November 18th 2008 |
Alltel and Samsung join hands to introduce a phone with wide range of colors, Samsung SCH-r600 or also known as Samsung Hue II. It earned it’s name due to the Fastap Press-to-Experience keys that make for faster composition of text messages. It combines six one-touch, easy-access keys with a standard alphanumeric keypad, giving you quick access to services and apps.
Specs wise, the Hue II sports a 2.2-inch screen, A-GPS, Bluetooth, music player with dedicated control keys, 2 megapixel camera that can take both photos and videos, email app, 54MB of internal memory that is further expandable with microSD cards. The device measures 3.8×1.9×0.7 inches and has a weight of 3.4 ounces. The Samsung Hue II for Alltel is available now for US$39.99, after online discounts and a mail-in rebate along with a two-year service agreement. The Hue II sales package includes a range of colored faceplates for the device
November 18th 2008 |
After version 1.3 of Facebook available last week, it was the turn of version 1.5 to talk about it. FaceBook for BlackBerry version 1.5 is targeted for a January 2009 release, and will include the deeper integration with Facebook while maintaining the unique push features offered in current application.
New features in Facebook 1.5 for BlackBerry include:
Access & Manage Facebook Phone Book - view friends phone numbers, request friends phone numbers, publish your phone number and even add numbers to your BlackBerry address book.
New Account Creation - create a new Facebook account directly from your BlackBerry.
Facebook Birthday & BlackBerry Calendar Link - automatically import & link friends birthdays to your BlackBerry Calendar.
Facebook Event Calendar & Blackberry Calendar Link - save Facebook events into your BlackBerry Calendar. Facebook events will be a different color and an event reminder notification can even be set up.
Facebook version 2.0 is also in the works, but that is scoped for later in the year as part of BIS 2.7, along with newer versions of the Flickr and MySpace app
November 18th 2008 |
Telstra today announced the addition of the full touch-screen Samsung F480T to its Next G™ mobilehandset range. Telstra Product Management said the handset was available exclusively to Telstra customers until 31 December 2008 and offers a great mobile media, photographic and web browsing experience powered by an innovative touch screen user interface. Samsung F480T’s brushed aluminium body, bundled premium leather case and vivid 2.8 inch LCD screen give this handset a premium look. The handset’s credit-card sized fascia and slim 12mm depth add to the appeal.
It’s no slouch in the features department either. The Samsung F480T boasts a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash and autofocus, image stabilizer, and face-detection capabilities. The handset’s outstanding ability to capture quality pictures in a variety of environments means you can leave your standalone camera at home. [Read More…]
November 18th 2008 |
AT&T Exclusive touch screen design! The LG INCITE is a global 3G smartphone for simultaneous voice and data on the nation’s fastest 3G network. Word on the street is that AT&T stores will be ordering the LG Incite as of this Thursday.
If the rumored specs hold up, we’re looking at a WQVGA display, 3-megapixel cam, 3.6Mbps HSDPA, and Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional. It is going be sold to the tune of $299.99 on contract before a $100 mail-in rebate on a Visa gift card.
November 17th 2008 |
Motorola announces the new MOTO VE240 phone which will arrive soon to Cricket Communications and Metro PCS Communications. Moto V240 candy bar – comes with integrated MP3 player complete with dedicated music keys as well as a built-in ‘high audio’ speakerphone.
The full music experience is enjoyed with MOTO VE240’s MP3 player with a dedicated music key, 4GB of optional removable memory, high audio speakerphone and USB 2.0 full-speed technology for fast file transfers from a PC² (optional cable required). Through Stereo Bluetooth wireless technology, MOTO VE240 makes it easy for users to enjoy high-fidelity sound when paired with compatible Bluetooth-enabled headsets. The Motorola MOTO VE240 retails for $89.99 after a $30 instant rebate.
