by Techno Witch on September 16, 2008
If you are a fan of mobile phone space strategy games and own an Apple iPhone you may like to take a look at Galcon for the iPhone, now that its price had been dropped.
Originally priced at $9.99 via the Apple iTunes App Store, Galcon has now been reduced to a nice $4.99, and also features some music and several other improvements.
Galcon for iPhone is a high-speed multiplayer galactic action strategy mobile game whereby the iPhone gamer sends swans of spaceships from planet to planet in an attempt to take over the galaxy. With 5 different missions and each mission designed to build you skill to face the multiplayer Net game where you can play against 1000?s of other Galcon fans.
Video below
by Techno Witch on September 16, 2008
At the launch of Sony Ericsson digital market campaign on Monday, the handset maker said that future Sony Ericsson phones launched under its new Xperia brand may not be based on Microsoft Windows.
The Sony Ericsson X1, which will be shipped later this month will be Sony Ericssons premium phone, the X1 will be Sony Ericssons first handset powered by Windows Mobile onto the smartphone market. But both Japan?s Sony and Sweden?s Ericsson was hesitant to divulge any information regarding future handsets to be launched under the Xperia brand, saying that the brand is not tied to any specific technical platform. The X1 is the first handset to go under the Xperia brand name.
The Sony Ericsson X1 has up to nine applications such as video, internet browsing and email all running simultaneously, its Sony Ericssons most advanced smartphone, with fast upload and download speed from the internet depending on where you are and network availability, it also has a slide out QWERTY keyboard and a touchscreen.
by Techno Witch on September 16, 2008
AT&T is putting out the Samsung Rugby, which is AT&T?s first rugged Mil-Spec mobile phone, and furthermore the Samsung Rugby is the only rugged mobile phone to combine Push to Talk with Video Share Calling.
The Samsung Rugby is ideal for businesses that use on-site field services that requite instant voice services, and has been constructed to withstand the rigorousness of all on-site jobs.
The Samsung Rugby is certified to Military Standard MI-SID-810F so will withstand shock vibration, dust, solar radiation, rain, humidity and temperature and altitude extremes, and will cost $129.99 after a $50.00 mail in rebate via an AT&T promotion card.
by Techno Witch on September 16, 2008
Western Digital has decided to make available larger capacities for the My Passport line of portable USB drives, hitting the 500GB mark for folks who have plenty of data to tote about without being weighed down by size and weight. Available on My Passport Elite and My Passport Essential portable drive models, both of them will tip the scales at under 7 ounces and were specially designed to hold out on their own against the rigors of everyday use. Judging by their weight alone, you can tell that they’re small enough to slip into your pocket or backpack comfortably, and since it is bus-powered, you don’t have to worry about toting an additional power supply although you might have to rethink how you’re going to reorganize the use of your USB ports on the computer.
Other unique features of both the My Passport Elite and My Passport Essential include synchronization software that lets users sync their changes and protect their information with 128-bit encryption as well as plug-and-play capability with gaming consoles to make it easy to play music and view photos and video files on a TV. You won’t fall short of choices when it comes to colors though as the fashion-savvy My Passport Essential portable drives will have 11 different shades for you to choose from.
Each purchase will come with a 5-year limited warranty and powerful automatic backup software to keep your mind at peace, knowing that your data is safe at all times if you backup religiously. Interestingly enough, these new models also come with a capacity gauge that makes it easier to know just how much more space you have without turning on the computer. The 400GB and 500GB capacities will be priced from $179.99 to $219.99, depending on the model. 160GB, 250GB and 320GB are the capacities you can choose from if you don’t have the budget for larger sized models as mentioned.
by Techno Witch on September 16, 2008
The Virgin Mobile Shuttle, as 3G slider mobile phones go, won?t rank that high on anyone?s desperately wants list. However, as far as Virgin Mobile handsets go then the Shuttle is probable pure gold.
The guys at Engadget got hold of a Virgin Mobile Shuttle at CTIA and have given it a hands-on going over, and they came up with ?it’s not going to blow any minds.?
Apparently the Shuttle is the best looking handset Virgin Mobile has to offer, and while there is 3G present it doesn?t mean much due to the Shuttle?s small screen. So basically if Virgin Mobile wants to sell the Shuttle they?ll have to be looking at pushing its looks and Buddy Beacon support.
by Techno Witch on September 16, 2008
Apparently AT&T Inc has plans to eventually link the Apple iPhone to their high speed internet and video service named U-verse, and then plans to introduce new features such as using the Apple iPhone as a remote control.
John Donovan, AT&T Chief Technology Officer, says: “We’re looking at the whole landscape, of what people use, and what’s out there in the home.”
ATT&T held an event on Monday to showcase the recently developed technologies which are not being marketed at the moment, and AT&T emphasised the futures should bring more interesting ways in the way customers use their mobile phones.
by Techno Witch on September 16, 2008
With the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 nearly upon the public there is a great deal of promotion going on, with stuff like the Johnny X video. Sony Ericsson put out an XPERIA X1 Webcast, where the first part talked about Johnny X, yeah boring I know.
The second part however actually talks about the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 whereby Magnus Anderson, senior products manager for the Sony Ericsson X1 team talks in depth about Sony Ericsson?s latest baby.
Of course if you would prefer to wait and actually watch the complete Webcast video it will be available on the 17th, if not check this one out below.
by Techno Witch on September 16, 2008
T-Mobile is giving us a taster on their website of Research In Motion?s BlackBerry Pearl 8220, that?s Research In Motion?s first BlackBerry Flip.
RIM has done a good job toning down the red casing just enough so it can pass as a business handset, and beside there is always the black version which is also supposed to become available.
But hold onto your cash for a few because you can?t purchase the BlackBerry Pearl 8220 just yet, but you can pre-order this new flip-phone on the T-Mobile website so you know you?ll have it when it launches in the coming weeks.
by Techno Witch on September 16, 2008
The documentation sent to Verizon Wireless concerning Research In Motion?s BlackBerry Storm 9530 includes a table comparing the BlackBerry Storm 9530 to the Apple iPhone 3G, which points quite clearly to where Verizon is aiming their sights.
But the best news is there is now a video of the Research In Motion BlackBerry Storm 9530 for all those who have been eagerly awaiting it.
This video of the Verizon BlackBerry Storm 9530 announcement was captured as it went out to Verizon Wireless employees, sound isn?t that great but there is captions so its not too bad, so enjoy the video below.
by Techno Witch on September 16, 2008
On Friday, Apple released the much awaiting Apple iPhone 2.1 firmware upgrade, and it has been primarily met with praise as many issues have been addressed including that nasty security issue, application crashing and stability issues.
Apple provided an official changelog, however a MacRumors forum user has an extensive list which include: Podcasts listings indicate partially listened to items; iPod song listings show artist and album name; Improved compatibility with certain bluetooth headsets; Triple clicking on the headset button goes to the previous track; Pause application installations by tapping on the icon.
However, it appears some 3rd-party apps are having compatibility problems with the iPhone 2.1 firmware.