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Live Photos of HTC's Raphael - the Touch Pro
galleryWe got to spend a bit of one on one time with HTC's new uber-smartphone, the Touch Pro. Codenamed Raphael, the new Touch Pro is everything the company's Touch Diamond is - and more. And by more, we mean a sweet 5 row, slide out QWERTY keyboard. Read the full story here.
Hands-On With the Nokia E71
galleryWe recently had the opportunity to handle the Nokia E71, one of the two new Nokia Eseries phones announced last week. This candybar smartphone features a full QWERTY keyboard and 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus. Click through for the photos and our impressions. Read the full story here.
Apple's international iPhone 3G plans - How unlimited data will change the wireless landscape
3g iphone | apple | apple iphone | cingular/at&t | iphone | iphone 3g | mac os | plans | pricingApple's iPhone 3G has again frenzied the world in anticipation for a consumer electronics product launch second to none. With last year's iPhone launch craze in the US (and, to a lesser extent, in Europe), Apple will be hard pressed to one-up itself with the next-generation iPhone 3G's launch on July 11. But, it's not [...]
Over-the-air firmware update for Nokia N78 - v11.043 is here
announcements | developer | firmware | fota | nokia | nokia n78 | ota | symbian | updateEuropean Nokia N78 users will be happy to hear that the latest firmware update for their N-series handset will be taking advantage of S60 3rd Edition's FOTA (Firmware Over The Air) capability to easily and conveniently update firmware components. That translates in to a PC-free update for Nokia N78 (Euro spec, of course) handsets in [...]
The Missing Sync for iPhone hits Windows
announcements | apple | applications | iphone | iphone 3g | mac os | mark/space | missing syncAre you a Windows user looking for a convenient way to transfer all your data from your BlackBerry, Palm, Windows Mobile, or Sony Ericsson/Motorola/Nokia-made Symbian-powered smartphone to your iPhone or iPhone 3G? Well, here's a bit of good news for you. Mark/Space has released Missing Sync software for Windows. The software not only allows the user [...]
LiMo Foundation and LiPS Forum combine to battle open-source competitors
android | developer | linux | mac os | mobile os | mobile platform | open source | partnerships | symbianAs smaller competitors in an growing open-source mobile OS market, LiMo Foundation and LiPS (Linux Phone Standards) Forum members are in for a serious battle for open-source marketshare. With Nokia buying out Symbian to essentially seed the open-source Symbian mobile platform, and the OHA backing Google's Android platform, there isn't much hope for small-game. Oh, [...]
Nokia 7610 Supernova 3.2MP Slider Unveiled
newsNokia today unveiled its 7610 Supernova, a slider phone featuring smooth curves and Xpress-On covers in Steel Blue and Red or Bright Lilac and Steel Blue. The Theme Colorizer lets users identify and capture any color and tailor a look by applying captured colors to its key illumination and wallpaper. Additional features include a 3.2-megapixel camera with dual LED flash and 8x digital zoom, instant messaging and TV out for image sharing. Consumers can also manage music with a dedicated music key...
Nokia 7510 Supernova Clamshell Announced with Hidden Display
newsNokia today announced its 7510 Supernova clamshell, a push-to-open design with a soft feel and solid metal hinge, available in Storm Blue, Red, Emerald Green and Espresso Brown colors. The 7510 Supernova features light effects with a hidden-until-lit display and reminder light. The handheld features a 2.0-megapixel camera with NIPS, LED flash, 4x digital zoom, a 512MB microSD card, a large 2.2-inch QVGA display and Nokia web browser for access to Nokia Search, Share on OVI and Flickr. Consumers ...
Nokia 7310 Supernova Slim Handheld with 3D Textured Designs
newsNokia today introduced its 7310 Supernova, a slim and sleek handheld with Xpress-On covers etched with 3D textured designs available in Steel Blue plus a second cover in Wasabi Green or Candy Pink. A further five cover options will be available in Mushroom Silver, Plum Jam, Electric Blue, Yellow Mellow and Espresso Brown colors. Additional features include a 2.0-megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom and TV out for image sharing, instant messaging and playing the preinstalled games on TV. An FM R...
Nokia 7210 Supernova 2.0MP Entry-Level Handheld Displayed
newsNokia today displayed its 7210 Supernova, a simple slim handheld in a choice of Bubble Gum Pink and Vivid Blue gloss finish. With the 7210 Supernova, users can listen to music sideloaded from a PC or purchased from the Nokia Music Store and manage songs with the Nokia Music PC client. Music and videos can be played and saved with an SD memory card slot. A 2.0-megapixel camera and access to Flickr provides one-click photo sharing. "As we rely more heavily on mobile phones to stay connected, they ...
Cisco says Mobile data traffic could double annually up to 2012
researchNo, not Simon says, but Cisco says… … and they are saying, that according to their Visual Networking Index (VNI) Forecast there are several IP networking trends we should expect - some highlights below: IP traffic will increase at a combined annual growth rate (CAGR) of 46 percent from 2007 to 2012, nearly doubling every two years The [...]
Rumour Mill: Sony to go it alone, for the PSP phone…
sony ericssonPocket-lint is reporting that Sony is considering to go it alone for production of the oft-rumoured "PSP Phone". Previously we have seen patents, mock-ups, fakes, and suchlike - but no phone! Apparently the relationship between Sony and Sony-Ericsson has become somewhat frosty, over what sony considers the "strategic error" of giving SE it's "Walkman" brand name. Additionally, [...]
Blyk to enter 3 European Markets
blyk | carriersBlyk has said that it is going to enter the German, Spanish, and Belgian markets next year. As we know, the network offers free calls and texts, to it's 16-24 yr old demographic "members", in return for accepting Ads. Strategy Analytics analyst Nitesh Patel said Blyk's continued growth depended on demonstrating value to advertisers through superior [...]
EU legislation plans 70% cut in MTRs
financial | regulationOnly yesterday did I report on the somewhat confusing statement from the European Commissioner regarding RPP (receiving party pays), but now we have more TLAs (three letter abbreviations) flying at us - now it's MTRs, or Mobile Termination Rates… read on to see why although a 70% cut sounds good, it could actually mean [...]
Garmin and GyPsii sign multi-year agreement
gps/sat nav | social networkingGarmin has signed a multi year global agreement with GyPsii according to a statement from GyPsii. As we are aware, Garmin is known for it's Sat Nav hardware, whereas GyPsii is a "geo-location and mobile social networking provider". As per the agreement terms, GyPsii will provide technology, products, worldwide data center infrastructure, development licenses and GyPsii [...]
Worldwide Mobile gaming revenue to hit $4.5bn this year
financial | gaming | researchWell they are, according to Gartner at least! I am just going to pull some very brief highlights here: Mobile game revenues will reach $6.3 billion in 2011 North America will pull ahead of Western Europe over the next few years and be a larger market as Americans adopt more data services in general Asia is big opportunity: The [...]
Nokia launches the 7210, 7310, 7510 and 7610 with a bang, say hello to the Supernova series
nokiaFrom most expensive to least expensive, here is what you need to know: The 7610 has the ability to capture a color with the camera and then apply that same, or roughly the same, color to the wallpaper and keypad of the device which I find totally freaking awesome and it reminds me of the Nokia [...]
Nokia Slides into Colors with the 7610 Supernova
snapshotNokia has just announced its new 7610 Supernova slider, the flagship model of the new Supernova fashion product group. Offering a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and a unique Theme Colourizer feature, the Nokia 7610 Supernova is poised to be a big hit. Read the full story here.
Nokia Unveils Entry-Level 7210 Supernova
snapshotNokia's 7210 Supernova is an entry-level candybar in the Supernova product group, with a 2 megapixel camera and microSD card slot. Using Nokia's S40 user interface, the 7210 also features a built-in FM radio and Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP support for stereo headsets. Read the full story here.
Nokia's 7310 Supernova with TV-Out
snapshotNokia's new 7310 Supernova candybar handset offers plenty of multimedia fun, with its built-in FM radio, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, and microSD card slot. TV-Out support turns any television into a bigger display, and the 2 megapixel camera makes photos a snap. Read the full story here.
