The Nokia N8 Features The Symbian 3 Operating System

The Nokia N8 is one of the funkiest smart phones currently on the market. It is built on the Symbian operating system and is known for having a high quality camera. The speakers are strong and the reception clear so it works as an actual phone as well as a music player and camera. A little bulkier than other smart phones, the extra weight is worth the quality and features you receive.The phone ...
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Lucky eight get to buy Android phones for just RM8

FIFTY people stood in line in Sunway Pyramid on Saturday, some for up to 30 hours for the chance to purchase Sony Ericsson’s latest Android offering â€" the Xperia X8, at exceptionally attractive prices, starting with RM8 per unit.
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Mobile Phone Games: Do the DS and PSP Stand a Chance?

A new study has found that 43.8% of the phone/DS/PSP gaming market plays games on phones - a significant 53.2% increase over the past year - while the proportion of those who play on the DS or PSP has fallen by 13%.
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Samsung expect increase in profit

Electronics giant, Samsung, are expecting an increase in their profit margins for the fourth quarter.
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HTC aims to roll out 60 million handsets in 2011

HTC has reportedly informed its suppliers that it will eventually need parts and components for the production of up to 60 million handsets in 2011 compared to shipments of 20 million units projected for 2010, according to industry sources.
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Cell Phone Touch Screen Repair Service Now Available From CellularDR.com

Today’s cell phones rely heavily on touch screen navigation and input. This great feature is made possible by touch screen digitizers. Unfortunately, things can go wrong with touch screen digitizers where it renders a cell phone useless at times. CellularDR.com has created a service that focuses strictly on repairing cell phone touch screen digitizers to give consumers another option. (PRWeb ...
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PlayStation Phone is Real, Say Analysts

This week, several technology sites posted videos that purported to show a PlayStation Phone made by Sony Ericsson â€" a device that hasn't been officially announced or acknowledged by the company, if it even exists at all. But analysts covering the mobile gaming industry say it almost certainly does.
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Motorola Droid Gets Android 2.2.1

On Monday, Verizon announced that the Motorola Droid is getting an over-the-air software update to Android 2.2.1. Enhancements include an updated Twitter application with new authentication support, improved Exchange ActiveSync functionality, a new Gmail UI, and updated widgets.
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Palm Head Says Turnaround Hurt By Swifter Peers

The head of smart-phone maker Palm said the company's attempt at a turnaround - which ended earlier this year when it was bought by Hewlett Packard for $1.8 billion in cash - was thwarted by competitors that simply moved too quickly.
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PRESS-RELEASES: BlackBerry App World now accepting apps for BlackBerry PlayBook

Research In Motion (RIM) today opened the BlackBerry App World vendor portal to begin accepting BlackBerry PlayBook apps from developers. In addition, RIM outlined how developers can become eligible to get a free BlackBerry PlayBook if their app is submitted and approved for distribution on BlackBerry App World prior to the launch of BlackBerry PlayBook in North America. "Interest and momentum ...
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What's the point of an unlocked Nexus S?

Google announced that the new Samsung Nexus S will be available to U.S. customers as an unlocked smartphone for $529, but the Nexus S only supports the 3G frequencies used by T-Mobile. Is a device crippled on other networks worth the extra money? Is it even really "unlocked"?
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More Wireless Data and Call Capacity Activated for San Diego, California

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 9, 2010 / PRNewswire/ -- Even more San Diego County residents, businesses and visitors can now enjoy enhanced high-speed wireless data and voice connections in the area of Skyline Drive and Jamacha Road within the city of Lemon Grove, thanks to recent Verizon Wireless network upgrades. Hundreds of upgrades since December 2009 have increased the company's 3G data and voice ...
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T-Mobile Comet

The T-Mobile Comet is an affordable Android phone with a compact design and good call quality, but there are better options out there.
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Palm Head Says Turnaround Hurt By Swifter Peers

The head of smart-phone maker Palm said the company's attempt at a turnaround - which ended earlier this year when it was bought by Hewlett Packard for $1.8 billion in cash - was thwarted by competitors that simply moved too quickly.
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AAS Insight #145: Ovi Maps 3.06 beta, Symbian websites

In All About Symbian Insight 145, we start with news of the latest beta of Ovi Maps (adding on phone download of maps).
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Verizon Cuts Pre Paid Plan Daily Pricing, But Doubles Texting Rate

Verizon Wireless cut the price of its prepaid daily voice plan in half, to $1.99, but doubled its per-text rate, to 2 cents.
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Zyngaâs CityVille Game Already At 3 Million Daily Active Users (Le Web)

Zynga SVP of Mobile David Ko just took the stage at Le Web 10 , where he was interviewed by our very own MG Siegler. Here are our notes (paraphrased and cut short): "We just launched CityVille last week, and it's been the fastest-growing game for us to date. We saw 3 million daily active users yesterday, and that's across 5 different languages."
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Ruggedized, Water Resistant Sanyo Taho by Kyocera Gives New Meaning to Term âTough Talk,â Becomes Sprint's First Fully ...

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mother Nature has met her match with Sanyo Taho by Kyocera, a ruggedized, good-looking device available at Sprint that can withstand some of the harshest elements and 30 minutes in water.
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Facebook The Most Popular Use of Smartphones Says Sony Ericsson

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Dec. 9, 2010) - Sony Ericsson has announced that the popularity of Facebook, coupled with the rising prominence of smartphones, has led to Facebook browsing becoming the most popular use of smartphones.
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Palm head says turnaround hurt by swifter peers

Palm head Rubinstein says turnaround attempt thwarted by swift-moving competition
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Sanyo Taho Lands at Sprint

Sanyo today announced a new flip handset for Sprint's network, the Taho. As the name suggests, the Taho is a ruggedized device built to withstand punishment from the environment (shock, vibration, dust, moisture), and it earns a mil-spec rating of 810G. Sprint points out that the Taho is fully submersible in water for up to 30 minutes. Other stand out features of the Taho include dual displays ...
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Verizon Wireless Adjusts Daily Prepaid Plan Rates

Verizon Wireless has halved the daily access fee of its prepaid plans for feature phones. Verizon has eliminated the daily access fee for its lowest daily plan and now charges 25 cents per voice minute and 20 cents per text message. This plan used to carry a $0.99 daily fee. Now, $0.99 buys users unlimited voice calls to other Verizon phones with night and weekend minutes and text messages ...
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HTC Confirms 'Gingerbread' Support; Rivals Are Vague

HTC has confirmed that Gingerbread," the new Android 2.3 OS, will be released on some HTC Android phones. Unfortunately, other phone manufacturers haven't been as forthcoming.
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Cell Phone Touch Screen Repair Service Now Available From CellularDR.com

Today’s cell phones rely heavily on touch screen navigation and input. This great feature is made possible by touch screen digitizers. Unfortunately, things can go wrong with touch screen digitizers where it renders a cell phone useless at times. CellularDR.com has created a service that focuses strictly on repairing cell phone touch screen digitizers to give consumers another option. (PRWeb ...
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Ruggedized, Water Resistant Sanyo Taho by Kyocera Gives New Meaning to Term âTough Talk,â Becomes Sprint's First Fully ...

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mother Nature has met her match with Sanyo Taho by Kyocera, a ruggedized, good-looking device available at Sprint that can withstand some of the harshest elements and 30 minutes in water.
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Car tech stocking stuffers by Dexim

Dexim--manufacturer of accessories for iPhones, BlackBerrys, and other smartphones--has sent us a pair of devices from its car solutions line of products. Originally posted at The Car Tech blog
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Verizon Wireless daily prepaid plan price dropped to $1.99

Verizon Wireless has reportedly dropped its daily prepaid calling plan from $3.99 per day to $1.99 per day. The plan is available for Verizon Wireless feature phone users and provides unlimited nationwide calling. Read the full story here.
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Wavelink Avalanche Provides Bluetooth Printer Security, Management, and Reporting

With Wavelink Avalanche, Administrators Can Extend Wireless Ecosystem Management to Include Printers Attached to Mobile Terminals via Bluetooth
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Bose Bluetooth Headset

The Bose Bluetooth Headset might be a stylish headset with a recognizable brand, but its lack of features and average performance do not fit its high price tag.
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Bluetooth Headset: Maverick Releases Nica Sunrise Bluetooth Headset

Maverick Lifestyle today released Nica Sunrise Bluetooth headset at Amazon.com and select Apple Stores and Best Buy Mobile Specialty Stores. Nica Sunrise features a light-weight, open-air and clean circular design that can be worn comfortably for extended periods of ...
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Bose Bluetooth Headset

The Bose Bluetooth Headset might be a stylish headset with a recognizable brand, but its lack of features and average performance do not fit its high price tag.
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Sprint Announces Network Vision â A Cutting-Edge Network Evolution Plan With Partners Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson and ...

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sprint (NYSE: S) today unveiled its Network Vision blueprint to deploy a cost-effective, innovative network plan to further enhance voice quality and data speeds for customers across the US.
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Verizon Wireless May Pay Premium for iPhone Exclusivity

A Kaufman Bros. analyst, Analyst Shaw has written a note suggesting that Verizon Wireless is increasingly keen to accept Apple's terms to get its hands on the company's iPhone handset, and may even pay a premium to secure CDMA exclusivity.
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Windows Phone 7 Sales Update during Dive into Mobile Conference

During the D: Dive Into Mobile event, Microsoft Vice President Joe Belfiore admitted that Windows Phone 7 sales, in just one month after its launch on the U.S. market, leave the company’s officials “feeling pretty good.” Although still refraining from giving exact numbers, the Microsoft assignees said that the company is content with the sales [...] Windows Phone 7 Sales Update during Dive into ...
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Faster mobile network coming for AT and T customers

By: Samuel G. Smith If you have an iPhone or other 3G-capable phone on AT and ' T's network, chances are you've noticed and - and envied and - the higher download speeds available in other cities such as Memphis and Little Rock. ...
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Sprint announces $5b vendor deals

US cellco Sprint has ended speculation regarding its next-generation network vendors, revealing Ericsson, Alcatel-Lucent and Samsung as its suppliers yesterday.
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Blog - White Worm Could Stop Bluetooth Viruses

Viruses that spread by Bluetooth or WiFi could be completely contained by a new type of white worm, say computer security researchers Mobile phone viruses have been with us for some time. The first virus designed to spread via Bluetooth contacts first reared its head in 2004.
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The Finance Ministry has said it would be examining a few cross-border merger and acquisition deals for tax implications.
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Nook Color Points Way to E-Bookâs Future

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Local charter company unveils GPS system

Swept Away Trailways, a Savannah-based motorcoach charter company, demonstrated a new GPS tracking system for its buses on Wednesday. The units are being installed as part of a security grant from the Department of Homeland Security and will be used to keep track of Trailways buses nationwide. The company said the system is unique in that it is accessible on the Internet, enabling them to track ...
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Samsung's Galaxy Tab red flag for Intel

Samsung is succeeding on two fronts in tablets and smartphones: it not only markets tablets and smartphones but supplies chips for these devices.
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Verizon to consider resuming dividend

Vodafone could receive a dividend from Verizon Wireless in 2012, the US mobile operator's controlling shareholder has said.Verizon Communications, Verizon Wireless' controlling shareholder, said ...
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Sanyo to Start Offering More Energy Efficient Solar Batteries in February

Sanyo Electric Co. said it will start offering a new solar battery in February, which has the world’s highest energy efficiency rating.
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Palm CEO says turnaround thwarted by swifter peers

SAN FRANCISCO: The CEO of smart-phone maker Palm says the company's attempt at a turnaround â€" which ended in April when it agreed to be bought by Hewlett Packard â€" was thwarted by more competitors that simply progressed too quickly.
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Latest PSP phone leak shows interface

The leaks about an upcoming Sony Ericsson PlayStation Portable phone have reached a new high, with the release of a video showing its interface.
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iPhone Game Evangelist Leaves Apple To Start His Own Company

Graeme Devine departs the company after more than a year of overseeing iPhone's rise as a gaming dev
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Motorola Solutions and Janam Technologies Resolve Patent Disputes

The Motorola Solutions business of Motorola and Janam Technologies, announced today that Motorola - together with its subsidiary, Symbol Technologies have reached an agreement that settles all outstanding intellectual property disputes between the two companies.
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