Testing the Motorola Droid

If I had to buy a new phone today, it would be the Motorola Droid. Even if Verizon sold the iPhone, I think I'd choose the Droid. Why? I love the fact that I can get both a capacitive touch screen along with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard.

The Droid is a great phone and you can read about my thoughts here:
http://www.medicalsmartphones.com/

Will we see an Verizon iPhone announced this week?

Apple will be making some exciting announcements this week. In addition to the rumored iSlate, the Verizon iPhone may be on the list of announcements. Wouldn't that be exciting? I don't think it will be called the iPhone 4G, but maybe Apple will have a creative name for it.

Do you think the iSlate will be available as a CDMA version on Verizon?

It's all about Android for Verizon Wireless

Even though Verizon may eventually get the Apple iPhone, my prediction is that Android will surpass the iPhone by the time that happens. We're seeing such a huge uptake of Android smartphones, especially as more manufacturers release devices. HTC, Motorola, and now even Dell has announced the Mini 3 Android smartphone (although I don't think they will release a CDMA version for Verizon).

Happy New Year!

As we enter 2010, let's see what types of new smartphones Verizon will release on its network. I'm particularly excited about the Android smartphones, but I think it will also be great to see the Apple iPhone and the Palm Pre running webOS.

My Battery is Dead

I've decided that the original battery on my Verizon XV6800 is now dead. I've had this battery for about 18 months now, but my phone is relatively new because I received a replacement from Verizon.

I have an extended battery so I plan to use that moving forward. I don't think I'll be replacing the original battery anytime soon. Why? Mainly because I use my XV6800 as a GPS quite often and I also use it heavily as a mobile internet device (MID). These services can drain the battery quickly.

So, if I had an iPhone that was also 18 months old, would my battery be dying?

Future of Windows Mobile Seems Uncertain

I'm concerned about the future of Windows Mobile. We've seen the Apple iPhone really take off. The BlackBerry is stable within the corporate world. Android is gaining momentum and Palm has the WebOS in the new Pre. So what about Windows Mobile? We're all hearing rumors and still waiting to see some new and exciting developments from the people at Microsoft.

iPhone on Verizon?

Take a look at this: Is the iPhone Coming to Verizon?

Windows Mobile 6.5 to be Released on May 11

I've been a Windows Mobile user since the days of the old Windows CE platform which evolved to Pocket PC and then to Windows Mobile. Soon, it will be called "Windows Phone." Won't that be confusing? I still want an iPhone, but I'm locked into Verizon Wireless, so I'll just stick with my XV6800 for now.

I can't believe that May is around the corner. Windows Mobile 6.5 will be released on May 11.

SkyFire 0.9

Try SkyFire on your Verizon Wireless XV6800. Version 0.9 is now available as a free download. It's still not mobile Safari on an iPhone, but it's one of the better mobile browsers for Windows Mobile.

To get it, type: http://get.skyfire.com into your mobile browser and download the CAB file.