Could we have another iPhone-fighter getting prepped in Samsung’s R&D department? Well, if this newest rumor pans out, the Samsung Croix could be the South Korean mobile phone maker’s answer to Apple’s iPhone. The full-face touchscreen toting Samsung Croix is based on the Croix user interface that recently won the iF Communication Design Award 2007.…
Sony Ericsson PlayStation phone coming by Christmas?
The Sony Ericsson gaming chief, Peter Ahnegard, said that the new gaming focused device wearing the PlayStation badge is coming by Christmas. However, he added that it may not be this Christmas, suggesting two things: 1) He said that by mistake – that suppose to be the big Santa’s surprise; 2) He’s actually not sure…
Apple, Volkswagen discussing partnership; VW vehicles to come with iPod/iPhone docks?
Everyone wants to ride the iPhone wave these days to grab the piece of the free publicity that comes with relating to Apple and their products. Latest in the pipeline is the German automaker Volkswagen. Apparently, the two companies are discussing partnership that could even result in a Apple-designed car. While this is still speculative,…
Pantech c810 dual-sliding Windows Mobile 6.0 smartphone to hit AT&T
If you’re a fan of the Helio Ocean’s two-way sliding, keypad/QWERTY keyboard configuration, you’ll love this. Boy Genius reports that the Pantech (the same company that makes the Helio Ocean, by the way) is bringing their Pantech c810 to AT&T in Q4 of this year. The dual-sliding smartphone looks and works much like the Helio…
Apple set to launch custom ringtone maker for iPhone music ringtones
It looks like Apple if starting to finally come through on their promise of expanding the iPhone’s feature set through updates. Those last two updates via iTunes have been somewhat of a disappointment – they offered nothing in the way of new features. But, as Apple Insider reports, the New York Post got wind of…
Is this the upcoming LG VX10000?
It looks LG is preparing to launch the successor of its popular mobile TV-enabled Env model in the near future. Apparently, the image above represents the upcoming VX10000 phone, which according to the logo on the left is heading to Verizon Wireless. Are we about to see the introduction of wide mobile TV? Or the…
Microsoft eyeing RIM for acquisition?
Few days ago, Reuters ran a story speculating that Redmond-based empire may be interested to acquire Research In Motion (RIM). While this appears to be pure analyst speculation, it’s important to note that shares of the BlackBerry maker did experience a 3% increase, following the release of the news story. Apparently, Microsoft may want to…
Could these really be spy pics of the Sony Ericsson K900 Cybershot?
Could these be actual live spy pictures of a Sony Ericsson K900 Cybershot cameraphone? We certainly hope so, this thing is as sleek and sexy as it is, well, sleek and sexy. And, with a Cybershot camera packed in there, the SE K900 will be a definite winner. Now, if only those pictures below weren’t…
The Google GPhone may be launched in as little as two weeks – could the Google Phone be upon us?
Rumor, speculation, hype. They’re all staples of this industry and we thrive on it. But, when we get wind of rumors related to Google’s almost mythical Google Phone (the iPhone-fighting GPhone), we get worked up with frenzied excitement. We already have confirmation that HTC will be manufacturing the GPhone. It is most likely going to…
AT&T Samsung BlackJack slated for Windows Mobile 6.0 upgrade on September 17?
With Samsung’s Windows Mobile 6.0 upgrade for the Samsung SGH-i600 already out in the wild, it makes sense for the AT&T-branded BlackJack get the same OS refresh. Word on the street has it that the Samsung BlackJack will be getting some Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard love from AT&T. We’ve been expecting this upgrade to be…