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Mike responds 10 reasons why an Android phone is not a phone for me.

[From Mike Cane] Mike Cane responds to Ten reasons why an Android phone is not a phone for me over at his blog which makes for an honest read.

Doom heads to the Palm Pre.

Doom heads to the Palm Pre. "And what better way to test this new functionality than with a port of iD's seminal shooter, the legendary DOOM? zsoc was able to throw together a webOS port of the game today, and although it currently requires a bit of Terminal trickery to get it running, the proof is in the pud: behold the screenshot after the break! DOOM, running within a webOS Mojo-ized card and fully controllable via the keyboard. Brings a tear to the eye, it does." Palminfocenter for the deets.

Palm Pre apps are nearing the 1,000 limit

Palm Pre apps are nearing the 1,000 limit. "Also, the webOS users outside the US, don’t have access to all the 946 apps that we have, so it’s going to be a while before they can get as much apps as we have. But don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of useful apps in the Catalog already, as well as many free and paid games to get you by while waiting for the bus or subway. Thanks Palm developers, and please, keep them coming!" Read in full.

Near to Here for the iPhone / iPod Touch

This looks a handy app for those of you with iPhones or iPod Touch devices, Near to Here."A pocket tour guide that tells you everything you need to know about everything that is near to here, wherever you are, worldwide. Using reverse geolocation look-up technology, Near to Here knows exactly where you are and what interesting stuff is around you. As you pass by landmarks – both renowned and obscure, you will be alerted with the Wikipedia entry of whatever is near – allowing you to discover and learn as you wander through new or old places. No matter where you are on the planet, if you are near to something cool, chances are, Near to Here will alert you and tell you about it. Whether you are passing by a plaza in Rome, playing near a fountain in Paris, strolling through Times Square in New York, or admiring the world’s largest ball of yarn in Darwin, Minnesota, this application will give you all the information you need to be an informed traveler." Read in full.

TealShopper was recently released for WebOS

TealShopper was recently released for WebOS. "TealShopper, our first app for webOS is now available for on-device purchase in the Palm App Catalog. A new version 1.4.0 has been submitted to Palm. This adds a new export-to-email function and fixes loading of long frequent-items lists. List and organize your shopping, tasks, and errands with TealShopper, the supercharged list manager from TealPoint Software. With TealShopper, you can easily organize your entries with drag and drop categories in an attractive, intuitive interface. To save time with commonly-purchased items, you can save them into a frequently-used items list and reload them at any time. Other tools let you flag important items, make copies of lists, and customize each list's appearance and categories. Finally, to help plan your budget, you can even enter product quantities and prices, and have your total automatically calculated for you before you reach the checkout line." More deets.

What do we already know about the Nexus One Android phone?

What do we already know about the Nexus One Android phone? Details have leaked out over time, and we now have an idea what the Nexus One will be, and how it will be sold. JKOTR has the deets.

Mobility Today Podcast #167

Mobility Today Podcast #167 is available for your listening pleasure. Make the jump.

The Gadgeteer reviews the Speck CandyShell iPhone Case

The Gadgeteer reviews the Speck CandyShell iPhone Case. "If you’re prone to dropping your phone, but not into buying Speck’s industrial strength Toughskin or the blocky Pixelskin, then I would consider buying the CandyShell as an alternative option. It’s not too thick, but strong enough to take some serious hits to the ground. Plus, they come in sleek colors, and when it’s on, it’s going to stay on!"