I don’t know about you but I usually make sure I go to the bathroom before going to the cinema. That way I am not going to miss even the most boring parts of a movie. But just in case you’re used to taking bathroom breaks during movies there’s an application telling you when to do that.

With RunPee for iPhone you will know exactly when to make a run for it and pee. The application is great for getting you to the bathroom while making sure you won’t miss a thing. And the application will tell you what happens during that particular break so you’re actually not missing any action. RunPee is available now from the App Store for just $1 but I’d still go to the bathroom before a movie if I were you!

via Mashable

Tags: App Store, Apple, applications, iPhone, Mobile News, Mobile Software, RunPee, software

I don’t know if it’s the economy or the fact that Apple has some really cool products available but it looks like people are even considering robbing Apple Stores. The Apple Store Clarendon in Arlington, Virginia, was robbed and the perpetrator shot and wounded one of the employees. Nobody died but I am sure some people got scared. The victim was shot in the shoulder and it will survive as the injuries occurred are not life-threatening. The robber hasn’t been caught yet and we can only assume he will try to rob various establishments in the future. Especially since we don’t have any idea of what was stolen. Did he get the money he was looking for? Was he looking for iPhones or Macs?

via Washington Post
Photo: Tracy A Woodward/twp - Tracy Woodward/The Washington Post

Tags: Apple, Crime, iPhone, MacBook, Mobile News, Police, Portable Devices, Robbery, store

You must have heard about Michael Arrington’s CrunchPad web tablet concept by now. Well then you should also know that the device is said to arrive really soon. According to various sources the CrunchPad is expected to be available “as soon as possible” and an official release should occur sometime in July or August.

The CrunchPad will cost around $300 but will you pay that much for just a web-oriented device? That’s right, the CrunchPad will only get you Internet access! There’s no internal hard drive and there’s no Windows support. It’s not a netbook tablet but an Internet tablet that boots straight to its WebKit browser. The device will offer you a 12-inch touchscreen, Flash support, an Atom processor and support for a physical keyboard.

The CrunchPad might just be the gadget we’ve been waiting for. Unfortunately it will be quite useless when there’s no Internet support, wouldn’t you say?

via Bits

Tags: CrunchPad, internet, Laptops, Mobile News, netbook, Portable Devices, tablet

We can definitely see Sony Ericsson pairing its interesting Xperia design with an Android OS. In fact that’s a more than good idea. An Android Xperia could be the killer phone we’re expecting from Sony Ericsson.

But the Kiki concept isn’t bad either. For one thing, this phone is really green so should we expect it to be really eco-friendly too? It’s so green it doesn’t even have any keypad. So how would one be able to interact with it? Simply press your finger against that glass right? That seems pretty logical but we have no official news from Sony Ericsson regarding this phone.

And what about the screen of the Kiki? Is it projected on the glass surface? It would certainly seem so:

The display seems to be made of glass, and the screen image appears to be projected onto this glass surface. It makes it possible to create a sort of depth in the screen image, and it looks rather exciting. We’re very much looking forward to seeing more of this.

Again, there’s no official Sony Ericsson position on the Kiki just yet but our interest has certainly been piqued.

via mobil

Tags: Android, concept, Google, Kiki, Mobile News, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, xperia

While you’re still deciding if you want a new Archos 9 tablet, UK customers can already know what to expect from Archos. The manufacturer announced the pricing system for the UK. The Archos 9 will come in two versions: 80GB and 160GB. These will cost around $735 and $816, respectively, and according to the latest available rumors the tablet is coming sometime in September. That’s earlier than expected since Windows 7 is going to be officially out on October 22. And the Archos 9 is going to have Windows 7 under the hood. You do the math! And while you’re at it, figure out a way to get the money for the Archos 9 in these weird financial times.

via stuff.tv

Tags: Archos 9, microsoft, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Portable Devices, tablet, UK, Windows 7

As you are already aware, there’s a jailbreak solution for the iPhone 3GS and it hasn’t been developed by the iPhone Dev Team. And while the Dev Team is still working on its own version, the purplera1n has been updated. The jailbreak solution has now support for that upcoming Windows 7 and it will work well on 64-bit systems too. Other improvements include various kernel patches, correction of terminal errors, an enhanced payload execution and more. Winterboard support is expected in a future version. OS X compatibility is also coming in a future update so hang on to your hats if you’re not using a Windows-based computer at home. And just in case you upgraded your iPhone to OS 3.1 then you should also put your jailbreaking thoughts at ease for now.

Tags: 3gs, 64-Bit. iPhone, Apple, iphone dev team, jailbreak, Mobile News, Portable Devices, purplera1n, Windows 7

At this point we’re not sure how much merit you should put into this rumor, but take it as you will. A Danish mobile phone site, Mobil, has recently gotten their hands on what they are calling internal documents showcasing an Android powered Sony Ericcson XPERIA reportedly codenamed Rachael.

According to the documents, this phone will feature a full 1GHZ Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 8MP camera, HSPA and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Other than that, no details were spoken of. However, if this handset is truly set to hit the market sometime we can expect a statement from Sony in the coming weeks/months.

Tags: Cell Phones, codename, HSPA, Mobile News, qualcomm, rachael, rumor, SnapDragon, Sony, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, xperia

For the people who want a free way to get their hands on the latest iPhone 3G S, MobiMobul gives you that chance via their monthly give-aways. How do you get one? Well all you have to do is register as a MobiMogul subscriber via their site and be entered to win. This promotion is in preparation for the launch of the MogulSMS which is scheduled to come out on August 10.

MogulSMS is a SMS text messaging service that provides an opportunity for mobile phone users to send text messages with advertisements attached and receive compensation! MogulSMS ads effectively connect consumers with targeted discounts and value opportunities.

As a MogulSMS subscriber you are linked into the MobiMogul Advertising Network of advertisers, eager to market their products on your phone, and pay you for it.

(Source) Press

Tags: advertisements, advertisers, advertising network, Apple, Cell Phones, consumers, iPhone, iPhone, launch, Mobile News, mobile phone users, sms text, subscriber, text messages, text messaging, value opportunities

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.

(Source) Press

Tags: broadband connections, Business, Cell Phones, contract packages, contracts, distribution network, Mobile News, mobile phone, partnership, phones4u, retail presence, Vodafone, vodafone customers, vodafone uk

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.

(Source) Press

Tags: 12 months, best buy, best deals on the internet, Business, Cell Phones, cells, confusion, fish in the sea, Mobile News, mobile phone, price features, smartphone, smartphones

All Nokia N97 owners should know that Nokia has rolled out a new firmware update. Version 11.0.021 is available and you can get it over the air or through Nokia’s Software Updater. The new firmware brings on quite a few changes and fixes:

• USB detection error fix
• PC does not detect N97 or USB charging connection not detected
• Widget
• Home screen online/offline widget crash fix
• Fix for “Alphabetical and Number input are mixed in facebook until end key is pressed
• Widget UI improvement - New facebook widget fixes a problem of Home Screen background visible on soft-key area
• Browser fixes to improve widgets stability.
• MfE related fixes
• Partial fix for Messaging/calendar entry lost
• Mail for exchange calendar entry synchronization error fix
• UI transition error fixes (Portrait <-> landscape transition, there is a home screen corruption.)
• UI transition (Slowness and bad effects)
• Slow Touch UI response
• Picture of the device lock appears half of the screen when transitioning the UI sometimes
• Landscape: in some cases the soft buttons on touch (right hand) show the Home Screen in background (install maps.google.com)
• Photos thumbnail performance and stability improvements
• Device performance deteriorates when lots of content in the device - especially photos
• Partial fix no display backlight illumination when unlocking lock-key - CAP Genius reported already
• New version of Accueweather to improve the “Connection error” situation
• Device reset when browsing with high speed packet access (for Malaysia)
• “Browser soft key UI doesn’t work after putting Chinese character with qwerty keyboard”
• Java fixes (TCK, Pre-install app disappearing, *#7370#*)
• Operator fixes (CMCC, Hutchson and Telefonica, Vodafone)
• Ovi store client now embedded in the core image
What say you folks? Enough changes for you?

Tags: firmware, Mobile News, N97, Nokia, Nokia, Portable Devices, Update

Verizon will launch a new Samsung handset soon, the Glyde 2. The phone hasn’t been officially unveiled yet but someone managed to snatch a picture of the Glyde 2 with Verizon’s logo all over it. We’re looking forward for some leaked specs too as we don’t have any idea what this Glyde 2 has to offer. According to rumors we can expect the phone to have an impressive AMOLED screen, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and Samsung’s TouchWiz UI. What do you say Samsung? Verizon? Anyone willing to tell us more?

via howardforums

Tags: AMOLED, Glyde 2, Mobile News, qwerty, Samsung, Samsung, Verizon, Verizon

Google Voice is not here yet for the masses so while we’re waiting for access we might as well talk about it. It looks like a new feature is now available to anyone currently using Google Voice and I don’t mean that rumored number porting. Google Voice will let you change your number if you choose to do so.

Simply go to the Phones menu under Settings and change your number for a one-time fee of $10. The best part of it is that Google is offering you a number picker tool that will help you match words with numbers and check for their availability. The old number will be available for an extra 90 days so you’ll have plenty of time to get used to your new phone. What do you say? Ready to make a change?

via Google Voice

Tags: Google, Google, Google Voice, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Number Porting, numbers

What carrier is going to be the first one to launch a 3G femtocell in the USA? Any bets? AT&T will say that its MicroCell solution will be available to customers before the end of the year. Sprint on the other hand is saying that its model will be the first 3G femtocell in the USA.

Mathew Oommen, Sprint’s VP of device and technology development apparently promised that Sprint will in fact be the first carrier to have a 3G femtocell device:

Just like Sprint was the first with 2G, we’ll definitely be the first in the 3G space as well. We’re not talking about trials; we’re talking about full commercial service.

Said device will offer extended EV-DO Rev. A coverage for all those Sprint 3G gadgets in your home. No specific details have been revealed so far and we have no prices details just yet. We’ll be back with all the specs once Sprint makes them available.

via Unstrung

Tags: 3G, At&T, At&T, CDMA, Coverage, EV-DO Rev A, femtocell, Mobile News, Sprint, Sprint

Besides cars Land Rover is able to manufacture cell phones too. And the company seems to follow the same concepts when building phones as they do when making cars. Land Rover phones are very durable and you can expect them to withstand some harsh conditions.

The S1 is so tough that it could actually stand being run over by an actual car. The phone can resist temperatures of up to 300 degrees, it can be immersed in water or any other liquids and it will surely work nicely in colder environments.

Unfortunately this S1 phone is not a smartphone. It offers features like a 2.0 megapixel camera, a battery capable of 1,500 hours of life and a loud ringtone which you’ll never miss. The phone is currently available in the UK for £25 per month with an Orange contract or for £249.99 from Tesco.

via telegraph

Tags: durability, land rover, Mobile News, Orange, Other Brands, S1, Tesco

It seems a user by the name of vofffka got their hands on what they are calling a prototype version of an iPhone 3GS. How do they know it’s a prototype? Well, when they connect it to iTunes it says “iPhone can not be restored, because software for this iPhone is not available yet”.

Not only that but it also has E10633 engraved on the front. Before you go and place a bid, this phone doesn’t work and the eBay user has doubts it will ever work.

However, if you’re a nifty iPhone hacker maybe you can pull a few strings and get yourself a cheap iPhone 3GS?

Read (eBay)

Tags: Apple, bricked, Cell Phones, ebay, iPhone, iPhone 3GS, Mobile News, prototype

Despite being released in Canada only recently, Rogers Wireless has announced that they will be lowering the prices of both the HTC Dream and HTC Magic to $99.99.

Of course, you’ll have to opt for a 3-year contract before you get the lowered price but $99.99 for an Android phone? Count me in.

Hell, after seeing that a hacker got HTC’s Sense UI running on one of these phones makes the deal even more enticing.

Read (Rogers)

Tags: Android, Canada, Cell Phones, Google, HTC, HTC Dream, HTC Magic, Mobile News, price cut, rogers wireless, Sense UI

Apple’s been known for some crazy patents in the back but I think this one tops the cake. Their recent patent filing is for something they are calling ‘active packaging’.

Essentially, ‘active packaging’ is a retail package that charges the device inside while also transmitting data to and from it. For instance, if an iPhone had this kind of packaging the device would not only be fully charged but would have the latest firmware even if it was released after the phone was packaged.

Sure this is cool and all, but how much is it going to cost us just to get this new kind of packaging? If it costs more money, I’ll settle for the normal cardboard box.

Read (PhoneArena)

Tags: active packaging, Apple, Cell Phones, charger, data, iPhone, Mobile News, patent

Facebook has recently announced that they are gearing up to launch version 3.0 of their iPhone app. If you are waiting for Facebook push notifications a la iPhone OS 3.0, you’re going to be disappointed, because it doesn’t add it.

However, there are 15 features that have been added such as Events and the ability to create photoalbums with the full list included below:

1. The “new” News Feed
2. Like
3. Events (including the ability to RSVP)
4. Notes
5. Pages
6. Create new photo albums
7. Upload photos to any album
8. Zoom into photos
9. Easier photo tagging
10. Profile Pictures albums
11. A new home screen for easy access to all your stuff, search, and notifications
12. Add your favorite profiles and pages to the home screen
13. Better Notifications (they link to the comments so you can reply)
14. Quickly call or text people right from the Friends page
15. Messages you are typing will be restored if you quit or are interrupted by a phone call

The announcement says that the Facebook 3.0 iPhone app is about 98% done with no real release date announced. They also added that users should expect a 3.1 update before the end of this summer that will add the much sought after Push Notifications.

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Tags: 3.0, app, App Store, Apple, Cell Phones, Facebook, iPhone, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Update

Normally, an iPhone jailbreak doesn’t hit the scene until the Dev Team deems it appropriate. They even went so far as to delay the release of an iPhone 3GS jailbreak due to fear that Apple would discover and fix the hole they used. Well, it seems that an iPhone hacker by the name of GeoHot got sick of waiting for the Dev Team to release it and went ahead and released what he is calling ‘purplera1n’:

Normally I don’t make tools for the general public, and rather wait for the dev team to do it. But guys, whats up with waiting until 3.1? That isn’t how the game is played. We release, Apple fixes, we find new holes. It isn’t worth waiting because you might have the “last” hole in the iPhone. What last hole…this isn’t golf. I’ll find a new one next week.

GeoHot says that all you need to do is download the purplera1n file at www.purplera1n.com on a Windows (not 7) PC, run the file, connect your iPhone to iTunes, click “make it ra1n”, then “on bootup, run Freeze, the purplera1n installer app”.

Of course, this jailbreak is in its beta form so make sure you backup everything and do all of this at your own risk.

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Tags: Apple, Cell Phones, geohot, iPhone, iPhone 3GS, iphone dev team, jailbreak, Mobile News, Mobile Software, purplera1n