Samsung’s finally gotten around to announcing the Samsung SGH-i550 S60-based GPS phone. We first spotted this trackball-sporting S60 smartphone back at IFA 2007, and it’s just now getting its time in the spotlight. The Samsung i550 will be rocking the S60 3.1 UI. And, as expected, Samsung is telling us that the i550 will be…
Archives for 2007
FCC to change rules for upcoming 700Mhz frequency spectrum auction
All the whining, suing, and petitioning from the likes of Verizon Wireless, AT&T and Frontline have prompted FCC Chairman Kevin Martin to take action . The recently approved open-access rules (for which we applauded the FCC) are now the target of revision by Martin. As you’ll remember, the 22Mhz block of the 700Mhz frequency spectrum…
Au Infobars – the ergonomically sexy candybar phone
Now these are some attractive mobile phones. Not only are they ergonomically designed (kind of like a used bar of soap), they look pretty damn cool. The Au Infobars are only available in Japan and were designed by Naoto Fukasawa. The Au Infobars look fairy simple and they probably don’t pack an enormous feature-set, but…
FCC outs HTC Pheobus
Bluetooth SIG leaks are nice and all, but what we really love are the leaks coming out of the FCC – we usually get way more information, and even pictures. The newest device to get outed by the US-regulatory-body is the HTC “Pheobus.” We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – we love…
Palm teases us with Palm Centro – don’t you wish there were more of you?
Palm’s newest smartphone offering is also their smallest – of course we’re talking about the Palm Centro. The smartphone maker has taken the wraps off its Palm Centro teaser site, with the tag-line “Do you wish there were more of you?” It looks like Palm is banking on the entry-level demographic that’s looking to boost…
Samsung SGH-i780 (Blackjack2) is the new undisputed champion of Windows Mobile Smartphones
Check these specifications out: 115.9 x 61.3 x 13.3 mm, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, WiFi B/G, 3.2 megapixel camera, HSDPA, 320×240 65k color touch screen, GPS and full QWERTY keyboard running the latest version of Windows Mobile 6 Professional. If that isn’t hard core, I don’t know what is. Expect this crazy mofo to be announced/launched at…
Is the Nokia party tomorrow to celebrate the new partners in the retail channel? *UPDATE*
Nokia is holding a huge party today (or tomorrow depending on your time zone) and I’m trying to figure out what exactly are they going to announce? It was publically stated that this event was not for the launch of a new product, but instead to celebrate Nokia’s efforts in America, California especially: The LA…
Spyker goes mobile; Releases branded handset
It’s not unusual to see famous car brands going mobile. Earlier we’ve seen Hummer and Porsche doing it. And now, it’s Spyker that wants a piece of the mobile action. Pictured on the right, the Spyker phone will cost 299 EUR (about $422) and will certainly fit with the overall Spyker image. Naturally, this device…
Sony Ericsson patents the peak-a-boo phone concept
Imagine you have a XX inch screen that pops up vertically from a handset, now what happens when you shove the screen back in? Instead of hiding the entire thing only a small window is left open for data to be displayed. It sounds complicated, but this image should make it easy for you and…
Sony Ericsson K770i prototype spotted for sale
The prototype has been spotted for sale at a Polish auction website. It is the brown version and comes complete with a prototype unfinished box. Now, we DO strongly recommend that you wait for the final version and grab one once it’s officially available, I can understand if you want to get it before anyone…