Here we go again; another Research In Motion (RIM) prototype device exposed on the Internet loooong before the BlackBerry-maker intended. This time around it’s the upcoming BlackBerry Pearl 9100, or, as it was codenamed, the BlackBerry Striker/Stratus.
Pure Digital Sensia radio goes on Facebook, Twitter
A WORLD-first digital radio that lets users access social networking sites Facebook and Twitter is about to go on sale in Australia.
The makers of the Sensia, which also has a virtual keyboard, claim it will change the face of radio.
BlackBerry Pearl 9100 Exposed Early
November 22, 2009 by admin
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AT&T’s Verizon ‘Map’ Suit a Risky Necessity, Lawyer Says
November 22, 2009 by admin
Filed under Technology
Although AT&T’s false-advertising lawsuit against Verizon is a major risk for the company, intellectual property attorney Thomas Zellerbach thinks it’s one worth taking.
Zellerbach’s reasoning is simple: Verizon’s “There’s a Map for That” ads are doing “a world of hurt” to AT&T and the company needs to take whatever steps it can to get them off the air.
Sprint offering YouMail visual voicemail service to BlackBerry and Android smartphone users for free
November 22, 2009 by admin
Filed under Top Stories
Sprint (NYSE: S) users with BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) and Android smartphones can now use YouMail-powered visual voicemail service free of charge. You know how it works, right? Just like on the iPhone, plus more:
Texter-friendly Pantech Impact launched by AT&T; Could be yours for 100 bucks on a contract
November 22, 2009 by admin
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AT&T (NYSE: T) has added a new texter-friendly device in its portfolio – Pantech Impact. The phone comes with both full QWERTY keyboard and numeric keypad, which [numeric keypad] interestingly sports haptic-enabled keys. Rest of the specs include a 3G radio, GPS, music player, camera that can take both photos and videos, email and IM clients.
O2: free broadband with iPhone
November 12, 2009 by admin
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O2 is offering free home broadband for iPhone customers buying an internet tethering bolt on
O2 is offering free fixed line broadband for Apple iPhone customers purchasing the 3GB internet tethering bolt on before December 31.
Nokia N900 begins shipping
However initial shipments set to fill pre-order volumes, meaning device will not make it to stores until later in the month
Nokia has said that shipments of 3G internet tablet the N900, which began yesterday, would fill pre-order volumes, meaning the device would not be in retail outlets until later this month.
Apple Becomes World’s Most Profitable Handset Vendor in Q3 2009
According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, Apple became the world’s most profitable handset vendor in Q3 2009. Nokia slipped into second position, as margins have been hit hard by both the economic downturn and a stagnant presence in the United States.
DROID ERIS By HTC Available Exclusively From Verizon Wireless
Basking Ridge, NJ and Bellevue, WA — Beginning Nov. 6, DROID ERIS™ by HTC will invade Verizon Wireless Communications Stores across the United States, bringing the power of the Android™ platform and the Verizon Wireless network together. DROID ERIS by HTC combines the popular Android platform with HTC Sense™, a user experience from HTC that makes it easy for customers to stay close to one another and create an individualized mobile experience tailored specifically to their needs.
Rugged Motorola Quantico lands on MetroPCS
MetroPCS (NYSE: PCS) will be adding (in Q4) a new rugged handset in its offering – the Motorola (NYSE: MOT) Quantico, which BTW is already available on other smaller carrier – US Cellular. The mil-spec 810F compliance that’s included in-box means Moto’s baby can resist water dunks, heat and dust, all while providing users with a 3G connectivity (EV-DO) over 800 and 1900 MHz frequencies. Rest of the specs (aside from the mentioned 3G radio) includes a low-end 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth connectivity support, GPS and a microSD memory card slot.
In a nutshell, nothing too exciting, except in case you’re looking for a super dependable yet kinda dumb-ish clamshell. Otherwise, keep looking…