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Engadget Mobile http://www.engadgetmobile.com Engadget Mobile http://www.engadgetmobile.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget Mobile http://www.engadgetmobile.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Sun prepping Java for iPhone: your craplet investment is safe]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/03/08/sun-prepping-java-for-iphone-your-craplet-investment-is-safe/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/03/08/sun-prepping-java-for-iphone-your-craplet-investment-is-safe/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/03/08/sun-prepping-java-for-iphone-your-craplet-investment-is-safe/#commentsFiled under: Software, Java, Apple, OS X

We're sure there have been some really great Java Micro Edition apps developed over the years, we just haven't been fortunate enough to ~~find any that aren't a Bejeweled variant~~ run into many of them. But that could very well change with the news that Sun is using that fancy new SDK to develop a Java Virtual Machine for the iPhone, which it expects to have ready "some time after June," and which will allow iPhone users access to the vast libraries of existing JME apps. We suppose the real conundrum now is which Java ME app we'll grab first: Harry Potter, or MapQuest Mobile. These choices, they overwhelm us.

[Via Mac Rumors]

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Right on schedule, you're looking at the just announced co-branded Skype phone: the 3 Skypephone. Sure, mobile Skype clients are already in worldwide use. This, however, marks the first time a carrier has fully embraced Skype which traditionally has been seen as a threat to carrier tariff schemes. Under 3's plan, Skype VoIP calls and IMs are free to any other Skype user just as long as you're under contract or top up your pay as your go account with at least £10 (about $21) each month. The £49 (about $101) 3G phone with 2 megapixel camera and microSD slot will be available in the UK on Friday; Australia, Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong, Italy, Ireland, Macau and Sweden sometime later in the year. Wanna see it in a video? Sure you do, locked-and-loaded right after the break.

[Via T3]

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>33 skypephone3SkypephoneskypeukvoipMon, 29 Oct 2007 08:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung, Sun teaming up for Java phone?]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/10/11/samsung-sun-teaming-up-for-java-phone/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/10/11/samsung-sun-teaming-up-for-java-phone/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/10/11/samsung-sun-teaming-up-for-java-phone/#commentsFiled under: Handsets, Software, Samsung, Java

Considering that we've already seen Sun parade its iPhone-like Java Mobile FX platform around, it's not too surprising to hear that Samsung and Sun Microsystems could be teaming up to "jointly develop a mobile phone to challenge Apple's iPhone." Furthermore, the two firms already have a history together, and according to Sun Chairman Scott McNealy, the duo could be working on "a Java phone that would surpass Apple's iPhone in functionality and cost less." Of course, Sun's spokespeople couldn't be reached for comment and Samsung's folks simply stated that "no decision had been made regarding co-development of the Java phone," so it looks like we'll be filing this away in the somewhat believable rumor cabinet for the time being.

[Via CNET]

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We'll admit, there's a few sects who've already crossed SMS Technology's M500 watch phone off as vaporware in its finest form, but apparently, the firm is finally coming through on its most recent declaration. Yep, those wearable phones the company has been promising all this time are finally shipping soon, at least, we think. According to the company, "the final version of the M500 production model has been given full clearance to be supplied with full metal strap bracelets," and it sounds like deliveries should begin within a month. Furthermore, the final production model sports a longer stylus, a battery upgrade, and a few software tweaks including support for POP3 email and IM. Hang tight, the "global retail launch" is slated for September 10th, with the keyword here being "slated."

[Via PMPToday]

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Details are still hazy on what form the MING may take if and when it enjoys an official US launch, but Boy Genius is reporting now that it won't have much in common with its Asian sibling. It looks like the device will mercifully see a 3G upgrade -- advantage, AT&T -- but some might be disappointed to hear that its Linux-based JUIX soul will apparently be tossed out in favor of Windows Mobile. The reason? In its current form, JUIX can't handle the stresses of high-speed data that come with WCDMA, so Windows Mobile has to swoop in and save the day. Still no word on when it may launch, but now that we know it's likely just another somewhat generic Windows Mobile device, our excitement's tempered just a smidge.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a1200mingSun, 08 Jul 2007 20:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola RAZR 2 V8 hands-on]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/06/07/motorola-razr-2-v8-hands-on/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/06/07/motorola-razr-2-v8-hands-on/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/06/07/motorola-razr-2-v8-hands-on/#commentsFiled under: Handsets, Features, Motorola, Java, Linux, GSM, GPRS, EDGE

Oh fun, we finally got to fool around with a fresh n' new Motorola RAZR 2 V8 on our own time. (The last time we caught one was at its launch -- we were a little rushed and had a severe lack of decent lighting.) Unfortunately, Moto's only JUIX device-equipped RAZR 2 is the 3G-free V8 (the V9 has HSDPA, but uses their crappy Synergy interface, as does the EV-DO capable V9m), but it was nice to take it for a spin even if we couldn't get high speed data on it.

Funny thing about the RAZR 2, even though the internal screen is 0.2-inches larger, it's actually the external display that seems more capacious. Also, don't laugh, our favorite part about this thing is the rear -- it's just got really nice, clean lines. The rest, well, it's a Motorola phone, so take that how you will and adjust your expectations accordingly.

Gallery: Motorola RAZR 2 V8 hands-on

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Calling all cars, calling all cars... be on the look out for the SMS M500 GSM Watchfone. That's right, the first shipments of the M300 followup are said to be leaving Hong Kong as of tomorrow, May 30th. Now we can all get a little Dick Tracy with "the world's smallest mobile phone" -- or so says SMS Technology Australia. Unlike Dick's 2-way Wrist Radio which emerged in 1949, this pup goes quad-band GSM while packing a 1.5-inch touchscreen with itty bitty, built-in stylus; Bluetooth 2.0; and all the 120 x 160 pixel MP4 video (or MP3/AAC audio) you can pack into its 128MB of storage. The watch weights just 60-grams and should hold-up to about 200 minutes of talk or 80 hours standby before needing a USB recharge. Now if someone could just hook us up with a jetpack we can get to living in the future promised to us by Uncle Walt (no, the other one) in those free lovin' 70s.

Gallery: The SMS M500 GSM Watchfone: the 58 year wait is over

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LG's looking to add a dash of style to the lower-end UK market with its KP202, which boasts a clean, sleek exterior and twin LCDs to keep your eyes occupied. Specs wise, you'll find a built-in VGA camera with white balance and contrast adjustments, a 160 x 128 resolution internal screen and a 96 x 94 pixel external display, tri-band (900 / 1800 / 1900) GSM support, an internal antenna, and the always handy flight mode so you can still play those integrated Java games 'til your heart's content whilst on the plane. Additionally, it supports polyphonic ringtones, comes in at just 87- x 45- x 19.8-millimeters, weighs 78-grams, and can last up to 200 hours in standby mode. No word on price just yet, but it will reportedly be showing up in UK stores quite soon.

[Via TechDigest]

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>britainclamshelldual-lcdenglandeuropefolderkp200kp202tri-bandtri-modeukMon, 21 May 2007 12:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola RAZR 2 hands-on]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/05/15/motorola-razr-2-hands-on/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/05/15/motorola-razr-2-hands-on/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/05/15/motorola-razr-2-hands-on/#commentsFiled under: Handsets, Features, Motorola, Java, Linux, 1xRTT, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, UMTS, CDMA

Well, it's finally here, the RAZR 2, proper sequel to the Motorola RAZR, one of the best-selling cellphones of all time. This newb's got big shoes to fill, but at least in its GSM / EDGE and CDMA variants it's 2mm smaller (sorry HSDPA fans, it's the same thickness for that flavor of 3G). For fans of the RAZR form factor, though, this is what you've been waiting for: two huge, crisp QVGA screens, Moto's JUIX Java Linux platform, 3G, HTML browser, the works. All that's yet to be seen is the price and carriers; we're guessing somewhere in the range of $500, like where the original RAZR debuted. (Also, we did spot Alltel and T-Mobile up in here.) We've got plenty of gallery shots to indulge yourself with, enjoy.

Gallery: Motorola RAZR 2 hands-on

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>featureshands-onmotorolarazr 2Razr2Tue, 15 May 2007 11:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint unhappy about Mobile GMaps usage on its phones]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/05/12/sprint-unhappy-about-mobile-gmaps-usage-on-its-phones/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/05/12/sprint-unhappy-about-mobile-gmaps-usage-on-its-phones/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/05/12/sprint-unhappy-about-mobile-gmaps-usage-on-its-phones/#commentsFiled under: Software, Sprint, Java

If you've used Mobile GMaps on your J2ME-capable handset, you probably love the GPS integration this third-party program has with Google Maps. With gpsOne being built into most Sprint handsets these days, customers of that carrier get a cool mapping and navigation service -- of sorts -- for free. But Sprint doesn't like this and is threatening legal action against the maker of Mobile GMaps unless the company removes or obfuscates the GPS tracking functionality. Is this another example of not letting the customer do what they want with the handset that was purchased along with the data package being paid for? We hope not, but this reported action (for possible revenue protection?) smacks of having no legal basis.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Google local for mobileGoogle mapsGoogleLocalForMobileGoogleMapsMobile GmapsMobile Google mapsMobileGmapsMobileGoogleMapsSat, 12 May 2007 08:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Sun shows iPhone-like Java Mobile FX platform]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/05/10/sun-shows-iphone-like-java-mobile-fx-platform/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/05/10/sun-shows-iphone-like-java-mobile-fx-platform/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/05/10/sun-shows-iphone-like-java-mobile-fx-platform/#commentsFiled under: Software, Java

Sun is again trumpeting Java from the top of its lungs -- and we're not talking about speweing coffee here here -- showing off what appeared to be flashy new cellphone software at the JavaOne conference this week. Not big news there, except that the Sun software apparently looked eerily like the Apple iPhone's software; in fact, the platform Sun CEO Jonathan Schwartz showed off is already being dubbed "jPhone" based on the striking resemblance to Apple's goods. The actual product name is Java Mobile FX and it's based on code from SavaJe, a Java-centric mobile OS company Sun just completed acquiring last week. The required specs to run Java Mobile FX aren't too slouchy: 32 megabytes of RAM and a 200 megahertz ARM processor are in the spec, so forget those entry-level Nokia and Sammy handsets. Even Sun Chairman Scott McNealy alluded to the copying of Apple's modus operandi by wearing a black t-shirt (ala black turtleneck territory from Steve Jobs) and saying "we have our own shirtsleeve version of Steve Jobs announcing a phone." Har har.

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It may not be legal in most civilized nations to ride a Segway on the sidewalk, but for those still risking their lives on a two-wheeled machine, things are about to get a lot safer. SoundofMotion has developed a clever new warning system that turns your phone into what sounds like a roaring motorcycle, and not content with just playing a pre-recorded loop over and over, it's actually designed to rev up and down based on the speed and acceleration of your bicycle. The application will run on "any Bluetooth- and Java-capable phone," and it interacts with a "wireless BT sensor" that gets mounted on one of your wheels. Unsurprisingly, the device responds to the motion sensor and lets the carefree motorists around know you mean business when crossing an intersection. The app is currently sitting in beta, but the creators hope to have a final rendition ready to go before you make too many summer treks, but you better be willing to face total embarrassment (and have one loud speakerphone) to save your skin before picking this up. Click on through for a demonstration.

[Via Slashphone]

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An announcement made this week states that Sun Microsystems will be purchasing SavaJe Technologies' intellectual property assets. While we haven't really been witness to much action on the SavaJe front, we can see why Sun would like to acquire the company's Java-heavy technology. Of course, SavaJe intended to provide a more complete experience than Sun's own J2ME ever intended to, even going as far as a physical handset release to demo the platform's capabilities. Alas, the company struggled mightily and this acquisition by Sun makes sense to all parties, we suspect. Details of the transaction -- and what it means for both organizations' efforts -- will be released at the JavaOne Conference in May.

[Via Phone Scoop]

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Proving that a desirable feature is better delivered late than never, TiVo has finally gotten around to releasing its TiVo Mobile remote scheduling program for select Verizon phones -- over a year after we first caught wind of the Java-based app. No real surprises here: you use Get It Now to download the application, and for $1.99 a month you get access to your Series2 or Series3 box through that familiar interface, along with special recommendation lists, popular show charts, and the always-hot "premium entertainment content." Not a bad deal considering that we once thought this would cost five bones a month, but the catch is that only certain handsets are currently compatible, including the SCH-a950, VX8300, and of course, the beloved Chocolate. Sure you could do the whole dial-a-recording before with your Pocket PC phone and Orb plug-in -- and that even lets you stream the swag you've taped -- but the more people who take the TiVo-approved route, the sooner we can put the kibosh on that nasty TiVo Deathwatch.

[Thanks, Dave. Z.]

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chocolatejavativotivo mobileTivoMobileverizonvzwWed, 14 Mar 2007 16:50:00 EST<![CDATA[More details emerge on the mythical Google phone?]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/03/06/more-details-emerge-on-the-mythical-google-phone/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/03/06/more-details-emerge-on-the-mythical-google-phone/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/03/06/more-details-emerge-on-the-mythical-google-phone/#commentsFiled under: Handsets, Java, Linux

Now that the iPhone has moved from rumor limbo into the land of the living (at least we think so -- how many people have actually touched one?), we obviously need another mythical mobile to drool over and speculate about -- and the natural candidate is, of course, the so-called Google phone. While the big G has been making inroads on your handset with mobile versions of its search, email, and mapping software for some time, there has been growing speculation that the company is working on its own hardware -- speculation that only intensified when we published that pic of a supposed Google / Samsung collaboration called the Switch (pictured above, as a refresher). Well the latest juicy G-phone morsels to hit our plate come courtesy of Simeon Simeonov (no relation to the deceased Bulgarian soccer player, we think) and his HighContrast blog, whose always-reliable "inside source" broke down some of the anticipated specs. According to Simeonov's tipster, we can expect a "Blackberry-like, slick device" (QWERTY?) running Java on a C++ core with perhaps a Linux bootstrap. For graphics, Google is said to be leveraging the 2005 purchase of little known company name Skia that developed a 2D engine capable of rendering "state-of-the-art" images on low-power devices. Finally, Google is said to be offering carriers a deal wherein the search giant will sell and market the phone online, relying on the carriers for their networks only and subsequently driving down their costs. Combined with Google's tradition of offering almost everything for free, there's a good chance that you'll be able to pick up your G-phone for much less than your precious iPhone -- although lets hope the tradeoff isn't being forced to listen to ads every time we want to make damn call.

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We've all been there -- you need to get in contact with your friends; they're not answering their phones. You know they're online, but you need to have an actual voice conversation. Well, rejoice, our frustrated friends -- for Nimbuzz plans to bridge the gap between instant messaging and cellphones. Its currently-in-beta (no surprise there), free-to-download app supports "more than 500 [Java-enabled] mobile devices" and allows you to call and initiate voice chats with your buddies on Google Talk and MSN / Windows Live Messenger. In addition to keeping you on top of your online friends, it lets you make international calls to other cellphones at local rates, so long as whomever you are calling also has Nimbuzz installed on their device. Besides that, you also get free text messaging and the ability to have Group Calls with up to five buddies on your contact list regardless of how they are connected, and Nimbuzz says it is currently working on getting your AIM, ICQ, Yahoo! and Skype friends into the mix. Now that you know, we hope you don't mind as we run and make a few overdue calls to our pals across the pond and in the far East.

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Yep, we couldn't be sure from the press photos, but now we can say with confidence that the MOTORIZR Z6's glossy casing is pretty bombastic -- visually, it's what the Z3 shoulda been in every respect. Of course, firmware makes or breaks a phone, so we won't know how well the Z6 really treats us until we're able to spend some quality time together. Either way, invoking the word "Linux" definitely gets our imaginations stirring. It's anyone's guess how well Moto's ultimately going to embrace and support their enthusiast community, but we've gotta say it: "open-source fashion phone," anyone?

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The first RAZR-esque slider for global release from Moto, the MOTORIZR Z3, hasn't even seen wide distribution yet, but that didn't stop them from announcing the hotter Z6 at CES this week. The upgraded device adds a so-2006 glossy black finish and features Motorola's new Linux- and Java-based platform, but perhaps more importantly to users, it integrates seamlessly with Windows Media Player 11 and rocks support for Windows Media DRM. Other features of the music-heavy handset carry over from the Z3, including a 2 megapixel cam, Bluetooth with A2DP, and expansion via microSD; sadly, there's still no mention of 3G on board. Expect the Z6 to be available by the end of this half of the year, with pricing to be announced closer to launch.

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Sure, the ROKR E1 musicphone never quite lived up to the hype. Not by a long shot. Still, don't count Moto out of the musicphone game just yet. Mobile Burn got their hands on the followup ROKR E2 and come away "really happy" from the review. For starters, this "solidly built" tri-band GSM / EDGE candybar features Motorola's new JUIX (a Java / Linux mashup) user interface which Mobile Burn swoons over due its new tabbed menus and overall speed. In particular, the address book has been improved "by leaps and bounds" over other Motorola phones. Even better, the much maligned 100-song cap in iTunes is gone, as is the iTunes software. Instead, a new "integrated player" (hint: it supports RealAudio) is used to playback music loaded onto your favorite SD card -- up to 2GBs now supported. Music sounded "excellent" with adequate bass and the dedicated music controls along the side of the phone worked well. And like all good musicphones, it features a standard 3.5-mm headphone jack for use with any off-the-shelf cans, an off-line mode for listening to music on an airplane, and the ability to play music in the background while using other phone functions. The keys were a "joy to use" with good tactile feedback and the 2-inch TFT screen was found to be "really sharp and bright." With such a positive review, all we can say is this: welcome back to the game Moto.

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Contrary to previous beliefs, it looks like neither Orange nor HTC will have a part in producing the first "Googlephone," and instead it seems that Samsung is slipping in the back door to steal the limelight. When the Ultra Edition 13.8 (formerly known as the Z720) got official a few days back, we noticed the relatively unexpected suite of Google apps swarming the mobile's innards, and aside from the handset not exactly abiding by the Opera agreement that is supposedly falling into place, it seems a good fit for the first Google-infused mobile. Of course, the programs that come loaded are all available as free downloads on supported handsets, but it seems the European-bound 13.8 will be numero uno in what's likely to be quite a lengthy list of Googled mobiles.

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It looks like Helio isn't the only game in town touting a MySpace partnership anymore, as Cingular has not only joined the ranks (well, solidified the friendship, anyway), but upped the ante in the process. While we learned about MySpace's integration with Helio (and the subsequent perks for members) awhile back, Cingular's deal promises a "more expansive" offering. So expansive, in fact, that users will be charged an extra $2.99 per month to upload photos taken on their handsets to their profile, read / respond to MySpace emails, update their blog entries, and search / view friend profiles on their handsets. Apparently, these not-so-outrageous niceties are costing users due to the "small Java application" that they can download, which presumably makes accessing these luxuries an easy and painless process. About "30 cellphone models" will initially be supported, with another 20 or so to follow suit, and while online videos aren't currently supported, that functionality should be launched "sometime in 2007."

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>agreementblogdealemailmyspacepartnershipMon, 18 Dec 2006 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Helio Drift official: $225 in black or white]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/11/09/helio-drift-official-225-in-black-or-white/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/11/09/helio-drift-official-225-in-black-or-white/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/11/09/helio-drift-official-225-in-black-or-white/#commentsFiled under: Handsets, Samsung, Helio, Java, 1xRTT, EV-DO, MVNOs, CDMA

Ushering in what appears to be an ongoing partnership with Samsung, Helio has officially taken the wraps off its Drift slider. While it might not be able to run with the latest and greatest that Korea has to offer in its domestic market, the Drift looks to stand head and shoulders above the lion's share of handsets in US circulation with a fairly impressive spec sheet. Besides the expected QVGA display, decent storage (128MB, to be exact) with microSD expansion, 2 megapixel shooter and EV-DO, the Drift sports a true GPS receiver. That in itself isn't terribly notable or interesting, but Helio's bundling the Drift with a GPS-enabled version of Google Maps, which when you take into account the routing, real-time traffic, and satellite view capabilities, might make a dedicated nav system obsolete for some users. Helio's also using the launch as an opportunity to introduce "Buddy Beacon," a location-based system in the same vein as Loopt for locating and mapping a preselected list of friends. Add in a web browser that's been revamped for speed and A2DP support, and the Drift -- in either white or black -- suddenly seems like a bargain at the $225 asking price.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>driftheliosamsungsliderThu, 09 Nov 2006 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Say hello to the Helio "Drift"]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/11/01/say-hello-to-the-helio-drift/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/11/01/say-hello-to-the-helio-drift/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/11/01/say-hello-to-the-helio-drift/#commentsFiled under: Handsets, Samsung, Helio, Java, 1xRTT, EV-DO, MVNOs, CDMA

Word has it we're looking here at Samsung's first entry for Helio, christened the "Drift." Coming hot on the heels of news that the Kickflip is no more, the glossy black Drift appears to be more of a phone in the Hero vein on account of its slider form factor. It'll apparently come equipped with a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth (something the Kickflip sorely lacked) with A2DP, and a QVGA display, though we can't yet confirm that it'll be rocking the aforementioned Java platform from XCE. We'll pass on more Drift news as we get it, but expect the phone to launch fairly shortly.

[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

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In the aftermath of VK Mobile's implosion, it stands to reason that Helio might be on the lookout for new (slightly less bankrupt) hardware partners. Telecoms Korea is reporting that Samsung will be added to the mix -- something we've reported previously -- while Pantech will stay on board to follow up the Hero. All future handsets are said to be running XCE's Java-based platform, a move that makes sense considering Helio's mantra of a uniform user experience across all its devices. All this seems to play in nicely with the VK sourced Kickflip having now gone "out of stock" on Helio's website -- so if you want to get your hands on that white, spring-loaded, addictive pivotphone and you find one in-store, we might recommend you grab it while you still can.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>heliojavakickflipsamsungvk mobileVkMobilexceWed, 01 Nov 2006 13:51:00 EST<![CDATA[SavaJe struggles to survive]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/10/28/savaje-struggles-to-survive/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/10/28/savaje-struggles-to-survive/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/10/28/savaje-struggles-to-survive/#commentsFiled under: Software, Java, Misc

It seems that one of the prerequisites to the survival of a mobile software platform is... well, hardware to match. Imagine that? Apart from an LG special and a self-branded testbed that was never meant for the general public's consumption, SavaJe has blown through an alleged $71 million in venture capital with very little success to show for it. Its Java-based operating system has won the hearts and minds of the developer community, but thanks perhaps to a glut of platforms infecting the featurephone and smartphone markets these days, SavaJe simply hasn't caught on en masse. The lack of success appears to be taking a toll on the Massachusetts-based company, which is said to be desperately seeking a cash infusion while asking its developers to take a little unpaid time off. Call us morbid, but we reckon we're going to go ahead and write up that obit now.

[Via MobHappy]

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Boy Genius has plenty more Cingy launch timetable info to share with us, dear readers, and one of the most interesting is a new BlackBerry device dubbed the "Stealth." The disappointment for us is that it's probably another SureType device, and all signs point to EDGE data, not UTMS. With what we could gather from the legend, the Stealth will include an MP3 player (huh?), removable memory, but sadly still no camera. The Stealth appears to be slated for release in the October / November timeframe.

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In an exciting development for Java-enabled cellphone owners, and a bit of an embarrassing reminder of the Palm operating system's major limitation, Sun and Samsung have just announced a new platform that will allow regular handsets to multi-task certain applications. Called Multi-tasking VM Ware, or MVM, the new platform is built on the standard Java API, which will let existing Java applications run simultaneously even on non-smartphone models. Although we don't know when this technology will hit the market, considering that the lack of multi-tasking is one of the biggest drawbacks of most phones, it should prove to be a popular feature once available. [Note: subscription required for "Read" link].

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To call this new Jasper S20 from SavaJa much more than a Java phone would be doing it a disservice. It's basically a vehicle for introducing the SavaJe mobile Java platform to the world, with all sorts of developer functionality to allow for gaming, multimedia and other possibilities. As far as a phone goes, the S20 is a tri-band GSM unit, with a 2.2-inch 176 x 220 pixel screen, 1.3 megapixel camera, USB 2.0, Bluetooth 1.2, and miniSD expansion. There's only 4 hours of talk time and 200 hours of standby listed, and the phone is a bulky 0.8 inches thick, but if you're a Java developer or you just like dated tech running a relatively untested software platform, the Jasper S20 might be the phone for you.

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We just love us that Opera Mini, especially when we're constrained to a non smartphone and/or a slow mobile connection, but the Opera peeps aren't just sitting on their hands while we enjoy the mobile web, and have just announced version 2.0 of the browser. They seem bent on making Opera the go-to mobile platform, and have added SMS functionality for mobile commerce so that you can buy via the browser and have ringtones, games or other content delivered via SMS without a lot of hassle. The browser also now supports file downloads, skinning, multiple search engines, "speed dial" bookmark shortcuts, and the vaguely defined "visual navigation." Not quite earth shattering, but content providers might take note of the fact that just about anybody can have access to a browser that can actual do something with the content they provide.

[Via All About Symbian]

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It was bound to happen sooner or later, and now the Blackberry 8700 smartphone is finally available to push email-loving members of the T-Mob, as the 8700g. As far as the features go, well, you should all know them quite well by now, as Cingular has had this model since late last year: quad-band GSM with EDGE data, a 312MHz Intel processor, QVGA color display, Java, and Bluetooth 2.0, plus the standard suite of RIM-supplied applications. Getting your Crackberry fix from the big "T" will cost you $300 with a contract (after $100 in rebates).

[Thanks, Phil G]

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We're probably the last people qualified to comment on effective pick-up techniques, especially when it comes to getting our woo-on overseas, but we're almost positive that approaching someone at a bar and whipping out your cellphone to deliver a come-on is a sure setup for failure. Still, it's possible that translation software specialists LingoPal have more game than us, and their new "Flirta" for Java really could be, as the site says, your "wingman when pulling foreign babes." Flirta comes in six different European flavors, and contains speakable phrases specifically designed for the mating routine, which we imagine consist of more than just your standard "voulez-vous couchez avec moi?" fare. Unfortunately for would-be Casanovas, the program offers no tips on when to use which phrase where, so your lack of tact and social grace will be just as apparent in Finnish, Dutch, and Czech as they are in English.

[Via cellular-news]

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Thu, 09 Mar 2006 17:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon rolling out new m-commerce tool]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/02/22/amazon-rolling-out-new-m-commerce-tool/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/02/22/amazon-rolling-out-new-m-commerce-tool/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/02/22/amazon-rolling-out-new-m-commerce-tool/#commentsFiled under: Software, Java

Amazon.com plans to roll out a new mobile commerce tool within the next few weeks, according to reports. The new Java app, to be called Price Check for Amazon, is being developed with software firm Moonlight Mobile, and will allow customers to check prices, reviews and other info from their handsets. Moonlight Mobile reportedly plans a one-time charge to download the app, something we hope isn't accurate. Given that Amazon already has a perfectly serviceable mobile portal, we don't exactly see a huge market for a piece of software that provides basically the same functions, even if it does have a slightly prettier face.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Wed, 22 Feb 2006 20:35:00 EST<![CDATA[BSkyB selects Symbian OS for Sky by mobile]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/02/21/bskyb-selects-symbian-is-for-sky-by-mobile/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/02/21/bskyb-selects-symbian-is-for-sky-by-mobile/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/02/21/bskyb-selects-symbian-is-for-sky-by-mobile/#commentsFiled under: Multimedia, Java, Symbian, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS

British Sky Broadcasting and Symbian put pen to paper recently to announce that BSkyB selected Symbian OS for Sky by mobile, the interactive application which brings Sky's digital TV service to ~~cell~~ mobile phone users. Once downloaded, Sky by mobile give punters an EPG with the same look and feel as the Sky Guide on their TeeVee with access to content such as sports, entertainment, news and weather and interactive services such as personalized content and 'on the fly' betting for Sky Bet account holders. The software is free to Sky digital customers with a Symbian phone supporting GPRS or 3G, just prepare to pummel your data tariff, mkay?

[Via Phonemag]

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Tue, 21 Feb 2006 06:00:00 EST<![CDATA[iSkoot links cellphones with Skype]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/02/18/iskoot-links-cellphones-with-skype/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/02/18/iskoot-links-cellphones-with-skype/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/02/18/iskoot-links-cellphones-with-skype/#commentsFiled under: Software, ATT, Java, Symbian

Don't have a WiFi enabled phone and feeling left out of the whole VoIP telephony thing? Well, if you're a Cingular customer and have a Series 60 phone, today might just be your lucky day. iSkoot's announced a new service that will allow Cingular customers to use Skype without using any kind of data connection. Once you install iSkoot's app on your phone, you can use your existing voice connection to connect to their gateway, which in turn links you in to Skype. We know this may sound complicated but it's actually pretty straight forward; if you notice the diagram, you'll see that all of these connections are made by utilizing the latest in smoke-cloud-and-arrow technology. With plans of releasing this software for more platforms (Series 40, RAZR, and Treo at first) and adding support for more services like Google Talk, we can see iSkoot's products becoming very useful -- who couldn't use a break in their international long distance bills?

[Via Personal Tech Pipeline]

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Sat, 18 Feb 2006 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[NES emulator puts classic games on cellphones]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/02/17/nes-emulator-puts-classic-games-on-cellphones/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/02/17/nes-emulator-puts-classic-games-on-cellphones/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/02/17/nes-emulator-puts-classic-games-on-cellphones/#commentsFiled under: Games, Java, Symbian

Forget those dinky games designed for your cellphone. If you want real action -- and by that we mean Donkey Kong -- you owe it to yourself to hand over $10 for vNES, an emulator for Symbian and J2ME phones that will let you play classic 8-bit NES games right there on your cellphone. Install it, hunt down those game ROMs (the program has a built-in downloader) and get busy!

[Via Joystiq]

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Fri, 17 Feb 2006 20:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola V3i reviewed]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/02/10/motorola-v3i-reviewed/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/02/10/motorola-v3i-reviewed/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/02/10/motorola-v3i-reviewed/#commentsFiled under: Handsets, Multimedia, Motorola, Java, GSM, GPRS

MobileBurn just posted an extensive review of the RAZR V3i -- the quad-band GSM variant of the mad-popular RAZR V3 original which also features a 1.2 megapixel shooter, microSD, and gunmetal finish. Their version of the V3i did feature iTunes (with 100 song cap) which managed to pump-out "pretty good" audio over the included headphones although "a lot of people will wish for more volume." Otherwise, the list of included applications, while functionally fine, were found to be "a bit paltry" compared to "most other phones these days." Overall though, they lay-down a "highly recommended" rating calling it a "great device" for both practical and aesthetic reasons.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Fri, 10 Feb 2006 09:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Eqo brings your Skype buddy list to your cellphone]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/02/08/eqo-brings-your-skype-buddy-list-to-your-cellphone/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/02/08/eqo-brings-your-skype-buddy-list-to-your-cellphone/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/02/08/eqo-brings-your-skype-buddy-list-to-your-cellphone/#commentsFiled under: Software, Java

In kind of a changing of roles, Eqo has devised a solution for you to use your cellphone to call members of your Skype buddy list. Their mobile Internet phone service doesn't actual use the Skype network, but instead is a J2ME app that allows you know if your buds are online, and call them without knowing their phone number. They then get a message on their phone that they have an incoming call, and can choose whether or not they want to accept, making it perfect for online dating so you don't have to give away your precious phone number and end up with a stalker or two. Eqo hopes to work with other services than Skype in the future, so hopefully you can get stalker dodging with all sorts of your usernames before long.

[Via News.com]

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Wed, 08 Feb 2006 14:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Opera Mini mobile browser reviewed]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/01/25/opera-mini-mobile-browser-reviewed/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/01/25/opera-mini-mobile-browser-reviewed/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/01/25/opera-mini-mobile-browser-reviewed/#commentsFiled under: Reviews, Software, Java

While Russell Beattie's contention that just-released Opera Mini for cellphones is "the best Mobile Web Browser there is out there - native smart phone apps included" might be little over the top, there's no arguing that Opera's latest mobile browser is a treat to use and probably better than any stock browser you'll find on a regular cellphone. Russell is particularly into the anti-aliased fonts that make for a pleasant browsing experience as well as the Opera proxy server that handles the heavy duty processing and delivers an optimized version of each page. Mini's small footprint means it won't be a memory hog on your cell, and it seems to respond quickly to every command that you throw at it. Best of all, Opera Mini is free, so if you think it stinks just toss it and you're no worse for wear.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Wed, 25 Jan 2006 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[H5N1 Decon bird flu database]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/01/20/h5n1-decon-bird-flu-database/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/01/20/h5n1-decon-bird-flu-database/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/01/20/h5n1-decon-bird-flu-database/#commentsFiled under: Java

Somewhere out there, a health worker with a Java-equipped phone needs the latest info about avian flu, and needs it now. And thanks to Tea Vui Huang, he can get it. Huang's H5N1 Decon is a database of bird flu contamination info that runs on almost any Java-enabled cellphone, and includes info on decontamination procedures. We really hope we never have any reason to download it.

[Via textually.org]

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