While we’re seeing more Linux-powered mobile phones, not a single such device brought the navigation with it. Truth to be told, Nokia is pushing its 770 and N800 Internet Tablets with navigation apps, but those two devices are not mobile phones. Finally, China-based Tranzda showed its PM328, a thin (16 mm) smartphone with integrated GPS…
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Telus adds Samsung u510, Moto KRZR
Telus’ offering just grew with the addition of two mid-range devices – Samsung u510 and white Motorola KRZR. The first one is slider device that, unlike Helio’s Heat (also made by Samsung), comes with the microSD slot. Moto KRZR is a well-known clamshell version of Motorola’s popular RZR phone. Anyhow, these two devices cost 100…
First Meizu miniOne for U.S./Europe to be a non-phone device!?
Despite the fact that there ware no single Meizu device on display at CeBIT in Hanover – Germany, Engadget guys pulled some information from the Meizu’s CEO about their upcoming (i)phone. To recap their words: At least initially, the Meizu miniOne will enter the western world as a portable audio/video player, NOT as a phone!…
Samsung’s high-end Bluetooth headset WEP 420 revealed
It’s a cruel world out there. Just when I though that my Samsung WEP 410 Bluetooth headset is the coolest one on the planet, the brutal Korean company showcased the WEP 420 model at this year’s CeBIT in Hanover, Germany. 🙁
Popeye goes mobile
Namco Networks announced plans to bring the classic arcade hit Popeye to mobile phones through a partnership with King Features. The game will resemble the classic Popeye game from the ’80s and will let players be Popeye on his quest to win back his sweetie while overcoming the antics of his rival Bluto. Collect the…
Pantech Maglev – an ultra-slim slider with magnetic levitation
Samsung is not the only one that makes ultra-slim phones. At just 9.99mm (0.39″), latest Pantech’s device, Maglev, is the slimmest slider phone on the market. But this dog knows a new trick – it uses the magnetic levitation, the same technology that is used by the ultra-fast trains in Japan. Maglev also sports a…
Samsung SGH-F500 hands-on video
During the CEBIT, Slashgear got a minute to check-out the stylish Samsung SGH-F500. The SGH-F500 is a member of the Samsung’s Ultra family that sports such things as a 2 MP camera, Bluetooth with A2DP support, and a TV-Out. This short video illustrates how to use the SGH-F500 for video playback. (Note: Check out the…
I (Sony Ericsson) Second Life
Don’t know about you, but I like the overall Sony Ericsson’s marketing, especially their latest “I (Sony Ericsson) something” promo materials. They are always professionally designed, and the vibrant colors make them a true pleasure for eyes. Now, during the CeBIT, the Swedish-Japanese company prepared the booth for both Hanover and the Second Life users.…
The new iPhone!?
Good ol’ Chinese never cease to impress. Their latest “invention” is… the iPhone! Of course we’re kidding, as this is a blatant infringement of Apple’s trademark. The interface of this device somehow resembles the one of Nokir E828 (aka N73 clone), and we can assume that it’s the same company that makes both of these…
Current music phone users don’t want an iPhone!?
Online cell phone store, LetsTalk, has conducted a survey to determine current music phone users’ interest for the iPhone. The results discover not-that-bright outlook for the Apple’s flagship product, with 52% of the surveyed users answering that they will NOT buy an iPhone. Among the reasons, users quoted price and their happiness with the existing…