January 04, 2008
Nokia N95 8GB Update Allows Full YouTube Access
If you were among those who ponied up the $779 to score a N95 8GB smartphone, you may be pleased to know that the most recent update appears to have improved the S60 browser to integrate Adobe Flash Lite 3. That means users can now enjoy in-line viewing of FLV videos and therefore full access to the YouTube library as it was meant to be seen. Unfortunately, the N95s multimedia keys can not control playback and the device is still friggin' expensive'"but hey, it is something. [Boy Genius]
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Posted by Doug at 12:34 PM
January 03, 2008
Rumor Smashed: Sprint Still Selling LG Rumors, Just Can't Keep Them in Stock
There was an rumor over the weekend about Sprint stopping sales of the LG Rumor due to a firmware erasure problem, so we got in contact with Sprint and got some information to set the record straight. No, Sprint hasn't stopped sales of the Rumor'"the reason why you can't find it in stores is because it has "exceeded [their] expectations," and they're facing inventory problems. There is a small technical error that "impacts a very low percentage of potential customers," but they assured us that it's been addressed and has "in no way impacted our inventory issue."
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Posted by Russell at 01:28 PM
December 13, 2007
TryPhone Lets You Sample Cellphone UI Without Buying
Curious about how that new phone works? Check out tryphone.com, the site that takes screenshots of just about possible screen and ties it to button presses on the virtual keyboard. In the case of the iPhone, you get to feel what it's like to press all the buttons, but you won't be able to do stuff like multi-touch or sliding gestures. It's a pretty great idea that'll let your parents know what it is they're getting into before you have to go and spend your Xmas teaching them how to use that new BlackBerry Pearl. [Tryphone via Uber Gizmo]
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Posted by Alex at 02:54 PM
December 11, 2007
Samsung Katalyst Slider Hits T-Mobile Hotspot@Home
T-Mobile just introduced another phone for its Hotspot@Home Wi-Fi calling service, the Samsung Katalyst. The slider phone basics include a 1.3 megapixel camera, MP3 player, microSD slot (cards up to 2GB only) and stereo Bluetooth. Also called the t739, the phone will sell for $80 after rebate and contract renewal, and will be Samsung's second to run on the @Home service. Jump to see a better shot of the Katalyst, featuring a lady who's way too happy being stuck under glass like one of Krypton's most heinous criminals. [T-Mobile] 
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Posted by Alex at 01:06 PM
December 06, 2007
Ice Brkr Takes All Human Interaction Out of Going to Bars [Fear Of
Yes, I know, going up to a girl in a bar and introducing yourself is hard. What if she shuts you down?! Your fragile ego will be shattered! But really, it's not so bad. And I'm pretty sure the alternative that Ice Brkr is proposing is much worse. The new service, which is clearly destined to fail, would allow you to send a text message to any fine-looking lady you're too much of a pussbag to talk to and hope she deigns you worthy to talk to her. Beyond this being a lousy idea because it would require everyone to have this program on their phones, which will obviously never happen, it envisions a future in which personal contact is even further taken out of our lives. Here's an idea, guys: grow a pair. It's cheaper. [Product Page via Textually]
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Posted by Murray at 12:28 PM
T-Mobile Rolls Out Second 3G Phone, Nokia 6263, Still No 3G Network
While everyone else is readying their 4G network, good ole T-Mobile is still prepping its 3G network, which is expected in early 2008. Though it feels like it's coming at a snail's pace, the carrier has made its second baby step with release of the Nokia 6263. Like the Samsung t639 before it, the 6263 will support the 1700MHz UMTS network. The clamshell also has plenty of music features, like dedicated controls, micro SD memory expansion, stereo Bluetooth and an FM radio. According to T-Mobile, the Nokia 6263 will be up on their site and in stores today, but weirdly no word on price. [Electronista]
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Posted by Tom at 09:39 AM
December 04, 2007
Qualcomm To Build Universal Super Chip for GSM 3G, EV-DO and 700MHz Roaming [Cellphones]
Everybody is getting into the cellphone industry's new spirit of openness. Google pushes for open networks for the 700MHz wireless network to be, Verizon answers the call with a pledge to make its network available to all technology, and now Verizon's longtime companion, Qualcomm, has unveiled a chip that will be the heart of one hell of a universal, Android-friendly super phone. The RTR6570 will support the following technologies: ' Upcoming 700MHz wireless networks ' CDMA network from Sprint or Verizon (1900MHz EV-DO) ' HSPA or UMTS data network from AT&T or T-Mobile (850MHz, 1700MHz and 2100MHz) Now that you're all excited, the bad news is that chip samples won't be ready until the middle of next year, and phones themselves won't hit the market potentially until 2009. But these will certainly be worth the wait: the ability to roam on all three networks means that you will never have to worry about coverage again'"though God only knows what the roaming charges will do to your phone bill. [Electronista]
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Posted by Jim at 10:55 AM
December 03, 2007
Nokia's Patent Reveals Innovative Six- or Eight- Megapixel Slider Phone [New Slider]
Cell phone sites are speculating that these rather fascinating images from Nokia could mean an interesting addition to the Finnish company's N-Series. Rocking slightly more detailed drawings than your usual patent-application sketch, the pics show a slider phone with retractable flash. It could mean that Nokia is preparing to welcome a six- or eight-megapixel phone onto the market some time next year. [Unwired View]
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