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Oct 14, 2008 - 3:11 PM
With the Canadian cellular landscape quickly changing from only three major carriers to several coming upstarts with the recent spectrum auction, major CDMA carriers Telus and Bell Canada have announced that they are planning to co-develop a UMTS/HSPA 3G network as they pave the way for an eventual move to LTE for 4G. Rogers Wireless, the third major Canadian wireless provider, is already constructing its own UMTS/HSPA network with LTE on the horizon for that company as well.
The new network from Telus and Bell, expected to be launched in 2010, will effectively eliminate CDMA support in Canada though neither company has announced how long support for that support will be maintained following the new network launch.
Hardware providers Huawei and Nokia Siemens Networks are providing all networking equipment for the Telus/Bell endeavor.
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Oct 10, 2008 - 3:37 PM
European wireless provider Orange has announced that it is immediately droping the RIM Blackberry Bold 9000 from its device lineup and retail store shelves following an apparent inability by RIM to provide a firmware update that addresses and resolves the many problems with the device. While neither Orange nor RIM have detailed the problems they are serious enough to prompt the second major action by a carrier this year; American provider AT&T scrapped plans earlier in 2008 to carry the Bold 9000 following long delays caused by lack of quality 3G performance.
The RIM Blackberry Bold 9000 is one of the latest smartphones to enter the market. It sports a large high-resolution display and is powered by the latest version of the Blackberry operating system. RIM has yet to release official word on a possible resolution via updated firmware.
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Oct 09, 2008 - 3:12 PM
Motorola released details and photos today of their upcoming VC6096 portable computer system. This oversized mobile device runs a customized version of Windows Mobile Professional 6.1 with a large QERTY keyboard and full touchscreen. The system is aimed specifically at drivers, designed to be mounted in taxi cabs and hauling vehicles for logistics tracking and features a GPS-receiver for easy routing.
Wireless features on the VC6096 are rounded out with 3G-capable HSDPA, WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0 for hands-free chatter. The large device is powered by an Xscale 624MHz processor, making for excellent response times and easy multi-tasking. 256 MB of internal memory and an SD slot allow for lots of storage.
While no exact pricing or availability details were released Motorola did say that they hope to release the VC6096 in Q4 2008.
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Oct 08, 2008 - 4:42 PM
After a period of several months with little word as to the progress of the upcoming Firefox Mobile web browser, an interview with the CEO of the Mozilla Foundation, John Lilly, has revealed that the company hopes to have an alpha test version of the software available to internal developers within only weeks.
With the mobile browser market only burgeoning now, offerings are few and far between, dominated by Internet Explorer Mobile (released as an included application with the Windows Mobile operating system) and Opera/OperaMini, a popular mobile version of the browser for the PC.
End-users shouldn't expect to see Firefox Mobile within the year but things are definitely on the go at Mozilla and a potential public beta could be just over the horizon.
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Oct 06, 2008 - 2:10 AM
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer confirmed in an interview yesterday that the industry speculation over a coming Windows Mobile 6 port of the company's Zune music software is on target. The Zune is Microsoft's foray into the terrority of the Apple iPod and its iTunes software; while it never came near to reaching the popularity of Apple's offering, users of mobile devices running WM6 will be happy to receive the robust software.
Microsoft's PlaysForSure DRM protection allows songs downloaded from the Zune marketplace to be played only on that device and this port will shift all playback rights to Windows Mobile as well, allowing users to transfer their music back and forth.
A date for the release of the port was not mentioned; we'll keep you posted as more details become available.
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Oct 02, 2008 - 5:54 PM
The American FCC has passed through an HTC device with the code name Rose 100, indicating that it may be available soon in the United States. While specifications listed in the paperwork are not nearly complete the phone will be compatible on at least the dual-band GSM frequency (850/1900MHz) and WiFi and Bluetooth will also be on-board.
Industry analysts are speculating that the Rose 110 could be the confirmed S740 from HTC, a device they announced this past August. While there is not currently a means of confirming or denying this information, the S740 sports additional features that include a 3.2 megapixel camera, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and a large 2.4” QVGA LCD display. A candybar-style smartphone, the S740 will be shipping with Windows Mobile 6.1 at an unknown date in the near future.
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Sep 30, 2008 - 3:37 AM
Photographs of and information about Sony Ericsson's latest foray into sustainability have recently surfaced online under the name “GreenHeart.” Crafted entirely from eco-friendly materials such as recycled plastic, the concept prototype also includes a so-called “zero charger”, using only about 3.5 mW of standby electricity, much less then current cell phone charger standards.
While it is unlikely that this particular handset will ever see the market you can be sure that Sony Ericsson will be implementing many of the technologies in future hardware. More information should follow as the company makes an official announcement and we'll update you when they do.
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Sep 27, 2008 - 2:35 AM
After fighting the possibility of unlocked devices through heightened hardware security and a crackdown on unlocking attempts, Apple has officially announced that it will be releasing an unlocked version of its iPhone 3G to the Hong Kong market for use with any provider. Also, unlike the Chinese version of the unlocked device, the iPhone release in Hong Kong will still offer full 3G capability and WiFi.
Pricing for the unlocked phone is steep at $5500 HK (approx. $700 USD) for the 8 GB version and $6200 HK (approx. $800 USD) for the 16 GB version. Potential buyers should note that the online market selling the unlocked iPhone states that you must insert your carrier's SIM before activating the handset via iTunes, sparking concerns that this will potentially lock the phone to that provider.
On a related note, Apple has released iPhone firmware version 2.2 beta 1 solely to developers through its software development kit program – no official word yet on the changes in this latest release.
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Sep 25, 2008 - 5:15 AM
T-Mobile, HTC and Google joined forces today at a press conference announcing the upcoming release of the T-Mobile G1, the first smartphone to sport the Android operating system from Google. Known previously as the HTC Dream, the G1 is a 3G smartphone with a few twists including a large 3.17” touch-sensitive display with 65K HVGA at 480x320 resolution. The handset also features a slideout QWERTY keyboard in the style of the T-Mobile Sidekick. A trackball and dedicated application keys are also on the keyboard.
Standard applications for email, web surfing and the like are all on-board with tight integration of Google applications for mobile devices, most notably Google Maps. With the upcoming launch of the Android Marketplace, G1 owners can expect much more in the way of both paid and free apps.
The G1's wireless features include quad-band GSM/EDGE with 3G support on both the 1700MHz and 2100MHz UMTS bands. WiFi and Bluetooth are also available.
The T-Mobile G1 will be made available to consumers on October 22, 2008 and current T-Mobile customers can pre-order the handset at any time. The expected retail price for the G1 will be $179 USD with certain package requirements being met.
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Sep 22, 2008 - 6:47 PM
While not yet officially confirmed, news agency Reuters is currently reporting that Viviane Reding, head of the European Union Telecoms, is announcing that citizens across the EU will not pay a maximum of 11 Euro cents per when sending an SMS while roaming. Costs are currently much higher – for example, a German resident traveling in Spain would currently pay 41 Euro cents per SMS.
It was only one year ago that the EU finally approved and put into effect a cap on the cost of voice calls for citizens roaming within the EU itself.
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Sep 19, 2008 - 8:17 PM
Dr. Ari Jaaksi, a researcher with Nokia, announced this morning at the OSiM conference details on the upcoming Maemo 5. Maemo is the Linux-based operating system currently featured on Nokia's line of Internet Tablets and the next version will offer full 3G connectivity along with an upgraded OMAP3 processor from Texas Instruments and support for higher-resolution cameras.
No further details were released on the operating system itself or the upcoming devices that will feature it.
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Sep 17, 2008 - 4:35 PM
The first Google cellphone — which will go head to head with Apple's iPhone and Research In Motion's BlackBerry line — will be unveiled on Sept. 23 by T-Mobile in the United States.
Details of the phone, which uses Google's open-source Android software, will be announced at a press conference in New York City held by T-Mobile, the nation's fourth-biggest cellphone provider. The device itself, manufactured by Taiwan's HTC, is not expected to be available in the United States until October. None of Canada's or Europes' existing wireless providers have announced plans to make the Google phone available to customers as of yet.
Top executives from Google, T-Mobile and HTC are expected to announce the availability and prices of the phone at the press conference.
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Sep 15, 2008 - 6:42 PM
After being mistakenly publicized on its official company web site, handset manufacturer HTC has officially launched for sale the Touch HD. Looking like it has been designed from the ground-up with Apple's iPhone in mind, the HTC Touch HD sports a large 3.8” 800x480 pixel display with full touchscreen capabilities along with haptic feedback. A sleek design and lack of hardware keys give it an iPhone look but things are much different under the hood.
Powered by Windows Mobile Professional 6.1, the HD Touch features a 528MHz processor and 288MB of dedicated application RAM, making program utilization an easy task on many levels. 500MB of internal system memory is offset with a high-capacity microSD card slot for up to 8GB of added storage space. A five megapixel camera is on-board along with full music and video playback capabilities so the extra storage space won't likely be wasted.
Connectivity options include quad-band GSM/EDGE along with UMTS/HSDPA (900/2100MHz) and HSDPA 3G. Standard WiFi and Bluetooth also come included as does a standard 3.5mm audio jack for multimedia fans.
The HTC Touch HD was originally expected to hit stores in Europe in Q4 2008 with availability in the rest of the world to be announced at a later day. Whether or not this early site listing will affect official release dates has yet to be seen.
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Sep 12, 2008 - 6:31 PM
Apple has released version 2.1 of the firmware for both the iPhone and the iPhone 3G and the download is now available via iTunes. While the bulk of the updates included are bug fixes and other behind-the-scenes changes, a press release from Apple has indicated that “most” iPhone users will notice an improvement in battery life and the the 3G signal will be more accurately displayed on all models. Speedier backup times and genius playlists round out the notable improvements.
Apple iPhone and iPhone 3G owners can update their firmware to version 2.1 at any time by connecting via iTunes.
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Sep 11, 2008 - 9:50 PM
Google has entered the realm of RIM with yesterday's release of the Google Mobile App for Blackberry, the first application for Blackbery from the company. Offering instant access to Google Search with built-in keyword suggestions and an icon strip providing one-touch access to other Google mobile apps, Blackberry users are likely to install this in droves.
Google has confirmed that it has more in store for the Blackberry but offered no details. Blackberry owners can download the Google Mobile App directly via their handset's browser at http://m.google.com.
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Sep 09, 2008 - 7:46 PM
Sony Ericsson showed off the upcoming G705 at a press conference in London, England today and the company used strong words in praising their newest device. Claiming that the G705 is the “perfect digital assistant”, Sony Ericsson detailed a slew of features as they released both availability and technical specifications.
Google leads the way in providing services as the standby screen offers Google Search, the built-in A-GPS module utilizes Google Maps and an instant YouTube video uploader is featured within the standard camera software. That camera is 3.2 megapixels and it displays on the devices 2.4” QVGA screen. A music player with support for Sony's Mega Bass technology, an FM radio and a full suite of 3D Java games round out the multimedia features.
Wireless compatibility includes quad-band GSM/EDGE (2100MHz) with UMTS/HSDPA and Bluetooth 2.0 along with WiFi; a tri-band HSUPA (85-/1900/2100MHz) version will be provided in the Americas. No pricing details were released but Sony Ericsson expects the original version to ship in early Q4 2008 with the American model shipping in Q1 2009.
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Sep 08, 2008 - 6:30 PM
While ASUS has become well-known over the years for its economically priced notebook computers, they have made a strong move into the mobile market and have launched their new P552w smartphone to great fanfare. Powered by Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, the P552w sports ASUS's patented Glide user interface wrapped in a package that looks and feels quite a lot like the original HTV TouchFLO.
The P552w packs a strong punch in the way of power wit ha 624MHz processor along with 256MB of internal memory and 128MB of RAM. Multimedia options are fairly limited with the standout feature being a two megapixel camera and a microSD slot for added storage.
Wireless features range from tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900MHz) to UMTS (2100MHz) along with HSDPA, WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR and full GPS capabilities.
ASUS has yet to release pricing and availability details for the P552w.
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Sep 05, 2008 - 1:11 AM
Motorola has revealed the details of the latest in its line of clamshells at a press conference in the United Kingdom this morning – the MOTOJEWEL. Targeted specifically at trend-setting women, the MOTOJEWEL sports a sleek design and comes pre-packaged with a matching handbag, making it a sure hit as a gift.
While none of the technical specifications will set a record, the phone does boast a two megapixel camera along with music playing software that features one-touch synchronization with Windows Media Player. A2DP support is also on-board for wireless headsets.
The MOTOJEWEL will be quite exclusive, retailing only in franchises of the UK's Carephone Warehouse and only for a limited time.
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Sep 03, 2008 - 6:10 PM
Sony Ericsson made an announcement this morning that it has released a software developers kit tailored specifically for the panels interface on the Xperia X1, SE's upcoming Windows Mobile-based smartphone. The SDK is 100% free and is meant to encourage intuitive ideas for panel applets with the hope that extended apps will give the X1 a boost in popularity and sales when it is released. The Xperia X1 sports a 3” WVGA (800x480) touchscreen, ideal for developers with big ideas in mind.
While industry analysts have been speculating lately that the Xperia X1's release would be pushed back to early 2009, Sony Ericsson have assured consumers and investors that it is still in line for a release by the end of 2008.
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Sep 02, 2008 - 8:58 PM
With the current popularity of Apple's App Store and the looming launch of Google's Android Market, Microsoft appears to be getting in on the action as some sites are reporting that the company has advertised a job opening in Seattle to work with a team creating what is apparently named “SkyMarket.”
The upcoming marketplace will be sure to be a staple in the upcoming but yet-to-be announced Microsoft Mobile 7. The current unknown status of the upcoming operating system hasn't stopped industry analysts from speculating and the current consensus on the release date appears to be Q1 2009.
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