Archive for August, 2010

Palm Pixi now free with HP ProBook

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

When a handset goes free on the carrier site, it appears as if its days are numbered. The Palm Pixi Plus was in a similar situation as it retailed on AT&T’s site free of cost. The handset was also included in the webOS handset lineup acquired by HP. Hewlett-Packard has come up with a novel [...]

One million Samsung Galaxy S handsets shipped in the U.S

Monday, August 30th, 2010

The portfolio of Samsung Galaxy S seems to be quite in demand amongst avid mobile buffs. At least Samsung suggests so. The company annunciated that it has already shipped around one million Galaxy S handsets in the U.S. market. On July 15, the company had started shipping the handsets through AT&T and T-Mobile. Beginning tomorrow, [...]

Likestyle platform enables mobile phone users to connect as a team

Monday, August 30th, 2010

An array of mobile applications like Shopkick and Groupon fulfilled the wishes of shopaholics as it enabled them to purchase things from their devices itself. Now, the Likestyle application is the latest to enter this space for owners of mobile devices. The platform matches users with similar interests and offers them deals based on the [...]

iPhone 4 decked up with Carbon Fiber Case Holster Combo

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Case Mate previously covered the latest iPhone device with the Lifestyle and Power cases. Now, the company again takes center stage and revealed the Carbon Fiber case Holster combo for iPhone 4. Users always on-the-go can now protect their precious devices by just tucking them into waist belts via a belt clip. Said to be [...]

iPhone adds OfficeMax application, amplifies shopping experience

Monday, August 30th, 2010

After the Best Buy application enabled mobile enthusiasts to shop for their favorite products right from the handsets, the next tool might just be an icing on the cake. OfficeMax unleashed its own application for the iPhone and iPod touch users. This mobile shopping application enables them to shop without any worries while enjoying attractive [...]

Green Nokia N8 seen on Vodafone UK store

Monday, August 30th, 2010

The Nokia N8 handset previously made rounds in the U.S. as mobile aficionados pre-ordered it. Now, the device is all set to allure UK consumers through Vodafone. The handset will now stand apart with its shades. The Vodafone store shows the enticing handset in two stunning colors, mainly, dark grey and green. Fitted with a [...]

NEC introduces new bioplastic, may find use in future green mobile phones

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Global warming is slowly developing into a vital threat to our planet. The question in the end usually comes down to two choices faster development and better technology or saving planet Earth for the future generations. Mobile phones too have reportedly added a strain on the environment with their widespread use of plastic. NEC though [...]

Samsung bada SDK v.1.0.0 sails ashore

Monday, August 30th, 2010

As the wave gushes in, it brings along with it a plethora of objects floating in the sea and applications could be the most relevant content for mobile phones. Likewise, when Samsung surged in with its Wave handset sailing on the bada platform it brought along a myriad of applications. The bada Developers page has [...]

Froyo Screenshots of T-Mobile G2 sighted with added features?

Monday, August 30th, 2010

With the Motorola Charm already selling via T-mobile, here’s another offering from the carrier making it to the gossip rounds of the mobile world. The T-Mobile G2 has for long been in speculations and this latest sneak peak only adds to its list. Several screenshots have been revealed of the Froyo working on the G2 [...]

Verizon tweets about HTC Droid Incredible receiving Android 2.2 update

Monday, August 30th, 2010

It’s just normal, that Verizon’s subscribers have been anxiously waiting for the Android 2.2 update, especially after Motorola Droid business clients received it weeks before. Well, so the wait is finally over for Incredible owners. At least that is what a Twitter post from VZW Support states. Going from what the tweet proclaims it appears [...]