Mobile Tech Addicts Podcast No 55
It’s that time of the week and Andy and I have yet another podcast for you. This week we will be talking about some of the CES announcements, Google’s Nexus One and the Palm Pre’s performance.
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Seasoned tech blogger. Host of the Tech Addicts podcast.
Voice Band for iPhone review
iPhone apps are everywhere. Do you know that Doodle Jump iPhone game was even mentioned on The Bing Bang Theory TV series? However from time to time comes an app that makes our jaw drop to the floor. And Voice Band app is such an app! It’s almost revolutionary!
So, imagine that you could create music just with your voice. No longer pressing touch screen in a rhythm. Just use your voice – the most natural and original (!) way to make music! Imagine that you could convert your voice to musical instruments!
Yes, there is an app for that and we have tried it! To listen to a song created by us, click here (MP3 file).
Nexus One with Qwerty keyboard?
Apparently Reuters has reported that a Qwerty Nexus may be on the cards. Speculated as the Nexus Two, the new Google-branded Android phone is meant for business users but I’d snap one up.
I guess this might be delayed until such time as the kinks in the Nexus One are ironed out.
[Source PMP Today]
Sweet new HTC Hero arrives in Russia
Those lucky Russians have a rather tasty looking version of the HTC Hero. Whilst the specs are not quite as juicy as the HTC Hero we know and love, this calorie nightmare will probably only be released on cocO2. Check after the break for some delicious pictures.
Play.com selling the X10 for £500
Sony Ericsson’s next ambitious device is the lovely looking X10. Bit of an odd place for it to show up and a rather high price tag. Specs and summary after the break.
The VX1i Party Phone hits big!
The VX1i Party Phone was one of Tesco’s best selling mobiles in the two weeks leading up to Christmas, shifting over 10,000 units
The VX1i Party Phone was one of Tesco’s best selling handsets in the two weeks leading up to Christmas.
The retailer sold over 10,000 in that period and said it continues to be one of its best selling gadgets.
The pocket-sized phone, which is available for £18.99, is a SIM-free device that is unlocked to work with any SIM card (excluding 3), meaning users can keep their own number and make and take calls.
Tesco Telecoms CEO Lance Batchelor said: "Our handset was developed as an affordable replacement, temporary phone or alternative to a more expensive phone, but its popularity really has taken us by surprise.
"The start of a new year is the perfect time to cut costs and we are amazed to see how many shoppers want a plucky little alterative to the smartphone back – or they want both. The affordable phone is designed to be perfect for forgetful partygoers all year round."
The launch of the phone came following Tesco Telecoms research, conducted by OnePoll.com, surveying 2,000 adults across the UK in December. It found that eight out of 10 women find it annoying to carry a handbag on a night out. It also found that 69 per cent of Brits find it uncomfortable to have a large mobile phone in their pocket.
[Source Mobilenews]
Technorati Tags: VX1i Party Phone,Tesco
Fake Mobile Banking App Discovered in Android Marketplace
A selection of applications written and uploaded by an Android Marketplace user/developer have been found to contain malicious code that attempts to compromise banking information stored on the device in order to commit bank/credit card fraud.
Droid09 launched this phishing attack from the Android Marketplace and it’s since been removed. It’s called phishing because scammers go fishing for information about you or your financial account that may be used for identity theft.
If you did download the Droid09 app, please remove it from your phone and we advise you to hard reset your device.
iPhone app revolution – documentary Planet of Apps by CNBC
Yes, iPhone was always a great smartphone, but it was app store that has brought the breakthrough and practically speaking a revolution – some people say that app store revolution is comparable in significance to introduction of personal computer and emergence of World Wide Web…
Here is this massive documentary from CNBC – for your viewing pleasure:
Apple introduces friendly URL/links to iPhone apps
This announcement is made by Apple for iPhone developers but you, as iPhone user, might be interested too – as it simplifies searching for and finding apps.
So, 4 days ago (on January 6, 2010), Apple has announced:
Mobile World Congress for iPhone – released
It has been released merely 2 weeks ago and we have just tested it:
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