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LG's KC910 one-ups the Viewty, ships in October
03.09.2008 22:25
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Filed under: Handsets, LG, GSM, EDGE, HSDPA LG's cover was blown late last month with the early unveiling of the KC910, but it's hard to ignore that warm, fuzzy feeling one gets when any outfit doles out the official verbiage as confirmation. The self-proclaimed Viewty successor (formally dubbed the LG-KC910) looks mighty fine on paper, with a 3-inch WQVGA touchscreen, 8-megapixel camera (with Schneider-Kreuznach certified optics and a Xenon flash), geotagging support, Dolby Mobile, video recording, A-GPS, 7.2Mbps HSDPA and integrated WiFi. Regrettably, LG failed to pass along the most pressing morsel of news (read: the price), but at least we know it'll be available somewhere in the world this October.[Via MobileBurn]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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WSJ reviews HTC Touch Diamond: "can't disguise WinMo's flaws"
03.09.2008 22:25
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Filed under: Handsets, HTC, Sprint, Windows Mobile, EV-DO, CDMAIt was only a matter of time before the WSJ (Katherine Boehret, in this case) got their hands around Sprint's still-not-official Touch Diamond, and we can't say that the conclusion she drew is at all shocking. As Mossberg and his partners so often do, Katherine mentions Apple's darling just as much as the topic of the review itself, and while she seemed impressed with the hardware, it was the software that suffered the brunt of her attacks. She proclaimed that "despite its handsome TouchFLO 3D software and animated icons, the device failed to disguise the frustrating interface of Windows Mobile often enough for [her] taste." Beyond that, she also found room to gripe about the "cramped" keyboard, which she felt was "next to impossible" to use with just her fingertips. On the plus side, she did give the browser a decent amount of praise, but if you were looking for support from this critic before picking up the forthcoming handset, you'll be sorely disappointed.[Via phonescoop]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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AT&T to supplement Bold with BlackBerry Curve 8320
03.09.2008 20:19
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Filed under: Handsets, RIM, ATT, GSM, EDGE Who ever said the WiFi-laden BlackBerry Curve 8320 had to be a T-Mobile exclusive? AT&T certainly ain't hearing that, according to some colorful paperwork outed by Boy Genius Report, which should give BlackBerry upgraders and first-timers alike a less expensive alternative to the Bold when it launches stateside in the next handful of weeks (or so we all hope). Launch on this one is targeted for the last week of September, presumably replacing the 8300 dressed up in a rather conservative "sapphire blue" that should satisfy suits and personal users alike -- and we're willing to bet that a handful of current Curve owners are going to see the addition of WiFi as reason enough to take the plunge. There's no pricing on this one yet, but somewhere between $0 and the Bold's sticker is definitely a safe guess.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Motorola's MOTOJEWEL has a surprising number of vowels
03.09.2008 18:44
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Filed under: Handsets, Motorola, GSM, EDGE Anyone who's been jonesing for a U9 with a little more style look no further than the MOTOJEWEL, a new clamshell Motorola's bringing to the UK this fall that's being billed as "a phone so sassy that users will wish they could wear it." What then, pray tell, makes it so sassy? Well, that's an open subject of debate -- but we're guessing it's mostly the "3D crystal-cut design" that rings the mirrored Midnight Quartz shell to give it that jeweled look and the "dazzling" purple keypad that you won't find on your garden variety U9. Otherwise, though, the specs are sounding mighty familiar: 2-megapixel cam, external touch-sensitive music controls, stereo Bluetooth, Motorola's CrystalTalk noise reduction -- you know the drill -- and unless Moto pulled a fast one on us and slipped in some 3G, it's likely packing quadband EDGE. Look for this little gem (see what we did there?) as a Carphone Warehouse limited edition exclusive starting in November.[Via MobileBurn]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Symbian shares, collect 'em all: Samsung agrees to flip its stake to Nokia
03.09.2008 16:15
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Filed under: Software, Nokia, Samsung, SymbianSo it turns out that Nokia may have been just a little presumptuous in its June announcement that it was buying the entirety of Symbian in its effort to open-source it. The press release's headline back then proudly proclaimed "Nokia to acquire Symbian Limited to enable evolution of the leading open mobile platform," but in reality, Nokia had only gotten firm commitments representing 91 percent of Symbian's outstanding shares in total at the time; Samsung hadn't yet agreed to the sale. Espoo merely said at the time that it "expected" a deal to happen there -- and now it finally has, giving Nokia the clean sweep it needs to make its Symbian Foundation dreams reality. It'll still be a good while yet before we see Foundation hardware at retail, but at least these guys can go about their business now without a nagging feeling that Sammy could be the party buzzkill.[Via Phone Scoop]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Motorola Unveils MotoJewel Phone For The Laaadies
03.09.2008 16:11
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Will match your Lambrini perfectly.
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Samsung u430 pops up again for Verizon, sales just around the corner
03.09.2008 14:25
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Filed under: Handsets, Samsung, Verizon Wireless, CDMA It's truly difficult to fathom what takes a carrier so long to launch a basic, feature-barren flip once they've managed to take the time to put press shots together, but alas, this is the first we've heard of the u430 since all the way back in June. We're hearing the holdup at this point is simply Verizon's desire to clear out u410 stock first -- so if you're anxious to get your paws on a brand spanking new Sammy flip with a VGA cam, Bluetooth, and not bloody much else, you might want hang on for a hot minute or two.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Nokia's N96 gets unboxed on video, looks exactly like you'd expect it to
03.09.2008 12:23
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Filed under: Handsets, Nokia, Symbian, GSM, EDGE, HSDPA We won't kid ourselves here -- you know good and well what Nokia's N96 looks, feels and tastes like, but given that it just started shipping in Europe within the last 24 hours, we figured it prudent to pass along the first proper unboxing of the retail unit. Like we said, don't expect any surprises with this one, but we still suspect you'll leave the video waiting after the jump with a smile on your face.[Thanks, Steve]Continue reading Nokia's N96 gets unboxed on video, looks exactly like you'd expect it toRead | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Motorola Q11 is probably like the Q9, but two better
03.09.2008 12:23
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Filed under: Handsets, Motorola, Windows Mobile There's a "Motorola Q11" chilling in the Bluetooth SIG's product directory, and while the SIG is famously tight-lipped about revealing gory details about its members' unreleased wares, we see that it's a "Phone, Handheld" running Windows Mobile 6.1 Smartphone. Then again, given the name and the Q series' storied history, we probably could've gathered that -- and we can probably also count on it having something to do with that Alexander we saw not long ago. Only question is, is the Alexander really two whole numbers in the integer line better than the Q9? Time'll tell.[Via Cellpassion]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Olympics Water Cube-themed cellphone hits China
03.09.2008 10:19
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Filed under: Handsets, Others The Olympics may be over, but it looks like the tie-in products (official and otherwise) are still going strong in China, where this Water Cube-themed cellphone recently made its debut. Of course, apart from that eye-catching design (and slightly unusual keypad), there's nothing too stand-out with this one, with it boasting tri-band GSM connectivity, a 2.4-inch LCD, dual cameras, all the usual media-playing features and, apparently, a "3D interface" of some sort. From the looks of it, the phone is only available from wholesaler Sourcing Gate at the moment but, if you've really got to have one for your Olympics collection, you can order a sample for $175.[Via textually.org] Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Samsung t336 to shore up Rogers' Talkspot offerings
03.09.2008 08:25
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Filed under: Handsets, Samsung, Rogers Wireless, GSM, EDGE It looks like Rogers is finally getting around to expanding its rather anemic selection of UMA-enabled Talkspot phones, informing dealers that they can expect delivery of the t336 from Samsung in the next few days. The phone -- a dead ringer for T-Mobile's similiarly-equipped t339 -- should offer a 1.3-megapixel camera, 220 x 176 primary and 96 x 96 secondary displays, stereo Bluetooth, and most importantly, a WiFi radio for hookin' on up to your router. Looks like it'll run $49.99 CAD (about $47) on a three-year deal when it starts filtering into stores later this week, assuming everything goes well.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Down for everyone or just you? AT&T experiencing a major data outage on the East Coast.
03.09.2008 08:25
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Filed under: ATT Ruh-roh. AT&T's wireless data service seems to be down in a major way, at least on the eastern half of the country. We're seeing problems with both Edge and 3G from places such as Boston, New York and St. Louis. It's primarily iPhone users pinging us on this, and in AT&T's forums, but we're guessing it's not just limited to them. How is it looking for you?[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]Update: We've just spoken to AT&T and they've told us they're "aware of the reports." We'll keep our ear to the ground and update as soon as we have more.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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X1 Gets SDK As Sony CEO Ponders Ericsson Split
03.09.2008 08:19
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Trouble in SE Land...
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Samsung launches simple Knack flip on Verizon
03.09.2008 06:22
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Filed under: Handsets, Samsung, Verizon Wireless, CDMA Move over, Wireless Coupe, there's a new sheriff in town -- and he's got a pretty strange sense of style. Samsung and Verizon have hooked up to release the Knack, an ultra-simple flip that follows in the Coupe's footsteps by offering dedicated 911 and ICE (In Case of Emergency) keys, a large, contoured keypad, and biggie-sized text on a 220 x 176 display. Where things start to take a turn for the weird, though, is when you take a glance at the phone's side, revealing a rather patriotic red, white, and blue combo of keys and port covers. On most phones, that kind of action is what you'd call a designer special edition, but with the Knack, it's just about ease of use. The colorful little sucker can be ordered up today (or found in stores starting October 14) for $39.99 on a two-year contract.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Nokia's N96 now shipping, finally
03.09.2008 06:22
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Filed under: Handsets, Nokia, Symbian, GSM, EDGE, HSDPA, UMTS Hey, it's not September 15th yet! Nevertheless, Nokia's flagship N96 is now shipping in Europe for €550 before taxes and subsidies. Yes, the very same 5 megapixel, dual-sliding media powerhouse with 16GB of storage spotted all the way back in December of last year. By now you should be familiar with the specs, hands-ons, tear-downs, and reviews. Unless, perhaps, you stumbled upon us while looking for Ms Trudy's Crochet and Needlepoint, we know that Engadget Mobile's Magenta colors can be confusing.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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