At the VON Show, EQO Communications announced the release of a native Windows Mobile beta version of its mobile VoIP, text and IM application – EQO. We’ve already mentioned EQO in several posts, I’ll only repeat their service allows users to save on calling and texting, while also providing them with free access to popular…
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Videos: Hands on Samsung F330, i780
At the Samsung’s event in London, lucky folks of PortableGear.nl had a chance to take their hands on the upcoming Samsung handsets – F330 and i780. As you’re probably aware, the F330 is Samsung’s mid-to-high range music phone which sports very intriguing user interface. On the other hand, the i780 is business-oriented Windows Mobile powered…
Nokia 3555 leaked; Heading to AT&T?
I do agree with the claim that Nokia doesn’t know how to make clamshell devices. Actually, the 6555 was their first decent clamshell, and now they want to replicate the success with yet another such handset. This time, it’s the 3555 model which we’ve spotted on NokiaPort.de Forums. Apparently, the upcoming device sports a 3G…
Telenor introducing Turbo-3G/HSPA, 10 times faster than standard 3G
While most of the world still waits their carriers to adopt 3G networks, Telenor in Norway is going one step further. This November, they will introduce Turbo-3G, which will reportedly work 10 times faster than standard 3G. Initially, the carrier will introduce the new service in Norway’s four largest cities and another six major towns…
Heroes: The Mobile Game released
Fans of the NBC’s Heroes TV series, here’s a reason to rejoice. Now, you will be able to take the “Heroes experience” with your, wherever you’re going. Yeah, we’re talking about Gameloft’s latest mobile game that puts you in the shoes of Heroes characters – the time-travelling Hiro Nakamura; the beautiful, but deadly Niki Sanders;…
Juniper Research: People WILL adopt mobile payments, it just takes time
New forecasts from Juniper Research reveal people will adopt mobile payment systems, it just takes time. According to the research company, around 52 million consumers will utilize such technologies as NFC (Near Field Communication) and other physical mobile payment methods to pay for everyday goods and services by 2011, driving the mobile payments market to…
Oxygen Phone Manager II for Nokia and Vertu phones v2.16 adds support for latest Nokia Series 40 5th Edition models
If you’ve been using Oxygen Phone Manager II, you know why they call it the best PC application for migration editing and syncing mobile information, and also “the advanced Nokia PC Suite replacement.” It has just been updated to support the latest Nokia feature phone models – including 7500 and 7900 Prism, 5310 and 5610…
Brief: It’s official: Nokia Music Store UK Launch on Thursday 7 AM GMT
Tech Digest has the scoop on a tidbit of information that the Nokia Music Store is launching on the first of November in the UK. The time, 7 AM GMT would mean 9 AM in Finland and 3 AM in New York. I would be more hyped about it if I could have a subscription…
Google is about to make some moves in the mobile industry – Google Phone announcement in mid-November?
Word on the street has it that Google is set to finally firm up all the rumors surrounding the search giant’s entry into the super-competitive mobile market. According to “sources,” The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Google is planning to officially announce its plans for the wireless industry “within the next two weeks” –…
Huge Nokia N81, Music Store and N-Gage marketing blitz to launch on Friday
This coming Friday we can look forward to the “Next Episode,” an event being hosted by Nokia UK. Mad.co.uk has some insight as to what will actually happen at the event. A new 60 second commerical will be preimered called “Playful Discovery.” It will air in 62 countries simultaneously as well as in movie theatres.…