Low-end ZTE E520 caught on FCC on its way to MetroPCS
April 27, 2010 by admin
Filed under Technology
Thanks to the good ol’ FCC, we know a new phone is heading to MetroPCS (NYSE: PCS). It’s the ZTE E520 which won’t impress many with its feature set. We’re talking about a low-end candybar that’s good enough for texting in calling. It comes with a tri-band CDMA radio, and we guess Bluetooth connectivity, some media playback capability, and the ability to sing along some of the carrier’s services such as MetroWeb.
Wondershare releases video conversion tools for the iPad
April 27, 2010 by admin
Filed under Business, Technology
China-based Wondershare Software wants to bank on the iPad. Hence they’ve released two applications that convert (optimize) any video for the 9.7-inch 1024×768 pixels screen of Apple (NSDQ: AAPL)’s tablet.
The two applications are called DVD to iPad Converter and iPad Video Converter. The former uses DVD as a source, whereas the latter deals with various video files. Both produce a video clip that’s optimized for watching on the iPad.
LG launches SU2300 and SU950/KU9500 Android smartphones in South Korea; Confuses the world with its naming scheme
April 27, 2010 by admin
Filed under LG, Top Stories
LG has launched two new Android and Snapdragon powered smartphones – LG-SU2300 and LG-SU950/KU9500.
The first of the two is the same device as the LG2300 aka Aloha, which we knew is coming since the beginning of April. For some reason, the Korean company decided to use a different name for its domestic market. I assume that’s because their Korea-slated phones come with T-DMB mobile TV functionality.
Nokia N8 officially announced [$495, shipping in Q3; Update: Non removable battery]
April 27, 2010 by admin
Filed under TOP Ranking
The Nokia (NYSE: NOK) N8, which we’ve known about, and seen, for a few months already, is finally official. Due to hit “select markets” in Q3 of this year for 370 EUR ($495), it’s the first Symbian^3 handset from Nokia, and the first to feature a 12 megapixel camera plus 720p video shooting, but sadly at 25 fps, not 30 fps. The camera is something we’re eager to test out since Nokia say it has a “large sensor that rivals those found in compact digital cameras”. The N8 will also have built in software that allows users to edit their HD videos. Additional features, again things we’ve known about for a while now: Dolby Digital Plus, multi touch, flick scrolling, and pinch to zoom.
Gorillaz to get its own iPhone game – Escape to the Plastic Beach
April 21, 2010 by admin
Filed under Business, Technology
It’s getting a practice for the modern bands and musicians to have their own branded iPhone apps these days. Linkin Park, P!nk, Eminem, Justin Bieber are just some of the artists that “went iPhone.” Now we have another band joining the pack – Gorillaz, which is about to launch the game titled Escape to the Plastic Beach in the AppStore.
T-Mobile UK’s users to get free trial movie streaming service with the HTC Desire purchase
Video delivery platform company Saffron Digital is bringing its video service to T-Mobile (NYSE: DT) UK’s HTC Desire in partnership with Warner Bros. As a result, T-Mobile customers purchasing the HTC Desire in the first month will be granted access to two complimentary Warner Bros movies from a list of eight titles, which include Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince, and The Hangover.
Microsoft Germany unveils KIN One and KIN Two specs!
April 21, 2010 by admin
Filed under Business, Top Stories
Thanks to the good folks of Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) Germany, we know the full specs of two Microsoft KIN devices. As you know, the KIN Two is a better one, but just how better – you’re about to find out.
Android-powered Garminfone officially announced for T-Mobile USA; Coming “later this spring”
April 21, 2010 by admin
Filed under TOP Ranking
T-Mobile (NYSE: DT) USA announced a new Android-powered smartphone – Garminfone. As you can guess for yourself, the focus of this all-touchscreen device is navigation, powered by Garmin’s award-winning software.
HTC Droid Incredible Available for Pre-Order: Early Reviews Positive
April 20, 2010 by admin
Filed under Top Stories
Verizon’s second flagship Droid smartphone, the HTC Incredible, is now available for pre-orders, on a two-year contract for $200. Verizon says the first deliveries should arrive on April 29, if ordered online before 4 p.m. local time by April 28.
Firefox, Bolt and NetFront probably won’t follow Opera to iPhone
April 20, 2010 by admin
Filed under Technology, Top Stories
The big news of the last week was – Opera Mini is in the AppStore. Soon afterwards, it hit the first spot in top lists of AppStores worldwide, and then we heard Skyfire is ready to follow the example.
That made me wonder – what’s happening with other mobile web browser developers such as Mozilla (Firefox), Bitstream (BOLT) and ACCESS (NetFront)? Do they plan to release their own iPhone apps?