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Peek debuts new 9 slate model with new features

Shane McGlaun, Sep 20th 2010 Discuss [1]

We have talked a bit about the Peek 9 device before, but at the time we only had an unconfirmed price to work with. The Peek 9 is now available with the full details including pricing up for perusal. The new device adds some cool features that make it sound a lot like a smartphone minus voice capability. Read The Full Story

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E-mail Must Die

Philip Berne, Jun 18th 2010 Discuss [10]

E-mail doesn’t make sense. Text messaging doesn’t make sense. Neither does instant messaging. Phone calls don’t make any sense. These systems are all outdated and its time to scrap them for a much smarter system.

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HP ePrint hands-on [Video]

Chris Davies, Jun 16th 2010 Discuss [2]

We have to admit, when HP announced their new ePrint line-up last week, we did wonder about whether giving printers their own email addresses was taking wireless technology one step too far into the mundane. Having played with the new line-up today, we’re may not quite be 100-percent convinced, but at least we know the system works. After the cut, why your printer might end up your most frequent correspondent, and how HP hope to distract your offspring.

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HP ePrint web-connected printer service debuts

Chris Davies, Jun 7th 2010 Discuss [1]

As tipped earlier today, HP has announced their HP ePrint web-connected and cloud-aware printer system, which will allow users to store documents remotely and print them from wherever they are in the world. At its most basic, users will be able to email print tasks to their printer from smartphones, iPads and other internet-connected devices; however, HP ePrint will also allow for scheduled prints of online content, such as MSNBC news or Disney activities for children. Read The Full Story

MobileMe Mail beta streamlines email as Apple take on Gmail

Chris Davies, May 13th 2010 Discuss [0]

It's not fee-free service, but it's certainly a sign that Apple are stepping up their game when it comes to MobileMe functionality. The company has updated their MobileMe Mail client with a new beta, and while their obvious target is Google's Gmail there's also a fair amount of streamlining for those using multiple Apple devices. Not least are the new processing rules, which can be set up via the online interface and then organize incoming email on the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac and PC. Read The Full Story

Peek subscription fee halved in one day sale

Chris Davies, Dec 2nd 2009 Discuss [0]

Peek's recent TwitterPeek may not have met with the glowing reviews the company might have hoped for, but the original email-centric Peek (and newer Peek Pronto) are still decent examples of how a single-purpose gadget can suit a lot of people. Now, to celebrate Cyber Wednesday (and yes, we know it's usually Cyber Monday), Peek have slashed subscription costs: what yesterday (and on Thursday) will cost you $19.99 per month will now be just $9.99. Read The Full Story

Peek Pronto with lifetime service lands for $300

Chris Davies, Sep 29th 2009 Discuss [3]

Peek's tentative steps into offering lifetime service for their straightforward email messaging devices earlier this year met with sell-out success, so it comes as little surprise that the company has officially launched their first full product. $299.95 bags you a Peek Pronto and no ongoing bills, giving access to unlimited email, Exchange support, texting and more. Read The Full Story

Google Sync adds push-Gmail

Chris Davies, Sep 22nd 2009 Discuss [0]

Google have added push-Gmail support to their Google Sync client, meaning Windows Mobile and iPhone users can now receive their new messages as they arrive, rather than when their handset is set to periodically check. The new email addition joins the existing contacts and calendar sync. Read The Full Story

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Google I/O Day 2: Google Wave [Updated x2]

Steven Grady, May 28th 2009 Discuss [0]

Vincent is once again at the Google I/O developers conference in San Francisco, and right now, he’s sitting through a keynote on the new service from Google called “Google Wave.” Google Wave is referred to as Hosted Conversation. It’s a new tool for communication and collaboration Basically, what Wave will offer is a place to host all of your communication mediums and archive them all. Wave combines your email and instant messaging into one aggregate service.

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Palm Pre to have Push GMail

Steven Grady, May 27th 2009 Discuss [0]

My Pre reports that a tipster with a webOS emulator has found that the Pre will utilize IMAP IDLE. This means that users on GMail will have near instantaneous reception of new emails. That’s right, it’s getting pushed down to the phone from the GMail servers. Read The Full Story

T-Mobile UK offer BlackBerry Pearl with prepaid email/internet

Chris Davies, Apr 23rd 2009 Discuss [0]

T-Mobile UK have announced an unusual pre-pay BlackBerry deal, which sees contract-cautious buyers getting a Pearl handset, 12-months unlimited email and internet access, and the option to easily manage call and SMS/MMS messaging bills. For £180 ($262) the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 and year's email support is included. Beyond that, owners "top up" their BlackBerry with credit in the usual pay-as-you-go (PAYG) fashion, adding money to their account to cover any calls and SMS or MMS messages. T-Mobile are hoping the deal will appeal to those interested in push email but wary of ongoing contract costs. Read The Full Story

Peek Indian launch planned in next few weeks

Chris Davies, Mar 24th 2009 Discuss [0]

The Peek news keeps on coming today, with SlashGear getting word that an Indian launch of the Pronto is planned within a couple of weeks. Specific details on which carrier Peek have partnered with are unknown - though due to be announced imminently, we're told - but subscription costs will be less than the equivalent of $10 per month. Read The Full Story