Day: August 31, 2006

BengalBoy site got popular due to publications of many new devices, which weren’t officially announced. This time it has posted photos of the HTC Trinity communicator, earlier photos featured poor quality.

The info about this communicator popped up in the news, however it isn’t officially confirmed. Under the preliminary data, the Trinity supports 3G networks, Wi-Fi and has a GPS-module, a 2-megapixel camera and a VGA camera for video telephony, and Bluetooth interface.

“Nokia has announced the Nokia N80 Internet Edition a software enhanced version of the N80. The N80i bundles extra software including Yahoo Go!, Flickr Integration, WLAN Wizard, Download! (Catalogs), Mobile Search and Mobipocket to give a more complete out of the box experience. The hardware specifications remain the same with quad band GSM and WCDMA radios, a 3.0 megapixel camera, and IrDA, USB, Bluetooth and WLAN connectivity.In the press release Nokia underline the internet capabilities of the phone. The S60 Web browser with its minimap and visual history features gets highlightedNew features include: Yahoo Go application bundled with the phone allowing access to many Yahoo services. Flickr integration in the Camera and Gallery applications as first seen in the N72, N73 and N93. Supports downloading of compatiable third party VoIP applications which use the embeded SIP protocols (also present on the N80). WLAN Wizard to help users get connected to WiFi networks. Nokia’s Download! Client (built on the Preminent technology) and currently available on other phones as the Catalog application. It allows you to download new and featured applications for the N80i. The Mobile Search application (available for other phones here) is bundled and found in the top layer of the applications menu. Mobipocket eBook reading application bundled with the phone.The N80i also keeps all the N80’s key specifications and features: Quad band GSM phone (850, 900, 1800, 1900), WCDMA 1900+2100 3.0 megapixel camera UPnP wireless sharing functionality Bluetooth, IrDA, USB and WLAN connectivity Symbian 9.1 and S60 3rd EditionThe N80i will be available from the middle of September in Pearl Black or Patina Bronze.” via allaboutsymbian.com

“Do you have enough from fuzzy and blurry HTC Excalibur photos? Me too and thanks to O2 Germany, today I’ve received its latest Windows Mobile Smartphone – maybe the next Windows Mobile superstar – the O2 Xda cosmo, most of you might still know as HTC Excalibur. So what’s all the cosmo/Excalibur buzz about? Well, the HTC Excalibur is HTC’s first BlackBerry look alike Windows Mobile Smartphone with a thumb QWERTZ keyboard. While it reminds on the first sight on a Pocket PC Phone Edition with landscape screen, the screen isn’t a touch screen at all since the cosmo is powered by Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 5.0 for Smartphone. Other features are quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGE, W-LAN and Bluetooth, a 2 1.3 megapixel camera, the thumb keyboard and the new jog strip which replaces the traditional jog wheel, BlackBerry and HTC Hermes users might know. Since I’ve got the Xda cosmo just today – I hadn’t have too much time to play with the device yet but I will do during the week to upload my (p)review as soon as possible.” Check out some photos at theunwired.net

“IFA 2006 Germany may not elicit the same kind of response as CEBIT or CES around these parts, but they’re saying that it is the “world’s largest Consumer Electronics trade fair”, and as such, there should be plenty of goodies kicking around. While most people would probably turn to the likes of Garmin (or similar companies) for their portable GPS needs, Acer doesn’t want to be left out the picture, unveiling the Windows-powered e310 handheld at IFA.Running on Windows CE. NET 5.0 software, this all-business unit comes with a large 2.8-inch QVGA touchscreen display, a Samsung S3C2442XL (300MHz) processor, and an integrated SiRFStar III chipset. Not too shabby.The e310 is just a smidget bigger than a pack of cigarettes, making it one of the most portable GPS devices out there. Rounding out the features are 64MBs each of RAM and flash ROM, an MP3 player, photo viewer, and USB 2.0 connectivity. Battery life is rated at 4 hours of GPS navigation or 8 hours of “normal use”. No pricing information was made available.” via mobilemag.com

BengalBoy site has posted live photos and video of the HTC Artemis communicator.

I’d remind you that HTC Artemis is a GPS-communicator designed for GSM networks. In addition to GPRS and EDGE it supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless networks. It is equipped with a 2-megaixel camera and an FM-tuner. However this info is not yet officially confirmed, the announcement is expected already this quarter.

You can watch video here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHUap3MIov8http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glpuVd7QOS4

“MOTO Q software update is now available with new MSFP (Push email, global address lookup, enhanced security). Dial-Up Networking enable Moto Q to be used as a modem with your pc/notebook.Motorola Q Enhancements after the update Dial-Up Networking (DUN)Q can now be used as a modem – either tethered or via Bluetooth to the PC. Multiple NAI – Allows handset to be enabled for modem use on the network. Cold BootProvides users the ability to master reset device using key-presses if device becomes locked after forgetting Device Lock password. Proxy ServerEnable Q to access network via different proxies (corporate IT feature). Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Enhancements– (AKU2.4) OS EnhancementsImproved browser experienceAllows Q to access websites that support frames which increases the variety of websites that a user can visit.SMS to E-mail functionality now supportedBluetooth separated from Airplane flight mode. Users can now independently Bluetooth while Airplane mode is enabled. (E.g. Listen to Bluetooth stereo & MP3 music while on a plane) MSFP New mobility features built into Microsoft Exchange Server (SP2). Available on release of Q – Refresh1 Key Features: (see next slide for further details) Push E-mail: When new e-mail arrives in the corporate mailbox, e-mail will be pushed automatically to the QGlobal Address LookupEnhanced security Mobile & Security Feature Pack (MSFP) brings important new Enterprise features to the Motorola Q.” Check it here:

New product integrates TomTom NAVIGATOR 5 and TomTom MOBILE 5 into one multi-platform solutionAugust 30th 2006, Amsterdam – TomTom, a leading navigation solution provider, today announces the launch of its new integrated solution for PDA’s and mobile phones – TomTom NAVIGATOR 6, the ideal solution for customers who need their PDA/mobile phone and navigation system integrated in one personal device. Key New FeaturesUsers of NAVIGATOR 6 can also take advantage of TomTom’s innovative desktop software application TomTom HOME, which enables users to easily manage, download, store and transfer content and services on their PC to their device. TomTom HOME is compatible with both a PC and MAC. TomTom NAVIGATOR 6 also includes TomTom’s innovative TomTom Buddies service, enabling authorised TomTom users to locate each other and send instant messages.* TomTom will unveil both a regional and European version of NAVIGATOR 6. The regional version will come with detailed maps of a customer’s country or region, as well as including the major roads in Western Europe, for seamless cross border navigation. The European version features complete door-to-door navigation anywhere in Western Europe. Other new key features of TomTom NAVIGATOR 6 include:• Contact navigation: Navigate direct to contacts stored in your address book• Arrival time planning: Plan a route based on your desired arrival time • Expanded Points of Interest searching: Navigate to a POI near current driving location, near home, near destination or along route • Speeding alert: Notifies the driver if they’re speeding, even if they’re not in navigation mode • Pre-installed Safety Camera database: The most up-to-date available list of safety cameras is pre-installed • Safety Lock: Disables a number of menu items before driving, ensuring that maximum attention is kept on the road • Realistic visual instructions: Visuals replicate road signs, making them easier to follow • Pedestrian navigation view: 2D map which is fixed in one position to allow better orientation when navigating on foot “With TomTom NAVIGATOR 6 offering the latest navigation features, software, as well as maps, there has never been a better time for mobile professionals and PDA/mobile phone lovers alike to take handheld mobile navigation to the next level,” said Eric Pité, vice president Product Management at TomTom. “TomTom NAVIGATOR 6 is a smart and easy to use navigation solution that gets you anywhere you like, and acts as your personal assistant on the road.” TomTom NAVIGATOR 6 will be available from September 2006. It is available as a stand alone software product or bundled together with a mobile phone or PDA (see separate press release) through retailers. TomTom NAVIGATOR 6 will cost from £69.Additional TomTom NAVIGATOR 6 features: • Simple installation and easy-to-use menu • Improved User Interface: with night view and 65,000 colours for optimal visibility. • Clear 2D or 3D maps and accurate turn-by-turn spoken instructions • Choice of routes: quickest, shortest, by foot, avoiding toll roads and more • Instant re-routing if you miss your turn • Easy call handling: navigate while receiving phone calls • Itinerary planning: programme in the schedule of places you want to visit before you leave the house • Multilingual: TomTom NAVIGATOR speaks some 22 languages in over 50 different voices • PLUS services offer Traffic, Safety Cameras, Points of Interest and much more** TomTom family of products • TomTom GO 910: pre-installed maps of Europe, USA and Canada, text-to-speech technology, hands-free calling and 20GB hard drive enabling drivers to play music and view images • TomTom GO 710: pre-installed maps of Europe on a SD card, hands-free calling via Bluetooth-enabled phones • TomTom GO 510: pre-installed maps of [insert your country] on a SD card, hands-free calling via Bluetooth-enabled phones • TomTom ONE range: TomTom’s newest range of entry level all-in-one portable navigation devices • TomTom RIDER: the portable all-in-one navigation solution designed specifically for motorbikes and scooters • TomTom NAVIGATOR 6: Easy, clear and accurate navigation on your smartphone or PDA *requires both users to have TomTom navigation with full Internet access. Additional charges may apply for data traffic. ** In selected countries. Additional charges may apply for data traffic

“Cingular Wireless, Palm, Inc. and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced availability of BlackBerry Connect for the Palm Treo 650 smartphone. With BlackBerry Connect software, Cingular customers now can enjoy the feature-rich Treo 650 with the BlackBerry service for a robust and secure solution on the nationwide Cingular EDGE wireless data network. BlackBerry Connect for the Treo 650 enables users to benefit from many popular features of the unique “push”-based BlackBerry architecture via BlackBerry Enterprise Server. For corporate customers, BlackBerry Enterprise Server software tightly integrates with Microsoft Exchange and IBM Lotus Domino and works with existing enterprise systems to enable secure, push-based wireless access to email and other corporate data. “The availability of BlackBerry Connect on the Palm Treo 650 represents a marriage of two very popular wireless offerings that now gives Cingular customers more choice,” said Michael Woodward, executive director, mobile professional solutions, for Cingular Wireless. “Businesses can now leverage their existing BlackBerry Enterprise Server while giving employees a powerful, new wireless device option.” BlackBerry Connect for the Treo 650 supports the following features: — “Push” Corporate Email delivers messages automatically — and wirelessly — to the Treo 650’s inbox. Changes to the inbox, including read/unread status and deletion, can be automatically synchronized between the user’s email account and the Treo 650. — Wireless Calendar Synchronization keeps the Treo 650’s built-in Calendar up to date remotely, allowing users to receive, accept or decline meeting requests on the go. — Attachment Viewing lets users view Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and PDF documents in original format. — Remote Address Lookup (RAL) allows users to search their corporate directory wirelessly for email addresses without the need to download every name to the Treo 650. — Enables centralized device management, including support for IT policies such as over-the-air device disablement and password device lock, as well as end-to-end security with Triple DES encryption. BlackBerry Connect on the Treo 650 requires a BlackBerry Connect rate plan from Cingular. The solution is available today for Cingular Treo 650 customers through Cingular’s B2B sales organization. More information is available at www.palm.com/cingularbbc and www.cingular.com/midtolarge/blackberry, or by calling 866-4CW-SB2B to speak with a Cingular sales representative.”