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By October 22, 2008 Read More →

More HTC bargains from Devicewire

What does £1 get you these days? Not much more than a hamburger from your local fast food restaurant? Well Devicewire have some excellent offers on some of the latest HTC devices.

£1 extra that’s all! Just £1 extra gets you the HTC International Charger and a Screen Protector when purchasing a HTC Touch Pro, HTC Touch Diamond or HTC TyTN II from Devicewire over the next few days. This saves you £32!!

Further information can be found on the Devicewire business bundle page.

They’ve also taken delivery of the brand new CoPilot Live 7 Software so you can head over to the CoPilot page for more on that too.

 

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By October 21, 2008 Read More →

Smartphone Show 2008 starts today

The annual Smartphone Show starts today at London’s Earls Court and runs both today and tomorrow.

As you may already know we are supporting the 10th annual Smartphone Show as an official partner and will, therefore, be in attendance today. If you are going to the event and would like to come and say hello to us please do drop me a line.

Although the show starts today you can still visit the website to register for your show pass.

4000 delegates, 120 exhibitors, 60 seminars, 10 keynotes – one show
FREE to attend

Symbian is pleased to announce that the 10th annual Smartphone Show will take place 21-22 October 2008. This year the event is moving to the larger, central London location of Earls Court 2. This free to attend event is a must for anyone involved in the handset industry.

Now in its tenth year, this year’s show promises to be the best ever with more opportunities to see innovative technology in action and meet the key personnel driving it.

Smartphone Show at a glance:

  • Over 4000 representatives from major handset vendors, content providers, network operators and developers
  • 10 keynote presentations from major industry figures
  • Over 60 seminars led by marketplace experts
  • Dedicated developer content, training and networking opportunities
  • Over 120 exhibitors from across the mobile phone industry
  • Visit www.smartphoneshow.com for more information and to register.

    See you there!

    Matt

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    By October 20, 2008 Read More →

    Features to look forward to in Fennec

    A while ago I posted a review of Google Chrome and have to admit I was and still am rather impressed with it as a browser but in my heart and mind I know that Mozilla still come number one for browsers which is why when I seen the comments below posted by Tyler Earman on Tilt Mobility my excitement level rose.

    Fennec Logo

    One of the wonderful things about open source software, is that even though there aren’t any binaries available to install the software with, the product is still available.  Mozilla in and of itself is a foundation dedicated to open source software (Firefox, Camino, Thunderbird, and the like are distributed under the Mozilla Public License), meaning that Mozilla releases the source code for current projects, one of which is Fennec, the open source browser for Mobile (looks to be available for Windows Mobile and Google Android, there are DEB packages available on their FTP site).

    So I recently got into their SVN server (SVN = Subversion, a popular program used to aid in collaboration and version tracking of software, very important for open source projects, they typically all have a SVN server or it’s predecessor CVS, or one of the other available packages like GIT) to have a look around at things to see if I could figure anything out.

    And it seems I have stumbled upon a nice list of extensions in the SVN server.  Keep in mind that a lot of these extensions may not be sent with Fennec from the get go (they may be early development), but here are a few things to get excited about.

    • Gecko/Trident rendering options (I found Manticore, a .Net plugin to allow Fennec to interface with the Trident rendering engine, which is used by IE, essentially allowing you to choose Firefox style rendering or IE style)
    • Canvas3D support (hardware rendering support for the <canvas> html tag, a speed enhancement, now if only we could get the Tilt’s driver issue fixed)
    • Java support (at least basic, it seems as if there’s a Java interpreter built directly into the system)
    • IRC (seems to be an IRC client as well)
    • SSH (looks to be support for a Java based SSH client)
    • WebDAV support (very nice, WebDAV is essentially allows you to interact with files over HTTP, meaning you can send files from your Tilt to your desktop or elsewhere, possibly wireless sync options?)
    • Venkman (Javascript debugger, not really a surprise but still kind of nice for debugging support for mobile systems)
    • Wallet (not clearly sure on what this is, but looking at the source code, this seems to be something related to password storage, could be a password application but also could just be a source library to hold passwords whenever you hit the “remember my login” on Fennec)
    • Spellcheck (like it’s older brother, Fennec apparently has spell checking capabilities as well)
    • Calendar (there seems to be a ground foundation laid for a calendar application, but it doesn’t look like it’ll be included with the first couple versions)

    Again, this is basic extrapolation of things I saw within the server.  None of these or only parts of these may come to fruition, but it’s a least a little look into things we have to look forward to in Fennec.

    You may wonder why I get excited over a browser well let me just explain a little. Everyone who uses the internet uses a browser of some sort and everyone who surfs from their mobile also needs one of these so given that we use it so much it needs to be robust, look good and come with lots of features starting from the basic user use right up to programmer, app developers and super techy people. For the past god knows how many years Microsoft Internet Explorer was the choice of so many and the hatred of all others. There are other browsers out there like Opera and Safari but none have even come close to Firefox in my eyes either on a mobile or desktop solution.

    Like the desktop and laptop markets there has been a great choice of browser out there and to my knowledge (I can be stood corrected) there is only Mobile Internet Explorer, Opera and manufacturers own browsers out there just now so wanting something new with funky stuff isn’t always easy. The features seen above will give you everything the current browsers have to offer and a whole lot more.

    I am looking forward to the day when I can download this browser straight onto my Windows Mobile device and get rid of Internet Explorer once and for all.

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    By October 15, 2008 Read More →

    Windows Mobile 6.1 SMTP error fixed!

    You may have read my post about the ongoing SMTP issues within Windows Mobile 6.1. We’re still waiting for the official fix from Microsoft which we expect to come in the form of a CAB file that you’ll need to install.

    However, today once of the talented guys over XDA-Developers came up with the following fix that seems to work:

    1. Add the reg key “Operator” to \\HKLM\System\Inbox\Settings
    2. Add the reg key "OutgoingServer" below Operator key.
    3. Add the reg val (reg_str) "OutgoingServer" below Operator key- “ButtonBoy rules”
    4. Soft reset

    However, not everyone is so happy modifying the registry so together with Muff from Alien Invention we’ve come up with a CAB file that you can run that does the job for you.

    There are two versions of the CAB: One for Windows Mobile Professional and one for Windows Mobile Standard devices . Please be aware, I’ve tested on several devices that I’ve have here but please apply this fix at your own risk, this isn’t the official MS fix for the problem. Once you’ve installed the CAB (run it on your phone) just turn the phone off and back on and you should be able to send mail!

     

    Thanks, to Buttonboy for the original reg settings that need to be altered!

     

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    By October 14, 2008 Read More →

    eXpansys voucher offer extended!

    As you may be aware, our eXpansys £10 voucher offer was due to end on the 12th October 2008 but it’s been so successful that we’ve decided to extend the offer through to the 30th November 2008!!

    If you don’t know what this is all about all you have to do is request your £10 voucher which you can then redeem when you spend £20 or more at eXpansys. It couldn’t be easier!

    Please see the original voucher offer post for the full T&C’s and to find out how to register. Don’t forget, you can also get your family and friends to request a voucher, I’m sure they’ll thank you for it!

    If you requested your voucher between the 12th October and today I will get your vouchers out to you later on, just as soon as a receive the new batch of voucher codes (ones that are valid until the end of November).

    Happy shopping!

     

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    By October 14, 2008 Read More →

    LG announce Prada II

    Yes folks that’s right, LG have announced the second coming of the Prada handset. This time around LG have decided to throw in a QWERTY keyboard which will slide to the left and make the screen orientation change to landscape.

    LG Prada 2
    LG Prada 2 – Angled View

    LG have not yet announce the full specs of the handset however we can tell you that it will have a 5 MP camera with a Schneider-Kreuznach certified lens. Not the best on the market by a long way but it does go along way replace the not so great 2 MP camera on the original Prada.

    LG have also included 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity in the KF900 Prada II and we know that HSDPA is also on board, improving data transfer rates even further.

    LG Prada
    LG Prada 2 – Front View

    The new Prada mobile will be available though in Italy, UK, France, Germany, Spain and Netherlands in the 4Q of 2008. The price will be around 600 euro (810 US dollars).

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    By October 12, 2008 Read More →

    Disney & Sharp to team up again?

    On Friday the FCC approved a new Sharp manufactured WCDMA Triband phone codenamed DM003SH which if my guess is correct points it towards the  Disney Mobile brand.

    Sharp DM003SH
    Sharp DM003SH FCC Image

    Disney Mobile has already said no to its US-based MVNO operations, and are now going to try out the Japanese market with time leased already from Japan’s Softbank.

    Having announced the DM001SH in Febuary 2008 they decided to keep going and in June 2008 Sharp announced the DM002SH mobile phone which was dubbed as the Cinderella phone, it featured a 2.6 inch internal display with a WQVGA resolution (400×240 pixel), a 0.5 inch external OLED display, 50MB of memory, a 2MP camera, Bluetooth, microSD slot, and a 1Seg Tuner. Both models were available in three colour variants which basically were Crystal, Brown, and Pink

    Sharp DM001SH  sharp-dm002sh
    Sharp DM001SH & Sharp DM002SH

    I can almost say hand on heart that if the DM002SH was ever released in the UK it would sell to our female teen to young lady market like there was no other phone out there.

    Judging by the previous two attempts made by Disney and the fact the the FCC details are being restricted just now we can only guess that the new DM003SH will also be a flip styled phone following in a similar style to the 2 predecessors.

    So what can I tell you so far about this new phone? Well here is all I know:

    • Triband
    • Bluetooth
    • 3.2 MP Camera
    • 3G

    I’m looking forward to seeing more of this phone and will keep you all updated.

    Posted by: John McKenzie

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    By October 9, 2008 Read More →

    Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 delayed (again)

    Just heard from Clove Technology that the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 is subject to further delays.

    The X1 was due to start shipping to customers this week but it would seem that there are further supply issues with the device. No word on the extent of the delay at the moment but I suspect maybe another week rather than any lengthy delay.

    I know this will come as a disappointment and frustration to many of you but I know that SE are keen to get things right rather than release a product that needs patching or updating a week after you purchase it.

    I’ll try to get official word from SE in the morning.

    On the more positive side I’ve just managed to get my hands on a pre-release (PR Unit) X1 and I’ll be starting off the review shortly. I’ll take plenty of photos over the weekend for you to drool over.

    Please do get in touch with me by commenting below if you have any questions that you would like me to answer of if there is anything specific that you think that we should cover in the review.

    EDIT: Please check out my new Xperia X1 Answers post.

     

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    By October 9, 2008 Read More →

    Motorola VC6096 – Windows Mobile ON a whole new level

    I’ve often heard people complaining that their phone is like a brick but Motorola have decided to give this term it’s very own phone.

    The VC6096 is the worlds heaviest Windows Mobile device at 4.85 pounds. I’m not gonna lie, the phone has features like no other but it really isn’t designed for the standard user market. Aimed at transportation and logistics providers this In-Vehicle / Fixed Mount mobile computer has been designed to achieve cost-effective compliance, maximize driver productivity, improve safety and vehicle utilization, reduce costs and improve customer service.

    Enough babbling from me, here it is:

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    Motorola VC6096

     

    VC6096 WWAN In-Vehicle/Fixed Mount Mobile Computer

    The VC6096 all-in-one in-cab solution is designed to help transportation and logistics providers achieve cost-effective compliance, maximize driver productivity, improve safety and vehicle utilization, reduce costs and improve customer service. Built to handle the rigors of the road, the device provides drivers with the comprehensive simultaneous wireless voice and data capabilities needed to maximize operational efficiency — including wireless WAN (WWAN), wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth, GPS and telematics support. An open-platform solution, the VC6096 gives you the power of choice, allowing you to select and control the applications and peripherals that best meet your business needs.

    I’m not often taken aback by stats but lets be honest when have you ever seen some of the weird and wonderful stats like the ones shown below?

    • Audio: Headset; speakerphone; volume control
    • CPU: XScale™ PXA270 624 MHz processor
    • Expansion options: SD slot (maximum 2 GB)
    • Memory: 128MB SDRAM/256MB Flash
    • Operating system: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional Edition
    • GPS: SiRFstarII GSC3ef/LP GPS chipset
    • Wireless LAN: WPA2, WEP (40 or 128 bit), TKIP, TLS, TTLS (MS-CHAP), TTLS (MS-CHAP v2), TTLS (CHAP), TTLS-MD5, TTLS-PAP, PEAP-TLS, PEAP (MS-CHAP v2), AES, LEAP
    • Dimensions: HxWXD – 9.53 in. H x 9.25 in. W x 1.95 in. D / 24.2 cm H x 23.5 cm W x 4.95 cm D
    • Keyboard: Full backlit QWERTY, 65-key with tactile feedback and audible key beep
    • Weight: 4.85 lbs./2.2 kg.
    • Altitude: Operating range: 1,200 ft./365 m below sea level to 15,000 ft./4,572 m above sea level
    • Crash hazard: MIL-STD-810E, 516.5 Proc VI
    • Electrostatic discharge (ESD): +/- 15kV air discharge, +/- 8kV direct discharge
    • Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing at 50 degrees C
    • Mechanical shock: MIL-STD 810E 516.4, Procedure 1 – Functional Shock
    • Operating temperature: -4 degrees to 140 degrees F / -20 degrees to 60 degrees C
    • Salt fog: MIL-STD 810F (survives eight hours of 5 percent salt solution fog at 35° C)
    • Solar radiation: MIL-STD 810E, Method 505.3, Procedure I
    • Storage temperature: -40 degrees to 140 degrees F / -40 degrees to 60 degrees C
    • Thermal shock: -40° F to +176° F/-40° C to +80° C
    • Vibration: MIL-STD 810E, Method 514.4, Ground Mobile (VIII)
    • Warranty: The standard one year warranty will be offered for workmanship flaws. For breakage and user damage, a pre-determined fixed fee repair/replacement policy will be implemented. Display breakage may be covered with certain contract offerings, such as Service From the Start with Comprehensive Coverage.
      Powered by vehicle: Voltage input 10V to 33Vdc
    • Electrical safety: IEC 60950-1, Certified to UL / cUL 60950-1
    • Environmental: RoHS/WEEE compliant
    • RF exposure: USA: FCC Part 2, FCC OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C; Canada: RSS-102, EU: EN 50360

    I for one wont be buying one but you can be assured that this will end up being the must have gadget for company’s in 2009.

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    By October 9, 2008 Read More →

    XDA Orbit 2 gets Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrade

    o2 have just put the Windows Mobile 6.1 update online for the o2 XDA Orbit 2. The update brings better battery management, (slightly) improved Internet Explorer experience and a quick start help system.

    You’ll need a valid IMEI to proceed, and as usual we’d advise backing everything up and charging your battery

    Also remember that there are Windows Mobile 6.1 SMTP issues so have a think before you upgrade.

    Posted by: John

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