While current iPhone users have to find a WiFi connection to get their iTunes Store application to download music, Apple has plans to bring OTA (Over The Air) music downloads to their next-generation iPhone. According to the New York Times, Apple is planning to put the faster UMTS-based HSDPA data connection in the 3G iPhone…
Nokia N78 and Nokia N96 gets some hands-on time – keypad is good to go
There’s nothing like a little pre-release hands-on time with Espoo’s finest to start the week. We’re a little jealous happy that the folks over at PhoneReport were able to score themselves a Nokia N78 and Nokia N96, and were good enough to post up pictures and observations on the upcoming N-series flagships from Nokia. While…
iPhone case maker shows off 3G iPhone’s new look
iPhone case manufacturers are arguably some of the more reliable source for upcoming iPhone mock-ups. Why? Well, in order to get cases and accessories prototyped and pushed into different retail channels in time for a device-launch, certain manufactures are privy to precise and specific details on not-yet-launched devices’ dimensions. The UI and other cosmetic details…
Sony Ericsson shows off unknown handset in new video – gesture control on the way?
The mobile space is all about convergence. It’s all about putting the power of a laptop, music player, camera, and PDA in the palm of your hand. To that extent, mobile phone manufacturers have been pushing their version of converged life on the consumer market with spiffy commercials and eye-catching graphics. Sony Ericsson’s new device…
Sidekick PV210 pops up at the FCC – Sidekick Gekko/Aspen getting FCC’ed?
There’s some serious anticipation for the rumored Sidekick Aspen/Sidekick Gekko handset that’s expected to launch later this year. And, like any sanctioned handset in the US, the new Sidekick has to get the green light from the FCC before it can start doing the ole’ back and forth with cellular towers in the area. And,…
Refurbished iPhones may contain previous owners’ information
iPhone owners looking to upgrade to the 3G iPhone, beware! When you sell your current iPhone on the secondary market (Craigslist, eBay) to help ease the pain on your wallet, you might want to make sure that all your personal data is erased from the device. The problem with re-selling your iPhone to a private…
T-Mobile launches Fire Red Sidekick Slide as the Sidekick Slide ‘Scarlet’
Turns out that Fire Red Sidekick Slide that we expected T-Mobile to drop in 2Q 2008 prefers that we refer to it as “Scarlet.” Sporting a shade of Red that should appeal to those that just aren’t feeling the more sedate Purple color scheme, the T-Mobile Sidekick Slide Scarlet is ready to win over the…
Motorola Chief Technology Officer steps down – CTO Richard Nottenburg leaves Motorola
Not that we blame him for leaving, but the last thing Motorola needed was to have its Chief Technology Officer up and leave for greener pastures. Motorola CTO Richard Nottenburg has apparently called it quits on the company that bumped him up to the CTO post following previous Motorola CTO Warrior’s departure last year. Nottenburg’s…
Samsung SGH-i900 is packed with high-end features – iPhone who?
The iPhone’s design is easily recognizable around the world. There’s no denying Apple’s ability to churn out eye-pleasing creations that have tech-heads drooling for more clean lines and minimalist style. But, that doesn’t mean we can’t have Apple-like design and those high-end features that those Asians are so damn good at packing into a handset…
John Mayer lands a BlackBerry 9000 Bold
There’s just something about superstar recording artists/songwriters that make them attractive first-run candidates to get their hands on unreleased mobile phones and other mobile gadgets. John Mayer is definitely a superstar and he definitely gets his hands on all the coolest gear before any of us mere mortals. So, it’s not all that surprising that…