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lg
LG's GD910 Watch Phone Hits UK in August
LG's finally set a date on their GD910 touchscreen watch phone, and it ain't July, like Akihabara News said. According to T3, it's in August, and will be exclusive to Orange for a little while. [T3] -
dell
Is Dell Working On An Android Smartphone?
Is this Dell's first cellphone? That is at least what one man and his blurry camera seem to think. More » -
image cache
Pay Attention to the Road Please, Sir
This taxi driver in Hong Kong has somewhere between six and eight cellphones on his dash. Maybe he just uses phones people leave in the back? [Holygadzooks Flickr] -
zune phone
Microsoft's Prepping Advertising for Zune-On-Phone Software
Adweek is claiming that Microsoft's "pink", which was code for the Zune Phone/Zune on Cellphone project, is in the looking-for-advertiser stage. This probably means it's getting pretty close (months, not years) to shipping. More » -
Idou
Sony Ericsson Idou Smartphone Appears With Whopping 12 Megapixel Camera
Set to debut in Europe this October, the Sony Ericsson Idou is a full-touchscreen smartphone with a 3.5-inch display and GPS. More »
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By Odelia LeeComment by TheCrudMan: Oh boy 12 megapixels! I guess I'll just chuck my DSLR in the trash now, it only has 9... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Dumb criminals
If You Steal Somebody's iPhone and Don't Know How to Use It, You'll Go to Jail
Shoe designer Sayaka Fukuda was mugged by two men who made off with her purse and iPhone. After reporting it to police, she noticed a strange email in her outbox. Guess what happened next? More » -
motorola
This Rugged Motorola Corporate Has Buttons You Can Actually Click While Wearing Gloves
Despite this giant corporate phone's ruggedness, push to talk, camera and barcode scanner, it is unremarkable. But I am excited to see it has buttons you can use while you wear gloves. Rare! [Motorola via BGR] -
yahoo phone
Yahoophone Canned On Advice Of New CEO's College Daughter
Valleywag just discovered that Yahoo (with Motorola and AT&T) was working on a Yahoo Phone with Yahoo apps, but canned it partially because new CEO's college-aged daughter preferred another phone instead. [Valleywag]
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By Jason ChenComment by Thats Dr Bear to You: Also reads: "Yahoophone Canned on Advice on Common Sense. I don't know if I'm in the majority or minority on... 7 Responses | Other threads
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cordless phones
Why Obama Doesn't Use a Cordless Phone (And Neither Should You)
I hate cordless phones. So when Gizmodo reader ournextcontestant asked why Obama was using a corded phone instead of a cordless phone in this photo, I felt it was our duty to explain. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by The Magnificen7: I'm pretty sure the White House would never ever lose power. I was just thinking today though... what does this man... 25 Responses | Other threads
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tivo
TiVo Gets Text Message Scheduling via kwiry
kwiry, the web application which enables commands via text messaging, has now added support for TiVo Scheduling. The service is open to any phone capable of texting and no web connection is needed. More »
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Comment by jiffy: I have used TiVo's online scheduling on my blackberry twice in the past month, it is quite useful. One problem with... 3 Responses | Other threads
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palm
Palm Pre Full Video Tours
Here's a complete video tour of the new Palm Pre showing how it was made, finger navigation, menus, web browser, media player and more. Check back frequently as we upload videos. More »
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Comment by admoseremic: Wow. Not too bad. Seems like most COMs these days rip off the iPhone in one way or... 21 Responses | Other threads
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iphone
Apple Patent Shows Nifty Keyboard Gestures for the iPhone
While many non-imminent Apple patents can edge into the realm of wishful thinking, this one is pretty doable: useful little gestures for the iPhone, which are received over the phone's onscreen keyboard. More » -
saving lives
Modded Cell Phone Analyzes Blood to Detect HIV, Malaria, and More
Scientists at UCLA modded an ordinary phone into a portable blood analyzer that can detect diseases at a very low cost. The hack could save lives in poorer areas that can't afford expensive equipment. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by BeautifulAgony: The basic concept only uses a cellphone because of the ability to write an app for the operating system. Once... 3 Responses | Other threads
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nokia
Nokia E63 Available for Pre-Order for $500
Amazon is now listing Nokia's BlackBerry-ish QWERTY E63 phone as available for pre-order. The unlocked 3G phone can be reserved for $500, though there's no word on release date. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by yuriydee: "The E63, based on the E71, already dropped in Europe" which one is "dropped". and what is "dropped"? 3 Responses | Other threads
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nokia
Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Appears on the FCC with 3G Support
The flashy Nokia 5800 XpressMusic all the pop stars were into popped up on the FCC's site with a nice little treat: built-in 3G support for its US release. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by dragon:ONE: Does *any* phone/device in the US need 3G? The United States has poor coverage for 3G, so why really even have... 4 Responses | Other threads
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patents
New Nokia Smartphone Patent Features Swiveling Widescreen and QWERTY
A new patent from Nokia shows a pretty interesting new design: a full widescreen that can swivel behind a QWERTY keyboard so only half the screen is visible. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by darkstar: Remind me again why this is better than a slider? I personally don't see a use for a wide screen... 6 Responses | Other threads
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android
The Top 10 Android App Downloads: Pac-Man Pronounced King of Apps
Analysts Medialets found the top Android apps based on downloads, rating, and number of comments. It's a slightly limited mix of games, social networking, and audio tools, but Android's still just a baby. More » -
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Giz Tip: Don't Hire A Hit Man via Text Message
Oklahoma native and rebellious speller Tonia Mullins, in a spectacular act of self-incrimination, used text messages to contact a hit man to "take care" of her lover's wife. Mullins conspired with her beau, Army soldier Michael Andrew Crawford, to have the poor Mrs. Crawford killed and her insurance money used to buy Mullins and her beau a nice house. Thankfully, Mullins was far too stupid to actually hurt anybody, and the text messages are absolutely priceless. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Toshie: "English-like language they speak in Oklahoma"? Do you also refer to OK as one of those 'fly-over states'? 11 Responses | Other threads
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By Brian LamComment by 92BuickLeSabre: So who is up for turning this into a meet-up? Going and getting a drink after seeing the exhibit perhaps? 15 Responses | Other threads
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iphone apps
Hands-On With Newber, The Location-Aware Call Redirector For Your iPhone
Think of Newber as sort of a location-aware GrandCentral call directing service that lives on your iPhone and can forward calls automatically to whatever landline is closest to your location. Other features, like being able to swap phones in the middle of a conversation, making and receiving calls from a "Newber" number and automatically sending all incoming calls to voicemail are super neat, but it's missing a few features that the older and free-er GrandCentral service provides. More » -
cellphones
iRiver Cell Phone Is Pure Aluminum and Touchscreen Goodness
While everyone is trying to emulate the iPhone's look, iRiver keeps playing their own metallic tune: Following the design of the beautiful Spinn—although more conservative than their experimental products—the new iRiver cellphone also has a brushed metal look, featuring both a pad as a controlling device and a large touchscreen, which supports handwriting recognition and multiple dictionaries. More » -
cell phones
Sony Ericsson Claims 20MP Photography, HD Video Recording in 2012 Phones
At the behest of Sony Ericsson, the newest, dumbest megapixel war is officially upon us — and this time it's in cell phones. In an ambitious presentation about the future of handset technology, the company made a point of throwing out a target for 12-20MP for it's phone cameras, along with the capability to record HD video, to be met in 2012. We've seen that compact HD video recording is attractive and plausible, but years of relentless digital camera advertising has taught us that tons of megapixels does not a decent camera make. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by ichi1: yeah Apple you dont even have a 3.2mp camera in your phone, what the hell have you been doing !!!,... 2 Responses | Other threads
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gmail
Google Adding Text Messaging To Gchat in Gmail
Those of you who use Gchat through Gmail can now send text messages to mobile phones. The function is experimental, so you have to go to the Labs tab inside of Gmail's settings (or click on that little green flask icon) to turn it on. Your messages will appear as a 406 number—once you've sent a text through gmail, that'll be your specific number. AIM's had this feature for a while, so it's not surprising that Google would implement it as well. Text your friends! See how it goes! [Webmonkey]
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By Elaine ChowComment by El GoFo: where is it? can't find it anywhere.... :( 2 Responses | Other threads
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android
Sprint CEO: Android Is Not Good Enough for Sprint (Yet)
CEO Dan Hesse, whom you may remember from those classy black-and-white commercials on the teevee, recently told the National Press Club that as it stands, he doesn't think Android is "good enough to put the Sprint brand on it." Sure, he probably just meant that he'd like to see Android's kinks ironed out before Sprint puts out a handset of their own, since he has committed to support Google's OS in the future. It's a little surprising coming from Sprint, given their close ties with HTC, but once Android gets a little more polished, we're sure Sprint will jump into the fray. [Reuters]
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By Dan NosowitzComment by chorx: Is anybody in north America still using spring? Seriously? 4 Responses | Other threads
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convergence
Philips Luxe Bluetooth MP3 Player Is Simultaneously Bare-Bones and Feature-Packed
The sparkly, diamond-esque Philips Luxe mp3 player is a tale of contradictions. On the one hand, it's an mp3 player with a mere 2GB of memory, a scant 10 hours of battery life, a one-line LCD screen, and an expected price of around $90. On the other hand, it's a feature-packed Bluetooth 2.1 headset, providing 100 hours of standby time, an FM radio, and excellent sound quality. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by aR-Tard: I lol'd @ "post-econopocalyptic currency"... The BT earpiece part seems kinda nice..but doesn't that limit you to using only 1 side... 2 Responses | Other threads
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t-mobile g1
T-Mobile G1's POP3/IMAP Email Is Down
Over on the T-Mobile forums, there's a massive thread about the G1's totally borked POP3/IMAP email service. Looks like receiving, sending, and even just checking email results in a nasty connection error for just about everyone (one user estimates 95%). A T-Mobile representative posted in the thread, and while it looks like they're actively working on the problem, there doesn't seem to be a fix yet. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by G.Quagmire: I'm sorry, but how the F can this have been allowed to happen? There's no excuse for this and it... 4 Responses | Other threads
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health
Diseases Not Yet Associated with Cell Phone Use
A British Association of Dermatologists' study showed that the levels of nickel found in cell phones can cause dermatological problems for many cell phone users. As many as 33% of people are at least slightly allergic to nickel, and nearly half of the 22 cell phones tested had levels that could affect those poor souls. Luckily, the allergy causes friendly, non-fatal dermatitis: itchy skin and a mild rash, easily healed with a topical steroid cream. I feel like cell phones get a bad rap, since even jewelry can cause the same reaction, so here's an encouraging list of diseases you definitely won't get from your phone. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by n007: What a vapid list. How about actually consulting a medical student, doctor, or at least a medical book before... 3 Responses | Other threads
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concepts
Wrap-Around Screen Phone Concept Don't Need No Bezels
This concept from Mac Funamizu is designed to show how truly badass a phone with an OLED-wrap display could look. The most important advance? No more bezels or borders of any kind. A concept like this makes even the iPhone look cluttered, with that primitive silver border. It's a great little design, inspired by the Nokia Aeon concept, and we'd love to see the wrap-around screen idea on a real phone someday. [Boing Boing Gadgets]
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Overheal: god help you if you scratch it. 4 Responses | Other threads
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blackberry bold
BlackBerry Bold Launches on AT&T October 27th! Probably!
Boy Genius Report, they of the relentlessly reliable spy-network at RIM, is announcing with a lot of certainty that the long-awaited BlackBerry Bold will be released on AT&T on October 27th. A late-October release date would be in line with this leaked AT&T press release and, interestingly, only one day off from this Best Buy leak. It's been a long road to the Bold's release, plagued with delays and quality concerns, so it's good to finally see that finish line. [BGR] -
phones
Icono Finger Phone Puts the 'Hand' in 'Handset'
Designer Zinc Chan's Icono Finger phone concept is confusing: it's a phone inspired by a hand gesture, which was originally inspired a phone. By capping your thumb and little finger with a D cell-looking mic and speaker, the Icono converts your hand into a piece of hardware, leaving it stuck in a position that simultaneously means "Sup, bro" and "call me, babe." It's a pretty neat idea, if you've got particularly strong and flexible fingers. More » -
advertising
You Are Not Rich, Sophisticated, or Handsome Enough to Own the Tag Heuer Meridiist Phone
Watchmaker Tag Heuer has put up a teaser video for their forthcoming Meridiist phone, and boy is it a slap in the face to everyday Joe Sixpacks like you and me. More » -
art. lebedev
Art Lebedev Develops WiMax, Tri-Band GSM Handset
Earlier this month Russian carrier Scartel partnered with Samsung to bring a WiMax network to around 20 million potential customers in Moscow and St. Petersburg. They have big plans on expanding that network throughout the country, so it only made sense to turn to Russia's premier design team at Art Lebedev to develop a flagship headset to take advantage of the WiMax rollout. What they have come up with is a hot looking WiMax, Wi-Fi and triple-band GSM capable handset with a 850 x 480 screen (most likely touch), dual cameras, a five-position joystick and a microSD slot. Again, this device is only in the design stage and there is no word on what OS it will run, but things are definitely looking good for Russian mobile users so far. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Jrsy Devil's Food Cake®: Isn't the access panel for the microSD a tad long or is this thing that small?? 3 Responses | Other threads
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LG Renoir
LG Renoir Surfaces; Shows Off Touchscreen, 8MP Camera, Fingerprints
We brought you a shiny stock image of LG's Viewty successor, the Renoir, back in August, and today we're bringing you the requisite fingerprint-laden in the wild photos (with watermarks!). They give a more accurate depiction of this puppy's 8MP monster, complete with Schneider-Kreuznach certified optics, xenon flash and ISO up to 1600. There's a phone in there too, with quad-band GSM, a 3-inch touchscreen, GPS, Bluetooth 2.0, and Wifi. The Renoir will be available sometime in October. Maybe they'll take that plastic band off the outside by then. [Toys and Gadgets via BGR]
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By Jack LoftusComment by mciarlo: Is that an iPhone pictured on the left. Oh wait...it's not. 4 Responses | Other threads
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lg
LG VX9600, Little Brother to the Dare, Passes FCC Testing
LG's VX9600 has finally gotten the go-ahead from the FCC and may appear on Verizon shelves everywhere soon. Though information is scarce, the phone will have Bluetooth, an MP3 player, a 2 megapixel camera and a 3-inch 480x240 pixel TFT touchscreen. Verizon is allegedly planning to market it as a lower-end, and thus cheaper, version of its iPhone contender, the Dare. Neither company has officially announced the phone yet so no word on pricing or availability. [Phone Arena] -
cellphones
Willcom Kuma Phone Puts the Cellphone Inside the Teddy Bear
Here's an idea: people gesticulating wildly with their hands-free headsets already look crazy—why not capitalize on our nation's love of all things crazy and cute by putting a cellphone inside of an, oh, i don't know, a teddy bear! So went a recent design meeting at Japanese firm Willcom apparently, who was showing their $500 Kuma (bear) Phone concept at the recent Good Design Expo in Tokyo. Kuma takes an embedded SIM card and has assignable speed dial points on each paw, which you dial by squeezing. And of course, to accept and hang up calls, you squeeze its ass. Of course. [Trends in Japan] -
voip
Tatung Prototype the Nicest VOIP Phone I've Seen Yet
The difference between what I would like to look at and what I would like to use makes for a a gap wider than the Grand Canyon, in this case. One button, no tactile feedback and no screen make this VOIP phone prototype little more than an electronic lollipop. But my desire to lick one increases with every glance. [e-Nova via Yanko and BBG]
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By Brian LamComment by Crash Override 777: How can you tell what your dialing? Also does it work with Skype? 5 Responses | Other threads
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unboxed
BlackBerry Bold Unboxed with Barely Controlled Enthusiasm
CrackBerry has a video unboxing of the BlackBerry Bold from Rogers, showing it side-by-side with other BlackBerry phones as well as the King iPhone. No real surprises here, as the Bold hasn't changed since our hands-on, but it's always nice to see a shiny new gadget emerge from its cardboard home. [Crackberry] -
tappity tap tap
System of Proof Brings Phone Tapping to All With Subscription Service
This is one of those press releases that makes you go "Sorry... what?" in disbelief: System of Proof is a service that lets you covertly record a conversation on any phone. It sounds very CIA: dial a special number from the phone, and a distant computer then records the conversation and emails you the final file for you to peruse later. It apparently works with any phone, including VoIP, and the company pitches it as a tool for capturing phone calls you wish you had as evidence. You know: harassment at work or home, cheating spouses, failed business dealings. There's also the innocent "record your lectures to make sure you don't miss pertinent exam notes" option. The service costs up to $9.95 per month, with this top-end price having unlimited spying minutes. Read on for the press release: and remember, phone tapping is of dubious legality depending on where you do it. More »
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By Kit EatonComment by GadgetPlayPissedSomebodyOff: This could get expensive pretty quickly depending on your cell plan. more » | Other threads
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concept
Cryptex Phone Concept Makes Calls a Puzzling Experience
Sometimes I pick up my phone and say to myself “Gee, this communication device just isn't cryptic enough. It's too user friendly and not enough like a puzzle out of the Da Vinci Code.” Apparently designer Marc Schömann was listening in, because he's now created a baton style mobile that forces you to twist sections of it to make calls. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by Alex Brewer: I guess someone figured out that the ability to do mediocre renders in Maya of some idiotic concept device that... more » | Other threads
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Napolean
Motorola's "Napolean" Q World Phone Gets Leaked: CDMA + GSM Included
Motorola's got another Q in the queue in the form of the new Napolean world phone. It's a CDMA smartphone for Verizon that does double duty with GSM, so you can use it pretty much anywhere. It also includes Wi-Fi if you're not feeling like using its EV-DO Revision A or EDGE data, runs Windows Mobile 6.1, and includes a fingerprint scanner and a 2-megapixel camera with flash. It sounds like a great phone for world travelers, but probably overkill for anyone else. [BGR]
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By Matt HickeyComment by Weapondrift: @adamator: as inferior to what? the Iphone?! Dont make me laugh. If it wasnt for the massive people buying a crap... more » | Other threads
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