Samsung Glyde 2, Verizon Version Gets Pictured

July 3rd, 2009

One year ago Verizon launched Samsung Glyde, that is now followed by a successor, Glyde 2, just pictured in the images below. Samsung Glyde 2 will eventually be called U960 and it comes with a touchscreen display and a sliding QWERTY keyboard.

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No other details regarding the handset are available right now, but we do know that Glyde 2 might pack an AMOLED screen (like Samsung Impression). Check out the sleek interface in the last pic and we sure hope that Verizon will speed up the release process of the promising phone.

Will Ozzy Osbourne once again advertise a handset like Glyde 2, or is it just a hunch of mine?

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[via Unwired View]

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Samsung Omnia 2 Gets Detailed In Video Review

July 3rd, 2009

The folks of HDBlog have managed to get hold of a Samsung Omnia 2 smartphone a week ago and they quickly reviewed it and published the video, for us all to see. The English video review is available below and it’s quite detailed:

The reviewers claim that the device will come with Windows Mobile 6.5 pre-installed, a pretty good option, instead of having to upgrade from WM 6.1. Samsung Omnia 2 incorporates a 800 MHz CPU, a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus, dual LED flash, geotagging and image stabilization, plus WiFi and Bluetooth A2DP.

The new Omnia’s screen is a 3.7 inch WVGA AMOLED touchscreen with a 480 x 800 pixels resolution and resistive touch support. An accelerometer is also on board, together with a microSD card slot and a 1500 mAh battery.

[via wmpoweruser]

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Apple iPhone 3GS Overheating Issues Get Detailed

July 3rd, 2009

iPhone 3GS is far from perfection, actually so far that we’ve stumbled upon pretty serious flaws lately, like the overheating issues. Some white models even suffered from discoloration, but have no fear, ’cause Apple has published a guide showing users how to keep their iPhones within acceptable operating temperatures.

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You can find the guide here and keep in mind that Apple recommends operating procedures of 32 degrees, up to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Apple also claims that low or high temperature conditions might shorten your battery life and even cause the handset to stop working.

Here are a couple of signs showing that overheating is imminent, or it has already started: the phone stops charging, the display dims, cellular signal becomes weak and you’ll see the screen pictured in the image above.

[via techvi]

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Skype for iPhone’s Lack of Push Notification Makes Users Angry

July 3rd, 2009

The latest Skype for iPhone version, 1.1 comes with tons of useful options, like multiple supported languages, voicemail and SMS, but sadly it lacks the Push Notification support. This makes the software almost useless, according to the angry users.

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Other users have already started claiming that they’ll quit using Skype, because of the lack of Push Notification and the fact that it took one year to come up with an iPhone app that is now incomplete. Some hope that Google Voice manages to properly integrate the iPhone’s features, so they can switch over from Skype 1.1.

Skype has acknowledged the complaints and will use the feedback to upgrade the software, so we’re advised to keep an eye on their official blog and… wait. Great! Problem solved, right?

[via tgdaily]

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O2 Will Sell Palm Pre in the UK; Info Confirmed Again

July 3rd, 2009

After finding out that Palm Pre has sold over 300,000 units from its launch till now, according to analysts, word’s out that the device will be heading to the UK, where it’ll be sold by O2.

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O2 will be the exclusive carrier for this first webOS device, but it turns out that you’ll also be able to buy the phone from the local Carphone Warehouse shop, if you want to.

Next step is Canada, where the handset should hit Bell and Spain, where it’ll be available via Telefonica, if Palm decides to make a WCDMA Pre.

[via mobilecrunch]

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Toshiba TG01 Ready for Orange UK Launch

July 3rd, 2009

July 9 is the big day for British folks looking for a hot new smartphone. I’m talking about the long awaited Toshiba TG01, a handset packing the most powerful mobile processor on the market, Qualcomm Snapdragon, a 1 GHz CPU.

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This Windows Mobile phone will be available via Orange UK, but the price isn’t available yet. We don’t know if Orange is the exclusive carrier for the phone, but we’ll solve the mystery in less than a week’s time.

We remind you that Toshiba TG01 packs a 4.1 inch wide VGA display, a 9.9mm case, a 3.15 megapixel camera and a TFT resistive touchscreen. Facebook and YouTube apps are also on board, plus a battery that lasts 5 hours in talk mode and 11 days in standby mode.

[via Phone Arena]

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LG Readying Prada III Phone, iPhone Rival and Premium Brand Handsets

July 3rd, 2009

You must be aware of the fact that LG is the number 3 cellphone maker in the world right now, surpassing the likes of Motorola and Sony Ericsson, two companies that had a lot of problems lately. Meanwhile, LG’s president for mobile business, Ahn Seung-kwon takes his time and details the company’s future plans.

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We learn that LG plans on becoming the number 2 cellphone maker by 2012, but that title is hard to rip from Samsung in just 3 years. Mr. Ahn also mentioned that LG will launch a new Black Label handset in Q4, a phone that will rival the iPhone and also a new Prada Phone (LG Prada III).

As if it weren’t enough, the company also wants a slice of the luxury phone market, so it’s going to create a premium brand, just like Toyota’s Lexus and Nokia’s Vertu. Will LG be able to take second place from Samsung ? Will they be able to keep third spot, in front of Moto and SE? Time will tell…

[via BGR]

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iPhone SMS Vulnerability Fixed; Security Hole Plugged

July 3rd, 2009

Apple’s platforms seem to be pretty safe, since we haven’t heard too much about hacks or security issues, specially in the case of the iPhone, their most popular product. Two years after an important iPhone exploit was dealt with, there’s another security hole to plug today.

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OS X security expert Charlie Miller is on the case and while speaking at the SyScan conference in Singapore, Mr. Miller announced that he had discovered an issue that allowed hackers to run software code on the iPhone. The vulnerability was triggered by an SMS and allowed hackers to monitor the location of the handset via GPS, also turning on the iPhone’s mike, in order to eavesdrop on people’s conversations.

The same hack could make the iPhone join a distributed denial of service attack or a botnet. The renowned security expert will detail the issue at the Black Hat conference coming soon and Apple hopes to patch it by the end of July.

[via Engadget Mobile]

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HTC Hero Gets Ready to Hit North America; Approved by FCC and AT&T 3G Compatible

July 3rd, 2009

Last week was all about the neat HTC Sense interface we saw premiered on HTC Hero, the new Android smartphone that’s just been approved by the FCC. Hero will reach the US and Canada quite soon and it seems that it’s able to operate on the 850/1900 MHz 3G bands, so that means AT&T compatibility.

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That doesn’t guarantee that we’ll see AT&T launching the phone 100%, but it’s still a step in the right direction. Meanwhile, HTC Hero will hit Europe this month, so expect it to reach NA soil a tad later.

Recently, rumours have surfaced, concerning an improbable Hero launch via Sprint, but HTC must create a CDMA version of the phone in order for this to be possible. Till this handset reaches the US, users will find consolation in buying MyTouch 3G, T-Mobile’s second Android phone, that’s coming at the end of July or in August for $199.99.

[via Unwired View]

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Palm Pre Sells Over 300,000 Units in June

July 2nd, 2009

Palm Pre was a success after all, since it managed to sell over 300,000 units in June, according to Charter Equity Research analyst Ed Snyder. Considering that 120,000 units were available at the start, this number show a pretty neat performance.

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Right now, Palm is able to manufacture around 15,000 units per day, in order to meet demand. We’ve heard that a WCDMA version of the Pre is coming soon, so maybe the handset will start selling like hot cakes (or the iPhone), once it goes this way.

This rumoured WCDMA version should hit Telefonica this Fall and we also expect the device to go north and hit the market via Bell, maybe tripling the number of sold units and finally competing with the iPhone.

[via IntoMobile]

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