Fring, the multi-IM app that’s also comes with VoIP functionality, is now available for the Android devices. It first became available on Symbian/Nseries Nokia phones and then made its way to the iPhone and other devices as well thereafter. Now, Fring is widely available on a variety of phones including Windows Mobile devices, but still lacks ... read more»
on November 20, 2009
Not as impressive or ground-breaking as their newly released Droid, the Motorola Crush phone has just been announced by the US phone maker. Simplicity is a key element on this phone as it only comes with two physical buttons on its front face – a power switch and a keypad lock key. It also comes ... read more»
on November 19, 2009
Virgin Mobile Canada has confirmed that they will indeed be offering up both the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S in the country. Falling short of naming a specific date as to when they will release it, they did go on to say that will hit both online and local Virgin Mobile retail stores ‘in ... read more»
on November 19, 2009
We’re nearing the last stretch of 2009, and so as to get Windows Mobile fan boys out there further excited for 2010, Microsoft has just confirmed that they will announce Windows Mobile 7 in March of next year. This is according to a report by Neowin who got this latest tidbit from no less that ... read more»
on November 19, 2009
The much publicized Nokia N900 is now finally available in the US after being delayed by a month. The Nokia N900 is retailing for $649 and should be available by now in Nokia flagship stores in Chicago and New York. Nokia USA, for their part, still has this baby on a pre-order status. For online ... read more»
on November 18, 2009
After making a brief appearance on Black Photo’s website, the BlackBerry Storm 2 9550 is now official and available on Telus. This successor to RIM’s first touchscreen phone, the BlackBerry Storm, boasts of an improved piezo-laden touchscreen display, WiFi connectivity, increased 2GB internal memory, and a more sleek over-all design. The BlackBerry Storm 2 is ... read more»
on November 18, 2009
Are you looking into getting an iDEN phone sometime soon? Well, now’s a good time to get a Motorola iDEN phone from Mike (Telus) as their offering a $50 rebate on select phones. This is an on-going promo that started last Sunday, November 15th, and will run until the end of the year, December 31st. ... read more»
on November 18, 2009
Rogers was first to do it with Telus following suit just a couple of weeks ago, and from the looks of it, Bell is going down the same route. What are we talking about? It’s the ditching of System Access Fees (SAF) from the monthly cell phone bill. Based on a leaked internal Bell document ... read more»
on November 17, 2009
Announced back in May, the Nokia 2720 is now confirmed for a SpeakOut Wireless debut in December. This entry level phone from Nokia boasts of Bluetooth connectivity, stereo FM radio, MP3 player, a camouflaged external display, GPRS, 10MB dynamic memory and will ship with earbuds included in the standard package. SpeakOut Wireless is reporting that ... read more»
Culture
on August 16, 2009
The always insightful Springwise newsletter features an Indian system called Nano Ganesh this month. Nano Ganesh works in partnership with Indian mobile operator Tata Teleservices to help farmers monitor and switch on irrigation pumps remotely. The need for the technology stems from India’s erratic power supply; farmers routinely walk several kilometres to water their crops, only ... read more»
Environment
on June 30, 2009
The GSMA’s goal of having a standardized charging solution for mobile phones is becoming a reality much sooner than expected. Well, it’s not exactly across the globe, but Europe is a pretty good place to start. Reuters reports that the European Commission has announced that major mobile phone manufacturers have agreed to use the ... read more»
Etiquette
on July 08, 2006
Dan Briody from InfoWorld says he’s “reached the point with cell phones where I feel the need to lay down the law.” Here’s his 10 Commandments of cell phone etiquette. 1. Thou shalt not subject defenseless others to cell phone conversations. 2. Thou shalt not set thy ringer to play La Cucaracha every time thy phone ... read more»
Features
on November 08, 2008
‘Tis the season to get a great deal on a new cell phone! Whether you have bucks to burn or are on a modest budget, our 2008 Holiday Buying Guide offers truly terrific selections. Inside you’ll find powerful PDA’s, high-tech touchscreens, comfortable QWERTY’s, flips and sliders, even phones for music aficionados. Happy Holidays! Editor’s top Picks! LG ... read more»
Health & Safety
on November 17, 2008
External battery packs for the iPhone aren’t exactly the most flattering accessories, but we’ve found something that will probably make you change your mind. The Incase Power Slide is a protective case and battery pack all rolled into one stylishly designed product for the iPhone 3G. It also comes with a custom USB cable so ... read more»
Opinions
on July 23, 2009
AT&T and the iPhone — Strange bedfellows indeed. Imagine taking the most famous cell phone in the world and putting it on a carrier that has a storied and much publicized history of repeatedly dropping calls, delayed text messages, poor to no service in the middle of some metropolitan areas and consistently receives below average marks ... read more»
Tips & Tricks
on November 13, 2009
Those in the US may have been the first to get treated to the Motorola Droid, but unlike the Motorola Milestone which will be launched early next year in Canada by Telus, the Droid doesn’t come with multi-touch support right-out-of-the-box. However, there is an app available that will allow you to pinch and zoom when viewing ... read more»
Tools & Downloads
on November 20, 2009
Fring, the multi-IM app that’s also comes with VoIP functionality, is now available for the Android devices. It first became available on Symbian/Nseries Nokia phones and then made its way to the iPhone and other devices as well thereafter. Now, Fring is widely available on a variety of phones including Windows Mobile devices, but still lacks ... read more»
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