Entries from April 2008
Table of contents:
Positioning
Design, size, controls
Display
Keypad
Battery
Connectivity
Memory, Memory Cards
Performance
Camera
Menu
Phonebook
Call log
Messaging
Organizer
FM-radio
Applications
WAP
MP3-player
Settings
Impressions
Sales package:
Handset
Battery
Charger
Wired stereo-headset
User Guide
Software CD
Wired speakers (only in the music-minded edition)
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Tags: Review · Samsung
Verizon is claiming to have had extremely healthy financial results in its first quarter, despite intense competition and a failing American economy. Total revenues increased 5.5 percent to $23.8 billion, while operating income went up 14.1 percent to $4.3 billion. The company notably claims that its Wireless division gained more customers than any of its [...]
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Tags: AT&T Wireless · In The News · Verizon Wireless
The tiny Argard M10 Bluetooth headset weighs only 5 grams, but still offers a stand-by time of 100 hours and a constant talk time of three hours.
It comes with a very stylish charging dock station and is a breeze to set up. Itβs extremely comfortable to wear, and a joy not to have ear [...]
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Tags: Accessories · Bluetooth · Gadgets · Headset
Nokia introduced a trio of new phones today. All are quad-band GSM/EDGE and run the Series 40 platform. They each have an FM radio, Bluetooth and slots for microSD cards. All three will be available in the third quarter.
6600 Fold: Similar to the 6555, the 6600 Fold creates a single contour when opened. The front [...]
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Tags: Camera · Cellphones · Nokia · WCDMA
A few sites are reporting this morning that they have uncovered new Sidekick code names, the Sidekick Gekko and the Sidekick Aspen. According to these sites, these are going to be new Sidekick models. There has not been any information leaked from the FCC, or other sources that would undeniably confirm the existence of such [...]
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Tags: FCC · Smartphone · T-Mobile
Apple sent a short letter announcing that the 8GB capacity iPhone and iPod Touch has reached end-of-life status in the U.K. There are no more stocks online and only a few units left in stores. This heralds the new iPhone with 3G connectivity rumored to be announced in June. Apple may also be deliberately phasing [...]
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Tags: Apple · In The News · iPhone
April 27th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Today, we bring you news on the LG Prada II, set to be released in the fourth quarter of this year. The Prada II, specs-wise blows the original Prada out of the water. Unfortunately, there are no images of the Prada II at this time. The phone will obiously be heavily branded by Prada, including [...]
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Tags: Camera · LG Mobile Phone · Luxury · Rumor
April 27th, 2008 · 1 Comment
New more specific rumors about the Apple 3G iPhone have surfaced thanks to Engadget.
They got it from a trusted source that the 3G iPhone is already in field testing. More interesting are the couple of specific details on what to expect from the new 3G iPhone handset.
Apple would tweak the design of the new iPhone [...]
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Tags: 3G · Apple · Rumor · iPhone
Today, three unannounced Samsung handsets have been seen - the SGH-M620, SGH-B200, and the SGH-B110. First up, the M620: this phone features a 1.9β LCD screen, Micro SD card slot, FM radio, which allows you to record the radio station you are listening to β ala the G600.
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Tags: Cellphones · Samsung
The latest G’zOne phone from Casio is called the Boulder. According to the FCC documents, this ruggedized clamshell will offer EVDO wireless data and Bluetooth. Not much else can be determined at this time, but the G’zOne line of phones is sold by Verizon Wireless.
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Tags: EVDO · FCC · Verizon Wireless
The new PODillow is here. The innovative face-down tanning and massage pillow is more than just a pillow. It includes 2 convenient pockets to store personal items like Mp3 players, cell phones, keys or wallet. Take the PODillow on vacation, to the beach, pool, or spa for an enhanced personalized experience.
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Tags: Accessories · Gadgets
LG’s black label series has got another new edition β the KF750. Like the Viewty, it features a five megapixel camera, capable of recording VGA video, at 120 FPS in DivX format. At a slender 11.8 mm, it’s the thinnest five megapixel cameraphone to date.
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Tags: Camera · Google · LG Mobile Phone
AT&T Mobility has signed a deal with U.K.-based ip.access Ltd., which will provide it with up to 7 million femtocells that AT&T hopes to sell to its customers. The deal is worth a reported $500 million, and could allow AT&T to sell the femotcells for as little as $100 each. Femtocells provide indoor areas, such [...]
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Tags: AT&T Wireless · In The News · Technology
Below is an image of the upcoming high-end ZN5 from Motorola, in all of its glory. The camera sensor is made by Kodak, so hopefully the camera should be somewhat decent, which can’t be said for many of Motorola’s handsets.
Unfortunately, as we revealed last week, the handset is missing a 3G radio, so it’s GSM-only [...]
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Tags: 3G · Camera · Motorola · Portable Audio
Sky’s upcoming on-demand TV service (now dubbed Go!View) for Sony’s PSP will be available this summer, the British TV network said today. The service lets owners of the handheld game system use the Wi-Fi connection to watch shows offered on Sky independently of the satellite connection. Viewers will have the option of either paying per [...]
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Tags: Gadgets · Portable Audio · Portable Gaming · Portable TV · Portable Video · Sony