Philips may not be a big name in the mobile phones business, but they are trying really hard. No, we don’t see many ultra-powerful smartphones coming from the inventor of the CD, but they do have some niche devices that are certainly appreciated among their buyers. One such devices is the Philips Xenium 9@9, which…
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Google Maps now native on Windows Mobile
Following the release of the native Symbian S60 application, Google decided it’s time to also upgrade its Windows Mobile-based Maps application. It’s no longer Java-midlet, rather it’s a native app – meaning it should run much faster. And even though I haven’t been able to try it out myself, the new Google Maps for Windows…
I-play to release Wanted game in March 2008
I-play has managed to snap up the rights for the upcoming Wanted movie, featuring Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy and Morgan Freeman. According to the game publishers, we could expect the great action-adventure with unique character movement and gaming physics that follows the film’s plot. Speaking of plot, it involves a secret society of superpowered assassin…
Documents To Go 10.002 for Palm OS devices now available
DataViz has announced a new version of its popular mobile office suite, Documents To Go, for Palm OS based devices. Documents To Go 10.002 builds on top of the version 10 and now includes COMPLETE Microsoft Office 2007 file support — yes, you can go beyond viewing files and actually edit them. Naturally, if you’ve…
Handmark’s on board of Nokia Ad Business media offering
Nokia Ad Business has announced a new media partner, Handmark, for whom the Finish giant will provide an end-to-end mobile advertising solution for its Pocket Express mobile data application. As part of the deal, Nokia will serve mobile ads, participate in media sales, and offer additional mobile solutions for advertisers. Handmark is an important addition…
Nokia N810 Internet Tablet now available
If you’ve been waiting to grab the latest Nokia N810 Internet Tablet – now’s your chance. For $479 (suggested retail price) you’ll get one of the most portable computers available today that includes WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth, integrated GPS receiver, full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, open Linux platform with plenty of free applications to choose from, and…
BlackBerry Pearl 8120 with WiFi and GPS spotted on FCC
The new BlackBerry Pearl has been spotted at the FCC’s website. Unlike its GPS-enabled brother 8130, the 8120 will also add WiFi to the mix. Yes, it seems the upcoming Pearl will have GPS receiver AND WiFi support — something I’m sure many of you CrackBerry addicts have been waiting for some time. Plus, let’s…
Vodafone goes crazy; Wants to stop iPhone sales in Germany?
You may like or not, but Apple’s iPhone is THE more disruptive device like ever. Now, we have Vodafone — the same company that fights iPhone defection by taking customer service offline — obtaining a Court order that required rival T-Mobile Germany to sell iPhone without a service plan. And while we do agree that’s…
Samsung U900 FlipShot hitting Verizon soon?
We expected the Samsung U900 FlipShot and its 3 megapixel and swiveling display to hit Verizon Wireless’s network last week, but it seems that launch window has come and gone. Now, we hearing that the Samsung U900 FlipShot will be pulling duty as the Samsung A990 successor later this week. Just in time for the…
Bluetrek SENSE Bluetooth headset – the touch-sensitive headset
Clean lines, minimalist design, piano-black finish. What more could you ask for in a Bluetooth headset? Well, how about button-free, touch-sensitivity? Bluetrek has announced a new headset that’s not only inconspicuous but also high-tech – the Bluetrek SENSE Bluetooth headset. The fashion-forward Bluetrek SENSE Bluetooth headset is just 5cm long and weighs in at 8g,…