News about Mobile Phones:
SuperTooth HD – Hey Mom! I’m Texting and Driving
My daughter is only 8, but I’m already worried about when she starts driving. I keep saying that all the high tech distractions we face, will be gone by the time I have to worry about her. I thought I was just making myself feel better, but no, things really are changing. It looks like we already have the option to text, dial our phones and use Facebook, without ever taking our eyes off the road. Phew!
Snapkeys has the potential to change everything
It is not every day that I get to say that a device can “change everything”. That really is a big boast, and SnapKeys will probably just change the way we type. Hey, for a writer, that is everything.
LG Thrill 4G announced
The world of 4G phones are getting populated by the day, and here we have the LG Thrill 4G that will be made available as an exclusive hanset to AT&T retail stores throughout the US albeit in the coming months. It will feature high-speed integration of dual-core/dual-channel 1GHz RAM that is more than capable of handling 4G speeds, delivering a powerful smartphone experience regardless of where yo are.
AT&T Introduces the HTC HD7S and the LG Thrill
Just to let you know, I am at CTIA Spring 2011 in Orlando, Florida. CTIA is a big tradeshow where many of the mobile tech-related business put themselves on display. It would appear that AT&T has jumped the gun with big mobile announcements as they unveiled two new phones that they will carry.
Red Bull’s Augmented Reality App lets you design your own track
There are a lot of augmented reality apps and a lot of racing apps for the iPhone, and this particular one from Red Bull is pretty unique.
Red Bull’s Augmented Racing has a feature that allows the user to build their own virtual track. That is actually a common feature for a racing game, but how it does it is pretty amazing.
Wilson Sleek boosts your smartphone antenna
I have been trying for a while, but I finally got to go hands-on with the Sleek, a signal-boosting antenna for smartphones from Wilson.
Grace Digital rolls out remote control app for the Android Market
Folks who are rocking to the world of Android smartphones as well as its growing Android Market presence will be pleased to know that there is another innovative piece of software coming your way thanks to Grace Digital, where the company’s innovative remote control application will offer users control over key internet radio functions including power, volume, channel selection, presets, alarm management, not to mention a whole host of other features.
5 of the Coolest Gadgets for the iPhone
Guest author David Harfield is the editor for iphoneappcafe.com where he writes about the latest and the best apps and accessories.
Some people may think that their iPhone is the coolest gadget that they could possibly own. Well, that is until they see this list of gadgets that are specially designed to make the iPhone even cooler! These accessories will transform your regular iPhone into the most fun, funky gadget on the planet, so read on!
Hands on with the Sony Ericsson LiveView
We recently acquired the Sony Ericsson LiveView product, which is effectively a small remote control and display for any compatible Android phone that you can clip to your belt or wear on your wrist like a watch.
80′s Retro Phone Case
If you’re one who tends to be the life of the party and love playing practical jokes on others, might we recommend you sneak in your iPhone 4 into the 80′s Retro Phone Case? For just £12.99, you will definitely attract the attention of everyone at the next social event not because you have the fabled white iPhone 4, but because your handset hails back to the 1980s.
HTC to release Merge in the US this spring
HTC has just announced that their latest HTC Merge smartphone will arrive across various North American carriers from the beginning of spring onwards. Just what does the Merge bring to the table? For starters, it will deliver a full QWERTY slide-out keyboard that is powered by the Google Android 2.2 Froyo operating system, coupled with the highly vaunted HTC Sense experience.
MetroPCS teams up with Snoop Dogg for Samsung Galaxy Indulge
Rappers are one of the better businessmen out there, after all they tend to drive those flashy big cars, cruising around town with a couple of birds in the back seat, wearing a whole lot of bling while boasting of an earning power which would put a small nation’s GDP to shame. Well, guess when it comes to money, it is never enough for most people.
MobiWire has new S:PHONE that offers unprecedented data security
MobiWire has recently announced a new range of secure business phones which come with embedded security for voice, SMS, data and on-device encryption. We are pretty sure that this would have business associates high up sit and take notice – after all, the secure voice phone and secure data smartphones would be among the first of their kind in the world, delivering fully integrated protection against stolen terminals, eavesdropping of voice and SMS, and data theft through attacks via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections.
Jabra goes public with next generation Jabra STONE2 Bluetooth headset
Jabra has long been associated with Bluetooth peripherals right from the beginning – I clearly remember back in the days where having Bluetooth on your phone meant you were in the upper percentile of the population where earning power is concerned, but it is nice to see that technology being made available to the masses that these days, any phone without Bluetooth might be looked at in a strange way.
HTC does Facebook phones with ChaCha and Salsa
As Mark touched on the existence of two Facebook-centric phones being introduced to the world at Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona, Spain, we will look at them in greater detail today. Adopting a dance stance, we do wonder whether future iterations of such handsets will not be enhanced with a suffix, but rather, take on other names like the HTC Rock, HTC HipHop or even HTC Classical. I digress, let us see what these social networking phones are able to do.
Sonim unveils Sonim XP3300 FORCE GSM handset at MWC 2011
The name Sonim evokes a sense of security and ruggedness, simply because they have proven in the past that their handsets have long been the tough nuts of the industry. Well, it makes perfect sense then for the company to introduce their latest Sonim XP3300 FORCE GSM handset at Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona, Spain.
Samsung Galaxy Indulge joins the 4G LTE family
Samsung intends to expand their Galaxy (range of phones, that is) with the latest addition, the Samsung Galaxy Indulge. It is rather interesting to note that this latest release will not arrive on any of the big four carriers, but rather, will be made available to MetroPCS, one of the smaller players over in the US. Still, that doesn’t detract from the fact that the Galaxy Indulge is one of the world’s first commercially available 4G LTE enabled Android smartphone.
mophie does juice pack air for Verizon iPhone 4
If you’re an iPhone 4 owner, chances are you know what I’m talking about – whenever you need your handset to deliver that extra bit of juice, it seems to falter simply because you spent too much time playing Angry Birds whenever you’re free, hence sapping up all the power reserves required to make that all important business call to clinch that multi-million dollar contract.
AT&T iPhone 4 Ballistic HC Series Case
So you’ve just gotten that spanking new iPhone 4, but are wondering just how the heck are you going to keep it protected and safe from all harm, drops and accidental knocks? Well, surely getting a case has been on your mind for some time already, but just which model will you choose?
Sprint goes DS-like with Kyocera Echo
They say that good things come in twos – any parent to a pair of twins will surely echo that sentiment, and Sprint has taken heed of such advice to introduce the new Kyocera Echo which takes a totally different route when it comes to form factor and features for a smartphone – we’re talking about having a couple of displays here instead of your usual one-screen handset.
MoGo Talk XD2 pre-orders open for the iPhone 4
ID8-Mobile is a name that most of you would be familiar with when it comes to accessories for mobile connected devices, and the company has started to open up pre-orders for its MoGo Talk XD2 for the iPhone 4. Of course, anyone with an iPhone 4 who wants to go the hands-free route when driving (it is going to be more cost effective than paying for a ticket many times over, trust us) will definitely want to check out the clean design and high performance that comes with the new XD2.
The Most Convenient Bluetooth Headset
If there is one thing that I have noticed about Hammacher’s products, it is the use of adjectives. While some of them might sound out of this world (as our readers have pointed out in the past via comments), surely they haven’t gotten slapped with a lawsuit before for false advertising, which means their claims are legit?
Motorola ATRIX 4G announced
Motorola’s upcoming Android 2.2 Froyo-powered handset, the ATRIX 4G, is set to light up the smartphone world – that’s a given, and we are pleased to bring you news of its availability while it is hot off the press. Available for pre-sales a day before Valentine’s (that is February 13 just in case you do not own a calendar), it will cost you as much as other high-end Android-powered smartphones, that is, $199.99 with a two-year service agreement.
T-Mobile makes two big announcements today with the Samsung Galaxy S 4G and the G-Slate
T-Mobile had two announcement today, and just one of them would be a big deal. As it is, they are both a big deal.
The first is that the Galaxy S 4G (pictured right) is coming to the carrier this month. It is a sequel to the Vibrant, but with the largest 4G network (21 mbps HSPA+) with Android 2.2 (Froyo).
Balance separates work and play on your BlackBerry
Research In Motion (RIM) knows that they have to do something to ensure they are still around in a few years’ time and avoid the path of irrelevance that Nokia is taking, and hence intends to go all out in maintaining their territory when it comes to the corporate smartphone market by making sure the BlackBerry is smart enough to segregate a user’s personal data from work-related emails as well as other applications sponsored by employers thanks to the Balance software. This software will more or less give you more from a single phone – making you feel as though you were using two phones in one, and RIM intends that this move will help combat the erosion of its market share in the corporate segment to other competitors such as Android-powered and iOS devices. Balance is currently undergoing testing and should hit North America within a couple of months’ time. In addition, Balance will arrive on the PlayBook tablet to make it one of the more exciting software releases for mobile devices these coming months.
Jawbone ERA Bluetooth headset
You know what the big deal about using your cell phone while driving – it not only endangers your life, but that of other road users as well. Hence, in many countries, it is against the law to do so, making hands-free kits a must. Some people prefer to opt for a wired solution, while others look towards Bluetooth connectivity being their savior.
Don’t text while you drive!
The cell phone is often a curse as much as it is a boon to modern society – after all, how many of you have gotten out of a tight spot simply because you had your phone on you, and managed to ring for some help in the nick of time? Of course, there is a flipside to all of this – one of the main ones being letting technology control your lives. I am pretty sure that many of you have seen people walking down the street without once looking up from a tiny little display in the palm of their hands, but somehow they can magically avoid their fellow phone users even on the busiest of streets. Well, texting while driving is another minus point that will not only endanger your life, but that of others sharing the road with you. Location Labs intends to put a stop to texting while driving with its DriveSmart Plus application on T-Mobile devices, making it the industry’s first carrier-grade service to help prevent texting while driving, specifically designed for T-Mobile customers with Android smartphones.
Sony Ericsson does Xperia arc
Sony Ericsson decided that they will no longer release smartphones that are far behind in terms of OS updates compared to the rest of the mobile manufacturers, hence their latest addition to the Xperia family – the Xperia arc. This is one handset that will definitely stun you whenever you take a look at it, running on the Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system. First unveiled at the recently concluded CES 2011, it is the first of a new generation of Xperia smartphones, so you can be sure that there will be more to come!
Hands on with the Droid X, plus an important lesson learned at CES 2011
Today I am doing something for the very first time as I am doing my first post on the road here at CES. Right now, I am in a slow moving line, waiting for a bus to bring me to the Las Vegas Convention Center. My brand new Droid X is giving me access to this blog, but I cannot see what I am typing as I go.
HTC zaps the CES with the HTC Thinderbolt
HTC intends to make the most out of this year’s CES by announcing their latest masterpiece, touted to be the first 4G LTE Android smartphone in the world – the HTC Thunderbolt. Needless to say, something as exclusive as this will be made available via Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network, and you can be sure that with Verizon Wireless, having speedy connections under plenty of areas is something that you can expect without having to keep your fingers crossed. This phone looks set to blaze new trails, and for those who want the latest and the greatest, the HTC Thunderbolt should be on your radar.
Vizio to release the Via Tablet and Via Phone
Vizio, one of the biggest HDTV retailers in the world, is planning on releasing two more new products with the Via series, which include the Via Phone and Via Tablet.
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 fills a niche in the smartphone market
Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X8 is one smartphone that is touted to fill the gap in the smartphone market, in particular, meeting the needs of consumers who are finding a slew of touchscreen smartphone handsets too large or too small for them. In other words, it fits your hand snugly, and work just fine for those digits of yours without getting in the way or creating an unsightly bulge in your pocket. Of course, another important factor to consider these days would be pricing, as these are economically trying times, so every penny saved is always more than welcome, and the Xperia X8 certainly does its part to make sure you do not spend more than you should even on an advanced smartphone.
Sanyo Taho set to conquer the wilderness
Do you have a wild streak in you that intends to go off on an adventure at every single opportunity? If that is the case, then apart from owning a nice four wheel drive to get you and your family to a faraway destination, chances are you will need a communications tool which will be able to keep up with you. Of course, an iPhone 4 is nice and all, but will it be able to last the distance when you’re busy tracking bears and living it out in nature? Those who are looking for a companion phone under such trying circumstances need not look any further, thanks to Kyocera churning out the new Sanyo Taho that not only looks good at first glance, it is also more than capable of taking a beating.
Electro Hub universal wireless charger to debut at CES 2011
We have reported on many supposedly wireless chargers before, such as the Powermat and Wildcharger. There was also that one from Energizer that is Q1 certified, so that someday, we will all just lay down our mobile devices on charging pads and we’ll say good-bye to our charging cords forever.
TerreStar GENUS lets you stay connected from virtually anywhere
Don’t you just hate it when you happen to live in a place where there are just way too many blind spots around your home when it comes to cell phone signals? Well, with the TerreStar GENUS, you need not worry about dropped calls or mysteriously disappearing signals any more as this puppy is more than capable of making sure you have a steady, stable signal at all times.
LG Vortex ready for action from Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless is one of the major carriers in the US, and one of their latest handsets would be the LG Vortex, where it will be made available to the masses in both online as well as brick-and-mortar stores from November 18th onwards. Since different phones cater to different people, the LG Vortex will specifically target first time smartphone users who want to kick off with the Android operating system. This makes me wonder, for those who want to make the plunge to the world of smartphones, why not go straight for the best instead of dipping your toes per se, where clearly a mid-range smartphone will surely be outperformed by a mile compared to a high-end model. In this sense, the iPhone is the best model to follow since the only difference between Apple’s offerings would be storage space. But I digress – more on the LG Vortex in the extended post.
Hands on with the AirCurve Play from Griffin Technology
It has been a while since we covered the AirCurve iPhone dock from Griffin Technologies, and I just had a chance to try out the company’s update for the iPhone 4, the AirCurve Play.
Verizon Wireless announces Motorola Droid Pro
Verizon Wireless does already have a slew of Android-powered smartphones in their arsenal, and they aren’t going to stop there just yet. Well, the latest device that is coming out from their stables would be the Motorola Droid Pro, being the first Android-based smartphone which is specially optimized for business use.
