Archive for February, 2009

Verizon iPhone around the corner?

(Credit: Matt Hickey)

Correction 11:56 a.m. PST: We messed up. The 9 to 5 Mac blog we cited below is in fact from September 2008, so it turns out this is an old rumor. Because it showed up in our RSS feed Saturday, we, like a number of …
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Apple to stop Micro-USB from becoming standard?

(Credit: Motorola)

Geardiary.com has a interesting post up about how more devices, especially cell phones, are using Micro-USB instead of Mini-USB, and how it’s partially a ploy to get you to buy more overpriced charging adapters.

It’s a good conspiracy theory that’s hard to argue with, but it also seems clear that the shift to Micro-USB is [...]

Photos: Windows Mobile smartphones you can’t have

One of the cool (and painful) things about GSMA Mobile World Congress is that you get to see some of the best mobile devices available around the world. I say painful because often these products aren’t available in the United States and probably never will be, unless you find …
Originally posted at 3GSM blog
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Touchscreen Samsung S5600 fights back at LG Cookie

By this point it is more than obvious that Samsung are pushing hard on all fronts. Obviously the midrange touchscreen market is the next area where the Korean company aims for with Samsung S5600…
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Nokia N86 8MP up for preorder, get a bag full of cash ready

Expansys have posted the Nokia N86 8MP for an online pre-order with an expected release date of 22 July 2009. Quite naturally, the reputation of the store and the rather hefty price seem to attract attention…
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All-touch Motorola with a Kodak camera and xenon in the works

It seems like Motorola are finally prepping a high-end imaging device. Yes, you read it right. Leaked shots show a large touchscreen device with 5 megapixel autofocus camera, xenon flash and much more…
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Video: Cute animals using Samsung phones

You’ve got to hand it to Samsung’s marketing people. When it comes to selling stuff on the Internet, cute animals seem to work, and that’s exactly what the company’s loaded its latest viral vid with. It’s several little fluffies taking part in day-to-day activities using …
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Friday Poll: Biggest news out of Barcelona?

News.com Poll

Mobile madness
Which story out of GSMA most caught your attention?

HTC Magic
Sony Ericsson Idou
LG Arena
Preview of Windows 6.5
Android barely there…

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New details on ‘Metal Gear Solid 4′ for iPhone

(Credit: Konami)
If you haven’t checked out Konami’s Web site for “Metal Gear Solid 4 Touch,” the iPhone version of the popular “MGS” series, we recommend taking a look–even if you don’t have an iPhone or iPod Touch. Both site and game look pretty sweet, and Konami’…
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From AT&T, more discounts on refurbished iPhones

If you’re looking to jump into the iPhone world, now might be a good time. AT&T is again offering refurbished iPhones on its Web site, but this time with even better deals.

The 8GB iPhone 3G can be purchased for just $99, and both 16GB iPhone 3Gs (black …
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