FW: Mobile Hardware Report: Microsoft games exec hints at iPhone rival

 

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From: Mobile Hardware Report [mailto:mobilehardware@newsletter.infoworld.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 3:23 PM
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Subject: Mobile Hardware Report: Microsoft games exec hints at iPhone rival

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Thursday, September 6, 2007 Microsoft games exec hints at iPhone rival Posted September 4, 3:03 p.m. Pacific Time An executive in Microsoft's entertainment and games division Tuesday hinted that Microsoft may be developing its own Windows Mobile OS-based rival to Apple's iPhone.  >> Report: No iPhone unlock for you Posted September 4, 2:39 p.m. Pacific Time One of the groups that claims it has developed an unlock hack for Apple's iPhone is now saying it will only offer the software to resellers, not to individuals, a popular technology blog reported Monday.  >> HTC to use Qualcomm chips in 10 handsets this year Posted September 5, 6:01 a.m. Pacific Time Taiwan's High Tech Computer (HTC), the world's largest developer of smartphones that use Microsoft software, plans to launch more than 10 mobile phones and PDAs (personal digital assistants) armed with Qualcomm chips by the end of this year, the companies said Wednesday.  >> A D V E R T I S E M E N T PILLARS OF SOA TESTING As SOA begins to form the fabric of IT infrastructure, actively and aggressively testing Web Services has become crucial. This paper examines the fundamental building blocks of a SOA testing methodology that ensures reliability and resilience of a SOA deployment in an enterprise. Download now, compliments of Crosscheck Networks: Click here. >> Supersmart phones for extreme mobility Posted September 4, 3:00 a.m. Pacific Time The iPhone is wonderful for well-heeled consumers and status-conscious gadget freaks (see my review, "iPhone: The $1,975 iPod"), but business users need more … much more.  >> Mobile phones take back seat at revamped BenQ Posted September 4, 4:15 a.m. Pacific Time Taiwan's BenQ Corp. launched as a new corporate entity on Sept. 1, with plans to focus on digital projectors, computer monitors and other electronics, while its former main business, mobile phones, takes a back seat.  >> Microsoft purchasing RIM a nice rumor but unlikely Posted August 31, 12:55 p.m. Pacific Time Rumors that Microsoft may purchase BlackBerry maker Research in Motion are likely just that because of RIM's high price tag, though there would be benefits for both parties if a deal were struck, analysts said Friday.  >> A D V E R T I S E M E N T PILLARS OF SOA TESTING As SOA begins to form the fabric of IT infrastructure, actively and aggressively testing Web Services has become crucial. This paper examines the fundamental building blocks of a SOA testing methodology that ensures reliability and resilience of a SOA deployment in an enterprise. Download now, compliments of Crosscheck Networks: Click here. >> Samsung launches video MP3 player, Blu-ray/HD DVD player Posted August 30, 7:36 a.m. Pacific Time Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. unveiled an MP3 music player with video playback and its first high-definition player supporting the two rival movie disc formats -- Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD.  >> EarthLink layoffs signal change in muni Wi-Fi Posted August 28, 4:23 p.m. Pacific Time EarthLink's announcement that it will lay off 900 people is a blow to broadband competition, but some industry followers say it doesn't signal the end of municipal Wi-Fi.  >>
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