Motorola’s reinvigorated support of the fashion-forward PEBL lineup of handsets is pretty refreshing. The ailing mobile phone giant really needs to do something to boost their bottom-line, and the new Motorola U9 PEBL handset might help them do just that. Motorola has taken the wraps off their new Motorola U9 handset – not that we…
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iPhoneSimfree announces updated software unlock solution for iPhone v1.1.1
Things are happening real fast in the world of the iPhone. Hot on the heels of the new iPhone v1.1.1 jailbreak solution from the iPhone Dev Team, iPhoneSIMfree has announced the newest version of the iPhone unlocking software. With the iPhone v1.1.1 firmware now successfully jailbroken, the new iPhoneSIMfree software unlock update is now iPhone…
Apple iPhone v1.1.1 Jailbreak solution released to the public – third-party apps on iPhone v1.1.1!
Of course it has. With the iPhone Dev Team cranking out updates on the iPhone v1.1.1 jailbreak solution like there’s no tomorrow, we’re not at all surprised to see a public jailbreak solution so soon. The iPhone Dev Team has published their method to jailbreak your updated iPhone v1.1.1 to gain access to the file…
Video: Japan thinks the future of mobile phones is augmented reality
And I hope they are right because this video kicks ass on more multiple levels. Japan’s NTT DoCoMo recently showed the press what they envision 4th generation networks will let them provide, check it out: [Via: Tech Digest] Nokia’s Research Center is also working on this, check out an article about augmented reality at MIT’s…
Video: Hands-on Samsung i450, G800
PortableGear.nl got a chance to play with two cool Samsung devices – Symbian-based i450, and the 5 MP camera equipped G800. Both devices rock in their respective categories (music / camera) and both are set to hit “selected markets” this Christmas. Picking THE right phone just got more complicated. Enjoy the videos! Hands-on Samsung G800…
Ovi: Making devices that let you create content is not enough
Telco 2.0 has a great article on what Ovi is to Nokia and how it compares to the American automotive industry in the 1950’s and 1960’s. The conclusion is one I’ve shared before on this site, that today people are communicating in ways other than the traditional phone call and text message. The devices that…
Pictures: Sony Ericsson K850i unboxing
[Full gallery over at Daily Mobile] Phone Scoop has a great video preview if you’re interested in this device:
Sony Ericsson sold 26 million phones in Q307, ASP dropped to 120 Euros
Sony Ericsson had a healthy quarter with roughly 3.1 Billion Euros of sales and 25.9 million units being shipped. This increased emphasis on the mid to low end sector of the market, where all the volume is, has helped them maintain their 9% market share yet at the same time has brought the average selling…
Sony Ericsson K630 announced – music, email, HSDPA
Today, Sony Ericsson also announced the K630 phone, emphasizing three key selling points: music, email and fast data transfer. Available in two colors “Quick Black” and “Havana Gold” (part of Vodafone’s Havana line), the K630 packs HSDPA support, 2″ 262K color 176×220 screen, stereo Bluetooth (A2DP), 2 MP camera, and the Memory Stick Micro (M2)…
Sony Ericsson announces Bluetooth accessories: MBS-100 portable speaker, HCB-105 car handsfree
Sony Ericsson has just announced two new additions to its accessories range. The first one is the Portable Bluetooth Speaker MBS-100, which is touted as “the perfect accessory for your Walkman phone or most other Bluetooth enabled music phones.” Interesting thing about this cylindrically shaped speaker is that it’s NOT Bluetooth 2.0 compatible, yet it…