Archive for August, 2009

New Report Says Palm Eos Is On Schedule For This Fall

A market analyst made news yesterday with a prediction that the second smartphone running Palm’s webOS will be significantly delayed. Today, however, a leak from the manufacturer says that the Palm Eos

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A Roadmap Of Future Windows Mobile Releases Surfaces

A timetable of Microsoft’s plans for the next couple of versions of Windows Mobile has leaked out, giving a rough idea of when upgrades and major updates will be available.

Obviously,

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First Images Of The Android-Based Samsung InstinctQ Come To Light

The first word of the Samsung InstinctQ surfaced recently, but no pictures had emerged showing this Android-based smartphone supposedly on its way to Sprint. This has now changed.

Samsung InstinctQ for SprintA small collection of images show

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BlackBerry Tour Review

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HTC Magic Sales Have Passed The One Million Mark

The HTC Magic, this company’s second Android-powered smartphone, has passed a significant milestone: 1,000,000 units sold.

T-Mobile myTouch 3GThis device debuted in Europe during spring, and was released in the U.S. as the

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Third-Party Developers Bringing An On-Screen Keyboard To The Palm Pre

The Palm Pre comes with a sliding, physical keyboard, but not an on-screen one. A group of developers is working to change that.

Read Our Palm Pre ReviewMaking Progress
The developers are well along in their efforts,

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The HTC Leo Shaping Up To Be A Super High-End Smartphone

The first image and a set of specifications of the HTC Leo have appeared on he Web, showing that this model will be well supplied with high-end features.

HTC LeoAt the top

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HTC Touch Pro2 Now Available From T-Mobile

T-Mobile USA has just begun offering HTC’s latest high-end Windows phone, the Touch Pro2. This device offers a WVGA screen, mobile broadband, Wi-Fi, GPS, and much more.

HTC Touch Pro2 for T-MobileThe price is $350

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Nokia Surge First Impressions Review

The Nokia Surge (6790) is a Symbian smartphone that is currently available from AT&T.

This device is one of those that can catch you by surprise — mainly because it’s

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A Bit More More Info On The Samsung Instinct S50 Comes To Light

The first reports of the Samsung Instinct s50 emerged recently, but at this point little is known about this device. Still, an image has shown up on the Web, and the

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Palm Pre Commercials Are Effective If Odd

Many people find the TV commercials for the Palm Pre a bit odd, but HCD Research says these ads are effective.

Palm Pre TV AdThis marketing and communications research company did a study among 305

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Samsung Solstice Review

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More Details Emerge On T-Mobiles Next Android-Based Phone

Information on the Motorola Morrison — the replacement for the T-Mobile G1 — has been trickling out for months, but a full list of specifications hasn’t been available… until now.

This

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ATTs HTC Touch Pro2 May Be Called The Tilt2

According to information leaking out of AT&T, this wireless carrier intends to call its version of the HTC Touch Pro2 the Tilt2, showing that this upcoming Windows phone is a successor

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Android-Based HTC Fiesta Still On The Way

A few more details have surfaced on the HTC Fiesta, one of many upcoming smartphones running Google’s Android OS. However, at this point, information is still very sketchy.

Android

The first word

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Sprints HTC Touch Pro2 Could Launch Early Next Month

There have been enough leaks that there can be no doubt that Sprint will release the HTC Touch Pro2 in the near future, but exactly when that will happen remains

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Details On The HTC Mega Leak Out

An overview of the HTC Mega has leaked out. This upcoming smartphone will apparently be one of the first to debut with Windows Mobile 6.5 Pro, the next version of

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Details On The HTC Mega Leak Out

An overview of the HTC Mega has leaked out. This upcoming smartphone will apparently be one of the first to debut with Windows Mobile 6.5 Pro, the next version of

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Verizon XV6975 May Debut In Early To Mid Fall

Verizon’s version of the HTC Whitestone could be available as early as next month, if a new report is correct.

The Whitestone will be the successor to the HTC Touch HD, and will

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Pharos Traveler 137 Review

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Sony Unveils Two New E-Book Readers

Sony is bringing out a pair of additions to its Reader series. One of these will be smaller and less expensive, while the other will be the first in this

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HTC Touch Pro2 For Verizon Shows Up In A Leaked Picture Video

Verizon has yet to officially announce that it’s going to offer the HTC Touch Pro2, but there can be little doubt its going to happen at some point. As evidence,

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Apple Replacing Entry-Level IPhone With A New Version Of The IPhone 3G S

When the new iPhone 3G S debuted in June, Apple took an unusual step: it held on to the previous version and offered it at $100. However, this won’t be

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BlackBerry Curve 8520 Now Available From T-Mobile USA

T-Mobile USA has just released a new version of the BlackBerry Curve. Its hardware and software has been updated, and offers a greater focus on consumers with mobile access to email,

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T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Hits Store Shelves Today

The T-Mobile myTouch 3G — this wireless carrier’s second smartphone running Google’s Android – is now available.

This model offers consumers a much slimmer option than this company’s first Android model, the T-Mobile

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Palm Pre Will Launch In Canada This Month

It’s official, the Palm Pre is scheduled to debut in Canada on August 27. This will be the first time Palm’s latest smartphone has been released outside of the U.S.

Palm PreCanada’s

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BlackBerry Storm 2 Might Not Debut In The US Until Black Friday

With details, images, and even video of the Blackberry Storm2 leaking out for months now, it’s not surprising that some are expecting this smartphone to debut any day now. However, a new

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Nokia N97 Review

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HTC Hero Appears Destined For Sprint

Evidence is mounting that Sprint will release the HTC Hero, a smartphone shaping up to be one of this wireless phone company’s first Android-based models.

While not as definite as an

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New Information Emerges On The Nokia N97 Mini

More information about the N97 Mini has come out since images of the device leaked a week ago. A person who has seen the device asserts that it will essentially have

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Replacement For The T-Mobile G1 Could Debut In Late October

One of the Android-based smartphones reportedly on T-Mobile’s docket is the replacement for the G1: a Motorola device code-named the Morrison. This upcoming model will reportedly hit the market in

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Amazoncom Now Offering The Palm Pre While LetsTalkcom Has It For Half Price

Palm’s latest smartphone debuted in Sprint and Best Buy retail stores in June, and since then has gradually gone on sale at other places. The latest of these is Amazon.com

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Samsung Solstice First Impressions Review

The Samsung Solstice debuted today from AT&T, adding a new option for those who want an inexpensive smartphone with an emphasis on social networking, messaging. and multimedia.

I’ve only had a short time

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Most Popular Smartphones Of July

Each month, Brighthand publishes a list of the most smartphones and other devices our readers are most interested in. This report is compiled based on the number of views each

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HTC Snap Review

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