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Entries from July 2006

Review of GSM/UMTS-handset Samsung Z540

July 31st, 2006 · No Comments

Live photos of Samsung Z540
Standard kit:

Handset
Battery
Charger
User’s Guide

Having established the course for releasing more and more “slim and sleek” models, Samsung aims at extending its mobile line-up with more units; so almost each newcomer to the medium-end line turns out to be another thin handset. Almost simultaneously the market gets filled with […]

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Tags: Samsung · Review

LG Chocolate launches on Verizon Wireless

July 31st, 2006 · No Comments

As expected, Verizon Wireless has launched the LG Chocolate VX8500. Verizon is the first US carrier to get a handset from LG’s Chocolate line. The line has been LG’s response to the new wave of Motorola design and has proven popular across the globe. One unique feature is that the front buttons are touch-sensitive and […]

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Tags: Verizon Wireless · LG Mobile Phone

Energizer Energi comes to Sprint

July 31st, 2006 · No Comments

Energizer’s portable electronic charging concept has been picked up to be sold nationwide in Sprint stores. Dubbed Energizer Energi, the gadget charges a cell phone from one AA battery. Coming as no surprise, the company suggests using its high-end e2 Lithium line of batteries, but any kind of AA will work. Other versions of the […]

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Tags: Sprint Nextel · Accessories

Verizon Wireless LG Chocolate hands-on preview

July 31st, 2006 · No Comments

Buy the LG Chocolate for just $99 from WireFly. That’s $50 less than from Verizon Wireless direct.
The LG Chocolate is the new hot phone, or that’s at least what Verizon Wireless would like you to believe. The handset officially launched today and an advertising campaign has already kicked into gear. The UPS man met up […]

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Tags: Verizon Wireless · Review · LG Mobile Phone

2GB microSD card shipping from SanDisk

July 31st, 2006 · No Comments

SanDisk has started shipping a 2GB microSD card. Both 1 and 2GB versions were announced earlier this year at CES. microSD (formally known as TransFlash) has become one of the leading formats for mobile phones. Almost a third of phones sold worldwide this year are expected to have removable memory.
The 2GB launch was timed […]

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Tags: Backpage

Cingular to impose surcharge for non-GSM customers

July 31st, 2006 · No Comments

To help encourage its few remaining analog and TDMA customers to upgrade, Cingular will start charging a $5 monthly surcharge to all customers not using a GSM handset. The fee starts in September and will apply to approximately 8% of Cingular subscribers.
Cingular is required to provide analog coverage until 2008, but there is no […]

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Tags: Cingular

LG AX490 with Fastap debuts on Alltel

July 31st, 2006 · No Comments

Alltel became the first US carrier to launch a handset with the unique Fastap keypad layout. The LG AX490 was announced today and will go on sale starting August 3rd. Fastap is a licensed key layout technology that puts a 26-letter keyboard inbetween a more conventional keypad. While the tech is up for grabs by […]

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Tags: LG Mobile Phone

Cingular subscribers can tune into Rolling Stones

July 28th, 2006 · No Comments

Cingular subscribers have the ability to tune in live to a Rolling Stones concert taking place in Paris later this afternoon. A startup named Listen Live Now is using the performance (which starts at 3PM ET) to launch its live pay-for-play tech. $1.99 will net 7 minutes of the live show. There are no downloads […]

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Tags: Cingular

Microsoft demos hybrid computer/phone

July 28th, 2006 · No Comments

The line of distinction between a full fledged computer and mobile phone has been blurred with the advent of smartphones and Microsoft is doings its best to continue the trend. The company demoed a prototype product that combines Windows CE and a phone. The device is able to hook into a keyboard and TV to […]

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Tags: Smartphone

Software features of S40 3d Edition

July 27th, 2006 · No Comments

Review of GSM-handset Nokia 6131. Part 1 >>>
Review of GSM-handset Nokia 6131. Part 2 >>>
All manufacturers are trying to make their solutions look and feel alike in software, so it’s no wonder that majority of handsets show off pretty much the same functionality. In Nokia’s case a couple of up-to-date models are powered by S40 […]

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Tags: Review · Nokia