Posted on 23 July 2008
The Openmoko Neo Freerunner will be distributed by Koolu, a Canada-based company set on bringing these open handsets into the mainstream. What's interesting is Openmoko is generally respected for what they do. Their Linux-based handsets are innovative but there's just one problem: no one is buying them.
To help remedy that, Koolu has signed on to bring the Neo Freerunner ...
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Posted on 23 July 2008
On Monday, the Motorola V750 Adventure made it official: it is now a part of the Verizon Wireless network. And it's rather impressive. It's slim, sleek and has all of the features you crave. For instance, it actually meets military specs so this cell phone can take a real beating. Not that you'd want to throw it around or anything, ...
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Posted on 22 July 2008
The highly anticipated Samsung i788 seems to be right around the corner now with an estimated release date sometime in October and a brand new name: Blackjack III.
But this is no Blackjack, well, at least not as we know them today. The Blackjack I and II were thinner, for starters. It also has a pointer device instead of a ...
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Posted on 22 July 2008
The 5th edition of the Symbian S60 platform has been long-awaited, but it looks like you can finally get a bird's eye view of what the new OS will offer. However, initial response has been a bit lackluster, with many noting how very much the S60 with Touch looks like the regular old S60.
Likewise, at this point in time, anyway, ...
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Posted on 22 July 2008
Good news for Sprint Touch and Mogul users. Looks like you're finally getting the Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrade! But what does this mean for you?
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For Touch users, the update includes EV-DO Rev. A, Sprint Navigation, an onscreen QWERTY keyboard and integrated Opera. However, the Mogul gets the same updates along with the ...
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Posted on 22 July 2008
The iPhone 3G and the Blackberry Bold are often talked about in the same sentence. Whether this is because they offer similar functionality, or it's merely the latest device war remains to be seen. Even so, there are a few aspects to discuss when holding the devices side by side.
When it comes to appearances, the iPhone is always going to ...
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Posted on 22 July 2008
To coincide with the announcement of three new Walkman phones, the W902, W595 and W302, a whole slew of new accessories were also announced by Sony Ericsson to further spruce up your music listening options.
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First up are three new sets of speakers, including the MBS-200, MBS-400 and MPS-100.
The MBS-200 are wireless ...
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Posted on 22 July 2008
Today, Sony Ericsson announced three brand new Walkman phones--the W902, W595 and W302--sure to catch many an eye.
The W902 Walkman features the 8GB Memory Stick Micro, which allows you to carry over 8,000 songs with you at any time. Plus, you can move between media for great video quality and take clear stills with the 5 megapixel camera.
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Posted on 21 July 2008
While the iPhone 3G hangs in the balance of availability and its battery life remains in question, one thing can be said for certain: it's fast.
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I'm not just talking your typical, application-running fast. I mean the Internet. And to be specific, MobileSafari is lightning quick. Clicking on links brings you to ...
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Posted on 21 July 2008
It's a lovely thing: the prospect of high speed Internet access while you're flying over the Atlantic. I know I want it on my iPhone, that's for sure. But up until now, that dream has yet to be truly fulfilled. Aircell hopes to change that.
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For their next big upgrade, Aircell will be ...
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