Monthly Archive for May, 2008

Android - HTC Dream Specifications Revealed

Android - HTC Dream Specifications RevealedAndroid - HTC Dream Specifications Revealed. Following the last post (HTC Dream - Android Demo Video) we already saw the touchscreen functionality including a configurable home screen launcher, accelerometer integration in Google Maps’ Street View, new unlock UI, etc. Here’s now there’s news : Android Q&A session at I/O reveals HTC Dream specifications. HTC Dream will apparently be rocking 3.6Mbps HSDPA, 128MB RAM / 256MB ROM, and a capacitive touchscreen - all powered by a Qualcomm MSM7201A processor clocking in at a speedy 528MHz. Stay tuned.

(via androidcommunity)

Palm Nova - Linux-based Palm 2.0 OS?

Palm Nova - Linux-based Palm 2.0 OSPalm Nova - Linux-based Palm 2.0 OS? As a follow-up to the previous post (Palm Nova Upcoming OS), According to APC, Palm’s CEO Ed Colligan reveals the ‘Palm 2.0’ OS platform, he calls “Palm 2.0.” The new mobile platform is codenamed “Nova,” and will be built on Linux, but Colligan refrained from referring to it as Palm OS 2.0. “I’m not coming up with the branding right now – whether it’s Palm OS 2.0 or Next Generation, we’re not coming up with the branding right now.Continue reading ‘Palm Nova - Linux-based Palm 2.0 OS?’

Samsung Soulb (SGH-U800) Soul Candybar Phone

Samsung Soulb (SGH-U800) Soul Candybar PhoneSamsung Soulb (SGH-U800) Soul Candybar Phone. From the previous posts, we already saw Samsung Soul before, and Now, Samsung Soulb, the newest mobile phone from the South Korean manufacturer’s Soul family has been announced. Samsung has branded the U800 as the Samsung Soulb.

Samsung Soulb comes with quad-band (850/900/1800/1900Mhz) GSM, UMTS, HSDPA, 3.2 megapixel camera, FM radio with RDS, 1GB internal memory, microSD card slot, and Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR. Soulb comes in an elegant metallic case and it’s the slimmest Soul phone up to now, measuring 111 x 46 x 9.9 millimeters. Continue reading ‘Samsung Soulb (SGH-U800) Soul Candybar Phone’

Apple rumored to be having issues with 3G iPhone ramp

Apple rumored to be having issues with 3G iPhone rampApple rumored to be having issues with 3G iPhone ramp. Yeah we already heard many rumors, and we’re waiting 3G iPhone Release on June 9, and there’s now a new speculation hints that Apple might have to delay the launch of the high-anticipated next-generation iPhone. UBS Investment Research analyst Nicolas Gaudois issued a report to clients on Thursday in which he associated a new profit warning from baseband chip maker Infineon with supposed delays in the manufacturing ramp of Apple’s highly anticipated 3G handset. Continue reading ‘Apple rumored to be having issues with 3G iPhone ramp’

New Motorola 5 megapixel Kodak Cameraphone (ZN5? Another MotoZINE or PERLX?)

New Motorola 5 megapixel Kodak Cameraphone (ZN5 Another MotoZINE or PERLX) 1New Motorola 5 megapixel Kodak Cameraphone (ZN5? Another MotoZINE or PERLX?). A new 5 megapixel camera phone from Motorola with the Kodak lens was discovered by Boy Genius. We’re not sure what this thing is called, Motorola ZINE ZN5 has also been spotted rocking a 5-megapixel shooter from Kodak, in candy-bar (monoblock) form. Is this another Motorola cameraphone with slider form-factor? Another MotoZINE or PERLX? we’re not sure what this device is. Continue reading ‘New Motorola 5 megapixel Kodak Cameraphone (ZN5? Another MotoZINE or PERLX?)’

ReCellular’s Cell-Phone Recycling Campaign for the American Red Cross

ReCellular's Cell-Phone Recycling Campaign for the American Red CrossReCellular’s Cell-Phone Recycling Campaign for the American Red Cross. ReCellular announced a new cell-phone recycling campaign to benefit the American Red Cross. The goal of the initiative is to raise a minimum of $50,000 for the Red Cross, through the collection and recycling of cell phones. Continue reading ‘ReCellular’s Cell-Phone Recycling Campaign for the American Red Cross’

Napster Clips - Digital Music Video Service by Napster + NTT DoCoMo

Napster Clips - Digital Music Video Service by Napster + NTT DoCoMoNapster Clips - Digital Music Video Service by Napster + NTT DoCoMo. Napster, the pioneer of digital music, announced that its unlimited over-the-air mobile subscription service in Japan will now include unlimited access to a high-quality digital video service to complement its music subscription service. The new video service, Napster Clips, puts high-quality music videos into the palms of purchasers of the new N906iL onefone model handset from Japan’s leading mobile operator, NTT DoCoMo. Continue reading ‘Napster Clips - Digital Music Video Service by Napster + NTT DoCoMo’

HSUPA for Vodacom South Africa

HSUPA for Vodacom South AfricaHSUPA for Vodacom South Africa. The launch of High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) service has been announced by Vodacom in South Africa. HSUPA is an enhancement of Vodacom’s current HSDPA 3.6 service. South African mobile users will be able to experience download speeds of up to 3.6 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 1.4 Mbps, although the average achievable speeds are somewhat lower. Continue reading ‘HSUPA for Vodacom South Africa’

Hutchison’s Three: iPhone for Hong Kong and Macau

Hutchison's Three iPhone for Hong Kong and MacauHutchison’s Three: iPhone for Hong Kong and Macau. Hutchison’s 3 announced that it has signed an agreement with Apple to bring the iPhone to Hong Kong and Macau later this year.

(via three.com.hk)

Samsung Steel for Vodafone

Samsung Steel for VodafoneSamsung Steel for Vodafone. A new Samsung slider phone is heading to Vodafone, it comes with brushed metal surfaces and a navpad that looks quite similar to the interactive one found on the Samsung Soul. The cellphone also reminds us on the Nokia 6500 Slide. Samsung Steel will feature tri-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, HSDPA, 3 megapixel camera with 3x digital zoom, 2.2-inch screen, Bluetooth, media player, and also microSD memory expansion slot. No word on Vodafone Samsung Steel pricing nor release date yet. Stay tuned.

(via unwiredview)