In an age where less is considered more, the iPhone having only button, Nokia has just made a patent for a “layered mobile device” that has a dedicated QWERTY keyboard, T9 keys and dedicated multimedia control keys. I can’t even begin to think of the sheer level of complexity the sliding mechanism. Long story short,…
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CellPhoneSoft updates LinkBoy; Provides Symbian UIQ3 based smartphone owners with shortcuts to their favorite apps
I keep returning to UIQ Fast Track in Budapest, Hungary. Today’s reason is that Zoltan Gyorgypal from CellPhoneSoft, whom I’ve met there, informed me that he’s updated its popular LinkBoy application. The newly released LinkBoy 1.40 goes beyond earlier versions, and not only allows you to customize the home screen of your Symbian UIQ3 based…
Golden Shaolin Budha mobile phone
I really think certain handset manufacturers from China need a design department. Or in case they already have one, they need to seriously consider restructuring it. The phone we’re presenting you today is clearly inspired by Shaolin Budha and is even plated with 24K gold so it looks more expensive. But does it actually look…
LG KS20 to hit the USA as LG MS25
LG is preparing to launch its Windows Mobile based smartphone KS20 as MS25 in the U.S. Apparently, the all-touchscreen device, which is also knows as “smart Prada phone” or LG Dominator, will boasts dual-band GSM/EDGE radio with the proper frequencies used in the States. According to the user manual, the device supports Bluetooth and WiFi…
TwitterBerry lets you stay in touch your buddies from your BlackBerry
Finally the real Twitter client is available for BlackBerry users. No more sending SMSes or instant messages to reach Twitter. It’s the real deal, and best of all it isn’t used just for posting those <140 character updates — TwitterBerry is also made so you can track your buddies’ activities as well. Forget push-email and…
Mobile phone leather briefcase
With all those beautiful and powerful phones available on the Japanese market, it doesn’t surprises some people want to protect them as much as possible. Furthermore, some folks may find regular cases to be boring and so casual that they need to get something more appropriate for their beloved device to stand our from the…
FCC reveals Toshiba’s upcoming communicators – Portege G910 & Portege G920
Sometimes I just love the folks behind the FCC. Thanks to them, we find out about the upcoming devices way before handset makers want us to. That being said, we’ve recently spotted what seems like two powerful Toshiba-made smartphones called Portege G910 & Portege G920. And while it’s not that clear what’s the difference between…
EA Mobile releasing Harry Potter Mastering Magic in time for Christmas
Last time we wrote about Harry Potter, it was when EA Mobile announced Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix game. Now they’ve decided it’s time for yet another title featuring the famous boy wizard. And if you’re a gaming publisher, nothing makes your shareholders happier than a new game released just in time…
Internet Initiative Japan Inc first MVNO to use DoCoMo’s 3G network
It’s not everyday that we see new MVNO starting operations in Japan. That may be the reason we’ve found this article to be newsworthy… Anyway, one of Japan’s leading Internet-access and “comprehensive network solutions providers” Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ) has announced a deal with the leading mobile operator in the country, NTT DoCoMo, to…
Jeweler calls out Nokia on the fake stone inside the 8800 Sapphire Arte
A professional who deals with matters relating to the shiny rocks that women and rappers love to stare at has sent an email to Nokia requesting a correction to a recent press release stating that the Sapphire inside the 8800 Sapphire Arte is genuine. Nokia emailed him back saying: “Thank you very much for your…