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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1000: Find Em All Is A Treasure-Hunting Game With A Real-World Twist

February 5, 2010

Treasure-hunting games on the PC used to bore me to death.  That’s why my enjoyment over 1000: Find Em All has been a total surprise.  But that’s because this is no ordinary collection game.
The premise of the app is quite simple: you find and collect 1000 items scattered about.  Your process of finding them, though, [...]

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Android-Powered LG GW620 Review

February 5, 2010

The LG GW620 isn’t the most high-profile Android smartphone on the block, but it is a fairly decent attempt at one.  Running the older Android 1.5, cutting-edge may not be in this handset’s vocabulary, but it’s a definite contender for anyone searching for a less-expensive smartphone.
Physically, it features a side-sliding QWERTY keyboard, along with a [...]

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Voice Mark Lets You Listen To Geotagged Audio Reviews Of Spots, Record Your Own

February 4, 2010

Like to leave your impressions of places you’ve been to for the world to hear?  Then you’ll love Voice Mark, which lets you create geotagged audio recordings of any spot on the map, as well as listen to those made by others.
GeoGraffiti calls each recording a “voice mark,” which is essentially a short phone message [...]

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Motorola Devour Announced For Verizon Wireless, Comes With Touchscreen, QWERTY And MotoBlur

February 4, 2010

Talk about piling up the Android releases.  That’s definitely the case with Motorola, who has officially announced the Motorola Devour, their latest smartphone running Google’s open-source OS.  Set for release under Verizon, it will be the carrier’s first Motoblur-equipped device.
As it did in the Motorola Cliq, MotoBlur will bring its unique and customizable content delivery [...]

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Sony Ericsson Aspen Announced, Looks Like An E-Series For Treehuggers

February 3, 2010

Described as a “business partner with a conscience,” the Sony Ericsson Aspen received its introduction yesterday.  What’s up with that “conscience” thing?  Well, the business-oriented smartphone comes in as a part of Sony Ericsson’s GreenHeart line, which primps environmentally-conscious features on top of your regular productivity package.
Taking a page right out of the S60-based E-Series, [...]

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