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Kindle 2 – Amazon’s New Wireless Reading Device has arrived! Now it’s thinner, has longer lasting battery and sharper screen. The shipping starts on Feb. 24, but pre-ordering is already available on the site and will be processed on first come, first served basis. Though owners of the original Kindle will have priority handling if they order by midnight PST on February 10th.

Here are some of the updated features according to Amazon… (continue reading this article and leave comments here…)

Russell Shaw of ZDNet reveals results of a recent study which shows that “the march toward PDAs and related smartphones will quicken in the next six months”.

Read the full article at ZDNet blogs.

Yes, you heard it right. The much hyped Google phone (aka gPhone) is not a device, but a software platform based on Linux OS.

Not much details were revealed on today’s press conference. What is clear is that no new phones using Google’s platform (called Android) will appear till the second half of 2008.

The Android platform is a brain child of Open Handset Alliance, which consists of more than 30 technology and mobile leaders including T-Mobile, HTC, Qualcomm, Motorola and others. The SDK for the platform is scheduled for release on 12th of November.  (continue reading this article and leave comments here…)

Those of you who are lucky to have FM radio in their cellphones would probably know that you need to connect your headset cord (which acts as an antenna) in order to get FM signal. Right? Not anymore! (continue reading this article and leave comments here…)