Category: Gadget Shows
MWC 2008: Samsung epitomises 'entry-level' with the J700, J150 and L170 mobiles
We’re not yet done with Samsung’s plethora of entry-level handsets, as the J700, J150 and L170 will surely appeal to some people doing a Google search on these rather budget models. Oh, hai, Google searchers!
Starting at the left, the J700 slider model contains a 1.3-megapixel camera, microSD slot, FM radio, music player and…
MWC 2008 Video Preview: Google Android platform shown off at ARM's stand
As every man and his Labrador puppy is talking about the Google Android platform at this year’s Mobile World Congress, I cajoled Ashley into showing us just how spiffy it is, through the medium of interpretive dance video. He spotted it at ARM’s stand, which if you remember, is the British chip designer who promised…
MWC 2008: BlackBerry introduces new colours for their Pearl handset
BlackBerry wishes to remind everyone of their Pearl colourways whilst the Mobile World Congress is a-happening, because having a choice of pink, titanium, blue, sunset red, amethyst and black phones is just as important as Nokia’s N96. Maybe.
We’ve seen some of the colours before, but here’s…
MWC 2008: Nokia collaborates with Google to offer search engine on handsets
Announced today, Nokia is to roll out Google’s search engine across many of their handsets, predominantly yesterday’s new N96, N78, 6210 Navigator and 6220 Classic models.
The search engine will be integrated into their Nokia Search application, which already offers easy access to the web, and the ability to search content on the actual handsets.
“Adding Google to Nokia Search provides mobile users with fast, relevant and comprehensive search experience that…
MWC 2008: Toshiba's Portégé G810 smartphone announced
Spanning laptops and mobile phones, Toshiba is adding to their Portégé range with the G810 touchscreen handset. Yes, you’ve heard the model number ‘G810’ before – Samsung announced a handset by the same name today at MWC, and LG released the KG810 clamshell back in October of last year.
Running on Windows Mobile 6, it’s got HSDPA and HSUPA support, integral for the push email and web-browsing WM6 is renowned…
MWC 2008: Samsung hedges its bets with both Google Android and Linux-based LiMo handsets
Clever sods. Instead of just banking on one format, they’re hedging their bets and developing handsets for both Google’s Android and the LiMo Foundation, with some Linux-based handsets. They must’ve learnt their fence-sitting ways recently with their HD DVD/Blu-ray multi-players.
Unveiled today, the Linux-based SGH-i800 handset is powered by the LiMo mobile OS, although little more is known on it than that. As for the Android-based models…
MWC 2008 Video Preview: NTT DoCoMO fitness handset
The things Ash does for a story! In this video, he takes a look at NTT DoCoMo’s prototype fitness handset, which can measure bodily functions such as your heart rate, body fat, or act as a pedometer. But which function does he choose to test?
Erm, the halitosis measure…
MWC 2008: LG rocks on with their KF700, KF600 and KF510 handsets
LG is cranking out the touch-screens like there’s no tomorrow, with the KF700 having not one, not two, but three touch-sensitive displays.
Being touted by LG as a multimedia handset, the three touch-related input methods – the 3.0″ touch-sensitive screen, an alpha-numeric keypad and shortcut dial. HSDPA connectivity, video playback and a 3-megapixel camera are all added bonuses.
It’ll be available mid-March for the whole of Europe, with the rest of the world to follow.
Take a look under the jump for the KF510 and KF600, also from LG….
MWC 2008 Video Preview: NTT DoCoMo door-opening handset
Slightly bizarre, but that’s where NTT DoCoMo excels. This mobile works as a key for your door, opening it with RFID technology, either when within proximity or remotely…
MWC 2008 Video Preview: Nokia's N96 mobile phone
Thank goodness for video cameras! Just this morning we reported on Nokia’s N96 handset, then pitted it against the predecessor, the N95. Welcome, video footage of said model!…
