Nokia jumps on location-based mobile social networking bandwagon with Nokia Chat

 14.07.2008 22:17   engadgetmobile.com

Filed under: Software, Nokia, Symbian Services like Loopt and Whrrl are trying to break the door down on a potentially huge new market by convincing phone users that it's totally cool for your friends to know exactly where you are at any given time. Potentially scary, yes, but the benefits are obvious -- and when all the security and privacy issues have been squared away, it could be a big deal. Nokia's diving into the fray now with Chat, an IM client currently in beta that integrates with your contact list and allows selected friends to see one anothers' locations in real time. That in itself isn't novel, but the app also allows you to mark off landmarks which will automatically trigger broadcast messages to your friends with zero involvement or interaction with the phone. Kinda nifty for letting folks know when you show up to work or school, for example -- as long as you're not chronically late, anyhow. Follow the break for a video intro of the system.Continue reading Nokia jumps on location-based mobile social networking bandwagon with Nokia ChatRead | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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BlackBerry Thunder & Javelin Seen In The Wild

 14.07.2008 21:09   trustedreviews.com

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Windows Mobile 6.1 Update for Samsung i760

 14.07.2008 20:18   cellaz.com

Verizon has released the official Windows Mobile 6.1 update for the ageing Samsung i760 smartphone. You can get it here, just make sure you choose the correct installer depending on your OS (XP/Vista). Here's the list of improvements. Are you exited yet? EV-DO Rev. A support; Applied, several Bluetooth improvements (updated BT DUN profile, improved scanning); Applied, support for YouTube vide... [These are short news! Click for details]

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New BBK K320 and K300 Affordable Cell phones

 14.07.2008 20:18   cellaz.com

BBK Electronics announced its two new entry-level mobile phones, the K320 and K300. The first is a mid-level handset, the other is a low-end one. Both should be available this month.Specifications of BBK K320: GSM 900/1800 MHz, GPRS; 240 x 400, 262K color display; 128 MB of internal memory; microSD slot (up to 4GB); WAP 2.0; USB, Bluetooth 1.2 with A2DP; 2Mpix camera; MP3 player; Voice ... [These are short news! Click for details]

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Apple says turn-by-turn GPS coming to iPhone, copy / paste not a high priority

 14.07.2008 20:17   engadgetmobile.com

Filed under: Handsets, Apple There's been a lot of random misinformation about the iPhone 3G floating around out there, like David Pogue's baffling comment that the device's GPS antenna is "too small" to support turn-by-turn directions, and Apple's iPod and iPhone marketing head Greg Joswiak recently sat down with AppScout to clear up some of the confusion. Greg says that Apple has an internal priority list of features for the iPhone, and that the company went as far down the list with the 3G as it could -- and that copy / paste support simply didn't make the cut. Similarly, there are no technical issues preventing turn-by-turn directions, just other "complicated issues" (read: legal agreements) that need to be sorted out, and Josiwak expects developers to "amaze us." as things "evolve." Hopefully that means that nav app TomTom's got in the labs will evolve its way into the wild sometime soon. Finally, Joswiak said that he's not aware of any technical reasons an office suite isn't already in the App Store, but that the lack of a cross-application file structure could impede development. Yeah, and maybe the lack of copy / paste, you think?Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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HTC P3702 Victor - Officially Customized Touch Diamond

 14.07.2008 19:20   cellaz.com

HTC has released the new P3702 Victor in Taiwan. Basically, it is the same Touch Diamond only with a black flat back cover instead of Diamond-like one. This might be a good option for those who want a customized version of the Touch Diamond. I mean, atleast you won't bother keeping the back cover clean all the time.... [These are short news! Click for details]

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Samsung SGH-227 Budget Phone from AT&T

 14.07.2008 19:20   cellaz.com

For those who want a basic and very cheap cell phone, AT&T has a good option. The new Samsung SGH-227 is a low-end flip phone with very limited features, including voice recorder, speakerphone, poly/MP3 ringtones, and standard organizer apps. You can get it now for $9.99 with contract.... [These are short news! Click for details]

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Sony Ericsson W302 "Feng" Pics

 14.07.2008 19:20   cellaz.com

With all the photos of such anticipated devices like BlackBery Thunder, BlackBerry Javelin and Samsung i8510 that have surfaced lately it's pretty hard to get exited seeing yet another mid-range Walkman phone. Anyway, this is the new Sony Ericsson W302 "Feng", a familiar looking handset with a standard Walkman keypad layout. It should be announced this week, and released in mid-October. Atleast t... [These are short news! Click for details]

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One Million iPhone 3G's Sold

 14.07.2008 19:20   cellaz.com

iPhone 3G is obviously doing really well. Apple reports they have sold one million handsets just this weekend. Last time it took them a whole 74 days to reach 1M with the iPhone classic. However, that was possible due to the fact that the new iPhone was released simultaneously in 21 countries, and counting... Next stop - France on July 17th.... [These are short news! Click for details]

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First Photos of the BlackBerry Thunder Leaked

 14.07.2008 18:14   cellaz.com

These live photos were provided by CrackBerry and are first-ever shots of the RIM's new upcoming touchscreen handset, the BlackBerry Thunder. Enjoy :)For more info, hit the source link.... [These are short news! Click for details]

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New Samsung i8510 with 8Mpix Cam

 14.07.2008 18:14   cellaz.com

Samsung has unveiled its new i8510 smartphone, which integrates a whooping 8Mpix camera. Now, high resolution doesn't always mean quality, right? But let's not jump to conclusions - tt's a bit early to state anything as the phone is not yet available. And the exact release date is also kept secret. So, we wait...Meanwhile, check out i8510's features below: S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1; 8Mpix... [These are short news! Click for details]

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Build your own Bluetooth handgun handset, or don't

 14.07.2008 18:13   engadgetmobile.com

Filed under: Peripherals, Misc Want to attract attention (and the police) everytime you answer your cellphone in public? Then perhaps this build-at-your-own-risk Bluetooth handgun handset project is for you. As far as DIY mods go, this one looks to be simple enough (if somewhat time-consuming), with it involving nothing more than stuffing a disassembled Jabra Bluetooth headset into a suitably realistic-looking airsoft gun, which apparently fits just right so that the trigger operates the call start/end button. If you're still on board, you can find all the ncessary details by hitting up the link below.[Thanks, Elijah] Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Palm Treo 800w Available Now Through Sprint Online Store

 14.07.2008 17:14   cellaz.com

This on is for Sprint customers: if you were dying to get your hands on the Palm Treo 800w, now's your chance. Starting today you can buy the device at Sprint's online store for $249.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate and a 2-year contract. Features include: EVDO Rev. A data; Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional; Threaded SMS system; 320

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Ad network offers promise of revenue for free App Store apps

 14.07.2008 17:13   engadgetmobile.com

Filed under: Software, Apple, OS XJust because you're scooping up a free app or three on Apple's App Store doesn't mean that the developers behind them need to starve. Medialets, a nascent start-up specifically targeting iPhone devs, offers cookie-cutter code that can be inserted into apps to add an advertisement here and there -- mildly annoying, possibly, but if it means we get charged a big ol' goose egg when we download the goods, it might just be worth the tradeoff. Perhaps the most surprising thing about the enterprise is that Apple's apparently cool with it; the App Store distributes free apps without charging the developer a dime, after all, presumably under the assumption that the entire ordeal is not-for-profit, but that assumption gets turned on its head when Medialets comes into play and cuts Apple clean out of the revenue share. Ultimately, we wouldn't mind seeing two versions of each app offered: one at full price, and a second ad-supported version at a reduced price or free. How's that for thinking outside the box?Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Motorola wants to welcome you to the "We Generation"

 14.07.2008 15:15   engadgetmobile.com

Filed under: MotorolaGreat news -- one of Motorola's ad agencies, Ogilvy London, has deduced the answer to Moto's product woes. Turns out the problem was that although everyone seems to know the infamous "HELLOMOTO" tag line, no one really knows what it means, so they're tacking a new one on: "We Generation." The new phrase is apparently designed to emphasize the social capabilites of the company's handsets (you know, like calling and talking to people, for example) and will hit virtually every ad medium starting this week. The agency's verbiage leads us to believe that ye olde HELLOMOTO isn't quite off to the cemetary yet -- and if the RAZR's ungodly lifespan is any indication, it won't be going anywhere any time soon.[Via IntoMobile]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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