ToothMote 0.1 Released

ToothMote is an application to control Linux computers using a BlueTooth-enabled cell phone. It provides a basis for communicating with a connected cell phone, and then uses a plugin architecture to easily expand the amount of functionality it provides. Other similar applications are Salling Clicker for Mac OS X and Bluemote for Linux.

Flash or HDD? That's the Question

To use NAND flash memory or miniature hard disk drives (HDDs)? That is the question many gadget makers ask themselves when designing a new product today.

Nokia 6233 and 6282 announced

The Nokia 6233 and 6282 were announced today at an annual investor meeting. They both have a QVGA screen, camera, Bluetooth.

Skype 2.0 goes beta, adds video calling

As the beta of Skype 2.0 hits virtual shelves, video calls are added to the popular software's voice and instant messaging features. Also on tap: presence integration with TypePad blogs.

Indian outsourcing giant rolls Linux mobile phone OS

One of the world's largest global computing consulting firms has entered the market for embedded Linux mobile phone OSes. Wipro Technologies, of Bangalore, India, says its Linux-based Aqua mobile phone reference framework has been successfully deployed on Renesas's SH-Mobile line of application processors for 2.5G and 3G mobile phones.

Rugged PDA gains Linux option

An embedded software specialist has ported Linux to a rugged PDA targeting military, transportation, industrial, and public service applications. SDG Systems will resell the Tripod Data Systems "Recon" PDA pre-installed with Linux.

Nokia 770 Reviews

The Nokia 770 could be the start of a great thing. Though it's rough around the edges, this could be a terrific little Internet-surfing gadget once Nokia shakes out the bugs (2 pages). UPDATE: One more review here (9 pages) and another one here (2 pages).

What to Look for in Your Next Pocket PC

If it has been a while since you bought a new Pocket PC, you might be surprised by how much has changed. To help, BrightHand put together some things you should be aware of the next time you go shopping for a handheld.

Trolltech updates Linux mobile phone stack, adds VoIP

Trolltech has updated its software suite for Linux-based mobile phones. Qtopia Phone Edition (QPE) version 2.2 adds VoIP capabilities targeting dual-mode and "converged" devices, among other enhancements.

MontaVista, partners demo OMAP phone stack

Four software vendors will demonstrate an integrated Linux mobile phone stack in San Diego this week. MontaVista, Digital Airways, Sky MobileMedia, and stealth-mode startup Bluefin Mobile will show their combined offering running on a Texas Instruments OMAP smarphone reference platform at Sky's "World Handset Forum" event.

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