Sure, we could wait until Q1 2009 to get our hands on the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 superphone. But, it turns out that would only happen if we chose to ignore the SE XPERIA X1 for a couple months after it launches. You see, following reports that Sony Ericsson had delayed the launch of their…
Apple going hands off on free iPhone applications – no regulation on free apps
We already know that Apple will be keeping a tight leash on third-party applications developed using its official iPhone SDK – Apple is the gatekeeper, inspector, judge, jury, and middle-man in this whole iPhone SDK distribution deal. That’s right, Apple will be taking cut of all commercial iPhone application revenue. But, now we’re hearing that…
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 delayed to Q1 2009?
We can hardly confirm anything — Sony Ericsson is naturally quite about rumors — but Semcblog posted some very interesting information from the official Sony Ericsson website. Apparently, the Swedish-Japanese handset maker will take more time than originally envisioned to release the XPERIA X1 smartphone. According to the mentioned blog, we’ll have to wait for…
AT&T to launch LG Vu on March 20?
Earlier in January we’ve heard a rumor AT&T is moving towards launching its mobile TV service. The LG Vu was then mentioned as the first device that will work with the new service. Now we have more information, nothing confirmed, but just enough to give us a hope AT&T’s onto something. According to Engadget’s anonymous…
Apple will lock down third-party application distribution with iPhone SDK
We can’t say we’re surprised. Steve Jobs wanted to control every single aspect of the iPhone experience, and with the introduction of the iPhone SDK next week, we can expect Apple to control all sides of the third-party iPhone application equation. iLounge cites sources that are “familiar with Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch software development…
Apple give iPhone support for Microsoft’s Exchange server and Lotus Notes software – Enterprise iPhone
While we wait for Apple’s press event next week, let’s speculate on what we’ll hear. We know that “cool new enterprise features” are going to be part of the “iPhone Software Roadmap,” but just what kind of enterprise features can we expect? How does some Microsoft’s Exchange server and IBM Lotus Notes software support sound?…
UBS: Next-generation iPhone to use 3G Infineon chipset in mid-2008
What’s that you say? The next-generation iPhone is a-coming? According to a note from UBS global equity research analyst Nicolas Gaudois, Apple has tapped German chip-maker Infineon to outfit the guts of the next-gen 3G iPhone. The chipset, which includes a digital baseband controller, power management unit (PMU), and radio frequency (RF) module, will finally…
Confirmed: iPhone coming to Ireland on March 14th! *update*
Rumor on the street is that Apple is gearing toward iPhone launch in Ireland. According to some sources, Jobs&Co have partnered with Irish O2 and have scheduled the country’s i-day for March 14th. The 8GB version will retail for 399 EUR, while the 16 GB version will see potential buyers pouring out an additional 100…
Sprint stores closing today from 9am to 11am PST for mysterious webcast
Sprint’s up to something. We’re not sure what exactly, but as soon as we find out – we’ll let you know. Today from 9am to 11am PST, the CDMA carrier will be closing all of its stores, including licenced dealer locations. Apparently, they — all store employees and dealer partners — will be watching a…
LG KF750, KF240, KF300 to join its fashion brothers from LG’s KF series
LG keeps pushing new devices to expand its market share. But it’s not just low-end market LG is targeting anymore. On the contrary, following their successes with the Viewty and Prada phone, the Korean handset maker saw its chance in the fashion phone niche. If that’s a niche at all… Anyway, LG is reportedly working…