Archive for May 6th, 2008
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We saw the Motorola Z10 hitting O2 UK's “Coming soon” pages back in September of last year. Back then we thought MOTO will have the device ready within a month, but as you know, we were so wrong. The Z10 was officially announced during this year's CTIA and is just starting to become available.
O2 scored the exclusive launch agreement for Motorola's video recording/editing slider smartphone. Other specs (aside from video capabilities) of the “banana smartphone” include such things as 3.2 megapixel camera, UIQ 3.2 running on top of Symbian OS, HSDPA support, Bluetooth, and of course the microSD memory slot. All users that buy the Z10, also get the Bourne Trilogy film collection on a 1GB microSD card to watch on their new mobile phone.
Finally, if you're not on O2, you should know the device will also hit other networks in the UK after the limited exclusive launch period.
[Via: MobileBurn]
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Hold on a moment, there's no single virus in existence for the iPhone and considering how tightly Apple intends to control the third party application deployments, it's kinda doubtful we'll see any serious security breaches hitting the iPhone any time soon. Yes, there will be some Safari problems but nothing major Apple can't fix with a quick firmware upgrade.
Apparently, that doesn't stop McAfee from developing its software — the so called iVirusScan — for the platform. And while we've no idea whether the security company actually works on such solution, the screenshots look quite legit. To be fair, though, it doesn't seem so hard to prepare them in Photoshop for any skilled user.
One thing that bothers me is that even if some iPhone malware starts appearing following the new firmware and third-party applications, I doubt Apple will admit it right from the bat. Rather, they'll release the new update ASAP and fix all known bugs and security holes. We'll see where this goes…
[Via: slashphone]
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 So, with the HTC Touch Diamond and Raphael set to complement the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 in the high-end smartphone market (not to mention the 3G iPhone's impending launch later this year), Palm's planning to throw their Palm Treo 800w into the mix. Palm's efforts to revive their fatigued product lineup started with the popular Palm Centro and will continue with the arrival of the Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional-powered Palm Treo 800w.
We're hearing that July 22 is the expected launch window for the Palm Treo 800w, and the official color on launch will be Charcoal Black.
Threaded SMS text messages are handled by Palm's own version of the SMS system, rather than Windows Mobile. In addition to the 320
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 Sprint's woes just aren't going to end any time soon. To take things to the next level of Sprint's own version of hell, a Sprint employee has filed suit against the company for investing money from the employee pension fund and into Sprint's falling stocks. By re-routing the money into a bombing stock portfolio, Sprint's employee pension fund took a massive enough hit to make a dent in the pension's holdings. Apparently, mismanagement of the fund isn't something that Sprint employees aren't going to take lying down.
Filed in a US District Court last week, the suit names 12 of Sprint's Board members as co-defendants. There is also the possibility that this suit will turn into a class-action-flavored lawsuit - which could mean that Sprint is going to have to pony up a larger pay-out if they lose this battle.
Poor Sprint. Among all the bad news that it's received that was out of Sprint's control, we really can't side with Sprint on this one. Shorting the employee pension fund with last-ditch effort to revive the stock isn't exactly good business.
[Via: WSJ]
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 The iPhone's slick multi-touch display is perfectly suited to the mobile Twitter addict's needs. Before the location-aware and natively installed, third-party Twitter application, Twinkle, booste iPhone Twittering to the next level, Hahlo took the cake as the ideal mobile Twitter web-app for the iPhone.
And, with the public release of the new Hahlo 3 mobile Twitter UI, Hahlo is poised to re-take the stage as the most feature-rich and intuitive Twittering platform for the iPhone. The new Hahlo 3 sports a completely revamped UI and the capability to search through Tweets, thanks to integration with Summize's service. The new Hahlo 3 interface brings the power of the full Twitter interface to the iPhone - see who's following you, who you're following, you're favorites, updates, change settings (like in-line message viewing and avatar size), and even allows you to begin following new followers.
 Take a look at the screenshots of my dismally lacking Twitter account. Not only does the Hahlo 3 UI look good, it's chock full of features!
Access the new Hahlo 3 interface by pointing your iPhone's Safari browser to http://hahlo.com/.
A lot of the new features in Hahlo 3 won't make sense if you're not familiar with Twitter. May I recommend you sign up and start getting your Tweet on?
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It just doesn't seem to be getting easier for our favorite No. 3 US wireless provider. Following on their WiMAX-based XOHM network's launch delay and amid rumors that T-Mobile USA parent Deutsch Telekom is looking to buy up the flagging wireless carrier, Sprint has been hit hard with a debt downgrade. Timed coincidentally with the immediate installation of a new CFO, Sprint has seen its credit standing slide from a “BBB-” to a junk-worthy “BB” rating from the Standards & Poor.
Apparently, the S&P sees “Sprint Nextel's business risk profile is no longer supportive of an investment-grade rating given its deteriorating operating performance and lack of visibility in the wireless business.”
The lowered credit rating is a sign of tough times for the newly appointed CFO. Robert H. Brust will be serving as Sprint's new financial head-honcho, and it looks like Brust has a lot of work ahead of him. Hopefully, Sprint won't need to secure additional cash in order to launch its XOHM service. Because, it they do, the new credit rating is going to make it hard to convince people to give Sprint more money.
[Via: RCR News]
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 With more mobile subscribers than there are people living in the US, China's mobile market is a force to be reckoned with. So, it makes sense that Apple is still pursuing the Chinese market for their heralded iPhone.
The newest revelation gleaned from the iPhone 2.0 OS points toward some handwriting recognition support for its Chinese-speaking users. Both traditional and simplified Chinese input are supported with the new Chinese-language support. Selecting the Chinese language setting on the iPhone offers the user the option to use handwriting recognition input.
The handwriting recognition support seems to be implemented with an incredibly intuitive interface that Apple is so  experienced in creating. As the user starts to input Chinese character components (slashes and lines), probable matching-character recommendations appear to the right of the text-input box. With the capability to enter Chinese characters in both portrait and landscape orientation, the UI is incredibly flexible.
For all you Chinese-speaking iPhone hopefuls looking to ditch the English interface on the iPhone, there is likely a Chinese-language light at the end of the tunnel. We'll have to wait and see if this new handwriting recognition hits the official release of the iPhone OS 2.0, but it looks like we'll be seeing the new feature in a couple months.
Hit up wretch.cc for the rest of the screenshots of the Chinese-language UI in action.
[ Via: MacRumors]
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We all do it. Well, at least two-thirds of us most likely do it.
I'm speaking about using your mobile phone while behind the wheel of a 1+ ton death-machine. Driving while using a cellphone is a practice that's become all too common these days, and has led to increased accident (both minor and major) rates - especially on the vehicle-congested roads of California. So much so, that a relatively new California law will require that all drivers use hands-free cellphone solutions when they get behind the wheel - with teenagers (the most perilous driver-demographic and most prolific cellphone users) banned from using their mobile phones altogether - in a couple months. Come July 1, the Governator has seen to it that anyone seen with a cellphone held up to their ear while driving can be cited.
So, with all those soccer mothers piloting their grotesquely super-sized SUVs with a cellphone seemingly pasted to their faces, Plantronics has launched a new web-portal to help educate the masses on the benefits of hands-free solutions for their mobile phones. Dubbed, “PLT City,” the internet portal guides visitors through a “SIM City-esque” interface to educate the user on the new California law. The site features a real-time countdown to the July 1st law-enactment date, information and background on the new law, and recommendations for different hands-free headsets for different environments and needs.
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We all do it. Well, at least two-thirds of us most likely do it.
I'm speaking about using your mobile phone while behind the wheel of a 1+ ton death-machine. Driving while using a cellphone is a practice that's become all too common these days, and has led to increased accident (both minor and major) rates - especially on the vehicle-congested roads of California. So much so, that a relatively new California law will require that all drivers use hands-free cellphone solutions when they get behind the wheel - with teenagers (the most dangerous driver-demographic and most prolific cellphone users) banned from using their mobile phones altogether - in a couple months. Come July 1, the Governator has seen to it that anyone seen with a cellphone held up to their ear while driving can be cited.
So, with all those soccer moms piloting their grotesquely super-sized SUVs with a cellphone seemingly pasted to their faces, Plantronics has launched a new web-portal to help educate the masses on the benefits of hands-free solutions for their mobile phones. Dubbed, “PLT City,” the internet portal guides visitors through a “SIM City-esque” interface to educate the user on the new California law. The site features a real-time countdown to the July 1st law-enactment date, information and background on the new law, and suggestions for different hands-free headsets for different environments and needs.
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 Last week we saw T-Mobile getting ready for a primetime launch of its long-awaited 3G network on its 1700Mhz AWS spectrum. There were reports that the 3G launch covered voice-only, leaving data-hungry T-Mobile subscribers left wanting for high-speed UMTS/HSDPA data speeds with T-Mobile's initial 3G launch in New York. Then we got reports from the field that seemingly confirmed that T-Mobile was rolling out its 3G data services alongside its voice services.
Now, to help clear the air of any uncertainty, T-Mobile has finally issued an official press release that puts the kibosh on worries that T-Mobile's new 3G network won't be bringing UMTS/HSDPA data to the table. New York will be the first market to be blessed by T-Mobile with higher data speeds that’ll give T-Mobile customer with compatible 3G phones “faster data speeds when accessing the Web, or downloading content from the T-Mobile t-zones content portal.” The 3G network apparently starts off in UMTS form, with the higher-speed HSDPA upgrade planned for later this year.
Like we stated before, T-Mobile's 3G network will be available in New York initially with other US markets coming on the internet by year's end.
Full press release on the link.
NEW YORK and BELLEVUE, Wash. Might 5, 2008: T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced that the company has taken the first commercial step in the rollout of its third-generation (3G) wireless network by launching its UMTS/HSDPA network in New York City. T-Mobile plans to continue the rollout of its 3G network across major metropolitan markets through the year. By year’s end, T-Mobile anticipates its high-speed data network will be available in those cities where a majority of its subscribers currently use data services.
The launch of our 3G network comes at a time when 3G phones and services are more affordable, capable and appealing to our consumer marketplace than ever before,stated Cole Brodman, chief development officer, T-Mobile USA. “We benefit not only from the economic scale of 3G, but also from the extensive commercial experience of 3G in our European markets. This day, T-Mobile USA customers already have among the highest adoption of data and messaging services in the industry. Through our 3G network, we look forward to delivering a rich portfolio of new and meaningful services to enrich our customers’ lives.”
T-Mobile’s 3G network supports voice and data services consistent with available service and handset offerings. The company this day offers multiple phones that are able to operate on the UMTS network. The phones are designed to automatically connect to the best available network (3G or GSM/GPRS/EDGE) to provide the great call quality and rich communication services customers anticipate from T-Mobile.
Customers using a 3G-capable handset from T-Mobile will also experience faster data speeds when accessing the Web, or downloading content from the T-Mobile t-zones content portal, for example.
In the coming months, T-Mobile plans to offer its first HSDPA device, along with new and compelling data-centric, all-in-one devices that help make the most of T-Mobile’s high-speed data network.
The launch of the 3G network also enables T-Mobile to accommodate and serve more customers more efficiently through the use of its AWS spectrum, effectively doubling T-Mobile USA’s spectrum position, and laying the foundation for the company’s future growth. T-Mobile and the U.S. government, namely the Department of Defense and the Department of Justice, continue to work closely and effectively together to make available AWS spectrum that’ll give consumers access to the 3G network.
As the 3G service rolls out in targeted major markets, T-Mobile will continue to build upon its T-Mobile® otSpot Wi-Fi network, its wireless high-speed Internet offering that launched in 2003, and its nationwide voice and data network, to empower customers to effortlessly stay connected using the ideal available network.
T-Mobile International is following a common technology path across all of its markets in Europe and the United States, from GSM/GPRS/EDGE to UMTS/HSDPA. T-Mobile USA greatly benefits from T-Mobile International’s 3G experiences in Europe, where adoption of non-messaging mobile data is growing dynamically; and with more than 120 million customers worldwide, T-Mobile International is able to generate significant global procurement synergies.
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