Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:42:36 GMT

Blackberry Storm 9530 ready to take the world by Storm

Recently we have witnessed leaked images, docs and specifications of the Blackberry Storm and all the leaked information points towards a device that might prove to be a huge hit amongst business and consumer users alike. The device also looks quite impressive in the leaked images. Here are the latest technical specifications of the Verizon Blackberry Storm 9530.

Network: EVDO Rev A: (1900/800 MHz),
GSM/GPRS/EDGE: (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
UTMS/HSDPA/HSUPA: 2100MHZ
Size: 112.52 x 62.2 x 13.95 mm
Display: 3.25 inches HVGA+ with Multi-touch and Gesture Touch (480x360)
Camera: 3.2 MP camera with vanity mirror
Memory: 1GB flash for media, 192 MB Ram
Browser: Full HTML browser
Multimedia: 3.5mm jack, bluetooth stereo, Rhapsody OTA purchase and tethered subscription capable
Battery: 1400mAh
Expected Release date: Mid November

Source: Into Mobile Posted by: Umair Khalid      Read more     Source

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:57:26 GMT

Nokia 5800

Look out, iPhone, you may have a little competition going from Nokia. The Nokia 5800 is powered by a new operating system known as the S60 5th edition.

It has a 3.2 inch touchscreen that uses a stylus. It comes with Wi-Fi connectivity, GPS navigation, and is HSDPA compatible. As for memory, it has 8GB intneral, and a microSDHC memory card slot. The camera is a 3.2 megapixel number with an autofocus Carl Ziess lens and LED flash.

The Nokia 5800 with XpressMusic should be available in this quarter for a price of $392.

Source Posted by: Mark Rollins      Read more     Source

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:41:41 GMT

A Unique and Stylish QWERTY Clamshell Device

Sprint will be launching the unique LG Lotus in October, which is a stylish and unique QWERTY clamshell device inspired by ladies makeup accessories. Due to its unique and chic form factor it also recieved he prestigious Red Dot Design Award. It will be available in Textured Purple and Satin Black colours for $149.99 on a two-year contract. All in all a perfect fashion device for all the messaging freaks out there.

Here are the specifications:

Network: CDMA 800/1900
Size: 84 x 61 x 18 mm, Weight: 105 g
Display: Main Screen 262k TFT colors (240 x 320 pixels), External Screen 65K TFT colors (176 x 220 pixels)
Camera: 2 MP with Zoom and Video Recorder
Connectivity: GPRS, Bluetooth 2.0,
Memory: microSD / TransFlash
Applications: Sprint Music, Sprint TV, Sprint Radio, Sprint Navigation, Email (POP3 / IMAP4 / SMTP), IM(AOL / Windows Live / Yahoo!), Wireless Backup

Source: Mobiledia Posted by: Umair Khalid      Read more     Source

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:28:26 GMT

ASUS P552w Windows Smartphone announced

ASUS has recently announced a cool looking Windows Mobile Smartphone known as the P552w. The ASUS P552w will come with some powerful features including a skinned User Interface called "Glide" utilizing a proprietary technology called "Gester," which allows users to navigate using slides of the finger, pinching, and flicks. ASUS has also added some proprietary software into the device included EziPhoto and EziMusic. ASUS also claims that the P552w will also come with "seamless Google integration".

Here are the initial features:

Processor: 624MHz CPU
OS: Windows Mobile 6.1
Display: 240 x 320 QVGA Touch Screen display
Memory: 256MB of flash memory, 128MB of DDR, support for microSD / SDHC cards
Connectivity: HSDPA / UMTS, 802.11b/g WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP

All in all a device worth checking out when it is launched.

Source: Engadget Posted by: Umair Khalid      Read more     Source

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:20:08 GMT

Sony Ericsson TM506 available now on T-Mobile

The trendy HSDPA Clamshell device Sony Ericsson TM506 is first ever 3G phone to be offered on T-Mobile's network. It is available now in T-Mobile outlets and online store on a two year contract costing $80 after $50 dollar rebate.

Here are the details:

Network: Triband GSM 850/1800/1900 MHz, Dual-Band UMTS 1700/2100 & 2100 MHz
Dimensions: 3.4 ounces weight, 3.7 x 1.9 x 0.69 inches size
Camera: 2.0 Megapixel Camera
Connectivity: GSM, GRPS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, Bluetooth 2.0 A2DP
GPS: Built in aGPS, TeleNav® Navigator
Others: Music player, Media Center, IM (AOL, Yahoo, Windows Live, Google Talk), RSS Feeds, MyFaves-enabled, udio Postcard, Quicksend, Mobile Backup (T-Mobile Address Book)
Standby Time: Up to 250 hours GSM, up to 250 hours UMTS
Talk Time: Up to 9.5 hours GSM, up to 3.5 hours UMTS

Source: Mobile Crunch Posted by: Umair Khalid      Read more     Source

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:21:07 GMT

Free Widgets for your Blackberry

If you are looking for some free widgets for your Blackberry device that will provide you with up to date information, news and entertainment then look no further.

The Zumobi widget platform brings a number of cool widgets/tiles including Entertainment, Finance, News, Sports, Travel, Weather, Shopping and many more for Blackberry devices. The new Tile Creation Wizard also gives Blackberry users the power to create their own widgets by using any Web content of their liking. Currently Zumobi supports Blackberry Pearl, Blackberry Curve and Blackberry 8800 series devices operating systems 4.2 and above.

Read more about it here or get it on www.zumobi.com

Source: Into Mobile Posted by: Umair Khalid      Read more     Source

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:45:50 GMT

New Palm Treo 800w available on Sprint Network

Sprint has recently announced the availability of the new sleek and powerful Palm Treo 800w, which features the Windows Mobile 6.1 Operating System instead of Palm's own Operating System. The device also comes with built-in GPS, high speed EV-DO internet connection with peak download rates of 3.1 Mbps and upload rates of 1.8 Mbps, Outlook email with Microsoft Direct Push Technology, document viewer and document editor. It is available now for $249.99 after discounts and rebates on a two-year contract.

Will Palm be able to make a come back with this device? Well we will have to wait and see.

Here are the details:

Network: CDMA 850 / 1900
OS: Windows Mobile 6.1
Size: 112 x 58 x 19 mm, Weight: 142 g
Display: 65000 colors TFT Touch Screen (320 x 320 pixels)
Camera: 2 Megapixel (1280 x 1024 pixels) with Flash, Zoom and Video Recorder
Memory: 170MB internal memory with microSD support
Connectivity: EV-DO, WiFi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, USB
Navigation: Full QWERTY Keypad, Touch Screen
GPS: Built in GPS with maps, point-to-point directions and point-of-interest (POI) searches for locations
Others: Outlook Mobile with Push Email, Internet Explorer Mobile, Handwriting Recognition, Document Viewer/Editor
Battery: 1150 mAh Li-Ion Posted by: Umair Khalid      Read more     Source

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:42:11 GMT

Three Cool New Phones

Nothing fashion-related or sexy, but definitely hitting a cord with anyone who's an iPhone hater or otherwise! The Blackberry Bold has made quite a buzz, and even I'm starting to think it's cool. Get ready for a mid-August release, since it's got FCC approval, it's getting closer and closer to our hot little hands! Posted by: Meieli Sawyer Detoni      Read more     Source

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:08:23 GMT

HTC Diamond Smartphone VS Samsung Omnia Smartphone

The HTC Touch Diamond and Samsung i900 Omnia are two devices that go head to head with the iPhone 3G in terms of features and specification and are expected to give a tough competition to the successor of Apple's trend setting device.

GSM Arena has recently posted a detailed review comparing the HTC Touch Diamond and Samsung i900 Omnia. I personally think that it will be unfair to say which device wins and which loses as both devices have their own strengths and weaknesses. I would also have to say that choosing one device over the other is sheer matter of personal preference and judgement. Posted by: Umair Khalid      Read more     Source

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:14:46 GMT

Now Selling all across the US

LG's state of the art device, the LG Dare VX9700 is now officially available in the US on Verizon Wireless. It is available for $199 after $50 rebate on a 2-year contract, $249 after $50 rebate on a 1-year contract, and $409 full retail on Verizon's on-line web store and TeleSales division. This device is all set to compete with the likes of Samsung Instinct and iPhone 3G.

Here are the detailed specifcations:

Network: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA
Dimensions: 4.1x2.2x0.5 inches, 3.76 oz
Display: 3 inch WQVGA touch screen with Tactile Feedback (240x400 Pixels)
Camera: 3.2 Megapixel Camera & Camcorder with SmartPic Technology and Face Detection
Connectivity: EVDO, Bluetooth, USB
Memory: microSD
Navigation:Enhanced Touch Screen with Virtual QWERTY Keyboard
Others: HTML Web Browser, V CAST Music, V CAST Video

More Information here

Source: Phone Arena Posted by: Umair Khalid      Read more     Source

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:08:04 GMT

Samsung F480: A Dream Phone

Ignorance is bliss. This is true. A couple of weeks ago I received the Samsung F480 to review and now I must confess that I can’t look at a phone in the same way again. Launched this month, the F480 or the Tocca as its also known is the latest addition to the Samsung family and in short I loved it! It''s everything I want in a phone:

1. The menu is so simple to use its practically childproof and although the touch screen is admittedly fiddly at first, it didn''t take long for me to get used to it.

Posted by: Michele Obi      Read more     Source

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:06:46 GMT

The Camera That's Also A Phone

Wow, cell phones with a digital camera feature are still relatively new, and now we have what can only be described as a digital camera with telephone features.

Alexander Graham Bell could never have envisioned this device that replaces a bag full of gizmos and is available at a reasonable price.

Oh, did I mention that this camera/phone is also a GPS device?

With the Sony Ericsson Cybershot C905 digital camera cell phone you can get directions to your destination, listen to the stereo FM radio along the way, take pictures and videos when you get there, and then call your friends and email them the pictures and videos.

By the way the image sensor is 8.1 mega pixels and it has a true Xenon tube flash.

Here's all the details and specs of the Sony Ericsson Cybershot C905 camera phone.

Take a camera, or now, a high quality cell phone with you whenever possible, and look around, you'll find a picture somewhere.

Source:www.mobilewhack.com Posted by: jim      Read more     Source

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:20:32 GMT

Blackberry Curve 8830 now available in the US

Sprint has officially launched the Blackberry Curve 8830 a few days before the rumored launching date and it is available for $179 on a two year contract. The launch comes soon after Verizon officially launched the same device for $170 also on a two year contract.

The device would off course be compatible with Sprint services like Sprint TV, Sprint Music Store and Sprint OnDemand on Sprint Network and Verizon services like VCAST TV and VZ Navigator on Verizon Network. Posted by: Umair Khalid      Read more     Source

Fri, 09 May 2008 02:01:07 GMT

New stylish LG KM380 music phone

LG keeps hitting the world with some cool phones and the LG KM380 is no exception. LG has unleashed its new stylish & slim KM380 music device which features a unique clamshell form factor. Unlike other clamshell devices the flip covers only the keypad instead of covering both the keypad and the screen. The flip also features an innovative five way navigation keypad that allows you to control your music without having to open the flip.

It also comes with an audio enhancing "Restoration technology" by Mark Levinson that makes sure that there is no deterioration in the quality of MP3 files. All in all a must have music device for all music lovers. For the moment it is only available in China for around 200 dollars. More information coming soon....

Source: Slashphone Read more of "Introducing the new stylish LG KM380 music phone" Posted by: Umair Khalid      Read more     Source

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:55:41 GMT

Mobile Phones and Nickel Allergy

© Daveybot Remember nickel allergy? It is an allergy to metals (most metals have nickel!) wherein direct skin contact can lead to itching and rashes.

Mobile phones can be a cause of nickel allergy too.

According to Slash Gear:

If you've ever felt a bit itchy after messing with your cellphone or iPod for a while, you might have to face facts that you're a bit allergic to technology. I have a slight nickel allergy, but luckily my ears and hands can handle it. Whereas my neck and wrists will break out in a rash over almost nothing. Well apparently those with a nickel allergy are the ones that need to worry.

There is cause for worry but this is something that can easily be resolved. Like opting for a a model of mobile phone that has outer rubber or some kind of plastic coated to the metal house.

Like I do. Yes, I have nickel allergy too! ;-)

And if you really cannot resist the mobile phone with a metal finish, then you can easily buy the so called cellphone condoms that are all abound these days. Yes, the cellphone condom is a like an extra, thin, rubber housing that you cover the body of your cellphone with. That way direct skin contact of the metal will be prevented. Unless of course you have rubber allergy! But then, that is another story. Posted by: Gloria Gamat      Read more     Source

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:30:21 GMT

Nokia 5320 and Nokia 5220

Nokia has recently announced that its two new XpressMusic devices would be available in Q3 of 2008. The Nokia 5220 is a device for the masses based on the Symbian Series S40 platform and has a unique and edgy design. Whereas the Nokia 5320 is a high end device based on the Symbian Series 60 platform, has a dynamic design and comes with a 3G social entertainment Package.

Here are the detailed specifications of both devices. Posted by: Umair Khalid      Read more     Source

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:39:39 GMT

Keep your RIM Blackberry healthy and happy

Your Blackberry device is just like your PC and behaves exactly like it. Storing more and more data on your device can reduce its performance and slow it up considerably. Here is a list of things that you can do to keep your Blackberry device up and running at optimum health.

1. Delete all Unnecessary Applications: You might have installed more applications than you actually need on your Blackberry device. Your Blackberry would run faster and perform better if you keep only those applications that you actually use.

2. Delete all Unimportant text and email messages: Having old and unimportant text and email messages on your device can consume too much space and memory. Therefore it is good idea to delete such messages from your device.

3. Make use of Content Compression to free up space and memory: Your Blackberry comes with a feature called "Content Compression". You can use it to compress all your Blackberry data including messages, contacts, calendar entries, tasks, and memos and free up memory. Posted by: Umair Khalid      Read more     Source

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:35:44 GMT

Samsung and AT&T Unite with Access

It is very fitting that Samsung has called their newest phone the Access. Since this is Samsung's first foray into AT&T territory, the phone gives special access to a lot of things not seen on other Samsung phones.

For example, an Access user has full access to AT&T mobile TV, Video Share, and Mobile Music. The phone also has other great features, such as Bluetooth, microSD slot, as well as a 1.3 Megapixel camera with video.

So far, there is no word on the price, but the Access is planned to be released sometime in May.

Source Posted by: Mark Rollins      Read more     Source

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:06:16 GMT

The Samsung Anycall Haptic Phone

Samsung has recently announced its Anycall Haptic Touch Screen phone. It is like a living phone as it stimulates the sense of touch, hearing and sight. It features Samsung's new TouchWiz User Interface which allows users to create and modify their own phone desktop through the use of Widgets. It also features a 2 Megapixels camera, 3.2 inch display & Bluetooth connectivity. Expected to be priced around US $700.

Via: Mobile Whack Posted by: Umair Khalid      Read more     Source

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:08:16 GMT

Nokia Morph

The Nokia Phone is one hot gadget. It uses Nano technology to self-clean its surface and can be charged with solar energy. It also has integrated sensors, not to mention quite the cool headset feature as well. This phone, recently featured at the MOMA in New York, can be bent and stretched into many shapes by the user. You could fold it to fit in your pocket, and then stretch it out when using it to view smaller details. Frankly, the idea's quite hard for me to grasp, since it's quite otherworldy indeed! Time for a trip to the Museum of Modern Art, and fast.

Check out the Nokia Morph here. Posted by: Meieli Sawyer Detoni      Read more     Source

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:46:22 GMT

New iPhone cases

Why should your iPod have all the cool cases? Griffin has now released two of their most popular cases for the iPhone. For the rugged individual, there''s the multi-purpose Courier which is made of compression-molded EVA outer jacket for abrasion-resistant durability and can either wrap around the strap of your backpack or bag (up to 4 inches wide), or be secured by a industrial-strength hook & loop closure (see photo above). The detachable case fits iPod classic/iPod with video and iPod touch, and your precious iPhone. With a hidden zipper pocket for key, money, ID, and a second flapped pocket for sync cable, earphones, or whatever you need, this utiilty case is all you need to carry. 34.99 at Griffin.; now $24.01 at Amazon.

My iPhone had been envious of my iPod''s stylish Reflect case, but is now sporting its own. Made of a durable polycarbonate shell that surrounds the face of your iPhone with seamless, chrome-like protection, and a rubberized matte black back, it protects while still giving you access to all the controls of your iPhone. At $24.99 it''s a great way to dress up your iPhone.

Posted by: Sarah      Read more     Source

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:36:20 GMT

Pink BlackBerry Pearl 8130

The ad for the new BlackBerry Pearl asks "Are you confident enough to wear pink?" Funny, that''s how I''ve always felt about my pink-hued gadgets - I don''t need to have industrial looking (read: black) technology to be taken seriously. I want functionality and style, thank you very much.

I decorated my first BlackBerry with jewel-like rhinestones, and you can be sure no one in the AOL meetings accidentally picked mine up. Much later I graduated to the Curve, a wonderful machine, that I kept holstered in a classic pink leather holder.

But it wasn''t until the introduction of the Pearl, its smaller size and "lifestyle" features like television, music players, cameras and Facebook social-networking software that the BlackBerry appealed to a broader audience. Up to this point, my daughter Mackenzie had turned up her nose at my BlackBerry, which didn''t pass the most important test for a teenager, which seems to be the ability to put a gadget in the pocket of their jeans. When she saw my spiffy review unit of the Pearl, she had to have it.

Now they''ve improved on the basic model with the 8130, which is a lovely metallic blush, and features an improved camera (2.0 megapixels), video capabilities, full email and web browsing, a music player (player reads MP3, WMA, and AAC files and displays album art), Bluetooth, AND an expandable memory (up to 8GB.) Like it''s predecessor, it features SureType QWERTY keyboard technology - which you either love or hate. (My daughter is a wiz at typing on it, so there you go.). Posted by: Sarah      Read more     Source

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:52:01 GMT

Malware Attacks Nokia Handsets

A new worm targeting the Symbian OS has launched an attacks on cell phone networks. The worm, called SymbOS/Beselo.A!worm, is able to run on Symbian S60 enabled phones. This includes Nokia 6600, 6630, 6680, 7610, N70 and N72 handsets. The worm is disguised as an MMS message with a name like Sex.mp3 or Beauty.jpg, Such names tempt users into downloading the malicious file. Once installed, it harvests all the phone numbers in the phones contact list and sends them an MMS with the worm. It also sends itself to several generated numbers as well-all located in China and from the same cellular service provider.

Gulliaum Lovet, manager of Fortinet's Threat Response Team, found the worm and told Techworld:
"It is actual spreading in the wild," said Lovet, "although numbers are still pretty low." He confirmed that the worm only affects Symbian S60 enabled devices. When you want to seed or inject worm in the wild, then you may want to seed in high populated areas," he continued. "The Chinese mobile operator concerned is the largest in the world with 300 million users, so maybe the virus writers thought it would be a good idea to go for mobiles in highly populated areas."
Cell phone malware is still relatively rare, but appears to be increasing. Posted by: Sue Walsh      Read more     Source