Sat, 01 Sep 2007 02:03:31 GMT

Free Your iPhone

A few efforts have been publicized by developers and hackers that open the iPhone, including iPhoneSimFree and 17 year old George Hotz. The methods allow iPhones to send and receive phone calls over not just AT&T, which has an exclusive deal to sell and service iPhones, but other phone network as well.

The efforts have broken the traditional stranglehold the mobile phone industry has on mobile devices. Opening the iPhone to other networks lets customers use the cell phone provider they already have and can avoid coverage and high pricing from incumbent networks. Posted by: Marc      Read more     Source

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 02:49:37 GMT

BlackBerry Curve Smartphone Review

Phone Scoop reviews the BlackBerry Curve Smartphone. The BlackBerry Curve 8310 is an excellent choice for mobile users that want a feature-rich smartphone for use in both their work and personal lives. A built-in 2 megapixel camera with 5x digital zoom and LED flash delivers sharp images on the BlackBerry Curve 8310. Posted by: Greg      Read more     Source

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 21:49:31 GMT

The LG KC1 Features Wi-Max and an 806Mhz Processor

It's a good thing spec units are in English. Otherwise, for the LG KC1, I wouldn't be able to understand this:

• Display: 2.8 inch QVGA
• CPU: Marvell Monahans @806MHz
• OS: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PPC Premium
• Memory: NAND Flash 512MB, SDRAM 128MB
• Battery: Built-in Li-Ion 1320mAh Rechargeable Battery
• RF: CDMA EVDO and Mobile WiMAX, Bluetooth and T-DMB
• Audio: Mono Speaker
• LED: Charging, RF Indicator
• Interface: 24Pin Connector (5V, USB 1.1, UART), 10pin Connector (Audio)
• Expand Slot: T-Flash
• Weight: 160g
• Demension: W 60 X H 120 X D 16.9 mm

Read more of "The LG KC1 Features Wi-Max and an 806Mhz Processor" Posted by: Rico Mossesgeld      Read more     Source

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 22:20:02 GMT

Freeing a RAZR V3m from Verizon's Clutches

It's a dying practice, but I don't know why some service providers love limiting what their customers can do with a product or service they've paid money for. I can understand it's all for protecting the bottom line.

But these schemes are ultimately futile. Especially when discovering methods to break through such restrictions are a contact sport for geeks and coders everywhere, and that they gleefully share their breakthroughs online.

Case in point: a Verizon RAZR V3m. You can check out this article on WikiHow, which details steps you can take to free things up. Free to transfer files between the smartphone and Windows XP, via USB cable and Bluetooth.

And I can imagine any enterprising user can adapt the directions to work on similar models. Thanks to Sasha for the heads-up. Posted by: Rico Mossesgeld      Read more     Source

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:15:14 GMT

LG TRAX HSDPA Phone

SlashPhone reports about new LG TRAX: “TRAX, intended for AT&T Wireless, is a clamshell model with mirror-like external LCD screen; external music controls; and the ability to download data at an average 400kbps to 700kbps, with up to 1Mbps peaks, to improve the quality of streaming audio and video services, including MobiTV live-TV service and XM Radio programming.” Posted by: Greg      Read more     Source

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 00:20:28 GMT

Samsung SCH-B750 available for Korea

Akihabara News reports: “This seems to be the main thing behind the so called “Web2.0″ (the Youtube and all those “post your own videos” websites) so now, more and more products aimed to this particular type of use are seeing the light of day…one of those is the Samsung SCH-B750 featuring a 2.2 inches rotating screen, 3PMx digital camera, BlueTooth, DMB, audio/video player, TV out, MicroSD…all the tools to make it a best seller for sure!” Posted by: Greg      Read more     Source

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 23:33:01 GMT

Nokia ESeries Hello Kitty Phones Alas! Only a Design

So what do we get when we gift free Photoshop trials to crazy fans? You guessed it alright, weird concepts. Nokia ESeries Hellow Kiity phone is one such design. Weird, but right down my alley.

Will it not be fun to watch the chic cat go cellular? Yes. But ESeies, for heavens sake, no.

That was my editor. I think pink is the color for ESeries. Girls imagination will already be flying with thoughts of the coolness this pink phone would radiate. Hold that thought because as for now the cell phones come only as mock up gadgets.

Wonder what Nokia thinks of all this? Fingers crossed and hoping that the Finnish giant takes a liking for this weird design.

Via: geeksugar Posted by: Eeshani      Read more     Source

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:04:42 GMT

Have You Ever Considered Smartphone or PDA Insurance?

A smartphone or PDA, especially the high-end ones, represents a significant investment. So losing one to theft, loss, or accidental damage can be quite a painful experience. Most retailers already provide you with warranties, which is a basic form of protection. It's great to have a gadget suffering from accidental damage fixed for free, but what happens when you lose your device through a thief's cunning or your own carelessness?

Here's where a smartphone or PDA insurance comes in. They entitle you to a payout if you happen to lose your gadget for any reason other than intentional damage. Granted, just like any other insurance package, insuring a gadget requires a monthly or even daily cost. But Solware has a good argument:
The free/cheaper handset you receive when you sign a twelve month contract with your service provider can cost up to £1000 to replace if you lose or damage it. This is because the network (T-Mobile, Vodaphone etc) discounted your PDA because you are promising them 12 months of your business.

With the 2U PDA Insurance policy you have peace of mind knowing that, should you have a problem, these costs will be covered by us.
You should consider insuring your smartphone or PDA is because it helps you deal with the randomness of bad luck. And if you're thinking that even the best kind of insurance won't help you recover your precious lost data, then you probably don't back it up on a regular basis. Which you should. Posted by: Rico Mossesgeld      Read more     Source

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 02:49:56 GMT

BlackBerry 8800 Smartphone

MobileBurn reviews the MobileBurn and writes: “With the exception of a somewhat stiff space bar, the 8800 has a pretty nice full QWERTY keyboard. Upon initially seeing that the period (full stop) key required an ALT shift to access, I was surprised. But RIM thought through this more than I had initially given it credit for: entering two spaces in a row will automatically covert the first space to a period, making the period key needed only for email addresses and the occasional number. That’s a real time saver. Capital letters can be entered using the traditional shift keys, but are more conveniently entered by long pressing the key.” Posted by: Greg      Read more     Source

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 14:13:48 GMT

VIDEO: Motorola MOTOKRZR K1 Gold Champagne Edition Review

TigerDirect reviews the Motorola MOTOKRZR K1 Gold Champagne Edition. “The Motorola K1 KRZR comes in four different colors…blue, black, gray, and GOLD! This sleek yet flashy phone will have everyone talking.” Posted by: Greg      Read more     Source