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The Samsung Instinct is scheduled to hit shelves next week (June 20) and there has been a lot of hype that this device may be able to take on the iPhone.

Well, if you listen to, and believe Walt Mossberg, the device doesn't quite hold up.

He says:

"I’ve been testing the Instinct, and while it isn’t a bad phone and has some features the Apple product lacks, it’s no match for the iPhone. The manufacturers haven’t replicated the iPhone’s greatest strength: beautiful, powerful, breakthrough software."

You can watch his full video review below.

Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) announced that it has surpassed one million unique active Mobile Banking customers in just one year since the service was introduced nationwide.

"Mobile Banking provides consumers with the convenience of managing their finances on-the-go, right from their handheld device. We see over 100,000 users daily on peak high usage days," said Lance Drummond, e-Commerce and ATM executive for Bank of America. "Consumers have a lot of activities to fit into their every day, but still expect to be connected and in control of their finances 24/7. More than 1 million consumers have found the right solution with Bank of America Mobile Banking."

Almost all customers use Bank of America's Mobile Banking service to view account balances, eight in ten review transactions, while four in ten use their handhelds to transfer funds or pay bills. Frequency of use by active users continues to increase monthly, with over 4 million account sessions in May 2008 alone.

In terms of demographic information, two-thirds of Bank of America's mobile bankers are under 35 years old and 80% are under 45 years old.

The service is accessible via most phones that have mobile Internet access and requires no downloading of software. If you're a BofA customer and are interested in checking out mobile banking, go to http://www.bofa.mobi/ on your phone's web browser and enter your Online Banking ID and passcode to access your account. You can also get more info. on the service and see demos here.

Qik is demonstrating their next support for the Apple iPhone. Once they complete the development, you will be able to stream live video to the Internet using your iPhone camera. The video streaming service is free, and you should see a beta version available next month. Check out the demonstration video after the jump.

The company has also announced the support of Motorola Q and Samsung BlackJack this week.

 

 

Qik is demonstrating their next support for the Apple iPhone. Once they complete the development, you will be able to stream live video to the Internet using your iPhone camera. The video streaming service is free, and you should see a beta version available next month. Check out the demonstration video after the jump.

The company has also announced the support of Motorola Q and Samsung BlackJack this week.

 

 

Samsung today announced the upcoming availability of the Z400 by Samsung, exclusive to Sprint. The durable clamshell handset passed rigorous testing to meet military standards specifications (MIL-STD 810F) for resistance to dust, shock and vibration and is housed in a rubberized coating to reduce scratching and improve grip. The Z400 is Samsung’s first Nextel Direct Connect capable handset.

The Z400 is designed with a dark blue finish and black rubber housing. The rubber coating improves grip and protects against scratching in rugged work environments. Taking pictures while on-the-go is easy thanks to a 1.3 megapixel camera with 2x digital zoom. The Z400 is also outfitted with a video camcorder for creating video clips to share with family and friends.

In addition to its unique design, the Z400 offers the following features for fast and simple communication:

• Single number option: Simplicity of using one number for both wireless phone calls and Nextel Direct Connect calls. All users can opt to maintain separate numbers if preferred. (This is not available for all numbers)
• PTT Missed Call Notification: When on a Nextel Direct Connect call, receive a notification that you missed a PTT call, Call Alert, or Group Connect call.
• DC Permissions: Ability to block/allow incoming one-to-one PTT calls and Call Alerts. (Not applicable for Group calls).
• Call Alert/Call Alert with Text: Send a repeating alert to let any other Nextel Direct Connect user know you are trying to reach them. With the new Text feature you can send canned text messages with a Call Alert. (Users must have a Nextel Direct Connect capable Sprint device to receive the text.)
• Group Connect: Communicate or coordinate activities with up to 20 other Nextel Direct Connect subscribers all at once. Create and manage groups dynamically on your phone or online. Group Connect participants must also have a Nextel Direct Connect capable Sprint device with the Group Connect feature.
• TeamDC: Communicate or coordinate activities with up to 35 Nextel Direct Connect subscribers at the same time nationwide, quickly and easily. Create and manage groups online only. All TeamDC participants must also have a Nextel Direct Connect capable Sprint device with the TeamDC feature.
• Speakerphone: Hands-free mobile conversations are always available with the built-in speakerphone.
• SMS Text Messaging: Instantly send and receive SMS text messages across the room or around the country.

The Z400 by Samsung is now available in select markets at $99.99 with a two-year service contract and a $50 mail-in-rebate. It measures 3.7″ x 1.9″ x 0.96″ and weighs 3.5 ounces.

Just 4 more days till the Sony Ericsson new product announcement event next week. Today you are able to watch a promotional video of the Sony Ericsson Alicia Walkman Phone. The video is showing a cool dual external display screen design at the front.

Not only use to display information, the round pad is also used as shortcut key depends on the application you are in. For example if you activate the music player, it will display the necessary shortcut key accordingly. Together with the Sony Ericsson C905 Shiho, they might be announced next week on June 17. As of now, enjoy the video below.

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Singapore is one of the first countries that roll out HTC Touch Diamond officially. Today all 3 service providers (Singtel, Starhub and M1) start offering HTC Touch Diamond in their list. The new Diamond has a slim body and a smaller 900 mAh battery capacity. To help in the battery life issues, at least one company (Singtel) is selling the Diamond with 2 x Battery in the box.

It is not sure if the 2 x battery is only included for the first batch of the HTC Touch Diamond. All 3 telco are selling the new HTC Touch Diamond at $498 SGD (360 USD) with 2-year contract (18 USD mobile plan). Check out the content in the box from Singtel below (read the fine print notice).

1 x HTC Touch Diamond
2 x Battery
1 x AC Adaptor
1 x USB Cable
1 x Getting Started Guide
1 x Touch Flo Guide
1 x Stylus
1 x Stereo Headset
1 x EULA declaration
1 x Screen Protector
1 x Microsoft Companion CD (ActiveSync & Outlook 2007 Trial Version)
1 x Application CD
* Mobile phone package contents are correct at the time of launch and are subject to changes without prior notice, at the discretion of the manufacturer.

While the collective attention of the world seems to be focused on the forthcoming Apple iPhone 2.0, rumors of Palm's latest Treo, the 800W are flying high.

According to our sources, the unit is set to come equipped with a 333mhz TI processor (yet unspecified) while running Windows Mobile 6.1 as opposed to an updated version of their typically well renowned Palm OS Software.

As for features, the 800W should come equipped with a 2.0 megapixel camera with resolution of 1600×1200 and automatic light balance, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IR, 320×320 pixel touch sensitive LCD screen, a built-in QWERTY keyboard plus a 5-way navigator, backlight for low lighting conditions. It is expected to offer a personal speakerphone, microUSB port, external antenna port, microphone mute option, 3-way calling, HAC compatibility, and a microSD/SDHC expansion slot.

At present the Palm Treo 800W is speculated for a July release (Sprint) before it's Verizon debut by the Fall. Prices are expected around $250 with contract.
See full article.

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Palm at CES - Treo 750 Reviewed; SlingPlayer Mobile for Palm OS - 08 January 2007

The Treo 750: The Most User-Friendly Windows Mobile Device Ever - 23 March 2007

Leaked Sprint Roadmap Reveals 11 Smartphones and PDAs for the Next Few Months - 22 August 2007

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While the collective attention of the world seems to be focused on the forthcoming Apple iPhone 2.0, rumors of Palm's latest Treo, the 800W are flying high.

According to our sources, the unit is set to come equipped with a 333mhz TI processor (yet unspecified) while running Windows Mobile 6.1 as opposed to an updated version of their typically well renowned Palm OS Software.

As for features, the 800W should come equipped with a 2.0 megapixel camera with resolution of 1600×1200 and automatic light balance, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IR, 320×320 pixel touch sensitive LCD screen, a built-in QWERTY keyboard plus a 5-way navigator, backlight for low lighting conditions. It is expected to offer a personal speakerphone, microUSB port, external antenna port, microphone mute option, 3-way calling, HAC compatibility, and a microSD/SDHC expansion slot.

At present the Palm Treo 800W is speculated for a July release (Sprint) before it's Verizon debut by the Fall. Prices are expected around $250 with contract.
See full article.

Related Entries:

A Treo 680 for Thanksgiving - 22 November 2006

Palm at CES - Treo 750 Reviewed; SlingPlayer Mobile for Palm OS - 08 January 2007

The Treo 750: The Most User-Friendly Windows Mobile Device Ever - 23 March 2007

Leaked Sprint Roadmap Reveals 11 Smartphones and PDAs for the Next Few Months - 22 August 2007

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