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Straight Talk launches
Thanks in part to the recession gripping most areas of the US, wireless providers have been lowering pricing across the board. In the race to offer the cheapest wireless service in the US, Tracfone subsidiary Straight Talk has jumped into the pack with its $45 unlimited talk/text plan. Not to be outdone, they're even generous enough to throw in 30 MB of data usage. Though the device options consist of a Motorola RAZR V3a,...Blog Article
Russian Android phone
The HighScreen PP5420 has been around for a bit, running Windows Mobile 6.1. You can check out full specs and some sexy photos over at mobinova's product page for Ice, as the phone is called. It has a 3Mp camera with a secondary cam for video calling, 3G and a 3” WQVGA TFT-LCD touch screen. But what makes this device interesting is the navigation pad below the screen. The touch screen is supplemented by a touch screen--the second being OLED....Blog Article
Android/Archos release date
It seems like I've been waiting Android-powered MID from Archos for a long time. It's really only been a few months since I first posted on it but it's an exciting prospect and we haven't been given anything but text bites to tide us over. Of course all Android fans are curious to see how the OS will stand up outside of the mobile phone context. We're all waiting for more on the netbook front, and hopefully the Skytone will not disappoint. The...Video
Samsung Omnia Lite Hands-On
Noah gets some time with the junior member of Samsung's new Omnia Trio: Omnia Lite.Blog Article
My nitty gritty Hero post
While I'm definitely not tired of HTC's Hero, I needed to write about a couple of other things real quick before coming back at you with the full specs and PR photos. We can speculate on the carrier and talk about Sense later. This post is about the hardware. Folks looking for this probably want to get straight to the menu, so let's do it; straight dope, no filler. Well, no more verbiage, anyway. Processor: Qualcomm® MSM7200A™, 528...Blog Article
How will the US Hero differ?
An official press release, seen here, states that "The HTC Hero will be available to people across Europe in July and in Asia later in the summer. A distinct North American version will be available later in 2009." So what will be so different about the American version of the phone?About six minutes into my first video from a sit-down with HTC's CIO, Horace Luke, he mentions that the company is working on hashing out the Teflon coating...GadgetDog
LiveDroid: try Android easily
LiveDroid is not the first Android live-spin project, but it's the first one I've tried out. You can check out the Japanese project page here, or directly download the iso from this link (a new page or tab will open - just wait and you'll be prompted to save the file). All you need to do is burn the iso file to a DVD and boot 'er up! Leave a comment with your configuration and results if you want to help the project. I've never heard of a...Video
Samsung Omnia 2 Hands-On
Will it come to Verizon eventually? That'd be cool - Samsung Omnia 2, unlocked version, hands-on with Noah from PhoneDog dot comBlog Article
iPhone: Fotochat app blows
Seriously, I thought someone was pulling my leg when I saw this. The most featured new function on the recently released Fotochat iPhone app is something called, “Blow your Love.” Yikes. Okay, well that got my attention. Here’s the scoop: Turns out the app plugs into the Fotochat dating community, allowing users to blow into the microphone end of their iPhones to find nearby Fotochatters — based on age, city and profile — who also just blew into...Blog Article
BlackBerry Tour Roundup 2nd Ed
The BlackBerry Tour news continues today, with an interesting reversal of policy on Verizon's part. Those frustrated by Big Red's decision to allow pre-ordering for new customers only can rest easy (and turn on their computers), as the company officially reversed the policy and is allowing existing subscribers to take advantage of the pre-ordering goodness. Pricing is set at $199.99 after mail-in rebate, and can be ordered beginning...Blog Article
Hero FCC docs hint at AT&T
Speculation regarding which carrier will launch Hero in the US led most of us to the Sprint conclusion. But as Engadget Mobile reports, FCC filings indicate the device utilizes the 1900 and 850MHz bands. These are the frequencies required for an AT&T data plan. I'm reluctant to say this, but we're probably all thinking it anyway: is Android ready to challenge the iPhone directly? Looking at the devices currently known to run on Google's OS,...Blog Article
Zer01 Mobile launches
It's one thing to inform the public that you've launched your product, but it's another thing when that product actually becomes available to the masses. Zer01 Mobile, the startup that rocked CTIA 2009 earlier this year, officially "launched" yesterday. For $79.99, one can get unlimited nationwide calling via VoIP, unlimited messaging, unlimited data, and international calling to 40 countries for an extra $10. Add on the...Video
Samsung Jet Unboxing
Samsung says their Jet in smarter than your smartphone. Is it? Dunno, but Noah thought it looked pretty cool.Video
Samsung Jack (AT&T) - Unboxing
Blackjack beget Blackjack II beget ... JACK! Samsung and AT&T's new Windows Mobile smartphone out of the box with Noah from PhoneDog dot com.Video
