The Apple iPhone and iPhone 3G cracked the mass consumer market with their sub-$200 price-tag on the entry-level 8GB iPhone 3G. But, considering that most of the US wireless ecosystem is populated by lower-end handsets that undercut the iPhone 3G’s already attractive $200 price-point, the iPhone and iPhone 3G are still premium hardware offerings. So,…
Illusion Labs’ Touchgrind multi-touch iPhone game for skateboard fans
There are a lot of iPhone applications and games that take advantage of the iPhone’s multi-touch display. But, it’s not everyday that we come across a truly unique iPhone game that takes the multi-touch interface to new heights. Illusion Labs has released a game trailer for their upcoming “Touchgrind” iPhone gaming title. “Touchgrind” caters to…
Nokia N96 available with US 3G frequency support
Have you been waiting to get your hands on the successor to Nokia’s Nseries throne? The Nokia N96’s glossy-black styling, 16GB of on-board storage, and 5 megapixel Carl Zeiss camera make it the cream of Nokia’s S60-crop. But, without a US-compatible 3G radio, the European Nokia N96 isn’t exactly a prudent investment. So, for those…
Softbank’s Sharp Aquos Fulltouch 931SH slider does high-resolution touchscreen in style
These days, a touchscreen smartphone in your pocket (or in your hand) shows the world that you know what’s what in the mobile space and you’re not afraid to sit on the always-moving edge of high-technology. And, if you’re lucky enough to be rocking a smartphone with a VGA or WVGA touchscreen display, you’re probably…
Softbank to offer iPhone 3G users 1-Seg TV tuner / battery-pack add-on
Looking to continue on the success of their iPhone 3G, Softbank has announced that they will be launching a terrestrial TV tuner / battery-pack add-on for the Japanese iPhone 3G market. The iPhone 3G has been criticized for its lack of the TV-tuner capabilities that much of the Japanese market demands in their handsets. Still,…
T-Mobile G1 already unlocked for any GSM network
Well that didn’t take long at all. The T-Mobile G1 has barely been officially on market for a week and we’re already seeing some of T-Mobile’s HTC-made G1 being liberated from T-Mobile’s GSM network. The enterprising folks over at Unlock T-Mobile G1 have managed to figure out how to generate that magical 8-digit unlock code…
Softbank: iPhone 3G helped boost profits and subscriber growth
Things are looking good for Japan’s iPhone carrier, Softbank. Ever since the Japanese wireless carrier signed on as Apple’s iPhone 3G carrier partner, Softbank has seen their bottom line moving onwards and upwards. Even in the face of flagging mobile phone sales amidst a global financial downturn, strong iPhone 3G sales helped Softbank increase their…
Apple sneaks in MobileMe server updates improving iPhone experience
iPhone and iPhone 3G users with MobileMe subscriptions have been patiently waiting for Apple to get their push-email service up to par with Apple’s usually top-notch products. The struggle to find the silver lining in Apple’s MobileMe service has started to become a bit easier as Apple refines the service. And, in their quest to…
T-Mobile G1 unboxing pictures
With the T-Mobile G1 already getting well acquainted with Android fans in the US, we couldn’t wait to get our hands on the first-ever smartphone to be powered by Google’s Android mobile OS. Today, the wait ended. The T-Mobile G1 you see pictured in these galleries was dropped off this morning and we couldn’t have…
Bang & Olufsen kills off gadget business
Bang & Olufsen, well known for their pricey consumer electronics and high-end styling, has announced that they will be pulling the plug on manufacturing everything outside their core TV and sound system business. That means all those mobile phones, DVD players and DVD recorders that well-heeled consumers were snapping up last year are going to…