Early MeeGo code released to developers (for Nokia N900 and Intel Atom-based devices)
When Nokia and Intel announced MeeGo, the companies said that the first devices based on the new platform would be available in late 2010. But way before this to happen, Nokia and Intel have just released the first MeeGo code to developers. The MeeGo repositories that are currently available only include “the operating system base [...]
More info on iPhone 4.0 OS: multitasking via Expose-like interface
It’s not the first time we’re hearing about multitasking being featured in Apple’s upcoming iPhone 4.0 OS, but now it looks like someone actually knows how Apple will do it. According to Apple Insider, multitasking (which may not be supported by Windows Phone 7) on iPhone 4.0 will, of course, allow third-party apps to run [...]
Garmin-Asus M10 brings Windows Mobile 6.5.3 to India
Officially announced less than two months ago, the Garmin-Asus M10 has just been launched in India, being the country’s first Windows Mobile 6.5.3 smartphone. The M10 offers maps for 62 major Indian cities, Garmin turn-by-turn navigation, lane assistance, and a Ciao feature that keeps you informed on the roads your friends are traveling on. The [...]
Nokia C3 approved and confirmed by the FCC
We’ve already seen the Nokia C5 and the Nokia C6, but what about that other rumored Cseries phone, the Nokia C3? Well, since we know the C3 has the model number RM-614, we’ve discovered that the phone has just been approved by the FCC, which also posted a sketchy image of its back. By the [...]
New Samsung Galaxy S i9000 preview. The phone will apparently cost €600
We’ve already previewed the Samsung Galaxy S i9000 at CTIA 2010, but a new preview of it has been published at Mobile-review, and it includes some extra details. Coming as Samsung’s second phone to feature a Super AMOLED display (and the world’s first Android device to have such a display), the Galaxy S should be [...]
Nokia Ovi Store gets a new look, new features
As promised back in 2009, Nokia has revamped its Ovi Store, updating it with a fresh look and some new features. As Nokia puts it, the update should make “it even easier to use the Store on your desktop or mobile phone.” Ovi Store now features a “mobile device selector”, which allows users to see [...]
HTC Desire to land at Vodafone UK on April 8
Vodafone is the last major British mobile carrier to confirm the launch of HTC Desire (after T-Mobile, Orange and O2) – the new smartphone will be available at Vodafone UK starting April 8. You can already pre-order the Desire via Vodafone’s website. The handset is free with a 24-month contract of at least £30 per [...]
Samsung Galaxy I6500U (Saturn) with Android 2.1 now official – for China
First seen in December last year, the Samsung I6500U Saturn is now officially featured on Samsung China’s website. The smartphone is made for China Unicom (the country’s second largest mobile carrier), and it looks like it’s also called Samsung Galaxy I6500U – you can pre-order it here for 3,399 Chinese yuan (almost $500). The I6500U [...]
Ovi Contacts Updated to Version 1.5
If you’re rolling with a S60 5th Edition device and are a faithful user of Ovi Contacts, you will love to hear that the service has just been enhanced. Nokia Beta Labs announced yesterday the newest update, which doesn’t seem to add a whole lot. The Beta Labs site lists two noteworthy updates thrown into [...]
HTC Smart officially launched in India by Airtel, costs only $222
Earlier this month, we reported about HTC’s plans to launch the HTC Smart in India with a $1 million marketing budget. Well, today HTC and Bharti Airtel have officially announced the HTC Smart, which reportedly “marks HTC’s strategic focus on India.” Based on Qualcomm’s Brew Mobile platform, the HTC Smart is a really affordable handset [...]
Verizon starts Motorola Droid Android 2.1 updates today
After delaying it for a few weeks, the Android 2.1 update for Verizon’s Motorola Droid (the carrier’s first Android smartphone) is finally starting to roll-out today, March 30. According to Engadget, 1,000 Droid owners have probably received an update notification today at noon, while other 9,000 owners should receive it before midnight. The rest of [...]
Samsung Galaxy S Pro with QWERTY keyboard in the making?
OK, this is just a rumor for now, but we’re hearing that Samsung may soon announce a version of the Galaxy S i9000 with a full QWERTY keyboard, unsurprisingly named Samsung Galaxy S Pro. The folks over at HDblog.it are saying that the Galaxy S Pro obviously resembles the Galaxy S – although they don’t [...]
AT&T’s Dell Aero explored in hands-on and UI walkthrough video
We failed to get some hands-on time with the Dell Aero (beyond just actually getting our hands on it) while it was on display at CTIA 2010 because of AT&Ts decision to not turn on the device. And it didn’t look like Dell put up much of a fight for it either. Fortunately, the gang [...]
Cricket to launch Samsung r710, r631, Kyocera Zio, BlackBerry 8530 and more
Cricket’s plans for 2010 include the launch of lots and lots of new phones, including its first BlackBerry and its first Android smartphone. The Android smartphone is the recently-announced Kyocera Zio M6000, which should be available at Cricket starting July. The handset features a 3.5 inch WVGA touchscreen display, Wi-Fi, GPS, 3.2MP camera, and it [...]
Android-based Gigabyte G1305 actually called Boston, coming to Orange?
Remember the Gigabyte G1305 Codfish, caught running Android earlier this moth? The smartphone has recently received its Bluetooth certification from the Bluetooth SIG, and it looks like it’s actually called Gigabyte Boston. Moreover, the handset seems to be destined for Orange, which might launch it soon – although we don’t know when, and neither for [...]
O2 UK to launch HTC Desire and HTC HD mini in April
Already available at T-Mobile UK and confirmed by Orange, the HTC Desire will soon be launched by O2, too. And by soon we mean April – since the Desire has made an appearance in the O2 April catalogue. The catalogue also shows the HTC HD2 (which is already available), as well as the HTC HD [...]
iPhone HD coming on June 22 with 960 x 640 display, Verizon version coming too?
By now, we all know that Apple will launch a new iPhone this summer. But we might be only half right, since new rumors are pointing out that the Cupertino giant is actually preparing to introduce two new iPhones. According to The Wall Street Journal, “people briefed on the matter” are saying that one of [...]
Google’s mobile services now partially blocked in China
A web page showing the status of several Google services in China has recently been updated to show that some of the search giant’s mobile services in the country are “Partially Blocked.” For the last week, Google’s mobile services had been fully functional with no issues in China, and it was only yesterday when the [...]
LG BL40 New Chocolate released in same black garb with golden accents in Russia
The sleek and dazzling LG BL40 New Chocolate cellphone has just been unveiled in Russia, and if you think this is old news, guess again. While somewhat aged, the LG BL40 New Chocolate released in Russia comes accentuated with gold patterns. For those that don’t know, these gold pattern accents on the LG BL40 New [...]
BlackBerry 9100, Nokia X3, SE Aspen and more coming to Fido Canda
Canada’s Fido is getting ready to launch new and interesting handsets in the coming months, two of which are smartphones. The first new handset to be released by Fido is the LG GW300, which should be available starting April 13. Next we have two Nokia phones – the Nokia X3 and the Nokia 3710 fold [...]