Motorola Krave ZN4
December 29, 2008
[caption id=”attachment_22380″ align=”alignleft” width=”125″ caption=”Motorola Krave ZN4″][/caption] Released earlier this fall, Motorola’s Krave ZN4 from Verizon Wireless joins a strong crowd of competitors in the U.S. touch screen phone market. Unlike the Apple iPhone or the latest BlackBerry Storm, the… Via [Mobilewhack]
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Mobinnova’s ICE suggests Sony Ericsson might know what it’s doing
December 29, 2008
Filed under: Handsets, Others, Windows Mobile, GSM, EDGE, HSDPA, UMTS
So remember how Mobinnova allegedly has some hot new contract with Sony Ericsson for busting out future XPERIA models? We’re still a tiny bummed considering how good the X1 looks — and how good HTC is at its trade in general — but digging into Mobinnova’s dealings a bit gives us hope. Turns out the Taiwanese company introduced the “ICE” last month, a reasonably decent-looking Windows Mobile 6.1 slate with a 3-inch WQVGA display, 3-megapixel cam, WiFi, and HSDPA. It doesn’t stand out against the myriad offerings on the WinMo front these days, but if nothing else, it shows that Mobinnova might just have the chops to keep pace.
[Via pocketnow.com]
Mobinnova’s ICE suggests Sony Ericsson might know what it’s doing originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Fuze, X1, and a couple Touch Pros: the ultimate WinMo smackdown
December 28, 2008
Filed under: Handsets, Features, HTC, Sony Ericsson, ATT, Sprint, Verizon Wireless, Windows Mobile, GSM, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, UMTS, CDMA
2008 was, to say the least, a banner year for Windows Mobile hardware. Windows Mobile software… well, that’s another story; we’re still patiently waiting for the same thorough overhaul we’d hoped for years ago, but in the meantime, manufacturers have done an completely stellar job of taking the platform to its limits and packaging it in ways that could make any smartphone envious. For this first time, VGA screens (and beyond) have come to market en masse, and — unlike the 8525s, Tilts, Moguls, and XV6800s of yesteryear, the latest batch of QWERTY sliders look like they’ve actually got a lick of intelligent industrial design in their DNA.
So these puppies are similar, yes, but they’re not the same — so let’s take a quick look at what separates the Sprint Touch Pro, from the Verizon Touch Pro, from the AT&T Fuze, from the Sony Ericsson X1 (whew!).
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Fuze, X1, and a couple Touch Pros: the ultimate WinMo smackdown originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Sat, 27 Dec 2008 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Leaked Rogers slides make us want to move to Canada
December 26, 2008
Filed under: Handsets, HTC, Motorola, Nokia, RIM, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Rogers Wireless, Symbian, Windows Mobile, GSM, EDGE, HSDPA, UMTS
We’re not really sure where to begin with this one, because the awesomeness is so thorough and so intense that we’re basically at a loss for words; we’ll see what we have the ability to do here, though. In brief, a HoFo poster has thrown up what appear to be slides from a Rogers event detailing the carrier’s release plans for the better part of 2009, and seriously, if you name a badass handset, odds are it’s here. Samsung will apparently be bringing the 8.1-megapixel Pixon, for starters, and Sony Ericsson will be throwing its name into the huge-cam hat with the C905. Turning our attention to Windows Mobile, the X1 is scheduled for release “around August if not sooner,” Motorola brings the lowly Q11, and HTC adds the Touch Pro, the Touch Viva (an uncommon choice considering HTC’s intention to send it to emerging markets), and possibly the Touch 3G. Nokia will be offering the 5800 XpressMusic in the middle part of the year, Moto will be bringing a pair of 5-megapixel phones in the VE66 and ZN5, and finally, it seems RIM is signed up to bring the all-GSM 9520 Storm with WiFi — a feature sorely missing from the Verizon and Vodafone versions — and a 3G remix of the 8200 Pearl series flip that’ll have a front-facing cam for video calling (yeah, no joke, they offer it up there). So look, AT&T, you have two options here: either crib off this presentation and make it happen, or we hope you get purchased by Rogers. Your choice.
[Via Engadget Spanish]
Leaked Rogers slides make us want to move to Canada originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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XRoad G-Map app brings bona fide navigation to the iPhone
December 26, 2008
Filed under: Software, Apple, OS X
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At long last, iPhone users who have grown increasingly frustrated by using Google Maps as their primary navigational tool can find relief… sort of. Available right now in the App Store, XRoad’s G-Map application requires no world wide web connection whatsoever in order to function; rather, it packs oodles of maps into a 932MB package that covers most of western America and a few sporadic locales on the east. We’re a bit baffled (and angered) by the not-at-all-comprehensive coverage, but we suppose we have the ability to expect updates to patch the gaps in the near future. It provides most of the same amenities you’re used to seeing on real-deal GPS units, including POI editing, memo capabilities, location searching, etc. A word of caution, though: early reviews don’t seem too stoked about it, so you might want to gloss it over good before hitting your card for $19.99.
[Thanks, Karel]
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XRoad G-Map app brings bona fide navigation to the iPhone originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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BlackBerry 8900 Curve Arrives at Rogers
December 26, 2008
Besides the Storm which created lots of buzz lately, RIM has other Berries ready for the grabbing. Such a BlackBerry is the 8900 Curve which is available from Rogers. The smartphone features a 2.4 inch screen that senses the light… Via [Mobilewhack]
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Samsung gets slapped in China over dual-mode patent
December 26, 2008
Filed under: Samsung, GSM, CDMA
The majority of the globe doesn’t have to worry its pretty little head over this technology, but in China, dual-mode handsets that operate with equal aplomb on CDMA and GSM networks are a way of life. Since we’re talking about a billion people here, foreign manufacturers are naturally going to want to get into that action — but they’re going to have to get past patent holder Holleycomm first, especially since they’ve just been awarded the equivalent of $7.3 million by a Hangzhou court for Samsung’s apparent indiscretions on the matter. What’s more, Holleycomm says it’s not satisfied with the win and intends to milk Sammy for more, and when it’s done, it intends to go after other violators. It’s funny to hear tales of patent lawsuits in the land that harbors more Keepin’ It Real Fake devices than any other — funny, that is, until you’re the one staring down the barrel of that $7.3 million fine.
Samsung gets slapped in China over dual-mode patent originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Neoi 906E, the World Thinnest QWERTY Phone
December 23, 2008
Neoi 906E seems to be the hottest piece of technology in the QWERTY galaxy. As you’ve gotten used to seeing at least nice-looking gadgets over here, I don’t really know how you’ll find this particular item. As the… Via [Mobilewhack]
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Nokia’s 5800 XpressMusic shows up in FCC with US 3G support
December 23, 2008
Filed under: Handsets, Nokia, Symbian, GSM, EDGE, HSDPA
So, here’s what’s awesome: Nokia’s well received 5800 XpressMusic will be making the trip to US soil with US 3G support baked right in. Here’s what’s just so-so: there’s no AT&T logo on the photos, so we’re assuming Nokia will only be selling this one here in unlocked, unsubsidized form. Of course, we’re just thrilled to know the phone will be making a proper debut in the US of A, but those looking to pick one up will certainly need to anticipate a lofty price tag.
Nokia’s 5800 XpressMusic shows up in FCC with US 3G support originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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