iHologram for iPhone creator pleads guilty to faking it
Well, it sure was fun while it lasted. But you know what they say, all good things must come to an end. But really, did you even believe for a second that the recently highly publicized app called iHologram for iPhone and iPod Touch was real? If you did, well, sorry to burst your bubble [...]
T3′s 01 – cool concept, cool prank
The countdown has begun for a new smartphone that should soon kill off the iPhone, Nokia N96, Samsung Innov8 and any other new smartphone coming into a market. It’s called The 01 Phone, and it’s launching within a month. And if you don’t believe that it will be a stunner – just take a look [...]
Vodafone brings down iPhone 3G price in India by $47
Vodafone slashes the price of Apple’s iPhone 3G by Rs. 2000 ($47) after facing severe backlash from the high prices in India. The phone, previously tagged at Rs 31,000 ($720) for 8GB and Rs 36,100 ($840) for 16 GB, will now be available for Rs. 29,000 ($673) and Rs. 34000 ($793) respectively. This price slash [...]
Motorola launches its next generation Push-To-Talk over Cellular (PoC) solution
Motorola announced its next generation Push-To-Talk over Cellular (PoC) solution, optimized for CDMA 1x networks equipped with EVDO Rev A data capability. It is expected to result in improved performance capabilities through CDMA 1x EVDO REV A including higher speed data rates, low call set-up time latency and quality of service (QoS). While the service [...]
Ply concept phone inspired from the design of multilayered plywood
Who will take inspiration from the plywood used to manufacture home furniture so as to come up with a unique mobile phone design idea? Someone in Japan did and as a result Hideo Kanbara is all set to rock the KDDI Designing Studio with their Ply concept phone. Each layer of this phone will be [...]
Palm Treo Pro to be built by HTC
If you’ve seen the awesomely sexy new Palm Treo Pro which was officially announced recently, then you’ve probably already wondered, “How the hey was Palm ever able to build a device like that?” The answer: they didn’t. Turns out, HTC is the company behind the production of the Palm Treo Pro, in a deal similar [...]
Sony Ericsson PlayNow Arena officially launched
Sony Ericsson phone owners looking for a place to download digital content for their devices need not look any further than the newly launched Sony Ericsson PlayNow Arena. It’s like SE’s version of Nokia’s own download service, except that it’s suited for Sony Ericsson’s taste. Actually, PlayNow Arena is a long-awaited revision of its online [...]
LG breaks 8 megapixel cameraphone barrier with LG KC910 (Viewty 2)
Samsung and SE, step aside. We know you’ve both got great 8MP cameraphones up and coming for us eager consumers, but your devices lose hands down to the newly announced LG KC910. At least as far as overall slimness is concerned. We first reported about this phone several weeks ago, and it looks to be [...]
Cheap LG KC550 Pink for girls
When it comes to top cameraphones, LG KC 550 ain’t no 8 megapixel monster like Viewty II – LG KC 810, Sony Ericsson C905 or Samsung Innov8 i8510. But it won’t cost you an arm too and is cheapest in 5 megapixel phone category. And 5 megapixel camera is pretty good enough for most point-and-shoot [...]
New Gears Geolocation API makes any online web app location-enabled
GPS what? Google’s newly launched Gears Geolocation API for mobile and desktop browsers give any online web app the power to be location-enabled, anytime, anywhere. And it’s all for free. At the same time, a couple of third-party developers have announced the first location-enabled web apps with this API on Windows Mobile. For now only [...]
Sprint Nextel phone-as-modem plan now only $15 per month
Industry research firm Current Analysis reports that Sprint Nextel has lowered the price of its Phone as Modem add-on plan to only $15 from the original $50 per month. It’s a pretty good deal, only you have to be careful and understand the specifics very clearly to avoid any mishaps. Before its lets customers participate [...]
Verizon and Google about to close mobile search deal
Reuters is reporting that the Wall Street Journal is reporting that Verizon and Google are practically at the brink of making an agreement. Apparently, Verizon is aiming to make Google the default search engine on its custom-carrier phones, as well as have a slice of Google’s mobile search ad revenue. The said Verizon-Google deal is [...]
Nokia 2680 Slide for AT&T spotted at FCC
Nokia’s been all about the high-end and luxury models lately, but that doesn’t mean that they’ve skimped on their “budget-friendly” offerings. As a matter of fact, they’re just about ready to roll out something new for AT&T, in the form of a cute-sy little sliding low-end handset. The Nokia 2680 Slide is what its called, [...]
Sony Ericsson’s TM506 Clamshell launched, includes T-Mobile’s 3G support
Everyone knew that TM506 clamshell was in the pipeline and as expected it is now official. The design and features of the phone clearly state that it is made for the cheap low to the mid-range market. Luxury lovers need to look for other handsets of Sony. TM506 flip phone will be the first handset [...]
The mighty Palm’s Treo Pro is finally official
Hurray! Everyone has been eagerly waiting for the official word from Palm about the launch of Treo Pro after all the image leaks and of course the video leak. Finally, your wait is over with Palm officially announcing the sexy and the bulky smartphone, the Treo Pro. The unlocked Treo Pro is being sold for [...]
Vodafone to sell iPhone 3G in India starting August 22nd from $708 up
We know all along that the iPhone 3G will be released in India on August 22nd, so Vodafone Essar’s official announcement comes as no surprise. In fact, Vodafone had been taking pre-orders for the iPhone 3G as early as June this year. Vodafone will offer the iPhone 3G 8GB for 31,000 Rupees ($708 US) while [...]
Silver Motorola Q9h with Windows Mobile 6.1 now available at AT&T stores
What Motorola has been up to these past few months, we may never know for sure, but in the meantime they’ve rolled out the old Motorola Q9h in a silver color, plus Windows Mobile 6.1 out of the box. This reworked version of the Motorola Q9h should already be available at your local AT&T stores, [...]
Nokia N85 gets official in private online meeting, no mention of the N79 or Tube
Earlier this week, we reported about a private online meeting that Nokia is going to use as a venue to announce two devices they will officially launch next week. Well, the event is finally over, and what exactly was announced? The Nokia N85 and the 8800 Carbon Arte. OK, so we didn’t quite get what [...]
Nokia N96 to be released in India on September
The awesomely feature-packed and big-boned Nokia N96 is scheduled for a September release date for the good people of India. You can check out Nokia India’s official web site for info on the handset and even pre-book a unit ahead of official release. As you are probably well aware, the Nokia N96 is the new [...]
Rogers to release BlackBerry Bold on August 21st, no really
You’ve waited, and now it’s finally here! Well, almost, as Rogers has finally announced that the official release date of the BlackBerry Bold in Canada is on August 21st. That’s when you get to shell out $400 and tie yourself down with Rogers for up to three years! Sure, the starting price might seem like, [...]