The Sony Ericsson W580i has a gimmicky feature that enables you to shake the device to change track. Someone, and I’m trying to score more details on the guy, copied that functionality to the Nokia N95 which we just found out recently has a full blown accelerometer inside.
Archives for November 2007
Sprint considering WiMAX network options
It seems the Sprint/Clearwire alliance that we assumed was a lock is now in question. Sprint is now on the lookout for creative ways to put that ear-marked $5 billion to good use. The WiMAX proponent in the US can still seal the deal and join forces with Clearwire to bring the 3G WiMAX network…
Google announces open mobile OS Android and Open Handset Alliance
We expected Google to break the seal on their mobile OS plans today, and they didn’t disappoint. The search giant has formally announced their plans for the mobile space (in part, at least) with their new open mobile operating system, Android. Google has also announced the Open Handset Alliance (OHA) – a group of 33…
Speaking of “fair-use” – O2 UK kills 200MB “unlimited data” limit for iPhone users
Unlimited data plans, and their carrier-defined usage limits, have been getting a lot of coverage recently. Wireless carriers love to use the term “fair-use” to define their policies regarding these supposed “unlimited data” plans. But, to whom, exactly, are these policies “fair?” Not the consumer, that’s for sure. O2, Apple’s partner carrier in the UK,…
Having fun with cellphone jammers – when ideals are just plain fun
There’s a certain level of etiquette that’s expected of mobile phone users in public. Keep your phone on vibrate while in quiet environments (movie theaters, libraries, restaurants, etc.). Try to step outside if your conversation is going to take any significant length of time. Keep your voice down to a minimum – we’re talking to…
UK iPhone sports new v1.1.2 firmware ahead of US release – kills jailbreak
As usual, our friends across the pond (that little puddle we call the Atlantic Ocean) got their hands on mobile tech before us. This time (November 9 on O2, officially), the UK will get to play with the newest iPhone v1.1.2 firmware. Aside from some additional multi-language support and access to “The Cloud WiFi” hotspots,…
LG launches LG KS20 “Dominator” mini site
It looks like LG is really starting to push their LG KS20 “Dominator” (we’re going to make that name stick). The Windows Mobile 6.0-powered successor to the LG Prada KE850 is the 2.8-inch touchscreened, 2 megapixel camera’d, HSDPA’d competitor to the iPhone that we’ll never see in the States. The tri-band radio will keep this…
Sierra Wireless Apex 880 USB HSPA modem gets official
Following up on their already impressive lineup of wireless broadband connectivity solutions, Sierra Wireless has gone official with their Apex 880 USB HSPA modem. As the model name implies, the Apex 880 uses your laptop’s (and presumably desktop, but we can’t imagine anyone using this on their desktop) USB port to pull down all that…
MOTO ROKR S9 Bluetooth headset short review – GREAT for jogging!
We’ve already posted two videos about Motorola’s active Bluetooth headset – S9. Now it’s time to shortly review it — after all, we’ve already seen them reviewed in great depth by several websites. First the good things. The S9 is perfectly designed for its targeted audience. Even though it’s kinda strange to wear them for…
iPhone starts selling in UK this Friday; Set to become the fastest selling handset ever?
Apple iPhone is going on sale in Britain at 6:02pm this Friday, hence you’ll see more iPhone news coming during the weekend. The thing that caught my eye is O2’s prediction, which is claiming the iPhone will be the fastest selling handset yet. According to the carrier, we’ll see up to 200,000 iPhones sold by…