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Aptina camera phone image sensor supports HD video

, Nov 20th 2008 Discuss [0]

Camera phones just keep keep getting better and better and this latest image sensor from Aptina will take them up to the next level. In fact, their image sensor will be entering mass production soon and it seems these sensors will be included in the latest 5-megapixel camera phones. Read The Full Story

BlackBerry Storm for Verizon review part 2

, Nov 20th 2008 Discuss [10]

In part one of our Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Storm 9530 review we looked at the hardware – including the unique touchscreen – the preinstalled software and our initial impressions, together with some preliminary battery feedback.  Now, in part two, we’ll look at media performance, the camera and GPS, web browsing on the Storm and call quality.  Read on for all the details – plus our final conclusion.

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BlackBerry Storm for Verizon Review Part 1

, Nov 20th 2008 Discuss [1]

This year has seen potentially game-changing devices from HTC, Apple, Samsung and Sony Ericsson, and now it’s the turn of RIM to show us they can do more than just email.  The BlackBerry Storm marks a significant first for the company: it’s the only BlackBerry to have a touchscreen and no hardware keyboard.  In the first part of our Verizon BlackBerry Storm 9530 review, we’ll cover the hardware – including the unique ClickThrough touchscreen – the preinstalled software and our initial impressions, together with some preliminary battery feedback.

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Samsung Behold hands-on review

, Nov 17th 2008 Discuss [36]

T-Mobile has just sent us what we now believe to be one of the best phones that they have to offer. The T-Mobile Behold by Samsung has provoked plenty of discussion since its announcement, making us all the more eager to get our hands on this touchscreen handset. The biggest question in our mind is, will this phone attract more much-needed traffic to T-Mobile?  Is this phone worth your time? And, more importantly, does it give the T-Mobile G1 a run for its money?

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BlackBerry Bold for AT&T Review

, Nov 3rd 2008 Discuss [0]

This year has seen two game-changers for RIM, in the shape of the BlackBerry Storm and the BlackBerry Bold.  The former is easier to explain – it’s the company’s first touchscreen device – but the latter has been more of an evolution for the messaging specialists.  While loved by many, the BlackBerry line-up had been looking progressively more and more bland compared to rivals; with the Bold, RIM have taken the opportunity to give it more than just a slick new casing.

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Google Android source-code released

, Oct 21st 2008 Discuss [0]

Google have released the source code for the Android mobile platform, enabling any interested developer, OEM or bedroom tinkerer to not only try the Android OS but to adapt and improve it.  Until now, the Android SDK has been available only to select developers and testers, but as the first handset to use the platform, the T-Mobile G1, hits the market, Google has delivered on their promise to make the whole endeavour open-source.

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PhoneTag Voicemail to Email Transcription SlashGear Review

, Oct 6th 2008 Discuss [1]

Voicemail is one of those love-it-hate-it things about modern life.  Yes, not having to answer every call (or worry about missing something important when out of touch) is handy, but then having to listen back to those messages and usually feeling obliged to return the calls can be a chore.  PhoneTag – formerly SimulScribe – wants to take that chore away from you.  Unlike traditional voicemail, or even Visual Voicemail on the iPhone and other handsets, PhoneTag offers a truly visual alternative to dialling in.  SlashGear have been avoiding calls for the past few weeks, trying it out.

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9 Megapixel camera phones on the horizon

, Sep 23rd 2008 Discuss [1]

Digital Imaging Systems announced yesterday that a new component for cell phones will be available soon that enables a 9-megapixel camera module. Just about any mobile device could sport this technology that is capable of taking 3488x2626 resolution images. 30-frame per second video recording will also be available thanks to this module with 720p high-def quality due to the low-powered CMOS. An auto-focus function will also be included in this ramped up camera module. Sounds to be pretty high-tech if you ask me. After all, the resolution does sport a lot of pixels. Read The Full Story

HTC announces Touch 3G and Viva – After site leaks

, Sep 15th 2008 Discuss [2]

HTC announced HTC Touch 3G and HTC Touch Viva today; a site leaks made HTC to push the announcement one day earlier than planned - Both Touch 3G and Touch Viva sports TouchFLO technology enabling quick navigation and one touch access to messages, contacts, and other information. Read The Full Story

OpenPeak’s OpenFrame is phone, home information center

, Aug 21st 2008 Discuss [0]

OpenFrame is a home phone and information center developed by OpenPeak that's meant to make the experience of talking on your house phone a much more twenty-first century experience. And if there's one area that's been left behind, it's the home phone! Read The Full Story

VTech IS6110 Instant Messenger DECT phone review

, Jul 17th 2008 Discuss [0]

Landline phones have taken a pounding from cellphones these past few years; people expect their handsets to come packed with features, and beyond DECT digital cordless and a built-in answerphone the humble landline couldn’t really compete.  Now it’s either aim budget or add tech to justify your price-tag: VTech want $99.95 for their IS6110 cordless phone, and to make it worth your while they’ve thrown in instant messaging, a color screen and a QWERTY keyboard.  SlashGear has been doing more than the usual amount of online chatting to see whether it’s enough.

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OpenMoko Neo FreeRunner goes on sale July 4th

, Jul 2nd 2008 Discuss [0]

After being in development for quite sometime, OpenMoko Neo FreeRunner is now available for end users to buy. On July 4th, OpenMoko will be taking orders for the handset and expected to be shipping on July 7th. The Linux powered handset will be available in two version, 850MHz or 900 MHz Tri-band GSM. It weighing 6.5 ounces and features a 2.8-inch touch screen with 480 x 640 VGA resolution, 802.11b/g WiFi, AGPS, GRPS 2.5G, Bluetooth 2.0, two 3-axis motion sensors, and 128MB WSDRAM / 256MB NAND Flash. The OpenMoko Neo FreeRunner comes with the price tag of $399 and will be available directly from OpenMoko.com store or via distributors in EU, India, and North America.
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