The 6263 XML file reveals the following information: A2DP (Bluetooth 2.0), 320 x 240 resolution screen, Series 40, 3G device. 7500 will most likely be a fashion phone, the XML file shows us a Series 40 device with a 320 x 240 screen, sadly there is no A2DP support. Update: The specs for the 8600…
Archives for 2007
Yinke M002 Brick Phone – Motorola Brick Phone Clone?
We have no idea why any manufacturer would opt to make a brick-like cell phone, other than being a clone of that Motorola brick phone that we showed you recently. The Yinke M002 Brick Phone was unveiled at the Canton Fair 2007 in China. Being from China, we’re not at all surprised to find the…
New, Cheaper, Longer-Lasting Batteries on the way
The US Department of Energy has made a breakthrough in battery technology at their Argonne National Laboratory. Lithium-ion batteries have recently made news for their lack of stability and capacity, but this new breakthrough promises more stable, longer-lasting, and cheaper batteries. A two-component, Manganese-based design helps to increase capacity to 250 mAh/g – doubling current…
RIM: Mobile Voice System converges Office Phone System and your BlackBerry
The BlackBerry, iconic symbol for corporate America (and anyone else fancying themselves important enough to get push-email), has taken another step in erasing the line between work and not-work. RIM’s introduction of its Mobile Voice System marks the end of the “I’m out of the office” excuse – as “the seamless convergence of a BlackBerry…
Microsoft oPhone – Look Out, Apple iPhone…
We don’t know what to say about this new Apple iPhone competitor from Microsoft – the oPhone. So, instead of fumbling around and trying to justify this apparent joke, we’re gonna let the video do the talking. It’s actually pretty funny!
T-mobile’s Mother’s Day Pormotion: Text your Mother for FREE on Mother’s Day!
Actually, you can text just about anyone for free on Mother’s Day. T-mobile is getting with the matriarchal celebration by offering up FREE, unlimited SMS texting on May 13th. What better way to express your love and appreciation for all your Mom’s hard work than a text message? Well, we can think of better ways…
BenQ Executives Indicted on Insider Trading and Money Laundering Charges
Top BenQ executives were indicted yesterday, May 8, on charges of money laundering and insider trading. The Taoyuan Prosecutors’ Office released a statement accusing chairman KY Lee, president Sheaffer Lee, vice president Eric Yu and two senior financial executives of said crimes. The Commercial Times reports that the Chairman, President, and VP instructed a group…
Ubuntu Linux going mobile
A new mobile Linux distribution is coming, as Ubuntu Linux developers discuss details of the new Ubuntu Mobile and Embedded project at the Ubuntu Developer Summit in Seville, Spain. The plan is to extend the open-source software development to handheld Internet-enabled devices, and to roll-out the first version of Ubuntu Mobile in October, together with…
U-Turn concept phone
ModeLabs designed this weird looking, “handle” shaped concept phone. But it’s not all about the looks — the U-Turn concept recovers energy from the opening of the keypad to recharge its batteries. The device is also very easy to use. In closed keypad mode, it provides users with simplified use of the voice functions, while…
Exploring China with Nokia Nseries – Project 95
Nokia launched “Project 95” that will take a seasoned traveler, Peter Schindler, on a 20,000-plus kilometer road-trip across China. Peter will be equipped with the Nokia N95, and will keep a record of his excursions by maintaining a mobile blog. “Project 95” will also raise funds for the China Youth Development Foundation (CYDF) to support…