Huge display, multi-touch interaction, powerful processor, advanced graphics core – these are all things that make the current iPhone a potential mobile gaming powerhouse. Thanks to Imagination Technologies’ PowerVR MBX 3D graphics video core that lies within the iPhone’s Samsung-manufactured ARM SoC (System on Chip) chip architecture, OpenGL ES 1.1 is supported by the Apple…
New 3G iPhone design rumors
And the rumors keep flowing in. The latest rumor regarding the next-generation iPhone comes from iLounge and points to a new iPhone that should be quite similar to the current generation iPhone. Among the key changes that are rumored for the 3G iPhone is a metallic back-casing get replaced by a high-gloss, black plastic casing.…
Palm Foleo to resurrect with WiMAX connectivity?
There’s a chance Palm will revive its “mobile companion” Foleo. According to The Register, the Treo maker could release the discontinued device with WiMAX radio to make it work with Sprint’s XOHM network. Apparently, Palm has recently invited beta testers which are at the same time existing smartphone owners to test an “innovative new product.”…
Verizon Samsung Glyde planned for May 9
The month of May sure is shaping up to be an exciting month indeed. To help kick off the summer season, Verizon is apparently planning to launch the much-anticipated Samsung Glyde on May 9. As you’ll probably recall, the Samsung U940 Glyde features a full-body, pressure sensitive touchscreen and sliding QWERTY keyboard. We’ve been waiting…
3G iPhone to get $200 subsidy from AT&T?
Writing for Fortune, ex-The Street writer Moritz cites industry sources in speculating that AT&T may be subsidizing the next-generation 3G iPhone to the tune of $199. The price subsidy would help cut the expected $399 and $499 (for the 8GB and 16GB variants, respectively) price tags to a more easily swallowed $199 and $299. AT&T…
New iPhone rumor points to smaller iPhone
Is Apple planning on a smaller variant to its iconic iPhone? According to Taiwan Economic News, sources in the supply chain are indicating that a lighter-weight and smaller variant of the iPhone is in the pipeline. Weighing in at 110-120g, compared to the current iPhone’s 158g weight, the smaller iPhone is said to forgo the…
RIM looking to hire Apple iPhone software developer?
Like they say, “if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.” At least that’s what is seems like RIM is doing by looking to hire software developers for the Apple iPhone. A new internal job listing suggests that RIM is looking to bring its BlackBerry software to the iPhone – possibly even allowing the iPhone to…
HTC launching HTC Touch Diamond (Diamond) next month – new HTC Touch handset imminent
With the leak of the HTC Touch Diamond (codename: Diamond) and the HTC Touch Pro (codename: Raphael), we’ve been counting down the days until the May 6th event that HTC promises will bring the world the “next wave of HTC innovation.” The two new HTC Touch handsets will be bringing those super-sexy, high-gloss VGA displays…
Tony Hawk Sidekick LX in works?
It’s Sidekick rumor-mill folks. Just as we reported about the two upcoming Sidekick devices, the always highly informed BoyGenius brought us the news about the new special edition Sidekick LX. Apparently, T-Mobile will be rolling out the Tony Hawk branded LX on the 16th of July, just in time for the Tony Hawk Boom Boom…
Unlocked BlackBerry 9000 eBay auction ends mysteriously leaving tons of photos behind
Someone has been selling the unlocked BlackBerry 9000 on eBay, but that action is mysteriously ended now. While we’ve no idea whether this comes from a true RIM insider who wanted to make an extra buck by selling the device before any carrier even had a chance, something tells us this guy/girl knows his stuff.…