Could this be an actual “live” pic of HTC’s long-awaited replacement to the Artemis? We’ve been expecting the HTC Polaris to drop sometime in October of 2007, so with just a month left, could we actually be seeing a “live” pic of the VGA handset? Maybe. The picture is pretty bad quality and just has…
Super Shady: AT&T Stores forcing Apple iPhone buyers to purchase accessories
As if AT&T Stores weren’t getting a bad enough rap from reports that employees were straight-up refusing to bring Apple iPhones onto the showroom floor, it looks like there are some AT&T Stores actually forcing iPhone accessories down the throats of otherwise willing customers. Gizmodo is reporting that there have been widespread reports of AT&T…
Vodafone to launch BlackBerry Pearl 2 in September?
So, it’s not just AT&T who will get the privilege to carry the successor of the popular Pearl. Apparently, Vodafone also counts on revenues from push-email addicts, but also from other non-smartphone users who find Pearl’s look and functionality appealing. At this stage, we don’t have any official word neither from RIM nor from Vodafone,…
Nokia N81 spotted in the wild – sort of
The Nokia N81, it’s beautiful, no doubt. But, actually seeing a pic of an actual N81 really makes us appreciate just how incredibly sleek this handset will be. Well, this really isn’t a live pics the Nokia N81 you see here is a dumb demo – but it still gives us a damn good idea…
Google is showing off its Google Phone prototype to manufacturers – may offer phone for FREE!
Just when we thought Google was ditching its own-brand handset in favor of providing other handset manufacturers with Google applications, it turns out that the search-giant is showing off a prototype of it’s mythical Google Phone to manufacturers and carriers. Google is working out the kinks on their G-Phone – preparing for a launch that…
Confucius: Microsoft to take 2D barcodes mainstream?
Mary Jo Foley sheds a hint of light on Microsoft Code Name Confucius: A Windows Live service that is an offshoot of Windows Live Barcode. Confucius allows cell-phone users to send two-dimensional barcode information between cell phones or between cell phones and Web sites, allowing users to save keystrokes. The service is live and you…
Verizon product roadmap leaked – 5 new handsets for August
It looks like Verizon’s got some plans for the month of August – well, five plans, really. We got our hands on this presumably leaked Verizon product roadmap and we like what we see. If the leak is reliable, Verizon is set to launch five new handsets this month – the Motorola Z6tv, Motorola Q9m,…
Samsung and Adidas teaming up to release SGH-F110 handset for exercising
If Levi’s can do it, why wouldn’t Adidas? Apparently the famous German sports equipment makers has teamed-up with Samsung to make an Adidas-branded phone. As expected, the new slider handset is dedicated to sports fanatics who need such tools as pedometer, heart rate monitor and distance/calories burning calculator – easily accessible through dedicated buttons. Plus,…
MOTO RAZR 2, MOTO Q9, BlackBerry 8820… AT&T launch dates?
While none of the following information has been confirmed, we trust the always highly informed Boy Genius‘ sources. Apparently, AT&T is set to release a bunch of cool devices in the coming months — no the iPhone 2 is not among them. 🙂 First, the carrier will release the new GPS and WiFi enabled BlackBerry…
Rumor: O2 appears to have clinched Apple iphone contract, again
In yet another round of “Deal, or No Deal” rumor regarding the UK launch of the Apple iPhone, it seems that O2 has secured the exclusive rights for UK distribution of the iPhone – again. Speculation has already pinned the UK iPhone carrier as O2, so we’re not too surprised by this report. Nic Fildes…