Motorola's 'Last Stand' Alexander Phone is Windows Mobile

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Motorola's 'Last Stand' Alexander Phone is Windows Mobile

What a strange, strange confluence of events. Not long ago, Malatesta and I were pondering during the podcast whether or not we'd ever see a Windows Mobile vertical slider again. We've also been wondering whether Motorola would be able to dig themselves out of the hole they're in (and whether their new Co-CEO could help). One thing that had been on our radar was this rumored “Moto-saver” the Boy Genius referenced awhile back, dubbed 'Alexander.' It was is to be an 8-megapixel wunderphone, but we figured it would run some variant of the OS found on the Ming or, as BGR guessed, UIQ.

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Heavy” mobile

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A new Swedish study may have found a link between long-term, heavy cell phone use and the risk of brain tumors. A new study from the Swedish National Institute for Working Life published in the International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health examined mobile phone user among 2,200 cancer patients between 20 and 80 years of age, and an identical number of control cases. Among the cancer patients, 905 were diagnosed

with malignant brain tumors, and about a tenth of those patients were heavy mobile phone users. “Heavy” mobile phone use was defined as 2,000 or more hours of mobile phone use, which the study says approximates using a mobile phone for an hour a day for ten years.The study also found an increase in cancer risk on the side of the head where the telephone was typically used: according the Kjell Mild, the research leader, the results indicate heavy phone users have a 240 percent increased risk of a malignant brain tumor on the side the head where they most often use their phone.

The Swedish study is the largest to date to study the long-term effects of mobile phones on the incidence of cancer. Mobile phones first went to market in Sweden in 1984, earlier than many other countries, so the population of heavy mobile phone users is proportionately larger than many other nations.

The study contradicts recent conclusions from the Dutch Health Council, which conducted an overview of research studies and concluded no research showed radiation from mobile phones and TV towers caused harm. A four-year British study published in January 2006, also found no link between long-term cell phone usage and the most common type of brain tumor.

One way to avoid any risk of developing brain cancer from use of mobile phones might be to use a handsfree headset to get the phone’s radio emitter away from the skull?of course, one might want to consider what parts of the body might be proximate to the phone’s emitter when using such a headset. – link

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Samsung B3310 Pink – A Weird Creation

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Samsung B3310 Pink – A Weird Creation

Samsung has recently designed an strange mobile phone namely “Samsung B3310 Pink”. This highly promising device is a slide slider and looks cute while holding. On the front section of this device, there are major control keys below the screen that includes workable navigation button in the center and call key and end on either side. Right below the screen you will find out a Samsung logo. The device has dimensions of 91 x 54 x 17 mm and it is providing 262k colors on its beautiful 2 inches TFT screen with 240 x 320 pixels resolution.

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Strangest mobile phone

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The strangest mobile phone design that I have ever seen
The strangest mobile phone design that I have ever seen

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BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300

The new BlackBerry Curve 3G may not be the most exciting BlackBerry that has been in the media lately but it does have some nice new features compared to its predecessor the BlackBerry Curve 8520.

The obvious and main one is that it now supports 3G, as the name suggests, which will be great for downloading apps, uploading photos and surfing the web.

Is the 9300 a worthy follow on and should you buy one if you are looking for a new smartphone? Only one way to find out and that is to read the review.

What's in the box:

• Device
• Charger
• USB Cable

As I said in the unboxing video this was not a retail box so expect a little more if purchasing.

The ten second review:

Device: BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300

Price: TBC

Summary: A mid range BlackBerry with superb messaging and social networking powers!

Best of: Keyboard, BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), Social Network integration, push email.

Worst of: Web browser, games, camera

Buy it now from: TBC

BlackBerry Curve 3G Specification:

• 320x240 pixel color display
• Transmissive TFT LCD
• Font size (user selectable)
• Displays over 65,000 colors
• 3G network support
• Optical trackpad
• Full QWERTY keyboard
• Simultaneous voice and data
• Email and text messaging
• BlackBerry® Messenger
• Instant Messaging
• Phone
• Browser
• Camera and video recording
• Wi-Fi®
• GPS
• Media player
• Organizer
• Bluetooth®
• Tethered modem
• 2.0 MP camera
• Fixed focus
• Video recording

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Samsung C3300K Champ

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Samsung C3300K Champ

Sometimes less is more. The Samsung C3300K Champ lets you start small, hoping that sooner or later you will want more. It’s a deal that suits Samsung fine. This here Champ is a touch phone with social networking support, stereo speakers, cordless FM radio and a memory card, camera and Internet. And the sticker price is as low as it gets.

Samsung C3300K Champ official photos

So, why isn’t everyone running around with a Champ in their pocket? Well first off, the Champ does have all those features but they’re not top of the line – the camera is a lowly 1.3MP, there’s no 3G and there’s several other glaring omissions.

It may not be the ideal phone for you but if you’re looking for a phone for your kid, the Samsung C3300K Champ just might be it. The young lad or lass better learn their ABCs before they start pestering you for a new toy. And they can have fast Internet, a beefier camera and Wi-Fi when they buy their own phone.

The Champ still has plenty to get them excited about – an almost complete touchscreen experience thanks to TouchWiz Lite, social networking, FM Radio that plays without the headphones plugged in. Better yet, it plays on the stereo speakers. There’s a microSD slot as well to hold an extensive music collection.

Here’s the pros and cons of getting a Samsung C3300K Champ.

Key features

• Quad-band GSM/EDGE
• 2.4" resistive TFT touchscreen of QVGA resolution
• TouchWiz Lite with widgets and Cartoon UI
• 50 MB onboard storage, microSD card slot (up to 8GB)
• 1.3 megapixel fixed-focus camera with smile detection, QCIF@15fps video recording
• FM radio with RDS; plays without headset
• Stereo speakers
• Social networking
• Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, USB v.2.0
• Very low price for a full touch phone
• Pull-out stylus included

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BlackBerry Torch 9800

The BlackBerry Torch is not the first phone to give you both a full hardware QWERTY keyboard and an ample touchscreen in a smartphone setting. But it’s a debut for BlackBerry and one that will probably shape the future for the next generation of RIM phones. The supplied 6th version of the BlackBerry OS is looking to balance user-friendliness and performance, tradition and creativity in the latest BlackBerry touch products..

The BlackBerry Torch 9800 is the usual impressively built gadget, the ultimate email machine.

One would think RIM is among the lucky few phone makers that could’ve for ever pretended the iPhone didn’t exist. When your devices are in a class of their own and you’re a household name in corporate services, it’s easy to believe you’re special.

BlackBerry Torch 9800 official photos

But RIM is not looking for safety in habit. We’ve seen enough proof that complacency is not on the company’s agenda. And they deserve credit for that. RIM still put business users first but the game has changed and they know it. So, a first-ever slider and a new OS are the torchbearer for RIM looking to revise their whole strategy.

Key features

• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
• 3G with HSPA support
• 3.2" 16M-color multi-touch capacitive touchscreen of 360 x 480 pixel resolution
• 5 MP autofocus camera with LED flash and VGA video recording
• BlackBerry OS 6
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• Built-in GPS with BlackBerry maps preloaded
• 4 GB internal storage and a hot-swappable microSD card slot
• Nice design and build quality
• 3.5mm standard audio jack
• Accelerometer sensor for screen auto-rotate
• Bluetooth v2.1 and microUSB v2.0
• Document viewer
• Optical trackpad
• Good audio quality
• DivX and XviD support

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WOW----->Apple iPhone 4

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General 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 Announced 2010, June Status Available. Released 2010, June Size Dimensions 115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm Weight 137 g Display Type LED-backlit IPS TFT, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors Size 640 x 960 pixels, 3.5 inches - Scratch-resistant surface
- Multi-touch input method
- Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
- Three-axis gyro sensor
- Proximity sensor for auto turn-off Sound Alert types Vibration, MP3 ringtones Speakerphone Yes - 3.5 mm headset jack Memory Phonebook Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall Call records 100 received, dialed and missed calls Internal 16/32 GB storage, 512 MB RAM Card slot No Data GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps EDGE Class 10, 236.8 kbps 3G HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth Yes, v2.1 with A2DP Infrared port No USB Yes, v2.0 Camera Primary 5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash Features Touch focus, geo-tagging Video Yes, 720p@30fps, LED video light, geo-tagging Secondary Yes, videocalling over Wi-Fi only Features OS iOS 4 CPU 1 GHz Apple A4 processor Messaging SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email Browser HTML (Safari) Radio No Games Downloadable, incl. motion-based Colors Black, White GPS Yes, with A-GPS support Java No - MicroSIM card support only
- Scratch-resistant glass back panel
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
- Digital compass
- Google Maps
- Audio/video player and editor
- Voice command/dial
- TV-out Battery Standard battery, Li-Po 1420mAh Stand-by Up to 300 h (2G) / Up to 300 h (3G) Talk time Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 7 h (3G) Music play Up to 40 h

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Sony Ericsson A8i

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• Introducing the first handset to support the TD-SCDMA network – the Sony Ericsson A8i
• The Sony Ericsson A8i was developed in collaboration with China Mobile specifically for the Chinese market and runs on the operator’s OMS 2.0 smart phone platform

Beijing, China – August 31 2010 – Sony Ericsson today announces that it is strengthening its portfolio in China by launching the first smartphone to support China Mobile’s TD-SCDMA network – the Sony Ericsson A8i.

The Sony Ericsson A8i delivers high performance in a stylish form factor. The phone features a 3.5-inch (9 cm) touch screen and incorporates the human curvature design concept that is now consistent across the Sony Ericsson portfolio. The phone benefits comprehensive range of signature applications including TrackID which is linked directly with China Mobile’s entertainment download service – giving customers in China access to a wide range of local music.

Bert Nordberg, President & CEO, Sony Ericsson said, “China is a hugely important market for Sony Ericsson and we are committed to maintaining our strong position and driving growth by continually introducing new and exciting products into this market. Today cements that commitment and we are honored to introduce the Sony Ericsson A8i to users across China – enhancing to our already award winning* product line up in the region.”

“The Sony Ericsson A8i underpins our commitment to delivering the most entertaining smart phones. By combining the best communication and entertainment experiences on an open platform we are giving our customers the best possible consumer experience.”

Huidi Li, Assistant President, China Mobile said, “Demand for Smartphone is on the rise, and our customer’s are continually asking us to provide them with innovative, feature-rich products. Working closely with a partner such as Sony Ericsson, allows us to not only meet that need, but go one step further and deliver product and services that enhance overall user experience. The Sony Ericsson A8i is testament to the combined expertise of both companies and the first of its kind to support our TD-SCDMA network. We are proud to be adding this new product into our product portfolio.”

Sony Ericsson A8i at a glance:

• High-speed, easy-to-use OMS 2.0 smartphne platform which is fully supported by China Mobile’s entertainment services and applications
• Combines a 3.5” touch widescreen with CMMB mobile TV functionality and delivers amazing high-definition visual effects
• Support both TD-SCDMA 3G networks and WLAN connections
• Stylish design featuring the human curvature design concept
• Features Sony Ericsson signature entertainment applications such as TrackID, linked directly with China Mobile’s music download service

Legal

© Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2010

The Liquid Identity logo, Xperia, PlayNow and TrackID are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Sony is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Corporation. Ericsson is the trademark or registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson. Additional information regarding trademarks may be located on our website at: www.sonyericsson.com/cws/common/legal/disclaimer.

Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. All terms are subject to change without prior notice.

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden.

*Awards received in China include:

• 2010, XPERIA™ X10i awarded the Best Worthy Expected 3G Flagship Smartphone in China Market by People.com.cn
• 2009, W595c awarded Best Music Phone of 2009 and Sony Ericsson as Most Fashionable Phone Brand by Southern Weekly Magazine

Sony Ericsson is a 50:50 joint venture by Sony and Ericsson established in October 2001, with global corporate functions located in London and operations in all major markets. Sony Ericsson vision is to become the industry leader in Communication Entertainment; where new styles of communicating through the internet and social media, become entertainment. Sony Ericsson offers exciting consumer experiences through phones, accessories, content and applications. For more information please visit, www.sonyericsson.com.

Sony Ericsson A8i:

Camera

• 5 megapixel camera
• 4x digital zoom
• Auto focus
• Geo tagging
• Photo flash
• Photo light
• Touch focus

• Screen

• 3.5 inches
• 854x480 pixels
• 262,144 colour TFT

Accessories

• In-Box:
• Sony Ericsson A8i
• Battery
• stereo portable handsfree
• Charger
• User documentation

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Samsung P1000 Galaxy Tab

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General	2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
	3G Network	HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100
	Announced	2010, September
	Status	Coming soon. Exp. release 2010, September

Size	Dimensions	190 x 120 x 12 mm
	Weight	380 g

Display	Type	TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	600 x 1024 pixels, 7.0 inches
		- TouchWiz UI - Multi-touch input method - Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate - Three-axis gyro sensor - Touch-sensitive controls - Proximity sensor for auto turn-off - Swype text input

Sound	Alert types	Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
	Speakerphone	Yes, with stereo speakers
		- 3.5 mm audio jack

Memory	Phonebook	Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall
	Call records	Practically unlimited
	Internal	16/32 GB storage, 512 MB RAM
	Card slot	microSD, up to 32GB

Data	GPRS	Yes
	EDGE	Yes
	3G	HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
	Bluetooth	Yes, v3.0 with A2DP
	Infrared port	No
	USB	Yes, v2.0 (proprietary)

Camera	Primary	3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
	Video	Yes
	Secondary	Yes, 1.3 MP

Features	OS	Android OS, v2.2 (Froyo)
	CPU	ARM Cortex A8 processor, 1 GHz processor; PowerVR SGX540 graphics
	Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS
	Browser	HTML
	Radio	No
	Games	Yes
	Colors	Black and Grey
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS support
	Java	Yes, MIDP 2.1
		- Social networking integration - Digital compass - Full HD video playback - TV-out - MP4/DivX/WMV/H.264/H.263 player - MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3/FLAC player - Organizer - Image/video editor - Thinkfree Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) - Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration - Readers/Media/Music Hub - Adobe Flash 10.1 support - Voice memo/dial/commands - T9

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