Archive for the ‘Mobile Phones’ Category
Droid 2 R2-D2 Edition Boot Animation (Video)
A new animation for the upcoming R2-D2 Edition Motorola Droid 2 has appeared on the Internet, and it looks like it could be the official version, for the upcoming Star Wars themed limited edition Droid 2.
BlackBerry App World Hits 10,000 Apps
RIM has announced that its BlackBerry App world has now reached 10,000 applications available to download. RIM made the announcement on Twitter, and whilst this is a new milestone for RIM, they are still considerably behind their rivals.
Samsung Galaxy S Headed To China
The Samsung Galaxy S has been some what of a success for Samsung, with over 1 million of Samsung’s Android smartphone being sold in both the US and South Korea.
WebOS 2.0 Beta Screenshots
Screenshots of Palms highly anticipated webOS 2.0 have been leaked and published on the Chinese website wibozi.com. The images have not been verified but they do show features that take the OS beyond Stacks and Just Type.
Nokia N8 UK Price, £429 Launching End Of September
Nokia has finally announced pricing details for their latest smartphone here in the UK, the Nokia N8. The Nokia N8 will be available in the UK in the last week of September.
Verizon Offering Samsung Fascinate Buy One Get One Free Deal
Verizon has started selling their version of the Samsung Galaxy S, the Samsung Fascinate and they are offering a deal to customers who are looking to purchase the Samsung Fascinate.
Samsung Fascinate to arrive online on September 8 via Verizon Wireless
What makes the Samsung Galaxy S so special? Well, it comes in many variants to different carriers in the US, and the latest carrier to receive their Galaxy S would be Verizon Wireless with the Samsung Fascinate. It is touted to arrive via online order on September 8th, with brick and mortar stores delivering the phone to users’ hands a day later. As with many other high end smartphones these days, Verizon Wireless has settled for a $199.99 price point – this also after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Those who have an agreement which is about to expire as well as others who want to pick up a new handset might just want to check out the Fascinate considering it is more than a decent smartphone to get you started.
Samsung Fascinate Review Roundup
The Samsung Fascinate is Verizon’s version of the Samsung Galaxy S smartphone, and it is due to go on sale on Thursday the 9th of September for $199 with a two year contract with Verizon.
Samsung’s New Dual Core Orion Mobile Processor
Samsung has just announced a new mobile processor which is designed to be used in smartphones and tablets, the Samsung Orion. This new dual core mobile processor features two 1GHz ARM Cortex A9 cores.
Dell Streak 2.1 Android Upgrade Causes Major Problems
The latest Dell Streak Android 2.1 upgrade has caused havoc on users devices removing more features than its added according to posts on Dell and O2 forums.
Nokia E7 Smartphone To be Announced Next Week?
It seems that Nokia is about to announce a new smartphone, the Nokia E7. According to reports, Nokia will unveil the Nokia E7 smartphone next week.
Samsung Fascinate Coming To Verizon 9th September
The Samsung Fascinate is Verizon’s version of the Popular Samsung Galaxy S smartphone that was announced a while back. Now it looks like the Samsung Fascinate will be available on Verizon Wireless from the 9th of September 2010.
LG Optimus Smartphones With NVIDIA Tegra 2 Processor Coming Q4
Yesterday we saw the new LG Optimus 7, which is a Windows Phone 7 smartphone. Now LG has announced that it will introduce a range of Optimus smartphones that will feature NVIDIA’s Tegra 2 processor.
LG Optimus 7 Windows Phone 7 Smartphone Shown Off At IFA
LG are holding a special Optimus press conference on the 14th of September, where they will be unveiling a new range of Optimus devices, either smartphones or tablets, or both.
Nokia N8 Launching 30th September?
We are still waiting for Nokia to give an official launch date of the Nokia N8, now one of Nokia’s executives has told a Finnish newspaper that advance orders of the Nokia N8 will begin on the 30th of September.
Android Gains In Mobile Browsing Market Share
Android is becoming more popular as a smartphone OS, and more and more Android devices are being sold, now it seems according to Quantcast Android is also gaining in mobile browsing.
Droid 2 R2-D2 Edition, More Photos
When Motorola announced the new Droid 2 Android smartphone, they also announced a special edition R2-D2 themed Droid 2.
ColorWare Customization For Blackberry Torch Has Begun
Rather underwhelmed by the look of your Blackberry Torch? Then head over to the Colorware site and do a custom paint job on it. Let’s have the official press release teaser to entice you.
Energizer’s Upcoming Qi Charger Brings Us Closer To A Wireless Future
The people who brought us the bunny who keeps going are going right ahead with the new Qi standard for inductive chargers.
T-Mobile G2 Coming With Android 2.2
The new T-Mobile G2 will feature the latest version of Google’s Android OS, Android 2.2 (Froyo) when it goes on sale, it will also feature an 800MHz MSM7x30 processor.
Windows Phone 7 Released To Manufacturing
Microsoft [MSFT] has announced that Windows Phone 7 has now been released to manufacturing, which means that smartphone manufacturers can now start producing Windows Phone 7 smartphones.
Swype Arrives On Symbian Touch Phones
Swype a new method of inputting text on a touch screen device has now arrived on Symbian devices.
Motorola Defy Rugged Android Smartphone
As well as announcing the new Motorola Milestone 2 for Europe, Motorola is launching another new Android smartphone, the Motorola Defy.
Motorola Milestone 2 (Droid 2) Gets Official In Europe
The European version of the popular Motorola Droid 2 has just been announced, and just like the previous version it will be called the Motorola Milestone 2 in Europe.
Palm Unveils webOS 2.0 Beta
Today Palm has finally moved it new webOS 2.0 SDK in to a beta version that includes some very interesting features such as advanced multi-tasking, universal search, Synergy and innovative HTML 5 enhancements.
Orange UK Launches HD Voice (video)
If crystal clear audio while making telephone conversations is important to you, or your current handset provides poor quality audio. You will be pleased to know that Orange UK have just rolled out their new high definition Voice service.
Droid X Users Who Jumped To Install 2.2 Forfeit Official Updates
If you were one of the early adopters and jumped in to upgrade and flash your Droid X using the unofficial Android 2.2 ROM leaked to the Internet. You will not be able to now upgrade to the official update from Motorola.
Samsung Epic 4G Now Available
If you have been waiting to get your hands on the new Samsung Epic 4G, good news as Samsung’s latest Android smartphone is now available from Sprint.
Wirefly Selling HTC EVO 4G Phones On Facebook Today
Wirefly released new that it will be selling a number of HTC EVO 4G phones to Facebook fans today.
Samsung Wave 723 Smartphone
Samsung has added another new smartphone to its range with the launch of the Samsung Wave 723. The Samsung Wave 723 features Samsung’s Bada OS, and has a 3.2 inch LCD display.
Samsung Ships 1 Million Galaxy S Smartphones In US
The Samsung Galaxy S smartphone has been a great success for Samsung so far, it recently went on sale in the US on the 15th of August, and since them Samsung has shipped a total of 1 million Galaxy S smartphones in the US.
Intel Buys Mobile Chip Supplier Infineon
Intel has announced that they are purchasing mobile chip supplier Infineon, who make chips for smartphones like the Apple iPhone, and own a portfolio of products which cover the full range of mobile chips including WiFi, 3G, WiMac and LTE.
Bluetrek Metal evolution Bluetooth headset
Looking for a Bluetooth headset for your iPhone? You can now do so with the Bluetrek Metal evolution Bluetooth headset, where it was specially designed and tuned for the iPhone 4 and 3GS models. After all, this particular model will come in a stylish brushed metallic finish on a reinforced aluminum casing which will complement the iPhone 4 as well as its predecessor, being a perfect match in silver. Not only that, Bluetrek ensures maximum compatibility with Apple’s hot selling smartphone by using a Bluetooth chipset that is from the same manufacturer as the one spotted in iPhones. You will find that the “NoiseLock™” noise cancellation technology might come in handy if you tend to be in noisy environments and yet need to carry out crystal clear conversations all the time. With the included belt clip, it will also embed a mini USB adapter to charge the headset from any standard USB compatible travel charger or car charger. How much does this puppy cost? We’re talking about $59.99, a small price to pay to fashion-coordinate your gizmos.
BlackBerry Curve 3G Arriving On T-Mobile
Blackberry’s 9300 otherwise known as the BlackBerry Curve released earlier this month is now expected to arrive on the T-Mobile network on September 8th according to TmoNews and a “trusty” source.
Android Hardware Chart Compares Specifications For All Android Phones
If you are considering purchasing an Android phone and need a quick reference guide. Portable Electronics Ltd have collated and put together the most comprehensive comparison chart I have seen of all the Android handsets available that should help you discover the one for you.
Novero Announces Pair of Bluetooth Handsfree Kits for Installers
Novero is a company that makes some very nice Bluetooth headsets and hands free devices for talking on your phone while you are driving. The only downside to these devices is that you have to remember to charge them up. Cars that come from the factory with Bluetooth don’t need to charge.
Huawei Ideos U8150 Android 2.2 Phone To Launch At IFA
Huawei will be launching their new Froyo Ideos U8150 phone at the IFS next week on September 2nd.
Apple Blocks iPhone From Green Ranking Scheme
Apparently Apple has blocked its iPhone from being ranked on factors such as its ecological impact of raw materials, manufacturing process and energy efficiency.
Windows Phone 7 Attracts Developers Ahead of Launch
300,000 downloads have already been logged of the Windows Phone 7 beta developers tools according to reports from Microsoft.
RIM Buys Mobile Software Company Cellmania
In an attempt to halt its failing foothold on the smartphone market RIM has invested in the purchase of mobile software company Cellmania who specialise in developing back-end systems for online mobile application stores.
Dell Aero Arrives On AT&T
Yesterday Dell launched its new Dell Aero smartphone which is available to purchase from the Dell website for £299.99.
Corning Gorilla Glass Used in Samsung Galaxy S
The sweet Samsung Galaxy S smartphone is offered on three of the major carriers here in the states under different names. The 4-inch AMOLED screen smartphone has received its DivX certification according to Samsung in an announcement today. That DivX announcement isn’t the only new news that we have spied about the Galaxy S today.
Corning Gorilla Glass Used in Samsung Galaxy S
The sweet Samsung Galaxy S smartphone is offered on three of the major carriers here in the states under different names. The 4-inch AMOLED screen smartphone has received its DivX certification according to Samsung in an announcement today. That DivX announcement isn’t the only new news that we have spied about the Galaxy S today.
