Rumors are spreading are the Web that Playboy is working to launch its own brand of handsets. Apparently, three companies (LG, Motorola and Siemens) are among the front-runners to make such device(s). If this ends up being true, I doubt that the accent will be on features — rather we can expect see the idea…
O2 – Helen to replace Stealth?
There’s a word on the street that 2.5G O2 Stealth is about to be replaced by the 3G beauty you can see on the right part of the screen. As you can see, this smartphone resembles the slider mechanism of Nokia’s uber-cool 8600 model, thus looking much better than most of the other smartphones today.…
Apple patent application hints at theft-detecting, security-enabled power adaptors for iPhone
Apple is all about protecting it’s products from theft, it seems. An Apple patent application, filed in late 2005, outlines plans for security-enabled power adapters that will disable the power adapter for, say, an iPhone, when certain parameters are not met. The device would detect unauthorized use by requiring certain actions to be taken in…
RIM patents re-configurable keyboards for BlackBerry
While Palm may be working on a keyoard-less Treo, Research In Motion (RIM) has a patent application for a BlackBerry with a re-configurable keyboard. If the patent pans out, RIM will be pushing BlackBerries that can be configured for all sorts of different functions – like if you need a full keyboard, or maybe just…
Motorola may be prepping upgraded Motorola A1200 Ming for US
Ahh, Motorola, we can always count on you to wring the last bit of equity out of your mobile phones. The struggling handset manufacturing-giant may be geting ready to push a new, 3G (HSDPA) version of the aging Motorola A1200 Ming (MOTOMING) – with US-friendly frequencies. According to one of Boy Genius’s “reliable sources” the…
Apple iPhone Commerical hints at unannounced iPhone Application – Mystery Application
Update: Well, apparently the mystery of the missing application has been solved. The recent news of the YouTube application for the Apple iPhone shed some light on what application/icon was causing all the other homescreen icons to get pushed over. The pic to the right illustrates what we’re talking about – the YouTube application. Macenstein‘s…
AT&T / Cingular Blakjack may be getting Windows Mobile 6.0 and Video Share soon!
According to WMExperts.com, the AT&T (formerly Cingular) Blackjack may be poised to take on Video Share functionality and AT&T-branded Windows Mobile 6.0 come late July. The rumor is based on unconfirmed speculation involving a hacked version of the AT&T Windows Mobile 6.0 Blackjack ROM that included a Video Share icon. The late July release is…
Resurrect your drowned mobile device with rice (or alcohol)!
We’re not sure if this qualifies as a rumor, but the “rice effect” has been circulating the internets with seeming authority from the Washington Post. If you are unfortunate enough to drop your precious electronic device in the toilet (stop using your phone on the toilet!) or sink, and you didn’t have the foresight to…
Palm working on Treo sans keyboard?
How about that – a Treo without a keyboard? Sounds weird if you ask me. Otherwise it wouldn’t be a Treo, which prides itself with a built-in QWERTY keyboard. On the other hand, with all the hype surrounding the touchy iPhone, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Palm announcing such device, especially after showcasing Foleo.…
Fring – VoIP service coming to Windows Mobile!
Fring is the hot new(ish) service that uses your mobile phone’s data connection to make free VoIP calls – and it’s coming to Windows Mobile! The service uses a 3G or WiFi connection to make mobile-to-mobile, mobile-to-landline, or mobile-to-PC calls and even supports Google Talk, MSN Messenger and Skype chat clients to keep tabs on…