Archive for May 9th, 2008
 So much about the mid-May release. It's Might 9th and Sprint is following the Verizon suit by launching the same device - BlackBerry Curve 8330. That's push email taken to the speed of EV-DO. Add GPS on top of that, and you're ready to push your addiction through the limits.
Apparently, Sprint has solved all the problems it have had and now the device is compatible with such carrier's services like Sprint TV, Sprint Music Store and Sprint OnDemand. Interested users will have to pour out $179 (after mail-in rebate and instant savings) and sign a two-year agreement in order to grab one.
[Via: Engadget Mobile]
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The folks behind Orb, the application/service that allows you to stream content from your Computer to other devices, just announced the iPhone support. Now Apple handset's users are able to access all the content from their Computer — including TV — to their shiny device. Naturally, iPod Touch is also supported but it is required, however, that both iPhone and/or iPod are jailbroken. And while we’ve nothing against that — on the contrary, we support iPhone being absolutely open — I'm curious to see how will Apple react to this. I guess Orb could argue this is just a temporary solution, until the new firmware with third-party apps becomes available. In the meantime, you can grab OrbLive from “Multimedia” menu in the Installer.app, or check out the short video demonstration of Orb in “iPhone action” after the jump.
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 If you remember Verizon announced Motorola Q 9c during this year's CTIA. The Moto-made smartphone is now available for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate and with a new two-year customer agreement.
The full QWERTY-keyboard equipped device is ideal for anyone who aims to increase it's on-the-go productivity, but also adores how his/her device looks. Specs wise, the Moto Q 9c runs Windows Mobile 6 and among other things sports a 2.4 inch screen, 1.3 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth, 128 MB of on-board memory and optional removable memory future-proofed up to 32 GB, speakerphone. Pre-installed software include MS Office mobile suite and Opera Mobile… More information is available on Verizon's website.
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Bell Mobility in Canada is set to add two mid-range devices to its portfolio. The first one, Samsung Ace, is considered to be the BlackJack's younger brother, boasting full QWERTY keyboard, Windows Mobile 6 Standard edition, 1.3 megapixel camera, microSD slot, Bluetooth support. The lack of 3G and WiFi might be a dealbreaker for some people, hence they might ignore it on Might 12th when it officially hits the Bell's portfolio.
Other device Bell is adding targets feature phone users who search for a decent looking music-enabled phone. The LG Vantage looks like a Shine's clone, yet unlike the original device uses plastic instead of metal. The specs include 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, microSD slot. The LG Vantage will sell anywhere from CA$225 on a three year term to CA$425 sans any contract. That's starting from May 16th when it becomes available.
[Via: Engadget Mobile]
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The BlackBerry 9000 is the next greatest thing to come out of Waterloo. With loads of photos already circulating the interwebs and Blackberry 9000 specs already known, there's not much that we don't know about the curvy handset.
Good thing for us, CrackBerry has their own BlackBerry 9000 live and in-hand for an in-depth look at RIM's new user interface. The BlackBerry 9000 sports BlackBerry OS 4.6 and the video below shows off the new UI's slick aesthetic. Menu icons light up as you scroll over them and the display's 480
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The video starts off like an unassuming promotion for Windows' Live Mesh services. As cool as the prospect of a totally “connected life” is, the real gem in this video is a brief glimpse of the next-generation Windows Mobile.
Fast forward to about 00:32 (32 seconds) to get a sneak peak at the next major revamping of Windows Mobile - Windows Mobile 7. Compared to the sliding-pane view on the Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard This day Screen (Home Screen), Windows Mobile 7 looks more like an evolutionary update. Whereas Windows Mobile 6.1 is more of a cosmetic refresh on Windows Mobile (aside from much-welcomed features like threaded SMS text messages), Windows Mobile 7 looks like it has built some more functionality behind the aesthetics. The sneak-peak is too short to really get a feel for WM7, so this is all speculation. But, from what we have the ability to see, it looks like the sliding-pane motif has been expanded on.
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 DoubleClick recently announced that its mobile division, DoubleClick Mobile, is integrating with mobile ad networks — including AdMob, Google's AdSense for mobile content, and Millennial Media's premium MBrand network as well as its Decktrade performance network. The idea is to help mobile publishers fill more of their available inventory and earn more revenue.
Now, publishers using DoubleClick Mobile can sell mobile display inventory indirectly, through automated access to one or more networks of mobile advertisers. Publishers, of course, can continue to sell directly as they’ve always done. DoubleClick Mobile provides an accurate view of what inventory is available to sell, what has been sold directly and what has been filled by ad networks. By managing inventory across direct and indirect channels, DoubleClick Mobile helps publishers superior monetize their mobile web content.
Commenting on the announcement group product manager for DoubleClick products Ari Paparo said: “We believe that the ability to sell mobile inventory directly and indirectly will provide mobile advertisers with more options, ultimately leading to superior monetization for publishers.”
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Eidos will be launching the Commodore 64 classic game, Jupiter Lander, mobile game this June. Those that not remember, Jupiter Lander was released 25 years ago and since than it has been cloned for quite a few times. The storyline (if there’s such thing in this game) is simple: It's up to you to steer a space craft to safety using only thrusters as directional controls and ease it on to a choice of landing bays.
Boasting ten challenging stages, the player begins each level with a limited supply of fuel which is depleted each time the ship's thrusters are engaged. As the player progresses, the level designs grow more fiendish with craggy rock formations testing the player's skills, while later stages add ever more hazards. Adding to the challenge are multiple landing zones located throughout the levels, with the harder to reach areas offering large bonuses for the intrepid pilot.
You can play the original Jupiter Lander in what Eidos calls the “perfect recreation of the Commodore 64 game complete with eight-colour palette and retro visuals,” or as a polished contemporary version featuring all-new graphics, complete with particle effects and a zoom mode. Both game modes, though, retain the timeless gameplay of the original, with the simplistic controls perfectly suited for mobile phone use.
What can I state - I don't care about the new polished version. It's the old one that caused many sleepless nights “back in the days.” 
[Image from PocketGamer]
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 A new Juniper Research's analysis forecasts that up to 12% of the global DSL installed base will be substituted by WiMAX by 2013, with Far East region leading with over one fifth of the 47 million subscribers in 2013.
Juniper explored how WiMAX is well suited to rapid deployment in the many underserved areas, not only in developing, but also in developed countries.
Report author Howard Wilcox suggests WiMAX will be an attractive offer in areas where there are no wired networks, and in areas where the existing DSL speed is suboptimal. WiMAX will solve the broadband access problem for users located at the fringes of DSL coverage even in a number of developed nations such as UK, USA, Ireland and Scandinavia.
The vast majority of the WiMAX 802.16e trials and network contracts which are being announced will start by providing fixed broadband, with mobile usage set to develop after initial demand for fixed and portable services as an added benefit for subscribers.
Highlights from the report include:
- The annual fixed WiMAX global market size will exceed 13 million subscribers by 2013
- The WiMAX device market comprising CPE, chipsets, minicards, and USB dongles will approach $6 billion per year by 2013
- The top 3 regions (Far East, N. America and W. Europe) will represent over 60% of the $20bn per annum global WiMAX service revenues by 2013
However, Howard Wilcox cautioned that brand identification and service differentiation are major marketing challenges facing new WiMAX operators. “Many of the existing broadband providers are household names that already have widespread market presence and recognition. WiMAX operators will need to identify and promote their USPs, whilst avoiding entering the market on the basis of price,” he added.
More information about the report is available on Juniper Research's website.
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Ladies and gentlemen, he was a good buddy. Its huge glossy screen made people around envy you (at least when you were in the hotspot area), and its media playing abilities were second to none. However, he's not longer with British citizens…
iPhone, at least in its 2G version, is official dead in the UK. And although we knew this is coming, O2 UK obviously wanted to make things clear, hence their iPhone page has a simple “iPhone no longer available” sentence. This in return prompts a question when will the 3G iPhone be released, and who will get the honor to carry it. Hopefully, we'll know sooner rather than later. June seems like a month to look forward to…
[Via: Engadget]
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