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Jun 24

2008

Nokia to buy Symbian to set it free

Nokia is about to spend EUR264 million to acquire the remaining shares it does not already own. The reason? To make the Symbian software platform a royalty-free open platform for mobile phones.

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Jun 23

2008

What if Microsoft made the iPhone?

Posted by simonp in News, Mobile Phones

Here's a parody of what if Microsoft made the iPhone.

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Jun 22

2008

Waterproof phones are a lovely sight

Posted by Jaclyn in News, Mobile Phones, Entertainment

This is not about phones. This is about phones. Nope this is not about phones. But it is ultimately about phones, specifically the Docomo new 706i series phones, with one segment mobile TV(!!), HSDPA, 3G/GSM and even waterproofing! And that�s why we�re stealing this picture from ItMedia via Kirai to show this lovely vision of two girls with the waterproof, TV-friendly f706i phone.

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Jun 21

2008

Samsung Omnia on the roll

Posted by Jaclyn in News, Mobile Phones

As Rachel has mentioned, the Samsung Omnia has been launched and will be on sale now for SGD1,098 for the 16GB version without a contract. The 8GB version will be released later. Anyone who�s had a chance to play with its patented TouchWiz user interface, unique widgets, and experience its WQVGA screen is most welcome to drop comments :)

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Jun 17

2008

Sony Ericsson takes a page off Wii with their new F305

Posted by simonp in News, Mobile Phones

Don't be surprised when you see people swinging their mobile phones out the window or tossing them like shotputs by year end. Sony Ericsson's new F305 mobile introduces what they call Motion Gaming which lets users control games with actions like swinging and swiping.

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Jun 17

2008

Sony Ericsson offers 8.1 megapixel camera

Posted by simonp in News, Mobile Phones

If you're an avid photographer, and mobile phone junkie at the same time, Sony Ericsson has a new one for you. The new Sony Ericsson C905 is the first Cyber-Shot mobile that's a slider and to also have an 8.1 megapixel camera with Xenon flash.

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Jun 16

2008

Nokia unleashes the new E66 and E71

Posted by simonp in News, Mobile Phones

Business users can now start hounding their bosses for an upgrade of their business mobile phone. The new business-centric Nokia E66 and E71 are virtually the same in features with only their form factor separating the two. If you're one for widescreen and a QWERTY keyboard, then the E71 is for you. If you love slider phones, then it's the E66, but there's no keyboard.

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Jun 10

2008

Do more with ASUS�s GPS PDA Phone!

Posted by iBevan in Tech, PDAs, News, Mobile Phones

Made for the fashion-conscious individual, the ASUS P320 exudes a stylish impression and is made to fit comfortably in the hand. It is certainly not just an eye-candy product as it runs on a Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional platform and is packed full with features such as GPS navigation, WiFi for Internet access on-the-go and Bluetooth.

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