Last week we told you that Microsoft had offered to give Geohot a Windows Phone 7 smartphone for free in order to help him out with his hacking exploits on Windows Phone 7. This move by Microsoft was seen as a strategic effort to engage with the hacking community and potentially leverage their … [Read more...] about ChevronWP7 Developers Given Asus E600 Smartphones By Microsoft
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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Gets Another Video Preview
Last week, we showcased a couple of videos of the new Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc. These videos were official releases from Sony Ericsson, providing a glimpse into the features and design of this highly anticipated smartphone. Now, the tech enthusiasts over at HDBlog have managed to get their hands on … [Read more...] about Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Gets Another Video Preview
Samsung Gem Android Smartphone Revealed
Without any official announcement being made, Samsung has unveiled a new Android smartphone it has added to its range called the Gem. The new Samsung Gem was spotted on Samsung's official website, which says the Samsung Gem features a 3.2-inch WQVGA touchscreen display, and is equipped with an … [Read more...] about Samsung Gem Android Smartphone Revealed
LG Optimus 2X Headed To Vodafone UK
LG recently announced their latest Android smartphone, the LG Optimus 2X, and we recently heard that one UK online retailer was offering it for pre-order, SIM free for £499.99. Now it seems that the LG Optimus 2X will also be available with UK mobile phone network Vodafone, although it is being … [Read more...] about LG Optimus 2X Headed To Vodafone UK
LG Optimus Me P350 Android Smartphone Leaked
It looks like LG will shortly be adding another Android smartphone to its Optimus range, as details have been leaked of a yet to be announced Optimus handset, the LG Optimus Me P350. The LG Optimus Me P350 will come with Android 2.2 Froyo, it will feature a 320 x 480 pixel resolution touchscreen … [Read more...] about LG Optimus Me P350 Android Smartphone Leaked
Nokia N9 To Feature 1.2GHz Processor?
Nokia is expected to unveil the Nokia N9 at MWC 2011 next month. Up until now, we have only seen a leaked photo of the Nokia N9, but now it seems we have some possible specifications for this new MeeGo-powered smartphone. It looks like the Nokia N9 will feature a 1.2GHz processor and may also come … [Read more...] about Nokia N9 To Feature 1.2GHz Processor?
Motorola Atrix 4G Turns Up At The FCC
We recently heard that the Motorola Atrix 4G is expected to launch on AT&T in March 2011, and now it looks like it has just received FCC certification, which means it should be on track for a March launch. As a reminder, the Motorola Atrix 4G features a 4-inch QHD display, which offers a … [Read more...] about Motorola Atrix 4G Turns Up At The FCC
Sony Ericsson Xpera Arc Gets Shown Off (Video)
Earlier in the week, we showed you a video that Sony had released of the camera on their new Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc smartphone. Now, they have released a new video which showcases the Xperia Arc's home screen and some of its features in action. The specifications on the Xperia Arc suggest that it … [Read more...] about Sony Ericsson Xpera Arc Gets Shown Off (Video)
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4G Gets Official
T-Mobile has announced the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S 4G on their network. Unfortunately, they haven't given us very many specifications on the Samsung Galaxy S 4G. What we do know is that the Samsung Galaxy S 4G will come with Android 2.2 Froyo, plus a Super AMOLED touchscreen display, and it … [Read more...] about T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4G Gets Official
Microsoft Offers Geohot A Free Windows Phone 7 Smartphone
George Hotz also known as Geohot is well know for his hacking exploits, especially with the Apple iPhone, and also the Sony PS3, recently we heard that Sony are sueing Geohot for hacking the PS3. It looks like Microsoft is taking a different stance, as we heard previously that Geohot is working on … [Read more...] about Microsoft Offers Geohot A Free Windows Phone 7 Smartphone
USB Malware Exploit Turns Android Into A Viral Carrier
Professor and student team Angelos Stavrou and Zhaohui Wang from George Mason University have presented a finding at the Black Hat DC conference, which shows how an Android phone can be used to mount as a standard HID (human input device) when plugged into a Windows, OS X or Linux computer, … [Read more...] about USB Malware Exploit Turns Android Into A Viral Carrier
HTC 7 Pro To Launch In UK Next Month
The HTC 7 Pro Windows Phone 7 smartphone went on sale in Germany the other day, and now it looks like it will launch in the UK in February as it is now available to pre-order from UK retailer Clove with a price of £369. The HTC 7 Pro features a 1GHz processor and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, making … [Read more...] about HTC 7 Pro To Launch In UK Next Month
