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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Apple sells one more iPhone 3G’s and has over 10 million downloads from App Store

 14.07.2008 21:13   krunker.com

Despite all the long lines, crazy customers, server outages, and painful activation processes, Apple managed to serve up some interesting numbers over the last three days. According to the company, Apple sold one million iPhones in just three days after its launch on Friday with the one millionth iPhone being sold on Sunday. In [...]Technorati Tags: Apple, iPhone 3G, App Store, 10 million downloads, 1 million iPhones

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BlackBerry Thunder & Javelin Seen In The Wild

 14.07.2008 21:09   trustedreviews.com

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Dell announces Designed for Dell products

 14.07.2008 20:20   krunker.com

Dell is taking a page out of Apple’s business model by introducing a new line of bags and accessories dubbed “Designed for Dell”. These are products designed by third party manufacturers that complement the latest Dell PCs such as the Studio laptops that were recently introduced. This is Dell’s attempt to create an industry [...]Technorati Tags: Dell, Designed for Dell, Belkin, Built, Creative Labs, Iomega, Logitech, Swiss Gear, Targus

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Kingston introduces 8GB microSD card

 14.07.2008 20:20   krunker.com

With more and more mobile handsets embracing the microSD memory card format, it’s no surprise that companies are ratcheting up the storage capacities for this form factor. One of these companies is Kingston Technology who today announced their new 8GB microSD High Capacity (SDHC) flash memory card. The 8GB microSD card has a minimum [...]Technorati Tags: Kingston Technology, 8GB microSD card

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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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Bootcamp 533 - Tweaking the Eee PC part 3

 14.07.2008 20:13   telegraph.co.uk

Keep abreast of the latest issues in computer technology with Rick Maybury.

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 14.07.2008 20:13   telegraph.co.uk

Rick Maybury deals with your techno traumas.

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Dell announces multi-touch software update for Latitude XT

 14.07.2008 19:22   krunker.com

Dell has announced that multi-touch capabilities will be coming to the Dell Latitude XT Tablet PC tomorrow in the form of a software update for both Windows XP and Windows Vista. With this update, the Dell Latitude XT will be the first convertible table to feature multi-touch capabilities in the industry. Capabilities introduced with [...]Technorati Tags: Dell, Latitude XT, Multi-touch, SSD 128GB

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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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