T-Mobile to offer Android Smartphone soon: Sources

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FRANKFURT/DUESSELDORF (Reuters) - Deutsche Telekom's T-Mobile unit is set to start selling a mobile phone based on Google Inc's Android software within weeks, according to people familiar with the matter.
"T-Mobile and Google will be making an announcement this month in New York City," two people told Reuters on Wednesday, adding Sept 23 was a likely date for the announcement.
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Posted on Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:47:50 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Nokia Launches N79 Smartphone

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Nokia announced the N79 smartphone that offers a full range of features including 10 pre-loaded N-gauge games and a 5MP camera with a Carl Zeiss lens. The handset features Xpress-on covers, built-in FM transmitter, HSDPA, and Wi-Fi.

The integrated FM transmitter allows users to stream music from the phone to their stereo. The device is compatible with Nokia Maps and Download. A 4GB microSD card is included for storage. The phone will be available in October for EUR 350. Read more

Posted on Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

T-Mobile to offer first Android Smartphone

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(Reuters) - Deutsche Telekom's T-Mobile USA will be the first carrier to offer a mobile phone based on Google Inc's Android software, the New York Times reported, citing people briefed on the company's plans.
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Posted on Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:38:35 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

HTC Touch Smartphone Review

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TheTechLounge published a review of the HTC Touch smartphone.
This is not the latest HTC Touch phone, but still a solid touch screen Windows phone. The latest phones in the touch series are the HTC Touch Diamond and the Touch Pro.

Quote from the review: "For me, Windows Mobile has always been primarily focused on data access, rather than data creation or modification. The Touch excels in this regard. Read more

Posted on Fri, 8 Aug 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

i-Smartphone Circuit Card promises to unlock iPhone 3G

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Hong Kong based Gadget shop Brando just informed us that they now sell a small circuit card that supposedly unlocks the iPhone 3G and many other phones on the SIM card level.
The i-Smartphone 2008 sells for only $20.50. The thin-film card is put together with the SIM card you want to use the iPhone 3G on in the slot.
This sounds way too simple and low-cost that it is hard to believe that this would really unlock the iPhone 3G. Read more

Posted on Tue, 5 Aug 2008 05:41:51 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

HKC G1000 Dual SIM Windows Smartphone

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The HKC G1000 is a Windows smartphone that has dual SIM card support.

The HKC G1000 keeps both SIM cards active and you can receive and make calls on each one.
Dual Sim card phones have been rather basic phones, but more and more smartphones are now available that support two SIM cards. SpecialPhones has several Dual SIM Cards in their offering. Read more

Posted on Tue, 27 May 2008 17:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sharp Willcom 03 Windows Smartphone

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Sharp and Willcom introduce the Willcom 03 Windows smartphone in Japan.

The Sharp Willcom 03 has some interesting user interface gimmicks. Besides the slide out QWERY keyboard the Willcom 03 has split touchscreen. The lower part can switch between a key and a media button layout. Read more

Posted on Mon, 26 May 2008 07:16:42 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Asus P527 GPS Smartphone Review

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Today we are checking out a smartphone that features GPS and more from Asus called the Asus P527. This phone has some very interesting GPS software that comes with the device.

The drawbacks are that the maps are out of date and the phone has a high retail price. If you are in the market for a new, unlocked GPS enabled smartphone you might want to check out the Asus P527 review. Read more

Posted on Wed, 14 May 2008 13:27:12 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

BlackBerry Thunder Touchscreen Smartphone Rumor

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BlackBerry is rumored since last year that they are working on a touchscreen phone to really go head to head with the Apple iPhone. Last year one rumor suggested that the BlackBerry 9000 will be a touchscreen phone. Well that has proven as false, as the BlackBerry 9000 aka Bold has a QWERTY keyboard and just got announced this week.

The latest BlackBerry touchscreen phone rumor is that the codename for it is BlackBerry Thunder and it is scheduled for Q3 2008. Read more

Posted on Tue, 13 May 2008 23:32:43 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

i-mate Ultimate 8150 Smartphone Review

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Tweaktown published a review of the i-mate Ultimate 8150 Smartphone.

Quote from the review: "i-mate might not be the most prolific of the Windows Mobile device brands out there, but the company has been around since 2001 and is based in Dubai. In the early days i-mate used to re-brand HTC devices, but that stopped a few years ago and i-mate started designing its own devices. Read more

Posted on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

LG sexy Smartphone Line-up for CTIA 2008 revealed

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LG Electronics announced its smartphone line-up for the CTIA 2008 show in Las Vegas. If the touchscreen and QWERTY keyboard boasting smartphone are not sexy enough for you, the new LG models sure are.

LG will show this week at the CTIA 2008 the LG-CU920, LG-VX9100, LG-VX9900, LG-AX830, LG-KF700 and LG-KF510.
Of course LG will also still show their well selling Voyager LG-VX10000 and Venus LG-VX8800. Read more

Posted on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:02:52 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

E-TEN Glofiish X800 Smartphone Review

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Tweaktown got their hands on the E-TEN Glofiish X800 Smartphone and published a review.

Quote from the review: "A little while ago we took a look at the Glofiish X650 from E-TEN and although it had a wide range of good features, the package as a whole had us feeling it was a bit overpriced. The reason for this is the X800, the bigger brother to the X6x0-series, as it’s not much more expensive than the X650 and still manages to add a wide range of extra functionality which we think you’d want in the first place if you’re spending this kind of cash on your Smartphone. Read more

Posted on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

CEA Says Demand for Entertainment and Data will Drive Smartphone Sales

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According to CEA, the guys behind the annual CES show, consumer demand for entertainment and data services will continue to drive smartphone sales. CEA released a new study today called Wireless Phone Data and Entertainment Services, which found that 40% of American adults plan to purchase a new wireless handset in 2008.

The study shows that only 11% of adult owners say they own a smartphone, but CEA says that number will grow in the future. "While smartphones were once mostly for business use, they are becoming mainstream, as new wireless services like navigation and Internet access are included in more handsets," said Steve Koenig, CEA's Senior Manager of Industry Analysis. "These devices will slowly but surely supplant standard handsets." Read more

Posted on Thu, 6 Mar 2008 12:37:02 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Firefox Mobile to come to Smartphones in 2008

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Mozilla has apparently started negotiations with carriers to see if they are interested in the Firefox Mobile browser.

Opera is already out there and competes with the Microsoft Explorer on Smartphones. I'm thinking Firefox maybe a little late to the game here. Read more

Posted on Mon, 3 Mar 2008 04:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Symbian Smartphone Sales surge, but the OS is a dead End

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Symbian announced impressive numbers yesterday for Symbian OS smartphone sales in 2007. The company sold 77.3m Symbian OS licenses in 2007.

The current Symbian OS licensees include the following mobile handset makers: Fujitsu, LG, Mitsubishi, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, Sharp, and Sony Ericsson.

Despite these impressive numbers, I still stick to the opinion I wrote over a year ago that only Desktop operating systems will have a future on mobile phones. Read more

Posted on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

E-TEN Glofiish X650 GPS Smartphone Review

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Tweaktown published a review of the E-TEN Glofiish X650 GPS Smartphone.

Quote from the review: "The front of the X650 is home to a 2.8-inch 640x480 LCD display which can display 65k colours, and this is the first of the upgrades compared to the X600. This is definitely a step above most other Windows Mobile 6 Professional devices and something we hope other manufacturers will follow suit on. Read more

Posted on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

LG LG-KT610 Symbian Smartphone at MWC 2008

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LG Electronics introduces the LG-KT610 Symbian smartphone at the Mobile World Congress 2008 (MWC 2008) in Barcelona.

The LG LG-KT610 is a GPS-enabled, candy bar style 3G HSDPA phone is featuring a 2.4 inch color screen VGA screen and QWERTY keyboard. Read more

Posted on Sun, 10 Feb 2008 10:56:59 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

JoikuSpot Makes Symbian S60 Smartphones into HotSpots

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Joikusoft announced its JoikuSpot software solution today that turns Symbian S60 smartphones into Wi-Fi hotspots for free. The software is available for download at no charge.

After installing the software S60 smartphones can share the 3G Internet connection wirelessly over any WLAN with any other compatible device like a laptop. When the software is on the Wi-Fi hotspot can be discovered by any WLAN equipped device. Read more

Posted on Tue, 5 Feb 2008 09:24:03 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Garmin nuvifone Smartphone

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GPS gadget company Garmin enters the mobile phone business with the nuvifone.

The Garmin nuvifone is an all-in-one, sleek and slim, touchscreen smartphone that combines a premium phone, mobile web-browser, and GPS personal navigator. Read more

Posted on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:20:17 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Smartphones Were Most Returned Holiday Items

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A study released by Opinion Research Corporation has revealed that smartphones were the most returned item after the holiday season. According to the study 21% of the smartphones gifted this holiday season were returned to the store.

The study specifically states that these numbers do not count the iPhone and RIM Blackberry devices. "The inability to understand the product setup process was cited as the primary reason consumers returned their Smartphone," said Kevin Wood, VP and Senior Technology Analyst with Opinion Research Corporation. Read more

Posted on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:22:53 CST | by Shane McGlaun

New Samsung SPH-M4650 Windows Smartphone

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Samsung announces the SPH-M4650 Windows running touchscreen smartphone.

The 14mm thin Samsung SPH-M4650 runs on the 624MHz high-PXA300 CPU from Marvell Corp. and Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional.
Samsung highlights the vibration touch feedback feature of the SPH-M4650.

Other features of the SPH-M4650 include 2.8 inch LCD screen and a DMB TV tuner. Read more

Posted on Mon, 5 Nov 2007 02:30:30 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr