The Embedded & Gadgets

RIM rolls out Connections, The New BlackBerry apps for Lotus Quickr

by Larry Dignan Research in Motion on Monday will roll out two new apps for IBM’s Lotus Quickr and Connections software. The applications, which are available through enterprises and resellers, are designed to enhance collaboration in the workplace. BlackBerry’s application for IBM Lotus Quickr is designed to make accessing libraries, folders and enterprise content easier to download. The Quickr application is integrated with BlackBerry email. Research in Motion said its client...

Study Says The iPhone Touchscreen More Accurate Than Android

The Apple iPhone bested its Android competitors when it comes to tracking and accuracy on its touchscreen, according to a new study. According to analysis by the MOTO Development Group, a company that offers products and services for startups, the iPhone has better integration of software and screen than the Motorola Droid, Google (HTC) Nexus One or HTC Droid Eris. In a test, MOTO conducted a line touch test on each handset — seeing how smooth and straight lines are when drawn slowly...

Nokia Turns Smartphones Into Free SatNavs

The giant of cellphone manufacturer, Nokia is to make turn-by-turn GPS navigation available for free on ten of its top smartphones, a move that is bound to affect companies such as TomTom and Garmin. Nokia has announced that the free Ovi Maps application (in association with Navteq, a Nokia owned company) will incorporate turn-by-turn navigation for both walking and driving. The maps will be compatible with 10 handsets, offer 2D and 3D mapping, load onto the smartphone either over the air or...