It looks like Microsoft is stepping up the war against Google with its newly refreshed version of Bing for mobile devices (m.bing.com). This revamped site has been optimized for touch-screen devices, sporting finger-friendly buttons which are much easier to press, not to mention other useful features such as a movie finger, allowing users to browse what movie is playing nearby and also the time and theater. The new version only works with the iPhone/iPod touch, T-Mobile G1, Samsung Omnia, Verizon Imagio and the Zune HD, so if you're using other phone models, you'll get a much simpler version of the site. The bad news is that this new version is only available for folks in the US, so tough luck if you're overseas. Will Google start sweating over this development? Probably not, but it should keep a wary eye on Microsoft's Bing, at least.

There is some bad news for existing PSP owners who are looking to upgrade to the PSP Go when it’s released. Sony has revealed that it is ditching the UMD conversion plan. It was previously suggested that folks who had original UMD copies of their games would be entitled to get free PSN downloads of the game, so that they’ll be able to play it when they upgrade to the PSP Go. Unfortunately it seems that “legal and technical reasons” will prevent this from becoming a reality. To be honest, it’s hard to imagine why they wouldn’t allow it on technical grounds. If they’re worried about piracy, it’s plausible, but if it’s for a technical reason, it’s going to be hard to swallow.

Palm certainly looks like it has something (or someone) to smile about over the weekend. News has broken that Dion Almaer and Ben Galbraith, two prolific open web standards advocates, will be leaving Mozilla to have a crack at Palm. Mozilla’s loss will certainly be Palm’s gain. In this instance, we certainly hope that they will help Palm get back to its glory days, or at the very least, mount a good challenge against Apple’s iPhone.

What do you think of rugged, tough gizmos? They're mostly uber expensive and don't really contain all the latest technology, although the Nautiz X7 PDA begs to differ. This IP67-rated device comes with a speedy 806MHz processor and runs on Windows Mobile 6.1, accompanied by other features including 3G connectivity, a 3-megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, Wi-Fi support, Bluetooth connectivity, 4GB internal memory, 128MB RAM, GPS navigation, a digital compass, an altimeter and a G-sensor. It can shrug off drops from 1.2 meters and complies with full MIL-STD-810F tests, being comfortable as long as it remains within the extreme temperature range of -30 degrees Celsius to 60 degrees Celsius. The Nautiz X7 PDA uses TMR technology (transmissive micro reflective) for its screen that offers full VGA resolution and touchscreen capability. No idea on availability nor price though. [Press Release] 

Motorola has yet another Enterprise Digital Assistant known as the MC55. This tiny yet ruggedized device will target both mobile and field workers, and will be powered by Windows Mobile 6.1. It comes with both EDGE and GPRS connectivity, while Bluetooth support ensures you get to live the wireless life without missing a beat. GPS navigation support ensures you get to your destination within the shortest time possible, while a built-in camera is there for you to capture company secrets - we jest, it is there to help you snap those more memorable moments at your workplace. Nice to know the MC55 EDA is IP54 sealed against the elements. It will come in two flavors - the MC5590 EDA with wireless LAN and Bluetooth, while the MC5574 EDA has wireless WAN, wireless LAN and Bluetooth.

Sharp has finally pulled the plug on its Zaurus line of products that has been available in Japan since 1993. These PDAs reached the height of their popularity with the SL-5500 series as well as the clamshell SL-C700, but all that's in the past now. You can't really dwell on glories of yore without doing anything pro-active to remain relevant today, and that's possibly why the Zaurus brand has suffered a slow but sure death. After all, convergence devices mostly come in the form of a smartphone these days, making standalone PDAs an unattractive market to be in. Does this mean old, working Zaurus PDAs are now collector's items?

iDEN network subscribers can have their bit of festive cheer with this live shot of the Sprint BlackBerry 8350i, and this unit will apparently come with a 2.5mm headset jack - pretty strange move considering most, if not all popular headphones take the 3.5mm route instead. It will ship with a plastic holster instead of leather, saving the lives of a few bovines in the process. The BlackBerry 8350i will also be (ever) slightly larger compared to other Curve models (8300, 8310, 8320 and 8330), being approximately 2mm taller and 1mm thicker. The PTT button cannot be reassigned as a convenience key, while the side keys lose their chromed look, settling for black instead.

AT&T has decided to help you out in these times of economic hardship by reducing its $299.99 price tag for the BlackBerry Bold to just $199.99 in time for Black Friday. Would this price be attractive enough for you to take the plunge, or would you rather fork out more for the recently released Storm? Well, we think that the price offered by AT&T this time round is more than reasonable considering the fact that the Bold ain't too shabby when it comes to specifications either, boasting 3G support, GPS navigation, a crisp display and a great keypad.

Remember the launch of MySpace BlackBerry that happened just last week? Well, it is officially the fastest adopted application in the history of both MySpace and RIM, and here are the official statistics from the first week :-

• Downloaded the app over 400,000 times– an all-time high for both MySpace and RIM in terms of first week downloads
• Sent and received 15 million messages
• Updated their mood and status over 2 million times

Guess those who have been holding out for a CDMA version of the Palm Treo Pro can finally rejoice knowing that Sprint will be bringing this nifty little smartphone early next year, bummer for those who wish they could be parading this handset during the coming Christmas celebrations. The date has been set to January 11th at this point in time, and as virtual copycats in this industry, it can safely be said that Verizon will be following suit with their own Palm Treo Pro. There is still no word on pricing, but it shouldn't be too expensive.

Those who are eyeing on the white T-Mobile G1 will be able to get their hands on one after the Thanksgiving holidays, but if patience is not a virtue of yours, you can always settle for a black or bronze version.

The word is already out - Verizon Wireless will be offering the new BlackBerry Storm this November 21st for $199.99, and that is after you tie yourself down to a two-year contract and a $50 mail-in rebate. This option is still more expensive than an iPhone 3G, but hey, perhaps Verizon will get some mileage out of the Storm knowing that this is the first touchscreen smartphone from RIM and is the first global 3G phone from Verizon. Each purchase comes with a 8GB microSD memory card to help you get started.

BlackBerry owners will be pleased to know that there will be a new Myspace application released to help feed your addiction no matter where you are, as long as you have a decent Internet connection. You will be able to download this useful application (much to the chagrin of your anti-MySpace partner) here via your BlackBerry's browser. In addition, RIM is working on a BlackBerry community page on MySpace. Guess it is even harder for BlackBerry addicts to wean themselves off this device from now on, especially if they're a huge MySpace fan.

Word has it that the much awaited BlackBerry Curve 8900 will be arriving in a whole bunch of other countries, including our beloved US. The Germans have it better though since they have already received their Curve, but it would be interesting to see whether the 44th President of the United States will jump on the BlackBerry bandwagon with the Curve 8900. Just to recap, the Curve 8900 will come with the following :-

• 480 x 360 resolution display
• 512MHz processor
• 3.2 megapixel camera
• Quad-band EDGE
• GPS navigation
• Wi-Fi connectivity