With a striking resemblance to a well-known phone, the Shanshui P72 xpPhone from China is a full smartphone powered by Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005. This unique device merges the functionalities of a traditional smartphone with the robust capabilities of a Windows XP operating system, making it … [Read more...] about Shanshui P72 xpPhone
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Android 2.2 Is 450 Percent Faster Than Android 2.1
The guys over at Android Police have got their hands on the latest version of Google's Android OS, Android 2.2 (Froyo), and decided to run a few benchmarks on it to see how it compared to the current release Android 2.1. Some of the benchmark results are interesting, with some being 450% faster … [Read more...] about Android 2.2 Is 450 Percent Faster Than Android 2.1
Worlds First 3D HD Camera For Mobiles
Sharp has been busy launching a number of 3D products lately, including its 3D touch screens, a 3D e-book reader, and the world's first four-primary 3D display. On top of these, Sharp has now launched the world's first 3D camera designed for mobile phones, portable gaming consoles, and digital … [Read more...] about Worlds First 3D HD Camera For Mobiles
Apple Responds To Android Smartphone Sales Report
The other day we mentioned a report from research firm NPD that claimed Android had outsold the Apple iPhone for the first time, it seems that Apple wasn't to happy with the basis of the report and has responded with a statement. According to Apple [AAPL] the NPD report was based on a limited … [Read more...] about Apple Responds To Android Smartphone Sales Report
Square Mobile iPhone And Android Payment System To Go Live This Week
Some of our readers will remember Square, which is a mobile payments system for the iPhone, and now Android-enabled smartphones that will let you pay for goods or services with your smartphone. The Square mobile payment system will also let you accept payments, without the need for a merchant … [Read more...] about Square Mobile iPhone And Android Payment System To Go Live This Week
Sprint Drops The Nexus One In Favour Of HTC Evo 4G
Earlier this week we heard that Verizon had decided not to sell Google's own Android Smartphone, the Nexus One, and now it seems Sprint has decided they don't want to stock the Google Phone either. Sprint had announced that they would be carrying the Nexus One previously, but now it seems they are … [Read more...] about Sprint Drops The Nexus One In Favour Of HTC Evo 4G
Motorola Android Flipout Available In June
The new Android-powered Motorola Flipout has dropped the standard smartphone form factor design to adopt a unique square swivel design. The Flipout is a completely square Android-powered mobile phone device that twists to reveal a QWERTY keyboard, offering a fresh take on mobile phone aesthetics and … [Read more...] about Motorola Android Flipout Available In June
Palm Pre Plus Available From AT&T From 16th May 2010
We told you back in March that AT&T would be getting the Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi. AT&T has just announced that the Palm Pre Plus will be available on their network from the 16th of May 2010. The Palm Pre Plus will cost you $149.99 with AT&T (which is $100 more than Verizon) on a … [Read more...] about Palm Pre Plus Available From AT&T From 16th May 2010
Samsung Bada SDK Now Available For All Developers
Samsung launched the SDK for their Bada OS to their partner developers back in January 2010. Now, Samsung has made the SDK publicly available to all developers, opening up new opportunities for innovation and creativity in the mobile app development space. The Samsung Bada SDK is currently in beta, … [Read more...] about Samsung Bada SDK Now Available For All Developers
5 Smartphone Guitar
Mobile phone hacker Steffest has created this fantastic and ingenious mobile phone guitar made from five smartphones. The mobile phone guitar was created for a presentation on mobile development for MobileCampBrussels. The Guitar uses three programming languages, 2 x third-party apps, a custom … [Read more...] about 5 Smartphone Guitar
HTC Droid Eris To Get Android 2.1 By End OF May
Good news if you are the owner of an HTC Droid Eris Android smartphone, as it looks like Verizon will be updating the Eris to the latest version of Google Android later this month, Android 2.1. Details have been revealed on the Droid Eris support pages, confirming that it will be getting an update … [Read more...] about HTC Droid Eris To Get Android 2.1 By End OF May
Sprint HTC Evo 4G Pricing Revealed?
Yesterday, details were leaked that the HTC EVO 4G would be up for pre-order later this month. Now, it seems like more details have been revealed, including pricing information and additional features that make this smartphone a highly anticipated release. It looks like the HTC EVO 4G will cost … [Read more...] about Sprint HTC Evo 4G Pricing Revealed?
