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VIDEO: Snapdragon-powered Toshiba TG01 UK To Be Introduced On July 9

Priya — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:55:02 +0000

The new Toshiba TG01 smartphone is truly just for you guys who simply love super-slim, super-sexy, pieces of advanced technology. Powered by the Snapdragon chipset, the TG01 is one fast devil at 1Ghz clock speeds, with a fantastic 256NV RAM and a stunning 4.1 WVGA touchscreen display. Other specs of this drop-dead gorgeous babe include WiFi, 3.2MP camera, GPS and 3G data connectivity. All this powerful stuff packed into a device that’s merely 10mm thick! Can you beat that?

This phone actually featured during the MWC at Barcelona in February this year and we’ve been waiting to hear more about it since then. While those in the US will have to wait a little more for the Toshiba TG01, the UK is far luckier, coz it’ll be getting this Windows Mobile 6.1 run smartphone just next week.

London will see a lot of interesting activity on this front on July 9. Maybe this company will stage a summer launch of this ultra-thin stunner then. Let’s wait and watch for this one. For now, drool away at the hands-on video of the Toshiba TG01 smartphone that follows.

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T-Mobile myTouch 3G Pre-Orders Reaching Users By August 3

Priya — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:33:33 +0000

If you had been one of the early birds who wisely pre-ordered your myTouch 3G smartphone from T-Mobile, the device will most probably reach you by August 3. At least, the picture below seems to indicate that.

In case you missed it earlier, there is going to be a press event slated for July 8 in New York, USA, where this wonderful handheld would be formally announced. Pre-orders from existing customers will be available at that time. The latest rumors seem to point to general availability of the myTouch 3G on August 5, but there’s no confirmation yet, so we will have to wait a while more to know for sure.

myTouch 3G Info

Source: IntoMobile

Zer01 Mobile Introduces Unlimited Mobile Wireless Service In The US

Priya — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:08:36 +0000

Zer01 Mobile today officially announced the launch of its unlimited voice, Web and data mobile service in the US, which will enable users to browse the web, make calls, view and download multimedia content on their smartphones and use various other applications as well. The plan is priced at $69.95 per month.

This plan is available through Zer01 Mobile’s distributors all over the US, but you may yet find it difficult to find distributors in certain areas. Anyways, the good thing is that your wait is not going to be for too long, since Zer01 Mobile is working round the clock to ensure that it is covering all the areas nationwide.

zer01_mobile

Source: SlashPhone

Press Release: T-Mobile Introduces New And Cheaper Family Booster Option

Priya — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:57:47 +0000

T-Mobile has today launched a new option for its Family Booster plan that makes it easier and cheaper for members of a family to call and text each other. This option gives five family members unlimited calls, texts and picture messaging to each other. One of the members has to pay a mere £5 per month, over and above their usual monthly plan, and this option will be instantly open to them. This gives users the best ever family plan so far.

This plan gives users a one-month rolling contract, so they do not have to sign up for long-term commitments either. The user in this case could be part of any T-Mobile price plan or could even choose the pay-as-you-go option. This plan is easy to set up and you can even change your list of free family members each month.

The pay-as-you-go credit can be additionally used for calls, texts and MMS, thereby reducing bills further.

Source: MobileBurn

Press Release: AT&T Will Make BlueAnt Q1 Bluetooth Headset Available On July 19

Priya — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:47:59 +0000

AT&T has today announced the BlueAnt Q1 Blutetooth Headset with Multicontrol, which includes the Voice Control feature. This headset will be available online from July19, at www.wireless.att.com. This premium noise-cancelling headset will let users many controls, with merely voice commands. This eliminates the need for users to memorize button combinations, which otherwise becomes mandatory with other such headsets.

BlueAnt’s advanced Voice Isolation Technology software also gives clear calling quality by making the user’s sound stand out above external noise. This results in echo cancellation and wind noise reduction as well. Users can also manage calls from two phones at one and the same time, thanks to multipoint technology. The headset comes in gunmetal and is designed to fit all ear shapes and sizes.

The BlueAnt will be available for $129.9. Click here to know more about the BlueAnt Q1.

BlueAnt Q1

Source: MobileBurn

Verizon Wireless Will Offer BlackBerry Tour On July 12

Priya — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:59:03 +0000

Here’s great news for BlackBerry buffs! Verizon Wireless just yesterday officially announced that it will be offering the latest BlackBerry Tour from July 12. This will be available for $200 with a new agreement, after rebates. The BlackBerry Tour smartphone lets users surf the web, download music and stream videos, thanks to its splendidly fast 3G network speeds. Once on sale, this device will be up for sale in more than 200 countries across the world, with email and web browsing in over 175 data destinations.

Those of you interested in pre-ordering can do so right away, by clicking here. The handheld will be available for purchase online and in retail stores on July 12, 2009.

VZW BlackBerry Tour

Source: PhoneScoop

SMS And File Sharing On Skype 3.0 For Windows Mobile

Priya — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:39:27 +0000

Skype 3.0 for Windows Mobile now offers a host of new features. With this new service, users can now send files through a Skype-to-Skype session, including Word docs and Excel spreadsheets.

Skype 3.0 also offers users the facility of sending SMS messages from within the app itself, while being connected via Wi-Fi. This is particularly useful when users are on roaming abroad. The new version will be free once it comes and will also include better interface features. Stay tuned for more.

Source: PhoneScoop

BlackBerry Curve 8520 Okayed By FCC, Bound For US

Priya — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:30:42 +0000

We still are wondering if the BlackBerry Curve 8520 is going to T-Mobile, after all. But there is one thing we know for sure – this smartphone has already gotten FCC approval and is ready for national sale in the US.

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 sports an optical trackpad and EDGE connection as well. Check out the pic below and give us your two cents.

BlackBerry Curve 8520

Source: EngadgetMobile

Strange-looking Nokia With US 3G Okayed By FCC – May Be The Mako

Priya — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:20:04 +0000

Take a look at the pic below. What do you think of it? Pretty strange-looking object, right? Well, this one’s a phone from Nokia, which has recently gotten FCC documentation.

The Nokia RM-599, as it is called now, has WCDMA on Bands II and V, which seem to be for use on the North American 3G network. Considering the ID label here, we think we might be actually looking at the Mako for AT&T. This, of course, means that the phone has managed to clear some of the initial hurdles. We still have no idea as to what AT&T is doing with it at the moment, but we get the feeling we’ll see the release of this one sooner or later.

Nokia RM599 FCC

Source: EngadgetMobile

BlackBerry Bold Finally Enters South Korea

Priya — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:10:36 +0000

RIM has finally brought the BlackBerry Bold told to South Korea, with a little help from SK Telecom. A localized version of the BlackBerry Bold smartphone will be available here, starting this week. The region had almost banned all foreign handsets being promoted by local carriers, but now it’s all over.

Of course, the local faves are still undoubtedly LG, Pantech and Samsung. So we are not yet sure about how well a device with an English QWERTY keyboard might fare out here. But then it’s always good to have some more competition, right, folks?

SK Telecom BlackBerry Bold

Source: EngadgetMobile

Nokia Beta Labs Brings IM To Nokia Messaging For Its E75 Model

Priya — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Nokia Beta Labs is now into preview of a messaging and instant messaging hybrid application for the Nokia E75 smarphone. This unique app will enable users to chat on Ovi and Yahoo! Messenger and also receive notifications while using the phone’s other apps as well.

With the help of the hybrid app, users can use Yahoo! Messenger specific emoticons, change avatars, set status messages and even save conversations, just like on their PCs. Those interested to use this app will need Ovi and Yahoo! Accounts to use this on the new E75 messaging software.

Nokia E75

Source: MobileBurn

Nokia’s N97 To Release Firmware Update Today

Priya — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:50:49 +0000

According to the official Nokia Conversations account on Twitter, the company will be releasing its N97 device a firmware upgrade today. It will upgrade the service to v1.1.

The updates are sure to impact some smartphones along the way. We will keep you posted on the updates, for sure.

Nokia N97

Source: MobileBurn

VIDEO: Tour Of The LG enV Touch

Priya — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:42:08 +0000

Touch phones have really captured the market big time. In fact, I just got myself this beautiful HTC Touch last month and I can’t tell you guys how pleased I am with it! Anyways, the latest thing to enter the mobile market is the LG enV Touch for Verizon Wireless. We have for you a video tour of the device. Check it out below.

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RUMOR: Palm Pre To Come In GSM Edition

Priya — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:03:29 +0000

Some of you may recall that the MyPre or PreCommunity was initially seen in a Palm Pre, making use of a GSM SIM card at the Mobile World Congress that had been held in February this year. Now, Palm is believed to be making another GSM Palm EOS for AT&T.

Palm Pre GSM

The rumoured Palm Pre with GSM has supposedly leaked in a video on YouTube. This runs on Vietnam’s GSM VN Mobifone Network. Take a look at the video below and let us know your thoughts.

: Palm Pre GSM

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eXpansys Has Come Out With A Fantastic HTC Hero Deal

Priya — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:48:00 +0000

eXpansys is always known to come up with great marketing ideas and with the best consumer deals as well. Now you can purchase the HTC Hero Android smartphone, very cheap, from eXpansys. You can buy this beauty at just $399.99 and you also get an extra £30 gift voucher that you can spend on some other accessory as well! Now, doesn’t that sound really cool?

Hit the link here for more information. Click here if you want to purchase your HTC Hero right away.

HTC Hero

Source: IntoMobile

Now Make Your Own DIY iPhone Tripod

Priya — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:26:17 +0000

All you diehard DIY-ers will be very pleased to hear this news. Now creating a DIY Apple iPhone tripod is truly simple and works out much cheaper too. The iPhone-moder Scott Patrick has now posted an online video, that describes in detail how you can create your very own do-it-yourself iPhone tripod, using just a Contour Case and a few more simple stuff.

You can get your hands on the Contour Case for as less as $30, so click here to know more. Proceed below to see the detailed instructions video.

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RUMOR: Sprint Is Testing Two New Android Smartphones

Priya — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:45:31 +0000

The latest rumor in mobile world is that Sprint is at present testing two different Android-run smartphones, which may be launched sometime in the year 2010. If the rumor mill is to be believed, one of these smartphones is the HTC Hero. This is believed to launch in December 2009 itself. Some of you might recall that HTC had announced the Hero earlier during this week, with a custom-built UI that we haven’t seen in any Android-powered handheld as of now.

The other smartphone Sprint is said to be testing is an unnamed Samsung Android device. This particular phone supposedly supports both CDMA and WiMAX networks. This is expected to be released only in 2010. Well, we are already dying to find out more. We are sure you must be too….

HTC Hero

Source: MobileBurn

Animoto iPhone App Comes With Amazingly Powerful Features

Priya — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:32:10 +0000

Animoto now gives Apple iPhone and iPod touch users a new and much better way to create and view high-quality music videos while on the go. Animoto’s iPhone App has now gone to the top spot among free apps in the Photography category. This app helps create wonderful orchestrated videos from your iPhone, all with just a click of a button. More than 3,00,000 have downloaded this application ever since it came online in December 2008. Over 5,00,000 videos have been created with this app too – can you really believe that?!

Animoto Videos 2.0 is now available, with which you can link your device directly to you online account at Animoto.com and sync videos for playback too. Videos created through the site are synchronized with the iPhone app, so you can access them anytime, anywhere at all, both online and offline. Paying users need not limit their videos to 30-second clippings anymore.

Animoto iPhone App

Source: IntoMobile

Google Gives Android Coders The Native Development Kit

Priya — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:20:29 +0000

Google has now given coders the native development kit for Android version 1.5, in order to get them write apps for the Android platform. The NDK will give the coders a new vista to create newer applications for the medium. This version will help them include compatibility with C and C++.

The set of tools currently available may not fit for all apps, but will definitely aid the developers to make good use of signal and data processing. Additionally, all apps developed with the help of this NDK 1.5 will be perfectly compatible with Android 1.5 and all future versions of the platform as well.

Source: PhoneScoop

Now Pre-order Your HTC Hero On Amazon UK

Priya — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:10:58 +0000

Diehard HTC fans in the UK have every reason to grin from ear to ear. They can now pre-order the HTC’s latest offering, the Hero smartphone, at Amazon, for £429 ($708). That can be expected for an unlocked phone, but Orange may be offering the Hero free on contract as well. So maybe you should wait around a while for that one.

The smartphone delivery date is given as July 15, so there isn’t much of a wait for this one.

HTC Hero Delivery

Source: EngadgetMobile

VIDEO: Nokia N86 8MP Camera Phone

Priya — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:56:31 +0000

Here is a video of the Nokia N86 mobile phone. The Nokia N86 dual slider phone is the company’s first 8MP camera phone. The fabulous camera lets you capture both pictures and video of very high resolution, irrespective of external light conditions.

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VIDEO: HTC Snap For Sprint Unboxing

Priya — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:53:51 +0000

We are in a mood to bring you a lot of videos today! Here is one unboxing video of the HTC Snap for Sprint. The HTC Snap, a recent introduction from HTC, is a QWERTY messaging phone that comes along with EV-DO, 2MP camera without flash, HTC’s Inner Circle feature and Wi-Fi connectivity. It is available for $149 with a 2-year contract. The smartphone runs Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard.

Take a look and tell us what you think of it.

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VIDEO: Nokia E72 Demo And Tour

Priya — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:48:17 +0000

We have an interesting video tour of the Nokia E72, which is actually Nokia’s update to the E71 line of full QWERTY keyboard S60 smartphones. As you can see in the picture below, the Nokia E72 has the same design as its predecessors, but includes sharper corners and is much more chrome-based. Some specs also have been upgraded, like the device now comes with a 5MP camera module.

Nokia E72

Take a look at the video tour below and give us a few sound bytes on the same.

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VIDEO: Samsung Exclaim For Sprint Unboxing

Priya — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:47:11 +0000

We have for you an unboxing video of the Samsung Exclaim for Sprint. The Samsung Exclaim for Sprint is a QWERTY dual slider. Previously rumored as the Cello, this messaging phone includes QVGA display, EV-DO, 2MP camera with video, A-GPS and Bluetooth.

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VIDEO: HTC Hero (T-Mobile G1 Touch) First Look

Priya — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:44:37 +0000

Here is a video of the HTC Hero smartphone. The HTC Hero is a full touchscreen smartphone, which features a 3.2-inch TFT-LCD display, 5MP auto-focus camera, 3.5 mm audio jack, and a custom-built HTC UI as well. Apart from that, the Hero also comes with Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR and A2DP, Trackball, Internal GPS, G-Sensor and microSD slot.

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Sony Ericsson Reveals Its T715 Phone And VH310 Bluetooth Headset

Priya — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:36:12 +0000

Sony Ericsson is highly promoting its Cyber-shot phone brands a lot these days. But it’s not only Cyber-shot the company is focusing on. In fact, you have several lovely mobile phones in the regular range as well. The latest is T715, a slider phone with a 3.2MP with “photo light”, sun-viewable 2.2” QVGA display and 3G, all in a very stylishly packed shell. SE claims that this phone would be only the size of a credit card when shut. The phone will launch in Galaxy Silver and Rouge Pink colors.

Sony Ericsson has additionally introduced the VH310 Bluetooth headset, which is now available in black and silver colors, with three earpieces and two loops for that perfect fit.

The phone will be launched sometime in Q3 2009, when both international and North American 3G versions will enter the market simultaneously.

Sony Ericsson T715 VH310

Source: EngadgetMobile

HTC’s Sense UI Will Not Come To “Google” Phones

Priya — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:21:55 +0000

We have got some interesting news for you from HTC. HTC is now looking to introduce its new Sense UI, the one that features on its new Hero smartphone, to non-Google branded, Android-powered devices, such as Roger Wireless’ Magic.

Of course, this means that smartphones that run on the “Google” branding, such as the T-Mobile G1 and the latest myTouch 3G will not be included in the bracket. This is because of certain licensing terms that prevent Microsoft Exchange clients running on these phones. Nevertheless, something tells us that it is not going to take much time for some hacker to fiddle with this condition and bypass the restriction soon enough….. What do you guys think?

HTC Sense UI

Source: EngadgetMobile

RUMOR: Verizon Wireless To Introduce White Samsung Omnia II

Priya — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:48:55 +0000

The current rumor in the mobile market is that Verizon Wireless will be introducing the white Samsung Omnia II very soon. Not only that, some sources also suggest that this will be a Windows phone. It is believed that the Omnia II smartphone, to be available in July this year, will come with Windows Mobile 6.1 initially, after which it will be upgraded to Windows 6.5 later.

Some of you may be aware that the Samsung Omnia II is one of the first smartphone devices to use an AMOLED display, with the usual TouchWiz UI upgraded to TouchWiz 2.0 with 3D cube UI effects in this particular version.

Samsung Omnia2 White VZW

Source: SlashPhone

VIDEO: T-Mobile Dash 3G Tour

Priya — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:57:19 +0000

Here we have for you a video demo of the T-Mobile Dash 3G smartphone, that you Dash lovers are just going to adore. We also have a close-up shot of the device, which you can additionally drool over! Though the Dash 3G is based on the HTC S510, there are some basic differences in design. For one, the Dash 3G does not possess the green HTC Inner Circle button on the keyboard. Otherwise, of course, both these models are strikingly similar to one other.

T-Mobile Dash 3G

Take a look at the video tour of this wonderful handheld and tell us what you think of the same.

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Elecite BlackBerry Themes Ready For 2-for-1 Sale – Hurry, Guys!

Priya — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:04:10 +0000

Just a quick note to remind you folks that Elecite BlackBerry themes are ready today and tomorrow for a 2-for-1 sale. So hurry up and head to Elecite to take advantage of the same.

This sale will take place only today, Thursday the 25th and tomorrow, Friday the 26th, so make sure not to miss any of the fun. Remember to enter the coupon code 241 on checkout. This will let you avail of the discount. Well, what are you waiting for? Click here to get your new BlackBerry theme right away – actually, get two at the price of one. Have fun!

Elecite Blackberry Theme Sale

Source: IntoMobile

SMS Notification Silent Is The Latest Hotfix For HTC Touch Diamond2

Priya — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:43:07 +0000

Have you just purchased your HTC Touch Diamond2? Then you must be wondering what went wrong with the lovely smartphone, ‘coz it just remains silent and in standby mode while receiving SMS’, without sounding a notification tone. Well, worry not, as HTC has a solution for it.

HTC’s latest hotfix has been created expressly for users facing this problem. You can easily download the hotfix here. Note, though, that this can only be applied to ROM versions, 1.40.XXX.X or lower.

HTC Touch Diamond 2

Source: SlashPhone

Unboxing: T-Mobile myTouch 3G – User Guide Released Too

Priya — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:18:12 +0000

For those of you mobile freaks who just can’t wait to glean more info on the latest T-Mobile myTouch 3G smartphone, there are some online sources that have posted useful info and pictures of the same. There is even an entire user guide among the materials, that actually dates right back to May 19 this year.

Of course, this was all expected, but is still a thrill to behold. Hit the “Source” link below to view the entire gallery and then tell us what you think of it all.

T-Mobile myTouch 3G

Source: EngadgetMobile

Second Palm Pre Shipment Coming To Best Buy On July 8th

Priya — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:07:33 +0000

For those of you who are still waiting to order your Palm Pre, do not worry at all. The webOS run smartphone has far more demand than supply, so there are a lot of folks like you out there, who are waiting impatiently to get a feel of the new handheld. In any case, the latest news is that the second shipment of Palm Pre is coming to Best Buy very soon, as soon as around July 8.

If you want to pre-order, you will have to loosen your wallet of $50 for a gift card, which can then be used to purchase your Palm Pre. This is good in many ways, as you need not stand in that long line and wait for hours before you can get your hands on that smooth, shiny thingy.

Just make sure to visit the Best Buy store near you asap and enquire about the pre-order policy and other stuff. You don’t wanna miss it this time round, right?

Palm Pre Box Shot

Source: IntoMobile

BlackBerry Curve 8900 Now Available In 24kt Gold!

Priya — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:45:50 +0000

Are you fond of some serious bling? If yes, this one’s truly for you. Computer Choppers is a company that is well known for its luxury customization services and custom plating of electronic devices of all kinds. Computer Choppers now offers you a stunning new customization for the BlackBerry Curve 8900.

This company has come out with its 24kt Gold BlackBerry lineup for the8900 Curve smartphone. The pricing for this starts at $999 for a new unlocked device, with an optional black and gold keyboard. Those who already own the Curve can ask for individual customization as well. If you are the kinds who want your phone to be the center of all attention, you could even order diamond and other precious jewelry to be added on. This offer is open to international customers as well. Take a look at the pic, guys – we think you’ll love it!

24kt BlackBerry Curve 8900

Source: IntoMobile

WildCharge Now Gives You Wire-Free Charging For The iPhone And iPod Touch

Priya — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:33:51 +0000

WildCharge has now announced its WildCharge Skins for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch. This service allows for easy, wire-free charging of the devices, by merely placing them on the WildCharger Pad. This is compatible with all iPhone devices, even the latest iPhone 3G S.

The WildCharge Skins fits the device like second skin and when it is placed on the WildCharger Pad, it automatically transfers power to the device, without needing to be connected by wires. While the iPod touch skin is already available, the iPhone skin will come into the market during early July. WildCharge skins will shortly be manufactured for BlackBerry Pearl and Curve smartphones as well. Presently, the accessory is available for $34.99 at WildCharge.com.

WildCharge Skin iPhone

Source: SlashPhone

RUMOR: Rendering Of The HTC Firestone Smartphone Revealed

Priya — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:24:17 +0000

A rendering of the HTC Firestone smartphone is rumoured to have been revealed online recently. This apparently shows the device in all its glory, with its 3.6” WVGA resolution touchscreen monitor, Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional and HTC’s famed UI as well. The Firestone is the update of the Touch HD smartphone.

HTC Firestone

Other specs of the HTC Firestone include an 8MP camera, 600MHz Qualcomm 8250 processor, accelerometer, standard 3.5mm audio port and Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP support. The device is believed to be readying for an August 2009 launch.

HTC Firestone

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Motorola Karma QA1 For AT&T Includes Support For Facebook And MySpace

Priya — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:49:00 +0000

Motorola and AT&T have jointly announced the Motorola Karma QA1, a nice little slide-out full QWERTY phone that helps users be in touch with each other through social networking channels. Sporting a 2.5” QVGA display, 2MP camera with video and Bluetooth with A2DP support, this mobile phone also supports IM services such as Yahoo! Messenger, Windows Live Messenger and homescreen links to MySpace and Facebook.

Motorola Karma QA1

The Motorola Karma QA1 also comes with100MB internal memory and microSD slot for memory expansion. Further, it features aGPS technology, which means, AT&T customers can purchase AT&T’s Navigator service if they so desire.

Motorola Karma QA1

The Motorola Karma QA1 will be on sale from June 28 for $79.99 on a two-year contract and after a mail-in rebate.

Source: MobileBurn

HTC Hero Okayed By Global Certification Forum

Priya — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:10:22 +0000

The HTC Hero has been okayed by the Global Certification Forum. Listed as “HERO100”, this device comes with quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGE and dualband UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA at 1800/2100 MHz. HTC has announced an event on the coming Wednesday and we expect it will show off this smartphone with its rumoured “Rosie” Android UI herein. We also have our reasons to think that there may be two versions of this device.

We don’t have more details yet and the GCF isn’t talking either, so we will just have to wait for a while for things to get clearer on this front.

HTC Hero

Source: EngadgetMobile

NAVIGON Releases New Navigation Software For The Apple iPhone Smartphone

Priya — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:54:48 +0000

The Apple iPhone 3.0 software release is now resulting in many companies offering services compatible with the new platform, that also opens up many new possibilities. Navigon is one such company that has announced their new MobileNavigator for the iPhone smartphone.

Navigon’s software, MobileNavigator, sports most of Navigon’s popular feature, such as Real Roadsign, Reality View Pro, Speed Assistant, Lane Assistant and Day&Night Mode to mention a few. It also gives the user the option to display POIs en route. The company additionally announced that it will release a free, lite version, which will come sans active route guidance.

Navigon hasn’t yet announced the pricing, but it should be known in about a fortnight, so make sure to check this space for more info.

Source: IntoMobile

AT&T Will Provide Mobile Service In Subways At Chicago

Priya — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:44:42 +0000

AT&T will now join the likes of US Cellular and Cricket to provide its mobile services in subways at Chicago. By permitting the carrier to function on the red and blue line subway will give the city’s Transit Authority an extra earning of at least $3.1 million during the tenure of the contract.

AT&T will be installing and testing the service over the next few months, after which the operation will be actually carried out.

Source: IntoMobile