Since Helio won’t be getting any revenue from the YouTube application, Video Virus, that was recently offered free-of-charge, the MVNO is going to need another influx of cash. It’s a good thing SK Telecom and Earthlink just dropped a $200 million care packaged in Helio’s lap. Reuters is reporting that the green-behind-the-ears MVNO has spent…
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Verizon updates lineup with new LG Chocolate VX8550
Just as we expected, the updated LG Chocolate VX8550 will hit Verizon shelves on July 9. The new Chocolate updates the VX8500 with a slightly smaller footprint, a touch-feedback, vibration-enabled keypad, and “Trace Motion.” The navigation wheel is supplemented with this “Trace Motion” lighting technology that is supposed to make navigating simpler and more fun.…
CECTC2000 – CECT clones the Sony Ericsson W660
We can’t get enough from Chinese knock-off artists, CECT. Well, actually, we can (and have) had enough from them, but they just don’t seem to be able to take a hint. We think some sort of success in the Chinese market may be driving their efforts. Either way, what we have here is the CECTC2000…
Nokia working on 8GB version of N95!
We found an xml file on Nokia’s website that gives us reason to believe that Nokia is working on an 8GB version of their N95. Billed as an Apple iPhone competitor, an 8GB Nokia N95 could go head to head with the highly attractive 8GB iPhone. So, just take your 8GB N95 and attach it…
New Vertu Ti model passes FCC muster
Vertu is finally updating their high-end mobile phone lineup with the new Vertu Ti. Vertu really got some longevity out of their Ascent model and it sure is about time for a refreshing boost to the Vertu product lineup. The new Vertu Ti just got the thumbs-up from the FCC, so we should be seeing…
Motorola phone battery explodes – kills Chinese welder!
That’s right, an exploding cell phone has been blamed for the death of Chinese welder Xiao Jinpeng, working at Yingpan Iron Ore Dressing Plant in Gansu’s Jinta county. In what we suspect is the first case of an exploding gadget actually killing a man, the battery in Xiao’s Motorola cell phone exploded while in his…
Apple considering multi-touch for Mac computer lineup
A recent patent filing by Apple gives us a possible glimpse into Apple’s future tech for their Mac computer lineup. More specifically, Apple has filed to patent a multi-touch system for their mice’s shells. The application states that, “The invention relates to a configurable mouse with an extended sensing surface, which provides the mouse a…
iPhone availability all but evaporated at Apple Stores nationwide!
Into iPhone’s got the scoop on iPhone availability in Apple Stores nationwide! If you’ve been waiting to get your iPhone, you may have waited too long! Unless you’re in Pittsburgh, PA or Portland, OR, you’re somewhat SOL to get an iPhone in your hand anytime soon. Into iPhone
Sony Ericsson CS1i fashion forward Cybershot camera phone concept
chefzx at Mobile-Review has posted up this amazing looking concept for a Sony Ericsson Cybershot fashion phone. The Sony Ericsson CS1i combines the sleek lines of a fashion phone and the 7 megapixel sensor (and badass optical quality) of a Cybershot cameraphone. And, don’t forget the large 320 x 416 touchscsreen and the 3x optial…
Video (Chinese): Nokia 7500 Prism
The 7500 Prism launched in China yesterday. We don’t know if it will be released in other countries and while some people thing its ugly I personally think it looks awesome. Taste is subjective however. The guys over at PC Home snapped a lot of pictures and even took the time to shoot this short…