The Samsung Wave just ushered Samsung’s Bada OS into the smartphone segment at the smartphone maker’s press conference earlier today, and we’ve some sweet, sweet hands-on video (HD video, booyah) of the impressively-spec’d handset for your viewing pleasure. Samsung gave us a chance to play with their first smartphone powered by the Bada OS, and…
First USB 3.0 Products Launched, Mobile Next
This is what your next generation cellphone charging/syncing cable is going to look like. At CES 2010, the USB Implementers Forum announced that the first products to use their new USB 3.0 SuperSpeed spec are now available. Transfer rates on these bad boys are ten times what you’re used to (400 MB/s versus the traditional 40 MB/s).…
Video: Hands-On with Saygus Vphone, First Android Phone with Video Calling
You might have heard about the Vphone at CES, the first Android handset by new manufacturer Saygus. The main thing it’s bringing to the party is two-way video calling by way of a forward-facing VGA video camera (the first Android device with such a thing), and a specialized protocol that can supposedly produce calls at…
Video: MyFord Touch to Offer Graphic and Touch Console for In-Car Mobile Functions
Ford is working on a new user interface that will include the standard sync features in a considerably prettier package. In current generation sync systems, a lot of navigation is done with two-way buttons on the steering wheel, a few knobs and a modest LED display. MyFord Touch will up the ante considerably with five-way…
Video: New APIs Allow Mobile Apps to Plug into Ford SYNC
Ford’s sync automotive connectivity system is getting even snazzier at CES this year, thanks to a project they’re working on with select application partners. Essentially Ford has provided hooks that mobile app developers include in their software that allows the in-car sync system to recognize and relay commands to your phone when paired via Bluetooth…
Video: Viper SmartStart for BlackBerry
Viper had announced that they would be showing off their remote car-starting application for BlackBerry at CES, so we thought we would check it out. As you can see, it lets you start up a car, sound the alarm, lock and unlock the doors, or pop the trunk, whereever it may be. They’re also…
Video: OnStar Application for iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry
We had heard the Chevrolet Volt would have a mobile application to keep tabs on charging status, and here at CES, it was their prize announcement. The OnStar mobile app will offer an impressive amount of remote control, including starting the car, beginning and scheduling charging, sounding the panic alarm, and accessing mileage stats. Dummy…
Thumbplay Launches BlackBerry Music Store
Yet another player is entering the growingly-crowded mobile music market: Thumbplay. Traditionally, Thumbplay has stuck with ringtones from licensed artists, but they’re moving into full MP3 downloads. Essentially, the app for BlackBerry will sync up with your browser-based Thumbplay account to track favourites, playlists, and purchases, and allow you to either stream tunes over Wi-Fi…
LG Announces Rumor Touch and Lotus Elite
LG’s presence at CES was largely overshadowed by their TV announcements, but there were a few bones thrown to us mobile fans. First up is the Lotus Elite (top), available in red and black, which builds on the original Lotus in a couple of ways. The external screen is now touch-sensitive. It’s still only a…
ZAGGbox Promises Mobile Media Access Through Home Entertainment Hub
Back in October zagg announced a new project called zaggbox, which would store recorded video, pictures, and music on its 1 terabyte hard drive, and allow you to access the media on your home entertainment system as well as on your mobile device. As impressive as that is for a company that started off selling…