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iPhone 3G to get official MMS support...in Sweden

Ricky Cadden — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:22:02 -0500

Much to the chagrin of iPhone owners in everywhere else in the world, Apple has given the official approval to Swedish network Telia to develop its own MMS application for the iPhone 3G.
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Alltel adds HTC Touch Pro smartphone to its lineup

Ricky Cadden — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:55:07 -0500

Joining the ranks of AT&T and Sprint, Alltel has added the HTC Touch Pro smartphone to its currently offered cell phone lineup. This QWERTY keyboard equipped Windows Mobile smartphone features a large VGA resolution display.
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Review of RIM's ultimate BlackBerry, the Bold 9000 for AT&T

Michael Oryl — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:45:24 -0500

It's bigger, badder, and bolder than any previous QWERTY keyboard equipped BlackBerry. The new Bold 9000 has the looks and the guts to take on the business world - and still be fun while doing so.
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T-Mobile launches web2go portal, reprices data packages

Ricky Cadden — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:40:45 -0500

Today T-Mobile announced its new mobile internet portal, dubbed 'web2go', as well as revamped data packages and pricing. Web2go features Yahoo!'s oneSearch engine and also allows customers to customize their homepage with various content.
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Google Sync for BlackBerry now supports contacts

Ricky Cadden — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:02:03 -0500

Google updated its Sync application for BlackBerry today, adding a new feature that adds 2-way contacts synchronization in addition to the already present calendar sync function.
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Preview video of the BlackBerry Storm 9530

Michael Oryl — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:01:00 -0500

Here's a sneak peak at the latest distraction to cross our desk - the new BlackBerry Storm 9530 for Verizon. Check out our first impressions and watch the video of the phone in action.
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Verizon introduces new USB760 3G modem with microSD slot

Ricky Cadden — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:31:57 -0500

Verizon Wireless has introduced the new USB760, a high-speed USB modem that features a built-in antenna and a microSD card slot for memory expansion.
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DoCoMo and KTF considering Google Android based smartphone

Michael Oryl — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:47:35 -0500

Word out of Japan is that NTT DoCoMo and Korea's KTF are considering jointly developing a Google Android based smartphone for the Japanese and Korean markets.
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Japanese professor launches cell phone based psychotherapy

Ricky Cadden — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:28:56 -0500

A Japanese professor has launched a new system for offering psychotherapy sessions over cell phones.
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Cell phone manufacturers agree on new charger rating system

Ricky Cadden — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:24:21 -0500

Today Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, and LG announced a new star rating system for cell phone chargers that informs consumers as to which chargers are most energy efficient.
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T-Mobile launches Cameo photo frame and free flight promotion

Ricky Cadden — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:21:14 -0500

Today T-Mobile launched its new Cameo connected picture frame, which uses its own SIM card to allow users to send pictures to it via MMS or email. T-Mobile's also kicked off its Free Companion Flight holiday promotion today.
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Press Release: Nokia Reaffirms its Commitment to TD-SCDMA

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:37:01 -0500

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Kodak sues LG and Samsung over digital imaging patents

Ricky Cadden — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:54:21 -0500

Eastman Kodak has filed suits against both LG and Samsung claiming that the two South Korean firms are infringing upon its digital imaging patents.
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Motorola announces VE66 slider with 5 megapixel camera

Ricky Cadden — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:50:56 -0500

Motorola just announced its latest slider cell phone, the VE66. Packing a 5 megapixel camera, CrystalTalk technology, and support for Motorola's new widgets platform, the VE66 looks to be a heavy hitter.
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AT&T launches LG Incite touchscreen smartphone

Ricky Cadden — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:04:49 -0500

AT&T has officially started offering the LG Incite, a touchscreen smartphone powered by Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional. The Incite packs in a 3 megapixel camera, WiFi, and a built-in GPS receiver.
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RIM BlackBerry 8350i for Nextel passes through the FCC

Ricky Cadden — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:02:49 -0500

As the Nextel network is still going strong under the Sprint brand, more phones are coming out to take advantage of it, such as the RIM BlackBerry 8350i.
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Video review of the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic w/ touchscreen

Michael Oryl — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:45:03 -0500

Since we know you're all anxious to see it in action, we've put together this 4 part video review of the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, the first S60 Touch device on the market.
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Press Release: Calling All Developers: Motorola Announces the MOTODEV Widget Developer Challenge

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:38:57 -0500

Open to all Web and Mobile Developers worldwide; Opportunity to win up to $200,000 in prizes and gain global exposure
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Press Release: Sprint Professional Developer Program Zips Off to Speedy Start as Members Create and Quickly Offer Innovative Products for Sprint Customers

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:27:03 -0500

With help from PDP, third-party developers offer applications that provide financial market data, streamline home care processes, offer golf tips and more to Sprint customers
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China Mobile and Samsung Omnia tapped for first IE 6 Windows Mobile upgrade

Michael Oryl — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:51:52 -0500

Microsoft has said that Samsung Omnia users on China Mobile's network will be the first to receive the company's latest browser upgrade for Windows Mobile 6.
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Samsung launches fun and safe S3030 Tobi for pre-teens

Michael Oryl — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:22:31 -0500

Today Samsung launched the new S3030 Tobi, a slider handset designed for the pre-teen market that has a focus on fun and safety.
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Hands-on with Pantech's C740 Matrix QWERTY phone for AT&T

Michael Oryl — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:27:45 -0500

We spent a little time with the new C740 Matrix QWERTY messaging phone from Pantech and AT&T. We've included plenty of live photos as well as a video of the Matrix in action in this mini-review.
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Alltel offering a free month of Navigation and XM Radio Mobile

Ricky Cadden — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:49:02 -0500

Alltel has just announced that it is offering free GPS navigation and XM Radio Mobile to customers for Christmas.
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Press Release: Vodafone UK announces Christmas line-up

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:34:19 -0500

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Samsung Gravity QWERTY cell phone now available

Michelle Ruhfass — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:52:40 -0500

Announced earlier this month, the full QWERTY keyboard equipped Samsung Gravity is now available from T-Mobile USA.
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Torch Mobile launches Webkit-based Iris browser for Windows Mobile

Ricky Cadden — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:18:14 -0500

Torch Mobile has launched the second beta of its Webkit-based Iris web browser for Windows Mobile-powered smartphones. The new beta promises over 100 bug fixes, as well as improvements to use less resources.
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Asus P565 smartphone packs an 800MHz CPU

Ricky Cadden — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:14:24 -0500

Asus has unveiled what could be the most powerful Windows Mobile-powered smartphone on the market, the P565. With its 800MHz CPU, the P565's Glide finger user interface should work quite smoothly.
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ARM and Adobe working together for future mobile devices

Ricky Cadden — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:06:31 -0500

ARM and Adobe have announced that the two will be working together to ensure that future mobile devices, including cell phones, are better optimized for internet services like Flash.
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Motorola H780 Bluetooth headset review

Ricky Cadden — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:07:55 -0500

Ricky tests out the H780, one of Motorola's latest CrystalTalk equipped Bluetooth headsets. CrystalTalk promises clear audio - read on to find out just how well it does.
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Motorola ZINE ZN5 5 megapixel cameraphone review

Michael Oryl — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:13:50 -0500

It was years in the making, but Motorola and Kodak's co-developed ZINE ZN5 cameraphone is finally available on T-Mobile. This 5MP AF wunderkind takes fantastic photos, for sure, but you'll have to read this review to see how well it works as a phone.
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Video: Helio's Samsung Mysto

MobileBurn Staff — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:51:48 -0500

In this video we take a quick tour of the Samsung Mysto that was launched exclusively for Helio. The 3G capable Mysto comes equipped with a side positioned end/power button and touch sensitive soft keys and also sports a 2.0 megapixel camera, a microSD memory card slot, and stereo Bluetooth.

Video: T-Mobile's Nokia 6263

MobileBurn Staff — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:32:17 -0500

In this video we take a quick tour of the Nokia 6263, a 3G handset fine tuned for T-Mobile USA's upcoming 3G network. The 6263 comes equipped with a 1.3 megapixel camera, a microSD memory card slot, stereo Bluetooth, and a large QVGA resolution main display.

Video: LG's CU515 for AT&T

MobileBurn Staff — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:28:07 -0500

Here's a quick video intro of AT&T's recently announced LG CU515 clamshell music phone. It supports AT&T's high-speed HSDPA 3G network services, including AT&T Cellular Video and XM radio.

Video: Samsung's A737 for AT&T

MobileBurn Staff — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 09:02:31 -0500

A quick video of AT&T's recently announced Samsung SGH-A737 slider. This thin, stylish device features one-touch access to your music collection, along with a 1.3 megapixel camera with video capture. It is available in black with blue, orange, red, or lime accents.

Video: HTC Touch Dual

MobileBurn Staff — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:47:18 -0500

The HTC Touch Dual is an update of the original Touch that adds a slide-out alphanumeric keypad, 3G HSDPA support, and a forward facing camera for video calls. But what HTC gives, they can also take away, including the original Touch's WiFi support and larger display. Check out the Touch Dual in this video preview.

Video: LG Venus for Verizon

MobileBurn Staff — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:43:00 -0500

Yesterday we received the new LG VX8800 Venus for Verizon Wireless, so we thought it might be nice to post a video of this unique dual-screen phone. The Venus sports two main screens, one touch sensitive, the other not. The touchscreen acts as a morphing navigation cluster that changes based on the current application. It is very slick.

Video: LG Voyager for Verizon

MobileBurn Staff — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:00:55 -0500

LG's VX10000 Voyager for Verizon Wireless attempts to please everybody by offering a large touchscreen based user interface while at the same time giving users the option of a full QWERTY keyboard and non-touch display when they want one. We took the Voyager out for a quick spin before we got to work on the full review, which is coming soon.

Video: T-Mobile's Sidekick LX

MobileBurn Staff — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:47:40 -0500

T-Mobile USA has added another Sidekick to its lineup, the Sidekick LX. The Sidekick LX features the same iconic swivel screen as previous Sidekicks, but the overall device is slimmer and comes with an upgraded 3.0" WQVGA (400x240 pixel) resolution screen with Sharp Aquos high-definition LCD technology. The T-Mobile Sidekick LX has several other enhancements, including an upgraded web browser with improved Java support, and mood lights, which are customizable for various alerts, such as a new text or picture message, IM, or email.

Video: Sony Ericsson's Z750

MobileBurn Staff — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:01:08 -0500

This is a quick video tour of the Sony Ericsson Z750 clamshell fashion phone. In this video we give you a look at the Z750's mirrored body, its hidden external display, and the integrated Google Maps application that takes advantage of the Z750's built-in GPS support.

Video: Sony Ericsson's Z310

MobileBurn Staff — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:28:00 -0400

Sony Ericsson's metallic finished clamshell phone, the new Z310, boasts a hidden icon display that glows when a message or alert is received. Along with its concealed display, the Z310 also offers light effects that can be color coded for each of your friends.

Video: LG's Rumor for Sprint

MobileBurn Staff — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 02:00:00 -0400

Sprint's new LG Rumor is a QWERTY keyboard equipped slider messaging device. It is not a smartphone, like many QWERTY devices, but is meant more for regular people that are interested in blasting out a lot of text messages or basic email without a lot of complexity. In this video tour we show off the Rumor's physical design and its messaging capabilities thanks to its keyboard.

Video: Verizon's Samsung Juke

MobileBurn Staff — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 17:47:00 -0400

In this video tour we demo Verizon's new Samsung Juke - also known as the SCH-U470. The Juke is a music centric device with a spring loaded swivel mechanism. It looks for all the world like a regular MP3 player, and even offers 2GB of internal storage for music and a spinnable d-pad controller for easy track selection.