Friday 03 September 2010

Shazam iPhone and iPod touch app gets major updateSource: T3.com Music discovery tool Shazam has launched a major new update to its blockbusting iPhone and iPod touch app to incorporate iOS4 multitasking and much more.

The app, which has been one of the most popular in the history the app store listens to tracks... Read
Droid R2-D2 gets docked -- not in a X-WingSource: Engadget Mobile
Verizon's teaser site for the Droid 2 R2-D2 edition has been teasing a series of locked spokes, accessible by all as soon as anyone in the community solves the "puzzle." We don't know exactly what the magic code was, but regardless, thanks to David ... Read
Motorola mocks Apple for not having FlashSource: IntoMobileMotorola is not messing around with its latest full-page advertisements, as the company is going after the Apple iPhone (and iOS devices) for not supporting Adobe Flash. In its latest Droid 2 ad, Motorola says, “Flash websites? There’s a ... Read
Possible LG Optimus 7 GW910 Windows Phone 7 smartphone revealedSource: MobileBurn.comWhile perusing the IFA show floor in Berlin, Germany, we stumbled across a device that resembles early shots of the Windows Phone 7 powered LG Optimus 7 (GW910). We're not sure if it's the device, but we do know that it's powered by Windows Phone 7 a... Read
Target launches Android app, free to download from the MarketSource: PhoneArena.comThe retailer divides its app into 3 parts, one for weekly ads, one for clearance items and one for college necessities...Photos:

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EA Mobile FINALLY Releases Mirror’s Edge For the iPhoneSource: IntoMobileMirror’s Edge on the iPhone has been one of those games that has utterly confused me. When the game was first announced, I was happy to hear one of the most unique first-person action titles from 2008 was making its way to the iPhone platform. ... Read
Apple iOS browsing tops Android, LinuxSource: IntoMobileThe Apple iOS operating system, which powers the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, is really gaining traction among web users and it has surpassed the traffic of Linux and Android users, according to data from Net Applications. It probably shouldn’t... Read
New official MeeGo screenshots show promise, influenceSource: Engadget Mobile
MeeGo's official user interface guidelines could easily end up determining whether the platform sinks or swims -- no one wants a phone whose UI looks like junk, after all. The minions at Nokia and Intel's little pet project have posted new OS shots ... Read
Philips and O'Neill team-up for extreme headphones rangeSource: T3.com Tech giant Philips has teamed up with extreme sports titan O'Neill to launch a range of new active headphones.
 
The Philips | O'Neill range are designed using some of the same materials as the company's heavy duty wetsuits, although these cans... Read
MAGIX announces MAGIX Video Easy HDSource: Imaging Resource  Making high definition video almost too easy  (September, 3rd 2010  Reno) High Definition displays are common place now, as are Blu-ray and DVD players, there is hardly a household that does not have at least one of these devices. As the home equip... Read
Update for Android's Skyfire app packs bug fixes & new featuresSource: PhoneArena.comThe latest update brings the Skyfire app for Android to version 2.3.2 and packs some much needed bug fixes and a couple of new features...

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Bow & arrow used to smuggle cell phones into a prisonSource: PhoneArena.comThe scene is in Brazil where a 17 year old boy was trained and hired by a local gang to shoot cell phones into a prison using merely a bow and arrow...

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Angry Birds Lite released for Android phonesSource: T3.com Android users get your thumb ready to tap that Market icon as Angry Birds has finally made the leap from iPhone to phones packing Google's open-source operating system.
 
The game, which has been downloaded over 5 million times on the iPhone, h... Read
Press Release: Orange announces new and improved rewards for Pay As You Go customersSource: MobileBurn.comRead the full story here.


 
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BlackBerry owners can get their game on too with Command & Conquer 4Source: PhoneArena.comSome might find it hard to believe, but RIM's business oriented devices can now be used to get some game time in with the arrival of Command & Conquer 4...

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Angry Birds beta hits Android Market – get ready to lose your free timeSource: IntoMobileGet ready to lose a lot of your free time because Angry Birds is now in the Android Market as expected. You should be warned though, as this version of Angry Birds for Android is a “Lite” version and a beta, so there could be a few bugs. ... Read
T-Mobile pushing out BlackBerry OS 5.0.0.822 update for Curve 8520 and 8900 usersSource: MobileBurn.comT-Mobile has officially released the latest BlackBerry OS update for Curve 8520 and 8900 users, v. 5.0.0.822.  The new OS version is a hefty 151MB in size and can be downloaded here.
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Press Release: Samsung unveils the world's first LTE-HSPA+ dual mode embedded netbookSource: MobileBurn.comSamsung Unveils the QX Series of Premium Notebooks, Providing Unrivalled Performance and Mobility with Stylish Design
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Teen archer launches cellphone-laced arrows into Brazilian jailSource: Engadget Mobile 

Sometimes we sit around at Engadget HQ and do informal, anonymous surveys of our favorite gadgets of all time. Cell phones are unsurprisingly always at the top of the list. But the bow and arrow always comes in a close second -- call us closet tra... Read
Vodafone R201 mobile WiFi hotspot reviewSource: Engadget Mobile
Mobile broadband has come a long way since the early (and expensive) attempts at integrating 3G modules into laptops; today, cubicle dwellers are liberated by cheaper mobile data, along with the abundance of 3G dongles and the emerging mobile WiFi (... Read
BlackBerry security debate continues in the UAESource: PhoneArena.comBlackBerry is still under pressure by the UAE to allow access to their secure servers...

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O2 announces the availability of the Android 2.1 update for the Dell StreakSource: PhoneArena.comThose newly minted Dell Streak owners over on AT&T surely must be gleaming at our friends over the big pond as O2 UK announced the availability of Android 2.1...

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Toshiba ApriPoco changes channels among other thingsSource: Ubergizmo
The Japanese are clearly very big when it comes to robots, and Toshiba’s ApriPoco will definitely appeal to those who have plenty of house chores to finish each day and need other forms of domestic companionship to provide a boost to the spiri... Read
Castiv offers Guitar Sidekick for budding musiciansSource: Ubergizmo
If you still do not have music flowing through your veins more than blood, then the Guitar Sidekick from Castiv might help sooth those stage jitters, especially since this device will connect to the neck of your guitar. Boasting an adjustable mechan... Read
SD Association ups speed ante in SDHC and SDXC cardsSource: Ubergizmo
The SD Association has ushered in the future of SDHC and SDXC memory card, where it recently unveiled a new memory card design that will enable superior data transfer speed compared to what is on the market today. This new design will rely on a dual... Read
Stealth KYBX-400 keyboard is super toughSource: Ubergizmo
If you're a gamer who gets stressed easily whenever your team mates do not listen to your instructions and go ahead to get themselves killed, then the Stealth KYBX-400 keyboard would fit your personality well. After all, it was specially constructed... Read
Philips Dimenco 3D TV to usher in glasses-free futureSource: Ubergizmo
Watching a 3D movie will require you to wear a pair of active shutter glasses of sorts most of the time, but Philips thinks that is just too cumbersome, hence working together with Dimenco to reveal a 3D TV that has no need for those pesky glasses. ... Read
Press Release: Second 3G/4G Phone, Samsung Epic 4G, Launches with One of the Best First-Day Sales foSource: MobileBurn.comThe Only 4G Samsung Galaxy S Smartphone is a Hit, Receiving High Praise from Media and Excited Customers
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ViewSonic ViewPad 100 dual bootsSource: Ubergizmo
We know that ViewSonic's ViewPad 100 is capable of dual booting, but with more details on the tablet device being revealed, the initial euphoria isn't quite there any more. After all, having Android 1.6 running on it isn't exactly going to excite an... Read
Ultimate Spider-Man: Total Mayhem Swings Into The App StoreSource: IntoMobileIn case you haven’t noticed, I’ve been really excited about Ultimate Spider-Man: Total Mayhem ever since Gameloft revealed the game back in E3. I don’t know what it is about Spider-Man, but I’ve almost always enjoyed games bas... Read
Apple iTunes Ping hijacked by 'free iPhone' spammersSource: T3.com Users of the brand new iTunes Ping service have been warned to be on the look-out for malicous links after spammers got in on the act early.
 
The social network for music discover, which was only launched on Thursday during Steve Jobs keynote,... Read
Twitter confirms that push notifications will soon land on their iPhone & iPad appsSource: PhoneArena.comWhen the Twitter app was launched a couple days ago for the iPad, there were apparently a small portion of users who managed to experience...

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BlackBerry Torch 9800 Prices on Vodafone UK LeakedSource: IntoMobileWe’ve got dates and prices for the BlackBerry Torch 9800 across all major carriers in Canada, and it’s already in the U.S., but we haven’t heard from Vodafone UK since their initial announcement. Luckily, some pricing details have l... Read
iHome announces AirPlay speakerSource: RegisterHardwareFirst of its kind?
There's pretty darn little to say about this box, but the headline fact: it supports - or, rather, will support - Apple's AirPlay media streaming technology.…... Read
Will Sprint and T-Mobile join forces to complete 4G network?Source: PhoneArena.comSprint needs funds to complete the build out of its 4G network, and is considering letting T-Mobile invest in the pipeline...

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Toshiba: Cell TV too powerful for EuropeSource: T3.com Techradar has an exclusive interview with Toshiba discussing its successor to the super-powerful Cell TV.   The interview follows Toshiba’s announcement of the Cevo TV chipset at IFA yesterday and the confirmation that Cell TV is officially de... Read
The Most Disappointing Sansa Fuze+ Unboxing EverSource: Anything But iPodSeeing that SanDisk started shipping the new Fuze+ from SanDisk.com, I cancelled my order at Amazon and placed an overnight order on SanDisk.com. On the invoice there were two items, the Fuze+ and something called “SanDisk Product Review Reques... Read
Neofonie WeTab powered by MeeGo LinuxSource: Ubergizmo
The Neofonie WeTab that has some birth pangs features hardware specifications which would put the Apple iPad to shame - after all, who can argue with a 11.6-inch display at 1,366 x 768 resolution, HDMI output support, two (yes, not just one) USB por... Read
LG Optimus One and Optimus Chic shows upSource: Ubergizmo
Both the LG Optimus One (as seen above) and Optimus Chic have surfaced yet again in a series of spy shots, and both of them will be powered by the Android operating system - although nothing important like a comprehensive specifications list, price ... Read
Sprint's HTC Snap receives a minor updateSource: PhoneArena.comSprint's version of the HTC Snap was released well over a year ago, but it just received a small minor update that should please those owners still happily sporting...

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SageTV HD Theater 300 starts to shipSource: Ubergizmo
SageTV has begun to ship their very own HD Theater 300 media player that is capable of streaming media files directly from the Internet or via a local network to a connected TV, and it is also capable of keeping up with full HD resolution videos as ... Read
Sharp shades in plans for quad-colour 3D TVsSource: RegisterHardwareAnd a snazzy 3D BD player too
Sharp has introduced its first 3D TV - and it's based on the Japanese giant's Quattron four-colours-per-pixel technology.…


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LG 31-inch OLED TV spotted at IFA 2010Source: Ubergizmo
As expected, the 31-inch OLED TV (which is monstrous when compared to regular OLED displays) has arrived at IFA 2010 and made a pretty big splash. You certainly won't be able to take your eyes off a TV that measures all of just 2.9mm thin, and at th... Read
T-Mobile's Motorola Charm QWERTY bar Android smartphone reviewSource: MobileBurn.comThe Motorola Charm is the latest addition to T-Mobile USA's family of Android powered smartphones, and it is the first to make use of the BlackBerry-like QWERTY bar form factor. Michael tests it out for us in this in-depth review, which includes two ... Read
LaCie MosKeyto is irritatingly small USB keySource: Ubergizmo
Don't you hate it when some USB keys get so small it is extremely easy to lose them? LaCie thinks otherwise though, where they hope that their LaCie MosKeyto is cute enough to capture the attention of many. This super small USB flash drive won't ann... Read
Ping in iTunes 10 review: The pong of failureSource: CNETPing is the new music-based social network in iTunes, but it's still empty of social butterflies and already full of spam, without any way to find the good stuff... Read
Bing Maps for Windows Phone 7 is shaping up, but so far lacks voice directionsSource: PhoneArena.comAlthough most Android users can experience all of the wonders offered by Google Maps Navigation, Microsoft's Bing Maps for Windows Phone 7...

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Blackberry Curve 3G Pay As You Go DealsSource: PhonesLimitedThe new Blackberry 9300 Curve 3G has now been made available on Pay As You Go deals, this latest addition to the Blackberry Curve range adds in new technology and connectivity to the previous 8520 model and also offers a new sleek design.
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Samsung Galaxy Player 50 portable media playerSource: Ubergizmo
We are starting to wonder whether the Galaxy line of devices from Samsung will end up like the Eee PC range from Asus - after all, not only do we have a variety of Galaxy S smartphones, there is also the recently announced Galaxy Tab tablet device, ... Read
Logitech revamps PC gamepad range with three more modelsSource: Ubergizmo
Logitech knows just how important ergonomics are to a gamer when it comes to hardware, and have just revealed three more gamepads for the masses - we're talking about the Logitech Gamepad F310, the Logitech Rumble Gamepad F510 and the Logitech Wirel... Read
IFA 2010: Complete CoverageSource: RegisterHardwareThe key products, the top stories... Read
WaitList app tracks wait times at area bars/restaurantsSource: PhoneArena.comWaitList for iPhone tracks wait times at bars and restaurants based on user input...Photos:

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MSI FR600 3D notebook shown off at IFA 2010Source: Ubergizmo
MSI's not going to lose out to Sony when it comes to 3D notebooks, as the company has paraded it at the 2010 IFA Show in Berlin. The Core i3-powered 16-inch FR600 notebook will come with integrated Intel graphics, TNX TruStudio Pro audio and a quart... Read
Verizon prepaid 3G data packages ready to roll outSource: Ubergizmo
Verizon Wireless will be making available its prepaid 3G data packages to the masses from September 28th onwards, where they comprise of two plans - one for multimedia-capable handsets while the other will target not only multimedia handsets but sma... Read
NASA HD iPad app is now ready for launch & available for downloadSource: PhoneArena.comIf you happen to find yourself gazing upon the night sky often and dream about what's up there, then you might find NASA's new iPad app to be more than...Photos:

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Shazam introduces new features for iPhone and iPod TouchSource: MobileBurn.comToday Shazam announced an update for its Apple iPhone and iPod Touch users, which adds new features to the music identifying service as well as a new pricing plan.
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Virtual keyboard leak leads to suspension of webOS developer approvalsSource: Ubergizmo
Palm has decided to stop all webOS developer approvals after realizing that there was a virtual keyboard leak, marking the second time a keyboard was seen in webOS code. The latest leak that gave the game away was the parameter VirtualKeyboardEnable... Read
Sonos and Spotify Team UpSource: TrustedReviews   IFA 2010: CDs spotted crying in the corner as Sonos owners get what they want  - full Spotify Premium support.... Read
Dr. Phil celebrates his birthday by giving away 300 Palm Pixi handsetsSource: PhoneArena.comDr. Phil McGraw has long been a staple on television giving advice to people, but for his upcoming 60th birthday, he's planning on having one special...

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Guitar Sidekick brings your phone to your guitar, while your guitar gently weepsSource: Engadget Mobile
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You may not want to be seen rocking one of these at your next gig, but if you've been trying to juggle your phone and guitar while us... Read
BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 now available from Three UKSource: MobileBurn.comThree UK has made available the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 smartphone to its customers. The Curve 3G 9300 sports a 2 megapixel camera, a comfortable full QWERTY keyboard, WiFi, GPS, an optical trackpad, and more. Three UK is offering the phone free wit... Read
Android Nintendo Emulator Plays Nice with NES ControllerSource: IntoMobileAn enterprising hacker has rigged up an original Nintendo controller to play nice with an Android emulator, letting you hardened old-school gamers play NES games the way they were meant to be played. Except, y’know, on your phone, and not on th... Read
Dell Streak gets Android 2.1 updateSource: MobileBurn.comO2 in the UK has announced that its customers, both new and old, are now able to upgrade the Dell Streak to Android 2.1.  The Dell Streak originally launched in June in the UK on O2 and came running Android 1.6.  For those wanting to update their han... Read
Samsung Galaxy Tab to be offered by Sprint in NovemberSource: PhoneArena.comAfter a recent leaked photo revealed a CDMA version of the tablet, both Verizon and Sprint are expected to offer the Android flavored device...

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Samsung is striving to sell 25 million phones this yearSource: PhoneArena.comThe world's second largest handset maker is upping the ante as they strive to hit new heights and continue to become a prevalent player in the competitive mobile...

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LG sending out invitations for an LG Optimus press event on September 14thSource: PhoneArena.comWe got a press invite for a 9/14 event from LG, which coincides with the intended September release of its Android tablet...Photos:

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Blackberry 9800 Torch Release Date – New Blackberry TorchSource: PhonesLimitedA new Blackberry phone is on its way and looks set to be one of RIM’s most interesting handsets to date, offering both a touch screen and slide out keyboard the Blackberry Torch offers multiple forms of input and functionality.
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Philips PicoPix pico projectors officially outedSource: T3.com Philips has joined the likes of Optoma and Aiptek by unveiling its first series of pico projectors.
 
- Philips PicoPix pico projectors pictures
 
The PicoPix range which includes the 1020, 1230 and 1430, were first spotted on a Philips Fl... Read
Facebook friend 'subscriber' calls all social stalkersSource: T3.com Facebook has begun beta testing a feature that will allow users to ‘subscribe’ to a friend and instantly receive updates of their Facebook activities, a tool that is causing quite a stir over its potentially unethical uses.
 
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Virgin touts 10 a month BlackBerry Curve 8520Source: CNETVirgin Media is offering the BlackBerry Curve 8520 at a knock-down 12 a month, or 10 per month for existing customers with TV packages.... Read
Weird News: The dress-phone and exploding planesSource: T3.com We hand pick a few of the last 7 days’ weird, quirky and just plain funny tech happenings
 
Poking a bear with a stick (email):
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BlackBerry Torch 9800 Available for Pre-Order at Best Buy CanadaSource: IntoMobileIf you’re in Canada and itching at the hip to get your hands on a BlackBerry Torch 9800… The wait is well and truly on. At least this time we have a HARD launch date for ALL of the major Canadian carriers. The last we heard, Bell, Rogers ... Read
Black Nokia N8Source: PhonesLimitedThe latest Nokia N8 is available in a myriad of colour schemes including bright colours like orange, green and blue, for the more conservative Nokia user there is also a silver edition but for those that prefer things to work well rather than stand... Read
Command & Conquer 4 Arrives for BlackBerrySource: IntoMobileJust a quickie here for the BlackBerry user that may be a bit of a hardcore gamer. If tanks and guns and ‘tesla coils’ are your thing… then you’re going to love this. Guess what? Command & Conquer 4 is now available for th... Read
90% of broadband users "unsure of speeds"Source: T3.com Nine out of every ten UK broadband users are unsure precisely what connection speed they’re getting.   


A survey by ICM has revealed that almost all consumers found advertised broadband speeds bore little relation to actual services provided... Read
Epic 4G has one of the best launches for a Sprint branded deviceSource: PhoneArena.comSprint's second 4G enabled phone gets off to a great start, although specific sales numbers were not disclosed...

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Samsung Galaxy S 16GB – Double MemorySource: PhonesLimitedA new edition of the Samsung Galaxy S has been launched to help those memory hungry mobile enthusiasts store their music, video, applications and pictures. The Galaxy S 16GB offers double the memory of the original 8GB version but retains the same am... Read
Sharp 3D Phone At IFASource: Ubergizmo
Sharp will be showcasing a new cellphone at the IFA that will feature a glasses-free 3D phone that sports a camera that is capable of shooting 3D images too. The 3D images are captured thanks to the inclusion of two lenses. The glasses-free experien... Read
Mobee Magic Charger Charges Your Magic Mouse WirelesslySource: Ubergizmo
Users of Apple's Magic Mouse might be frustrated if they find that they have to change the battery too often, and Mobee is looking to capitalize on that by coming up with the Mobee Magic Charger for Apple's Magic Mouse. This charger is an inductive ... Read
Mophie Juice Pack Air For iPhone 4 Next Week?Source: Ubergizmo
Not getting enough mileage on your iPhone 4 despite the larger battery? The good news is that Mophie is already busy working on a Juice Pack for the iPhone 4, and it could even be available as soon as next week. While it hasn't been officially annou... Read
T-Mobile Zest Deals – New T-Mobile E110 Zest ReleasedSource: PhonesLimitedA new Pay As You Go phone from T-Mobile has today been launched, the T-Mobile Zest is the latest budget phone from the network and is ideal for those not wanting the latest mobile technology but rather a phone that does what a phone should do –... Read
TomTom app for iPhone 4 updatedSource: T3.com TomTom has released a new update to its Navigation app for iPhone 4 and iPod Touch which takes full advantage of the retina-display and G4 processors.
 
Probably its most prominant new feature is Navigate-to-photo which uses the geo-tagging on ... Read
Sony Vaio computers to get BBC iPlayer desktop widgetSource: T3.com Sony and the BBC have struck up a deal that will see the Beeb’s on-demand catch-up service, BBC iPlayer appear on all new Vaio laptops in the form of a desktop widget.
 
Available as a pre-install this month, the new Vaio bound BBC widget... Read
TomTom drums up upgrade for iPhone appSource: RegisterHardwareFollow that photo!
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Toshiba Recalls T Series Notebooks Due To Burn HazardSource: Ubergizmo
Toshiba has issued a voluntary recall of its T130 and T135 13.3-inch notebook computers due to the possible risk of fire. This recall affects a good 41,000 notebooks sold worldwide and includes the Satellite T135, T135D, and Satellite Pro T130 noteb... Read
Next stop for your smartphone or tablet - anywhere between 2GHz and 2.8GHzSource: PhoneArena.comGlobal Foundries develop the 28nm production method that can clock the ARM Cortex-A9 up to a stunning 2.8GHz with less power consumption...Photos:

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Research: Adults texting more than ever, though teens still dominateSource: MobileBurn.comResearch firm Pew Research has released highlights from a report on adults and how they use their cell phone. The study shows that the number of adults sending and receiving text messages has increased from 65 percent to 72 percent since this time la... Read
Thanko Waterproof HD Spy Watch VICAWMD4Source: Ubergizmo
Want to be the next James Bond? Thanko has come up with a new spy watch camera, dubbed the VICAWMD4, which is a waterproof spy camera that is capable of shooting videos at 640 x 480 resolution at 30fps. It's also capable of still shots at 1600 ... Read
Samsung expects to sell 25 million smartphones in 2010Source: MobileBurn.comAt the 2010 IFA consumer electronics show in Germany, Samsung Mobile head J.K. Shin said that his company expects to sell a total of 25 million smartphones for calendar year 2010, up significantly from earlier estimates of 18 million.  Mr. Shin also ... Read
Sony High-end MDR-EX1000 Earphones To Arrive In JapanSource: Ubergizmo
If you happen to be living in Japan and are looking out for a new set of high-end earphones, Sony is slated to release its MDR-EX1000 earphones on October 23rd for 61,950 Yen ($735). These earphones sport a sensitivity of 108dB/mW, a bandwidth repro... Read
Samsung Galaxy Tab Rooted Before LaunchSource: Ubergizmo
As we previously mentioned, Samsung's Galaxy Tab is getting plenty of attention this week, and now perhaps the device has gotten a little too much attention for Samsung's liking. The tablet hasn't even been made available for mass consumption yet, a... Read
Samsung Android-powered I5510 Phone Spotted At IFASource: Ubergizmo
Details are still quite scarce, but a Android-powered Samsung QWERTY phone has been sighted at the IFA, dubbed the I5510. Apparently it's a mid-range device that will be going for around EUR200 ($256), though it wasn't mentioned when the phone will ... Read
Apple highlights upcoming iPad iOS 4.2 featuresSource: MobileBurn.comApple has posted a page on its website that highlights some of the new features that Apple iPad users can expect when the iOS 4.2 operating system for their devices becomes available in October.  The new features mentioned are multitasking support, h... Read
Adobe warns that not all Android 2.2 devices can run Flash Player 10.1Source: PhoneArena.comAdobe has confirmed that while Android 2.2 is required for a phone to run Flash Player 10.1, not all Froyo powered phones are equipped to run it...

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Royal Mail smart stamp can be read by iPhone, produces Bernard CribbinsSource: CNETThe Royal Mail is launching the world's first intelligent stamp that can be read by iPhones and Android mobiles. And it produces a virtual Bernard Cribbins!... Read
Plex announces partnership with LG, pledges to beat Boxee Box and Apple TV for freeSource: Engadget Mobile
We're excited about the Boxee Box, and the new-look Apple TV is intriguing, but no single box is as good as a box that doesn't exist yet does the same stuff. Confused? Sit down, let us explain. That's the point Plex is making in announcing its new p... Read
DIY: NES Bluetooth Android ControllerSource: Ubergizmo
Having trouble playing Super Mario on your Android-powered device? Perhaps a NES controller might be able to help you out. A modder out there combined a breakout board, Arduino, and a blueSMIRF Bluetooth module to allow the NES controller to be... Read
Netgear And Roku Partner To Come Up With The Roku XD PlayerSource: Ubergizmo
The folks at Roku must be working overtime as another Roku device has surfaced at the FCC, though this time the device is made by Netgear. It's labeled the Roku XD Player, bearing the model number NTV250, featuring 802.11 b/g/n, HDMI, composite, and... Read
Car Computer Forces You To Enter A PIN For IgnitionSource: Ubergizmo
Don't think your car is cool enough to show off to your friend? If you're good with electronics, perhaps you could install an Asus Eee PC into your car, just like what this person did. An Eee PC 900A was hooked up to a Volvo, becoming an in-dash com... Read
Concept: Walnut MP3 PlayerSource: Ubergizmo
The Walnut Player is a strange concept design for an MP3 player, but it does have a reason behind it. We've all seen those Chinese exercise balls that you roll in your palm as a form of exercise, and the Walnut Player is designed around this concept... Read
Twitter For iOS To Get Push NotificationsSource: Ubergizmo
It seems that Twitter has already begun to test push notifications internally for its iOS app. It isn't immediately clear what notifications will be pushed, but it should at least offer real-time updates on DMs, replies, and perhaps specific tweets.... Read
Skype Beta 5.0 allows ten-way video callsSource: T3.com Skype has released a new beta of its video communication software.   


The big talking point of the second Skype 5.0 beta is the ten-way group video function, which is accessible providing each of the ten users has the new beta release installed.  ... Read
Palm temporarily suspends new webOS developer approvals in response to virtual keyboard leakSource: IntoMobileA beta build of webOS 2.0 was distributed to developers earlier this week and the underlying codebase has yielded up a reference to a virtual keyboard. Those that do not follow webOS may not realize that the mobile OS lacks a virtual keyboard. A virt... Read
Record Labels Eagerly Await Google-Apple BattleSource: MobilediaRecord companies are in talks with Google about developing an online music service, with the hopes that the Internet search giant can take on Apple's dominance over the digital music market.
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Glasses-less 3D TV by Xmas? Not likely, says 3D TV execSource: RegisterHardwareMore like 2013
Toshiba may be gearing up to release a no-specs 3D TV in Japan by the end of the year, but Philips' 3D TV development partner reckons we will have to wait longer. It doesn't reckon any vendor will have one out before 2013.…... Read
ViewSonic announces ViewPad 100 - a 10" dual-boot Windows 7/Android tabletSource: PhoneArena.comThe ViewPad 100 is powered by Intel's Atom chipset, and has a 16GB SSD for quick booting of Windows 7 or Android 1.6...Photos:

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Motorola Milestone 2: Hands-on photos with the latest droidSource: CNETThe Motorola Milestone 2 adds a new keyboard and the Motoblur skin to make it even better than its Editor's Choice-winning predecessor... Read
Huawei Ideos hands-onSource: Engadget Mobile
Chinese telecom giant Huawei -- which has been playing the Android game with major carriers around the world for some time now -- has selected IFA to debut the Ideos, a new entry-level model running Froyo in a variety of colors. Huawei's press relea... Read
Roku HD Netflix Streaming Box To Get 802.11n UpdateSource: Ubergizmo
Aside from the Roku HD that we previously spotted at the FCC, the company has sent another device to the FCC, which is an updated version of the Roku HD. The new model bears the model number 2000C and offers 802.11n support, which is a nice bump fro... Read
3D Blu-ray Avatar Film To Be Exclusive To Panasonic 3D TVs In DecemberSource: Ubergizmo
Panasonic has announced that the 3D Blu-ray release of Avatar will initially be exclusive to Panasonic TVs. In a partnership with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, the deal will only limit the first run of Blu-ray discs released in December. The ... Read
Energizer Introduces Its New Inductive Charger With Qi TechnologySource: Ubergizmo
Inductive charging is one of the more useful technologies around as it allows us to charge our gadgets without having to physically plug them into a charger. The Energizer Inductive Charger is the company's first to utilize Qi technology, the new un... Read
Skype 5.0 Beta 2 Offers 10-way Video CallingSource: Ubergizmo
Having trouble keeping in touch with all your relatives at once? Skype's latest Windows-only 5.0 beta 2 improves on the previous 5-way video calling, bumping the number of participants up to 10. With 10-way video calling, you should have no problem ... Read
Dubai Police Accuses U.S., Israel of Spying with BlackBerrySource: MobilediaConcerns about spying by U.S. and Israeli agents spurred the recent crackdown on BlackBerry services in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai's police chief said.
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Google ready to step up Apple war with music download storeSource: CNETIt's Apple in the red corner and Google in the blue corner, as the companies get ready to step up a battle that already involves mobiles but should soon be over who provides your music... Read
Android 'free operating system' not exactly freeSource: PhoneArena.comAndroid devices might cost more than Windows Phone 7 overall, despite the WP7 initial fee...

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ViewSonic ViewPad 100 with Android and WindowsSource: T3.com The ViewSonic ViewPad 100 is the first tablet to feature a dual-boot capability in which it can run both Android 1.6 and Windows 7 Home Premium.
 
The tablet is probably the most powerful we've seen at IFA so far with a Intel Atom 1.6GHz proces... Read
Orange UK launches HD Voice, but you need a handset that supports itSource: IntoMobileThe phone call, the simplest of services that operators sell to feed their children and expand their networks, got a huge upgrade today courtesy of Orange UK who just announced that they’re launching HD Voice. The tagline “HD Voice”... Read
Mophie's iPhone 4 case doubles your battery life in a slim designSource: PhoneArena.comAn iPhone 4 version of the popular Juice Pack line from the accessory maker Mophie will be out soon for $79...Photos:

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Toshiba to introduce world's fastest SDHC UHS-I cardsSource: dpreview.comToshiba has announced what it claims will be the world's fastest SDHC UHS-I and the world's first microSDHC UHS-I compliant memory cards. To be available in 32GB, 16GB and 8GB capacities, the SDHC cards will offer read and write  speeds of up to  95M... Read
Samsung I5510: Epic 4G lookalike coming to UKSource: T3.com The Samsung I5510 was spotted at IFA just yesterday, running Android 2.2 FroYo and featuring a slide-out QWERTY keyboard prompting speculation of a scaled down Epic 4G for the UK market.
 
Specs were pretty much Galaxy S standards with the exce... Read
Nikonians AcademySource: LetsGoDigitalNikonians Academy launches in Europe : Nikonians, the largest community for Nikon photographers worldwide, launches the European arm of its Nikonians Academy. For five years the Nikonians Academy has successfully hosted workshops in the United States... Read
Canon 4K concept camera records 4X 1080p videoSource: T3.com Canon has unveiled the 4K concept camera at its five-yearly expo in New York, a futuristic device capable of unbelievable video shooting quality four times that of current 1080p standards.
 
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Samsung I5510 with Froyo and physical keyboard spotted at IFA 2010Source: PhoneArena.comAn affordable Samsung I5510 with Android 2.2 and physical keyboard is on dislay at IFA 2010, TouchWiz and all...Photos:

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Samsung Fascinate shows up again in Verizon's computer systemSource: PhoneArena.comThe Verizon variant of the Samsung Galaxy S handset is just days from launch since the phone is starting to appear on the carrier's computer inventory system...Photos:

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Rumor: Samsung Galaxy Tab To Cost More Than Apple's iPad?Source: Ubergizmo
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab is one of the more popular subjects this week, though one thing that many folks out there are wondering about is its price. If the rumors are accurate, we're in for a spot of bad news, as word is going around that the 16GB... Read
TomTom intros voice-control satnavsSource: RegisterHardwareBack to your routes
TomTom has introduced a set of mid-price satnavs it claims are the first of their kind to provide voice control.…... Read
Toshiba Unveils 3D And 2D Blu-ray PlayersSource: Ubergizmo
Toshiba has just unveiled its first 3D Blu-ray player in the form of the BDX3100KB, and also an entry-level 3D Blu-ray player, the BDX1100KB. The former is capable of pumping out 1080p 3D content when connected to a TV via HDMI output. The 7.1-chann... Read
Roku XD IP Set Top Box Visits The FCCSource: Ubergizmo
Folks who are looking to get hold of a Roku box to stream Netflix shows might want to take note that the company has just sent a new device dubbed the Roku XD to the FCC, bearing the model number 2050X. According to the description at the FCC, the d... Read
Samsung Doesn't Have Symbian In Its PlansSource: Ubergizmo
Bad news for Symbian as Samsung's head of marketing, YH Lee, has confirmed that the company has not planned any Symbian devices for the moment, but if there is enough consumer demand it will consider launching Symbian devices again. Without Sym... Read
Starbucks Card Mobile App For BlackBerry LaunchedSource: Ubergizmo
BlackBerry owners who can't get enough of Starbucks should be pretty happy to hear that Starbucks has launched its Starbucks Card Mobile App for BlackBerry, an app which is capable of syncing with your Starbucks Card and My Starbucks Rewards, making... Read
Sharp will demo mobile 3D technology that will be in a phone by year-endSource: PhoneArena.comAt IFA 2010 Sharp will showcase 3.8" and 10" devices sporting 3D camera and display with no glasses needed, as well as output to 3D HDTV...Photos:

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Virgin punts cheap BlackBerry CurveSource: RegisterHardwareYours for £12 a month
Virgin Media is offering the BlackBerry Curve 8520 - reviewed here - in what it claims os the "most competitive" pay-monthly package this smartphone can be found on.…... Read
News@10: Galaxy Tab accessories, Canon EOS 60DSource: T3.com Friday
 
APPLE NEWS

@Gizmodo - Wozniak recalls when he and jobs were arrested
 
 
CAMERA NEWS

@Engadget - Canon EOS 60 hands-on
 
 
ANDROID NEWS

@phandroid - Samsung prioritizing Android over WinMo
 
 
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 Angry Birds for Android available todaySource: CNETAndroid owners will finally be able to play Angry Birds on their smart phones, a game which a gazillion iPhone and iPod gamers have already downloaded, sending birds with rage issues to their deaths.... Read
Samsung Galaxy Tab might cost more than you hoped forSource: PhoneArena.comPrices are appearing for Samsung's newly minted Android tablet that can make you jump, but not from joy...Photos:

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LG’s E900 and E720 smartphones are at the FCCSource: IntoMobileTwo of LG’s upcoming smartphones got their FCC treatment – Windows Mobile-powered E900 and Android-runnin’ E720, both of which we’ve already seen “in the wild.” The good news — at least for the ever shrinkin&... Read
Camangi Unveils Two New Android TabletsSource: Ubergizmo
You might have checked out the Android-powered tablet from Camangi before, and now the company is back again with two new offerings, the FM600 and the Camangi II. Not much is mentioned about the Camangi II, save that it will apparently carry a 1GHz ... Read
Toshiba Launches The World's Fastest Memory CardSource: Ubergizmo
The SD Association had previously approved of the new UHS-I standard for faster flash memory cards,and now Toshiba has announced a new line of SDHC UHS-I memory cards that are slated to begin shipping this November. The cards will offer read and wri... Read
Huawei Unveils Its Android-powered Ideos PhoneSource: Ubergizmo
As expected, Huawei has unveiled the Ideos, the company's first smartphone to come bundled with Android 2.2 from the get go. The Ideos isn't a high-end device, but should be able to compete pretty well in the low-end smartphone market. Expect the Id... Read
NES controller pressed into service to Android overlord (video)Source: Engadget Mobile
Perhaps the worst, and least repairable, shortcoming of touchscreens is their failure to act as viable game controllers. Keyboard-equipped smartphones alleviate that pain a little (particularly if you pair them with a Game Gripper), but ultimately w... Read
Truphone slashes calling ratesSource: IntoMobileI’m not sure is it a response to the wildly popular VoIP phone calls Google has introduced recently, but whatever the reason is – we salute Truphone‘s move to slash calling rates. The new rates are now as low as 2.1 cents per minute... Read
Video: Charging the Nokia N8 with a hamsterSource: IntoMobileI’m not sure is this a part of Nokia’s official N8 campaign or not but I love it, nonetheless. Sure, some hamster-lovin’ folks could find this insulting and semi-legal, but bare in mind that hamster would run anyways — whether... Read
CarLocate.com launches mobile websiteSource: IntoMobileNew and used vehicle search website CarLocate.com is going mobile. However, they’re not launching a native app as you would expect, but a mobile website which is, let’s say, the “old way of doing things.” To be fair with this ... Read
CoPilot Live now with ActiveTraffic, real-time traffic informationSource: IntoMobileALK Technologies is launching ActiveTraffic, a real-time traffic service that integrates traffic flow information with CoPilot Live GPS navigation app. Developed in co-operation with INRIX (which we covered in the past), the CoPilot Live ActiveTraffi... Read
Gameloft unveils H1 2010 results: 11% sales growth, net profit up 140%!Source: IntoMobileWe don’t usually post financial results of the gaming publishers but somehow Gameloft is an exception. The reason is simple – they point us to interesting trends which we (or that’s just me) think are worth sharing. First the boring... Read
eMarketer: U.S. mobile content revenues to top $1.54 billion this year, $3.53 billion in 2014Source: IntoMobileAccording to a new report from eMarketer, the U.S. mobile content revenues will reach $1.54 billion this year, driven by the growing consumer appetite for mobile games, music and video. The research company estimates further growth of the market due ... Read
Philips shows new PicoPix pocket projector seriesSource: DCVIEWS Philips introduces a new line of PicoPix pocket projectors, all capable of projecting an image of 20 to 30 lumens, with a resolution of 800 x 600 and a contrast of 400:1. The miniature projectors are completely portable and are equipped with an inte... Read
India’s SMS GupShup hits 35 million users, 3.5 million communities; Expands into the PhilippinesSource: IntoMobileSMS GupShup, which is India’s largest mobile social network we talked about in the past, announced that they have crossed 35 million users in India, making them more popular than Google Orkut, Facebook and Twitter. As a result of this growth, t... Read
Acer Stream Android smartphoneSource: RegisterHardwarePMP trickle-down effect
Review Typically, smartphones make less than satisfying PMPs, especially given the issue of video formats, with very few phones supporting the good old AVI container or Xvid/DivX codecs. Also, sound quality is usually a bit if... Read
‘Mix Tape’ iPhone Case Brings Back 80?s FlavorSource: IntoMobileTime for a little late night iPhone case lovin’. If you grew up in the 80′s like I did, chances are you had a few ‘mix tapes’ laying around. You’d pop them into your cassette player, or maybe if you were really lucky, in... Read
Sticker shock: Samsung Galaxy Tab to retail for an astonishingly high €699 ($895)?Source: IntoMobileLesson number one: when you release a hot, new device like the Samsung Galaxy Tab, you really should set the pricing details before the big announcement and include this information in the first official press release. Failure to disclose the pricing... Read
NVIDIA GeForce 400M Series LaunchedSource: Ubergizmo
NVIDIA's "Fermi" architecture hits portable computers with the launch of the GeForce 400M family of chips that covers the "performance" (from 48 cores) and "enthusiast" (up to 288 cores) segments. With DirectX 11 features and better performance per ... Read
Twitter: mobile usage dominated by iPhone and BlackBerry users, not AndroidSource: IntoMobileTwitter has realized that mobile is the place to be and has been pushing out mobile clients to all the major platforms over the course of this year. Twitter launched its Twitter for BlackBerry app as a private beta in February and rolled out the ... Read
Best Buy shows off Verizon's Gem of a phoneSource: PhoneArena.comThe Samsung Gem is a low end Android device that will be offered by Verizon, and Best Buy is showing off the device in its current phone buyer's guide...Photos:

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Ringtone creationism not for sale in iTunes 10, but DIY method still seems to workSource: Engadget Mobile
Not that we've ever been a fan of paying an additional 99 cents to turn an already-purchased track into a seconds-long ringtone, but if you fancied the option in iTunes 9.2.1, we're sad to inform you that yesterday's update seems to have nixed said ... Read
iBottleOpener iPhone Case Combines Your Love of iPhones and BeerSource: IntoMobileIf you have a slight addiction to alcohol AND your iPhone, have I got the ultimate case for you! The iBottleOpener case (pictured above) combines the goodness of a sturdy case with a bottle opener in the back. Genius! Handy for those times on the wee... Read
LaCie Brings Ultra Compact MosKeyto USB Stick to LaptopsSource: Ubergizmo

LaCieLaCie is back at it again, and this time the company's rolling out its MosKeyto line of USB drives, which are ultra compact and will barely protrude from your laptop's USB port. According to the company, the USB memory stick will only extend o... Read
Capture the Moment With New High-Zoom HandycamModelsSource: Imaging Resource Light, Easy to Carry Handycam DCR-SX15E and DCR-SR15E    Crisp, clear Standard Definition video shooting on removable flash memory (DCR-SX15E) or HDD (DCR-SR15E)    Powerful 50x optical zoom    6.7cm (2.7") Clear Photo LCD    SteadyShot, Face Detect... Read
Gingerbread is not Android 3.0 – Saved for Honeycomb?Source: IntoMobileNoah from Phonedog just posted an interesting article concerning the next two upcoming Android versions. As it turns out, Gingerbread may not be the official Android 3.0, but 2.3 or 2.5, and that Honeycomb may hold the 3.0 crown. Honeycomb is also sa... Read
A 'Touch' Is All It Takes: Sony Unveils New Bloggie CameraSource: Imaging Resource Device Allows Easy Sharing of HD Video and Photos via Social Networks  SAN DIEGO, Sept. 1, 2010  Making its worldwide debut today, Sonys new Bloggie Touch enhances the pocket video camera category by making it even easier to preserve and upload life... Read
Sony's New Digital Photo Frames Aren't Just For Pictures AnymoreSource: Imaging Resource New S-Frame Models Include Video AVCHD Playback, Other Innovative Features  SAN DIEGO, Sept. 1, 2010  Sony today announced three new S-Frame digital photo frames (models DPF-XR100, DPF-VR100 and DPF-D830) that let consumers keep their favorite memor... Read
Canon Expo 2010Source: DigitalCameraReviewThe Canon Expo kicks off today in New York, and DCR took a sneak peak at the exhibits. We found some new lenses, futuristic prototypes (including the so-called Wonder Camera) and took a mixed reality tour inside the 5D Mark II. Read on for photos and... Read
Sony’s Walkman Outsells Apple For the First Time in JapanSource: Anything But iPodAFP reports that Sony’s market share for MP3 players for last month was 47.8% compared to Apple’s 44%. Since the early reign of the cassette Walkman’s that started over 3 decades ago, it looks like Sony is back on top for portabl... Read
Samsung Wave 723 flaunts Bada, little else at IFASource: Engadget Mobile
Samsung just grew its Bada line with a low-end foil to the original Wave, the so-called Wave 723 -- and we just happened to catch it hanging out tucked away in a distributor's booth at IFA this week. Though the leather-grain flip cover is a classy t... Read
Verizon now offering smartphones on no-contract pre-paid plansSource: MobileBurn.comAlmost as a side note to Verizon's earlier announcement today that it is offering two new pre-paid data packages for select smartphones and multimedia feature phones, Verizon told us that these new smartphones and multimedia devices will also be avai... Read