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T-Mobile myTouch 3G is available today for $199.99. It boasts many more improved features than its predecessor, the G1. The phone is highly customizable, both in look (skins, graphics, accessory bundles; hence “myTouch”) and in terms of software (widgets, wallpapers, icons and apps via Android Market), in part thanks to Google’s open-source Android mobile operating system.
HTC G1 Phone T-Mobile Reviews

August 5th, 2009

Samsung’s S9110 has beat out LG to release the first mass-market watch phone, coming in just before LG’s GD910 model. It plays MP3s, sync e-mails with Outlook, and communicate via Bluetooth 2.1. It also features a 1.76-inch scratch-resistant touch screen.
Samsung Glyde

July 23rd, 2009

Reviews of the BlackBerry Tour 9630 have started hitting the web. Engadget described it as “one of the most attractive BlackBerry devices ever made” with “a more subtle dull chrome bezel and a battery cover than looks sleek and attractive”
The features include:
3.2 MP camera
GPS and Blackberry Maps
14.2 millimeters in width
480 x 360 pixel screen
256 MB on-board memory
Built in media player
Even though there isn’t Wifi in the device it is still described as “the best BlackBerry available — and it will probably be that way for a long time to come”
Review of the Blackberry Bold 9000:

July 13th, 2009

The HTC Herois a touchscreen smartphone running Google’s Android OS and features a 3.2-inch HVGA screen with anti-smudge coating to reduce those unsightly fingerprints, quad-band GSM, 512 MB internal storage, GPS, Bluetooth with A2DP support, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, dedicated search button, microSD slot and a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus.
HTC is touting this as the first Android device to support Flash out of the box. The Hero will come to North America later in 2009.
Review of HTC’s G1 Phone T-Mobile

June 24th, 2009
Beginning today after 1 p.m. ET, you could download the update for iPhone OS 3.0 from Apple. The iPhone 3.0 software update appears to download and install with few, if any problems.
The update is free for iPhone users, but because of the way Apple accounts for its revenues, there’s a $9.95 charge for iPod Touch users.
Users can download iPhone 3.0 by connecting their iPhone or iPod Touch to their PC or Mac, running iTunes, clicking on the device in the listing on the left and then clicking the “Check for Update” button.
Apple will start selling the new iPhone 3G S in the U.S, Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the U.K. on Friday.
iPhone 3G Review

June 17th, 2009

Engadget reports that the gold build of iPhone OS 3.0 is now available to developers and will be available to the masses on June 17th. AT&T has announced that pre-ordering is now possible at its new iPhone Web site. Only phones for full contracts are currently available but Both the 16GB and 32GB are available for pre-order, with the 8GB iPhone 3G available for order right now.
The iPhone 3G S is supposed to be a faster iPhone with an extended battery life, more memory, and improved features. It looks just like the previous model, but both the 16GB ($199) and new 32GB ($299) models will come in white and black versions.
Apple iPhone 3G review

June 10th, 2009

It’s confirmed that Apple will release an iPhone next week. According to Walt Mossberg: “I expect to see an iPhone with up to 32 gigabytes of memory, video recording, a higher-resolution camera, a compass, and greater operating speed. Plus, there are persistent rumors that Apple will announce at least one iPhone at a drastically lower price than $199.”
Until then:
Apple iPhone 3G Review

June 5th, 2009
According to Wired Magazine’s Blog, Gadget Lab iPhone will soon get a “storage boost” by doubling its internal flash memory to 32GB.
According to the blog, two separate sources happened to slip-up and release information that suggests a new 32gb iPhone is on the way. None of the “sources” confirmed the information but the internet is still a buzz with what they are hoping is the coming of the next memory upgrade for the iPhone.
Until then, check out Apple’s Ipod Touch:

May 27th, 2009
Nokia launched it’s new Ovi store as an answer to the App store for the Apple iPhone and the Android Market for Android smartphones.
More than 50 Nokia devices are compatible with the Ovi Store and it can be accessed by visiting store.ovi.com on the browser or downloading the standalone application to your phone.
Nokia N80 Cell Phone Review

May 26th, 2009
The long-awaited SlingPlayer Mobile for the iPhone went live last night on the App Store for $29.99. Slingbox is a wireless streaming device that takes the signal from a cable, satellite or video recorder and puts it on the Internet, where it can be displayed by a computer with a broadband connection and a password unique to that particular box.
For fear of overloading their network AT&T apparently asked Apple to restrict use of the Slingbox application so connection can only be made over Wi-fi networks.
AT&T’s full statement in response to the 3G Blackout:
“Slingbox, which would use large amounts of wireless network capacity, could create congestion and potentially prevent other customers from using the network. The application does not run on our 3G wireless network. Applications like this, which redirect a TV signal to a personal computer, are specifically prohibited under our terms of service. We consider smartphones like the iPhone to be personal computers in that they have the same hardware and software attributes as PCs.
That said, we don’t restrict users from going to a Web site that lets them view videos. But what our terms and conditions prohibit is the transferring, or slinging, of a TV signal to their personal computer or smartphone.
The Slingbox application for the iPhone runs on WiFi. That’s good news for AT&T’s iPhone 3G customers, who get free WiFi access at our 20,000 owned and operated hot spots in the U.S., including Starbucks, McDonalds, Barnes & Noble, hotels, and airports. AT&T is the industry leader in WiFi.”
Review of the iPhone 3G:

May 13th, 2009
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