Posts Tagged ‘cell phone’

Flash 10 for smartphone beta coming this October

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

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It’s been a while since we’ve heard a peep about Adobe’s Flash 10 for smartphone initiative, but according to a slide from its Q2 Fiscal Year 2009 earnings presentation, the platform’s on track for a beta release this October at the company’s MAX conference. Prime mobile OS candidates for the beta include those from Adobe’s Open Screen Project, which at last count included Nokia, Palm, Google, and Microsoft — and unless there’s been some behind closed doors meetings, the two glaring omissions on that list are still gonna be bugging you come this Halloween.

Flash 10 for smartphone beta coming this October originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia E72 prototype gets manhandled, torn asunder

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

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If you stop to think, really, about how much we take pleasure in seeing pictures of phones get utterly dismembered, it’s quite disturbing. So don’t think about it, and instead hit up the read link for a gallery showcase copious amounts of a prototype Nokia E72 innards, ripped apart alongside an E71 (on the right in the image above) for comparative purposes. There’s a very brief question-and-answer session just after the photos, but it’s definitely not gonna keep you satisfied between now and its third quarter launch window.

Nokia E72 prototype gets manhandled, torn asunder originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG Versa Gamepad hands-on

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

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We’ve spent a week now fiddling with with the LG Versa game pad module. How does the phone’s first premium attachment fare? Does it amp up the gaming cred or join the ranks of ultimately forgettable peripherals? Unfortunately, we’re inclined to think it falls in the latter category. Read on for full impressions.

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LG Versa Gamepad hands-on originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Sat, 23 May 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The World’s 10 Most Expensive Cell Phones

Friday, November 28th, 2008

Sometimes people with money buy things that aren’t actually worth the money. I don’t know if diamonds help to make your signal stronger, but I highly doubt it. I am not saying that all expensive phones are not worth the price, but you be the judge.

The cheapest phone on this list costs around $28,000 and the most expensive is priced at over $1.3 million dollars.

  1. Christian Dior Cell Phone – $28,000

    There is a basic model for a ‘mere’ $5,000 and a premium model encrusted with 640 diamonds and an alligator skin case for $28,000.
  2. Gresso Avantgarde Royal Black Diamonds – $37,800

    This phone by Gresso actually uses black diamonds for its navigation keys. It is adorned with gold in many places including a gold Gresso logo in the back. The phone is powered by Windows Mobile 6.
  3. The Motorola V220 Special Edition – $52,000

    This phone looks really weird in my opinion. It is studded with 1,200 diamonds and inlaid with 18-carat gold. This phone was designed by Peter Aloisson.
  4. Vertu Signature – $81,000

    This phone was made by Vertu, a subsidiary of Nokia, and a maker of many really expensive luxury phones. It has 48 diamonds on its keypad and an additional 943 diamonds on its bezel.
  5. The Vertu Diamond - $88,000

    The Vertu Diamond is available in four different flavors, with your choice of white gold, yellow gold or platinum finish. They are made to order.
  6. The Apple iPhone Princess Plus – $149,500

    This iPhone is made of 18-carat white gold with a rhodium trim. It is encrusted with 180 brilliant cut diamonds and 138 princess cut diamonds.
  7. Sony Ericsson Black Diamond – $300,000

    This phone will be limited to 200 phones, which is actually quite a bit of phones considering the price tag. It has a platinum body and a 4 Megapixel camera.
  8. The Vertu Cobra - $310,000

    The Cobra, another phone by Vertu, has an actual cobra designed on it. The cobra is made up of jewels, with two emeralds for the eyes and 439 rubies for the body. Of course it would be complete without additonal diamonds as well.
  9. The Goldvish Le Million - $1,200,000

    The Goldvish Le Million is basically covered in diamonds, about 1,800 of them to be exact. It also appears to have a secret compartment. There are only three in existence in the world today.
  10. Ancort Diamond Crypto Smartphone – $1,320,000

    This phone is made of solid platinum. Yes, platinum. The sides of the phone are adorned with whopping 25 1/2 carat princess cut diamonds. The navigation button is made of your choice of 18 carat rose gold, or yellow gold. The phone was designed by Peter Aloisson.

Motorola VE240 Cell Phone Available For Cricket Wireless and MetroPCS

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Motorola has outed its MOTO VE240, a candybar cell phone for Cricket Wireless and MetroPCS in the United States. The VE240 cell phone covers basic messaging and calling functionality and also offers a music playback with its built-in MP3 player. A microSD card slot is available for expanded storage, and Bluetooth connectivity with A2DP support for stereo headsets is also on-board.

The Motorola VE240 is expected to be available on Cricket Wireless for US$89.99 after a $30 instant rebate for Cricket Wireless. MetroPCS pricing information has not been provided yet.

Samsung SCH-u810 Renown Launches To Verizon

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Verizon has launched the Samsung SCH-u810 Renown, which features not only EV-DO support on its 800/1900MHz CDMA network, but also includes quad-band GSM support for world travelling abilities. This stylish clamshell cell phone also features visual voicemail support, which lets users easily browse through voicemail messages on the Renown’s display.

The Samsung Renown packs a 2 megapixel camera with NightShot for improved quality in low-light situations. Bluetooth with A2DP support for stereo headsets is also on board, in addition to a microSD card slot for extra storage.

The Samsung SCH-u810 Renown is planned to be available from Verizon Wireless’s online shop and telesales on November 19th, and in stores on December 1st. The Renown will be priced at $179.99 after a 2-year commitment and mail-in rebate.

Samsung’s Cleo Cell Phone Goes to the States

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Samsung appears to be bringing its Cleo cell phone to the United States according to the FCC. The Cleo, aka SCH-U440, is a stylish clamshell cell phone that hides a QWERTY keyboard inside. Obviously aimed towards the female crowd, the SCH-U440 also packs a 1.3 megapixel camera and threaded SMS.

The Cleo is currently on sale in Canada, though no American carrier has announced support for it thus far. The phone features a floral design etched into its exterior, and a black and red color scheme. Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP support for stereo headsets is confirmed to be on board, as well.

Samsung SGH-A777 Available at AT&T

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

AT&T has quietly added the Samsung SGH-A777 to its lineup, sporting a 1.3 megapixel camera and microSD card slot. This stylish slider also packs quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900MHz) support, in addition to dual-band UMTS (850/1900MHz) with HSDPA for high-speed data transfers.

The Samsung SGH-A777 for AT&T offers support for AT&T’s Video Share feature, which allows callers to share live video while on a phone call. The small 880mAh battery is estimated to offer up to 3 hours of talk time, and over 10 days of standby time.

The Samsung SGH-A777 cell phone is available now from AT&T, priced at $79.99 after a 2-year commitment and $50 mail-in rebate. This slider is available in your choice of red or blue color schemes.

Specifications for the Samsung SGH-A777
Band     GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz, UMTS 850/1900MHz
Data     GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSDPA
Size     101.6mm x 48.3mm x 15.2mm (4″ x 1.9″ x .6″)
Weight     96.4g (3.4oz)
Battery     880mAh
Battery Life     Estimated 10.5 days standby time
Estimated 3 hours talk time
Main Display     262k color (176×220 pixel) TFT
Camera     1.3 megapixel
Video     Record/Playback
Messaging     SMS/MMS/IM
Email     POP3 and Web-based
Bluetooth     Yes with A2DP
Memory     50MB internal, microSD card slot
Availability     Currently Available
Other     Speakerphone

The Android Isn’t Secure Yet

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Google has finally revealed what fixes it has put in place to get Android back up to speed after two key errors were highlighted.

The most recent problem came when it was discovered that users were given top-level administrator privileges automatically on their handsets, and any text they entered could be read as a system command.

The problem was discovered when an unsuspecting user typed ‘reboot’ in a text, and the phone responded by shutting down and restarting.

The handset is designed to be able to work from a remote device attached by serial port, but given the lack of such an input, the phone just used the keyboard instead.

“We tried really hard to secure Android. This is definitely a big bug,” Rich Cannings, of the Android security team, said according to ZDNet. “The reason why we consider it a large security issue is because root access on the device breaks our application sandbox.”

However, he did say it would be difficult for malicious hackers to exploit the flaw, as it would require the user to download a programme that forced them to type in certain commands to give the hacker access.

The other flaw fixed in the update was the browser vulnerability that meant certain websites with malicious code built-in could be used to assume control of the browser.

The update helped fix this and other problems in the browser, caused by Android shipping with older versions of software, and would allow malicious hackers to assume control of certain parts of the phone.

At least Google can hold its hands up when necessary… albeit only when things have been fixed.

T-Mobile Announced the Samsung Gravity

Friday, November 7th, 2008

T-Mobile announced the Samsung Gravity, a candybar cell phone with a convenient slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The Gravity also sports a microSD card slot for storage expansion and Bluetooth with A2DP support for stereo headsets, which should add up to a decent portable music experience.

The Samsung Gravity’s 1.3 megapixel camera also records video, which should allow it to capture plenty of great moments, while support for T-Mobile’s MyFaves service helps you keep in touch with your friends and family.

The Samsung Gravity cell phone is expected to be available on November 17th, priced at $49.99 with a new 2-year commitment. Two color schemes, white with aqua accents and grey with lime accents, will be available.

Specifications for the Samsung Gravity
Band     GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
Data     GPRS/EDGE
Size     114.3mm x 53.3mm x 17.8mm (4.5″ x 2.1″ x .7″)
Weight     121.9g (4.3oz)
Battery Life     Unknown standby time
Unknown hours talk time
Main Display     2.1″ 262k color (176×220 pixels) TFT
Camera     1.3 megapixel
Video     Record/Playback
Messaging     SMS/MMS/IM
Email     POP3 and Web-based
Bluetooth     Yes with A2DP
Memory     microSD card slot
Availability     Planned November 17th 2008
Other     Speakerphone, Slide-out QWERTY keyboard