Blackberry to release touch device

Although Blackberry does not indicate any touch device development in their current line of keyboard-equipped mobiles, there has been talks about an upcoming tablet device. Word is that the device is coming this November.

We are expecting the dimensions to be similar to iPad, wireless and bluetooth-enabled and of course the inclusion of popular speculation: tethering with your Blackberry mobiles. At least now you can share your oft-unused mobile data with your BB tablet, saving dollars on new data plan. It is also obviously predicted to come with touch keyboard interface.

The word Blackpad has also been suggested by various sources to be the likely name of the new device. Interesting as it may be, I guess the mysteries will be slowly unveiled, hopefully starting for the Tuesday RIM event where the touch screen 9800 will be unveiled.

Apple's Giant Button

The Magic Trackpad works like any other trackpad on your Macbooks, just bigger. It is almost 2x the surface area of your regular trackpad and the whole thing is powered by battery á la the bluetooth keyboard. Note as well that the whole thing is a giant click button and multi-touch-enabled.

So far we've yet to figure out why we would need such a device. But we would imagine it will be pretty cool if you have your desktop wired to your 43" LCD and controlled with your bluetooth keyboard and trackpad from your bed. Now who said we need to get out of bed to do some work?

Google terminating Nexus One

Surprise surprise. Google is ceasing its production of Nexus One and seemingly going to completely retract its short-lived attempt in the smartphone market.

Despite its popularity amongst the mobile geeks, Nexus One seems to fail to embrace the interest of a broader audience. It was weird to begin with anyway for Google to compete against its own partners in the Android market. This one step back may actually help Google focus more on its Android software development that is beginning to have more and more grapple in the mobile software arena especially after its recent release of Android 2.2.

For now, Google may seem to accept its defeat, but this software giant will definitely not stop its search (no pun intended) for a better, improved smartphone possibilities.