Posted on 12 June 2010 by stan
Are you missing out from your 2010 World Cup due to the hefty 90 dollars that Singtel and Starhub is charging? Worry not. If you happen to have an any phone* with Skyfire browser (*WM phones or *Android phones or *Nokia phones). Video will only stream when match is live (please check your local match timing) and key in this http://futbol.univision.com/fifacopamundial/partidos-en-vivo/
Happy Watching!
Posted on 24 March 2010 by bluetooth
Garmin-ASUS lanuches their M10 phone today. Featuring the Smart3 (smart phone, smart navigation and smart lifestyle, it merges the best technolgy into one small compact device. The Garmin-ASUS M10 is the first Smartphone that comes with 512MB ROM/RAM and L2 cache making it one of the fastest Windows based smartphone (at 600MHz) in the market. The standby time is 600 hrs and talktime of up to 480 minutes. While most smartphone features the Marketplace of Windows Mobile 6.5, the Garmin ASUS M10 has more to offer as it integrates a fast responding GPS system built right into the device, making it a phone/GPS that is usable for the mobile worker.
The phone has a dimension of 116x58x14.3mm and weighs 138g. It has a 3.5″ WVGA resistive screen with 5 megapixel camera built in. The phone has a built in 4GB storage and has 1500mAH battery for long lasting use. It also support HSPA DL 7.2mbps and UL 384kbps. It also has a 3D task manager to multitask your applications and a billboard to display everything from calls, text messages, appointments and statuses in one convenient location.
With the M10, you can click and go, every destination is just 3 clicks away. There is also a text to speech, juction view and lande guidance and easy search of nearby points of interests, parking lots, petrol stations etc.
For the social media crazy youngsters, there is built in facebook, picasa and youtube. Stay connected with latest weather updates flight schedules as they’re real time readily available.
Although the specifications are better than it’s competitors, the M10 uses a resistive screen. It would be better if they used a capacitive screen.
In this video, we take a look at the exterior and internals of the M10 and how to mount it. On page 2, we take a look at the functionalities of the phone and the GPS.
Posted on 24 March 2010 by bluetooth
Garmin-ASUS today announce the Garmin-ASUS M10 a full touch screen smartphone powered by Tele Atlas maps powered by Window Mobile 6.5.3 in Singapore.
Garmin-ASUS launches the new M10, a new Smart3 phone with Smart Navigation, Phone and Lifestyle all in one.
Unlike other GPS phones, M10 is built with highly accurate and updated Tele Atlas map. It takes merely 33 seconds for a first fix. This is because the M10 comes equivalent to a high end Garmin 1460 portable natigation device. Users can also multitask by making calls during navigation with the built in microphone for crisp clear speech.
On top of that, the M10 comes with display features such as 2D city maps, text to speech, lane guidance and junction view information.
As a Windows based smart phone based on Windows Mobile 6.5.3, you can use the stylus to access the marketplace for mobile to download the latest apps. The M10 has a 3.5″ WVGA resistive screen. It has 512MB RAM and 512MB ROM. it also has a 3D task manager which allow users to switch between running applications or kill unwanted applications running in the background.
In terms of battery, it comes with a 1500mAH battery. The M10 is also equipped with HSDPA and WIFi and can be sync with Microsoft Exchange server.
If you love tweeting and facebook, the Garmin-ASUS M10 also has preinstalled applications to access Facebook and Picasa Web Albums. It also has an instant click & search function with real time information such as retaurant guide, weather, movie times etc. You no longer need to download seperate applications just to find out the information. The M10 is also equipped with a 5 megapixel camera which you can geo-tag it and share them with your friends via the social networking appications.
This phone is available from 27th Mar 2010 from M1 and Starhub at SRP of S$638. Those who purchase it beterrn 27 Mar to 2 May 2010 are entitled to buy a car kit at discounted rate of S$65 (retails for S$78).
Watch out for our Video Review
Posted on 08 March 2010 by bluetooth
Sony Ericsson mobile roadmap for 2010
Mr Vautier of Sony Ericsson revealed more about Sony Ericsson’s mobile plans for year 2010 after the hiccups of Aino and Satio in 2009 in an interview with mobiletoday uk.
In the interview, Mr Vautier will focus on a very narrow, focused portfolio for the higher value segment.
Two of such products are the Xperia X10 and Vivaz. It fuses communication and entertainment with Timescape and Mediascape. It differentiates and help Sony Ericsson provide a better user experience for their products.
There are 5 key products to be launched by Q2. There will be a number of Walkman phones. There will be a total of 14 to 16 key devices in 2010.
On what platform will Sony Ericsson focus on, Mr Vautier said that they will Android, Symbian and Microsoft, underneath they will have their own OSE platform.
It remains to be seen how Sony Ericsson will use Mediasape and Timescape on Windows Mobile 7 as Microsoft wanted a unified interface across all brands running its OS.
Posted on 26 February 2010 by bluetooth
In this video, you will see the prototype LG GW990 which is powered by MeeGo. As we can see it still uses the LG S-Class interface and seems not optimized as yet. Anyway, here is the video showing the two side by side.
Posted on 16 February 2010 by bluetooth
Today HTC announces 3 new phones to its pool of Android and Windows Mobile phones. The trio represents some of the first devices that really showcase the efforts of San Francisco-based design firm One & Co since it was acquired by HTC back in December 2008.
The first is HTC Desire. This phone was previously the rumoured HTC Bravo. Basically the HTC Desire is the Nexus One with a custom interface HTC Sense. It has the same specs as NexusOne including a 3.7″ AMOLED multitouch screen, 1GHz snapdragon processor, Android 2.1 running. Something that differ is the optical joystick that replaces the trackball that replaces the trackball.
HTC Legend
HTC Legend is an upgraded HTC Hero designed by One & Co. It goes for a softer and smoother design. The processor is improved and the display upgraded to 3.2 HVGA AMOLED. It also has the HTC Sense enhancements including a Friend stream which provides all your social networking information at one place. Though similar to Motoblur, the difference is that it is not server based.
The third device announced is the HTC HD Mini which is a WM6.5.3 device, a smaller version of the HD2. It is of the size of the HTC Touch with a unique design. On the back, you can see the four screws that are holding the entire phone together.
It has a 3.2″ HVGA capacitive touch screen and comes with a 600MHz processor, other features include WiFi, 3G and HTC Sense.
Pricing and availability
The HTC Desire is expected to be widely available in Europe and Asia in Q2, and will be available in Australia exclusively through Telstra. Meanwhile, the HTC Legend will be available in Europe through Vodafone starting in April and will then roll out to other markets, including Asia in early Q2. The HTC HD Mini will ship in Europe and Asia in April.
Pricing was not revealed at this time and neither was North American availability. Actually, all three devices only support the 900/2100MHz 3G bands, so it looks like we’re going to have to wait our turn.
Posted on 16 February 2010 by bluetooth
Interested users who wants to get a first hand view of the Windows 7 phone series. Check out this video.
Posted on 16 February 2010 by bluetooth
At the launch event held earlier, Microsoft showed a video clip demonstrating the features of the phone. They emphasised about their multitasking capability which is lacking on the iPhone.
In addition to that, Microsoft joins Apple, Android with a 4 point multitouch system on capactive touch screens for all its Windows Phone 7 series powered phones.
In the Q&A session, Microsoft is asked about its support Flash video on its handsets. The answer is No but they have no objections (unlike Apple) about having Adobe Flash to be run on its phones.
In another question about customised UI, Microsoft made it clear that the OS is extensible. Different handset makers customised their own UI due to competition, but Windows Phone 7 Series UI will be consistent for all vendors. ( I am just wondering will HTC abadon HTC sense for this) ?
Posted on 16 February 2010 by bluetooth
For those who missed our live reporting of the Launch event of Microsoft Phone 7 Series, below is a recap of the updates from latest to oldest. The official press release can be read here. Attached below are also pictures of the event. see gallery below
Posted on 15 February 2010 by bluetooth
BARCELONA, Spain — Feb. 15, 2010 — Today at Mobile World Congress 2010, Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer unveiled the next generation of Windows® Phones, Windows Phone 7 Series. With this new platform, Microsoft offers a fresh approach to phone software, distinguished by smart design and truly integrated experiences that bring to the surface the content people care about from the Web and applications. For the first time ever, Microsoft will bring together Xbox LIVE games and the Zune music and video experience on a mobile phone, exclusively on Windows Phone 7 Series. Partners have already started building phones; customers will be able to purchase the first phones in stores by holiday 2010.
“Today, I’m proud to introduce Windows Phone 7 Series, the next generation of Windows Phones,” said Steve Ballmer, chief executive officer at Microsoft. “In a crowded market filled with phones that look the same and do the same things, I challenged the team to deliver a different kind of mobile experience. Windows Phone 7 Series marks a turning point toward phones that truly reflect the speed of people’s lives and their need to connect to other people and all kinds of seamless experiences.”
Designed for Life in Motion
With Windows Phone 7 Series, Microsoft takes a fundamentally different approach to phone software. Smart design begins with a new, holistic design system that informs every aspect of the phone, from its visually appealing layout and motion to its function and hardware integration. On the Start screen, dynamically updated “live tiles” show users real-time content directly, breaking the mold of static icons that serve as an intermediate step on the way to an application. Create a tile of a friend, and the user gains a readable, up-to-date view of a friend’s latest pictures and posts, just by glancing at Start.
Every Windows Phone 7 Series phone will come with a dedicated hardware button for Bing, providing one-click access to search from anywhere on the phone, while a special implementation of Bing search provides intent-specific results, delivering the most relevant Web or local results, depending on the type of query.
Windows Phone 7 Series creates an unrivaled set of integrated experiences on a phone through Windows Phone hubs. Hubs bring together related content from the Web, applications and services into a single view to simplify common tasks. Windows Phone 7 Series includes six hubs built on specific themes reflecting activities that matter most to people:
• People. This hub delivers an engaging social experience by bringing together relevant content based on the person, including his or her live feeds from social networks and photos. It also provides a central place from which to post updates to Facebook and Windows Live in one step.
• Pictures. This hub makes it easy to share pictures and video to a social network in one step. Windows Phone 7 Series also brings together a user’s photos by integrating with the Web and PC, making the phone the ideal place to view a person’s entire picture and video collection.
• Games. This hub delivers the first and only official Xbox LIVE experience on a phone, including Xbox LIVE games, Spotlight feed and the ability to see a gamer’s avatar, Achievements and gamer profile. With more than 23 million active members around the world, Xbox LIVE unlocks a world of friends, games and entertainment on Xbox 360, and now also on Windows Phone 7 Series.
• Music + Video. This hub creates an incredible media experience that brings the best of Zune, including content from a user’s PC, online music services and even a built-in FM radio into one simple place that is all about music and video. Users can turn their media experience into a social one with Zune Social on a PC and share their media recommendations with like-minded music lovers. The playback experience is rich and easy to navigate, and immerses the listener in the content.
• Marketplace. This hub allows the user to easily discover and load the phone with certified applications and games.
• Office. This hub brings the familiar experience of the world’s leading productivity software to the Windows Phone. With access to Office, OneNote and SharePoint Workspace all in one place, users can easily read, edit and share documents. With the additional power of Outlook Mobile, users stay productive and up to date while on the go.
Availability
Partners from around the world have committed to include Windows Phone 7 Series in their portfolio plans. They include mobile operators AT&T, Deutsche Telekom AG, Orange, SFR, Sprint, Telecom Italia, Telefónica, Telstra, T-Mobile USA, Verizon Wireless and Vodafone, and manufacturers Dell, Garmin-Asus, HTC Corp., HP, LG, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Toshiba and Qualcomm Inc. The first phones will be available by holiday 2010. Customers who would like to receive additional information about Windows Phone 7 Series and be notified when it is available can register at http://www.windowsphone7series.com.
Posted on 15 February 2010 by bluetooth
Steve Ballmer to Host Windows Phone Press Conference at MWC
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will host a press conference at Mobile World Congress 2010. Watch the live Webcast here on Feb. 15 starting at 10pm SGT/HKT/, 11pm JPT, 6 a.m. PST/3 p.m. CET.
Watch it LIVE here
Posted on 14 February 2010 by bluetooth
Posted on 14 February 2010 by bluetooth
According to news from eprice, it is said that the upcoming Windows Mobile 7 would have free navigation software bundled in. Whether it is true remains to be seen.
Anyway, Microsoft seems to be very aggressive with their push of Windows Mobile 7 in World Mobile Congress to be held tomorrow in Barcelona, Spain.
Here is a picture of Microsoft showing its new slogan “Windows Phone, Ready Set”
Posted on 09 February 2010 by bluetooth
Samsung has put up teasers on the web asking users to guess about their new phone. Similar to CommunicAsia held in Singapore last year. The Samsung Unpack site has not put up too much information about the upcoming phone. From the pictures, it can be easily guess that it has something to do with Ocean (which is bada in Korean) as there were pictures indicating the sea shore and a ship navigating through the sea.
In addition, there is also speculations that Samsung will showcase a new Omnia phone with Windows Mobile 7. So far, there are no indications that they will showcase any new Android phones at MWC 2010 but we might be wrong. No one knows exactly what Samsung will launch till 14 Feb 2010.
Posted on 07 February 2010 by bluetooth
Below is a video of the just announced Sony Ericsson Aspen. Check it out before it goes on sale.
Posted on 02 February 2010 by bluetooth
02 February 2010
February 2, London, UK – Today sees the announcement of Sony Ericsson Aspen™, the business mobile phone with green credentials at its core. The newest edition to the successful Sony Ericsson GreenHeart™ portfolio, Sony Ericsson Aspen™, allows easy multi-tasking combining the touch experience and a real QWERTY keyboard. Organise and adapt panels to change during the day and use Slide View for quick access to common features.
With Sony Ericsson Aspen™, view and edit office files easily and comfortably with one touch operation, or just access the internet in one click. The QWERTY keyboard is made for fast and easy typing. Simple email set up allows for a maximized messaging experience on the go. Secure the phone’s contents through the Microsoft MyPhone service, which remotely erases phone data when the handset is lost or stolen.
“Sony Ericsson Aspen™ is the business phone with a conscience, perfect for any consumer or company who want to make a green choice in their daily work life.” Said Quentin Cordier, Global Marketing Manager, Sony Ericsson. “An affordable GreenHeart™ phone with the latest version of Windows Phone, the Sony Ericsson Aspen™ has a rich user interface and powerful productivity tools. But it’s not all about work, stay in touch with the fun parts of life with Media Browser and PlayNow ™, with simple access to social networks and quick and easy access to media files. Find the fun with a-GPS, Google Maps™ and snap pictures with the 3.2megapixel camera.”
Sony Ericsson Aspen™
Sony Ericsson Aspen™ supports HSPA 900/2100 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, HSPA 850/900/2100 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900.
Sony Ericsson Aspen™ will be available in selected markets from Q2 in the colours Iconic Black and White Silver.
Create your own phone booth with optional extra Bluetooth™ Noise Shield Handsfree VH700 and charge your phone the eco-friendly way with the Energy Saving Mini-Charger EP800.
Log on to The Sony Ericsson Product Blog for more information: http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/products
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Posted on 27 January 2010 by bluetooth
Samsung demonstrates Samsung App Store.
Posted on 18 January 2010 by bluetooth
We first saw the Omnia Pro B7610 at CommunicAsia 2009 held in Singapore last year. It was one of the first QWERTY keyboard phone in the market. Compared to most other QWERTY keyboard based solutions, the Omnia Pro B7610 can be said to have the larger and spacious layout of the keyboard for easy test entry.
Complimenting the keyboard is the 3.5″ touchscreen display that has a resolution of 800 x 480 (WVGA) and is of the AMOLED display. It reproduces very good black and colours. Powered by the Windows Mobile 6.5, it’s central processor runs at an amazing speed of 800MHz, just 200MHz slower than the SnapDragon variants.
So, is the phone responsive and what does it offer and lack ? Read our review to find out more.
http://www.ocworkbench.com/2010/SAMSUNG/Samsung-Omnia-Pro-B7610-Review/p1.htm
Posted on 18 January 2010 by bluetooth
We first saw the Omnia Pro B7610 at CommunicAsia 2009 held in Singapore last year. It was one of the first QWERTY keyboard phone in the market. Compared to most other QWERTY keyboard based solutions, the Omnia Pro B7610 can be said to have the larger and spacious layout of the keyboard for easy test entry.
Complimenting the keyboard is the 3.5″ touchscreen display that has a resolution of 800 x 480 (WVGA) and is of the AMOLED display. It reproduces very good black and colours. Powered by the Windows Mobile 6.5, it’s central processor runs at an amazing speed of 800MHz, just 200MHz slower than the SnapDragon variants.
So, is the phone responsive and what does it offer and lack ? Read our review to find out more.
http://www.ocworkbench.com/2010/SAMSUNG/Samsung-Omnia-Pro-B7610-Review/p1.htm
Posted on 11 January 2010 by bluetooth
The B7610 then is a Windows Mobile 6.5 professional handset with a sliding QWERTY keyboard. Similar in size and design to the HTC Touch Pro2. The B7610 though has a 3.5″ 480×800 AMOLED display. Samsung B7610 has 4 rows of keys which are well spaced and easy to type.
In the multimedia department, this phone is equipped with a 5 mega pixel camera which takes excellent pictures even under low light. You can also enjoy your divx video playback on this relatively large screen of 3.5″. B7610 also comes with an instant button that allows you to switch between WORK or LIFE. WORK would be a quite business oriented interface with emphasis on emails, schedules on the main home page while LIFE would be 3 pages of customisable screens with widgets for you to add on the screen.
Here is the unboxing video in HD
Here are the basic specifications of the phone
Samsung Omnia Pro B7610 Specification:
•Operating System – Windows Mobile 6.5
•Processor – 800 MHz
•Memory – 1GB Internal
•Display – AMOLED resistive touchscreen, 16M colours, 800 x 480 pixels, 3.5 inches
•GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
•3G Network HSDPA 900 / 2100
•3G HSDPA 3.6 Mbps
•WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA
•Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP
•MicroUSB
•GPS – Integrated with A-GPS
•MicroSD up to 32GB
•DivX/XviD/MPEG4/3gp/H.263/H.264 player
•TV Out
•Stereo FM Radio with RDS
•Camera – 5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
•Battery – Standard battery, Li-Ion 1500 mAh
•Dimensions – 112.6 x 57.8 x 16.2 mm
•Weight – 159 g with battery
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