed at this stage, but the following words by project lead Andy Rubin promise AppStore like experience to the future Google's mobile OS powered handset users:"It would be a great benefit to the Android community to provide a place where people can go to safely and securely download content and where a billing system would allow developers to get paid for their effort…We wouldn't have done our job if we didn't provide something that helps developers get distribution."...

HTC Diamonds are shipping!

HTC Diamond fan boys, this is the news you've been waiting for. Not only have HTC Diamond shipments started (and some stores are already selling the device), but the Taiwan-based smartphone maker has already shipped the first batch of over 10,000 units, according to market sources. In Germany, HTC will co-operate with T-Mobile, where the two companies will market both the Diamond and the QWERTY-keyboard equipped Raphael, which the Deutsche Telekom owned mobile operator will start selling as MDA...

Kyocera Wireless and Virgin Mobile USA 'Up the Ante' with Virgin Mobile Festival Special Edition Wild Card

15,000 Tricked Out Cell Phones Are Music to Fans' Ears with Exclusive Access at Virgin Mobile Festival, Free Music Downloads and MoreRead the full story he...

LG VX8610 "Decoy" Spotted on the FCC Site

Documentation for a new LG slider, the VX8610 Decoy, has appeared on the FCC website. The new LG VX8610 Decoy appears to be the successor to LG's Chocolate cell phone and features a 2 megapixel camera and a built-in Bluetooth headset that docks on the back.Read the full story he...

StyleTap's Palm OS emulator goes beyond experimental prototype; Officially coming to iPhone, iPod Touch

While we're still waiting for the next-gen version of the Palm OS (Nova), you may want to use some of the older Palm OS apps on other, non-Palm OS powered devices. Thanks to StyleTap's Palm OS emulators you can do that on various platforms. Back in February, we saw they're thinking about porting their work to iPhone/iPod Touch, but at that point they said the application is still in the "experimental prototype" phase without being clear whether they'll actually release it to the general public,...

HandyGames to release Panzer Tactics sequel

I haven't tried Panzer Tactics myself, but according to PocketGamer's Rob Hearn, it seemed a little bit too complex for a mobile game. Yes it's a strategy war game and some people may like the idea, but honestly how much time there is left in every day to play it. You want something smaller and not that complex. Obviously, some other people dig the idea, prompting HandyGames to release the sequel. We've no information what it will add to the table, and the screenshots we got don't promise an enhanced...

Nokia 7310 Classic caught in the wild

Three days ago we posted a leaked Nokia 7310 Classic press photo. Now it's time for some real-world experience. As you're about to see, this baby looks much better live and I've no doubt Nokia will sell tons of these. The materials used look just right and the overall size of the device (or at least thickness) makes the 7310 Classic fit perfectly in one's hand. Enjoy the phot...