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This Might Just be the Helio Ocean 2

Is this the Helio Ocean 2? According to someone on the Helio City forums who grabbed this screenshot from a since-removed YouTube video, yes. Is Helio even going to be around long enough to release another version of the Ocean? We'll see, but I'm not placing any bets one way or the other. But the fact that this shot makes the phone look very similar (and just as thick) as the original doesn't make me optimistic. [Helio City via Engadget]

11:23 AM on Mon Jun 23 2008
By Adam Frucci
2,887 views, 14 comments

Latest by n/a: i saw a guy holding the new ocean 2 at a department store this weekend. we were both in line, and i caught a glance of the phone. We talked about it, but he wouldn't show it to me. Based more »

helio ocean 2

Is This the Helio Ocean 2?

Engadget got their hands on a Helio Ocean 2 shot, and it looks quite similar to the sketch we saw on the FCC site a while back. If this is it, it's still rounded and dual-sliding like the first, but supposedly has various upgrades like a 3-megapixel camera, 1GB internal storage, 30FPS video recording and a touch-sensitive D-Pad. We're not sure how we feel about that touch sensitive part—most TS D-Pads we've used have been kinda awful—but we can't wait for the final version. [Engadget Mobile]

2:47 PM on Wed May 28 2008
By Jason Chen
3,177 views, 16 comments

Latest by AdMan: @ WesTheYeti Ocean came out first and was already black with a silver ring. look at the current one. Its of no surprise slimming it down was going to happen. HELIO HAD SILVER RING WITH BLACK SURAFACE FIRST! more »

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Helio Ocean 2 Hits FCC, First Impression is Same-Old Same-Old

The FCC has just leaked this image of Helio's Ocean 2. How do we know that? Well, it's carrying an OZ2 model and OZ was the alternative moniker of the original Helio Ocean. We can't tell much else from the drawing, such as whether the Mark 2 Ocean will have the dual slider of its older brother, but we can see the body design will remain true to the original. However, having been overly impressed by the original, we're sure this baby is going to kick ass whenever it does land. [FCC via Crunch Gear]

6:30 PM on Sat Mar 29 2008
By Haroon Malik
11,223 views, 15 comments

Latest by toyotaboy: I'm slightly dissapointed by ocean. They made all sorts of claims of constant updates to new features and software, and so far all I've seen besides the youtube program is a bunch of stealing from third party developers (namely more »

opera mini

Opera Mini Browser Now on Helio Ocean, Officially

Sure, with a little third-party app hacking you've been able to get Opera running on some Helio phones for a while. But today Helio and Opera have released Opera Mini in what's the first official deployment of the tiny browser by a US service provider. Apparently Helio listened to their enthusiast community and then worked to tailor the software. Press release below the screenshots.
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9:01 AM on Wed Mar 19 2008
By Kit Eaton
2,951 views, 16 comments

Latest by n/a: If you are looking for customer service, Helio is NOT the company for you. Been a loyal customer of another provider for the past 5 years. When I saw the $99 deal I had to switch. Now that I need more »

helio youtube 2 hands-on

Helio's YouTube 2.0 Client Hands-on and Impressions (Verdict: It's Good)

YouTube and Helio aren't strangers in the least, but compared with the iPhone's gorgeous implementation, Helio's first version was found to be a little lacking. No more. The latest release, available today, bumps Helio up onto the same tier as Apple's offering. Here's what we think. More »

9:00 AM on Wed Dec 12 2007
By Jason Chen
6,461 views, 24 comments

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Helio Offers Unlimited Service for $99/Month, Refurbed Ocean for $99

Good news for people thinking of picking up a Helio Ocean: Helio has lowered its rates for its all-in plans, giving you all-you-can-eat service for $99 a month. It's also starting to offer refurbished phones through the Helio Refreshed service, with the Ocean now available refurbed for a mere $99. That's a pretty awesome deal for one of our favorite phones seeing it lists for $295 new. [Helio via Electronista]

12:47 PM on Mon Nov 12 2007
By Adam Frucci
3,871 views, 20 comments

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AT&T's Dual-Sliding Pantech Duo In the Wild

The Pantech Duo, seen previously as the Helio Ocean, has just been spotted in the wild by a tipster. He takes some sample shots next to his V3xx RAZR, which should give you a good idea of how large it is in comparison. If it's as thick as the Ocean, prepare to be either appalled or flattered when your friends comment on your third testicle. [Update, added side shot] More »

4:20 PM on Wed Sep 19 2007
By Jason Chen
9,686 views, 8 comments

smaller is better

Sizemodo: Helio Fin vs. Ocean vs. iPhone vs. HTC Touch

Here's how the Helio Fin, the thinnest clamshell in the US, stacks up against other equally thin phones. As you can see, it's pretty much the same thickness as the iPhone, which is amazing since the Fin actually flips open. It's slightly thinner than the HTC Touch, and is dwarfed by the bulge-tastic Helio Ocean. More Sizemodo after the jump. More »

1:47 PM on Thu Aug 16 2007
By Jason Chen
16,502 views, 19 comments

Latest by n/a: Here's the thing.I love the helio ocean. I love my 100 a month unlimeted everything plan. BUT...the ocean doesnt roam in Europe!!!like what gives? I dont want to have to buy a new phone and a new phone plan just more »

surprises

The Helio Fin is a Magnesium-Cased Samsung Ultra Flip Phone!

Holy crap. The Helio Fin is the company's first clamshell, and is built on Samsung Ultra phone DNA. As such, it's only 11.4mm thick, and hot damn, it's the only one made of magnesium. It's also the only Helio handset to have Garmin turn-by-turn GPS software on it, although you'll have to rent it to a sick tune of $3 a day. (Bleh!) The cameraphone is a generous 3MP, however.

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9:00 AM on Wed Aug 15 2007
By Brian Lam
5,788 views, 17 comments

Latest by norfizzle: Wow, well unfortunately there's not much i can say about that. I certainly hope that your issue gets resolved quickly. I work retail, not corporate, so i couldn't give you any more info than what you already know. just checked back more »

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Custom Apps Now Possible on Helio Ocean (Opera Mini)

Not only is the iPhone getting its third-party cherry popped, the Helio Ocean is now running third-party apps now as well. The first proof of concept app is Opera Mini, the smallish browser from Opera that lets even lousy phones browse like a star. To get it to work on your Ocean (even though the default Ocean browser is just fine for us), just follow the directions on Heliocity. After you're done, you may want to check to see how you can support them to get even cooler apps on the Ocean. [Heliocity]

3:48 PM on Fri Aug 3 2007
By Jason Chen
8,582 views, 8 comments

Latest by n/a: We have started loading the Opera Mini in all our of our Helio Oceans for free. You can check it out at www.heliobuy.com . It's a must have browser and with the installation, it's a snap. more »

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Helio Adds YouTube Features, New MySpace App

We told you the YouTube on Helio's 3G was free now, but they've gone and added a couple more features to it since Monday. First, Helio users can record videos on their Oceans and upload them to Helio Album. Why's that cool? Because if you configure your Helio Album correctly, it can push those videos to YouTube and Flickr (for pictures, we're assuming). More »

3:40 PM on Fri Jul 6 2007
By Jason Chen
3,030 views, 6 comments

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Helio's 3G YouTube Access Now Free

Helio originally wanted to charge a few bucks a month for YouTube, but in response to the iPhone's free access, they're doing it free, too. And that's over 3G, so it'll be fast where ever you have EVDO coverage. See? One-up-manship can be beneficial for all. Oh, did I mention that you can upload your Helio vids to YouTube? It ain't the slickest phone out there, but it sure has legs.

10:10 PM on Mon Jul 2 2007
By Brian Lam
5,946 views, 30 comments

exclusive

Helio Fights Apple with Official YouTube Over 3G (and the Genius of the iPhone's 2.5G/WiFi)

Sky Dayton, who has been quoted several times in the last week in iPhone critique pieces, is officially putting a more powerful set of YouTube features on his 3g phones. Here comes the bloodbath. This is going to be complicated to explain, so sit down and listen up.
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3:58 PM on Thu Jun 21 2007
By Brian Lam
15,295 views, 39 comments

pop quiz

Helio Ocean: Do You Use the Keyboard or Dialpad?

We've got a bet going here about the Helio Ocean. I say Lam's a weirdo because he uses the numbers on the QWERTY keyboard to dial, and Lam says I'm a weirdo because I use the dialpad (the numbers) to dial. Both of us use the quick-lookup contacts from the start screen. More »

4:00 PM on Mon Jun 18 2007
By Jason Chen
4,573 views, 30 comments

delicious

Helio Ocean: The Cake

Our female-fearing cousins over at Kotaku are familiar with cakes made in the shape of their favorite things (games), but we don't often get the pleasure of eating our own gadgets. That's why this Helio Ocean cake made by a geeksugar reader is so sweet (heh). More »

1:40 PM on Tue May 29 2007
By Jason Chen
3,196 views, 10 comments

the hell is going on here

Fat Joe Reviews the Helio Ocean

What has the world come to? Why is Fat Joe trying to do our job and review the Helio Ocean? We're not going out and mackin' on the ladies and rapping it up. C'mon Fat Joe, stick to what you know! Wide scrizzle fo life. – Jason Chen More »

3:40 PM on Mon May 21 2007
By Jason Chen
4,008 views, 38 comments

ring-a-ding tones

DIY Helio Ocean Ringtones


The Ocean costs around $300, so the last thing you want is to be nickel and dimed for your ringtones. Luckily those crazy kids over at Heliocity figured out how to turn your MP3's into ringtones free of charge (it also works with MIDI or MMF files). More »

4:45 AM on Thu May 17 2007
By blongo3
11,145 views, 15 comments

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Ten Takes on the Helio Ocean

After scoring a few units of our own to play with, we talked about the Helio Ocean a ton last week—eventually posting an extensive features review that shouldn't be missed by anyone seriously considering a smartphone. More »

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3:30 PM on Wed May 16 2007
By Mark Wilson
4,277 views, 20 comments

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