Microsoft has announced its Fone+ project, designed to help bring technology and computing to developing nations. Fone+ is essentially a low cost Windows Mobile-powered handset with TV output option. Read the full story here.

QStarz recently announced the new Bluetooth GPS receiver, BT-Q818 eXtreme, which they claim is world's most powerful. Features of the device are pretty impressive and include 51-Channel Performance tracking for fast acquisition and reacquisition, low power consumption that enable up to 32 hours of use, fast position fix (cold start 39s, warm start 36s, hot [...]

Fido in Canada is adding a new Sony Ericsson device to its portfolio. It's the Z750i model that enables Fido's potential customers to enjoy all the glory of 3G/HSDPA network. The Sony Ericsson device brings such things as video calling, 2 megapixel camera, web browser, media player and of course the Memory Stick Micro expansion [...]

When you're in Japan, handset makers are fine-tuning their products to meet the high-tech needs of advanced Japanese mobile phone users. That being said, NTT DoCoMo announced it is working alongside LG to develop the new Prada phone. From what we can tell, aside from the 7.2Mbps HSDPA support, the device is pretty much the same [...]

The Sony Ericsson R300 Radio was announced at the 2008 Mobile World Congress and has now passed through the FCC's approval process. This candybar handset features an AM/FM radio with a recording feature and a loudspeaker. Read the full story here.

05/09/08 - Send and receive SMS messages.

J.D. Power and Associates has released the results of a new survey on customer retail sales satisfaction. The report ranks the various national carriers and has T-Mobile coming out on top. Read the full story here.

Two Sony Ericsson phones have been spotted passing the so called FCC hurdle - the R300 Radio and C902 Cyber-shot. The first one is designed for developing countries to allow users to take radio (both AM and FM) with them, where ever they are. The other, more interesting device is the latest and baddest Cyber-shot [...]

Yesterday, we posted information about the upcoming BlackBerry 9000. According to Boy Genius, we should expect the official announcement to take place on Monday, May 12th at WES 2008. Now, a new tidbit of information suggests the upcoming smartphone will be called "Bold." If that's the case, I guess we will see more "Bold" versions, [...]

Sony Ericsson has opened a new flagship store in Taiwan. The grand opening took place today (May 10th) and the ceremony included tons of promo materials for the first visitors, including SE branded bikes and towels. Hmm, why do we care about the promo materials. Guess they just make the scene more compelling and the [...]

T-Mobile's attractively priced wireless rate plans and hip mobile phone lineup have always made T-Mobile USA one of the best values in the US. And, with the launch of the No. 4 US wireless carrier's 1700Mhz AWS-band 3G network, T-Mobile's future as a top-ranked mobile operator is looking good. JD Power and Associates has just release [...]

The Apple iPhone is already sold out in the UK, following O2's iPhone price cut, and now the last reliable iPhone stock has run dry. Apple's own online store has stopped taking orders for iPhone 8Gb and iPhone 16GB handsets, indicating that Apple is gearing up to release their next-generation iPhone with 3G data connectivity. Previously, [...]

Mashups are great, they combine the best of multiple applications and make for a more versatile and convenient user experience. The latest map-mashup to hit the iPhone brings together the convenience on local search, Google Maps, and City Guides. Enter Schmap. Directing your iPhone Safari browser to www.schmap.com takes you to your Schmap homepage, where you [...]