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Author Fareed MahdiFareed Mahdi is a veteran of the high end handset business. Over the last several years he has been on the lookout for the latest technology and making it available to the market, including sourcing products from Hong Kong and Europe. His passion is in working with his customers to determine their exacting mobile needs and then delivering solutions. Currently he is based out of Toronto Canada where he is an independent consultant.

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i-mate comeback with avengence!!

i-mate comeback with avengence!!
i-mate has just announced two new devices which will be released in the upcoming months and add to their new lineup!  First up we have the Ultimate 9502. The 9502 has a slide-out keyboard similar to HTC phones. Specs: Windows Mobile 6 Professional Quad-Band GSM 3 Megapixel camera and VGA camera for Video calling GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth 400 Mhz Processor Next up we have the Ultimate 8502: Specs: Windows Mobile 6...

HTC Mystery device coming soon?

HTC Mystery device coming soon?
A new HTC Smartphone with a vertical slider is coming soon. The phone will offer a VGA resolution display and but also be very small in size. Currently the only VGA phones from HTC are the HTC Universal and X7500 both of which are very BIG in size. It is nice to see that finally HTC is going to make smaller devices with high resolution displays. Windows Mobile 6 Standard (Smartphone Edition) VGA Resolution (640 x 480) Micro SD...

The $25,000 Nokia N95

The $25,000 Nokia N95
If diamonds are a girl's best friend, the exclusive limited edition diamond Nokia N95 will definitely fit the bill!  The device is covered with 18K white gold with 325 diamonds.  Only 10 were made and perks of the N95 include a year of free International concierge service, along with a free year of mobile address book security.  So if you can't decide between the new car or the boat, there is always Amosu Luxury phones...

WIMP; Where is my Phone?

WIMP; Where is my Phone?
WIMP is a great new application for Windows Mobile phones which have a built in GPS receiver. Let’s say your phone gets stolen and you have no idea where it is, No Problem you have WIMP!! When you first use the program you have to enter in a pincode and a friend’s phone number. If someone steals your phone and puts in there SIM this program will automatically send a text msg informing you of the new number. Now that you have the new number of...

The AT&T Tilt is finally here!!

The AT&T Tilt is finally here!!
The Tilt the latest Windows Mobile device from AT&T and offers an extensive list of features. The Tilt is also known as the HTC Kaiser and HTC TyTN II. The excellent specs along with the “tilt” up display make it very unique and innovative. The Tilt is available now through AT&T for only $299.99 (After mail in rebates) and with a new service agreement. Without contract the phone is $549.99. AT&T also has the following data plans for...

iPhonesimfree.com releases software unlocks!

iPhonesimfree.com releases software unlocks!
For a while now there has been buzz over the net about an iPhone software unlock solution but nothing was available until now. The people over at iPhonesimfree.com have successfully unlocked the iPhone using a software program. Before this the only way to unlock your iPhone consisted of opening up the phone and soldering to the motherboard. iPhonesimfree.com is offering unlock codes to resellers but the minimum quantity is starts at 50 with...

HP introduces 2 new Windows Mobile 6 devices!

HP introduces 2 new Windows Mobile 6 devices!
HP has just announced two new devices that they will be released by the end of the year; the IPAQ 600 and 900 series. The 600 series will have a numeric keypad while the 900 series will have a QWERTY keyboard. The 600 series has a unique touch scroll wheel built in the keypad, not sure how good it works but only time will tell. Both phones will have the following specifications but are not 100% confirmed as of yet.   Specs:...

Windows Mobile LG KS20 Coming Soon!

Windows Mobile LG KS20 Coming Soon!
Previously at 3GSM a LG Windows Mobile device was shown but not many details were given. It looked similar to the LG Prada but was running Windows Mobile 6 Professional. The LG KS20 will be unveiled at the upcoming IFA 2007 convention and reports state that it will be released in Q4 of this year. So far there is no news about it being Qaud-band GSM and since it will be released in Europe first it may only be Tri-band. Specifications:...

Motorola Q9M: Coming to a Verizon store near you!!!

Motorola Q9M: Coming to a Verizon store near you!!!
On August 22 the Motorola Q9M is being released for Verizon Wireless. The Q9M is similar to the Q9H but looks slightly different. The Q9M is Verizon branded and uses CDMA technology while the Q9H is GSM unlocked and unbranded. The Q9M has a red finish where as the Q9H is all black. There are rumors that the Verizon branded one will have a scroll wheel like in the previous Motorola Q but there is no scroll wheel on the Motorola Q9H?? The...

HTC Touch in-depth review - Introduction & Design

HTC Touch Introduction & Design
The new P3450 is the latest gadget from HTC and offers a new Touch technology never before seen on a Windows Mobile device. In competition with the iPhone, HTC has released their touch-technology called TouchFLO. Although both devices are similar, which is better phone? The Touch is smaller than the iPhone, weighs less and also comes SIM unlocked but does that make it better? What is the price difference between the Touch and iPhone? Will your...

HTC Shift sets pricing and is ready to take pre-orders!

HTC Shift sets pricing and is ready to take pre-orders!
The Shift is a completely new gadget from HTC and is the first device that offers both Windows Vista and Windows Mobile 6 in one small form factor. The shift has the same design concept as the HTC p4450 but is bigger in size. Hopefully the Shift is available before September just in time for back to school shopping!!   The HTC Shift will cost $1509.99 US and pre-order is available through Mobileplanet.com: Specifications for the...

GSM SIM cards with built in GPS.

GSM SIM cards with built in GPS.
Just a little while ago we started hearing talks about having built in memory on SIM cards. The SIM cards would start off by having 512 MB and 1GB memory, which sounded really exciting at the time.  But now that’s old news. A company by the name of “Blue Sky” has managed to fit a GPS receiver on a SIM card. It still isn't clear if this will be a separate chip that you swap out or if it will be incorporated with your existing SIM. Don’t...

iPhone update 1.01 released.

iPhone update 1.01 released.
Last week we reported that the iPhone had security vulnerabilities and that your personal data could easily be stolen through the Safari browser. Apple has just announced a new upgrade to resolve this issue and it can be easily downloaded using iTunes. To update to version 1.01 all you have to do is hit the “check for updates” button in iTunes and follow the easy install steps. The iPhone is configured to do weekly checks for updates so as...

New Samsung G-Series with 5 megapixel cameras!

New Samsung G-Series with 5 megapixel cameras!
Samsung has just announced two new headsets; G600 and G800. Both models will have a 5 megapixel camera with a slider form factor. Although there are already many new phones with 5 mega pixel cameras, these are the first two to come in such a small form-factor. The G800 has not yet been confirmed by Samsung even though pictures have been leaked on the Web. The front side of the phone reminds me of the LG chocolate while the back reminds me of...

Apple iPhone vulnerability issues.

Apple iPhone vulnerability issues.
A security firm by the name of Independent Security Evaluators has just made an announcement stating the iPhone’s security vulnerability. These researchers hacked the iPhone through the built in Safari browser by using either a WiFi connection or by directing the browser to a website. Through this vulnerability hackers can have access to all your personal information like your text messages, address book, voice mail and even call history....

Samsung i620 coming soon!

Samsung i620 coming soon!
Samsung has done it again!! If you think the Samsung Blackjack is awesome, think again. The Samsung i620 combines Windows mobile with what Samsung does best; slider phones!!  The i620 is coming out soon and it will be available in white and black. The i620 will be running Windows Mobile 6 Standard and will have built in WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP (Stereo over Bluetooth), micro SD expandable memory and 2 cameras; one will be 2...

HTC Kaiser coming to AT&T???

HTC Kaiser coming to AT&T???
The all new HTC Kaiser also known as the HTC P4550 is being released very soon and rumors are that AT&T will be offering it as the 8925. The Kaiser is similar to the P4350 and the Cingular 8525 but offers many new upgrades. The phone will offer the standard HTC features like Windows Mobile 6, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, QWERTY keyboard and a QVGA display but more interestingly it will offer built in GPS and a flip up screen. The flip up screen is...

HTC X7500 in-depth review - Introduction & Design

HTC X7500 Introduction & Design
The HTC Advantage is one of the latest Pocket PC’s from HTC and should not be considered a PPC but UMPC (Ultra Mobile Personal Computer). HTC is entering the UMPC market in the near future, and this is their first attempt to release a device which is not just a PPC or Smartphone. HTC is soon releasing their newest device the HTC SHIFT. The Shift will offer Windows Vista, slide out QWERTY keyboard, fingerprint scanner, 7 inch display. Although...

First computer generated photo of the HTC Omni

First computer generated photo of the HTC Omni
I was able to find the first computer generated pictures of the much anticipated HTC OMNI!!  HTC has not confirmed the specifications for this device yet, but here is what I think: 400 MHz processor at least if not more. GPS WiFi b/g Quadband GSM HSDPA/EDGE Expandable memory Bluetooth 2.0 VGA out like we saw in the HTC X7500 This is just a computer generated picture and the final product may look very different. There is...

HTC Touch vs. Apple iPhone???

HTC Touch vs. Apple iPhone???
The HTC Touch and Apple iPhone are both very similar devices, but at the same time very different. I have compiled a list of pros and cons for both to see which one is better for YOU!! Apple iPhone HTC Touch Runs OSX Runs Windows Mobile 6 Only available with AT&T Sim unlocked for Worldwide use 5 and 8 GB available 1 GB, 4 GB, and SDHC available Good on screen keyboard Keyboard same as before,...

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