mobile

The long countdown to Android 2.1

They keep saying it’s about to arrive, but it never does. Android 2.1 is long overdue on the HTC Hero and my initial patience has turned into something approaching rage. After weeks of annoyance and frustration waiting for the fabled upgrade, my HTC Hero has been put on notice – “endgame” has begun.

Are mobile apps here to stay?

Modern mobile apps are based on a publication model which limits user choice and frustrates developers, so this model will probably have to die. But in the medium term they will continue to play an important role.

Skyfire – a browser for Windows Mobile

Yep, I’m a Windows Mobile user—although I may not be one for too much longer. It looks like there’s going to be a long wait for Windows Mobile 7 (I’m on version 6) and the new HTC/Google Android device has piqued my interest. But for the time being I’m stuck in WinMo world. I was [...]