Wow, Sony Ericsson is really on a roll here. First they announce all those slick new phones, including the incredible Sony Ericsson P1, then we spied some info on a possible Shinobu (we love that codename!) Walkman Phone prototype, then we get notice that the FCC has passed the Sony Ericsson M610i (Lizy) for US…
Nokia 8600 Photos – Live Shots of the Hot New Nokia 8600
Stefan, over at RingNokia, received an email from BostonIrishGuy with live pictures of the Nokia 8600 prototype. In case you aren’t familiar with the Nokia 8600, it’s a beautiful GSM/EDGE slider with US-friendly 850/900/1800/1900Mhz GSM radios, Symbian S40 interface, 2MPcamera, Bluetooth and 16M color QVGA display. Also known as the Luna, the Nokia 8600 recently…
Ringtones to Require Licensing by US Copyright Office
We all love (or hate, depending on your perspective) those musical ringtones that everyone seems to use these days. A new ruling by the US Copyright Office finds that ringtones that are in whole, or in part, a reproduction of existing work will require licensing under Section 115 of US Copyright law. “Ringtones that are…
FCC Approves the Sony Ericsson M610i – Lizy Gets Some Love
Yesterday we showed you that awesomely slick Sony Ericsson Walkman slider that we know only as the Shinobu. Today we submit to you the Sony Ericsson M610i (codename: Lizy) via the FCC test pages. Presumably, the older brother of the Sony Ericsson M600i Symbian OS qwerty-smartphone, the Lizy boasts full UMTS 3G on tri-band (900/1800/1900Mhz)…
Vertu “Inspired” PDA Phone from CECT
We don’t know what to think about this phone. It’s not a straight-up clone, or knock-off (especially with the touchscreen), but this phone is definitely “inspired” by the high-end Vertu phones. Made by CECT, this Vertu semi-look-alike rocks a 2.2 inch QVGA touchscreen, microSD, 4MP shooter, and 2000 mAh battery in a 110g, 108×51×20 mm…
Zenum’s Opus gets a Pre-Release Countdown
We like the idea of generating hype through an official countdown to a product launch, but what’s with Zenum hyping up a pre-release? The company is building up buzz for their Opus smartphone with an official countdown to the pre-release. That’s right, now we can hold our collective breath just so we can wait in…
Chargepod – Charge 6 Devices at Once!
Callpod wants to organize the way you charge your mobile devices with their new 6-port Chargepod charging hub. The hub can connect to 6 devices, including PDAs, mobile phones, headsets, iPods, and other devices through “manufacturer-specific adaptors” (juicing up 500mA per device). The Chargepod will free your pockets of about $50, but each adaptor will…
Apple iPhone: Anti-Theft Feature Revealed in Apple Patent
Apple Insider has uncovered a recently published patent, filed in 2004, that outlines plans for an anti-theft feature for mobile devices. The “acceleration-based theft detection system” could, possibly, apply to the iPhone – which we all know is packed with accelerometers. Upon sensing erratic movements associated with theft (like continuous, rapid motion) the device could…
Sony Ericsson W850 Walkman Phone Successor Prototype – Shinobu Spy Pics!
The Sony Ericsson W850 Walkman Phone’s successor, codenamed Shinobu, has been spotted on a Polish auction site. The Shinobu, pictured above, is said to be straight off the Sony Ericsson factory floor and looks to be a prototype – called the X123i. This thing is either a true prototype or a fake, but specs and…
Willcom Wants You to Turn Your Headphones into Mobile Phone
Willcom wants you to make use of the integrated wireless radio in it’s W-SIM card in more ways than their modular mobile phone. The Willcom W-SIM card is designed for their PHS Networks in Japan, and, since it’s got a built-in wireless radio receiver, can be used with just about any compatible device – like…