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HealthPia's GlucoPhone gets FDA approval 2007-08-11 16:51:00 While the idea of a diabetes phone is far from new, a company dubbed HealthPia is well on its way to actually delivering such a product. Reportedly, the firm has 'obtained FDA approval for its patent-pending technology that integrates a blood glucose meter with a standard-issue cellphone.' Interestingly, it not only allows you to send results over the air, but specially equipped mobiles will actually be fitted with a GlucoPack that enables you to test yourself as you would with any other (more traditional) meter. During last week's AADE conference, the company supposedly announced that Verizon's LG5200 would be the first to sport such technology, and for those who think this could make their lives a whole lot easier, grab your specs and hit the read link for more.(Via Engadget.)
Samsung U740 Marches On To Canadian Turf 2007-08-11 16:44:00 When I first read about the Samsung
U740, it seemed like a fantasy phone that really dressed to kill. It’s not until I got the feel of how it actually feels to own a double folding cellphone. EVDO high-speed data speeds make this one a favorite for those with the need for speed. There’s also an incredibly impressive media player and a microSC card slot so that you can happily store all the songs you need to keep you humming all day. The 1.3 megapixel camera is strictly okay. Other features bundled up in this include Bluetooth, internet browser, two color displays (wow!) and of course, a Double-Flip design."(Via Gizmodude.com.) Read more:Canadian
HTC Touch CHT9110 Phone 2007-08-10 20:06:00 With the need of a device that combines performance with fashion, Chinese Telecommunication and Microsoft joined forces with Dopod to design the CHT 9110 PDA handset. The CHT 9110 will utilize the Windows Mobile 6.0 mobile operating system and will also support Chinese Telecommunication's 3G the mPro service. In addition, a fashionable Media Player is also included, with the option of course, to download more interesting applications to enable users to customize this device according to their pleasure.The phone's additional features include HSDPA 3.5G, GSM, GPRS, EDGE and WiFi. With the use of Microsoft's Windows Mobile 6.0, the phone can also send and receive emails - perfect for those people always on the go. The 9110 also features an enormous 2.8 inches 65,536 colors TFT with touch screen capabilities. And with its wide screen, it is perfect for multimedia video and music functions. The phone weighs approximately 150mg. CHT 9110 Specifications:-Straight vertical modeling-Su
HTC P6550 Sedna Enterprise PDA/Phone 2007-08-10 19:53:00 The information about HTC P6550 Sedna PDA phone already got onto the Web via one leaked roadmap. As we checked through our own presentation roadmap, the same one where the info about HTC Omni and HTC Nike came from, we found HTC Sedna P6550 there too:And we can confirm that HTC Sedna is a one powerful PDA.(Via Unwired View.)
Bluebird Pidion BM-500 DMB Phone Released in Korea 2007-08-10 19:52:00 Another day marks the release of yet another DMB phone in South Korea
, and today is the Pidion BM-500 communicator. Released by Bluebird, specs include a 2.8″ QVGA display, 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth connectivity, Infrared, 512 MB ROM with miniSD card slot, Wi-Fi and $-DMB for digital broadcasting/ TV. It has a candybar design with numeric keypads shifted by a navigation button and a TV antena. It is powered by Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC Phone Edition.(Via Cell Phone News + Reviews.)
Nokia N95 to be 3G Capable in the U.S. by September 2007-08-10 19:51:00 Gigaom is reporting a recent development in Nokia
’s Nseries flagship phone. The N95 has been plugging along in 2.5G hell since its release in the U.S. Now, it appears Nokia has found a way to support the N95’s 3G capabilities at least. Not much more information is available but the announcement is supposed to be next month. Now, there are rumors that T-Mobile could be the carier that can solve the N95’s 3G problems, partly with the 2100Mhz UMTS spectrum that the N95 needs with T-Mobile’s sights, or so we thought. We’ll keep you posted if we’ve got some more infos.(Via Cell Phones etc..) Read more:Capable
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Lenovo serves up ThinkPad-inspired phone for China 2007-08-10 19:49:00 We hear nary a peep out of Lenovo
's handset division in these parts -- but in China
, they do a fairly brisk business, offering the full range from commodity candybars all the way up through Windows Mobile-based powerhouses. You'd think, then, that if the company chose to grace a phone
with its treasured ThinkPad branding, it would be one of those higher end pieces, yeah? Apparently not. This here P768 is the first Lenovo we've seen to evoke the storied laptop marque, lacking any sort of smartphone operating system (as far as we can tell) but offering up a metallic shell, 2 megapixel cam, 64MB of storage with microSD expansion, and an FM radio with a thumbstick that looks vaguely like a real ThinkPad's track stick. Grab it in Lenovo's domestic market for 999 yuan, or about $132 -- a far cry from even the cheapest Lenovo lappie, we reckon.(Via Engadget CELLS.)
Ford's Sync phone / DAP integration gets priced at $395 2007-08-10 19:48:00 Looks like Ford's pricing the Sync extensible automotive media platform right in line with most other DAP / Bluetooth integration
solutions: Dearborn announced today that the system will be a $395 option on new Focus, Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles starting this fall. Ford also said that Sync will be coming to nine other vehicles by 2008, but honestly, we're not going to be satisfied on the carputer tip until we get Turbo Boost and a sweeping red scanner light.(Via Engadget CELLS.) Read more:phone
Huawei C7188 CDMA phone 2007-08-10 19:45:00 This is the Huawei C7188 CDMA phone
for China. It is specifically CDMA 1X phone. It is a full touchscreen phone with no keypad. It measures 100x50.5x17 mm and weighs 110 grams. It features a 2.2 inch QVGA 260K color touchscreen, miniSD support, 3.5 mm jack and 1.3 mega pixel camera.(Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog.)
Sony Ericsson W880 to be officially available in gold 2007-08-10 19:44:00 According to scotsboyuk from se-nse the SonyEricsson
W880 will be officially available
in gold exclusively for the Vodafone network. The phone will have a gold front with a brownish/orange back. It will be announced on August 14th along with victoria and a few other phones. Just to note that the W880 has been available for quite a while in gold but unofficially and is custom made. Anyways, here is exactly what he posted.'A new gold coloured version of the W880i should be announced on 14th August alongside Victoria. The front of the handset will be gold in colour whilst the back will be a brownish orange colour. The handset is a Vodafone exclusive.(Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog.) Read more:Sony Ericsson
Fujitsu RakuRaku Phone IV 2007-08-10 19:42:00 Check out this brand new RakuRaku Phone IV from Fujitsu
. 'Raku' means 'easy' in Japanese, so the handset is designed for those looking for an easy-to-use cell phone. It measures 17... [Continue reading Fujitsu RakuRaku Phone IV](Via CELLAZ.)
Plantronics Voyager 520 2007-08-10 19:40:00 Plantronics, purveyors of high-tech, rugged and reliable headsets to government agencies, air traffic control, law enforcement bodies, corporations and individual consumers across the planet, recently announced their newest business-class Bluetooth headset, the Voyager
520. Replacing the popular Voyager 510 headset, the 520 has an entirely new design, superior noise cancellation technology, excellent sound quality, 8 hours talk time and 180 hours standby, all in a lighter, smaller, more comfortable package. Does this sound too good to be true? Read our review to find out if the Voyager 520 goes the distance or if its features fall short. (Via Digital Trends - Cell Phones, PDAs, GPS.)
Sprint, Verizon both announce Motorola RAZR 2 V9m 2007-08-10 19:39:00 Neither carrier has launched it just yet, but yes -- the RAZR 2 V9m has now officially found a home on both Sprint
and Verizon
, with both promising availability in the next few weeks. To split hairs, Sprint will be beating its sworn enemy by a few days, launching its variant on August 22, while Verizon's just promising 'September' at this point. Unless AT&T manages to pull a rabbit out of its hat, it looks like the two will be the first in the US to launch what Motorola
hopes will be the centerpiece of a turnaround for its flagging handset business. Thanks to EV-DO, attractive styling (yes, we realize we'll be really tired of it in a couple years, but it's still hot for now), and a gargantuan external display with touch controls, the phone is being positioned on the higher end of both carriers' dumbphone offerings -- and the price reflects it. Look for it for $300 with a $50 rebate on Verizon, $250 on Sprint, both on a two-year agreement.[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]Updat
ZIKOM Z510 Bling Bling Phone 2007-08-08 20:40:00 It doesn't take a genius to point out that the Zikom Z510 cellphone has taken its design cues from Motorola's line of handsets. Unfortunately, the specifications are nothing to shout about either, as this clamshell handset comes with a mere 1.3 megapixel camera, a microSD memory card slot with support of up to 1GB cards only, audio and video playback, and a small OLED display in front.Looking at the Zikom Z510, you get the impression that it’s not that great. Personally, I think the same way too. I think the Zikom designers don’t get paid very well and they have done a poor job of designing the new phone. There’s hardly any difference between the Zikom and Motorola phones.The phone features the following:* 1.3 Megapixel camera* GSM* plays mp3s* AVI videos.(Via MobileWhack.) Read more:Bling
LG LX160 Mobile Phone 2007-08-08 20:05:00 Sprint is the first to release details on the new LG LX160. The sleek and slim LX160 by LG, exclusively from Sprint, combines a fashionable, refined look with features designed for convenience. The LX160 will replace the LX150 in Sprint's lineup, and as the model number indicates, is a minor revision on the existing LX150. The LX160 will provide the latest Bluetooth technology, via Sprint, including the ability to talk hands-free. This attractive device offers a one-touch speakerphone, voice-activated dialing and a dedicated text messaging key so it is always quick and easy to stay in touch. Best of all, the attractive LX160 by LG offers these essential features at an affordable price.The phone also sports a refined design, and longer battery life. The phone will receive software improvements to better support newer technologies such as Sprint Navigation and Sprint Mobile
Email.(Via MobileWhack.)
SMS M500 Shipping August 31 2007-08-08 19:56:00 We’ve been waiting for SMS
’s mobile phonewatch since it was announced many months back. The SMS M500 plays MP4 and MP3, has a 1.5-inch screen (which is no smaller than many portable video players) and operates on GSM networks (quadband with GPRS). SMS has been finalizing the specs of the M500, which is the main reason why it’s only launching this month. The finalized M500 will have a metal bracelet pop3 email support and instant messaging.The M500 will be available to the world beginning September 10. SMS says they are producing 250,000 units a month. At $820 a piece, they have a gold mine.(Via Cell Phones etc..) Read more:Shipping
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Haptic Phone Design Has Physical Buttons Occasionally 2007-08-08 19:48:00 The iPhone may have a dynamic UI that changes to suit whatever program's currently running, but it doesn't physically change. This All in One haptics phone designed by Lukas Koh does (on paper), and creates raised buttons depending on what mode you're currently in. Example: phone mode has the dial pad, and text entry mode presumably has a keyboard. Looks great, but impossible to make. [Yanko Design](Via Gizmodo: Cellphones.) Read more:Buttons
HTC Polaris, Packed with Features! 2007-08-08 19:48:00 Doe’s HTC ever sleep? Check out the would be Artemis Killer, the HTC Polaris! Packed
with'3.5″ VGA goodness and a list a mile long of awesome specs!'Breaking my heart though is no QWERTY keyboard. That’s a gotta have. But check these specs out:Windows Mobile 6 Professional 3.5″ VGA screen 256 ROM / 128MB RAM Qualcomm MSM7200 @ 400 MHz WCDMA 2100 MHz, HSDPA 3.6 Mbps EDGE/ GSM/GPRS, quad-band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz Bluetooth Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g GPS/AGPS Digital compass FM radio 3 megapixel camera with auto focus miniUSB, USB 1.1 MicroSD expansion The 3.5″ VGA screen'might get a lot of Die Hard Pocket PC users converted over to dark side! The larger screen plus a Qulacomm processor ought to get their attention!(Via Mobility Site.)
HP to unveil iPAQ 600 2007-08-08 10:39:00 HP has a new line of iPAQ phones coming up, and today we'll look at the iPAQ 600. What you see here is but an artist's impression, but rumored specifications include 3G connectivity via HSDPA to keep you connected to the Internet at blazing fast speeds even when you're away from the office. In addition, the iPAQ 600 will also feature assisted GPS via supporting carriers. A 2.8' touchscreen display and a touch wheel that resembles those on the iPod help out in navigation. Windows Mobile 6 Professional will be the operating system of choice, with a 520MHz processor running at the heart of things aided by 128MB RAM. A 3 megapixel camera rounds off the list of features, and we'll have to wait for a September announcement for the full skinny. Will you pick this up over the iPhone assuming the price is the same?(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)
Samsung announces the Blast 2007-08-08 09:22:00 Samsung
'announced today'the availability of the Samsung Blast
(SGH-t729). The Blast is a fierce-looking crimson and black slider phone that conceals an enhanced keypad for easy text entry, so staying connected via text messages, instant messages and e-mails is simple. Available exclusively from T-Mobile USA, Inc. (T-Mobile), the Samsung Blast — Samsung’s first U.S. slider phone to feature a QWERTY-like keypad — provides ample space to let fingers move at a faster pace, making typing more intuitive, with greater control over the letters and words beingentered. In addition, the Blast is the first T-Mobile phone to provide direct access to personal e-mail, including AOL email, Yahoo!'Mail and Gmail, making it easy to check messages anytime of the day. For added convenience, e-mail messages on the Blast can be read and responded to for the same pricing as text and picture messages — meaning there’s no required data package to purchase.' The Blast features a variety of addit
HTC Advantage now available, $899 at retail 2007-08-07 19:54:00 HTC today announced official US availability of its mobile monster (and we do mean 'monster'), the Advantage
. Known alternately as the Athena and X7501, the sucker rocks pretty much every feature one could want in a pocketable device: 256MB of onboard storage, 128MB of RAM, HSDPA 850 / 1900 alongside quadband GSM, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, 3 megapixel autofocus cam, integrated GPS, and an incredible 5 inches of VGA display madness sitting atop Windows Mobile 6 Professional. Coming in at a hefty 134 x 98 x 16mm (20mm with keyboard attached), the term 'svelte' doesn't exactly apply here -- but for folks who think power trumps pocketability, this may just be their soulmate. Find it now at CompUSA and Amazon for a buck under $900.(Via Engadget CELLS.) Read more:available
Samsung Announces Availability of DM-S105, DM-S110 in the Disney Mobile(SM) Lineup 2007-08-07 13:57:00 Mobile Phones Offer Stylish Design with Family-Friendly ApplicationsRICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung
TelecommunicationsAmerica (Samsung), an innovator in the mobile industry, today announced the availability the DM-S105 and DM-S110 on the Disney
Mobile network (http://www.disneymobile.com), the first comprehensive mobile phone service specifically designed for families. The slim, curved clamshells, available in soft pink (DM-S110) or metallic silver (DM-S105), offer an array popular features, as well as family-focused services available for Disney Mobile subscribers. Users can capture pictures with the phones' integrated digital cameras and share those images via multimedia messaging. In addition, both handsets are equipped with Bluetooth(R) wireless technology and speakerphone for easy, hands-free communication. 'We are proud to introduce this line of Samsung handsets to Disney Mobile subscribers,' said Peter Skarzynski, senior vice president, Samsung. 'The Read more:Mobile
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More live pics of the NBA mobile phone 2007-08-07 13:56:00 Finally some really good shots of the Chinese NBAphone
. The phone really does have a basketball texture look and feel. We also get a glimpse of the phones UI and preinstalled NBA content. Boy...this phone is ugly...(Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog.) Read more:mobile phone
The Chinese Ferrari phone 2007-08-07 13:56:00 The ChineseFerrariphone
: "Check out this Ferrari phone. It has nothing Ferrari about it except for the logo on the front ,back and the Ferrari printed above the screen but hey it's way cheaper than the Vertu Ferrari phone. Here are some specs.- GSM 900/1800 MHz- 2.6 inch 260k QVGA touchscreen- 2 mega pixel camera- microSD support- measures 108x50x16 mm- weighs 120 gramsI don't really like the overall look of the phone and it's a bit on the heavy side.(Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog.)
HTC P5500 (Nike) Touch II 2007-08-07 13:55:00 A FASHIONABLE CONSUMER ‘TOUCH’ PHONEHighlights:Compact slider form factor, with consumer appeal!Compact and fashionable form factor, a genuine phone,PDA mix with a multimedia edgeEnjoy an optimised phone experience with the auto sliding keyboardGPS,3G HSPDA,FM Radio and Moresource"(Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog.)
Nokia announces a recall of 46 million batteries 2007-08-14 13:36:00 Nokia has announced a product advisory for the Nokia branded BL-5C battery. The battery was made by Matsushita Battery Industrial Co. Ltd. of Japan between December 2005 through November 2006. It could potentially cause overheating due to a short circuit while charging that will cause the battery to dislodge.Nokia estimates that more than 300 million
of the BL-5C batteries
have been made from various suppliers, however the recall
applies ‘only to the 46 million’ batteries made by Matsushita. So far there have been about 100 reports worldwide of the battery actually overheating. I suppose 100 out of 46 million is not that bad, but if you have this battery you can request a replacement from Nokia. You can head over to www.nokia.com/batteryreplacement to check your battery identification number.(Via Gadgetell.) Read more:Nokia
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Toshiba to launch its 1-seg TV phone ‘912T’ 2007-08-14 13:28:00 SEOUL, Korea (AVING) -- Toshiba
launched its 3G handset '912T' in Japan market, which features 1-seg TV and GPS. Employing 2.8-inch QVGA LCD and 3.2M digital camera, it supports Bluetooth connectivity and microSD slot. Weighing 136g, it offers 350-hour standby time and 160-minute talk time.(Via AVING WORLD | English.) Read more:phone
Pharos GPS Phone 600 and 600e for T-Mobile Customers 2007-08-14 13:28:00 Pharos
announced an agreement with T-Mobile
USA allowing customers to enjoy up to $200 off on purchasing the Pharos GPS
Phone 600 and 600e. The catch, of course, is you have to enter into a new T-Mobile contract.Pharos GPS Phone 600Offering entertainment, mobile office and even navigation, the GPS Phone 600 is an unlocked, quad-band world phone. It comes bundled with pocket versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Thanks to integrated GPS, you get voice-prompted directions using the Ostia navigation software and pre-loaded maps of US and Canada. There's an FM radio on-board as well as Windows Media Player Mobile. A 2MPx camera is available as well. Originally priced at US $699.95, it is now available for US $499.95 with a new, 2-year voice and data plan with T-Mobile.Pharos GPS Phone 600eAn enterprise version of the GPS Phone 600, the 600e is similar to 600 in all respects, except that this does not include pre-loaded navigation software, maps or car kit. Priced at US $599.95, th
A Chinese phone with a 6.1 speaker system 2007-08-14 13:26:00 Maybe the phone
with 7.1 speaker system was just too highend for the people so they released a lower specced one with 6.1 speaker system. This phone also shares the ability to snap on a lens like the recent rehashed 7.1 speaker phone. It looks ridiculous...Anyways, here are some specs.- 3 inch QVGA 260K color touchscreen- VGA camera with attachable zoom lens- microSD support- stereo bluetooth- 6.1 speaker system- measures 110x57x16 mm- weighs 118 gramsWhat really interests me is to see some camera shots.(Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog.) Read more:Chinese
New Samsung i450 Symbian phone 2007-08-14 13:24:00 Samsung i450Standard: GSM 900/1800/1900Display:260K TFTQVGA (320x240), 2.3'Form factor:sliderLine signals:MP3/AAC/AAC+Operating system:Symbian
9.3/S60 3rd EditionEntertainments:videoplayer: MPEG4/H.263/Real/H.264/WMVaudioplayer: MP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC+/Real/WMA Camera:2MP0,3MpMobile Internet:HSDPA 3.6Mbps UMTSEDGE/GPRSWAP 2.0Flash Player (v2.0) Memory:1 GB the built-in memorysupport of memory microSD (TransFlash) Communications:BT v2.0 + EDR USB v2.0 HS Another:profile A2DP"(Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog.) Read more:phone
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