Archive | October, 2009

SlashGear: BlackBerry Storm2 Review

Posted on 30 October 2009 by Kim Poh Liaw

Available from Verizon Wireless for $179.99, the BlackBerry Storm2 with BlackBerry OS 5.0 has got a new SurePress “clickable” display technology and built-in Wi-Fi. Click here for the new BlackBerry Storm2 Review on SlashGear. continued »

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Google Releases Google Maps Navigation for Android 2.0

Posted on 29 October 2009 by Kim Poh Liaw

Google Maps Navigation has been introduced in Beta this week from Google, adding a nice turn-by-turn navigation feature for the existing Google Maps for mobile. It is currently available for US map and will only supported by the upcoming Android 2.0 Eclair. The Motorola Droid will be the first Android smartphone that uses the new Android 2.0. An optional in-car ... continued »

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SlashGear: Verizon DROID by Motorola hands-on

Posted on 29 October 2009 by Kim Poh Liaw

While the team is preparing for a in-depth review, check out Vincent's first impressions and hands on photo gallery for the new Verizon DROID by Motorola here. The Motorola Droid will have 2 optional docking station, one of them allow you to charge your Motorola Droid with a useful info screen while the other in-car docking station will turn it ... continued »

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New Nokia Ovi Store Allows Content Redownload

Posted on 29 October 2009 by Kim Poh Liaw

Having a hard time to recover your Ovi Store content after hard reset your phone? Nokia has made slight changes to its Ovi Store software client, enabling you to redownload your purchased or downloaded content again to your phone. While this is only apply to the same physical phone, it is still a welcome change to make content recovery easier ... continued »

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Samsung Selects Tele Atlas for Digital Maps and Location Content

Posted on 29 October 2009 by Kim Poh Liaw

Tele Atlas and Samsung have announced an agreement under which Samsung will use Tele Atlas maps for its GPS-enabled devices. Samsung will be able to bundle Tele Atlas’ product with its smartphone with more than 24 million points of interest (POIs), Voice Maps, and visual enhancements such as 3D Landmarks, 2D City Maps and Digital Elevation Models. continued »

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LG, 20th Century Fox Offer Avatar Content Exclusively on New Chocolate

Posted on 29 October 2009 by Kim Poh Liaw

LG today announced a partnership with Twentieth Century Fox (Fox) to introduce the new LG Chocolate (LG BL40) phone in the Asia Pacific region with embedded content from James Cameron’s eagerly-awaited epic fantasy adventure AVATAR. The new multimedia-friendly phone will mark its regional debut in Hong Kong on November 4th. continued »

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Verizon Wireless Droid from Motorola Officially Announced

Posted on 29 October 2009 by Kim Poh Liaw

Together with the upcoming Android 2.0 Eclair, Verizon Wireless Droid by Motorola will become the first Android 2.0 smartphone that will be available in US from November 6th. The Motorola Droid comes with a 5 megapixel camera, dual flash LED, WiFi, GPS and 3.7-inch capacitive touch screen with 16millions colors. The "Droid" will eventually get expanded with more Android smartphones ... continued »

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Android Goes 2.0 Eclair This Year

Posted on 28 October 2009 by Kim Poh Liaw

The Android OS will get its 2.0 Eclair upgrade this year, bringing a list of new features and enhancements to the email client, camera module and bluetooth API. The Android 2.0 will support multiple email accounts setup, including the Microsoft Exchange server for email and contact sync. You will also be able to read all emails from different accounts in ... continued »

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Nokia N97 mini now available in stores

Posted on 28 October 2009 by Kim Poh Liaw

Announced last month, Nokia's new N97 mini will go on sale this week, together with a Nokia N97 software update 2.0 to the existing N97 users. With its stainless steel cues, the Nokia N97 mini features a tilting 3.2" touch display, QWERTY keyboard and fully customizable homescreen. The Nokia N97 mini has same software with the Nokia N97 and will ... continued »

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First Vertu ClamShell, the Constellation Ayxta

Posted on 28 October 2009 by Kim Poh Liaw

Unlike the usual candybar design, Vertu has built its new Constellation Ayxta in a clamshell design. Alongside Vertu Concierge, which provides expert advice and assistance around the clock and globe, the handset also features the Vertu Select service. This exclusive service brings extensive knowledge of the most relevant online lifestyle information directly to the palm of the Vertu client’s hand. The ... continued »

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