LG Cookie Plus GS500 Announced, Adds 3G And More Social Features

February 10, 2010

LG announced another addition to their popular Cookie family of touchscreen handsets.  Billed as the LG Cookie Plus GS500, it’s an entry-level feature phone that boasts slight improvements over the original KP500.
Looking to compete against the widely successful Samsung Corby, LG endowed the new device with a similar cartoon-like, widget-heavy UI.  In fact, the promo [...]

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Sony Ericsson Yari Packs Itself Full Of Features To Mixed Results

February 10, 2010

Sony Ericsson was among the first manufacturers to try and take advantage of the gaming potential in cellphones.  Unfortunately for them, the iPhone ended up being the platform that showed everyone how to do it right.  The Sony Ericsson Yari is the company’s latest gaming-centric handset, integrating features such as gesture controls and other innovative [...]

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Samsung S5620 Monte Made Official, Features TouchWiz 2.0 Plus And Tight Google Integration

February 9, 2010

Samsung, who apparently can’t wait for Mobile World Congress, just went ahead and put an official stamp on the Samsung S5620 Monte.  With plenty of spy shots and rumors about it since late January, it may have been the prudent thing to do anyway.
A mid-range touchscreen candybar, the handset boasts a strong range of social [...]

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LG Mini GD880 Touts Being The Smallest 3.2-Inch Touchscreen Phone On The Market

February 9, 2010

LG just unveiled a new feature phone that touts a lighter, more compact frame than regular touch-based handsets.  Called the LG Mini GD880, they bill it as “the smallest and slimmest 3.2-inch full touchscreen phone on the market today.”
Physically, it resembles the similarly-compact LG Pop, with its general shape and textured accents.   The button-free face [...]

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RPG And Galactic War Games Take To The iPhone In Space Miner: Space Ore Bust

February 8, 2010

The number of impressive games coming out on the iPhone never ceases to amaze me.  Here’s another one to put right up there with your collection of absolutely brilliant titles – Space Miner: Space Ore Bust.
In the game, you play the nephew of a galactic mining station owner.  He asks you to help him with [...]

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Nokia 2720 Fold Brings Basic Features, Handsome Price

February 8, 2010

Clamshells aren’t the most exciting handsets around, but the Nokia 2720 Fold isn’t half bad. Not only does it have some decent features, it comes with looks that does seem just a tad more attractive than other phones with a similar form factor.
Physically, you’ll most likely love the smooth lines, stylish appearance and glossy [...]

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Motorola Quantico Brings Dependable Phone Capabilities, Durable Make

February 7, 2010

Despite their recent successful forays into smartphones, Motorola remains a regular source of rugged handsets.  The latest to come out of the company is the Motorola Quantico, a clamshell boasting compliance with full military specifications.
Physically, it shares the same form factor as the recently-released Motorola Brute.  The resemblance ends there, though, as much of the [...]

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Siri Brings Intelligent Voice And Command Recognition To Your iPhone

February 6, 2010

In the movies, all you had to do to get your futuristic computer to perform tasks is give it a command in plain language.  I really thought we were still years out from that, but I’m happy to be proven wrong by Siri, an AI-based voice-recognition app for the iPhone.
Google’s voice transcription sounds great in [...]

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Dual-Module Fujitsu F-04B (Separate Ketai) Announced For Availability In Japan

February 6, 2010

Cell phone form factors haven’t really changed all that much the past few years.  That’s why the Fujitsu F-04B (also called  the Separate Keitai) is bound to get people to notice.   Instead of flipping or sliding the phone to get to the keyboard, you’re supposed to pull it out of its hiding place (your pocket, [...]

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