We knew we’d get more details as the launch-date of the Apple iPhone drew closer, but we never expected news like this! Boy Genius Report posted some screenshots of AT&T’s accounting system. Usually, accounting systems are bland and boring, but a quick look at the screenshots show three account codes for different iPhone sales-types. We…
Sidekick to get a GPS
With that many location aware handsets available today, it doesn’t surprises that the maker of the popular Sidekick handsets wants to add some GPS to its flagship device. A job posting at Danger indicates that they are on the task — “Formalize the Java Native Interface and glue layer for binding the BT serial support…
Spy Shots of Sony Ericsson’s W52S – Another Walkman Phone From Sony Ericsson
Wow, Sony Ericsson is really on a roll here. First they announce all those slick new phones, including the incredible Sony Ericsson P1, then we spied some info on a possible Shinobu (we love that codename!) Walkman Phone prototype, then we get notice that the FCC has passed the Sony Ericsson M610i (Lizy) for US…
Apple iPhone: Anti-Theft Feature Revealed in Apple Patent
Apple Insider has uncovered a recently published patent, filed in 2004, that outlines plans for an anti-theft feature for mobile devices. The “acceleration-based theft detection system” could, possibly, apply to the iPhone – which we all know is packed with accelerometers. Upon sensing erratic movements associated with theft (like continuous, rapid motion) the device could…
Sony Ericsson W850 Walkman Phone Successor Prototype – Shinobu Spy Pics!
The Sony Ericsson W850 Walkman Phone’s successor, codenamed Shinobu, has been spotted on a Polish auction site. The Shinobu, pictured above, is said to be straight off the Sony Ericsson factory floor and looks to be a prototype – called the X123i. This thing is either a true prototype or a fake, but specs and…
Bang & Olufsen: New Clamshell on the horizon
We got a leaked preview (courtesy of the FCC) of the new B&O Serene II “fashion-forward” flip-phone from the high-end electronics designer. The Serene II is basically a follow-up on the collaborative project between Bang & Olufsen and Samsung that produced the questionably-designed SGH-E910 “fashion phone.” Samsung seems to believe that the phone helped push…
SKY IM-U200 Swivel Phone Spied
SKY’s newest offering for the Korean market (of course) follows up on the innovative, dual-screen IM-R200 with a unique swivel-phone – the SKY IM-U200. Akihabara News got their hands on some illustrations of the upcoming U200. We don’t have any details, but the phone appears to sport a swivel design that opens up to look…
BlackBerry 8120, the new Pearl?
Always well-informed BoyGenius brings us a new tidbit of information about the next BlackBerry Pearl. Apparently, the new device will be called BlackBerry 8120, and will hit the shelves somewhere in September this year. Furthermore, the 8120 will be available in “at least 3 or 4 new color choices.” The best thing about it is…
Sony Ericsson W52S leaked?
What we have here is a sneak peak of the upcoming Sony Ericsson Walkman branded W52S phone. Apparently, the upcoming slider device will be released in Japan and will pack all the multimedia features of Walkman series of devices. As you can see from the small image, Sony Ericsson keeps experimenting with different kinds of…
Motorola V9m, aka RAZR 2, heading to Verizon?
The first shots of the upcoming Motorola V9m (pictured right) have appeared. Apparently, the successor of the popular MOTO RAZR phone, also known as LAZR or RAZR 2, is heading to Verizon Wireless — meaning this will be a CDMA handset. The new V9m will sport a touchscreen coupled with a familiar BREW’s UI with…