nottv is a new broadcaster and is mulling the launch of a TV channel for viewing solely on tablets and smartphones. The announcement has come at the ongoing CEATEC in Japan. No idea if the nottv in question is http://www.nottv.ca/ which gives indie artists of all hues a platform for their talent and get royalties as [...]
Huawei has officially announced the IDEOS X5 and IDEOS X6 smartphones; both meant to be on Android 2.2 but it’s anybody’s guess that the two devices may well be released with Android 2.3. Here’s a link to the Huawei media press release in Australia.
Plantronics has announced an app – InstantMeeting, and the software lets you get instant, one-touch dial-in access to a conference call without having to dial 1-888 numbers and access codes. The app, which is currently available for select Android and Blackberry phones – BlackBerry OS v4.5.0 or higher, and Android OS versions 2.1 or 2.2.
The Dell Venue Pro is now on sale with pre-orders being taken at Dell.com. The smartphone is a 4.1-inch multitouch capacitive display phone powered by a 1GHz processor and runs Windows Phone 7. The device can be yours for a two-year T-Mobile contract and $99.99 otherwise priced at $450.
Come Wednesday, T-Mobile will present to Americans the cheapest contract phone as yet – the Comet smartphone for a mere $10. Of course, only for those that are willing for a 2-year deal and a $50 mail-in rebate. It’s by no means a high-end phone but if you’re looking for a simple QWERTY device with [...]
Vodafone has announced what it calls a “much simpler and lower pricing for using a smartphone whilst traveling in Europe”; thereby making it easier for customers to enjoy social media and connectivity at cheaper rates. You can choose between daily and monthly rates depending upon whether you are an occasional or frequent traveler.
The internet is rife with news / rumors on the purported specs of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X12 Anzu. The good money is on the smartphone debuting in Europe in March 2011 and it will cost good money , around €650 if informed buzz is to be believed.
HTC Legend owners in Europe can now update their devices to Android 2.2 Froyo. The update is 82.9 MB and can be downloaded OTA – WiFi and 3G. Vodafone is pushing update notifications to its customers and you too will get your intimation soon.
Looks like Sony Ericsson is set to release two Windows Phone 7 smartphones – the Sony Ericsson Xperia X7 and the X7 Mini. The only information we can glean is from this video that appeared on Youtube. Take a look, it’s a short one and gives you necessary details on the two devices.
Acer has launched a limited edition 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen Liquid E smartphone. It’s a special edition smartphone developed along with Ferrari. “Only” 200,000 pieces are going to be released. Acer has over the years evolved a unique strategy of providing good configuration at the lowest possible cost and it will be interesting to see how [...]
The Samsung i9000 has achieved a significant first. It is now officially the first ever smartphone that boasts Wi-Fi Direct certification; the WiFi Alliance awarded the certification to the phone on November 1st.
The AT&T Samsung Evergreen is set for a November 7th debut in the U.S. It is yet another impressive “green” smartphone from Samsung. 70% of its body is made from recycled plastic and its packaging is recycled paper. It does not contain any hazardous chemicals that usually find their way into plastic devices such as [...]
The Comet smartphone that is available for $10 ($50 mail-in rebate) with a 2-year T-Mobile contract is probably the cheapest smartphone deal out there. The device will cost you $200 if you wish to go the pre-paid way. Check out Costco though, apparently the Comet smartphone device is retailing there for $150. The Comet, available [...]
The Samsung Focus is set to become the first Windows Phone 7 smartphone to be made available in the U.S. AT&T will make the phone available from November 8th onwards. Other AT&T offerings include the HTC Surround and the LG Quantum. T-Mobile will offer the HTC HD7 and the Dell Venue Pro. T. So, if [...]
