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Entries from June 2008

Kyocera Giving Away Headsets in San Diego June 30

June 30th, 2008 · No Comments

On Monday, June 30, between 11:30 am and 1:30 PM, Kyocera will be giving away free headsets at the Dave & Busters parking lot at 2831 Camino del Rio North in San Diego.

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Tags: In The News · Kyocera

Luke, I Am Your Father! Darth Vader USB Hub Hands-on

June 30th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Old and young Geeks alike, Darth Vader is looking for Luke! For old fans of the Star Wars Trilogy here’s the chance for you to have this USB hub in your hot little hands!
When you plug it in your computer, Darth Vader begins to breath, his eyes glow, and he moves his head!
It will be [...]

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Tags: Accessories · Gadgets

Cell phones tracking nightlife activity

June 29th, 2008 · No Comments

Software named Citysense is software for Blackberry phones (and soon the iPhone) which shows you where the wild things are happening in your own town. Roland Piquepaille’s Technology Trend reports.
Citysense ‘uses advanced machine learning techniques to number crunch vast amounts of data emanating from thousands of cell-phones, GPS-equipped cabs and other data devices to paint [...]

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Tags: BlackBerry · GPS · Software · Technology

Number of 3G users in Europe exceeds 100 million

June 29th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Since being available since April 2003, 3G has steadily grown over the last few years, with users in Europe exceeding 100 million, in the span of five years. To be precise, by the end of May this year, Europe had 101.5 million subscribers, out of the total 910.8 million users, giving 3G around 11% of [...]

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Tags: 3G · In The News

iPhone doesn’t support vanity, pudgy fingers are an issue too

June 26th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Vanity doesn’t seem to be there in the dictionary of the iPhone, no wonder women with manicured nails are having a problem using the touchscreen interface. Another glaring issue is that people with fat fingers are unable to navigate the phone efficiently. At the brink of introducing the vastly improved 3G version for only $199, [...]

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Tags: 3G · Apple · GPS · Software · iPhone

Nokia 7610 Meets with FCC’s Approval

June 26th, 2008 · No Comments

A new GSM slider has been spotted on the FCC site, the Nokia 7610s. The 7610s is a quad-band GSM/EDGE device with stereo Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, FM radio and a 3.2 megapixel camera with flash. It has a 2.5mm headset jack that supports TV out capabilities, and a slot for microSD cards. According to the draft [...]

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Tags: AT&T Wireless · Camera · FCC · Nokia · T-Mobile

The LG Chocolate 3 getting new colors

June 26th, 2008 · No Comments

If you have a thing for colorful phones then this is good news for you. Apparently the LG Chocolate 3 will be getting some new colors, one of which being this light blue.
It will also be in black, both of these will likely be available at the time of the launch. With the blue version [...]

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Tags: Cellphones · LG Mobile Phone

Verizon Wireless Announces the LG Dare

June 26th, 2008 · 4 Comments

Today Verizon Wireless announced the LG Dare, a new touch device first revealed by LG a couple of weeks ago. This compact phone has an updated user interface compared to other touch phones on the Verizon network. It is far more intuitive to use. The Dare focuses on providing a solid camera and video experience. [...]

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Tags: Camera · Internet · LG Mobile Phone · Portable Video · Smartphone · Verizon Wireless

HTC begins shipping its Diamond handset with updated TouchFLO interface

June 26th, 2008 · No Comments

One of HTC’s Diamond key selling points is its TouchFLO 3D interface, which brings a new way to scroll through contacts, browse the Internet, and the like. However, unfortunately, performance has been generally sluggish. HTC looks to remedy this, by releasing a newer version of the interface on new Touches. The newer version of the [...]

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Tags: HTC · In The News · PDA Phone

The Joy of Tech Takes on iPhone 3G Shoppers

June 26th, 2008 · No Comments

The Joy of Tech has taken a shot at those of us digging through the couch cushions and begging mommy and dad for the latest Apple product. Because, let’s face it. It’s expensive to be this geek-trendy and some of us don’t have jobs. Only one thing we can’t figure out…

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Tags: 3G · Apple · Funny · iPhone

Special Offer $15 iPod Nano Clone

June 26th, 2008 · No Comments

Actually, it’s only $14.8 USD for the 1GB offer, but what’s 2 cents to a wholesale buyer of this special Nano clone (MP4(DMP-307D)), which comes with an “original” USB port. It boasts a 1.8-inch CSTN screen, support for AMV videos and various audio files and with an FM tuner added, something that Apple still refuses [...]

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Tags: Clone · Gadgets · Portable Audio · Portable Video

Review Samsung F400

June 26th, 2008 · No Comments

Live photos of Samsung F400

Table of contents:

Positioning
Design, size, controls
Display
Keypad
Battery
Connectivity
Memory, Memory cards
Performance
Camera
Menu and User Interface
Phonebook
Call list
Messaging
Organizer
Multimedia
MP3-player
Entertainment
Applications
WAP
Alarm clock
File Manager (My files)
Settings
Impressions

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Tags: Review · Samsung

Dang! Gphone launch postponed

June 25th, 2008 · No Comments

Tickling our curiosity Google have delayed he launch of the much hyped Gphone because of handset issues. Since Google has contributed to the operating system of the phone, around 30 different partners had decided to help them in the preparation of the phone. the delay pushes the release of the phone to the end of [...]

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Tags: Google · In The News

Virgin Mobile USA Offers $80 Unlimited Calling Plan

June 25th, 2008 · No Comments

Today Virgin Mobile USA announced a new unlimited calling plan. The Totally Unlimited plan, which will be available beginning July 1, will give customers unlimited nationwide calling with no roaming or other fees for $80 per month. Add $10 to also get unlimited text messaging, picture messaging, instant messaging, and email. Virgin does not require [...]

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Tags: Email · In The News · Industry Q&A's · SMS · Virgin Mobile

Motorola announces MING A1600, A1800

June 25th, 2008 · No Comments

After months of speculation, Motorola has formally announced two new MING-series phones, the A1600 and 1800. The first has a 2.4-inch touchscreen, with a liftable plastic cover to protect against damage. Also onboard is a three-megapixel camera with the unusual feature of continuous autofocus, something allegedly unseen on cellphones to date. The camera can also [...]

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Tags: GPS · Motorola