Smaller Palm Pre coming in late 2009?
Palm Pre is definitely one of 2009’s hottest smartphones, but what if Palm would come up with a device similar to it, but smaller?
According to TechCrunch and one of their “better sources”, the Sunnyvale-based company plans to launch such a device later this year – a Mini Pre – possibly in the third quarter.
Sadly, there are no details [...]
Motorola Ironman – another Android-powered Moto?
Only few hours after we’ve heard that Motorola Calgary will be Moto’s first Android smartphone, now we’re hearing the second one might be the so-called Motorola Ironman.
It’s not clear yet if Ironman is the official name of this phone, if it’s just a codename, or if it has anything to do with the Iron Man [...]
Palm Pre’s hardware costs only about $138
While the exact price for which the Palm Pre will be sold is still not known, we do have an estimated production cost for the long-awaited smartphone.
According to a BusinessWeek report, iSuppli says that the manufacturing cost of a Palm Pre is somewhere around $138 (€104).
Of course, the actual value of a Pre also implies R&D [...]
Initial Palm Pre stocks may be low. Expect “Sold Out” signs soon after launch
We told you that it’s very likely that Palm may have serious Pre shortages soon after launch.
Well, today Bloomberg confirms that initial Palm Pre stocks may be low (375K according to the median estimate of 6 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg).
The scarcity and “Sold out” signs in shops may create a buzz and stimulate [...]
Samsung Tocco Lite (S5230) announced in the UK
Samsung Tocco Lite is the latest full-touch handset to be announced by Samsung for the UK market. Unfortunately, the phone does not have 3G connectivity, but that’s why it will be offered for an “ultra competitive” price.
The Tocco Lite is actually Samsung S5230, the handset we saw back in March alongside the Samsung S5600.
The different moniker [...]
Motorola Calgary to run on Android. Motorola Rolex in the making?
Motorola Calgary, which we saw back in December 2008, is now rumored to be Moto’s very first handset to run on Android.
BGR reports that the QWERTY-equipped Calgary might be focused on social networking.
Unfortunately, further details are currently missing. However, according to previous reports, Motorola should release an Android handset before mid-2009, which means the Calgary [...]
Windows Mobile 6.5 will feature voice command software from Tellme
Microsoft subsidiary Tellme Networks has just announced a new voice command service that will be available, for free, on Windows Mobile 6.5 phones.
Reportedly, the Tellme service is the first that allows users to press only one button, say what they need and get it. Whether you want to make a call, send a text, or [...]
Palm Pre appears in the wild again; might be released on June 9
Although we’ve heard that Palm Pre might be ready for a release via Sprint on May 16, the smartphone could actually come in June, or even in July.
The latest rumors about Pre’s launch come from Sprint Gurus. Reportedly, there are two release windows for the WebOS-based smartphone (yeah, we’ve heard that before).
One window is around [...]
Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Star Trek edition for the UK
With sales of about 1 million units per month, Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is already a hit around the world. But that doesn’t mean Nokia won’t try to sell even more units of it.
And what better way to boost sales than making a 5800 Star Trek edition? With the upcoming release of the new Star Trek movie (May [...]
Motorola A4500 global smartphone to hit Verizon
The FCC rarely provides enough info about the phones it approves, but, luckily, that’s not the case with the new Motorola A4500.
Several photos of the A4500 have appeared on FCC’s website, alongside a detailed Users Manual.
The handset, officially called MOTO A4500, is a global smartphone that should be launched by Verizon Wireless in the US.
Design-wise, MOTO A4500 [...]