12th March 2008

Samsung U700 Phone Transformer Video

We’ve seen our fair share of Robots and Transforming phones, even still though there have been rumors of gremlins in the Samsung Ultra series, nothing prepared us for this video of the U700.

Makes your U600 look a tad predestrian eh?



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12th March 2008

iPhone Gets mobilePeople Search

mobilePeople liquidTM search on iPhone

With recent news suggesting that the majority of US mobile browsing originating on the Apple iPhone it makes sense that mobilePeople would bring its liquidTM mobile search to the device.

The search platform provides a UI for the Safari browser to search directories such as the Yellow and White Pages and offer a click to call option, access directions to a desired address, save business contacts and the ability to share results with friends or locate them on a map.

The mapping solution on the iPhone’s Safari is far superior to other browsers and will improve shortly with mobilePeople planning to introduce a client based on the recent SDK.

Quite reminiscent of the recent Relevantis solution but where is Google in all of this?



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12th March 2008

RIM Patents Photo Lock Key System

Blackberry Lock Key Patent Diagram



Endangering those debaucherous Xmas party photos, and hence blackmail, Blackberry makers RIM have filed a patent that allows users to have their mobile cameras without exposing businesses to corporate espionage.

Using a lock and key system the technique would allow happy snaps with the key in but disable camera mode once it has been removed.

Ingenious! Now if we can just get everyone to promise not to use a second key we’re in business.



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12th March 2008

iPhone SDK Downloads Top 100K

Apple iPhone SDK Presentation

Apple’s recently released iPhone SDK has been downloaded over 100 000 times in the first four days with over 1 000 000 people watching the launch video on Apple.com

While essentially only of use to developers, the iPhone SDK has garnered wider interest from the general public keen to learn what possibilities lie beyond the Firmware 2.0’s release in June.
With companies such as Six Apart, Namco Networks, THQ Wireless, PopCap, NetSuite and Rocket Mobile brining such pined for titles as Pac-Man, Galaga, Bejeweled, SuitePhone and Zuma, its shaping up to be an exciting year not only for Apple, but for iPhone users everywhere.



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12th March 2008

New Colors Sony Ericsson W380, W580

Sony Ericsson W380 New Colors

Sony Ericsson are at it again with new colors for there W380 and W580 phones.

The W380 has added tangarine black to their existing champagne black. The more cynical amongst you may be suggesting that the only difference is the logo color, but experience tells me it’s a lifestyle choice.

The w580 has gone native with jungle green, sure to be received as an adventurers delight - the soccer mom SUV of phones perhaps?

Sony Ericsson W580 Jungle Green Color



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12th March 2008

Intel Powered iPhone in 2009

This slide has the blogosphere alight with rumors that a forthcoming iPhone circa 2009 will be powered by Intel’s Moorestown x86 chip.

Intel Powered iPhone?

Fingers crossed.



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12th March 2008

Sony Ericsson W700 Stun Gun Phone

Sony Ericsson W700 Stun Gun


While many an accusation has been leveled at Sony Ericsson for making shocking phones, few have shocked more than this 800,000V W700 phone.

Confiscated by British Police it is though to be the first instance of the Sony Ericsson W700 stun gun which can apparently be bought online for under $100 .



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12th March 2008

Nokia Nseries PC Suite 2,0 Download

Nokia Nseries PC Suite v2.0

After some initial setbacks, the Nokia Nseries’ PC Suite v2.0 has graduated from Nokia Beta Labs with a couple of significant updates.

If you are the owner of an N95, N82 or any Nseries model you may wish to download the final version here.



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12th March 2008

Record Phone Calls with Teleport 2,0

Teleport 2.0 Phone Recorder


Whether you’re an investigative journalist, a closet prank caller or just a teensy bit paranoid, Teleport 2.0 can help you give call recipients their comeuppance.

Connecting to your computer via USB, Teleport 2.0 records conversations, dialed and called numbers, supports CallerID, can display caller image and name and even sends contact information and lists to office applications.

Great application if you’re the our omniscient narrator, but you may just want to mind your idle boasting lest the tape be running.



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12th March 2008

Puretracks, Blackberry DRM Free Music

Puretracks DRM Free Music for Blackberry

Blackberry users could be forgiven for feeling neglected in the music stakes but thanks to Puretracks DRM-free music store, RIM aficionados have something to smile about.

Bringing online digital music to Blackberry Pearl, Curve and the 8800 series, Puretracks Mobile Edition will bring 64 kb ACC/ ACC+ files from big labels like Universal, Sony BMG, Warner and EMI to the US from April 1.

Future additions to the service will include support for WiFi, allowing Blackberry smartphone owners to use the connection to download MP3’s.

Who needs an iPhone?



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