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Apple iPhone 3G production hits 800K units per week
3g iphone | announcements | apple | financial | foxconn | into iphone | iphone | iphone 3g | mac os | production | rampCalling the iPhone 3G a success is a bit of an understatement. Cupertino set the stage for frenzied iPhone 3G demand across the globe with the original iPhone and demand likely isn’t going to die down anytime soon. With iPhone 3G stock shortages reducing the initial rush of iPhone 3G subscriptions down to a relative [...]
Apple releases iPhone 2.0.1 OS through iTunes
3g iphone | announcements | apple | apple iphone | applications | firmware | firmware update | into iphone | iphone | iphone 2.0 | iphone 2.0 os | iphone 2.0.1 | iphone 2.0.1 os | iphone 3g | iphone firmware | itunes | mac osIf you’ve recently purchased an iPhone 3G, or upgraded your original iPhone to the iPhone 2.0 OS, you’ll probably already have logged in some serious time with the AppStore and all the new features (like improved web surfing) that make the iPhone 2.0 OS so much more usable than previous versions. You’re also likely well [...]
Plica folding touchscreen concept - Two screens, no buttons, totally cool
all touchscreen | announcements | clamshell | concept | devices | flip phone | folding | plica | touchscreenTouchscreens are here to stay. Every manufacturer worth their salt on this planet has or is working on the ultimate in touchscreen mobility, but it’s safe to say that touchscreen technology has long-road ahead of it before it is usable enough to replace physical keys and buttons. Capacitance touchscreens, like that on the iPhone are [...]
Nokia and Microsoft working to bring Zune marketplace to Nokia handsets?
apple | apple iphone | appstore | developer | integration | iphone | iphone 3g | itunes | mac os | microsoft | nokia | nokia xpressmusic | rumors | services | symbian | windows mobile | xpressmusic | zune | zune marketplaceIf the majority of new products and services from wireless carriers and handset manufacturers recently seems to be an answer to something from Apple, it’s probably because it is. Sure, Apple’s iPhone, iPhone 3G, iTunes integration, and AppStore may not be directly responsible for all of the wireless industry’s recent advancements, but Cupertino’s entry in [...]
Rumor revisited: Apple iPhone Nano slated for Q4 2008 launch?
3g iphone | apple | apple iphone | devices | into iphone | iphone | iphone 3g | iphone nano | mac os | nano | rumorsHere we go again. Apple is still a one-trick pony in the mobile space. They have their flagship, their only ship really, the iPhone 3G. Sure, the first-generation iPhone is still circulating, but the form-factors and features are nearly identical. Apple really only has one significant mobile phone offering with their iPhone 3G in a [...]
Chile “First in the World” to offer BlackBerry Bold 9000
announcements | blackberry | blackberry bold | blackberry bold 9000 | chile | devices | movistar | rimIf you thought the US or Canada were to be RIM’s launch-countries of choice for the new flagship BlackBerry handset, you’d be wrong. Sure, Canada is RIM’s home turf, and the US is responsible for a serious chunk of BlackBerry sales. But, it seems that Chile’s Movistar is now officially the first carrier to offer [...]
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Motorola ROKR EM30 Unveiled with Color-Shifting Keypad
newsMotorola today introduced its ROKR EM30, a candybar phone that transforms with a touch of a button. Colorful cues let users know which mode they are in. With ModeShift technology, the keyboard illuminates red in Music Mode and blue in Phone Mode. It is a GSM quad-band phone that supports global roaming. Building upon the success of the ROKR E8, the ROKR EM30 targets mass-market consumers with an improved LCD display, easier keypad navigation and built-in GPS functionality. A built-in 2.0-megapix...
Motorola ROKR EM28 Music Phone Offers 3D Surround Sound
newsMotorola today introduced its ROKR EM28, a music phone with enhanced 3D surround sound. The ROKR EM28 offers music in a familiar clamshell design. Users control music using touch-sensitive keys that appear only when needed. The front of the phone shows the name of the artist and song without opening the flip. The ROKR EM28 has features that enhance the music's performance. A 3D sound effect gives music a surround-sound quality and an audio equalizer provides 11 pre-set music genres, including ro...
Motorola ROKR EM25 Slim Slider with MP3 Player and FM Radio
newsMotorola today introduced its ROKR EM28, a sleek slider with a genuine music and radio experience. The ROKR EM25 has a built-in MP3 player and FM radio. A dedicated music key and music controls play, pause, forward and rewind songs. An integrated RDS radio displays available FM station information like song, artist and genre. Users can use FMShare to share stations with friends by sending it in a text message and SONGID technology identifies unknown songs. Multiple listening options include a sp...
Delta to Offer Internet Access on Domestic Fleet
newsDelta Air Lines said today it will offer broadband wireless Internet on its domestic fleet by the middle of next year. Delta is partnering with Aircell, an airborne communications provider, to install the network on the carrier's domestic fleet of more than 330 aircrafts. The Atlanta-based company said Wi-Fi service will be offered for a fee to customers traveling throughout the continental U.S. The system will allow customers traveling with Wi-Fi enabled devices, such as laptops, smartphones an...
Motorola names Sanjay Jha as CEO of Mobile Devices Business
announcements | motorola | motorola announcement | motorola mobile devices | motorola mobile phones | motorola news | sanjay jhaIn an effort to save its mobile devices business, Motorola is bringing a new blood to lead the company’s struggling division. A man in charge of Motorola Devices Business will be Sanjay Jha, who was earlier a COO at Qualcomm. At the same time, Jha is becoming Co-CEO of Motorola. Jha, age 45, most recently served [...]
Movistar in Chile first to offer BlackBerry Bold 9000
newsbriefMovistar in Chile is the first carrier in the world to offer the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 to its customers. Read the full story here.
Apple updates iPhone firmware to 2.01
newsbriefApple has released an update of the iPhone 2 firmware that addresses some instability and UI speed issues. iPhoneBuzz has a video of the new version running side by side with the old for comparison. Read the full story here.
Delta teaming with Aircell for WiFi on all domestic flights
newsToday Delta Airlines announced that it will be offering WiFi service to all of its domestic flight passengers by the summer of next year, thanks to an arrangement with Aircell. Read the full story here.
Motorola unveils ROKR EM30 with morphing keypad
snapshotToday Motorola unveiled the ROKR EM30, a candybar handset with a keypad that changes according to what the phone is being used for. The 3.5mm audio port, microSD card slot, and FM radio give this cell phone a lot of music potential. Read the full story here.
Motorola's ROKR EM28 clamshell brings the music
snapshotMotorola today unveiled its latest music-oriented clamshell, the ROKR EM28. Sporting a compact size and standard 3.5mm audio port, the EM28 also has dedicated music playback keys that light up on the outside when the music player is active. Read the full story here.
Motorola ROKR EM25 slides onto the scene
snapshotMotorola slipped out another slider handset this morning, the ROKR EM25. Targeted towards music lovers, this cell phone offers a 3.5mm audio port, Bluetooth with A2DP support for stereo headsets, and a microSD card slot. Read the full story here.
Djay for Mac…. wondering if we are going to get an iPhone version?
iphone | mobile musicNow I am sure some of you have heard of the djay software by Algoriddim - it allows you to act as a virtual DJ on your Mac, pulling in iTunes and mixing to your heart’s content. It is award-winning, as it has scratch and automix features too, but what I am wondering is…. are [...]
UK: Top 10 phones, commencing 1/8/08
nokia | samsung | sony ericsson | uk retailIt’s been a while since I did it, so I thought I would re-visit the “Top 1o” handsets in UK retail - with information kindly provided by Mobile Choice UK. So let’s take contract devices first: Not surprisingly the Tocco has made an appearance at the top of the chart, but it closely followed by Nokia’s [...]
