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Sneak peek at Meizu M8's new user interface
03.07.2009 18:08
engadgetmobile.com
Filed under: Handsets, Others, Windows Mobile Heads up, Meizu fanboys! We just got a sneak peak at the M8's new UI (said to be dropping in August when the handset gets its firmware update) and you know what? It looks like a UI. Pretty k-rad, right? Check out the other two face-melting pics after the break, if you dare.[Via Meizu Me] Continue reading Sneak peek at Meizu M8's new user interfaceSneak peek at Meizu M8's new user interface originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Ogo CC-10 throws time-tested formula to the wind, goes portrait QWERTY
03.07.2009 16:08
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Filed under: Handsets, Others, GSM We haven't heard a solitary peep out of IXI Mobile in a hot minute, even though its Ogo line -- once a member of Cingular's lineup -- had found some niche popularity among teens and the deaf community. We'd even thought they'd gone into R&D hibernation, actually, but apparently not -- they're innovating. They're innovating so much, in fact, that they've innovated themselves right out of the landscape clamshell form factor that made the Ogo famous. This Inventec-sourced CC-10 we just spotted in the FCC looks more Centro than Ogo, though all of the original's features -- notably strong IM and social networking support -- carry on through to the new model. At any rate, we can say that IXI doesn't intend to break back into the North American market -- at least not with this exact unit, anyway -- since GSM 1900 and Bluetooth are the only features it bothered testing.Ogo CC-10 throws time-tested formula to the wind, goes portrait QWERTY originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Land Rover's S1 handset withstands torture tests, almost comes out on top
03.07.2009 14:09
engadgetmobile.com
Filed under: Handsets, Others, Orange, GSM, EDGE Of course the first question we have when a handset maker launches a set with an unconditional guarantee is, could we break it if we worked hard enough? Seems the tests Land Rover put its Sonim manufactured S1 through, including baking in a 300 degree Fahrenheit oven, tossing it off a second floor balcony, drowning it in a pint of beer, and even having an elephant stand on it didn't bother the S1 in the least. It did, however, finally meet its match when run over by the wheels of a three-tonne forklift. The Land Rover S1 includes and extra loud ringer to help it get noticed around jack hammers and such, a 2 mega pixel camera, 1,500 hour standby time, and that military meets weekend warrior look we know so many adore. The S1 will apparently be available on Orange from £25 -- though, we're not having any luck finding it -- and from Tesco for £250.[Via Slashdot] Land Rover's S1 handset withstands torture tests, almost comes out on top originally appeared on Engadget Mob fef ile on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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China Mobile's Mobile Market site goes live, sort of
03.07.2009 14:09
engadgetmobile.com
Filed under: Software, China Mobile A site channeling 480 million subscribers into a single mobile app and content store would seem like one of the world's most lucrative properties, so naturally, there are a lot of eyes focused on China Mobile right now as it gets ready to launch its Mobile Market venture. The store's site is sort of live now, though it appears to be in a pre-release testing phase with broken links all over the place; the carrier officially says that the service will be available in September, so we'd look to that date before the full force of half fef a billion individuals gets unleashed on the site. Combine this with an Android-based OPhone or two, and we're totally in.[Via PC World]China Mobile's Mobile Market site goes live, sort of originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Treasure Hunt gets digital update in WiFi Venice
03.07.2009 12:00
reuters.com
MILAN (Reuters) - Treasure Hunting will go fully digital on Friday night when players chase a mysterious oriental wand with special powers along the narrow streets and bridges of Venice.
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Broadband industry group say U.S. rules go too far
03.07.2009 12:00
reuters.com
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. government guidelines to spend $4 billion to expand broadband access to underserved areas across the United States may go beyond current laws, a broadband industry group, said on Thursday.
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Technologies
Google Shrunk its Search Results Page
03.07.2009 10:12
searchenginejournal.com
Honestly I didn’t notice the difference until I read from Mashable that Google have changed the way it displays search results. As usual, I couldn’t find any announcement about it at the Official Google Blog. So, I take it to mean that Google may still be ironing out some kinks related to this “enhancement.” So, what [...]Check out the SEO Tools guide at Search Engine Journal. Google Shrunk its Search Results Page
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As Google Book Search Gets Better, Here Comes the Anti-Trust Regulators
03.07.2009 10:12
searchenginejournal.com
So while U.S. Anti-Trust Regulators are planning to investigate Google’s deal with book publishers to settle copyright issues amounting to $125m, Google continues to make Book Search a better and worthwhile service for their users. If you’ve been following this issue which has been dragging on since perhaps the day Google Book Search’s inception, you’d remember [...]Check out the SEO Tools guide at Search Engine Journal. As Google Book Search Gets Better, Here Comes the Anti-Trust Regulators fef
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iPhone 3GS prototype scooped up at airport, now on eBay
03.07.2009 10:09
engadgetmobile.com
Filed under: Handsets, GSM, EDGE, HSDPA, Apple, iPhone OS Seriously folks, what's up with these prototype iPhones falling out of nondescript white vans and ending up on eBay in the shadiest of manners? Just months after we saw an original iPhone prototype (ancient OS included) pop up on The 'Bay, now we've got one of the world's first iPhone 3GSs on there as well. According to the highly ranked eBay seller, the "guy" he "got it from" actually stumbled upon it at an airport, and rather than doing the nonsensical thing of hitting up lost and found, he decided to make the most of the sudden opportunity. According to the new owner, an Apple Genius has confirmed that it is an iPhone 3GS, but due to its prototype nature, they can't help him get past the "Connect to iTunes" screen. In other words, it's an incredibly rare brick. If that sounds like just the thing to complete your collection, you can visit the road to overpaying through the read link below.[Via ElectricPig]iPhone 3GS prototype scooped up at airport, now on eBay originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Rogers Magic and Dream now yours for $99.99
03.07.2009 10:09
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Filed under: Handsets, HTC, Rogers Wireless, GSM, EDGE, HSDPA, UMTS
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Mysterious Samsung "Link" coming to Bell this month?
03.07.2009 08:12
engadgetmobile.com
Filed under: Handsets, Samsung, Bell Mobility, Windows Mobile, EV-DO, CDMA Details are scarce, but it seems that this blurry, partial photo of an unknown QWERTY Samsung might be the "Link," a smartphone destined for Bell -- allegedly as soon as July 15. Seeing that it's being described as a smartphone, that virtually guarantees that it'll be running Windows Mobile, and from the look of it, we'd probably have to expect WinMo 6.1 Standard. Technically, S60 is a remote possibility -- Samsung is an S60 licensee, after all -- but the company has yet to release S60 gear on North American soil, so why start now?[Via Unwired View]Mysterious Samsung "Link" coming to Bell this month? originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Treasure Hunt gets digital update in WiFi Venice
03.07.2009 08:00
reuters.com
MILAN (Reuters) - Treasure Hunting will go fully digital on Friday night when players chase a mysterious oriental wand with special powers along the narrow streets and bridges of Venice.
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Broadband industry group say U.S. rules go too far
03.07.2009 08:00
reuters.com
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. government guidelines to spend $4 billion to expand broadband access to underserved areas across the United States may go beyond current laws, a broadband industry group, said on Thursday.
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Internet
HTC's TouchFLO 3D 2.5 changes described in detail
03.07.2009 06:11
engadgetmobile.com
Filed under: Software, HTC, Windows Mobile HTC's a bit of a sieve when it comes to leaking new builds of really awesome things, and the trend continues with TouchFLO 3D 2.5 seemingly out in the wild and running on some Touch HDs. Rumor has it this is the build that'll premiere on the company's upcoming Firestone superphone, bringing some of its Sense concepts to the WinMo platform -- most notably including widget support. You've got new assignable shortcuts on the home screen, a revamped messaging experience (presumably to better fit in with HTC's contact-centric mantra), and a new Footprints screen. That's all well and good that Firestone buyers will likely see this, but here's the million-dollar question: what current devices will get official upgrades, if any?[VIa wmpoweruser.com]HTC's TouchFLO 3D 2.5 changes described in detail originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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SanDisk 32GB SDHC
03.07.2009 06:10
letsgodigital.org
SanDisk 32GB SDHC card : SanDisk manufacturer of flash memory cards for consumer electronics introduced the fastest 32GB SDHC memory card on the commercial market. The 32GB SanDisk Extreme SDHC memory card at up to 30 megabytes per second read and write speeds combines industry-leading performance with massive storage capacity, helping digital photography enthusiasts utilize the advanced features of today’s DSLR cameras. The SanDisk Extreme SDHC 32GB cards will be shipping worldwide to major retailers and shops in August. The current 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacity SanDisk Extreme SDHC flash memory cards will be upgraded from Class 6 to Class 10.
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