Edward from msmobiles met up with Mickey Papillon at the weekend and has recorded a video interview with the Cell Phone Junkie host discussing many things.
Mickey is not only showing his gadgets, but also is talking about cellphone issues pertinent to Americans travelling abroad, such as using CDMA phones in GSM networks abroad, using Google Voice for international roaming, getting cheap mobile Internet access and how to call to USA from abroad cheaply.
The video is after the break.
O2 today announced that its mobile broadband customers will have access to thousands of BT Openzone Wi-Fi hotspots for the first time. The partnership, which existing customers will see come into effect today (1), coincides with an upgrade (2) to O2’s Mobile Broadband Connection Manager software, enabling users to manage their data consumption more effectively.
The deal with BT Openzone offers an additional 3,000 hotspots (including most branches of Starbucks), and builds on the unlimited Wi-Fi all O2 customers benefit from with their O2 mobile broadband tariff.
O2 will also be upgrading its Connection Manager software. The new software will automatically copy existing Wi-Fi profiles from a customer’s laptop into Connection Manager during the initial installation process. This will seamlessly connect users to their home or business broadband wireless networks, without the need to manually enter security codes.
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Top mobile telephone suppliers have agreed to back an EU-wide harmonization of phone chargers, the European Commission said on Monday, hailing the pact as good news for consumers and the environment.
The agreement by Nokia, Sony Ericsson and other industry majors will mean phones compatible with standard charging devices are available in Europe from next year, said the EU executive, which has pushed for such a deal.
"People will not have to throw away their charger whenever they buy a new phone," said EU Industry Commissioner Guenter Verheugen, estimating that unwanted phone accessories accounted for thousands of tons of waste in Europe each year.
The HTC Magic is the second handset from HTC to be powered by the Android OS following fairly closely behind the hugely popular G1. The HTC Magic can be purchased SIM-free for around £500 but on-contract it’s a Vodafone exclusive. £500 seems a little steep to me when you consider that you can get the HTC Touch Pro2 for a similar amount of money and that has a QWERTY keyboard, larger screen etc.
The Vodafone HTC Magic
HTC and Android devices have been in the news a lot lately with the launch of the new HTC Hero last week so it’ll be interesting to review the HTC Magic now just in time to compare it to the new Hero when that goes on sale in a few weeks time.
The HTC Magic is an Android™-powered mobile designed to turn heads with its chic design, and command attention with its advanced list of capabilities. Ready to always keep you in the know… it provides the Google suite of services like Mail, Search and Maps geared up for use in the palm of your hand. Further enhanced with video capture and support for tunes via Bluetooth wireless headsets, the HTC Magic is a true entertainment and media powerhouse.
You and your friends dancing the night away, or laughing ‘til it hurts … these are the moments you want captured forever. With HTC Magic’s video recording capability, you now can. But that’s not all, sharing your video is now trouble-free. Send the video by email, MMS or even publish your new masterpiece directly to YouTube™ right from your phone.
HTC Magic specification:
- Processor: Qualcomm® MSM7201a™, 528 MHz
- Operating System: Android
- Memory: – ROM: 512 MB – RAM: 192 MB
- Dimensions: 113 x 55 x 13.65 mm ( 4.45 x 2.17 x 0.54 inches)
- Weight: 118.5 grams ( 4.18 ounces) with battery
- Display: 3.2-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with 320×480 HVGA resolution
- Network: – HSDPA/WCDMA: 900/2100 MHz, up to 2 Mbps up-link and 7.2 Mbps down-link speeds – Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- Device Control: Trackball with Enter button
- GPS: Internal GPS antenna
- Connectivity: – Bluetooth® 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate – Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g – HTC ExtUSB™ (11-pin mini-USB 2.0 and audio jack in one)
- Camera: 3.2 megapixel color camera with auto focus
- Audio supported formats: AAC, AAC+, AMR-NB, MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC-LC, MIDI, OGG
- Video supported formats: MP4, 3GP
- Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
- Capacity: 1340 mAh
- Talk time: – Up to 450 minutes
- Standby time: – Up to 420 hours
- Expansion Slot: microSD™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
- AC Adapter: Voltage range/frequency: 100 ~ 240V AC, 47/63 Hz
- DC output: 5V and 1A
- Special Features: – G-sensor – Digital Compass
Posted by: Matt
We’ve heard about the awesome treats loaded on the iPhone 3GS and its new fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coated body, but did you know that it also possesses some amphibious traits as well? This short video demonstrates how an iPhone 3GS managed to stay alive even after taking a brief dip into the swimming pool. We’re not exactly sure if there are any long term effects to this heart-stopping and jaw-dropping accident, but I guess there weren’t any immediate problems as they still got the chance to upload the video of this amazing yet horrific tale. Granted that this news of the iPhone 3GS being slightly water-proof is certainly good to hear, we wouldn’t suggest you go out and try this one out for yourself. Just enjoy the video and be thankful you’re not the clumsy dude who dropped his new iPhone 3G S into the pool.
Dr Jim Taylor has written a great piece for Tilt Mobility and he has kindly let us share it with you, Here is what he has to say on the subject of the Windows Mobile 6.5 start menu.
In the eternal search for the ideal mobile phone set-up, I have flashed up to EnergyROM 3.0 with WM 6.5. The new OS is great: fast, stable, and mostly functional. But I have to ask Microsoft a question: What were you thinking when you designed the new Start Menu?!?!?
Incase you missed it, there are just a few more days left before our Nokia E75 competition closes, follow the link below and get your skates on for a chance to win!
Win the new Nokia E75!
Win the new Nokia E75 smartphone and you’ll be able to manage your business and personal life. Type quickly with the side-slide design, check email on the fly and browse the internet in your free time.
The Nokia E75 has a 2.4 inch, 320×240 screen and Quad-band GSM/GPRS and HSDPA/WCDMA connectivity to keep you in touch. The slide out finger-friendly QWERTY keyboard makes this phone ideal for heavy emails use.
All you have to do to have a chance of winning this great prize is answer one simple question. The closing date for entries is midnight on Tuesday 30th June 2009.
If you can’t wait to find out if you’ve won to get your hands on a Nokia E75 click here.
Entry is very easy, just head over to the competition page on the eXpansys site, fill in your details and answer the competition question.
Good luck!
Posted by: Matt
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If you’ve got a newer HTC mobile and you’re bored with the Teeter game but looking for another title to show off the Accelerometer then take a look at Ball Rush Aqua from Herocraft.
Ball Rush Aqua is a brick-busting Arkanoid style game that’s been around for a little while but Herocraft have just released this latest update which no includes ‘motion control’ that employs the G-Sensor built in to many newer handsets as a method of controlling the action.
Modern technology brought to a legendary classic: Ball Rush Aqua is an enthralling Arcanoid style game that realizes the eternal ideas of the original, yet brings the whole experience bang up to date!
You can now travel through the underwater world! This game excels in its diversity — from the form and features of the bat through to the large variety of tasks involved: you don’t need to destroy all of the blocks, just open a way to the upper part of a screen to pass the level, and then to pass the next ones until you reach the top where you can really have fun and smash everything in sight! Over a hundred original locations are included alongside two levels of difficulty and a huge number of bonuses, which make the game even more captivating and attractive to play! Throw in 13 types of blocks which all have different margins of safety and you are ready to tackle the rewarding and absorbing experience that is Ball Rush Aqua. Some blocks restore after being crushed and some are almost indestructible. But don’t worry, your arsenal is ready for these trials because you can use fire and ice balls, missiles and bombs, which will hall help you to make your way to freedom!
Game features:
- Outstanding graphics
- Dynamic backgrounds
- 185 unique levels
- 13 bonus types and 13 types of blocks
- Record table
- Background stereo tracks
- High-quality sound effects
- Boss-levels
New features in version 1.4:
- Accelerometer support
- New levels
- Improved touch control
- Minor bug fixes
I remind to all of the customers who have bought Ball Rush Aqua before – just visit our site and get this update for free!
The detailed information about the games, including screenshots, trailers and links for demo version are available on the HeroCraft PDA site – http://smart.herocraft.com/ball-rush-aqua.
Posted by: Matt
It looks like the new HTC Windows Mobile devices and some that will be upgraded to 6.5 will also see some improvements to the TouchFlo 3D user interface when Windows Mobile 6.5 eventually comes along. Pocketnow have uncovered a video showing a new version of the popular overlay and it looks that little bit more in-depth.
Check out the video after the break for a bit more information.
A small plug-in box that will significantly improve customers’ mobile phone signal in their homes has been announced today by Vodafone UK.
Available online and in store from the 1July, the Vodafone Access Gateway service is the first of its kind anywhere in Europe. A neat box, similar in size to a router, plugs straight into any home broadband line to bring customers improved and more reliable 3G coverage indoors.
Quick and easy to install, the Gateway works with all 3G handsets and can support up to four voice calls at any one time. Customers will no longer need to worry about missed calls on their mobiles due to inconsistent indoor coverage. With the new Vodafone Access Gateway customers will be able to take advantage of the full range of Vodafone services via their handset anywhere in the home.
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