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Mobinnova ICE a preview of the Next XPERIA phone?

25. December 2008

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While Sony Ericsson has yet to make the XPERIA X1 available across the globe, word is that they’re already considering on hiring Mobinnova to produce their next XPERIA phone in place of HTC, the X1’s manufacturer. There’s no confirmation of this bit of news just yet, but if the Mobinnova ICE is any indication of [...]

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XSKN iPhone Nano cases Now on Sale

24. December 2008

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If you’re still somewhat hesitant to believe that their might be a real iPhone Nano in existence, then these new XSKN cases might make you think otherwise. No, these are not concept designs but real iPhone Nano cases being sold for $25-27 plus shipping. We’re not sure who would actually buy one at the moment [...]

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iPhone Xenon Flash accessory in the works

23. December 2008

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For what it’s worth, the 2-megapixel camera of the iPhone does a pretty good job especially in adequate lighting, but what if you’re shooting at night or indoors with poor ambient light? Well, that’s where the Snapture Labs’ Xenon flash accessory would nicely come in once it becomes commercially available. It’s half camera accessory and [...]

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Garmin Android phone coming out in 2H of 2009

22. December 2008

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We’ve already hear about several companies including Sony Ericsson, Samsung and LG planning to release their own Android-based handsets. Now, you can add Garmin into the picture. Word is that the company known for making navigational gadgets and mobile phones will be releasing their own Android phone during the second half of 2009. Not only [...]

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Samsung Pixon get renamed M8800L for US market, comes with AT&T 3G

14. December 2008

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It now looks like the Pixon is really headed for the US as it has just hit the FCC and is now known as the Samsung M8800L. It’s basically the same as the European version but comes with US 3G (850, 1900MHz WCDMA) connectivity which suggests that it’ll most likely be made available on AT&T. [...]

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Sony Ericsson Android phone due in Summer of 2009

12. December 2008

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We already hinted on the possibility of the Sony XPERIAX1 running on Android before, but things just got a little closer to being official as Sony Ericsson has joined the Open Handset Alliance. Likewise, Sony Ericsson spokesman Gustaf Brusewitz was quoted as saying that their first Android-based offering will be belong to the “higher segment” [...]

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Acer Aspire One with 3G selling for $100 at RadioShack

12. December 2008

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The OLPC program may have been the one who envisioned a $100 laptop being released into the market, but Acer and RadioShack are the ones responsible for making it a reality. Well, sort of. RadioShack is now offering the Acer Aspire One for just $100 provided you sign up for an AT&T 2-yr minimum contract [...]

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AT&T brings back iPhone home activation, Opens doors to cheap unlocked 3G iPhones

11. December 2008

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One of the biggest reasons that unlocked 3G iPhones aren’t selling that cheap in the black market is because of the implementation of in-store activation. Well, things might be headed for a change as AT&T and Apple has brought back at-home activation opening the doors for unlockers to buy online and sell them again for [...]

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Aptina working on HD Video Recording capable sensor for Mobile Phones

22. November 2008

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It looks like HD recording capabilities for mobile phones may come sooner than expected. Aptina, a division of Micron who manufactures mobile phone camera sensors, has just announced the MT9P013 high resolution 5-megapixel sensor which is also able to record 720p HD video at 60fps and 5-megapixel video at 15fps. True, there are already 8-megapixel [...]

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BlackBerry Storm shipments delayed to Firmware Security Flaw

22. November 2008

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The BlackBerry Storm has just been made available through Verizon stores last Friday to an eagerly awaiting crowd. Unfortunately, those who ordered online may have to wait longer for their Storm to arrive. Due to a security flaw they discovered in the current OS version (4.7.0.82) installed, they had to downgrade the firmware to 4.7.0.65 [...]

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