August 26, 2009
Microsoft gets smart with dumb phones
The Register
Austin Modine writes about a new light-weight mobile application platform that’s coming soon from Microsoft.
“(Microsoft) on Monday announced plans for a light-weight mobile application platform called OneApp, aimed at developing countries where cheaper phones and pre-paid services are the norm. The company … describes OneApp as being able to launch ‘just the parts of a mobile app that a person wants to use, eliminating additional installation time and the need for a person to store all the mobile apps on the phone.’ Redmond intends to start offering a OneApp software developer kit before the end of this year.”
Nokia Booklet 3G to run $799?
Engadget
Laura June writes that according to Netbook News, Nokia’s Booklet 3G product may cost $799.
“An unnamed source (from Netbook News) … claims the netbook will run $799 — certainly not a netbook price. The Booklet will boast a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z530, and will reportedly boast a 120GB HDD, plus integrated 3G, a swappable SIM card, A-GPS, Bluetooth and WiFi. There is no official word on pricing or release date, but we’re expecting to hear tell of all that at Nokia World (which is on September 2nd).”
Some complaints with the Palm Pre
Globe on Technology
Michael Snider shares his three complaints with the Palm Pre.
“I didn’t think the Pre was perfect by a long shot, and here are three reasons why: Its app store is a pale comparison to RIM’s, so you can image what it looks like next to Apple’s, its processor is not fast enough and its battery life is, at full use, a little more than half a day.”