Friday 12 March 2010

3 Mobile Launch the Sony Ericsson VivazSource: PhonesLimitedThe latest Sony Ericsson release has now found another new network partner, the dedicated 3G network, 3 Mobile has now launched the Sony Ericsson Vivaz on their entire range of pay monthly contract deals and this Moon Silver edition of the Vivaz is a... Read
Apple iPad preorders start today
Source: MobileBurn.comAs of 5:30am Pacific Time (8:30am EST), customers interested in the Apple iPad can pre-order their devices today. The iPad is Apple's first tablet device that will run the iPhone operating system and some models will be available with AT&T data c... Read
Google Nexus One pops up at Vodafone UKSource: MobileBurn.comWhen the Nexus One launched in January of this year, Vodafone said that it would bring the Android powered smartphone to Europe, it was just a question of when. Today, Vodafone UK posted the phone on its website declaring that it's coming soon. An of... Read
Sony 3D TV up for grabs at Harrods nowSource: T3.comStarting today, AV mad gadget fans can make a beeline for London’s famous department store’s dedicated Sony concession and register their interest in the 3D Ready Bravia HX903.
 
The 52-inch model, which will cost a whacking £2... Read
Unreal on Palm is unreal - webOS gest Unreal Engine 3 gamesSource: GSMArena.com Palm and Epic Games demonstrated Unreal Engine 3 up and running on the Palm's webOS. It looks really awesome and the game developers have already a free access to it. Let the unreal games begin now!... Read
Lunch.com Launches Communities: Yelp meets Wordpress meets WikipediaSource: Ubergizmo
[SXSW] We published about Lunch.com when it launched in April 09 at Web 2.0. Lunch.com connects people with similar interests via the proprietary “Similarity Engine” and provides them a platform to publish and share opinions and reviews ... Read
Nokia to change how they measure mobile industry unit shipments, will include Asian counterfeitsSource: IntoMobileNokia (NYSE: NOK) released a press release today stating that they’re going to be “revising its definition of the industry mobile device market that it uses to estimate industry volumes”. The new definition will include “vendo... Read
Multi-tasking comes to Apple iPhone?Source: T3.comThe site claims that "people with a proven track record in predicting Apple's technological advances" provided the scoop on Apple's new update, which will allow iPhone users to run multiple third-party apps at the same time.
 
The curr... Read
Sobees For SXSW and MIX10Source: Ubergizmo
[SXSW] I saw Sobees for the first time at DEMO 09, it is a social sites networks aggregator that looked pretty good when I saw the demo, it offered a monetization model via brand sponsorship. Today, the company launched Sobees for SXW and MIX10: the... Read
Brits can get Apple iPad delivered early by April 6Source: T3.com 
Fancy beating the rest of the UK to a shiny new iPad without flying across the pond from April 3? Well now you can now by ordering one through www.bundlebox.com from 1.30pm today when pre-ordering starts Stateside.
 
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Flash on Windows Phone 7 confirmed, coming to HTC HD2Source: CNETAdobe has confirmed that Flash Player 10.1 is coming to Windows Phone 7, and hinted that the first phone to see the update will be the Windows Mobile-toting HTC HD2... Read
White Edition Samsung Galaxy Portal SIM FreeSource: PhonesLimitedThe new Samsung Galaxy Portal has now been made avaiulable in its white colour scheme as a SIM Free phone, also known as the Samsung Galaxy Spica the Portal was first launched in its original black casing late last year and this latest white edition ... Read
Apple iPhone 4G pictures 'leaked'Source: T3.com 
No, we don't really think they are, but you've got to admire the effort that's gone into this.
 
Click through the pics on the right and you'll see docks, different colour chassis and even new internal packaging.
 
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Must Watch Video: 32 minutes with Martin Cooper, inventor of the mobile phoneSource: IntoMobileMartin Cooper, while working for Motorola (NYSE: MOT), invented the first portable (as in you could carry it with you) mobile phone. In the video below he spends a little over half an hour and talks about spectral efficiency, explains how mobile phon... Read
Tag Heuer Holition augmented reality watch app: hands-onSource: T3.comTag Heuer is launching a new augmented reality app that lets you try on a watch using your laptop.
 
The app, made by UK company Holition, works by reading a barcode on a paper watch you print out from Tagheuer.com and fasten to your wrist. Sele... Read
PocketWizard tests FlexTT5 for NikonSource: dpreview.com... Read
Ricoh exhibits GXR modules at CP+Source: dpreview.com... Read
Vodafone offers free eBooksSource: T3.comThe five eBooks available for download are Stieg Larsson's "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo", Sophie Kinsella's "Twenties girl", James Patterson's "The Murder of King Tut", Alex Preston's "This Bleeding City" a... Read
Vodafone's Wayfinder is first victim of free smartphone navigation servicesSource: Engadget Mobile
Back in January 2009, as Vodafone was preparing to close a £20 million ($30 million) deal to buy Swedish mapmaker Wayfinder, it was seen as a bold move from a carrier intent on entering the apparently lucrative market for location based servic... Read
Verizon Wireless’ CASIO G’zOne Brigade is rugged, comes with QWERTY keyboardSource: IntoMobileIt took quite a while for Verizon (NYSE: VZ) Wireless to get ready the CASIO G’zOne Brigade for the official announcement. We’ve first seen the rugged device at the carrier’s leaked roadmap back in July of 2009. Then, a month later,... Read
HTC Tattoo to get an Android 2.1 updateSource: IntoMobileGood news for all the HTC Tattoo owners out there. Just because you have the least powerful Android smartphone, it doesn’t mean HTC has forgotten you. Unlike Samsung (referring to the i7500 model), HTC takes good care of its customers, hence yo... Read
Mobiado unveils Classic 712GCB luxury phoneSource: IntoMobileLuxury handset maker Mobiado is out with a new phone called Classic 712GCB, which is a variant of their existing Classic 712ZAF model.
When it comes to Mobiado phones, features are not the main point we talk about — rather it’s all about ... Read
ABSOLUT VODKA brings Drinkspiration to the Android MarketSource: IntoMobileAs they promised back in July of last year, ABSOLUT is bringing its Drinkspiration application to the Android platform. As you may know from our description of the iPhone version, Drinkspiration is a complex application that includes several elements... Read
Nexage announces Android support; Unveils APIsSource: IntoMobileNexage, which is the “mobile advertising yield optimization and mediation solutions provider,” released the new Nexage Android SDK and an open API, enabling developers to create Android-based apps capable of serving mobile ads through Nex... Read
Telect launches Telecom Tycoon in the AppStoreSource: IntoMobileAgain we have an example of a company making an iPhone game as part of its marketing activities. The company is Telect, which is the “service connectivity and power solutions provider for the global communications industry,” and the game ... Read
Belgium to Offer Fourth 3G LicenseSource: IntoMobileIt was back in April of 2009 when we first wrote about Belgium’s plans to issue the fourth 3G license. It looks like the day is approaching, at least according to De Standaard newspaper.
Apparently, the license will be sold either as a single 1... Read
Appular: From marketing/PR company to iPhone app publisherSource: IntoMobileAppular, which is a marketing and PR firm specialized in promoting iPhone titles, is taking the “publisher route.” What this means is that in some cases — when they like the application/game — they may act as a publisher and s... Read
Apple iPad pre-orders begin todaySource: T3.comOur cousins across the pond can pre-order the Apple iPad from today although they'll have to wait until April 3 to actually get their hands on one.
Despite delays that's seen the release date of the new tablet pushed back from this month, there'll be... Read
Tech News @ 10: iPhone to get multitasking?Source: T3.comFRIDAY
 
IPHONE NEWS

@V3 - Report points to iPhone getting multitasking

 
 
PS3 NEWS

@Engadget - PlayStation Move will offer limited four player support

 
IPAD NEWS

@Gizmodo - iPad pre-orders starts Friday morning at 8.30 Eas... Read
Schedule some free one-on-one tutoring on how to use your Android flavored Verizon phoneSource: PhoneArena.comBig Red is offering free 30 minute one-on-one sessions to help you learn the ins and outs of your Android handset...

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Videos: What’s it going to be like to develop games for Windows Phone Series 7?Source: IntoMobileThe 2010 Games Developers Conference is in full swing right now, and at the event Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) decided to reveal a little bit more information about Windows Phone Series 7, due to hit later this year. As the picture above shows, Microsoft i... Read
New PhoneArena Feature - Phone DiscussionsSource: PhoneArena.comWe are proud to announce a new Phone Discussions feature that will let you share your experience or ask a question about a certain phone…Photos:

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First Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Series devices to boast 480 x 800 pixel displays, HD2 owners sighSource: Engadget Mobile
Even though Microsoft's big MIX event is still days away, the Windows Phone 7 Series development platform is already pretty well defined. It's also clear that Microsoft wants to keep things tidy for developers by requiring all WP7 phones to meet a c... Read
Vodafone hands out free booksSource: RegisterHardwareIf you have the right kind of phone
Vodafone customers can get free books today, assuming they've got the right kind of handset and can find the download page.…


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HTC Tattoo is getting the v2.1 (Eclair) update soonSource: GSMArena.com We've been through this a few times with the HTC Magic and Hero, but HTC Tattoo owners can breathe a sigh of relief - HTC confirmed that the Tattoo is getting the 2.1 Eclair update. They just need a little more time...... Read
Landport Solar Sound SpeakersSource: Ubergizmo
Solar gadgets never seem to get old, and next up is Landport’s Solar Sound speakers, laying claims to be Japan’s first set of solar powered speakers. The solar panel is rather obvious at the top of the speaker, but in case you want some ... Read
Scaled Down Nexus One Heading To India?Source: Ubergizmo
This is still firmly in the rumor bin, but word is going around that Google is working on a scaled down version of its Android-powered Nexus One for new markets such as India. There isn’t any concrete info on this device just yet, but if it&rs... Read
Opera Mini 5 beta hits the Android MarketSource: PhoneArena.comThe new Opera Mini 5 beta web browser is looking for a home on your Android smartphone and comes with some new features...Photos:

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Opera Mini 5 beta for Android testSource: PhoneArena.comThe beta version of Opera Mini 5 has finally rolled out for the Android platform and our first impressions of the pack are very positive indeed...Photos:

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Pre-order your iPad at 8:30 am EST this morningSource: PhoneArena.comIn less than 7 hours, you can pre-order your Apple iPad and be the envy of every boy, girl and domesticated animal on your block...Photos:

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Wii Push Up Bar For Your Exercise NeedsSource: Ubergizmo
If you rely on Wii Fit to help you keep in shape, you’ll probably have noticed that the Wii Fit balance board gives you a limited range of push-up motions, so you can’t do the really tough pushups that you think will turn you into the co... Read
Microsoft Azure Unveiled In IndiaSource: Ubergizmo
While most of us haven’t moved to a cloud computing operating system just yet, Microsoft has just made its cloud-based operating system, Windows Azure, available in India. In terms of dollars and cents, a cloud-based operating system hosted on... Read
Android's American market share soars, WinMo pays the priceSource: Engadget Mobile
Mobile manufacturer and platform market share stats for the US are in for the month of January thanks to comScore, and as usual, they tell a fascinating (and somewhat unpredictable) story of what's actually going on at the cash registers. Motorola -... Read
HP Launches New Let's Do Amazing Ad CampaignSource: Ubergizmo
If you were wondering what HP has up its sleeve with is latest $40 million “Let’s Do Amazing” ad campaign, you’ll be able to find out now, and the company has released a couple of ads to the general public. Stand-up comedian,... Read
Pre-order Your iPad At Five-thirty In The Morning, April 3rdSource: Ubergizmo
If you’ve been jumping up and down in anticipation of the iPad launch on April 3rd, here’s a little tidbit to further whet your appetite. You can begin to pre-order your iPad online at apple.com at 5.30am Pacific Time on Friday, March 12... Read
Thunderbird Lanikai Beta 1 ReleasedSource: Ubergizmo
Mozilla has officially launched the first beta of Thunderbird 3 today, codenamed Lanikai. It’s available for Windows, Mac and Linux, so compatibility shouldn’t be much of an issue. The goal of this release is to smooth out the problems c... Read
Hardware Jailbreak Your iPhone Easily With The iDongleSource: Ubergizmo
Ever wanted to jailbreak your iPhone, but thought that fiddling with all that software felt like Voodoo magic? Well, with the iDongle, you won’t have to go through the tedious process of jailbreaking your iPhone. The device can jailbreak an iP... Read
ModulR Casing For The iPad Allows You To Mount It On WallsSource: Ubergizmo
Accessory makers are busy churning out various bags and pouches for Apple’s upcoming iPad, but the ModulR casing does stand out compared to the others, especially since it allows you to include a wall mount. Judging by its name, you can expect... Read
Mobiado's 712GCB: 'your choice of yellow or rose gold' is really all you need to knowSource: Engadget Mobile
Were you up late at night trying to imagine what a Mobiado 712ZAF might look like were it covered in 8 microns of 18-karat gold? Well, an honest night of peaceful slumber might finally be within reach now that the Canadian company has answered the c... Read
More than half of mobile workers use their smartphone in the restroomSource: PhoneArena.comCareerBuilder took a survey of 5,200 mobile workers and found out that most of them have very poor habits that would upset Miss Manners...

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More than half of Mobile Workers use their smartphone in the restroomSource: PhoneArena.comCareerBuilder took a survey of 5,200 mobile workers and found out that most of them have very poor habits that would upset Miss Manners...

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Google Now Allows You To Check If Stock Is Available NearbySource: Ubergizmo
Have you ever been in a scenario where you google for an item online, find it at a store nearby, fight through traffic to get there, only to find out that it’s out of stock? Well, Google is looking to help you tackle that issue, with its lates... Read
Pink Floyd Legal Win May Set Online Downloads Sale PrecedentSource: TrustedReviews   Attains ban on sales of singles, enforces complete album only purchases.... Read
HTC Incredible in the wild…. Again.Source: IntoMobileAre you sick of hearing about this thing yet? The HTC Incredible is still getting some more pre-release photo shoot love, and while the increased leaks of the device are a hint that the release should soon be near, I’m ready to see the thing on... Read
Huawei’s SmaKit S7 Android tablet looks promising, sort ofSource: IntoMobileWith the slew of tablets in tow for this year, one has got to fit the bill for everyone, eventually. Some people are pissing themselves in anticipation for the iPad. Those who want better hardware, and you know,  Flash support ( as unimportant as it... Read
Rogue DROIDS have mind of their ownSource: PhoneArena.comA Motorola DROID owner woke up at night to find his DROID surfing the web, answering emails and making phone calls all on its own...

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Talkin' Windows Phone 7 Series gaming with Microsoft at GDCSource: Engadget Mobile

We already got a look at Microsoft's little XNA show-and-tell as relates to Windows Phone 7 Series, but our colleague Andrew Yoon over at Joystiq had a chance for longer sit-down with Xbox Live general manager Ron Pessner and XNA Game Studio manage... Read
Palm demonstrates Unreal Engine 3 on webOSSource: MobileBurn.comAt the Game Developers Conference (GDC), Palm and Epic Games are showing off Palm webOS devices running Unreal Engine 3, which in the past has powered popular gaming titles from Epic including Gears of War and Unreal Tournament 3, a pretty impressive... Read
LG GX200 Dual-SIM PhoneSource: Mobile GazetteTwo phones for the price of one? Sort of, the LG GX200 is a practical dual-SIM handset that costs about as much as a budget traditional mobile phone.... Read
iPhone SDK 3.2 showing first hints of multitasking for third-party apps?Source: Engadget Mobile
Naturally, we need to first disclaim this noise by saying that rumors of third-party multitasking capability in the iPhone are as old as the iPhone SDK itself. That said, it's hard to ignore a new reference to a "multitasking dialog box" buried deep... Read
Unreal Engine 3 up and running on webOS, and we've got video!Source: Engadget Mobile
Palm just showed us the Unreal Engine 3 running on webOS, which apparently took a couple weeks to port over to the platform using that fancy new PDK. It runs at a pretty smooth clip, with just a tiny bit of artifacting in our enemy's death animation... Read
Samsung to reveal something called S Life at CTIASource: PhoneArena.comSamsung plans on unveiling something called S Life on March 23rd during the CTIA show in Las Vegas, and says it is as much a feeling as it is an achievement...Photos:

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Samsung to reveal something called S'Life at CTIASource: PhoneArena.comSamsung plans on unveiling something called S'Life on March 23rd during the CTIA show in Las Vegas, and says it is as much a feeling as it is an achievement...Photos:

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