Verizon went official this morning with the Hero-esque HTC Droid Eris. The Eris is a lot like the Hero, just for the Verizon Wireless network. And, at just $99, the Droid Eris is the more affordable alternative to both the upcoming Motorola Droid and the Sprint HTC Hero.
Verizon HTC Droid Eris Video
Friday, November 6, 2009
Verizon went official this morning with the Hero-esque HTC Droid Eris. The Eris is a lot like the Hero, just for the Verizon Wireless network. And, at just $99, the Droid Eris is the more affordable alternative to both the upcoming Motorola Droid and the Sprint HTC Hero.
Gokivo for iPhone navigation app is FREE!
Networks In Motion today has announced a new update to its Gokivo iPhone app [iTunes link] that offers users two relatively cheap options for GPS navigation. Users can download the Gokivo app for $4.99 from the AppStore and enjoy 30 days of voice-guided navigation, or, for $39.99, Gokivo will serve up iPhone navigation for a full year. And, to celebrate, NIM is giving iPhone users a chance to download their Gokivo for iPhone navigation app for FREE!
How to get Gokivo for iPhone navigation app for FREE!, first you’ll need to download the Gokivo iPhone app and pay $4.99. Then, simply email Gokivo with you riTunes receipt to nim@sutherlandgold.com and you’ll be reimbursed via PayPal or gift card, whatever you prefer.
Gokivo for iPhone navigation app supports voice-guided directions, including spoken street names. It also serves up real-time traffic alerts to help you avoid any delays. And, with iPod integration, you can listen to your favorite tunes from within the Gokivo iPhone app.
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Ezy100 mobile phone
Ezy100 mobile phone has been designed for those who are hard of hearing. The ringer on the phone is capable of +100dB and the earpiece also has been boosted and is compatible with hearing aids.
The battery on the Ezy100 is good for about 120 minutes of talk along with 170 hours of standby and the phone works on dual band networks at 900/1800MHz.
Ezy100 mobile phone is perhaps one of the first phones that has been launched in a long time that is literally just a phone. It has no wifi, no bluetooth and nothing really except the ability to talk to somebody.
Ezy100 mobile phone also features a panic button that allows you to pre-set 5 numbers to call in sequence when an emergency happens.
Ezy100 mobile phone is not available just yet, but will be launched soon over in Australia costing $250AUD
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Verizon Wireless launch LG Chocolate Touch
Verizon Wireless launch LG Chocolate Touch today Nov 5 touch-screen version of LG Chocolate phone was designed for music lovers who would like to have an excellent MP3 music phone to replace their iPods. The LG Chocolate Touch is equipped with Dolby® Mobile that delivering richer listening experience with its potent bass and sparkling clarity.
LG Chocolate Touch also features a 3.2-megapixel digital camera, social network apps (Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace), and definitely a touch-sensitive screen for more intuitive navigation.
The selling price is $79.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a Nationwide Calling Plan.
Features and Specifications
* FM radio with 12 presets
* Integrated Song ID
* Dedicated side key for easy access to favorite songs
* Bluetooth®-capabilities with support for the following profiles: headset, hands-free, dial-up networking, stereo, phonebook access, basic printing, object push for vCard and vCalendar, file transfer, basic imaging and human interface device
* “Join the Band” feature allows customers to use their fingers to tap on a full drum kit complete with snare drum, kick drum, floor tom, hi-hat cymbal, ride cymbal, crash cymbal, and even a cowbell
o The “Join the Band” piano function allows customers to play along on a full scrolling 88-key keyboard. With the option to press “Pause” to stop the music and show off solo skills, the possibilities of fun are endless
* Dolby Mobile equalizer, enhancing the listeners experience with:
o Sound Space for Headphones – Adds spaciousness and impact to headphone listening from stereo content
o Natural Bass – Provides a clean, powerful bass extension without artificial side effects
o High-Frequency Enhancer – Reinforces high frequencies, especially for lower-quality source content
o Sound Level Controller – Maintains a consistent playback level, both within a particular program and across content
Additional features:
* Sleek, compact and stylish multi-featured touch screen phone with a rounded shape and metallic finish
* Access to Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and other social networking sites. A dedicated social networking shortcut key allows users to upload pictures and videos to Twitter, Facebook®, MySpace and other social networks.
* 3.2 megapixel camera and camcorder that includes:
o Five different resolutions
o Zoom up to 1.6 times
o Intelligent shot for improved image quality
o Panorama for three guided sequential shots
o Facial makeover that removes blemishes and enhances features
o Image editor with zoom, rotate, crop, added frames and stamps
o Ability to write over images
o Customize brightness, white balance, shutter sounds, color effects and use a self-timer
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LG Chocolate Touch also features a 3.2-megapixel digital camera, social network apps (Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace), and definitely a touch-sensitive screen for more intuitive navigation.
The selling price is $79.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a Nationwide Calling Plan.
Features and Specifications
* FM radio with 12 presets
* Integrated Song ID
* Dedicated side key for easy access to favorite songs
* Bluetooth®-capabilities with support for the following profiles: headset, hands-free, dial-up networking, stereo, phonebook access, basic printing, object push for vCard and vCalendar, file transfer, basic imaging and human interface device
* “Join the Band” feature allows customers to use their fingers to tap on a full drum kit complete with snare drum, kick drum, floor tom, hi-hat cymbal, ride cymbal, crash cymbal, and even a cowbell
o The “Join the Band” piano function allows customers to play along on a full scrolling 88-key keyboard. With the option to press “Pause” to stop the music and show off solo skills, the possibilities of fun are endless
* Dolby Mobile equalizer, enhancing the listeners experience with:
o Sound Space for Headphones – Adds spaciousness and impact to headphone listening from stereo content
o Natural Bass – Provides a clean, powerful bass extension without artificial side effects
o High-Frequency Enhancer – Reinforces high frequencies, especially for lower-quality source content
o Sound Level Controller – Maintains a consistent playback level, both within a particular program and across content
Additional features:
* Sleek, compact and stylish multi-featured touch screen phone with a rounded shape and metallic finish
* Access to Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and other social networking sites. A dedicated social networking shortcut key allows users to upload pictures and videos to Twitter, Facebook®, MySpace and other social networks.
* 3.2 megapixel camera and camcorder that includes:
o Five different resolutions
o Zoom up to 1.6 times
o Intelligent shot for improved image quality
o Panorama for three guided sequential shots
o Facial makeover that removes blemishes and enhances features
o Image editor with zoom, rotate, crop, added frames and stamps
o Ability to write over images
o Customize brightness, white balance, shutter sounds, color effects and use a self-timer
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Verizon Wireless Samsung Convoy [rugged Push-to-Talk]
Verizon Wireless today also unearthed the Samsung Convoy, a rugged Push-to-Talk was built to meet military specifications to withstand the harshest of elements. Samsung Convoy looks just like one of those ugly Nextel phones that are designed for on-field workers.
Samsung Convoy features a long battery life, Push to Talk capabilities that leverage Verizon Wireless’ Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) Revision A (Rev. A), VZ navigator (GPS navigation), 2-MP digital camera, and stereo speaker.
Samsung Convoy will be available Nov. 15 for $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement with Verizon Wireless.
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Telus gone live with new Clear Choice plans HSPA network
Telus gone live with HSPA network and with new Clear Choice plans they’ll be offering the Canadian public beginning today, November 5.
Telus listed plan price is exactly what the subscriber will end up paying for no longer includes hidden SAF charges and 911 fees. The listed below are the complete Clear Choice plan options available to new and current Telus subscribers who are willing to ditch their current plan for one of these new ones:
Smartphone Plans (includes 50 bonus anytime minutes, voicemail, call waiting, conference calling, unlimited nights – 9pm and weekends):
$50/month:
* 100 local anytime minutes
* Unlimited local talk/text with 5 numbers OR 1,000 outgoing and unlimited incoming text messages OR double anytime minutes
* 500 MB data
$65/month:
* 200 local anytime minutes
* Unlimited nationwide talk/text with 5 numbers OR unlimited incoming text messages OR double anytime minutes
* 1GB data
$80/month:
* 350 local anytime minutes
* Unlimited nationwide talk/text with 5 numbers OR unlimited incoming text messages OR double anytime minutes
* 2GB data
$100/month:
* 450 local anytime minutes
* Unlimited nationwide talk/text with 5 numbers OR unlimited incoming text messages OR double anytime minutes
* 3GB data
Feature Phone Plans (includes 50 bonus anytime minutes, voicemail, call waiting, conference calling and unlimited nights – 9 p.m. and weekends)
$30/month:
* 100 local anytime minutes
* Unlimited local calling, text, picture and video messaging with 5 numbers OR 1,000 outgoing and unlimited incoming text, picture and video messaging OR double anytime minutes
$35/month:
* 150 local anytime minutes
* Unlimited local calling, text, picture and video messaging with 5 numbers OR 1,000 outgoing and unlimited incoming text, picture and video messaging OR double anytime minutes
$40/month:
* 200 local anytime minutes
* Unlimited local calling, text, picture and video messaging with 5 numbers OR unlimited text, picture and video messaging OR double anytime minutes
$45/month:
* 350 local anytime minutes
* Unlimited local calling, text, picture and video messaging with 5 numbers OR unlimited text, picture and video messaging OR double anytime minutes
$50/month:
* 450 local anytime minutes
* Unlimited local calling, text, picture and video messaging with 5 numbers OR unlimited text, picture and video messaging OR double anytime minutes
Mobile Internet Plans
$30/month (500MB)
$35/month (1GB)
$50/month (2GB)
$65/month (3GB)
$85/month (5GB)
Additional Data is $.05/MB
US Roaming is $3.00/MB
International Roaming is $25/MB
See anything you like that would convince you to either sign-up with Telus or upgrade current your Telus plan to one of these?
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Motorola Ruby knowing as MOTO Klassic in korea
Motorola Ruby is called MOTO Klassic in Korea market and will be available via SK Telecom, featuring CDMA Ev-DO connectivity. This is a flip-phone with touch-sensitive external screen, and stainless steel body.
Motorola Ruby/ MOTO KLassic also has GPS, Bluetooth, a 5 megapixel camera with auto-focus, microSD expansion slot and a 950mAh battery. Moreover, it supports phone navigation, multimedia function, electronic dictionary and more. Sadly, No word yet if Motorola plans to release the Ruby / Klassic outside Korea, but you can check out the phone on its official (Korean) website.
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HTC Windows Mobile phone (HD2) shipping in Europe, Asia
Thursday, November 5, 2009
HTC Windows Mobile phone (HD2) now shipping in Europe, Asia (Taiwan will be the first Asian country to get it, in mid-November) and available in the US in early 2010.
HTC HD2 previously known as HTC Leo, HTC HD2 was officially announced at the beginning of October. HTC HD2 cell phone features include a 4.3-inch capacitive touch display, 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and dual-LED flash, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, a 1GHz MSM8250 Snapdragon processor, 512MB ROM / 448MB RAM, HTC’s Sense UI overlay and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The HD2 cell phone running on Microsoft’s new Windows Mobile 6.5 Pro.
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HTC HD2 previously known as HTC Leo, HTC HD2 was officially announced at the beginning of October. HTC HD2 cell phone features include a 4.3-inch capacitive touch display, 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and dual-LED flash, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, a 1GHz MSM8250 Snapdragon processor, 512MB ROM / 448MB RAM, HTC’s Sense UI overlay and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The HD2 cell phone running on Microsoft’s new Windows Mobile 6.5 Pro.
Samsung announced the availability of Wireless Olympic Works (WOW)
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Samsung announced the availability of Wireless Olympic Works (WOW) that provide real-time updates Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. Samsung device running Windows Mobile 6.1 or 6.5 will be able to download the new app that Samsung claims will deliver up-to-date Olympic news, schedules, results and medal standings previously available only to official staff.
WOW will be added to the Samsung Application Store soon or below are few instructions if you want to download right away.
And also announced that samsung announced Omnia II will be the official handset of the Winter Olympic games.
Instructions:
- Visit the site
- Click on Mobile Phone
- Click on WOW
- Then click on WOW Technology
- Finally, click Download application by selecting the appropriate device
For more info or to download the app, click here.
HTC HD2 cell phone
HTC HD2 cell phone has better specs than the Droid cell phone and 3GS and The HD2 looks sexier. But the whole WinMo thing takes the oomph out of it. HTC HD2 cell phone specs of the hd2 or droid, comes out first, lower price, gsm, and if it has Windows 6.5 then also be compatible with win7 phone. The sense ui is good, at least allows you to customize ur home screen with something other than 3 or 4 items like shown in the hd2 pictures. AT&T and verizon are the leading providers so considering that verizon just go the Droid, i speculate that AT&T will get the HTC HD2, T-Mobile?
HTC HD2 cell phone features include a 4.3-inch capacitive touch display, 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and dual-LED flash, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, a 1GHz MSM8250 Snapdragon processor, 512MB ROM / 448MB RAM, HTC’s Sense UI overlay and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The HD2 cell phone running on Microsoft’s new Windows Mobile 6.5 Pro.
HTC HD2 looks fantastic. Saw the demo on Tekzilla and it is really impressive, HTC has done an incredible job on the interface. Well there are many things I love about this phone, great for texting, very responsive touchscreen, very fast web browser, good picture and call quality to name a few. I thought it was perfectly operational
HTC HD2 Specifications:
- Carrier: International
- Available: Q1 2010 (USA)
- Networks: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / HSPA/WCDMA 900 / 2100
- Display: 4.3-inch capacitive touch screen, 480 X 800 WVGA
- Camera: 5 megapixel color camera with Auto focus
- Operating system: Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
- Input: Touch Screen (TouchFLO 3D) / QWERTY Keypad
- CPU: 1GHz Snapdragon processor
- Memory: ROM: 512 MB/RAM: 448 MB
- Memory card: microSD memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
- Connectivity: WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth 2.1, 3.5 mm stereo audio jack
- Misc: FM Radio, aac, .amr, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .mp4, .qcp, .wav, .wma
- Media: .wmv, .asf, .mp4, .3gp, .3g2, .m4v, .avi
- Battery: 1230 mAh
- Talk Time: Up to 380 mins
- Standby Time: Up to 12 hours
- Dimensions: 4.76 x 2.64 x 0.43 inches (121 x 67 x 11 mm)
- Weight: 157 grams (5.54 ounces) with battery
HTC HD2 is available around the middle of November with Taiwan Mobile and will be available throughout Asia in the coming month. The HD2 will be available with a major carrier in the US in early 2010.
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