The German company named Falk has released a new GPS navigation system entitled Falk F12, which you can imagine is the big brother of the F11, F10, F9, and so long…

The fresh Falk F12 boats a 4.3-inch touchscreen and its overall dimensions are 15 x 85 x 17 mm, while its weigh is set at 190 grams. It comes pre-installed with maps of Europe and besides the good 3D view it also has a “StadtAktiv” feature that has information related to rail transportations.

The Falk F12 GPS costs approximately 370 and is already available online.

Tags: f12, falk, GPS, GPS

Just like Microsoft did earlier this year, Google is also announcing that it doesn’t plan to make any phone of its own. But Microsoft was designing Project Pink phones which were canceled as soon as the whole T-Mobile Sidekick issues started. Should we assume that Google is also secretly planning Android phones?

Andy Rubin has denied such rumors and we tend to believe him for now? After all, why make an Android phone when you have so many manufacturers making Android phones for you? Instead Google should focus on the software part that brings the magic to Android phones.

via cnet

Tags: Android, Andy Rubin, Google, Google, smartphone

iPhone OS 3.1.2 has been unlocked already and you can expect to be able to unlock your iPhone on November 4. The unlock is possible thanks to Geohot, the same hacker that managed to jailbreak OS 3.1.2. Next week you should be looking for Blacksn0w which will do the trick for you. In case you use Blackra1n for jailbreaking the iPhone then you’ll be able to download the unlock solution straight from it.

Just make sure you know what you’re doing before performing any jailbreaking and/or unlocking operations. We’re certainly not recommending such activities which can lead to all sorts of troubles with your carrier, not to mention Apple, in the future.

Tags: Apple, Apple, blackra1n, blacksn0w, iPhone, jailbreak, OS 3.1.2, Portable Devices, unlock

Yinlips has presented a new PMP - Portable Media Player - for the Chinese market, which is codenamed YDP800.

The small yet powerful PMP can be considered a top-notch device thanks to the combination of all the features. In addition to the most basic format files of audio and video, the YDP800 is algo a game emulator and supports titles from NES, GBA, GB, plus others, and it even has a 12-lumen projector to watch movies.

Other features of the Yinlips YDP800 PMP include a 3.5-inch LCD, an infrared remote, and support of microSD memory cards.

Tags: MP3 Players, PMP, Portable Devices, YDP800, Yinlips

The above document has recently leaked that gives us a hint as to when we will be seeing the HTC DROID Eris appear on Verizon. In fact, it tells us that the device will hit the carrier on November 6th for $99 on a 2-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate.

This device will be running Android 1.5 (no 2.0?) with the Sense UI and feature a 3.2 inch touch screen, 528MHz processor, WiFI, 5mp camera, and ship with an 8GB microSD card.

Anyone looking to pick this device up?

via engadget

Tags: Android, Cell Phones, Eris, Google, HTC, htc droid, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Sense UI, Verizon, Verizon, WiFi

With all the craze about Rock Band and Guitar Hero, Metallica unveils its own iPhone app version with the “Tap Tap Revenge: Metallica iPhone app. The Metallica app features the same tapping that you would do with other game consoles but on a miniature note. There are 10 songs included in the app like Enter the Sandman and is actually the top paid app to date at the App Store. So if you feel the urge to strum some strings, tap away with the Tap Tap Revenge: Metallica iPhone app. The app is now available for download at the iTunes app store for $4.99.

(Source) Winnipeg Free Press

Tags: app version, Apple, game consoles, Guitar Hero, iPhone, iPhone, iTunes, metallica, Mobile Software, revenge, rock band, sandman, tap tap, tapping, urge

Comics have become the next focus of attention as far as apps for the iPhone or iPod Touch these days and it looks like a marquee comic label will be joining the ranks of Comixology, iVerse and Panelfly. Last August, the lack of known comic brands was brought up here on Mobile Whack and it looks like the developers of the app heard us.

Several new and classic comic book issues will be added to their roster which should get the fancy of people who have started using their iPhones for their comic book collection and reading needs. Prices vary among the three developers though but if you want the cheapest one, then Panelfly should be it with a $0.99 price tag although you may want to consider the comic issues before deciding to purchase the app and from whom.

(Source) Splashpage MTV

Tags: Apple, apps, Cell Phones, classic comic book, comic book collection, comic issues, developers, iPhone, iPhone, iphones, iverse, marvel comics, Mobile Software, mobile whack, MTV, price tag

Just when people were waiting for the sequels to the popular game Doom, the original app comes out of nowhere at the iTunes app store. The iPhone Doom Classic features three episodes of the original game and a special fourth episode titled “Flesh Consumed”. The Doom Classic app can be yours for $6.99 and is now available for purchase.

(Source) Recombu

Tags: Apple, classic features, flesh, game doom, iPhone, iPhone, iTunes, Mobile Software, purchase source, sequels

iLuv has released another neat iPhone dock with the release of the iMM183 Dual Dock iPod/iPhone alarm clock with weather radio. The dock can charge two iPods or iPhones and can be programmed to handle multiple alarms which play songs stored on your apple device/s. The iMM183 Dual Dock iPod/iPhone alarm clock is now available and can be purchased for $149.99.

(Source)Hot Hardware

Tags: Accessories, alarm clock, alarms, Apple, Apple, iPhone, iPhone, iphones, ipods, weather radio

There has been some buzz surrounding the HTC Hero recently namely because HTC has announced that it will be getting an Android 2.0 update at some point in the near future. Now, the device has again hit the press but this time because a GSM/HSDPA version of it will be coming to Telus.

The device features the same exact specs as the HTC Hero we’ve all come to know and love but there has been no announcements regarding a release date or price.

via bgr

Tags: Android, Cell Phones, Google, GSM, HSDPA, HTC, htc hero, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Telus

Bell has recently announced that they will be the exclusive carriers of the official handset of the 2010 Winter Olympics which is none other than the Samsung Omnia II.

The Omnia II features Windows Mobile 6.5, a 3.7-inch touchscreen, 5mp camera, WiFi, GPS and 7.2Mbps UMTS/HSPA.

Unfortunately a release date and price have yet to be announced but we’ll keep you posted.

via electronista

Tags: 5mp camera, 7.2Mbps, Bell, Cell Phones, GPS, HSPA, microsoft, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Omnia II, Samsung, umts, WiFi, Windows Mobile 6.5, winter olympics

The official numbers are in and the mobile business look to be improving. 290.5 million cell phones have been sold in Q3 which is 5.6% more than Q2 2009. Furthermore analysts predict that the final quarter of 2009 will see a year-to-year improvement. Q4 2009 mobile phone sales should amount to 300 million handset which would be 3% more than in Q4 2008.

Atop the mobile business Nokia is still the leader with 37.3% market share. Samsung follows with 20.7% while LG is far behind on third position with 10.9%. Sony Ericsson and Motorola have swapped places with Moto closing the top five at 4.7% market share. Sony Ericsson is probably going to lose fourth place soon as it only surpassed Motorola by 0.2% which translates into 0.5 million units. Do you think Verizon can sell that many Droids in the following months?

via bussineswire

Tags: Droid, LG, LG, Motorola, Motorola, Nokia, Nokia, Samsung, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson

Next Tuesday Sony Ericsson is going to launch its first Android device, the Xperia X3 aka Rachael. Although most people are busy pre-ordering the Droid from Verizon, they should really stop and see what this Rachael phone is all about. The teaser above has been officially leaked and the handset looks pretty interesting. Sure 20 seconds of video featuring a turned-off device isn’t enough for us, is it? But at least we know the Rachael looks better than expected. All we need now are some decent specs and a matching personality and we might just have a Droid competitor on our hands!

Tags: Android, Droid, Ericsson, leak, Mobile News, Motorola, Motorola, Portable Devices, rachael, Sony, Sony Ericsson, Teaser, video, x3, xperia

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CR610 is the codename of the new notebook announced today by MSI. There are a couple of options available when purchasing the CR610, such as the capacity of the two hard-drives - 250GB, or 320GB, or 500GB; and the memory RAM that can can up to 4GB.

As for the graphics card, it is an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4200, and the processor is an Athlon II. All the goodies are included, such as a multimedia card reader, a 1.3-megapixel camera, WiFi, bluetooth, and a DVD burner.

For now there is no information about the price tag or availability date for the MSI CR610, but we’ll keep you updated.

Tags: cr610, laptop, Laptops, MSI

Apparently there is a new GPS system in the market made by Magellan, it is named SE4 and has recently popped up at the BestBuy Website.

The Magellan SE4 can bo considered a low-budget GPS system, but it has the basic functions that are the most needed, such as the turn-by-turn voice directions, and being able to create a route with multiple destinations. The device has a 4,3-inch touchscreen and in terms of map data it is tied with Navteq, with maps from the US, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.

The latest Magellan GPS has a battery that can last 3 hours, and costs $120 at BestBuy.

Tags: GPS, GPS, Magellan, se4

Soeya, from China, has released the Z5 which is a MID - Mobile Internet Device. The good looking and small device sports a 5-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 800×480, and the specifications include an Intel Atom processor running at 1.2GHz, plus 1GB of RAM, and access to the internet via WiFi or 3G, thanks to China Telecom.

In addition to the previously mentioned features, the Soeya Z5 has Bluetooth 2.0 and a solid state drive of 8GB which can run Windows XP and Linux simultaneously.

The Z5 costs close to $800 and is available in China.

Tags: China, imd, soeya, Ultra Mobile PCs, z5

LG has announced a new notebook for their X-NOTE line, more exactly the R590 model.

In the inside of the LG X-NOTE R590 you can find the latest i7 processor, with the option to pick the 820QM or the 720QM. The RAM memory is set at 4GB while the graphics card is powered by an Nvidia GeForce CT 230M with 1BG of VRAM.

Other details of the R590 laptop include a 15.6-inch screen, a hard-drive of 500GB, and WiFi.

via

Tags: Laptops, LG, r590, X-Note

Can someone explain why there are so many gadgets colored in pink? Is it because women love the color pink? I guess so… So anyway, good news for lovers of pink gadgets, because Nokia has presented the Illuvial Colletion, which basically takes some Nokia models and adds a color + goodies.

The Nokia 5530, 6303, and 6700 were the chosen models for this collection, and besides getting the pink colors, they are also come with a leather case and strap. And there are even a few pink backgrounds for the cellphone included in the deal. The Illuvial Collection is already available on the UK and will become available on Europe in the following weeks.

Tags: 5530, 6303, 6700, Cell Phones, illuval, Nokia, Nokia

After waiting for 2 years I guess many people in China opted to buy an iPhone from the US or other country, but for the people that decided to wait for the official release, the day is today.

So lets recapitulate: the good news is that the iPhone was released on China today, 30 October; and the bad news it that the Chineer iPhone version doesn’t feature WiFi. How bad can it get? The prices are considerable expensive as well, prices start at $720 and go up to $1,025.

Anyhow, rumours mention a possible second batch of iPhones to be released in the future that will come with WiFi, and by that time we’ll expect the price to drop as well.

Tags: Apple, China, iPhone, WiFi