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Expansys jump the gun with RIMs new BlackBerrys
Well, well, it appears that Research In Motion hasn't been moving fast enough in making noise about their first BlackBerry clamshell, they have been piped to the post by expansys who have stole RIM's thunder and posted a detailed product page for Research In Motion's BlackBerry 8220 with WiFi and BlackBerry 8210 with GPS smartphones. The [...]
phonesreview.co.uk Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:29:02 +0000

App developers are the new prize in phone maker wars
Mobile phone companies have been battling against each other for customers ever since the mobile phone was invented, but now a new battlefront has opened up, the fight for the loyalty of developers, those people who create those much sort after applications. Mobile phone apps bring the mobile user games, music, live traffic info and much [...]
phonesreview.co.uk Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:06:09 +0000

Press photos and video of Palm Treo Pro: video
The spotlight is certainly on Palm's latest offering, the Palm Treo Pro. The stylishly sleek black mobile phone has been given a hands-on video, which you can view below, several high resolution shots and what look like to be an array of official press photography. Palm's latest smartphone is said to have a 400MHz processor, a [...]
phonesreview.co.uk Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:18:29 +0000

Apple's iPhone 3G Firmware Update Bombs (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - After lots of complaints about iPhone 3G connection issues, Apple released a firmware update Monday with hopes it would fix the issues. But early reports suggest it didn't work as planned.
yahoo.com Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:34:14 GMT

Jabra unveils SP700 Bluetooth speakerphone for car and desk
Jabra has unveiled its SP700 Bluetooth speaker, ready to use in your car or at your desk. A built-in FM transmitter lets you use a car stereo system for call audio. Read the full story here.
mobileburn.com Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:22:15 -0400

Additional hiccups surround Palm Treo Pro launch
It appears that Palm has made a number of additional mistakes in the botched launch of the still unofficial Treo Pro. Today official press photos were sent out and a video was released. Read the full story here.
mobileburn.com Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:53:52 -0400

Nokia provides Lonely Planet maps on cell phones (AP)
AP - Nokia and travel information company Lonely Planet said Tuesday they are joining forces to sell maps and city guides that can be accessed on mobile phones.
yahoo.com Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:19:31 GMT

Press Release: Palringo Brings First Push-to-Talk Application to the iPhone
Vocal Instant Messaging Now Available for the iPhone Read the full story here.
mobileburn.com Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:56:25 -0400

Nokia Offers Lonely Planet Maps on Cell Phones
Nokia and travel information company Lonely Planet said today they are joining forces to sell maps and city guides that can be accessed on mobile phones. Nokia Maps users can download information about more than 100 popular tourist locations provided by Lonely Planet. The guides help travelers find places to eat, shop and sleep, as well as describe popular sights and nightlife for each destination. "It will help all those questions which travelers frequently have on the road such as 'What should...
mobiledia.com Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:23:20 GMT

Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte Luxury Phone Made from Carbon Fiber
Nokia today introduced its 8800 Carbon Arte, a premium mobile phone engineered from carbon fiber, titanium, polished glass and stainless steel. Keeping with the Nokia 8800 Arte range, the 8800 Carbon Arte has a minimalistic and seamless surfaces, slide mechanism and lightweight feel. Crafted from an ultra light and strong material, it reflects 3D patterns, a modern feel and unique tones, textures and sculpted shapes. The 8800 Carbon Arte offers the unique tap-for-time feature. Consumers can tap ...
mobiledia.com Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:09:41 GMT

Consumers Are Buying Fewer Cell Phones But at Higher Prices, New Study Says
A new study says U.S. consumers are buying fewer cell phones but are paying more for them when they do. The trend says consumers are growing increasingly selective with their cell...
About Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EST

TNT! for Virgin Mobile: Can $19.99 Really Buy You a Decent Cell Phone?
TNT! by Kyocera Wireless for Virgin MobileImage ? Kyocera WirelessWhen it comes to buying a new cell phone, $19.99 is like doing the limbo. Unless a special deal scores you...
About Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EST

Arc for Virgin Mobile: Does New Clamshell Pack Enough for Low Price of $49.99?
Arc by UTStarcom for Virgin MobileImage ? UTStarcomThe new Arc clamshell for Virgin Mobile certainly rings in at the low price of $49.99, but does it pack enough features to...
About Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EST

Apple Updates iPhone Software to Fix Glitches
Apple Inc has issued a software update for the latest iPhone to help fix connection problems that led to a flurry of online complaints from customers, a European mobile service provider said on Tuesday.
PCmag.com Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EST

Is Cox the Next Major Cell Phone Provider?
Cox Communications on Tuesday confirmed that it will offer a wireless service that integrates all the cable company's offerings into one device.
PCmag.com Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EST

Google Releases Android 0.9 Beta SDK
The world took another step toward the fabled "gPhone" on Tuesday when Google launched developers version 0.9 of its mobile OS.
PCmag.com Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EST

Sanyo Katana Eclipse
This addition to the Katana series combines the sleek styling of the Katana LX with nearly all of the features of the DLX, plus color-changing light-up sides and external music controls. Other key features of this clamshell CDMA phone include stereo Bluetooth, memory card slot, EVDO data, megapixel camera, and Sanyo's unique call screening feature.
phonescoop.com Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:26:59 GMT

Verizon Updates Chaperone Service
Verizon Wireless today added new features to its Chaperone service, making it easier for parents to keep track of their children. Chaperone 2.0 locates children and understands services they use. It offers: - The ability to locate multiple Chaperone Child devices at the same time, either from the Chaperone Parent mobile device or the Chaperone website - The introduction of Family SMS Messaging: Parents will be able to send text messages to one or more Chaperone Child phones from the Chaperone Pa...
mobiledia.com Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:41:17 GMT

Samsung Messager R450
The first mass-market messaging phone to support CDMA 1700. This affordable phone sports a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, plus a memory card slot, megapixel camera, music player, stereo Bluetooth, and speaker-independent voice dialing.
phonescoop.com Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:21:41 GMT

UTStarcom G'zOne Boulder
This successor to the G'zOne Type-S is smaller and lighter, while upgrading to faster PTT and data, higher-resolution display and camera, plus adding an electronic compass, music player, memory card slot, and stereo Bluetooth. This clamshell CDMA phone keeps the ultra-rugged water-proof design the G'zOne series is known for.
phonescoop.com Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:13:13 GMT

Environmental friendly edible.. CallEat ECO PHONE!
Great ECO-tech news for all Green people! Today Sony Ericsson a leading producer of mobile phones and United Biscuits British multinational food manufacturer unveiled the product of their collaborative two years’ toil the new environmental friendly unique CallEat ECO mobile phone with the highest level of recycling and composting in the world. The CallEat ECO elegant [...]
cellular-mobile-phone.com Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:01:39 +0000

GM500 Watchphone from General Mobile
General Mobile M500 tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900MHz) phone features a 1.5″ OLED touchscreen display, Bluetooth, several organizer applications such as a world clock, calendar, and stopwatch. There is 128MB of internal storage space and the M500 conveniently charges through a USB port. Availability and pricing were not released. tags: gm500, general mobile, general mobile gm500, watchphone Related: Nokia N76 [...]
cellular-mobile-phone.com Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:17:25 +0000

Mobiado Stealth - the symbol of extreme exclusivity
Inspired by military stealth aircrafts, the Mobiado Stealth frame is created from aircraft aluminum to build a strong/stiff yet light body, it is filtered glass bead blasted, and then hard anodized coated to produce a rock hard ceramic coating with twice the thickness of traditional anodizing for the toughest of uses. The buttons are sapphire [...]
cellular-mobile-phone.com Sun, 03 Feb 2008 13:04:22 +0000

SAMSUNG Premiers Stunning Range of Smartphones on European Stag
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a leading provider of mobile phones and telecom systems, today showcased, two standout smartphones, the SGH-i520 and SGH-i600, as part of its impressive lineup at 3GSM World Congress. Both phones are early examples of Samsung’s forthcoming smart phone lineup, which will accentuate a harmonic blend of technology and artistry. This inspirational [...]
accessories-review.com Mon, 26 Feb 2007 07:27:21 +0000

Sony Ericsson Music Remote Control MRC-60
Dock a compatible Sony Ericsson phone into the Music Remote Control MRC-60 to play music in hi-fi sound quality and charge the phone at the same time - simply use the remote control to select tracks on the phone, adjust the music playback volume and even handle calls via the speakerphone..
accessories-review.com Wed, 07 Feb 2007 08:24:57 +0000

Sony Ericsson Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-75
The Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-75 builds on the success of the HPM-70, delivering excellent sound with an attractive metallic finish. Designed for the best possible fit, spare ear buds of different sizes are supplied in the box and can be swapped over for a perfect fit that blocks out external noise and seals the bass [...]
accessories-review.com Wed, 07 Feb 2007 07:20:45 +0000

Apple releases fix for iPhone 3G connectivity woes (AP)
AP - Apple Inc. has released an iPhone software update it says improves communication between the smart phone and wireless networks.
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