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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
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
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
HulloMail replaces voicemail
Launching in the US on the Fourth of July, HulloMail will initially be available to Android users only. iPhone, Blackberry, and Windows Mobile device support will follow. HulloMail converts your voice mails to an MP3 and sends it as an attachment to your email account, making it compatible with IMAP and keeping you synched up. You won't need to change your number like Google Voice users, and if GV feels like overkill to you, HulloMail might be...Blog Article
T-Mobile's promotional plan
Maybe I'm the only one (oh wait, no, Congress thinks the same as well), but monthly cell phone bills are still entirely too high, even in 2009. Thanks to owning a BlackBerry (and the giant "data plan required" caveat that comes with it) I regularly pay upwards of $120 per month. Bitter? Me? Nah.Well, maybe I am a bit bitter, particularly when I look at T-Mobile's summer promotional plan, returning yet again this...Polls
Which myTouch should I get?
The T-Mobile myTouch 3G with Google will be available for pre-order on July 8th. I plan to be one of the first in the queue. The only problem is that I haven't decided on the only option. I'm not saying I'll go with the winning color here, but I'm curious what you all think. Merlot is the most distinctive, but white looks clean and flashy. Black is sleek and classy, and won't show grime. Maybe I should just plan on not getting my phone grimy....Blog Article
BlackBerry Tour Roundup
With July 12th around the corner, news about the BlackBerry Tour 9630 continues to circulate, and we're here to provide you with the most up-to-date information as it comes in. On today's news radar, Sprint announces a July 12th offering of the Tour, and Verizon Wireless decides to offer pre-ordering to new customers only. Fair? Cruel? You decide!Smashing the original July 20th rumor, Sprint, in a message on Twitter,...Blog Article
Android/Tegra team up?
If you're not familiar with Nvidia's Tegra chip, now would be a good time to tuck that name away somewhere in your memory banks. As Noah showed us at the Nvision 2008 show, Tegra brings Hi-Def video and resource hungry UIs to the end user with plenty of power to spare, thanks to the unit's low power consumption. If the buzz is to be believed, Tegra represents a new generation of mobile devices that challenge perceived performance of current...Blog Article
DIY: iPhone tripod mount
Man, I love DIY stuff. This one’s no exception. Given the fact that new 3G S owners have proven — in large numbers — to be vid-crazy, the following YouTube clip will be really handy for someone out there who’s trying to figure out how to mount their iPhones for shake-proof captures. Obviously, this isn’t intended to be a permanent case for the device (how would you stick this in your pocket??). But as a camera accessory, as opposed to a phone...Blog Article
BlackBerry Bold arrives in SK
It's safe to say that its been a while since the launch of the phone, but the BlackBerry Bold has finally landed on the shores of South Korea. Thanks to a modification of a former law that gave local manufacturers Samsung, LG, and Pantech a significant edge, the device will begin shipping in a localized form soon. Though the market is currently dominated with all kinds of devices and the extent to which a BlackBerry will penetrate...Blog Article
Run Android apps under Ubuntu
So you want to see what the Android fuss is about but don't want to ditch your contract or can't afford a new phone? Well you can try out an Android emulator on your Ubuntu computer, and it's really not too difficult. Marius Nestor has put together a super-easy tutorial for setting up an Android virtual device. It's basically a list if copy/paste commands, though you'll need to change your username and the directory if you prefer a simpler name...Blog Article
