Remember those…“colourful” Android commercials from SK Telecom? Another two have been uploaded to the tubes, testing the very limits of one’s mind. The first is parodying high fashion. The Sony Ericsson X10, Samsung Galaxy S, Motorola Droid, and the HTC Desire all make an anthropomorphic appearance. The second ad has two coworkers showing off augmented…
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Unlocked Verizon BlackBerry Storm No Longer Works on T-Mobile?
A rash of T-Mobile BlackBerry users have had the BlackBerry service on their unlocked Verizon Storm cut off rather suddenly, leading us to believe that it was a clear and conscious decision by someone. Whether it was Verizon, T-Mobile, or RIM who cut off service is anybody’s guess. With some work, a few users have…
Adobe: Flash on 250 million smartphones in two years
Adobe is making some bold claims by saying its Flash technology will be on at least 250 million smartphones by the end of 2012, despite the fact that it won’t be coming to Apple’s mobile products. This could account for about 53% of all smartphones shipped in 2012 and it would give Adobe good traction…
O2 kills unlimited plans before iPhone 4 launches
If you want to nab an iPhone 4 on O2 UK, don’t expect to get an unlimited data plan because the carrier has adjusted its rates to kill off all-you-can-eat mobile Internet access. Beginning June 24, the launch date of Apple’s latest smartphone, new and upgrading users will have to choose a tiered plan for…
Motorola Android phone with 2GHz processor in the works for this year – Yes, 2Ghz!
Motorola has a response to the new iPhone 4, and it involves the smartphone maker pushing out an Android smartphone that has a 2GHz processor later this year. You read that correctly – Motorola is working on a 2Ghz Android smartphone for launch in 2010! Today, the fastest smartphone, which by the way isn’t even…
Android-powered Motorola i1 hits Boost Mobile June 20
The Android-powered Motorola i1 will be available on Boost Mobile June 20 and it won’t be better than the EVO 4G or Droid Incredible, but the handset boats an impressive set of features (push-to-talk, 5-megapixel camera, WiFi) for a prepaid device. The i1 will be sold in Best Buy Mobile stores and kiosks, and it…
Garmin-Asus Nuvifone E600 Passes FCC on Way to AT&T
Garmin-Asus has another Garminfone/nuvifone on the way to AT&T, so sayeth recent FCC filings. The filing shows support for 850 / 1900 MHz, suggesting AT&T availability at some point. T-Mobile just launched the Garminfone, so the branding strategy right now is pretty unclear – AT&T may has some kind of exclusive on the nuvifone name,…
HTC Droid Incredible root now available – Root your Verizon Droid Incredible, if you’re brave enough
The Verizon HTC Droid Incredible has been rooted, for real this time. Last time we heard this, we found that the supposed root for the HTC Incredible was nothing more than a bored loser impersonating a real developer. Thankfully, we’re seeing a legit root for the HTC Incredible – the only problem about this new…
Sprint CFO: HTC EVO 4G can take on iPhone 4
Sprint doesn’t seem too concerned with the upcoming iPhone 4, as the company’s Chief Financial Officer said the EVO 4G should be compelling enough to keep the masses from fleeing to AT&T. Robert Brust, Sprint’s CFO, is no dummy, though, as he said during an investor’s conference Wednesday that the company expects some to jump…
Zangief Headed to Street Fighter IV for iPhone Soon As Free DLC
It looks like Capcom is continuing the gravy train of support for Street Fighter IV for the iPhone as Zangief will soon be piledriving his way onto Apple’s device. As with the previously announced news regarding Cammy as a playable character, Zangief will be made available as a free DLC. I have to say…