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Pushing the boundaries of the PMP, Archos have gone and shoved Android onto their PMP. In the past people have often complained that the OS that Archos package is pretty … unfriendly. I concur, however you can get used to it (after a year). This time around they are turning their Internet Tablet into an extremely user friendly and attractive media companion. Video to follow:
More technical specifications for Palm’s new Pixi handset have been leaked today by Qualcomm. The Qualcomm MSM7227 chipset is sampling now and commercial Smartphones based on the chip are expected to launch later this year.
"The high-performance MSM7627™ chipset solution is designed to enable mass-market devices with advanced functionality and rich multimedia capabilities that take advantage of the broadband data speeds available through 3G networks worldwide.
The MSM7627 solution features an industry-leading level of integration, enabling devices with high-end functionality to be slimmer, sleeker and last longer on a single battery charge.
Powerful multimedia capabilities integrated into the MSM7627 chipset translate to a richer, more compelling experience while browsing the web, accessing online applications, playing 3D games, capturing high-resolution pictures and video, and more."
2TwitMe is now available for purchase!
We knew it was coming, per my post dated 3 September. Now owners of Palm devices running the Garnet version of the operating systems (i.e. Centro, Treo 680, Treo 700p, Treo 755p) have a decent Twitter application thanks to MetaViewSoft.
Per a post by Ryan Kairer at PalmInfocenter.com , 2TwitMe is a full featured Twitter client that enables all the usual things such as the ability to read tweets, post messages, DM and TwitPic support, link previews, background operation and the ability to use multiple accounts.
2TwitMe lists for $7 here.
Note: 2TwitMe is also compatible with PDA’s such as the Palm TX
[Source Treocentral]
Our latest podcast Episode 41 is now available for download, this week we discuss the the Palm Pixi, Gareth’s new phone, UK networks, the Nokia N97 and much more. You can subscribe via iTunes, RSS or download the mp3 file here. Full show notes after the break.
Free app allows customers to view their account from their handset
O2 has today announced My O2 for iPhone, an app designed to help make viewing the amount customers spend on their phones even easier. The app is now available as a free download on the Apple App Store.
The My O2 section of O2’s website gives comprehensive information on every part of a customer’s account and could already be accessed via SMS and online, however the new My O2 app takes this information and makes it available in a way specifically tailored for the iPhone.
Using the My O2 app, both O2 Pay & Go and Pay Monthly iPhone customers will be able to securely see their tariff details, a summary of their inclusive allowance and how much remains, their latest bill and any Bolt Ons on their account.
O2 has launched a new prepay tariff offering unlimited text messages and mobile internet. Customers who sign up before October 31 will receive unlimited texts when topping up between £10 to £14 a month. A top up of £15 and above will provide unlimited web access as well as texts. Customers who sign up after October 31 will receive 300 texts when topping up between £10 to £14 a month and 500 text and unlimited browsing when topping up £15 to £29. Accounts that are topped up with more than £30 a month will automatically receive unlimited texts and mobile internet.
O2 head of prepay propositions Jean-Michel Maltais said: "Our customers are connecting with people more and more through social networks and need constant access to online sites, so we’ve built Text & Web with them in mind.
"The unlimited web access means interacting with the internet is now even easier – they also get a rich text allowance which offers great value."
[source Mobile News]
SPB Software, a leading mobile software developer, announces that the Windows Mobile Classic and Professional (touchscreen) version of its famous developmental game SPB Brain Evolution has received a major update and now reached version 2.0.
SPB Brain Evolution is available since January 2007 and by now has achieved the world’s best selling Windows Mobile game status (year 2008). The game allows hundreds of thousands of users worldwide to improve their mental awareness and maintain their newly achieved brain fitness.
On top of the price reduction for the Acer M900 Clove are now dropping the price of the Acer F900 to £169+VAT
The Acer F900 was developed with a 3.8 inch WVGA touch screen and new easy-to-use on screen touch keyboard, to take data and web browsing to a new level. The Acer F900 is able to display more information on screen while offering an excellent mobile browsing experience. The new custom user interface makes the use of the Acer F900 very quick and simple, providing quick links to contacts, email messages, bookmarks, calendars, date and time, world weather and music.
First Android Device Signals LG’s Two-tier Smartphone Strategy
Seoul, September 14, 2009 – LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications, reinforced its aggressive strategy in smartphones by announcing the first Android mobile device which will give LG a broader and more dominant position in this expanding market.
The announcement of LG’s first Android-powered smartphones comes only a week after the world’s third largest mobile phone company announced that it would be introducing three new Windows Mobile smartphones in the next few weeks. These developments underscore LG’s commitment to offering greater consumer choice in the expanding smartphone category.
We just received new information that suggest the launch of Android 2.0 might be coming later than we were expecting. I have been reporting that the Motorola Sholes would be the first phone to feature Android 2.0 and that it was widely expected to launch in late October. New documents I have seen now list early December as the launch date for the Motorola Sholes and Android 2.0.
There has been no official release date given for either launch, so I’m not sure if it is fair to call this a delay. I have often wondered how Google could deliver Android 2.0 in its final form by the end of October. I believe the hardware is on track and that the software is the main reason for this new launch window. Google has no public roadmap or deadlines for Android 2.0 and I suspect this was done on purpose to avoid criticism of a delay.
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