The guys over at XDA-Developers.com have been busy, as usual. This time they have found a way to unlock GSM 850MHz support on the HTC Touch Diamond, paving the way for the device to be used reliably on AT&T.
Nokia's New E66 - 18 June 2008
T-Mobile Gets A Special Sidekick - 20 June 2008
T-Mobile Gets 2 More Handsets for It's WiFi Service - 26 June 2008
LG Chocolate 3 Coming Soon - 07 July 2008
T-Mobile's Nokia 6650 smartphone has launched in the UK and our sister site DigitalBurn has put up an unboxing gallery.
Compass 597 USB modem from Sierra Wireless is now available in Canada from TELUS. The Compass 597 USB modem provides TELUS customers with access to wireless high-speed Internet in a small, cleanly designed USB stick that slips easily into a pocket.
With TRU-Install software installation for both Mac and PC users, the Installation is as simple as plugging the modem into the USB slot with no extra CD or downloads required. With download speeds averaging between 450 to 800 kilobits per second (kbps) and upload speeds averaging 300 to 400 kbps on the TELUS high speed wireless network, users only need a few seconds to send a presentation to a client, download large email attachments, or upload a photo to share from anywhere within the coverage area.
The Sierra Wireless Compass 597 USB Modem also has a microSD card slot to provide convenient storage and file transfer capabilities. The Sierra Wireless Compass 597 USB Modem is available for $99.99 on a three-year contract or $299.99 without a contract.
Verizon Wireless customers with the BlackBerry Curve 8330, BlackBerry Pearl 8130 and BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphones can now stay connected to their financial information while away from home with Verizon Wireless’ Mobile Banking application.
Also available on a number of popular Get It Now-capable phones, Mobile Banking offers customers the following capabilities and features on their handsets:
Currently Wachovia, Regions, SunTrust, USAA, Synovus, America First Credit Union (AFCU), Arvest, Bancorp South, FirstBank, South Financial and BECU offer the service. Once customers sign up for Mobile Banking through their financial institutions’ online banking site, they will receive an eight digit secure initialization code that will allow them to access the Mobile Banking application on their phones.
Mobile Banking is a safe and secure application, offering customers the following security measures: multi-factor authentication including initialization codes and six-digit PIN requirements; lock out after three invalid PIN entries; use of account nicknames instead of account numbers; encrypted transactions; time out of application after two minutes on Choose PIN screen and 10 minutes on other screens; and lost device functionality, which disables the application. In addition, funds can only be transferred between accounts that are set up with online access, and Bill Pay payees cannot be set up or edited on the phone.
To get Mobile Banking, Verizon Wireless customers with the BlackBerry Curve 8330, BlackBerry Pearl 8130 and the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition can go to the Home screen on their handsets and select the BlackBerry® Browser icon to go to the VZ Start home page. Once there, click on the Mobile Banking link to download the application. VZ Start home page can also be accessed by going to https://mobile.vzw.com from the browser. There is no monthly charge for the application, although data charges may apply.
Mobile Banking is also available on a number of Get It Now-capable phones in the Tools on the Go shopping aisle of the Get It Now virtual store for no additional monthly charge. Mobile Banking-capable phones include the Voyager by LG, Venus by LG and LG VX9400; MOTORAZR maxx Ve and MOTORAZR2 V9m; and Verizon Wireless FlipShot by Samsung, Verizon Wireless Juke by Samsung and Alias by Samsung. Airtime or megabyte charges apply for sending and receiving data using Get It Now, depending on the plan. Customers need a Get It Now-enabled phone and Verizon Wireless digital service to access the Get It Now virtual store.
Samsung has announced the launch of the new Omnia Windows Mobile pocket pc phone in the Italian market on July 22. Starting from Italy, it will be available through major European mobile operators and in most of GSM supporting open markets during July and August. As the first market in Europe, Samsung had pre-order promotion for Italian consumers in cooperation with Media world, the electronics stores in Europe. The consumers who made the reservation for Omnia from July 14 will receive Xbox 360 Arcade gaming systems. The price will be at 499 Euro (8GB) without subsidy.
Samsung also prepares the summer tour that will hit all the most beautiful beaches on the Italian coast. It will also be available in most of European countries during July and August. The price range will be varied depending on the contracts.
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Companies including Hitachi, KDDI, Samsung, Toshiba and Sony Ericsson today announced an agreement to form a consortium to develop specifications for interconnecting products using “TransferJet” a new interoperable wireless transfer technology that enables rapid transfer of high resolution video, music and images.
TransferJet wireless technology enables a high speed data transmission rate of 560Mbps, while eliminating the need for complex setup and operation. Directly touching two compliant electronic products together allows files to be transferred automatically, without the need for an access point. For example, touching a TV with a digital camera enables photos to be instantaneously displayed on the TV screen. Alternatively, downloaded music content can be easily enjoyed by touching a mobile phone to a portable audio player. TransferJet can be used as a universal interface across all consumer electronics devices.
The “TransferJet Consortium” (http://www.transferjet.org/en/index.html) plans to promote a wide range of products and services incorporating TransferJet technology with the aim of accelerating its adoption throughout the consumer electronics industry.
“TransferJet Consortium” Members (as of July 17 2008)
First user-generated mobile slideshow application puts power of pictures into the hands of customers
When customers want to share their camera phone photos with the world, Alltel Wireless has provided the solution with the launch of MyShow, an user-generated mobile slideshow application. MyShow, enables customers the ability to become social media publishers with a few simple clicks to create custom slideshows that showcase their phone’s photos of choice. The application is now available through Alltel Shop for $3.99 per month.
MyShow delivers end-to-end integration between the mobile device and the Web, allowing customers to browse, create and instantly share all the special moments captured on their phone’s camera. The application automatically composes slideshows that can be personalized with text and background music. Users can upload their slideshows to MyShow’s companion Web site http://myshow.funmo.com as well as embed the MyShow “widget” and broadcast slideshows on popular social networking sites.
In less than 4 days, Sony Ericsson will announce their new walkman phones on July 22nd. The company has also launched a new website with a nice background music from Jonquil “Whistles” for its upcoming music event. You can re-visit the website on July 22, 10.00 CET time for a live webcast on the announcement.
Check out the website here
http://www.sonyericsson.com/reveals/
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