Posts tagged with smartphones
Can Your Motorola Droid Do That?
Posted on November 24, 2009 12:28 AM
While the folks over at Verizon probably enjoyed poking fun at the iPhone and AT&T’s network with its “Droid Does” campaign. AT&T certainly wasn’t too happy about those, evidenced by the lawsuit fired in Verizon’s direction. Now the latest ads emphasize that the Motorola Droid (read our Droid review) on Verizon Wireless can’t make use of its data connection and maintain a voice call at the same time. With the advertisements showing the user performing a variety of tasks such as browsing the Internet, sending an email amongst others, while still maintaining the call. It ends with “can your network or phone do that?” which is an obvious reference to Verizon Wireless and its Motorola Droid. Check out the advertisement here and here.
Dell cuts Motorola Droid price
Posted on November 20, 2009 9:14 PM
Dell has slashed the Motorola Droid (see our review) price to a mere $119 with a 2-year contract with Verizon Wireless. Good news for those who want a Droid and don't mind sticking to the same carrier as this deal also applies to contract extensions. At $119 a pop, it is clearly tempting, especially when Dell will Fedex it to your doorstep for free.
BlackBerry Pearl 9100 leaked
Posted on November 20, 2009 6:34 AM
Another day, another leak - this time round it is the BlackBerry Pearl 9100 that is the beneficiary, also known as the stratus/striker. Check out the video above - this latest iteration of the BlackBerry Pearl looks all set to rock our socks off when it is finally released.
Telus offers BlackBerry Storm2
Posted on November 19, 2009 5:09 AM
Folks living in the Great White North would be pleased to note that they will be receiving the BlackBerry Storm2 from Telus, where it goes for $599.99 as a standalone handset while those who want to pick up a 3-year contract with the Storm2 at a subsidized price of $199.99 will have to shore up $50 monthly for a voice and data plan. What is your decision?
iPhone blows air now
Posted on November 19, 2009 4:56 AM
Many relevant applications have taken advantage of the iPhone's microphone to blow air into it, but how about turning the tables this time round? There is a new application in town that relies on the speaker to blow air out instead without having to rely on additional peripherals or attachments. According to the developers, the speaker is powerful enough to "blow out candles, herbs, and refresh your skin during hot summer nights." How long will the speaker hold up in the long run if this app were to be used regularly?
T-Mobile sells Sidekicks again
Posted on November 16, 2009 11:28 PM
T-Mobile seems to have finally flushed the Sidekick data loss incident out of their system, having released this statement.
“T-Mobile is pleased to announce that Sidekick sales have resumed. New pricing for the Sidekick LX 2009 will be $149.99 with a two-year contract and the Sidekick 2008 will be $49.99 with a two-year contract.”
One thing remains though - sales of the devices might begin, but will customers have any more faith in the infrastructure anymore? After all, once bitten, twice shy. Only time will tell.
Vodafone obtains Nokia E72 exclusivity
Posted on November 13, 2009 9:46 PM
Vodafone has picked up exclusive access to the Nokia E72 smartphone in the UK until 2010, which ought to keep business-oriented folks on their toes as they ponder on whether to wait even longer until the iPhone arrives on that network in that part of the world. Well, we do know that it will be going for free if you sign up for a £30 monthly contract for 2 years, where you'll also gain 600 minutes and infinite texts for good measure.
ViewSonic V901 smartphone to hit China
Posted on November 13, 2009 9:45 PM
China will be getting their hands on yet another Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone in the form of the ViewSonic V901. This handset will be powered by a Marvell PXA310 processor, accompanied by 128MB RAM, 256MB ROM, a 3.6" 480 × 800 touchscreen display and a 5-megapixel camera. We're surprised to hear that the V901 supports CDMA EVDO Rev.A 3G network, which is good news, really, as it can be used elsewhere outside of China. Other features comprise of Bluetooth connectivity, GPS support and a microSD memory card slot. Expect to see it hit the decks sometime in Q4 this year.
ViewSonic VPC08 phone
Posted on November 12, 2009 8:37 AM
ViewSonic doesn't just do LCD monitors, it seems they're into the world of cellphones as well with the VPC08 that boasts a 4.3" touchscreen display, a QWERTY keyboard, 8GB of internal memory and 512MB RAM, all powered by an Intel ULV processor within. Apart from that, users will also have the benefit of a 2" secondary display and a 2-megapixel camera. Word has it that the VPC08 will retail for a rather hefty $800 when released, although nothing's confirmed just yet.
Broncho A1 spotted
Posted on November 11, 2009 12:21 PM
The Broncho A1 is a relatively unknown device that runs on the Google Android operating system as well, complete with a full touchscreen display and all. While there are no further details available concerning its hardware specifications, we can safely say that the Broncho A1 will make its way to the market sometime next year, with whispers of a phenomenally low $235 price point being bandied about.
SK Telecom could roll out Android 2.0 devices next year
Posted on November 11, 2009 8:59 AM
SK Telecom looks set to release a slew of Android 2.0 smartphones next year, where they will comprise of both Samsung and LG hardware. Theoretically, SK Telecom could also move the iPhone 3GS, but to sell two rivals from a single channel might not bode too well in terms of business relationships.
Walmart unveils holiday offer
Posted on November 11, 2009 8:47 AM
Walmart will aim to help you stretch your holiday from November 14th onwards, offering a one-week offer on its range of BlackBerry smartphones from all four major carriers - AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless. Purchase any BlackBerry at Walmart Wireless and two-year contract from these major carriers, and you will benefit from a $100 Walmart Gift Card which can be used for later purchases. The BlackBerrys in question would be the AT&T Curve 8310, AT&T Bold 9000, Sprint Curve 8330 (Red & Titanium colors), T-Mobile 8520 (Black, White, and Frost), T-Mobile Pearl 8120 (Emerald), Verizon Storm and Verizon Storm II. [Press Release]
Rogers could carry HTC Touch2
Posted on November 6, 2009 6:55 AM
Rogers Wireless of Canada could very well be the first mobile carrier in North America to make the HTC Touch2 available to the masses, at least that's what some sources have pointed out. Word also has it that this Windows Mobile 6.5-powered smartphone will also feature several colors that won't be considered normal for the handset. There is still no word on pricing or a launch date, so do stay tuned.
Motorola Droid Review
Posted on November 5, 2009 6:36 PM
The Motorola Droid is the first Android 2.0 to be commercially available. Droid is a high-end Android phone with a superb high-resolution screen, a slim shape, a physical QWERTY keyboard and Google's latest build of Android (the operating system). The inside of the phone is interesting as well: it has a decent CPU and uses a relatively fast 3D graphics chip. Among the improvements that I like most, I want to mention the native support for Exchange, the unified contact list and the awesome new mapping and navigation application from Google. Is the Motorola Droid the Android phone that you were waiting for? It's time to find out.
Acer Liquid Android previewed
Posted on November 5, 2009 5:41 PM
The Acer Liquid Android smartphone runs on a 768MHz processor, and here's what someone who had a look at it has to say.
While keeping the Android flavor, Acer did a good job in enhancing Google’s Android platform wherever necessary. Sure, it’s not yet perfect, I would like to see an improved soft-keyboard as well as a kind of smart-dialing application for faster contacts access, but the multimedia and social networking integration makes the Acer Liquid a real fun device, which stays connected to your social networks. Now, all it needs is a Twitter client/integration also and it would be my perfect social media phone.
Hope to see future Snapdragon-powered smartphones that run on Android roll out in a bunch soon!
LG Eve from Rogers
Posted on November 4, 2009 8:22 PM
Rogers Wireless will be rolling out the first Android-powered smartphone from LG known as the LG Eve. This model will come pre-loaded with the Social Networks Manager app, alongside an aggregate for Facebook, Twitter and Bebo, making it the smartphone that is ideal for all social media enthusiasts. Features available include a 3? touchscreen display, a sliding QWERTY keyboard, a 5-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi and 7.2Mbps HSPA connectivity as well as GPS navigation support. The LG Eve is going for $49.99 on contract or $399.99 unlocked.
Nokia N900 to hit the US next week
Posted on November 4, 2009 8:21 PM
The Nokia N900 is all set to hit the retail market from next week onwards, after having confirmed its UK shipping date set at November 16. Those of us staying Stateside will get it a couple of days earlier according to information on the NewEgg site. If you're wondering whether to hold out for the Motorola DROID and promises the smartphone holds, why not check out our Nokia N900 review first before making a decision?
HTC HD2 announced
Posted on November 4, 2009 12:44 PM
Looks like the HTC HD2 won't debut next week, although it has officially shipped in Europe and Asia today. Accoriding to HTC’s CEO Peter Chou and Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer , the HTC HD2 will be out early next year for those of us living Stateside, which isn't too far off actually with just 2 months on the calendar left to go.
Dell Mini 3iX seen in Brazil
Posted on November 3, 2009 10:34 AM
Looks like someone managed to catch an image of the Android-powered Dell Mini 3iX smartphone in Brazil, where it looks similar to the China-bound model externally, although internally the Brazil model is superior thanks to Wi-Fi and 3G UMTS/HSDPA connectivity alongside tri-band (850/1900/2100MHz) network support. Still, there isn't any word on pricing or availability of the Dell Mini 3iX, so we'll just have to be patient with this one.
Orange prepares for iPhone launch in the UK
Posted on November 2, 2009 7:33 AM
Looking forward to picking up the iPhone 3GS in the UK from Orange? You can do so from November 10th onwards, where Orange's prices will be nearly similar to that of O2, although Orange UK CEO Tom Alexander did mention that the company will try other avenues instead of the traditional price war method in order to attract more iPhone-friendly subscribers to the network. The iPhone 3GS will be free from Orange UK as long as you settle for a 2-year contract that comes with a GBP73.41 monthly tariff.
