November 2005
Non-Voice PDA Sales Continue to Decline
According to International Data Corp., the past few months have seen consumer sales of non-voice-enabled PDAs slide for the seventh consecutive quarter.
October 2005
Nokia vs. RIM: May the Best Company Win
It appears that Nokia’s recently announced E Series of mobile phones will soon be in direct competition with RIM’s BlackBerry line of cellular PDAs.
RIM Gets Unexpected Help from Palm
Since last month’s intense optimism among Research in Motion executives, the company has run into a number of difficult obstacles in recent weeks. But the Waterloo, Ontario-based RIM has now struck a deal with their main hardware rival, Palm.
HP Releases New Wireless iPAQ PDA
HP has just introduced one of its most advanced PDA models to date.
RIM Appeal Rejected, Stock Price Falls
The Waterloo, Ontario-based Research in Motion fell a further 4%, to $75.93, after US courts ruled against their appeal of a recent patent dispute ruling.
Windows-Based Treo won’t Become Available Until 2006
Even though Palm has now officially unveiled its Windows-based PDA, it will likely not be available to consumers for quite some time.
September 2005
RIM to Use Intel Chips in Future Devices
Soon after Palm's announcement that they are planning to release a Windows-based Treo handheld device, Research in Motion is trying to generate additional excitement about their own products.
Users Want Increased Battery Life in Mobile Devices
In a recent market research study spanning 15 different countries, the most desired feature by far in future mobile devices was increased battery life.
Palm Expected to Introduce Windows-Based Smartphone
Sources indicate that long time rivals, Microsoft and Palm are getting ready to unveil a smartphone PDA that will run on Microsoft’s software.
Sony Ericsson Introduces Wireless VoIP Headset
Sony Ericsson has just launched its new Bluetooth Headset HBH-608. In addition to its normal mobile phone functions, this new gadget is compatible with Sony’s VAIO BX and VAIO Professional notebook computers.
August 2005
Wireless PDA Market Improving
Although the market for unconnected PDAs is experiencing definite deflation, those devices with wireless connectivity are seeing much success, according to a research study by Gartner, Inc.
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