Despite the fact Chrome and Android were developed largely separately, Brin said in an interview at the Chrome launch event Tuesday. “We have not wanted to bind one’s hands to the other’s.” Chrome is said to be 10 to 15 times faster than Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari.

And how about the brand name? “My guess is we’ll have ‘Chrome-like’ or something similar,” he said.

I believe that the powerful browser would be one of important features of the smart-phone for the coming years.

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“With the launch of National Geographic Mobile, we are pleased to partner with leading carriers and global handset manufacturers, aggregators and developers to share our library of award-winning photos, video and new properties. This is a great opportunity for us to leverage our wonderful assets and feed the growing demand from consumers who are looking for compelling, rich media content on their cell phones and for us to extend our mission globally,” said Prince.

National Geographic will soon partner with PlayPhone to drive mobile content distribution online. The subscription-based service will allow consumers to download National Geographic wallpapers, ringtones, video and games through their personal computers to their phones.

Eat-or-be-eaten in Spore Origins! Designed specifically for the iPhone and iPod touch, Spore Origins uses the platforms’ motion-sensing technology to let gamers navigate a primordial tidepool on a quest to evolve. Feast on the weak and flee from the strong through two exciting modes and 35 challenging levels. Pinch, pull, and poke your creation in the Creature Editor, customizing the texture, shape and body parts to improve your offense, defense, perception and movement as you evolve over millions of years.

EA Mobile today also announced nine titles in development for the iPhone and iPod touch, pending regional availability. This list includes YAHTZEE Adventures, EA Mini Golf, Lemonade Tycoon, Mahjong, MONOPOLY: Here & Now The World Edition, SimCity, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09, Need for Speed Undercover, and The Sims 3.

The TRACE Technology Platform may be used on any device with capacitive-sensing capability, including touch-screens and touch keypads, and may be adapted for any variety of languages or symbols. To input a word, the user simply places a finger over the first letter, skims over each letter that forms the word, and then lifts at the end to activate the final letter… displaying the word on screen. Spaces are inserted automatically at the end of each word.

While tracing, the system performs a dictionary lookup to determine which word the user intended. In the event the user was not completely accurate, or if more than one word can satisfy the trace, word prediction software suggests alternative word options. Word prediction engines that work with TRACE can have a vast dictionary with the ability of the user to add unique words instantly.

“Digit Wireless is constantly at work innovating new interface technologies for mobile and computing devices. TRACE, our latest text input method and system was originally conceived in 2003, granted a patent in 2007 and is now available for license,” said Robert Blumenthal, CEO of Digit Wireless.

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“Our alliance with Sumo allows us to broaden our product offering and continue to expand the laptop case category,” said G. David Cartwright, President and CEO, Mobile Edge. “The unique Sumo brand and original designs provide us an alternative product collection in fashion forward styles and colors that complement our current Mobile Edge assortment.”

Sumo, known for their colorful laptop sleeves utilizing a unique blend of quilted fabrics and fun styles for both men and women will strengthen the Mobile Edge Collection of stylish laptop cases.

“A relationship with Mobile Edge gives us exceptional production depth and immediate access to top retailers currently buying Mobile Edge products,” said Jim Hart, co-founder and Managing Partner of HS International, LLC. “Plus, Mobile Edge brings a level of production expertise that an emerging brand could not acquire on its own; this alliance will set the foundation for our growth in the years to come.”

As with all Mobile Edge laptop carrying cases, the new laptop sleeve selections will accommodate all popular models of laptops and will be covered by the Mobile Edge Lifetime Warranty. Several styles and sizes will be offered immediately through distribution channels, and the Mobile Edge website.

Mobile Edge continues to expand the laptop carrying case category by offering new, innovative and smart designs that fuse fashion trends with form and function, creating a brand that makes a positive statement about today’s mobile computing lifestyle.

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Motorola today announced its Jewel clamshell, a fashion phone with 3D crystal-cut design and mirror finish.

The jewel-like design in a Midnight Quartz color has a stylish purple keypad. Its metallic, lustre finish comes to life with animated screen savers that appear to "float" across the borderless, external display. The display's touch-sensitive, digital keys let consumers control the music player from the outside. It comes with a mini-clutch designed to hold essentials for night out.

A built-in 2.0-megapixel with 8x zoom camera delivers high-quality, printable images with multi-shot feature, video capture and playback, and a light and landscape viewfinder.

The Jewel offers mobile music capabilities with one-touch access to the tracks and pauses music as calls come through. Stereo Bluetooth wireless technology lets users to enjoy a wireless mobile stereo experience.

"The Jewel combines fashion-forward trends with the latest in premium mobile design and inventive controls to deliver a unique and mesmerising mobile experience," said Andrew Morley, Vice President of Motorola.

The Motorola Jewel is available in the UK exclusively at Carphone Warehouse starting in November 2008.

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