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Idiot gets stuck in manhole trying to retrieve mobile phone

, Jul 26th 2011 Discuss [9]

How do I even start this? If stupid was an Olympic sport this dude would be the Michael Phelps of idiots. You have to watch the whole video below see the dude's injuries for yourself and then decide how legit his story is. I'm calling BS. To the dude stuck in a storm drain, think up a better lie to avoid embarrassment next time or better yet, just stay off the news. Read The Full Story

AT&T Confirms Android 2.3 Gingerbread Update For 2011 Lineup

, Jul 25th 2011 Discuss [3]

AT&T had some good news today for its Android phone customers who have been eagerly awaiting a platform update. The carrier confirmed that all of its 2011 Android handsets will soon be getting Android 2.3 Gingerbread, which has so far only been available on the recently launched HTC Status. The updates, however, will not be rolled out altogether, with one kicking off today and others within the coming weeks. Read The Full Story

Microsoft develops phone app that creates 3D models

, Mar 23rd 2011 Discuss [14]

Some may have issues with Windows, and the Zune may get a few snickers. But Microsoft's R&D arm is always thinking outside the box and creating killer apps that are just plain fun to play with. And their latest gem is a phone app that can create a 3D model out of a series of cellphone camera photographs. Read The Full Story

AT&T Offers New Trade-In Program For Old Phones

, Feb 4th 2011 Discuss [5]

Were you thinking of switching to Verizon with all this hype about them now having the iPhone 4 minus the spotty service plus unlimited data plan? Well, not so fast because AT&T is pulling out all the stops to keep you--well kinda. Besides their secret unlimited data plan, AT&T is announcing today a new trade-in program in partnership with FlipSwap that will allow you to turn in your old devices for credit towards new ones. Read The Full Story

Binatone iHome and DSP Multimedia Handset slap Android on DECT landlines

, Mar 4th 2010 Discuss [1]

The landline phone industry lacks the glamour (or at least the relentless hunger for an upgrade) of its cellular sibling, and so it's perhaps no surprise that manufacturers are looking to borrow some Android hype.  Both Binatone and DSP have added their Android-powered landline phones to the ring, in the shape of the Binatone iHome and the DSP Multimedia Handset. Read The Full Story

ASUS AiGuru SV1T Skype videophone gets touchscreen

, Sep 18th 2009 Discuss [0]

ASUS have rolled out a new version of their standalone Skype videophone, in the shape of the AiGuru SV1T.  The most significant change from the first-gen AiGuru SV1 is that the 7-inch 800 x 480 display now gets a touchscreen layer, meaning users no longer have to arduously navigate via the D-pad. Read The Full Story

Cloud Telecomputer Glass slaps Android onto an awesome touchscreen desk phone

, Aug 20th 2009 Discuss [1]

We've seen Android on MIDs, Android on PMPs and of course Android on smartphones, so it should come as no surprise that the humble landline phone is next.  Thing is, Cloud Telecomputer don't seem to have received the memo about your desk phone being humble, as their Glass design rocks an 8-inch full-color touchscreen, HD audio, Bluetooth connectivity and desktop computer integration. Read The Full Story

Sharp DECT phone adds in 7-inch touchscreen digital photo frame

, Aug 19th 2009 Discuss [0]

You don't see a huge amount of development in cordless landline phones, so we're hoping Sharp Japan's new JD-7C1CL/CW makes it over to the US and Europe.  A combination of a base-station unit with a 7-inch touchscreen 800 x 480 LCD and a DECT handset, the JD-7C1CL/CW not only shows your digital photos but can also show received faxes rather than printing them out. Read The Full Story

Phone Round-up: Nokia N97, LG enV3 and more

, May 18th 2009 Discuss [2]

We have quite a bit of phone news for you today, so we had better jump right in. First, we got word that the Nokia N97 NAM would be arriving on June 2nd, according to a new rumor. But there was a lot to come from Nokia besides that tidbit. Read The Full Story

Possible hardware specs for Zune HD, Microsoft Pink phone emerge

, May 12th 2009 Discuss [0]

We just heard earlier today that Microsoft developers themselves might have tipped off the upcoming launch of Zune phone in June, but now we're learning even more about what a Zune HD or project Pink phone might look like. On the inside, that is. Read The Full Story

LG Viewty Smart gets official

, Apr 20th 2009 Discuss [0]

Well, it's official folks! LG completely revealed their Viewty Smart today and it's pretty much exactly what we expected. Known for quite some time as the Viewty II, this phone features a touchscreen and several other smartphone features. Read The Full Story

T-Mobile announces new 3G Sidekick LX

, Apr 16th 2009 Discuss [1]

Starting today, the Sidekick LX is available for pre-order from Sidekick.com for pre-existing T-Mobile customers. The phone will retain its iconic swivel design, but now coming in two colors -orchid and carbon- and adds features such as GPS-enabled LiveSearch. The Sidekick LX will also feature a 3.2" TFT display, and a 3.2 MP camera. The new Sidekick also features a notably thinner design. The new Sidekick will also take advantage of T-Mobile's developing 3G network, offering much faster browsing speeds than the previous generation Sidekick. This will come in handy for the social-network loving users who will advantage from the "Communities" section of the LX, which will feature one-click links to Facebook, MySpace and Twitter via an optimized application screen. These applications will also push notifications directly on the homescreen of the Sidekick, letting the user know if they have any events from their friends on their networks. Read The Full Story
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