Synaptics, a developer of capacitive-based human interface solutions for mobile computing and the company behind the Onyx concept pictured above, announced that it is joining Google’s party with its software driver to enable touch interfaces for the Android SDK. Apparently, handset designers will be provided with a “powerful yet easy-to-use tool to develop advanced, multi-touch…
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Sony Ericsson K850 modded to look extremely cool!
First of all I think the original Sony Ericsson K850i looks cool enough. But not for all people apparently, as we’ve just spotted the modded version which has some tattoo-like painting on the back. I’m not sure you can change the cover of the K850i, hence I don’t how the person behind this device managed…
Sierra Wireless Aircard 597E lands at Telus
We haven’t seen Telus announcing a wireless card for laptops for some time. Naturally, they’ve decided to change their mind just in time for the Christmas shopping season, and we have them offering the Sierra Wireless Aircard 597E. According to Sierra Wireless, the new ExpressCard uses the EV-DO Rev. A network to provide users with…
Doro mobile phone for elderly
While all of us at IntoMobile use smartphones and love ranting about them, sometimes we have to also add a post or two about low-end feature phones. One such device which is extremely easy to use and lacks sooo many features is HandlePlus 324gsm. The work of Swedish manufacturer Doro is primarily designed for elderly…
Disney Mobile to resurrect in Japan
Roughly a month ago, we saw Disney Mobile shutting its MVNO operations in the U.S. and we thought the popular cartoon and film maker finally figured out — it’s the content it should make its money from. But no, they’ve decided to give it another shot only this time in Japan. Somehow, I’m having a…
Video: Microsoft CEO and Symbian CEO talk smack about Google’s Android
I’m sure you’ve already read the quotes (here and here), but it is a completely different experiance watching their facial expressions. Steve looked relaxed, calm and unnerved. Nigel on the other hand looked a little bit tense. Now admittingly it could have been an upset stomach, jetlag, a multitude of things, but a mans face…
Juniper Research: Mobile casino wagers to hit $5bn by 2012
According to the Juniper Research’s latest report, the growth in usage levels of both single-user games such as slot machines and of multiplayer gambling tournaments will help drive the total annual wager on mobile casino services to more than $5bn by 2012. Apparently, in the coming years mobile gambling services should thank to such factors…
Sprint to launch pink Palm Centro for Valentine’s Day?
Over at TreoCentral forums, what seems as a Sprint employee “ashblades” is claiming that the carrier along with Palm will be launching a pink Centro smartphone on February 8. The idea seems obvious — to increase the sales during the Valentine’s Day’s shopping season by appealing to females. Earlier we saw Sprint launching black and…
Nokia 6120 Classic cloned
And the latest Nokia clone from China is… (drums) 6120 Classic. Naturally, unlike the original device the fake Nokia 6120 Classic ISN’T a Symbian OS powered smartphone, but rather relies on the same Chinese mobile OS we’ve seen in various phones from China before. However, unlike the original phone which comes with the small 2″…
HTC plans to release 2 to 3 Android based devices in 2008
Digitimes is reporting that HTC is expecting their revenues to grow 20% and that they plan on shipping 2 to 3 Android powered devices. Android being the operating system developed by the Open Handset Alliance being championed by Google. The SDK is supposed to come out today, but nothing as of yet. Stay tuned to…