The use of VoIP devices today has been growing and the only thing left is the gadgets that can aid in making them possible. We have seen a lot of default phones that have been catered to serve people in various needs but as far as using it for business operations, the snom 870 should be something to catch the fancy of people today.

What makes it so special? Two words, “Touch Screen”. We are all being witness to a new millennium of devices making use of this new technology and surely, this has made life easier for us when it comes to interface and use. Here are some highlights:

• High Resolution Color Touch Screen Display
• Intuitive Interface with One Touch Calling
• Platform for business communications
• snom klarVOICE for Crystal Clear Voice Quality

The snom 870 VoIP conference phone, is generally available today in North America through its network of distributors and resellers and has an MSRP of US $349.

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Depending on how you intend to use it, the iPhone can be a handy recorder now, a job that is normally left to the usual mini tape recorders. But thanks to larger memory storage and innovations to the iPhone, all you need is an app to make your iPhone more than just a phone.

The app is called the HT Professional recorder. It allows iPhone owners to record conversation in a room. This could be handy if you are slow in writing or absorbing the discussion at hand. You can record and then review the discussion later on so that you can be consistent as far as creating reports or referrals. Just make sure you ask permission or do it quietly so as not to create a distraction though.

For students, it can be handy as well for lectures. With the fast pace of learning these days, the need for something reliable to aid in education can also be solicited from the HT Professional Recorder.

The app was developed by Apple Voices LLC and can be purchased from the Apple App Store for only $0.99.

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Just like in blogs, iPhone apps need to be marketed well to really gain some ground. It is not merely a matter of boasting of exquisite features that make an iPhone app stand out among the rest. Without the proper resources and support, an iPhone app will not be counted among the top apps to have if there is nothing used to promote and publicize it.

And to market an iPhone app, the best way is to solicit some advice from someone who has already been there. Charles Rose for one has tested the various techniques and shares us some of the important aspects of iPhone app marketing with his eBook titled The Secrets of iPhone App Marketing.

The purpose of the eBook is to teach App Developers the importance of a strong marketing strategy and how to create one for their application. Developers will learn the best websites for iPhone App reviews, step-by-step instructions for how to prepare and submit their app to each site, how to write an effective press release, and tips on how to keep the public’s attention.

The eBook is available for purchase at Izenedev for $49.

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Here is an app from Motolingo that should come in handy for business executives and companies that issue mobile phones for use by their employees. The new software is the Mobile Pro app, an app that runs in the background of your phone and keeps track of your phone usage. The usage tracking includes calls, emails and text messages all coming from the said phone.

Now why is this a great app for businesses? For one we all know that most companies are trying to tighten their belts and one of the main privileges that is often used by employees are company issued mobile phones. Supposedly these are for official use only but some of them get in some personal calls.

With the reports that this app can provide, businesses can easily audit, question and track which are really used in relation to their job. It is not an employee with a company-issued phone would love but during these times, professionalism just needs to be emphasized.

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Getac Inc. unveils its own version of rugged mobile computing devices as it releases the Getac 9213 rugged notebook, a laptop that is believed to withstand the various bumps, drops and mishaps that is to be encountered along the way for business and field-based individuals.

It is highlighted by a full magnesium alloy chassis and case and shock mounted HDD and LCD which should be able to deliver the needs of people tasked to carry out their duties with no worries to boot.

Features:

• Ultra-Low Voltage 45nm Intel Core 2 Duo Penryn Processor
• 13.3-inch widescreen WXGA TFT LCD monitor
• 3GB of on-board memory
• 160GB of storage (with optional 250GB capacity)
• Spill-resistant keyboard
• Touchpad and Surrounding Surface for Added Protection
• Outstanding Battery Life of up to 8 hours
• Removable Optical Drive
• Built-in TPM security module
• Fingerprint Scanner
• Shock-protected HDD
• Built-in 802.11 a/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth functions

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When Amazon.com first started selling books in the early 90s, they took the market by surprise. Now, the company is looking to do the same thing except this time with the cellphone market.

No, Amazon won’t be launching their own handset or mobile OS but instead they have launched Amazon Wireless, a one stop online retail location for all things cellphone related. Hell, they’ve even gone as far as offering free 2-day shipping on all phones.

Of course, everything that is listed on Amazon Wireless was already listed on Amazon.com so they technically haven’t really added any new products but instead made them easier to find.

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When it comes to developing iPhone app software, it is a business in itself. It is not merely a matter of creating and developing unique apps. It also needs to have a purpose, something that this new blog article can highlight.

This comes in the midst of the first year anniversary of the App Store this week, holding more than 60,000 apps which could very well end up unnoticed unless the proper schematics in the marketing aspect is done. Just like business, these apps need a marketing plan so that they can be directed to the right users and the right market.

“Fundamental marketing rules apply, such as defining your target audience and identifying how to reach them. However, this medium requires insight as to what’s technically possible within Apps, how the iPhone App Store works and how social media can be leveraged to spread the word. My hope is that the blog is a practical guide for accomplished developers and expert marketers alike.”

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Once a software becomes irritating and fails to live up to the expectations of companies, you can expect that they will be replaced soon. And that is exactly what happened to Winscribe digital dictation systems as two of the leading Scottish Law Firms have replaced them with BigHand, a leading voice productivity specialist for the global legal community.

MacRoberts is currently in the process of implementing BigHand to 300 users across Edinburgh and Glasgow, and Simpson & Marwick has already completed its implementation to 175 users across 7 offices.

The final component in our decision to switch was the lack of support we received for Winscribe; it was very awkward to get a resolution as we had no direct access to the developer. BigHand’s implementation and support have been first class. “

Users prefer the BigHand interface and we have had such positive feedback, it is really great to deliver an IT project that makes such a difference to users’ lives - it’s not often that you receive such a positive response to an IT project. The final piece of the jigsaw is that we will be deploying BigHand for BlackBerry and Windows Mobile in the next couple of months.”

Well, that is business for you. If you cannot live up to the expectations and needs of a company, you are as good as gone. And in Winscribe’s case, they seem to be sorely lacking in this area. And if they don’t shape up, they may just find themselves being dominated by BigHand as far as preference is concerned.

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To serve as their summer promotion, Ready Wireless LLC has announced a new unlimited voice plan. These are being introduced to existing subscribers which is now being offered by Susser, Inc.’s Stripes and Town and Country Stores.

The new plans are designed to help prepaid customers manage their cash flow while still gaining access to the trend toward unlimited calling.

As far as the choices on these voice plan packages, customers can choose any of the following which comes with text messaging bundles:

• $9.99 for 3 days
• $14.99 for 7 days

“Many of our customers really want to be able to buy unlimited services, but for many customers it’s difficult to commit to an entire month at any given time,” said Fred Haumesser, VP of Sales for Ready Wireless, LLC. “Our new plans allow our customers to opt in 3 or 7 days at a time. Importantly, our legacy ‘Free Nights and Weekends’ plans are still available as well, so our customers can choose the plan that’s best for them.”

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Are you planning to buy a laptop soon? Well don’t make any sudden decisions without doing your homework. It would be best to solicit some tips and reviews on the newest notebooks available in the market today and perhaps LaptopComputerGuide.org.

And the best part of it is you don’t have to read it. LaptopComputerGuide.org launched a video which explains the different types of laptops currently on the market; from small mobile netbooks to large high performance gaming laptops. Then it goes into detail about all the different factors or features any laptop buyer should consider before they make their final choice.

“Since there is such a variety of laptops in the stores, finding the perfect match to meet your specific needs can be a daunting task and does takes some consideration,” states Titus Hoskins, a former art teacher who now runs the LaptopComputerGuide website. “This short video covers many of the factors or features potential laptop buyers should examine before they make their final choice.”

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While it probably doesn’t mean the applications are going to get any breakthrough features right off the bat, Google has announced that their entire suite of Google Apps have left the beta stage. But what does this actually mean?

Well, nothing. Google explains their decision to remove the beta tage came along when they realized that some bussinesses were hesistant to make the switch due to the perceived notion that the Apps weren’t ready for “prime time”.

Furthermore, Google vows to continue to innovate and improve on their entire suite of online applications (including Gmail) despite them no longer being in beta form.

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Vodafone customers can now look forward to better service and availability with the new team up with Carphone Warehouse starting this July 7. Now they can get new pay monthly contracts and mobile broadband connections. Vodafone UK has also extended its partnership with Phones4U who will continue to sell pay as you go and contract packages to customers upgrading and joining Vodafone, for both mobile phone and mobile broadband connections.

“Carphone Warehouse has developed a formidable retail presence on the high street and we’re very pleased to offer our customers even more choice,” says Ian Shepherd, Consumer Director, Vodafone UK. “We’re also delighted with Phones4U’s performance so we’ve extended our partnership into a multi year agreement.”

From this month, a combination of over 1650 Vodafone, Carphone Warehouse and Phones4U stores will provide customers with excellent face to face help and service where and when they need it on the high street.

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One thing about buying a mobile phone, they differ in features. The more the features a phone has, the more confusing it guests. Regardless, this will not stop people from buying a mobile phone despite the complicated technology that most of them come with. In fact, a recent survey by Best Buy Mobile found that this barely matters as a large number of Americans still plan on getting a smartphone in the next 12 months.

Another factor is that of the decision to buy the right device for them. With so many phones available, driving factors such as price, features and of course handiness come into mind. It is sort of like saying that there are a lot of fish in the sea.

“Customers will find the best deals on the internet at Low Cost Cells,” said President Nate Schmidt. “We work with our carriers to offer the most reasonable prices and make the buying process easy to understand.”

So in the end, it looks like price may change all the confusion. With the hard times we are in, people will prefer the cheaper devices available in the market. But then again, there are other drivers such as perhaps features which logically justify the pricing structure of most smartphones in the market today.

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It’s no secret that the Palm Pre is a highly sought after handset, especially considering it’s running Palm’s intuitive new webOS. But one may ask themselves just how sought after is Palm’s comeback device, let’s take a look.

According to latest reports, the Palm Pre has sole over 300,000 units since earlier this month. Of course, this number is much less than those of the iPhone 3GS but considering the Pre is a first-gen device they are still reputable numbers. Furthermore, reports say that Palm is increasing production to 15,000 units a day to prepare themselves for further sales.

What do you guys think, will the Palm Pre 2 or even 3 be able to oust the iPhone? Only time will tell.

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At this point in time where recession has claimed the brunt of people finding jobs like crazy, even the big companies need a boost as far as filling the open job positions they require today. Today, most companies are hesitant on where to place their ads, costs of which is a derivative that holds them back. But now, Beyond.com offers an app which can eventually cover a wider area of potential candidates, perhaps referring to the number of people who are going gaga over iPhone use today.

Employers and recruiters not only gain increased visibility to their job postings, but they can also access valuable articles and information on recruitment advertising and other HR-related topics. Job seekers can use the app to search jobs by keyword and location, view job details, forward jobs to friends and bookmark jobs. In addition, users can browse career articles for advice and tips on a variety of topics including job searching, resume writing and interviewing.

The iPhone was indeed made for a lot of things and apparently, this new app focuses more on helping corporate and business recruiters fill up their needs. Whichever way you look at it, it is a benefit for both companies and job seekers we have today.

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After a 6-month leave, Apple main-man Steve Jobs has officially returned to work to fullfill his day-to-day duties. Just as previously reported, Mr. Jobs recieved a liver transplant when on leave and has presumably returned to good health.

Steve Dowling, an Apple spokesman, was quoted to have said that Jobs will be working at Apple’s Cupertino, California headquarters “a few days a week” with the remainder of the week being done from home.

This is great new but one question, Mr. Jobs. Have you been working on that fabled iTablet everyone was talking about last month?

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A new and improved mobile tool in the person of the SmartSearch v13.1 has been officially released, helping personnel recruiting business solutions in their needs. Further, the integration of features that include Gmail access and free mobile access for iPhones, Blackberry and similar mobile devices highlight the new version released by Advanced Personnel Systems Inc.

“SmartSearch was one of the first recruiting solutions to offer Mobile Access. As the demand for the popular add-on module increased over the last couple of years, we’ve done a number of updates including click-and-dial, quick note and email capabilities,” said LJ Morris, CTO of APS, “Now we’ve made it easier than ever for our users to tap into the system from their mobile devices, and built it right into the base system, making it available on demand for anyone that wants to take advantage of it, free of charge.”

The release of this new mobile personnel tracking and recruitment system should be a great perk for businesses in this nature. APS remains a leader in web-based technology and innovative approaches to recruitment data management. Its flagship product, SmartSearch, is currently in its thirteenth release and serves more than 6,000 users worldwide.

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And so, the Apple iPhone 3GS has finally been released. Apparently, there have been already 1 million phones sold over the weekend. But now let us backtrack a bit. What about the people with iPhone 3G who simply want a video camera for their phones? What happens to them?

Apparently, this is an issue concerning iVidCam which has failed to get by Apple for months now. Video camera options on the new iPhone is apparent but why block an app for the older models? Is this a marketing strategy to make sure that people buy the new iPhone?

Well, whatever the reason is, you can bet that Apple has a reason for it. But while they are blocking it, one voice is trying to convince Apple to this day:

“Unlike other video camera apps that are being sold to jailbroken iPhones that hacks into the iPhone’s system illegally to take video, our app, iVidCam, uses only technologies that are in numerous other apps already in the AppStore, so we are confident that Apple will allow the sale of our app,” says Susan Lee of GP Apps.

Will Apple bite? Give the new iPhone 3GS some time to settle down. Then perhaps they can review this app once again.

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Samsung first announced their upcoming touch-screen touting handset Jet last week and already have found it to be a highly anticipated phone. Apparantly, Samsung woke up this morning to find that the Jet was pre-ordered a none-too-shabby 2 million times marking the highest pre-order quota Samsung has ever come face-to-face with.

For those who don’t know, or have forgot, the Jet features a beautiful 3.1-inch AMOLED touch-screen along with an 800MHz processor and 3.6Mbps HSDPA support. Additionally it will have a 5 megapixel camera, GPS, DivX and XviD support and of course a full HTML Samsung designed web browser.

With 2 million pre-orders there has to be some one out there that is anxiously awaiting the Jet’s upcoming release date, let us know.

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LG has recently come forth and announced their latest smartphone, the GM550 (pictured above).

This phone has pretty much everything you would expect from a modern smartphone: Windows Mobile 6.1, full QWERTY keyboard, 3MP camera, 2.4-inch display, 7.2Mbps HSDPA and a 1300 mAh battery.

Unfortunately there is no word on pricing or availability but even if it hits overseas first its “global 3G” will give US users the ability to use it on virtually any carrier they choose.

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