February 13, 2010 by admin
Filed under BlackBerry
You already knew that your BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) can do email, instant messaging, phone calls, and about a hundred other things pretty darn well, right? Did you know it could also save you from a serious gunshot wound? Perhaps even save your life?
Samsung T139 Mayon has been spotted on the company’s website on its way to T-Mobile (NYSE: DT) USA. It’s an entry-level clamshell that targets folks who need an easy-to-use device for basic calling and texting. Features include two screens (internal and external), VGA camera that can take both photos and videos, Bluetooth, aGPS, speakerphone and an HTML browser. That aGPS promises that even some location-based apps will be available with the T139, which is cool to see in a low-end phone. Exact released date is unknown, though.
An image on the Android Dveloper site (click on “Dev Phones”) is apparently the HTC-made successor to the Android Dev Phone 1, and is already in the hands of select Google employees.
Back in November Michael Arrington of TechCrunch reported we would see a super-powered, Google-branded phone in early 2010. Arrington’s reports appear to be getting some serious confirmation as Google employees are tweeting they’re testing new devices running Android 2.1.
December 2, 2009 by admin
Filed under Nokia, Top Stories
Nokia has filed a lawsuit against eight LCD manufacturers accused of collusion and price-fixing. Nokia is hoping to win damages to recover money it overpaid to the various companies for LCD displays for its mobile handsets.
The lawsuit includes Seiko Epson, Hitachi, LG Display, Philips, Samsung, Sharp, Toshiba, and Chunghwa Picture Tubes as defendants. Nokia has not specified the amount of the damages it is seeking, but the alleged collusion covers a ten-year period spanning 1996 to 2006, during which time Nokia claims to have paid inflated prices for the LCD displays.
November 22, 2009 by admin
Filed under BlackBerry
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.
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.
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…
November 10, 2009 by admin
Filed under BlackBerry
At Research in Motion’s BlackBerry Developer Conference Monday, the company made a slew of announcements that aim to boost the platform’s appeal to developers. But more APIs, a better advertisement service and new Adobe and Eclipse toolsets don’t seem too exciting to the average consumer. Fear not, faithful BlackBerry user–there are some enhancements that will directly benefit you. Read on:
Nokia says it will replace for free millions of faulty cellphone chargers that pose a shock hazard to its users. Nokia announced the recall program Monday, reporting the Nokia-branded chargers were manufactured by a third-party supplier, BYD Electronic Company of China. Nokia says the plastic casing surrounding the chargers in question could separate, exposing the unit’s internal components, creatinging a shock hazard.
So it’s not just Bell’s Omnia II that will get the dedicated mobile application for the upcoming Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. Samsung will release the same app (Wireless Olympic Works – WOW) for its other Windows Mobile 6.1 and 6.5 smartphones. As you may know from our previous post, WOW will provide users with up-to-date Olympic news, schedules, results and medal standings.
