ALP v3.0 and ALP Mini available from ACCESS

At a company event in Tokyo, Access announces a number of new initiatives for their Access Linux Platform. Firstly there is Access Linux Platform version 3, then Access Linux Platform Mini which targets low end smartphones and feature phones.

CEO, and president and co-founder of ACCESS, Toru Arakawa, “With the introduction of ACCESS Linux Platform mini and the enhanced capabilities of our LiMo-compliant ACCESS Linux Platform v3.0, we can offer our customers a complete range of solutions extending from feature phones through low-end smartphones, to high-end smartphones and Internet devices that will further enable the next generation of mobile Internet use.”

Access claim, Access Linux Platform Mini is more for the stringent and performance requirements of mobile and internet devices in emerging markets. The word is the ALP subset has evolved from the China MobileSoft Linux stack which was acquired by PalmSource in 2004.

Source – palminfocenter

Softbank Sharp Aquos Fulltouch 931SH slider

You may have thought that the HTC Touch HD packed in the pixels, but along comes the Aquos Fulltouch 931SH slider mobile phone from Softbank and Sharp with 1024 x 480 3.8 inch touch-screen, which is virtually the same resolution as a netbook!

Apart from the screen, the Aquos Fulltouch 931SH is a fairly solid feature phone from Softbank that features the likes of 3G, 5.2 megapixel camera with image stabiliser, 1seg TV tuner, browser, Bluetooth with A2DP, media player, accelerometer and a microSD expansion slot.

Basically all the regular stuff you’d fine in a feature phone, but the big pull has to be that high pixel screen. No word on availability or pricing though.

Source – Engadget

Is your Apple iPhone having WiFi Connection Problems?

There appears to be a problem with the WiFi connection on the Apple iPhone and iPhone 3G. iPhone Atlas first reported this problem and has apparently received an overwhelming response from their readers commenting on this issue.

One reader commented…they have a first generation iPhone 8GB and a WiFi network in their house that gives connection to their laptop from across the road, but with the iPhone it has to virtually be held over the Linksys to get a WiFi connection.

Another says…My iPhone 3G loses WiFi connection intermittently, sometimes coming back on its own other times not. Often other wireless networks appear and sometimes not.

So there does seem to be a substantial problem with the Apple iPhone WiFi, and the word is Apple is replacing iPhones with WiFi problems noting “Hardware issues.” More of these comments can be found at source.

Source – iphoneatlas

Video: Motorola AURA Introduction Part 1 plus specs

Got to love the all new quad-band GSM Motorola Aura mobile phone, this is so distinctive in the way it looks. This mobile phone from Motorola has a 2 megapixel digital camera.

We sat here and watched the video below and must say it is a cool looking phone, we can see why they have called it the AURA now. This phone does not have 3G support, WiFi or GPS which is a shame. The 16 million color with 300 dpi resolution display is definitely uniques and that is because it is round, it has a 62 Carat Lens made from Grade 1 62-carat sapphire crystal which makes it scratch-resistant.

The housing is Stainless steel with chemically etched textures and patterns, we love the rotating mechanism which has 130 precision ball bearings that drive the assisted-opening blade. The phone comes with CrystalTalkTM technology which will deliver supreme clarity during conversations and even better in noisy areas. microUSB port, Stereo Bluetooth, multimedia player, quad-band GSM connectivity, microSD card slot and 7.3 hours talk time with 400 hours if on standby. Now watch the video provided below and enjoy.

Are smartphones set to replace the PC?

Figures from a recent survey show that over 50 percent of desktop computer users would change from their PC to the smartphone for their internet usage. This illustrates just how well the mobile world is fulfilling its promise for next generation computing, according to the IBM survey which polled six hundred users in the UK, US and China.

Mobile handset internet connection is growing and expected to continue to grow to a staggering 5.8 billion by the year 2013, and this important message has sunk in with the mobile manufacturers and wireless carriers who all continually attempt to outdo each other with their latest superphone.

With mobile devices its all about the instant messaging, the latest news and the social networking, but some tasks still remain with the PC, such as online banking, stock trading, and such.

Source – internetnews

Is the Apple iPhone HD on its way?

The word doing the rounds on the net is that Apple has a new netbook or a type of Apple tablet in the works, and an unnamed search engine source reports it has noted web traffic from an unknown Apple device with a display resolution between a MacBook and that of an Apple iPhone.

Some are thinking that this mysterious device could possibly be the next generation iPhone, possibly an iPhone HD, all speculation I know but it is possible.

If you think about what Apple may be looking at in say the next 1.5 years, the iPhone HD is the most likely move. HTC already have the HTC Touch HD, and I’m sure Apple won’t be too long behind. So is Apple actually testing a new MacBook, perhaps the Tablet, or quite possible the Apple iPhone HD.

Source – nytimes

No Facebook for the Google Android T-Mobile G1

A new war appears to be on the horizon within the mobile arena, this time between Google and Facebook. It appears that social networking giant Facebook doesn’t want anything to do with the Google Android platform, and will not be releasing an app for the Android OS.

Apparently issues appeared between the two internet giants when Facebook blocked Google’s Friend Connect saying there were security issues over the competing app. Although one must also remember that Facebook is invested in by Microsoft which we all know isn’t a big fan of Google.

However, Facebook say they haven’t completely ruled out an application for the T-Mobile G1 Android, but will not be dedicating any of there resources to making one, but this doesn’t mean other developers can’t.

Source – techradar

Android developers allowed paid apps early next year

Google has launched the Android Market, and developers of Android applications will be able to upload their apps on Monday 27th Oct once they have wrapped up all the details such as Google requires registration along with a one time application fee of $25.00, which is to ensure developers are authenticated and responsible for their applications.

When a developer is authenticated they may upload apps for users without any more need for validation. Furthermore, come early 2009 developers will be allowed to offer android users paid apps and keep seventy percent of the revenue earned.

The remaining thirty percent will go to the carrier as Google themselves will not be taking a cut of the profits, which is a good thing for the developers.

Source – androidcommunity

ElectroCUTE: UFO game for iphone

ElectroCUTE is a game where the players act as a digital shepherd, protecting their flock from alien UFOs with arcs of electricity. To interact with the game players simply press two fingers on the screen and an electric bolt fries everything betweentheir fingers - UFO and sheep alike. The player can also get help from several powerful powerups - everything from explosive bombs to time altering devices - in the fight against the aliens.



Game Description from the App Store:

An innovative and original game for the iPhone/iPod touch taking full advantage of the multitap capabilities of the devices.
Protect your sheep from certain unpleasantness performed by the invading aliens!
Tapping two fingers on the screen will create a lightning bolt between them. Alien UFOs are, as we all know, very vulnerable to lightning… unfortunately, so are your sheep so please be careful!
There are also several powerful powerups for you to take advantage of in the fight against the aliens, everything from explosive bombs to time altering devices.

Price: $3.99 - 2,99€
App Store link: ElectroCUTE

Flying Aces coming to the App Store

Snakeheadsoftware released some screenshots and video of their upcoming F-15 dogfight game. Flying Aces is the first true dogfight game for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Sit in the cockpit of an F-15 Eagle flying over the Persian Gulf, you will fly head to head against enemy warplanes and gain rank, competing against other iPhone users by shooting down as many planes as possible.


Features:

* Thrilling High Speed Action
* Compete against other iPhone players
* Accelerometer flight control, just like a real flight-stick
* Fantastic graphics and special effects
* Power-Ups for added strategy
* Ranking system vs. other players

The gameplay video does seem to offer some promise. The game is expected for release sometime in November.

Truphone launches low-priced international call service for BlackBerry smartphones

Truphone today launched a beta of its mobile internet telephony service, Truphone Anywhere, for BlackBerry smartphones. When an international number is dialled, the Truphone software detects what is happening and takes over automatically. Truphone Anywhere will then make a domestic call to local Truphone server and sends to the server the international number being called. The Truphone server then makes an internet call to that number and connects that long-distance internet call with the domestic call the customer pays only for the call to the local Truphone server.


Truphone for BlackBerry smartphones is available to download for free from www.truphone.com/blackberry. Alternatively, Handango users may also download Truphone from www.handango.com.

Location Based Technologies Launches PocketFinder Service for Google Android Smartphones

Location Based Technologies today announced that Google Android smartphone users can now download the PocketFinder service for their handsets. According to Dave Morse, CEO of Location Based Technologies (LBT), the company has fully tested this service and is ready to release it worldwide to the just-launched T-Mobile G1-the first mobile phone to use the Android open standard mobile device platform developed by the Open Handset Alliance.



“T-Mobile G1 smartphone users now have the ability to stay connected and benefit from every PocketFinder feature including real-time location, zone and speed alerts, instant messaging, and travel history, for one low service fee,” Morse explained.

The Android-based PocketFinder service is now available for a 15-day free trial and then will be offered for $4.95/month per phone through the month of November. It will remain at that price as long as the account is kept current and in good standing. You may download from www.pocketfinder.com or from Android Market at www.android.com/market.

The service will allow Android smartphone users to integrate with the PocketFinder family of products when U.S. sales begin. PocketFinder and PetFinder devices can be easily fit into a pocket, purse or backpack and can be accessed via the Internet, cell phone or landline to show their exact location in real time. In addition, the devices include several advanced features such as designating customizable alert areas as electronic “fences” to notify when a family member or pet leaves or enters a specified area.

Best Buy and CompUSA to Sell Unlocked BlackBerry Bold 9000

Best Buy and CompUSA is going to sell unlocked BlackBerry Bold 9000 directly to consumer, with a price tag of $660 and $799.99 respectively. Best Buy has put up the BlackBerry Bold for pre-ordering. If you need the smartphone urgently, CompUSA has the smartphone in stock today but with a much higher price tag. At the $169.41 BOM and manufacturing cost revealed by iSuppli today, you can imagine how much profit they can make from you for a BlackBerry Bold!


The Bold is RIM’s first BlackBerry to include support for the 3G/High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) air interface standard and the first to include a full QWERTY keyboard. Along with the faster network connection, the Bold’s performance is boosted by sheer processing power via the addition of an updated 624MHz Marvell-based processor and an improved Blackberry Operating System (OS) 4.6 platform.

DataViz to Release Document to Go for iPhone

DataViz is now developing their new Document to Go for iPhone, according to a email notification sign up page on the company website. When available, users should be able to use it to view, edit and create Word, Excel and PowerPoint 2007 compatible files and attachments in their native formats on Apple iPhone directly.

Sony Ericsson W902 Vs Sony Ericsson G705; Yet With Common Features

Sony Ericsson W902 Vs Sony Ericsson G705; Yet With Common Features was written by Day Kevi from free3gmobilephoneoffers.co.uk

When we consider the common features of the W902 and the G705 we can take into account the features like the video calling, video streaming, SMS, MMS, e-mail, instant messaging, predictive text input, Exchange Active Sync, FM radio, Track ID, play now, Bluetooth, Java games, Quad band technology, access Net Front etc. These features are common in the two widgets.

Via either the Sony Ericsson W902 or the Sony Ericsson G705 one can experience live chatting with the contacts as one can view the lively gestures of the contacts. One can also avail of the video streaming facility on these widgets. Even the typical communication features like the SMS, MMS, instant messaging and the predictive text input are available on these widgets. At times, the contacts may be falling short of time and they may not be in a position to have a talk over the phone. Under such circumstances the users can make good use of these features. These features will help convey ones messages which the contacts may go through during their free time. Such messages need not be always raw as one can decorate such messages with the MMS features. Moreover, the users can even utilise its instant messaging service which too is a lively chatting means. As these widgets have predictive text input the users need not spend much time in creating the text. This input predicts the words being typed by the users and help complete the whole text within no time.

Both the widgets support Bluetooth and offer the option to use the USB as well. So, the users can go wire-free and be free from the hassles associated with the wires. This technology helps transfer of data to any compatible device without the wires. Moreover, the transfer of data via the Sony Ericsson W902 and the Sony Ericsson G705 is three times faster than that of the GPRS as these widgets support EDGE technology. Normally, one can go roaming around the globe via the quad band technology of these widgets which cover GSM 850, 900, 1800 and 1900.

Listening to the FM radio programmes on the move can be retained with the W902 and the G705 as well. This is possible only because of the FM radio feature on both of this widgets. Not only that, these widgets support RDS features as well. As such, while listening to the favourite programmes on the FM one can view other information like the news, weather reports etc. on these widgets.

Just imagine the features like the Track ID and the Play now. Music lovers would not miss these features on these mobile phones. The TrackID is a music recognition feature that enables the music lovers to record a few seconds of any song.

The flight mode feature in both the Sony Ericsson W902 and the Sony Ericsson G705 enables the users to utilise certain features of the mobile phones while in restricted areas. These features help utilise the features which are not dangerous for the restricted areas. The 3G HSDP feature on both of these idgets enables the users to download data at higher rates and provides faster connectivity to the internet.

These are some of the similarities between the two. However, there are difference between them as well. To mention a few the G705 possesses Google maps, WiFi, GPS navigation feature with way finder navigator etc. The WiFi DLNA sharing on the G705 allows the users to make use of WiFi connectivity when linking the phone to compatible devices like the home TV or office TV. This enables the users to entertain large audience by displaying the pictures on large screen. While the internal memory of the W905 is 25 Mbytes along with Micro M2 memory support, the G705 supports 120 Mbytes of memory with memory stick Micro M2 support.

Nokia 6220 Classic- A Generation Next Phone

Nokia 6220 Classic- A Generation Next Phone was written by Mark Hirst from moby1.co.uk

The next generation is smart enough to look at the looks as well as the utilities of a particular phone. They do not like to purchase the phones which look amazing but lack some of the most important features. Understanding the needs of the generation next Nokia has come up with the latest model Nokia 6220 Classic that can outperform most of the contender quite easily. If it is all about style then the shinning black or pastel mauve shades are the coolest of all. It is a small bar phone that weighs up to 90 GMs which is sleek enough to fit inside the smallest purpose or pocket. So if you have this phone in your possession then the friends are going to be jealous of you.

When you click photographs with the 5 megapixel camera they look simply the best of all. The auto focus facility makes it easy to take better photographs. The flash allows you to take the snaps with excellent clarity without sufficient background light. The lens used in this phone is from Carl Zeiss. There is a second camera which is used for the video calling. There are video recorders that capture videos at the speed of 30 FPS. This is another stylish feature that attracts the young generation.

The generation y is simply crazy about surfing the internet and listening to music. This is the reason they are fond of Nokia 6220 Classic handset. This phone comes with a Symbian operating system that is good enough to allow you the sites of your choice. The web browser is also helpful. You can play music in the inbuilt music player in almost all formats. The radio is there which is enhanced with RDS technology. These features are good enough to make this a favorite of the generation next.

Choose A Best Touchscreen Pocket Pc For Your Personal And Business

Choose A Best Touchscreen Pocket Pc For Your Personal And Business was written by Martin Cafe, Jr.
Aquilonis was formed by highly experienced IT professionals having vast experience in Mobile and Telecom industry especially related to software development.
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Aquilonis is the first and best choice when it comes to the construction and use of corporate end-to-end solutions Windows Mobile. Aquilonis mobile services for Windows Mobile offers companies ready to secure mobile solutions for Microsoft Windows, Pocket PC, Pocket System Manager. Pocket PC information, Touchscreen Pocket PC, Windows Mobile Software, Touchscreen Pocket PC and Windows smartphones to improve business development and surpass the competition. Aquilonis mobile services make you experience the next generation of powerful Windows Mobile applications

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Our worldwide customers turn to Aquilonis for developing and managing Windows Mobile Smartphone and Pocket PC applications and services to achieve competitive edge in mobile computing.

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We have the experience and know-how to develop, Windows Mobile for Pocket PC and Smartphone applications with features such as protruding graphical interface, high security, little space, low network bandwidth and less power calculation.

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Aquilonis mobile teams provide innovative services to produce final figures. We provide mobility solutions for enterprise and entirely new architecture based on industry standards and practices Design Patterns for Windows Mobile. Our best practices and provides methods guaranteeing benefits at lower cost.

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Aquilonis intends to venture into this business keeping in view the long term strategies. This objective will be achieved through building our own intellectual property components and tools as well as a mass user coverage based product.

Nokia N96 Ushers You To A New Horizon

Nokia N96 Ushers You To A New Horizon was written by Mark Hirst from moby1.co.uk

Pinch yourself hard so that you realize and believe that the impossible has been achieved. The new Nokia N96 will empower you and impose an undeniably strong influence which will bring a transformation in your perspective. Move around with this elegant dual sliding phone with a 2.8 inch screen and watch it catch the eye of every passerby with its powerful resolution. This mobile is sure to elicit a few queries from some bystanders.

You do not have to depend on cables and other items to watch the live broadcast of your TV programs, for the Nokia N96 serves this purpose with élan. You will never feel less fortunate for not having certain files for listening to your audio files or watching your wanted videos. The Nokia N96 supports most of the file formats. You can also tune in to the stereo FM radio which comes with a sound equalizer. There is no scarcity of entertainment, for you have end number of polyphonic, monophonic ringtones and truetones as well as MP3 ringtones.

Go ahead and shoot everybody with the Nokia N96's 5 megapixel camera which has an autofocus capacity and optics from the famous Carl Zeiss. The integrated flash and video light gives you a DVD kind of quality. The VGA videocall camera fitted onto your Nokia N96 helps you to make videocalls as well. The mobile uses the Symbian operating system to help you with technologies such as browsers, e-mails, Bluetooth, Wlan, Wi-fi and GPRS.

This small phone weighing about 125 grams has an inbuilt memory of 16 GB which is expandable to 24 GB. You can use the phonebook to record unlimited entries with a photograph to be used against each name. You can talk uninterrupted for 3 hours 40 minutes with a standby time of 220 hours. You have a range of 16 million colors to choose from, for the apt one for your screen. The accelerator sensor of the Nokia N96 helps you to view the screen either horizontally or vertically. The GPS system is a boon to facilitate your navigation when driving or walking.

Visual Communications The Motorola A810 was written by swornalakshmi from phoneandbeyond.com

What Is Apple Iphone 3g? Find Out All About Iphone 3G Here was written by Adrian Namara from iphonemakesense.com

Ever since the first generation of iPhones hit the market, many admirers around the world was in a frantic to obtain one. With its sleek design and great technology inside, perhaps you too would love to own one. The iPhone is one great device that combines a mobile phone, a multimedia player, and a web browser in one neat package. In fact, the iPhone can even do more than those things as it will be able to give you high quality entertainment that you never imagined possible in a mobile phone.

Today, the iPhone 3G has been unveiled and is now very popular among its fans all over the world. It has its own distinctive look and design, and it also has a radiant touch screen interface that you would definitely want in your iPhone.

The iPhone 3G is a buttonless phone that looks beautiful and desirable. However, one question remains, which is: does it really deliver what it promises?

The answer to this is yes. The iPhone 3G will be able to provide you with all the things you need in a mobile phone. In fact, it can even offer you more than just a tool to communicate with family and friends.

Basically, the iPhone 3G stands for 3rd generation. This particular iPhone version is able to offer a lot of flexibility to the user and will also allow you to be constantly online in order to exchange information with family and friends.

iPhone 3G will even allow you to watch a movie and even let you play with online games.

The multi touch screen of the iPhone 3G will allow you to control the display of the iPhone. For example, if you are viewing a photograph, you can zoom in and out by just moving your fingers inwards or outwards

The iPhone 3G also offers a 2 megapixel camera. With this kind of camera, you will be able to take high quality photos of just about anything you want. And, because you can connect to the internet with this mobile phone, you will be able to instantly send the photos you take to anyone you want. With iPhone, you will be able to capture and eternalize good memories in style.

Another cool thing about the iPhone 3G is that you can purchase and download iPhone applications from the App Stores online. Whatever applications you want to use, you will be able to access it, purchase it, and download it right on the spot.

The iPhone 3G is also a multimedia player. Fill it with your favorite tunes and videos and you can be sure that you will be able to enjoy listening to your favorite music and watching your favorite videos while you are on the go. You will never get bored with iPhone. And, if you liked the music you heard on a radio, you can instantly search for it with your iPhone and purchase your own copy of the music right directly in your iPhone 3G.

As you can see, there are so many things that you can do with the iPhone 3G. This is more than just a phone, but it is also an organizer, a gaming system, a multimedia player, and a personal computer all rolled into one.

So, if you like to have an advanced device or gizmo that can provide you with hi-tech communications in style, getting an Apple iPhone 3G makes sense.

For more information and articles on Apple iPhone, check out this great site iPhones Make Sense.

Visual Communications The Motorola A810

Visual Communications The Motorola A810 was written by swornalakshmi from phoneandbeyond.com

The Motorola A810 is a tri-band bar style phone that utilizes a touchscreen interface. Key features include a 2.0 megapixel camera, Opera v8.5 browser, email support, Bluetooth, expandable memory card slot and handwriting recognition. With a large touch screen display and Motorola's advanced handwriting recognition, it's easy to communicate - whether you are sending or receiving SMS or e-mail. Text entry is as easy as using the stylus to write directly on the 2.2"� interactive screen.

Motorola-A810-Excellent-Black For even more visual communications, shoot, snap and share pictures or video with the built in 2 megapixel camera and video recording and playback functionality. Share photos and videos instantly via MMS or e-mail, or with up to 2 GB of removable memory, there is plenty of room to store photos and video to show off to friends later.

The A810 Excellent Black provides the functionality and features you desire at a price you can afford. The touch screen display and user-friendly interface allow for quick text entry and easy navigation.

Motorola A810 Excellent Black makes it easy to connect with friends or family and share important moments. An easy to use touch screen interface with access to e-mail and Internet, make it simple to manage your busy professional life, while an integrated MP3 player, FM radio and video recording/playback capabilities help stimulate your senses during downtime.

The A810 is a pretty small slab phone at 14mm thick and 51mm wide. The front surface was treated specially to prevent fingerprints and give a rougher touch. The white version has a clean and elegant feeling while the black one looks more reliable and serious. The phone comes with all of the essential business applications: email, English to Chinese dictionary, calendar, enhanced contact that can save multiple numbers for one person and a basic calculator. Please Purchase Online http://www.phoneandbeyond.com

BlackBerry and iPhone call tagging

This is a great idea for BlackBerry or iPhone users, if you need to make notes regarding a particular phone call but you do not have a pen and paper handy, there is a nifty little software coming out that serves the purpose of tagging notes on your calls.

The Software called Momentum by a company called Redmond Technologies should be available for all Blackberry’s, the Bold, Storm, Pearl before the year is out. However it will take a little longer for it to be available for the Apple iPhone. Redmond will also be bringing the software to Window Mobile based devices and Symbian-based phones in the future.

The software basically allows you to organize your call history more efficiently. You will be able to search through your call history using an encrypted online application. You then will be-able to gain access to your call history, allowing business users to bill clients more accurately for expenses and resources and generally keep tabs on the call and recap on the call time after time and go right back into your call history.

President of Redwood, Terry Hughes said that the software may expand onto Music tagging on software like iTunes allowing the user to tag their music downloads.

Source: phonescoop

Hands-on video: BlackBerry Javelin vs BlackBerry Bold

The BlackBerry 8900 Javelin, the down range brother of the BlackBerry Bold still actually incorporated quite a few of the BlackBerry Bold’s features and design cues, but comes at an easier price on your wallet.

Although Research In Motion’s BlackBerry 8900 Javelin does make a few sacrifices in the name of penny saving, but does make up for it in other ways. The Javelin loses the 3G connectivity, and is replaced by GSM and EDGE.

However, the BlackBerry Javelin does offer a 3.2 megapixel camera and 480 x 360 pixel display rather than the BlackBerry Bold’s 480 x 320 pixel display and 2 megapixel camera, which does make the BlackBerry 8900 Javelin a serious contender to be considered.

HTC Touch Diamond un-boxed and coming to Alltel?

The HTC Touch Diamond has received the un-boxing treatment over at Howard Forums, and have several cool images posted showing off the Touch Diamonds cool touch-screen display. The HTC Touch Diamond also offers 3G goodness along with WiFi and GPS and of course there’s its 3.2 megapixel camera.

Sprint is the big boy currently carrying the HTC Touch Diamond with its CDMA innards, so unless you wish to fork out a few bucks for an unlocked version, Sprint is the only player in town, but that is soon to change.

As from this un-boxing we find that the HTC Touch Diamond is coming to Sprint CDMA rival Alltel. The Alltel HTC Touch Diamond hasn’t been announced as yet but you can quite clearly see the box says Alltel.

Source – howardforums

HTC Touch Diamond White in wild and available pimping?

HTC’s Touch Diamond has been spotted in the wild and in white too, and the word is that this white HTC Touch Diamond will soon be available in the Netherlands and other places apparently.

The white HTC Touch Diamond is, other than the colour of course the same specifications as the original standard black version, so you still get the HTC TouchFLO 3D along with all the other tech as you’ve no doubt previously read.

Apparently you also receive in the box as of November a voucher so you can get your new HTC Touch Diamond pimped or blinged whichever you prefer by visiting Pimp My Diamond. Apparently you can have your Touch Diamonds pimped with Swarovski stuff, Gold, Silver or even Pink Bling Bling whatever that is.

Source – jouwmobiel

Palm Sprint Centro in Olive Green: a closer look

Sprint and Palm have brought out a new coloured Palm Centro, well two colours actually, Olive Green and Vibrant Rose, but let’s take a look at this Olive Green version. In addition to the colour variants of the Palm Centro there are a few minor enhancements such as a double built in program memory and a few updated apps.


The latest shades also come with soft touch finish which gives a better grip, is smoother to the feel and also has a smudge free exterior so no more nasty smudges. Also there is a new dark grey button bar with trimming round the sides.

The Centro’s keyboard also feels as if it is an upgraded material, but still the same Palm OS Garnet v4.5.9, but there is that double RAM and the enhancements to Google Maps, My Location, and the addition of Palm’s new Facebook client and Astraware’s Sudoku.

Source – palminfocenter

Apple iPhone GPS used to propose marriage?

The Apple iPhone has gained a new use, the art of proposing marriage would you believe? Apparently, Californian resident Dan Deeble actually proposed to his girlfriend by his Apple iPhone this week…and she accepted.

It may sound geeky or even unromantic and impersonal, but Dan didn’t propose by a simple text message or even a lame email, but according to a report, Dan used a free Apple iPhone app called Scribular, which works with the iPhone’s GPS to tag specific locations with notes which are readable by other iPhoners who use the Scribular app.

Dan brought girlfriend Crystal an iPhone with Scribular loaded and led her on a virtual hunt before popping the big question. Dan told Crystal to check Scribular throughout the day which leads her to several notes that Dan had placed around Sacramento.

Source – wired

Video: Apple iPhone 3G YESSIM hardware unlocker

We are all aware that the Apple iPhone 3G cannot be unlocked simply using by software methods, well that is until the iPhone Dev Team come up with a solution, and they are getting closer apparently. So the only option for unlocking your Apple iPhone 3G is to use a hardware unlocker.

One such solution is YESSIM, which attaches to the iPhone’s original SIM card and works by tricking the iPhone 3G into thinking it is still using its original SIM provided by the carrier.

Installing YESSIM is quite simple, and it actually works. But if you have a go and if installation a problem we have a video showing you just how to do it. A single YESSIM card costs $39.00 and ten YESSIM cards cost $89.00 and there are even more savings on the amount you purchase.

LG Reveal with Shimmer Kit coming to Bell Canada

LG along with Bell Canada have announced the LG Reveal, this fashion conscious mobile handset is definitely aimed at the ladies with reminiscence of a ladies make-up compact and styled in a back and purple “Gothic” style flowery design.

This stylised clamshell from LG sports a 2.4 inch screen, 2 megapixel camera which can be used for still photos and video, EV-DO support, fully QWERTY keyboard, speakerphone and Bluetooth.

However, to make sure the LG Reveal catches the eye of the ladies, Bell Canada has come up with the “Shimmer Kit” which is a Bluetooth headset that has been adorned with Swarovski crystals to go along with the LG Reveal.

Source – mobilesyrup

Apple iPhone gains Ralph Lauren application

The Apple iPhone is obviously popular, virtually everyone wants one, and now fashion designer Ralph Lauren has joined the iPhone brigade by launching a free Apple iPhone application for iPhone users.

The Ralph Lauren iPhone app allows iPhoners to view highlights from the Fall 2008 runway show, iPhoners get to go behind the scenes to view the Backstage Pass gallery, locate stores around the world, take a peek at the Spring 2009 runway show, and view a short film “Portraits of a Collection,” which shows the artists at work.

Basically the Ralph Lauren app for iPhone is an optimised website turned app. Obviously the iPhoner can’t read those QR codes, which are featured in Ralph Lauren ads, and they can’t purchase from the shop, but maybe both these important features will come in future releases.
Source – mobilecrunch

HTC Touch Pro, Samsung Omnia and Saga coming to Verizon

If you are not too crazy about owning a BlackBerry, Verizon Wireless may have the answer because they are about to launch three mobile handsets under the Verizon umbrella ready to snap up your Christmas cash.

The Samsung Omnia with its large touch-screen, 5 megapixel camera, Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro, 8GB internal memory and GPS, now falls under the Verizon branding.

The much acclaimed HTC Touch Pro, the slightly larger cousin of the HTC Touch Diamond, is a slider design with full QWERTY keyboard, VGA display, combining touch-screen and physical keyboards in one unit.

Last comes the Samsung i770 Saga, a replacement of the Samsung i760 with cool D-pad/mouse set up, but not a patch on the Touch Pro or Omnia. All three will be with Verizon before the holidays hit.

Source – BGR

Nokia and Kodak join in patent license deal

Looks like Nokia has struck a deal with Kodak, as whispers hit the net that Nokia and Eastman Kodak Company have entered a mysterious patent license agreement, although any details of such an agreement are quite scant.

The word doing the rounds is this Nokia - Kodak deal will enable both outfits to give “access to the other’s intellectual property portfolio,” and apparently provide “significant benefits to both companies, [while being] royalty bearing to Kodak.”

Other than that there’s not much word on this agreement or what the mobile arena can expect from this joining. Maybe we will start seeing Kodak sensors appearing on new Nokia handsets in the near future.

Source – Kodak

Google Android not good enough says Sprint CEO Hesse

Looks like the CEO of Sprint is trying to stir up a little battle of words with Google and their Android, as apparently Sprint’s CEO, Dan Hesse made a rather scathing comment to the National Press Club in Washington.

The word is Hesse casually spouted out that he doesn’t feel that Google Android is “good enough to put the Sprint brand on,” well at least in its present form anyway.

Sprint has been quite friendly with Google in the past, and Hesse has said Sprint will sell Android based handsets at sometime in the future, however Hesse has said that Sprint is in the position whereby they can shy away from Android if it so wished.

Source – androidauthority

Apple iPhone, iPod Touch for free in Canada?

Everyone would love to have a free Apple iPhone or Apple iPod touch right? Well apparently if you live in Canada you are one of the lucky ones who can get the Apple iPhone or iPod Touch for zilch.

All you lucky Canadians need to do is nip over to Free.iPhoneWorld.ca, a sub-site of iphoneworld and follow their step by step guide to grabbing for yourself an Apple iPhone or iPod Touch free of any charge at all.

So there you go, want one of the most talked about smartphones in history just go follow the instructions, and you could soon be a member of the Apple iPhone toting brigade.

Source – iphoneworld

BlackBerry Bold and Pearl gets live video streaming

If you own a BlackBerry Pearl or BlackBerry Bold you will be able to download software called Qik, which basically allows you to stream live video to the web directly from your phone as Qik now supports RIM’s BlackBerry platform, although it is only available in alpha state so you could find yourself with a few problems or bugs. If you own the BlackBerry Curve or BlackBerry Flip there will be a later release coming out very soon.

Qik Being on the Research in Motions BlackBerry platform helps reinforce Qik’s position as leader of device support in front of Kyte and Flixwagon as none of these softwares support BlackBerry.

Although, new software launched called Next2Friends being the first streaming video application that supports BlackBerry may give Qik a run for its money.

It’s not only the RIM BlackBerry platform that Qik supports, it also supports J2ME platform which is a platform that you will find on a lot of various phones. There is still no news as to when Apple’s iPhone will get Qik, but we will keep you posted.

Source: WashingtonPost

Telus and Bell BlackBerry Storm 9530 Update: Photos

Rogers Wireless has said they sold 255,000 Apple iPhone 3G handsets in Q3 of 08, which obviously means a nice slice of Apple iPhone cash filtering into the Rogers bank account, which no doubt is a pretty penny.

Although the Rogers sales is no patch on the Apple iPhone’s worldwide sales, and Rogers is way overshadowed by AT&T’s Apple iPhone 3G sales for Q3 of 08.

Having said they, it is not small feat to add 193,000 net post-paid subscribers to the Rogers network, so it does appear that the Canadian carrier is doing fairly well for themselves. And therefore does raise the question mentioned in an earlier post (see here) why does Rogers need to cut commission?

Source – intomobile

Android Market: Now available for users

Last month I outlined some details around Android Market. Today, Android Market launched for users to download applications along with the first Android-powered phone—the T-Mobile G1.

With Android Market, users can easily download apps to their Android-powered phone. Users can also rate the apps they've downloaded and leave comments. These users' ratings along with anonymous usage statistics help determine how apps are ranked and presented within Android Market.

If you're a developer, you will be able to register and upload your applications starting next Monday, 2008-10-27, when we've wrapped up a few final details. In order to make sure that each developer is authenticated and responsible for their apps, you will need to register and pay a one time $25 application fee. Once registered, your apps can be made available to users without further validation or approval.

Starting in early Q1, developers will also be able to distribute paid apps in addition to free apps. Developers will get 70% of the revenue from each purchase; the remaining amount goes to carriers and billing settlement fees—Google does not take a percentage. We believe this revenue model creates a fair and positive experience for users, developers, and carriers.

There are already over 50 apps available in Android Market today. You can view a showcase of some of these apps—which include multimedia, location-based tools, barcode scanners, travel guides and games—at http://www.android.com/market/. Now that Android Market is live and ready for contributions, we hope to see developers adding their own compelling apps starting next week.

In the coming months, we'll continue to roll out additional tools and enhancements to Android Market. We also expect to see additional Android-powered devices rolling out by different carriers around the world. Starting today, you can get a device, test your apps on it, and get them ready for upload. On Monday, to share your app with the world, simply register, upload your application and publish it. It's really that easy. I look forward to seeing what you bring to the Market.

Source

T-Mobile Google G1 sells in UK as America slash the price

The T-Mobile Google G1 android touchscreen landed today in London and is said to be the number one competitor with the Apple iPhone. Although with Research in Motion hot on it’s heals with the launch of the BlackBerry Storm we believe these three smartphones will be in the top three categories.

Thousands of gadget loves in Britain are expected to rush to be first in line for the G1. But it’s a different story in the US were the Google handset was on sale yesterday already retailers are slashing the price of the smartphone to boost the sales.

The Google mobile comes free with a £40 a month contract exclusively with T-Mobile and the G1 boasts several high-end features including wireless internet and global satellite positioning as well as several built in Google applications.

As Google move into the lucrative mobile phone market taking on rivals such as BlackBerry, Apple, Nokia and Microsoft we wonder if it really will compete with these smartphone giants. Well the

Source: Guardian

Samsung C6620 mid-range smartphone leaked

The Samsung C6620 Windows Mobile smartphone which hasn’t yet been announced has been leaked on the website of Italian mobile carrier TIM. The Samsung C6620 is a tri-band GSM handset that is only 11.9mm thick.

The Samsung C6620 sports a full QWERTY keyboard along with HSDPA and UNTS, a QVGA landscape display, a 2 megapixel camera, and Windows Mobile 6.1 running the show.

The Samsung C6620 is a mid-range Samsung handset so will lack any GPS and Wifi unfortunately, and as said, the Samsung C6620 is not available as yet, but when it does hit it should command a price of roughly 199 Euros on a pre-pay basis.

Source – GSMarena

Motorola cutting jobs to focus on Google Android

The word is Motorola’s new mobile phone bigwig is moving rapidly to cut back the faltering division by cutting additional jobs and simplifying the way the division manufacturers mobile phones.

The new Motorola bigwig, Sanjay Jha, has apparently decided to focus Motorola’s interests on the Google Android platform, and to incorporate Android as a platform to showcase Motorola mobile phones.

It is expected that Sanjay Jha, will announce his plans today and said plans will include the laying off of thousands of Motorola employees. Jha is putting all the Motorola cookies into one Google Android basket and two other software platforms to speed development of much needed new Motorola models.

Source – WSJ

Google G1 Vs iPhone BeauGoogle G1 Vs iPhone Beauty or the Beast?ty or the Beast?

It’s no secret that Google’s first foray into the lucrative mobile phone market happened today in London, but what exactly can the Google G1 offer over the extremely popular iPhone 3G. Well for starters the iPhone wins hands down within the looks department, the Google G1 is the ugly duckling whereas the iPhone stunning sleek look is a must for many fashionista’s, however some may be put off by its popularity. But they say beauty is only skin deep and maybe the G1 beast will surprise us with its inner strengths.

Yes, the Google G1 does just that, the inner strength is how the G1 will attract the masses, with its Android open-source operating system which is partly developed by Google. The G1 definitely gets a ten out of ten for usability. It boasts a slightly better camera than the iPhone at three-megapixels but again just like the iPhone it cannot record video. It has a 3.2 inch touchscreen display and a slide out keyboard, although it must be said that the block on the right hand side of the unit and the ultra small keys do not sit pretty with keen typists.

It’s the operating systems and applications that really shine on the G1, the built in GPS works wonders with Google Maps, and for those of you who doesn’t know their north to their south you will find a handy internal compass allowing you to know which your heading at all times.

The G1 accesses the internet with high speed via the 3G phone network and Wi-Fi. The User interface is pretty good, you can move across the page by moving your fingers across the G1’s touchscreen, if you want to access the Google search bar this can be done with just one click and even when you are in another program.

The Android operating system shines in many ways, one is that the potential for improvements are huge, with the platform open to developers allowing them to create countless applications for the mobile handsets. We believe the Google G1 is much more a pocket computer than a mobile phone.

So for that reason I think it will attract a different type of consumer to the iPhone, the Apple smartphone is desirable accessory for the fashionista among us that a complex Smartphone, many iPhone users probably have no clue as to the phones capabilities. Whereas the T-Mobile G1 users will be buy it for just that, to use the G1 in every way possible and if that’s as a pocket computer then so be it.

How to unlock your T-Mobile G1

So you want to unlock you Google Android T-Mobile G1? No problem, it’s easy, in fact anyone can unlock their G1 because Unlock-TmobileG1.com will sell you the unlocking code for $22.99.

Once you have placed an order including your IMEI code you will receive an eight-digit unlock code for your device, Your IMEI number can be found by pressing *#06# in the dialler, or by going into your settings, selecting “About phone” and then selecting “Status”.

Once a user receives their unlock code they insert a non T-Mobile SIM card and the G1 will prompt for the unlock code, enter it and then hit unlock. Once done the user will receive a notification saying “Network Unlock Successful”, and that’s it job done the T-Mobile G1 is now unlocked.

Source – unlock-tmobileg1

iPhone Text Technology thanks to Apple Mac OS X Snow Leopard

The word doing the rounds at the moment is that modern text handling tech that have been made popular by the Apple iPhone should next year turn up on Apple’s Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard release.

Screens of the build 10A190 of the OS show a new version of Apple’s TextEdit app is to offer the user at least 3 new text handling operations. The first is a sample of the Apple iPhone interface and offers to correct spelling automatically as you type.

Another will offer to insert ’smart dashes’ automatically while the user is typing, and the last is to offer ‘Text replacement.’ Furthermore all these features could possibly be extended to all apps that are to run on Snow Leopard.
Source – appleinsider

Microsoft Vs Apple MobileMe: Live Mesh for Mac

It looks like Microsoft is preparing to take on Apple’s MobileMe by putting out a Mac version of their LiveMesh file synchronising service, and apparently beta copies are now undergoing tests. The announcement was made at the Professional Developers Conference.

Microsoft LiveMesh is a Software Plus Serive app which can sync files between PCs and store files in a Microsoft Cloud server. Apparently the Mac version will sync file between Macs, Windows Mobile phones, and PCs, although it won’t be able to sync with the Apple iPhone.

Ian Moulster, Microsoft’s Windows Live Commercial Lead says “At mesh.com you have the Live Desktop which is a Web based storage space containing folders. On your computer, you can right-click on a file and select ‘add to my mesh’. After a few seconds the folder will turn blue to signify that it’s been added to your Mesh.”
Source – macworld

AT&T shows new Motorola RAZR2 V9x

AT&T is now selling the Motorola RAZR2 V9x on their website. The Motorola RAZR2 V9x incorporates most of the features of the previous Motorola V9 but now adds AT&T’s Navigator service.

Other features on the AT&T Motorola RAZR2 V9x are a 2 megapixel camera, music player with support for MP3 + Real, WAV, WMA files, MobiRadio, XM Radio Mobile, AOL, Yahoo!, and Windows Live Messenger instant messaging, quad-band, 3G, VideoShare boosted memory support for up to 8GB.

You can purchase the AT&T Motorola RAZR2 V9x by visiting the AT&T online store where it is available for $200.00 with a new agreement and after rebates.
Source – AT&T

Wal-Mart Vs T-Mobile: HTC G1 Android phone for $148.88

Maybe a price war is on its way between T-Mobile and Wal-Mart Inc. As Wal-Mart vie for the holiday season’s customer cash by selling the Google Android T-Mobile HTC G1 smartphone at a discounted price.

Wal-Mart will carry Google Inc’s G1 smartphone which is sold through Deutsche Telekom AG’s T-Mobile USA, in 550 of their stores for just $148.88 for new customers; while existing customers will be offered an upgrade if they sign for 2 years.

T-Mobile USA is currently offering the G1 for $179.99 so they can save $31.11 simply by buying the G1 from Wal-Mart. However with the run up to the holiday season will this force T-Mobile USA to reconsider the price and enter a pricing war?
Source – CNN