I just don’t understand why Sony Ericsson keeps sending its China-only devices for the FCC approval. We saw this happening with M608c, W958c, K818c and now with the T658c. Anyway, just like the previously approved T650 model, the tri-band Sony Ericsson T658c also boasts the 3.2 MP camera, media player, full email client, Memory Stick Micro…
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Fido adds Motorola W510
Following the Nokia 5200, Fido added one more mid-range handset to its portfolio. This time it’s RAZR-like Motorola W510, which should appeal to the younger users searching for a not-that-expensive music phone. Beside the MP3 player, the W510 also sports quad-band GSM radio, 1.3 MP camera with 8x digital zoom and video recording capability, as…
Vlingo mobile voice-powered interface technology promises a lot
While the multi-touch technology is certainly the step forward in the mobile phones’ user interface development, it’s certainly not THE killer app. And while many of the industry’s analysts agree that voice will have the key role in the next stage of the mobile evolution, no company has done it right so far. Vlingo may…
iSkoot goes UIQ; Available for Sony Ericsson P1i
iSkoot — also known as Skype on X-Series for 3 — has just announced that their popular Skype client will be available on the recently released Sony Ericsson P1i Symbian UIQ 3-based smartphone. In order to enable Skype chat, Skype-to-Skype and Skype Out calls, the P1i owners will have to get iSkoot either via a…
Eidos intros new blob heros Wiz and Waz in SolaRola game
Blobs Wiz and Waz are the stars of Eidos’ new action puzzler – SolaRola. Featuring 25 levels, a soundtrack with 7 original The Maniacs of Noise’s songs and the unique physics engine, SolaRola finds you fighting against the most ruthless force in the entire universe – Ping the Merciless (and its small hairy associates), who…
Confirmed: Nokia set to launch music store
We all know why I’m in Finland; I’m attempting to score a full time position at Nokia because I honestly feel like I can make a difference. Call it being young and dumb and full of dreams, but I would rather chase my goals than lead the path of taking safe choices. All that aside,…
Qwest Wireless rolls out HTC 5800 Fusion smartphone with dual keypad/QWERTY keyboard design
In the wireless market, it’s usually all about being the first one’s out of the gate with a hot new handset. This time, that honor goes to the small-time operation known as Qwest Wireless. In an industry dominated by big-names like AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, etc., Qwest is definitely an under-dog. But, as the saying…
US-bound Nokia N95 approved by FCC
All those people lamenting the lack of US 3G frequency support on the Nokia N95 can rest easy. Our good, old friend, the FCC, has just given the thumbs-up approval for the American version of the Nokia N95. The US-spec N95 will be packin’ the same quad-band (850/900/1800/1900Mhz) GSM/EDGE radio, 5 megapixel Carl Zeiss camera,…
Completely unlocked Apple iPhone – hardware unlock uses circuit workaround!
Full unlocked Apple iPhone? Check. Works on any network? Check. Software unlock? Che…wait, no it’s only a hardware unlock solution. For now, at least. The good folks at iPhone JTAG have announced that they have fully unlocked the iPhone with their custom hardware solution. The circuit-based workaround requires that you open up the guts of…
Nokia 6263 spotted hiding out at the FCC with T-Mobile 3G compatible 1700Mhz band
With T-Mobile set to launch their highly-anticipated 3G network here in The States, manufacturers are quietly scrambling to get their handsets revised to take advantage of the odd-ball 1700Mhz 3G band that T-Mobile will be using. The latest such iteration is the Nokia 6263 that has been spotted on the FCC website with the glorious…