If you happen to own a Windows Mobile based smartphone or a PDA, you’ve probably tried using Pocket Internet Explorer. Furthermore, you’re certainly aware just how slow Microsoft’s mobile browser can be. Why not try out the new Opera Mini? Yes, it’s a Java-based app, but it works just like the iPhone’s Safari, plus it’s…
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BlackBerry Connect v4.0 to come pre-loaded on Sony Ericsson P1i in the Asia Pacific region
Sony Ericsson and Research In Motion (RIM) announced out-of-the-box availability of BlackBerry Connect software v4.0 on the Sony Ericsson P1i in select countries in the Asia Pacific region — including Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. BlackBerry Connect will bring all the beauties of the CrackBerry “way of of life”…
Hello Kitty gets two new Bluetooth headsets
Let’s say you got one of those Hello Kitty mobile phones that are apparently hot among the female youth in Asia. Which headset are you going to use it with? How about one of the new Hello Kitty-themed Bluetooth headsets. Yes, your wait is over — now you can have both your phone and your…
Sony Ericsson concept phone with full-sized USB port
The image above does NOT present an actual phone – rather it’s a concept device designed by Vincent Palicki. I’ve no doubt Vincent is cool guy — after all he’s thinking the way (I believe) we all do. Yeah, we hate BOTH mini and micro USB ports, pop and all other cables. Why wouldn’t handset…
Video: Hacking the iPhone from the Fast Company Magazine
Fast Company sent an iPhone to UNIX specialist and consultant Rik Farrow and commissioned him to crack through its defenses. Using the popular platform for testing security systems H D Moore’s Metasploit, Farrow was able to take complete control of an iPhone, even demonstrating the ability to eavesdrop on conversations, intercept voice mail and email,…
Dial DIR-ECT-IONS expands nationwide; Introduces Meet Me “mobile invitation” feature
Back in July, we covered the neat service called DIR-ECT-IONS, which at that time allowed people to get directions via SMS in Bay Area, Los Angeles and New York. Now, they’ve announced a new expanded offering, allowing people across the U.S. to use their free service. The service is quite easy to use. From any…
MTV to launch mobile social network Con3xion around MTV Tr3s
MTV is a one of the best known brands among the youth today and it doesn’t surprises they want to additionally monetize their brand and connect with their viewers through mobile social network. Now, MTV Network has announced they are working with the leading mobile social networking company and a developer of the “award-winning platform”…
Samsung U900 FlipShot officially available on Verizon
As expected, Verizon has launched the Samsung U900 FlipShot. The screen-flippin’ phone somehow reminds us on Nokia’s N90, N92, N93(i) models, but still manages to look original. For $199.99 with a new two-year term contract, potential users will get quite a decent Get it Now-enabled device — boasting such features as 3 MP camera, Camcorder,…
America gets a clue, smartphone sales grow 165% in Q3 2007
America, land of the free phone with a 2 year contract that does nothing but voice and SMS and according to the latest figures that is changing. Over 10% of phone sales in Q3 2007 were due to smartphones, 165% more than this time last year. Another figure that is sure to make your head…
Video: Nokia N810 Internet Tablet unboxing
Lots of unboxing videos of the N810 are starting to make their way onto the internet, like Dusan said yesterday this device is shipping. “Ercanmetin” as he likes to call himself, gets my pick as best unboxing video thus far thanks to his kick ass work desk, the fact that he is from NY, and…