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Tranzda shows four Linux smartphones -- GSM or CDMA, your choice

by Chris Ziegler posted Jun 9th 2008 @ 2:50AM

Tranzda is starting to step up its game and really push its Newplus Linux stack in earnest, debuting four new models on its site -- plus a fifth, the T818, that it's being a little more secretive about. The TGP-369, TFX-326, TGP-802, and TFX-320 cover both the CDMA and GSM bases, and include some notable features like a fingerprint scanner on the 802, GPS, and RFID capability on certain models. In terms of appearance, all of the shown models seem to be modest upgrades from the Newplus-powered PM328 we've seen in the past, though the UI still looks like it could use a little more work.

[Via LinuxDevices]

Tranzda's PM328 smartphone does GPS on Linux

by Chris Ziegler posted Mar 18th 2007 @ 11:19AM

Linux is getting ever and ever more play in the mobile space, though the hardware frequently leaves something to be desired in the design department (we're just playin', Trolltech -- bright green phones are awesome). There's something starkly attractive about this here PM328 from China's Tranzda, a smartphone with integrated GPS navigation from u-blox. The device clocks in at a reasonably thin 16 millimeters and runs Tranzda's own "Newplus" software stack atop a Linux core. Bluetooth and USB are along for the ride, too, though the remainder of the phone's specs are a bit hazy; just as well, since we'll never have a shot of seeing this one stateside.

[Via LinuxDevices.com]