Yahoo! News: Personal Technology News Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:08:46 GMT
Palm Intros Windows Mobile-Based Treo Pro Smartphone (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Struggling device-maker Palm Inc. introduced its new Windows Mobile-based, touch-screen Treo Pro Wednesday. The business-targeted smartphone will be released in Europe and Australia, although an unlocked version will be available directly from Palm in the United States and Asia Pacific, as well as in some parts of Europe.
Google Invites Security Researchers to Debug Android (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - In a move that could help it avoid an iPhone 3G-like software drama, Google wants bug hunters to test its Android mobile platform. On Monday, the Android Security Team posted a message to introduce itself to the security research and vulnerability communities.
Sony introduces updated portable unit, new keypad (AP)
AP - For PlayStation 3 fans who want to do more than mash buttons when playing games on the console, Sony Corp. is introducing a wireless keypad that can be attached to the system's controller for typing and Web browsing.
Apple Reportedly Plans Another Fix for the iPhone (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - The Apple rumor mill is churning, but this week it's about software fixes instead of new products. News reports are raising expectations of yet another iPhone software fix in September.
Hillcrest files patent suit against Nintendo (Reuters)

Nintendo Co's Wii game console is displayed at an electronic shop in Tokyo's Akihabara district January 24, 2008. (Yuriko Nakao/Reuters)Reuters - Hillcrest Laboratories asked a trade panel to determine if Nintendo Co (7974.OS) and its U.S. subsidiary have infringed four patents to make its top-selling Wii game, according to a filing on Wednesday and a Hillcrest statement.
Palm unveils Treo Pro to battle BlackBerry (Reuters)

The Palm Treo Pro is seen with earbuds in a handout image. (Palm/Handout/Reuters)Reuters - Palm Inc unveiled a Treo smartphone Wednesday based on Microsoft Corp software to compete for business users against rivals such as Research In Motion's BlackBerry.
Sony says to launch new version of PSP handheld (Reuters)
Reuters - Consumer electronics giant Sony (6758.T) announced a new version of its Playstation Portable handheld games console that can be used as a telephone, to go on sale in Europe and the United States in mid-October.
Apple acknowledges iPhone 3G reception issues (CNET)
CNET - Apple has finally acknowledged the iPhone 3G's reception issues, confirming that the iPhone OS 2.0.2 software update was designed to fix those problems.
New RIM handset good but not revolutionary: analyst (Reuters)

A Research in Motion (RIM) 'Bold' BlackBerry device, which will be available to consumers later this year, is shown before RIM's annual general meeting of shareholders in Waterloo, Ontario, July 15, 2008. (Mike Cassese/Reuters)Reuters - Research In Motion's powerful new BlackBerry Bold is a "strong product," but it isn't revolutionary, according to an analyst who reviewed the smartphone ahead of its North American launch.
Intel, Yahoo Unveil Partnership to Redesign HDTVs (PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - On Wednesday, Intel and Yahoo announced a sweeping initiative to embed Internet-connected, software widget applications ? and ads ? directly on your HDTV. Several major CE manufacturers expressed support.
Apple updates iPhone software to fix glitches (Reuters)

A man holds his new Apple 3G iPhone at Telcel Center in Mexico City July 11, 2008. (Daniel Aguilar/Reuters)Reuters - Apple Inc has issued a software update for the latest iPhone to help fix connection problems that led to a flurry of online complaints from customers, a European mobile service provider said on Tuesday as Credit Suisse reported strong U.S. sales of the device.
Palm to launch Treo Pro without US carrier (AP)
AP - Palm Inc. announced Wednesday it will sell a new smart phone aimed at business users this fall, but it won't have the backing of a U.S. carrier.
Ericsson, STMicroelectronics form joint venture (AP)
AP - Swedish wireless equipment maker LM Ericsson AB and Swiss chip-maker STMicroelectronics NV unveiled plans Wednesday to create a 50-50 joint venture that will make a key component known as chipsets for mobile phones.
Apple tries to de-bug iPhone (USATODAY.com)
USATODAY.com - Apple (AAPL) acknowledged Tuesday that a software update for the iPhone partly fixes the connection snags that have caused a global firestorm for the new iPhone 3G.
Fantasktik taskbar application debuts (Macworld.com)
Macworld.com - Dockland Software on Tuesday introduced Fantasktik, a new taskbar application for Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard." It costs $14.99 ($9.99 through the end of September), and a 15-day trial version is available for download.
Ericsson, ST form mobile JV, aim to lead industry (Reuters)

The Sony-Ericsson W980 walkman-phone mobile is displayed during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, February 14, 2008. The Mobile World Congress will run from February 11 till 14. (Albert Gea/Reuters)Reuters - Ericsson and STMicroelectronics have agreed to combine their wireless chip and software businesses, strengthening their hand against competitors to supply the likes of top cellphone maker Nokia.
DJ-1800 adds Nicecast, Hercules support (Macworld.com)
Macworld.com - DJ-1800 on Tuesday announced the release of DJ-1800 3.2, a new version of its pro DJ software for Mac OS X. A free update for registered users of version 3.0, DJ-1800 costs $80.
Vodafone firm to sell iPhone 3G in India (Reuters)
Reuters - Vodafone Essar, India's third-largest mobile operator, will sell Apple's iPhone 3G at 31,000 rupees ($708) for the 8GB model, a senior company official, who could not be named, said on Wednesday,
Corkboard data management software adds visual history (Macworld.com)
Macworld.com - Ayluro on Wednesday announced the release of Corkboard 1.1, an update to their data management software for Mac OS X. It costs $12.99, and upgrades for registered users are free. A demo is also available.
MathType 6 math notation editor supports Leopard (Macworld.com)
Macworld.com - Design Science has announced the release of MathType 6, a new version of its mathematical equation editor for Mac OS X. It costs $97. Upgrades are priced at $49.
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