RIM to Open BlackBerry Application Centers

Posted by Sheila Franklin
Categories: Cell Phones, Corporate News, Handhelds, Software

Not to be outdone by Apple and Google, RIM will be opening their BlackBerry Application Center. The online store will come out with their BlackBerry Storm software 4.7. The data will be stored on carriers’ locales and they are free to pick and choose their own applications. The main screen provides browsing while the application screen will provide a list. We expect this to be quite popular with owners of the smartphone, who can now save face when iPhone and Android owners brag about their new, cool apps.

Read More | CrackBerry

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Barack Obama iPhone Application

Posted by Sheila Franklin
Categories: Apple, Handhelds, Internet, Portable Audio / Video

We already know that the Obama campaign is pretty savvy when it comes to the Internet. His team has further proved their point with the Obama ‘08 free iPhone application. Features include getting stats, connecting with other “friends” receiving local and national news, finding events, viewing videos and photos and finding out how O’Biden (thanks for that one, Sarah) feels about the issues. Available at iTunes App store, the application works with the original and iPhone 3G and iPod touch, and needs the 2.0 software update.

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Nokia XpressMusic 5800

Posted by Sheila Franklin
Categories: Cell Phones, Handhelds, Music, Wireless / WiFi

Nokia’s latest XpressMusic, the 5800, is coming out for the holidays. At a size of 4.37 x 2.04 x 0.61-inches and a weight of 3.84 oz., the S60 5th Edition touchscreen phone has a 3.2-inch 640 x 360p screen with stylus input, an aspect ratio of 16:9, a 3D image engine and dedicated Media Bar touch key. To text, there is an option with writing, mini QWERTY keyboard, full screen QWERTY and alpha-numeric keypad. The smartphone includes GPS, a 3.2MP auto-focus Zeiss lens with LED flash, HSDPA, WiFi, 81MB internal memory and 8GB with included microSD card. Look for a price of $495.00.

Read More | Nokia U.S.A.

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Goldstriker International iPods

Posted by Sheila Franklin
Categories: Apple, Cell Phones, Design, Handhelds, Portable Audio / Video

Now that the economy is ailing, maybe the best solution is to invest in gold. For techies that translates into Goldstriker International’s assortment of iPods in 24ct gold. The front of the newly released classic 160GB has an anodized metal black front and a gold back and is being offered for £329.95 (~$584.00,) while the 80GB will set you back £269.95 (~$478.00.) And if you really want to go high class, Goldstriker has a 3G 24ct gold edition iPhone for £1,195.00 (~$2,114.00.)

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Celio Lowers Price on Redfly

Posted by Sheila Franklin
Categories: Handhelds, Hot Deals, Misc. Tech, Wireless / WiFi

If you were thinking of investing in Celio Redfly, now is the time. The smartphone terminal allows email access, web site viewing, application use and attachment reading. Connection of the screen and keyboard is wireless but there is no OS, CPU or storage capability. The Redfly usually sells for about $399.00, but if you purchase before October 31, the cost is only $199.00. While this seems a good deal for those with PDAs who want flexibility, let’s not forget that netbooks are getting less expensive as well.

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Facebook version 2 for iPhone hits App Store

Posted by Andru Edwards
Categories: Apple, Cell Phones, Handhelds, Internet, Software

If you’re into Facebook, and you own an iPhone, you’ll be pleased to know that Facebook version 2 for iPhone is now available on the App Store. The original Facebook app had been referred to as “Facebook Lite” by many a user, specifically because there were very few interactions with the service that you could do on the phone, when compared to the full web experience. Not one to sit on their laurels, the Facebook team got to work on this new version, and has packed in a plethora of new features:

• Address book lookup
• Facebook Chat
• People Search
• Message Search
• Message Attachments
• Notifications
• Photo Tags
• Faster photo uploads
• Friend Requests

Those are the ones that caught our eye, but there are even a few more than what we listed, including a new UI, and a bunch of bug fixes. Definitely some good stuff, other App Store developers might wanna take notice of a full-blown app done right by studying this release, seriously. Go hit the App Store to grab Facebook version 2, it’s free. Oh, and feel free to hit me up on Facebook.

Read More | Facebook iTunes Link

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Apple readying CDMA iPhone?

Posted by Andru Edwards
Categories: Apple, Cell Phones, Handhelds, Rumors

The rumor mill has been buzzing today with whispers that Apple may be readying a CDMA version of the iPhone, which would have EVDO support. So, when would this one be announced? Apparently, at MacWorld 2009 in January. Unfortunately, we are gonna have to call shenanigans on this one. After all, Verizon Wireless was supposed to get the iPhone originally, but were too wrapped up in a traditional cell carrier mindset to see that it would be a boon to their business. Then, AT&T came in and signed a multi-year exclusivity contract in the USA. Plus, it’s not like Apple needs more distribution for the iPhone to make it a success, it’s doing just fine. We think they’d rather focus their iPhone staff on the next iteration of the phone, rather than going sideways to make one that will work on Verizon’s network. Sure, we could be wrong, but...nah...we don’t think so.

Read More | 9to5Mac

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Text Messaging While Driving Verboten in CA

Posted by Sheila Franklin
Categories: Cell Phones, Handhelds, Transportation

The Governator signed a bill in July that requires Californians to use hands free devices when driving and using a cell phone. He has now gone one step further by banning text messaging while driving. The SB28 makes drivers keep their “hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road,” Schwarzenegger said in a written statement. Other states have already adopted the law and considering the statistics about how dangerous the practice is, we hope they all do.

Read More | SF Gate

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Ultimate Geek Pen

Posted by Sheila Franklin
Categories: Handhelds, Misc. Tech

This is the pen that no self-respected geek should do without. Twist the tip of it one way and it’s a ballpoint. Turn it the other way and it becomes a PDA stylus. Press on the top to turn on the laser pointer. There is also a UV light and flexible flashlight on the clip. At a size of 5 1/4-inches long, the Ultimate Geek Pen comes with batteries for $8.95, a perfect gift for your buds or colleagues.

Read More | Archie McPhee

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SAIC Finds Radiation Leaks in MP4 Players

Posted by Sheila Franklin
Categories: Handhelds, Portable Audio / Video

Think twice before investing in an overseas MP4 Player. The Shanghai Administration for Industry and Commerce has released a report that claims that 15 batches of MP4 players emit high levels of radiation. Some of the models included are the CMD V68 MP4 Player by Shenzhen Meiyin Digital Communication Equipment Company and the Cube players produced by Shenzhen Oudu Lifang Digital Technology Company. The report says that in a total of 20 batches, they had a pass rate of only 25%.

Read More | China Tech News

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