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Archive for March, 2009
Palm Pre April 30th Launch Date
Author: +866.com30 Mar
It’s far from an official word, but then again, everybody is using Twitter nowadays. A Twitter conversation from Jim Van, CEO of Logicomm, indicates that someone (probably from Sprint) said that the Palm Pre will be released on 4/30. Of course, there isn’t any concrete evidence of this just yet, but considering that it’s not that far off, we’re hoping it’s true. In case you didn’t notice it in the picture, the tweet says:
@heeeyrold @dberube We do a lot of betas 4 Sprint. Also testing WiMax fones. Not sure if Pre is final. Release dte of 4/30, so I’m told..
@darthpooh79 Sprint claims that 4/30 is a line in the sand, according to my acct mgr there…he’s usually right on #Palm Pre
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Nokia 5800 Software Update Released
Author: +866.com30 Mar
Nokia has announced a software update for its 5800 XpressMusic handset, which is currently available for download at the Nokia Software Update site, and it’s going for free, of course. Some of the improvements of the latest software version include faster data download speeds from the Internet, faster user interface, new camcorder features, a mobile dictionary, application updates and a few others. If you’re hoping to improve some aspects of your current 5800, you could always download the update and try it out, of course, do remember to backup your data before you try to perform an update, just in case.
Tags: Application Updates, Camcorder, Current, Dictionary, Download Nokia, Download Site, Download Software, Handset, Improvements, Latest Software, Nokia, Nokia 5800, Nokia Software Update, Software Nokia, Software Version, User InterfaceRelated posts
Bell And Telus Coming Up With The Samsung Omnia?
Author: +866.com30 Mar
Saw the recent listing of the Samsung Omnia on Samsung Canada’s website? Well, the good news is that pictures of the Samsung Omnia with both Bell and Telus branding have appeared. Based on the pictures, it seems that the Bell version will have some NHL content included. In case you were wondering what all the fuss about the Samsung Omnia is about, here are some of the specifications, just to jog your memory a bit:
5-megapixel camera with auto focus and flash
3.2-inch touch screen
Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
8GB internal memory
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Ad Gets Snowy When Texted
Author: +866.com30 Mar
Can’t decide on a good marketing strategy? Well, you could always take a hint from the folks over at Tryvann Winter Park, which is a ski resort, about 15 minutes away from Oslo. An advertisement was put up with some fans and a bucketful of fake snow, and whenever it starts to snow at the ski resort, some kind user will text the billboard, and cause the fake snow to fly around, notifying folks how well the weather is some 500 meters upwards. We wonder whether anybody will try and abuse it and make the ski resort look like it’s perpetually snowing up there.
Tags: 15 Minutes, Advertisement, Billboard, Fake Snow, Fly, Good Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Oslo, Ski Resort, Weather, Winter ParkRelated posts
HTC Touch Pro2 Caught On Video
Author: +866.com30 Mar
HTC Touch Pro2 in the wild from pda.pl on Vimeo.
Excited over the HTC Touch Pro2? We are too, so it’s quite interesting to see a video of the device appear in the wild, being used by a HTC executive no less. Check out the video, and whet your appetite for the highly anticipated device.
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LG Xenon Pictured
Author: +866.com30 Mar
A leaked picture of the upcoming LG Xenon has appeared online, and it’s blurry, which is almost customary, if not mandatory. The device is rumored to hit AT&T’s network when it’s released. The rumored date is April 9th, so we’ve only got a short wait to confirm that. The OS of the device is said to be fairly similar with Samsung’s TouchWIZ, as it will rely heavily on Widgets. Features of the device include:
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Dual-band UMTS/HSDPA (850MHz/2100MHz)
950 mAh battery
240 × 480 2.8-inch LCD display
3 megapixel camera
VGA camera for video calls
microSD memory card slot
100MB internal memory
Bluetooth 2.0, USB 2.0 and Wi-Fi connectivity
EMP U330 Lite chipset
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Motorola Evoke QA4 Announced
Author: +866.com30 Mar
Motorola has certainly been floundering recently, and it’s certainly been looking to Google’s Android platform to save its bacon. Until Motorola actually comes out with an Android-powered device though, it looks like the Evoke QA4 will have to fill the gap. At a glance, it looks a lot like a cross between Apple’s iPhone and the Palm Pre. The device features a 2.8-inch touchscreen, but will the phone be able to stand up against the hi-tech phones of today? Somehow we don’t think so.
Tags: Android, Apple, Bacon, Gap, Glance, Google, Iphone, Motorola, Palm, Rsquo, TouchscreenRelated posts
iPhone 3G Repair Costs Soar
Author: +866.com30 Mar
Lots of people were rejoicing over the fact that Apple has started offering the iPhone 3G without a contract, albeit at a much higher price. While most people are prepared to shell out $599 and $699 for the 8GB and 16GB respectively, it’s a whole different issue to find out that the cost of getting replacement units for phones that have been dropped or exposed to water have gone up by $400 over the past few days. Previously the cost of replacing a non-warranty device would be between $199 and $299, depending on the model. After you found out the cost of fixing your iPhone 3G, will you still opt for the no-contract option?
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Samsung Omnia On Samsung Canada Website
Author: +866.com30 Mar
Living in Canada and looking out for the 5-megapixel Samsung Omnia? Well, your prayers might have been just answered. We say this as the Samsung Omnia has appeared on Samsung Canada’s website. This just confirms our previous suspicions, which is that the Omnia would be making its way to Canada sometime soon. Fingers crossed; hopefully we’ll see the phone available very soon.
Tags: 5 Megapixel, Fingers, Living In Canada, Omnia, Prayers, Rsquo, Samsung, Samsung Canada, SuspicionsRelated posts
Zippo App For Your iPhone
Author: +866.com30 Mar
Zippo and Moderati have announced that their free Virtual Zippo Lighter app for the iPhone has been downloaded over 3 million times since it was first released back in October, making it one of the most popular and prevalent branded applications in the App Store. It’s a simple app, but certainly one that you’ll probably download as soon as you get your hands on your iPhone. The average of 100,000 new downloads a week can’t be that far wrong, right?
Tags: Applications, Iphone, Million Times, Moderati, Zippo Lighter