Michelle Maisto

Cherrypal, a deliciously named and reportedly socially conscious PC maker, announced two new products on Dec. 15: a 7-inch netbook with a tempting $99 price tag, and a redesign of its 13.3-inch Bing laptop. The $99 netbook is geared toward developing networks and called the Cherrypal Africa, a tribute, the company said, to its “recent […]

If the rumors are to be believed, the Google Nexus One smartphone should be stocked high on retailer shelves come January.There’s no doubt that Google has given its employees a phone to try out – reportedly an HTC-made handset running a new version of Google’s OS, Android 2.1 – with a “we should eat our […]

As the world’s leaders talk “innovative solutions” and “clean energy” in Copenhagen, Sony Ericsson is doing its bit for the environment. On Dec. 14 it introduced three additional products to its GreenHeart line: the Hazel and Elm phones, plus a Bluetooth Noise Shield VH700, which is said to be akin to having a personal phone […]

Verizon Wireless gave some of its customers another way to connect with the introduction of the Verizon Wi-Fi service on Dec. 15. Customers with monthly subscriptions to Verizon’s Mobile Broadband or GlobalAccess plans, as well as supported devices-and here’s the bummer: no smartphones are included-can now access the carrier’s Wi-Fi hot spots, at no additional […]

Worldwide mobile handset sales in 2009 weren’t as poor as was feared, but going forward, pressures remain on manufacturers, according to a Dec. 15 report from Gartner. During the third quarter of 2009, strong sales in Western Europe and accelerated sales in the gray market helped worldwide mobile device sales to end users to reach […]

Apple is having issues shipping out its 27-inch iMacs, according to reports from multiple sources.On Dec. 13, an Apple spokesperson reportedly wrote to a CNET reporter: “The new iMac has been a huge hit and we are working hard to fulfill orders as quickly as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience or delay this may […]

European carrier TeliaSonera is now host to the world’s first 4G, LTE mobile broadband commercial network, Ericsson announced Dec 14.The LTE network, made available through technology from Ericsson, covers the downtown of Stockholm, Sweden, where Ericsson’s headquarters is located.“The new era of mobile broadband has just begun today,” said Carl-Henric Svanberg, president and CEO of […]

Were the AT&T versus Verizon network-map skirmishes a perk for Research In Motion’s BlackBerry brand?Dec. 9 data from BrandIndex shows that consumers are increasingly aware of Verizon and AT&T in the news, while simultaneously their satisfaction levels with RIM’s BlackBerry brand is improving. RIM was hardly sitting back and enjoying the boost, however-during the surveyed […]

Apple to Nokia: Two can play at the patent-infringement game. On Dec. 11, Apple released a statement saying the company has now filed a countersuit against Nokia, claiming the Finnish phone maker has infringed on 13 Apple patents. “Other companies must compete with us by inventing their own technologies, not just by stealing ours,” Bruce […]

AT&T announced Dec. 11 that readers of Business Traveler magazine have, for the third time in a row, voted the carrier’s service the “Best Mobile Phone Coverage in the World.” The survey was part of the magazine’s annual Best In Business Travel Awards, which are now in their 21st year. “We are truly honored that […]

Skype announced Dec. 10 that it is releasing a limited beta version of Skype for Symbian, a version of its voice-over IP software for smartphones running the Symbian OS. Which is to say, Nokia phones. The software enables free Skype-to-Skype calls, inexpensive calls between Skype and a landline, instant messaging, group conversations, the sending and […]

Dell is revamping its line of OptiPlex commercial desktops, with the Dec. 10 introduction of the OptiPlex 780 USFF and the OptiPlex 380. The Dell OptiPlex 780 is now the world’s smallest fully functional commercial desktop PC with an integrated power supply and Intel vPro technology, which enables an enterprise to manage the system remotely, […]