Archive for July, 2008
Software developer Mark/Space has released a version of its Missing Sync software for Symbian platform phones. Missing Sync for Symbian allows Mac OS X computers to synchronize contacts, calendar appointments, and tasks with Symbian OS based smartphones, such as Nokia’s S60 family and Sony Ericsson’s P series.
Mark/Space says that Missing Sync for Symbian is the first of its offerings to feature its Proximity Sync function, which will synchronize a smartphone with a computer over Bluetooth automatically when it comes into range. Missing Sync can also be used to transfer media files as well as backup text messages and call logs.
Missing Sync for Symbian is on available for US$39.99 from MarkSpace.com.
LG, one of the world’s largest mobile phone manufacturer, launched in Taiwan the KT520 3G slider mobile phone. The KT520 is a slider with new finger mouse. The device is mainly targeted for the Net surfers, with its zoom in/out functions, dedicated Internet Hotkey and single band HSDPA. The highlights of the new LG is its 3 Megapixel camera with auto focus, 10x digital zoom and video recording. Unfortunately, there’s no flash on it. The new slider weighs 100 grams, measures 100 x 50 x 15 millimeters.
Other features beside its 3G support are: Bluetooth A2DP, 60 MB internal memory, a microSD slot, and a 2.2-inch TFT LCD display with 2000:1 contrast ratio. Its music player can play MP3, AAC, AAC+ and WMA file format. The 800 mAh batter included in the handset. Designed for Asia market, KT520 3G currently available in Taiwan with around $295 price tag.
Yet another version of the HTC Touch Diamond has passed through the FCC recently, dubbed the ‘DIAM110′. While there is no confirmation in the FCC documents that this model will be carried by AT&T, the presence of dual-band UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA (850/1900MHz) support is a good indication that AT&T is its intended recipient.
The HTC Touch Diamond is a stylish handset with a large touchscreen display and 3.2 megapixel camera. HTC’s finger-friendly TouchFLO user interface makes using the handset a breeze, and Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional allows the handset to keep you organized on the go.
The FCC documents are available here.
NTT DoCoMo is going to release LG’s 3G handset ‘Wine Phone(model:L706ie)’ in Japan market, which will be available on August 1st.
Designed for 30~40-year old customers, the Wine Phone enlarged both external and internal monitors up to 2.4- and 1.8-inch respectively.
Enhanced voice calling and SMS sending and receiving functionality, it supports four key buttons directly practicing frequent menu such as alarm, schedule, voice recording and condition setting.
Optimized for the use in the Japan market respectively, it comes in three different colors such as white, gold, and pink.
The summer 2008 software update for the Sidekick LX handheld fixes some of our top complaints about the device. But at the end of the day, the LX is still really bulky and doesn’t have enough storage for text and e-mail messages. If you’re an existing LX user, download the free software, but if you’re in the market for a new device, get the new Sidekick 2008 or a BlackBerry instead.
The Sidekick LX, which we reviewed when it first launched last October, is a messaging limousine, a gigantic device that’s 5.1 inches long with a 3-inch, 400-by-240-pixel screen. Its 1,540-mAh battery lets it run for almost 11 hours of talk time. Compare that with the new Sidekick 2008, a more compact model, at 4.7 inches, that has the same 400-by-240-pixel resolution on a 2.6-inch screen and achieves about 8 hours of talk time on its smaller battery.
REDMOND, Wash., July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Available today from T-Mobile USA Inc., the new T-Mobile(R) Sidekick(R) powered by Danger (a subsidiary of Microsoft Corp.) introduces innovative software, services and hardware customization that improve an already celebrated mobile experience.
The new Sidekick features key software improvements including support for video capture, playback and sharing; wireless stereo music and media sharing via Bluetooth; quick friend search and optimized group chats in instant messaging (IM); customizable Web browsing; and universal search across all phone applications and data. In addition, the phone’s shell is customizable, creating a unique look for every device. The result is a Sidekick that is fun to use and showcases the owner’s individuality and style.
"Mobile phones aren’t soulless devices. They’re personal expressions and our lifeline to the people that matter to us as we navigate through all of life’s moments," said Roz Ho, corporate vice president of Premium Mobile Experiences at Microsoft. "Playing such a significant role in our lives, mobile phones should reflect our individual style. T-Mobile clearly understands this, and we’re very excited about what the new Sidekick will offer consumers."
Pantech(www.pantech.co.kr) has presented its dual-sliding 3G smartphone ‘Pantech duo’ in Mexico through Telcel, Mexico’s largest mobile phone carrier.
The Pantech duo features unique design that lets users have both qwerty keyboard and general numeric keypad depending on the way they slide the phone. This global roaming phone enables users to check their email and surf the web in more than 135 countries and have voice communication in over 190 countries through GPRS/EDGE.
Running on Windows Mobile 6.0 OS, the Pantech duo supports Bluetooth, Micro SD card slot, 5.6cm QVGA LCD, 1.3M camera, mp3 playback, Push e-mail function and more.
For those invited to private launch parties in New York and Chicago last Thursday, you’ve probably been playing with your shiny new US E71 all weekend. For everyone else, today’s the day. The Americas version of the handset — which includes GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and HSDPA 850/1900 support — is finally on sale to the general public through a variety of retailers. Now, the only problems are sneaking out of the office early, finding a store with stock and coming up with approximately $500.
Not one to be taken out back just yet, the BlackBerry 8700 can now get in on all of the OS 4.5 fun that the Curve, Pearl and 8800 have recently received. The guts didn’t change too much from the BlackBerry 8700 to the BlackBerry 8100, so you’ll likely see them both supported until they’re kicked to the curb. Do you guys think the 8700 will make the OS 4.6 cut? 4.7? You can grab the latest handheld software for the BlackBerry 8700 from Orange Romania here. They’ve also got the software for a bunch of other devices if you haven’t upgraded yet.
Mobile phone usage worldwide continues to evolve and increase to include forms of enjoyment and entertainment. Mobile users want new and better ways to personalise and boost fun on their mobiles. Berggi’s ZipClip may be the answer.
A review on Slashphone says ZipClip can clip videos, images, photos, animations, graphics, avatars, thumbnails, along with text on the web and instantly send them to your mobile phone with just a right click of your mouse.
To gain ZipClip you need to visit their website and select “get It Now”, ZipClip will then direct the user through the installation process thus installing ZipClip onto both computer and mobile phone.
When a user browses the net and see a certain item they would like on their mobile phone, they just right click on the content, select “Send to my phone” from the ZipClip menu and the clipped content is instantly sent to their “My Stuff” folder which is in the ZipClip app on their mobile.