Cell phone accessories

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Carbon Diem application

With LBS (location based services) becoming more effective and pervasive on cell phones, a London-based start up recently launched a new mobile application, called Carbon Diem that uses GPS to calculate your carbon footprint. Using GPS tracking to gage your speed, the software determines whether you are walking, driving or flying and uses this information along with miles covered to figure out your environmental impact. The developer’s algorithm...

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CES 2009: Palm Pre Intro

The unveiling of the Palm Pre at CES 2009 - everything from a run down of the specs to the thinking behind how consumers will use the new device.

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Skype unveils cell apps at CES

Some juicy VOIP news at CES.Skype just introduced its first version for Intel-based mobile internet devices, plus a new lite version (which, notably, is available for T-Mobile’s G1).The new Skype-for-your-mobile software enables free voice and video calls to Skypers all over the world, and offers calls to landlines and mobiles at dirt cheap rates. Users also get IM, group IM, SMS, call forwarding, voicemail and “presence” (so you can see when...

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CES 2009: BlackBerry 8900

Joni from Let's Talk stopped by the BlackBerry Booth during the CES show to get a closer look at the thinnest full-QWERTY BlackBerry available to date: The Curve 8900.

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Truphone integrates Skype

Skype, I tried to wait for you. I waited (and waited, and waited) for you to show up on the iPhone. Then I got my VOIP-lovin’ heart swept away by Truphone. I was pretty pleased with this Skype alternative, but this recent news made my heart skip a beat.The company just announced Skype-integration for iPhone and iPod Touch. So Truphone-to-Skype communications are free, and iPhone users without internet access can also use Truphone Anywhere to...

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HTC T-Mobile Shadow

Technology: GSMLikely Carrier: T-MobileExpected: Q1 2009 The HTC Shadow from T-Mobile has been redesigned and updated to Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system. Key features include a sure-type style keypad, Wifi, faster processor, unlimited HotSpot calling, microSD slot good for up to 8GB, stereo Bluetooth,  HTML browser and a 2.0 megapixel camera with video capture capability.

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PSP Unboxing

Apple claims iPod Touch is the mobile gaming platform of the future. Is it? GadgetDog from PhoneDog.com puts the iTouch to the test vs the Sony PSP. First up? Unboxing our new PSP-3000.

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Palm Pre as iPhone killer?

O. M. G. — Has an actual iPhone killer finally (FINALLY) been introduced? And from Palm, no less. PALM?? (It's about time. The company has sorely lacked a real smartphone contender since the debut of the ancient Treo.)Indeed, the rumors are true. Everyone was gabbing about Palm possibly introducing a new hifalutin’ gizmo, which they did this morning at a press conference at CES. Okay, without further ado, I’d like to present the new Palm...

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1st Palm Pre picture from CES

Can one device really bring Palm back from the dead?  If so, this may be the device that brings Palm back as people at the show are comparing it to an iPhone with a slide-out keyboard.  We'll have many more images and information on the new Palm Pre coming very soon... Thanks to Joni at LetsTalk for providing the image and update

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Palm Pre - Live Launch Stream

Ex-Apple Guy Rejuvinates Palm with Pre? Dude. Looks really good. Noah wasn't there but he got all excited watching the Web coverage. His initial thoughts on the Palm (maybe) renaissance ... led by an ex-Apple guy and looking very iPhone meets Android.

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The Logic Bolt

Logic Wireless debuted a show stopper this year for everyone sick of having to tote presentations on a laptop - the first viable "projector phone." The Logic Bolt, which originally debuted under another name last year and has been re-dubbed, is the perfect answer to complicated slide show presentation set ups - with the phone, you simply dim the lights and project...not bad. Of course, the GSM quad band candy bar device only gets 2-3 hours...

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CES 2009: Nokia 7510

More news from Nokia!  The 7510 will launch later this month at T-Mobile.  This new clamshell device comes loaded with a 2MP camera, LED flash, digital music player, and FM radio.  Users will also enjoy using new "XpressOn-covers" that allow for you to change the style and color of your phone at anytime.    Find out more about this upcoming device from Nokia's press release here.

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SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone

Sling Media demo'd their iPhone-ready version of SlingPlayer Mobile -- too bad Apple won't yet let them sell it via the App Store. Soon, we hope, Sling Heads. Noah checks it out from MacWorld 2009.

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CES 2009: Sony Ericsson C510

Adding to their popular line of Cyber-shot™ camera phones, Sony Ericsson announced the C510 as their most affordable to date.  With not only a 3.2 megapixel camera, the C510 comes equipped with Sony Ericsson's new Smile Shutter™ technology.     Smile Shutter™ technology is able to "detect a person’s smile and immediately takes the photo".  And that's not all; the C510 has numerous other forms...

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CES 2009: Nokia E63

With our friend and editor Joni from Let's Talk at the CES show, we expect some hands-on and in-depth coverage throughout the day.  Until then, we wanted to keep you posted on some major press releases coming from your favorite cell phone manufacturers. Announced by Nokia this morning, the E63 messaging smartphone device will be available for purchase as an unlocked phone from "various retail channels" including the NokiaUSA...