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Archive for the ‘Cellphones’ Category

July 8th, 2008

That Nokia N78 Looks Damn Interesting

As we’ve learned more about the Nokia N78, we’ve dreamt even more about it. Think of this phone as an improved N82, with the same:

quadband GSM- and HSDPA-capability
built-in camera with flash
standard 3.5mm audio jack
WiFi and Bluetooth
TV-out, and FM radio

The N78 is also the first phone we’ve heard about that can actually transmit FM signals, meaning […]

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July 6th, 2008

iTunes Store May Not be Profitable Enough—Location, Location, Location

Forbes reports that some developers, or at least the company Networks in Motion, are “wary” of developing applications for the iPhone.
The three reasons cited were:

The apparent ability to pay for an app on the iTunes store only once, and use it on more than one iPhone
The current inability for developers to charge a regular fee […]

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July 2nd, 2008

AT&T Announces iPhone Plan Pricing and Unlocked Units

AT&T finally came out with their planned iPhone 3G plan prices, exposing Steve Job’s $199 for the 8GB model and $299 for the 16GB variant prices as borderline duplicituous.
Tags: Activating the iPhone 3G, buying the iPhone 3G, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3G activation, iPhone 3G plans, iPhone 3G pricesShare This

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June 30th, 2008

Gadget Retailers Love the New California Hands-free Driving Laws

New laws governing mobile use while driving in California go into effect tomorrow. It’s been a windfall of sorts for local retailers:
While they won’t quote their sales figures directly, retailers such as RadioShack, Plantronics, and Headsets.com say they’ve seen a jump in sales of Bluetooth and other hands-free devices in the past month. The law […]

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June 29th, 2008

Negotiations to Bring iPhone to China Reveal Apple’s New Stance on Revenue

The drama to bring the iPhone to China is quite revealing. Reuters reports that “Apple is no longer insisting on a revenue-sharing policy”. But according to a spokesperson for China Mobile, “there are practical issues still to be resolved”.
In any case, bringing the iPhone to China would be a good move to Apple. There are […]

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June 28th, 2008

Going Open Source Works to Nokia’s Advantage

Internetnews.com reports on Nokia’s bid to buy out all of Symbian (spending $410 Million in the process) and offer “a new, royalty-free mobile software platform.”

This obviously works to Nokia’s advantage. As the top dog in the smartphone world, Nokia would like to make it harder for new players to profitably compete in the market. At […]

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June 27th, 2008

How to: Avoid Costly Fines From Gadget Use

With new wireless telephone laws taking effect in California this Tuesday, it literally pays to know what they are. The fine for using a “handheld wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle” is $20 for the first offense, and “$50 for subsequent convictions”. But this electronic pamphlet distributed by the California Highway Patrol promises “triple” […]

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June 26th, 2008

Nokia Naming Explained

I’ve shared some info on the naming convention used by Sony Ericsson. Again, I turn to Wikipedia, which has a very detailed article on how Nokia names its phones.
For those who’ve been under a rock for the past 10 years, the top cell phone manufacturer in the world usually uses four digits to designate its […]

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June 25th, 2008

Details of the Sony Ericsson C905 Straight From the Interwebs

Sony Ericsson may not be the darling of online discussions (at least compared to that certain phone from Apple), but that may change thanks to anticipation over the Sony Ericsson C905.
The word on the street is that this cellphone will feature:

High-speed mobile broadband via HSDPA
A colorful 2.4″ QVGA screen
An 8 megapixel camera with flash that […]

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June 24th, 2008

Sony Ericsson Naming Explained

Thanks to whoever added some detailed Sony Ericsson naming info on Wikipedia. Just as the last two letter of BMW models indicate the vehicle’s displacement, there’s a story behind each Sony Ericsson name. Continue to read a snippet of the article, edited for readability.
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