Archive for the 'mobile' Category
Hmmm… Everyone has their whishlist for the most rumoured product in the world today. Here is mine.
A GPS chip please. A smart phone without GPS in 2008 is almost passe. For those poor souls who carry the first version of iPhone, please modify the bluetooth stack to support external GPS receivers. You know, these things […]
May 15th, 2008 | Posted in apple, iphone, mobile, opinion | No Comments
Recently, I got a chance to play with LG’s hot new Windows Mobile phone, the LG KS20. KS20 is a remarkably thin and lightweight phone with a QVGA screen. I was surprised by the connectivity options available on this phone. It has Triband GSM with UMTS. It is also HSDPA and Wi-Fi enabled for high […]
May 12th, 2008 | Posted in mobile, windows mobile | No Comments
The improved Sony Mylo 2, which we have compared with N810 and iPod Touch earlier, is now available on Amazon. Available for about $288, it is a nice device for making VoIP calls and browsing the internet. Some of the highlights of the device include:
QWERTY Keyboard
1.3 meg camera
1GB on board memory expandable through memory slot
Integrated […]
May 12th, 2008 | Posted in info, linux, mobile | 1 Comment
I think it is now becoming a habit for HTC to call for a press meet one month before the launch of iPhone and its revisions. It is a pity that they are still relying on Windows Mobile to deliver their goods. While what we saw with the diamond is no doubt impressive, under the […]
May 6th, 2008 | Posted in iphone, mobile, opinion, windows mobile | 3 Comments
HTC Touch Cruise is now available for a you-need-to-loot-a-bank-to-buy-it price of INR 32000 (US$800). The Windows Mobile 6 equipped handset comes with a nice GPS navigation system (the reason behind the “cruise” moniker) and a 400 MHz Qualcomm processor. The phone is an all-rounder in that it has a 3 MP auto focus camera, 3G […]
April 21st, 2008 | Posted in mobile, windows mobile | No Comments
According to Business Standard reports, the iPhone is expected to be launched in India in the first week of September. The expected price point for the 8GB model is around INR 28,000 (Approximately $700). The worst part about the launch is that even at this relatively high price point, the iPhone will be sold locked […]
April 16th, 2008 | Posted in apple, iphone, mobile | No Comments
Hmmm… So those were some of the rumors. The S60 browser team has posted on their blog that the browser is here to stay with enhancements currently being taken from the Leopard branch. Here is a quote from the post:
We are not backing away from Webkit no matter what you might have read on one […]
April 15th, 2008 | Posted in mobile, nokia | No Comments
Fring is one indispensible software for people who use VoIP a lot. Previously available only for S60 and Windows Mobile users, Fring now is available for Jailbroken iPhones too!
I tried Skype with a friend of mine. He registered for a new Skype account from his Mac and added me as a buddy, but his name […]
April 15th, 2008 | Posted in apple, iphone, mobile | No Comments
Yep. I too have the world’s most desired gadget now. I purchased it from one of my online acquaintances. The phone came unactivated with an AT&T sim card. I unlocked it using iPlus 2.0 for Windows and later synced with my Mac.
In my short usage time of about an hour, I am impressed and at […]
April 10th, 2008 | Posted in apple, iphone, mac, mobile | 2 Comments
I received the S60 Ambassador merchandise today. The kit consisted of a cool T-Shirt, 2 notepads, a nice pen and a tag. Too bad, that T Shirt was a little small for me. Interestingly, I am selected as an ambassador for the Ovi program, which is not yet available for India users on the Share […]
April 8th, 2008 | Posted in mobile, n95, nokia | 1 Comment