Google Announces GPhone…Not
November 06, 2007
On Monday, November 5th, Eric Schmidt announced about its new open-source platform Android,, and not the product — the GPhone — like a lot of people anticipated at the conference at the time.
Google will be unveil Android’s user interface sometime next week to the public. However, a number of reports got to see a phone prototype using Android, and this is what Quentin Hardy of Forbes had to say about it:
“It is thin, about 3 inches wide and 5 inches long, and features a touch-sensitive, rectangular screen. Unlike the iPhone, the screen is also time-sensitive: Hold down your finger longer, and the area you’re controlling expands. The bottom end of the handset, near the navigational controls, is slightly beveled so it nestles in the palm. The screen also swivels to one side, revealing a full keyboard beneath. (The screen display changes from a vertical portrait mode to a horizontal display when someone uses the keyboard.)”
In addition, Android is a very flexible platforum and will be compatible phones with small and large screens, QWERTY or non QWERTY, and will be generally less expensive than typical smartphones, such as the BlackBerry and iPhone. This means that manufacturers will be able to offer smartphones for less than $200.
More information about the new Android platform next time.
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Sidekick LX and Slide Coming Soon
October 15, 2007
T-Mobile is going to offer their new Sidekick LX by Sharp, and Slide by Motorola, within the next few weeks.
The Sidekick LX, otherwise known as Sidekick 4, by Sharp is said to be slimmer and weighs less than the Sidekick 3, has a 3-inch WQVGA display that is thinner and mounted on an improved swivel joint. The keyboard has a rubbery cover like the previous Sidekick 2 for a “softer” touch. The colors available are blue or brown. The LX will be available for $299 and a 2-year contract commitment.
The Motorola Slide, on the other hand, has slightly less features than the LX, and the screen slides directly upward instead. The Slide will be available for $199 and a 2-year commitment as well.
Both the Sidekick LX and Slide support GSM/EDGE and Bluetooth, comes with a 1.3 MP cameras, and microSD expandable memory.
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Blackberry 8320 Curve for T-Mobile
October 09, 2007
The new T-Mobile Curve is one of the latest and coolest Blackberries around, having the “smoothness” feel to it like other Curve models. The QWERTY keyboard on the 8320 is spacious and is a tad bigger and rounder than the older ones, making it easier to type faster.
Some of the Blackberry 8320 features are: 2 megapixel camera that take clear and color-rich pictures, 3rd party instant messaging support for AIM, Yahoo, and Windows clients, Wi-Fi integration which offers fast download speeds, music player, stereo Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphone jack, and memory card slot.
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iPhone’s Keyboard Worse Than QWERTY
August 22, 2007
A study done by consulting firm, User Centric, has found that iPhone’s keyboard is less efficient than using physical QWERTY keypads.
The research included 20 phone owners who frequently used their phones to text message. Half of them had iPhones while the other half had gadgets with physical QWERTY keypads.
Interesting enough, those using iPhones were slower and had a hard time finishing the tasks. Some of the particular issues noted by the researchers are:
Participants expressed a great deal of frustration with the sensitivity of the iPhone touch keypad. Participants made an average of 11 errors per message on the iPhone compared to an average of 3 errors per text message on their own phone. Although the error rate was alleviated somewhat by the iPhone’s self-correction feature, participants were still frustrated. In particular, participants struggled when they were trying to type using the Q & W keys or the O & P keys on the iPhone.
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IPhone Flaw Lets Hackers Take Over
July 23, 2007
A team of computer security consultants recently said that they have found a flaw in Apple’s popular and hyped iPhone. Apparently, hackers can take control of the device through a WiFi connection or by tricking users into going to a website that contains malicious code. Any information stored in the iPhone can be stolen.
Lynn Fox, a spokesperson for Apple, said, “Apple takes security very seriously and has a great track record of addressing potential vulnerabilities before they can affect users.”
“We’re looking into the report submitted by I.S.E. and always welcome feedback on how to improve our security,” she said.
Former employee of the National Security Agency who has a doctorate in computer science, a Dr. Miller, showed to a reporter how the hack was done. Using the iPhone, Mr. Miller visited a website that he designed, and the site injected a bit of code into the iPhone that then took over the phone. “We can get any file we want,” he said.
Popularity can be a very good thing or a bad thing. In this case, the iPhone is the target of a wide audience, not to mention hackers as well. The iPhone is becoming a victim of its own success.
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RIM officially announces Wi-Fi-enabled BlackBerry 8820
July 18, 2007
After getting the green light from the FCC just a couple of weeks ago, Research in Motion today officially took the wraps off the RIM BlackBerry 8820, the company’s first smart phone with integrated Wi-Fi.
Available through AT&T Wireless later this summer, the 8820 supports 802.11a/b/g standards and is compliant with Wi-Fi security protocols, including WEP and WPA. In addition, the BlackBerry 8820 is the company’s thinnest full QWERTY device to date (beat it, BlackBerry Curve), and has built-in GPS for out-of-the-box support for location-based services such as TeleNav GPS Navigator.
Other highlights of this quad-band phone include EDGE support (no 3G, though–boo hiss!) Bluetooth 2.0, and an expansion slot that accepts both microSD and microSDHC memory cards.
Those are just some quick hits. We’re still trying to nail down some more details, such as pricing and exact release date, but wanted to share the good news with you in the meantime. Check back soon for updates.
Source: CNET
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BlackBerry 8800 Announced
February 13, 2007
Research In Motion (RIM) recently introduced the thinnest BlackBerry handset yet, the BlackBerry 8800 which was rumored last month.
Equipped with a full QWERTY keyboard, the 8800 also has the style of the popular BlackBerry Pearl, noticeably the trackball navigation. The 8800 also includes a built-in Global Positioning System (GPS), quad-band GSM/EDGE, microSD memory card slot, Bluetooth, and the common features such as phone, email, text messaging, web browser, organizer, multimedia, etc.
The BlackBerry 8800 is expected to be available later this month for $299.99 with a 2-year contract with AT&T/Cingular.
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Sidekick 3 D-Wade Style from T-Mobile
February 13, 2007
T-Mobile USA recently introduced the limited edition Sidekick 3 D-Wade designed by NBA player Dwyane Wade. Wade is a Sidekick user and says he is excited to be able to customize his new Sidekick 3, Wade-style. ”
I really wanted to design a Sidekick that meant something special to me – one that reflects my own personal style and inspiration. I’m excited that it will soon be in the hands of people who want a great device that looks smooth”, said Wade.
Apparently, the only difference compared to the original Sidekick 3 is that the case has been retooled in a new gold and white color scheme. The back of the Sidekick 3 D-Wade also has a basketball-texture to it for extra grip.
The Sidekick 3 D-Wade Edition goes on sale February 21st by T-Mobile.
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Samsung Ultra Smart F700 Announced
February 09, 2007
Samsung recently introduced their new Ultra Smart F700 which brings a range of multimedia experiences to consumers.
The Ultra Smart F700 boasts a full touch screen, which reflects the recent trend in the mobile industry, as well as full QWERTY keypad. Users can simply drag and drop on the stunning 2.78-inch touch screen for easier navigation.
When it comes to speed in data communications, the Ultra Smart F700 can download at 7.2 Mbps. That means users can download an 4MB MP3 song in 4.4 seconds!
In addition, the Ultra Smart F700 has 5.0 megapixel camera with auto-focus and Bluetooth technology. The features and specs are:
- Full 2.78-inch Touch Screen
- Full QWERTY keypad
- microSD Memory
- EDGE, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps
- Bluetooth / USB
- MMS / Email / JAVA / WAP 2.0
- 5.0 Megapixel camera w/ Auto-Focus
- Size measures at 104 x 50 x 16.4 mm
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T-Mobile USA Has Over 25 Million Customers
January 28, 2007
T-Mobile USA announced today that they have surpassed 25 million customers. The significant increase in customers was due to the successful launch of the T-Mobile MDA and SDA in February of 2006, the Sidekick 3 in July, the BlackBerry Pearl in September, and Dash in October.
Although the nation’s largest wireless carrier, Cingular, recently announced having over 60 million subscribers, T-Mobile, the smallest wireless carrier, is adding customers at a fast rate.
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