The Nokia X3, a mobile phone many of us may recall that launched in September has gained the nod of the FCC. This phone is not 3G capable but comes armed with an array of features such as a 3.2 megapixel camera, FM radio, stereo speakers, micro SD expansion ports and dedicated music keys. Though there is no word on who among AT&T and T-Mobile will be carrying it, The Nokia X3 will retail for about $169.

(Source) Mobile Crunch

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Personalization for mobile phones has become a common need but the problem is not all phones may have that privilege. And while we have heard personalized MailTones for the iPhone some days ago, the Blackberry smartphones now have a version of its own. This was made possible by Electric Pocket, providing an array of tones which should help Blackberry phone owners assign preferred tones for people located in their address book who send them emails.

MailTones is compatible for the BlackBerry Storm, Tour, Curve, Bold and Pearl, and is now available at MailTones.com and all MobiHand-powered stores for $2.99.

(Source) Press

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Dropping by the iTunes store will reveal a wide array of apps you can use for any purpose. As far as an app made for grocery and shopping, there is one that has become the “APPLE” of the eye of iTunes users in Flixoft’s Grocery Gadget Shopping List. And because of that, Apple has given recognition to this grocery gadget app, a favorite app even by Apple’s staff members.

And Flixoft can only strive to get better. In fact, they are planning to update the app with a scheduled release in the Grocery Gadget 2.1 by October. Updated version features include improved syncing capabilities, intelligent store and item coupons, units of measure, aisle creation per list and store, as well as an overall enhanced user interface.

Flixoft’s Grocery Gadget List App can be downloaded at the iTunes store for $4.99.

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As the laws barring drivers from using their handsets continue to be cracked down, here is another solution that should aid people who just cannot keep their hands off their mobile phones. The new solution is the BlueAnt Q1 Voice Controlled headset. The headset will be sold in various Canadian retailers and comes with an array of features that should be good enough to accommodate your mobile phone needs.

BlueAnt Q1 headset features include:

• Voice Control
• True Multi-point
• Noise Reduction
• New Level of Comfort and Style

The BlueAnt Q1 Voice Controlled Headset is now available and will retail for C$149.99.

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Any mobile device is susceptible to any potential slowdown which could be attributed to a lot of different factors. The only problem is identifying the cause unless you can get your hands on a reliable software that can aid you in diagnosing the problem. And known that not all smartphone users are techie enough to figure out why their device would operate at a snail’s pace, here is one software made for Blackberry smartphone owners which should speed up their devices.

The MemoryBooster 3.0 has been rated by Fortune Magazine as one of the top apps for Blackberry Wireless handsets and aims to recover wasted memory which should be something common in today’s array of mobile devices. MemoryBooster can recover up to 15MB of memory per boost. So you can imagine the degree of aid that it can provide if this app is done regularly.

The MemoryBooster 3.0 is now available at the BlackBerry App World for download.

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A few days back, speculations were rising that Google would be releasing the Android v1.6. Well now it is all official! Google officially launched the Android v1.6 (also known as the “Donut”), armed with a wide array of features that should make Android developers all jumpy and curious. Among the new features of the Donut include CDMA support and better resolution which bump screens all the way up to 800×480 thus providing support for better images for higher end-screens.

Other enhancements include a new “Quick Search” box and a battery usage system. These and a whole lot more of enticing features are what the new Android promises to provide developers. Google expects first sanctioned appearances on devices to start popping out by October.

(Source) Mobile Crunch

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RF Micro Devices just pushed Samsung further ahead as it has announced the its support for ramping up the Samsung’s Tocco Ultra Edition and GT-S8000 “Jet” 3G handsets with 3G cellular front-ends. These two new power amplifiers are expected to provide better power consumption and battery life as well as rich multimedia experience for smartphone users.

Both Samsung handsets, the Samsung’s Tocco Ultra Edition handset and the Samsung’s GT-S8000 Jet handset need all the power support they can get owing to their vast array of features. Among the highlighted features include an AMOLED display, GPS, media players, and built-in cameras.

With all those features stored in these Samsung handets, you know that battery consumption will be at an all-time high. However, that was before RFMD came out with their own resolution through these amplifiers, the RF3267 and RF6266.

RFMD’s RF6266 WCDMA/HSDPA PA operates in either Band 5 (824 to 849 MHz) or Band 8 (880 to 915 MHz) and delivers a similar feature set to the RF3267, with the same ultra-compact 3×3x0.9 mm package.

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Verbatim has been known to provide us with an array of storage solutions. But now, it offers a new kind of storage in the form of flash drives. The new flash drives from Verbatim are the TUFF-CLIP USB drives which come in two storage capacities.

The 4GB TUFF-CLIP USB drives come in Turquoise while the 8GB TUFF-CLIP USB drives are in black. Both USB drives feature an ultra-rugged plastic enclosure with a retractable slider which protects the USB connector.

The drives come pre-loaded with password security software for Windows systems to protect sensitive data in a user-defined private zone. The 4GB USB drive is priced at US$29.99 while the 8GB USB drive costs US$49.99. Both are now available at Verbatim retailers and channels.

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INQ brings two new and easy to use 3G mobiles, equipped with Twitter and Sync capabilities. But that is not all. These new phones from INQ present a wider array of features that should capture the fancy of mobile phone users, particularly the ones who are into social media and some other features that cover videos and photos.

There are 2 phones up for consideration. The first is the INQ Chat 3G, INQ’s first qwerty-style phone and the INQ Mini 3G. Twitter is perhaps the highlight of both new phones, since INQ has worked closely with Twitter developers to come come up with the Twitter apps for both the phones.

Also, these price-sensitive phones boast of a plug and play HSDPA modems enabling high-speed wireless broadband on PCs and Macs. The INQ Chat 3G and INQ Mini 3G applications can be updated over the air, a feature essential to keep pace with how online applications change and consumer usage evolves.

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Sena Cases unveils a new array of iPhone casings through its Sarach Designer Series Collection made especially for the iPhone 3G and 3G S. Catering to the wants of most iPhone owners to provide style, flair and protective shells, the new collection showcases a hand-sewn, two-tone saddle-stitched design offering a unique, stylish accessory for the Apple iPhone.

The Sarach cases are comprised of Sena’s classic, smooth leather. They are individually handcrafted from the finest Italian leather with Sena’s well-known quality and strong attention to detail. The new cases offer an ultra-slim design with quality and elegance of Sena’s signature styles such as the Leather-Skin and Flip Style case. The Sarach Designer Cases are also offered in a variety of leather and thread color combinations.

Choose from any of these designs:

• iPhone 3G/ 3G S Sarach Flip Case
• iPhone 3G / 3G S Sarach LeatherSkin Case

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Nokia presents a new feature-packed mobile phone as it has officially launched the Nokia 6730 Classic phone. The new phone will start shipping by June via the Vodafone network. This new power-packed phone comes with a wide array of features that include:

1. Mobile Internet
2. Vodafone Music Client
3. Personal and business email access and mobile navigation.

The Nokia 6730 classic also comes equipped with the S60 software, allowing owners to download additional application over the web depending on their choice.

“‘Feature packed’ describes Nokia 6730 classic really well. With its iconic design - available in sleek black or white - the device is a perfect upgrade for Nokia 6500c or 6300 users or anyone seeking an elegant device, optimized for mobile internet and navigation. What’s more, this mobile comes with industry-leading power-saving features and accessories” says Gustavo Eichelmann, Head of Vodafone Global Account Team, Nokia.

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Forget about the usual speakers where you can dock your iPod. Here is something new thanks to Digital Cowboy of Japan. The Movie Cowboy HDD-based media streamer which is iPod friendly that decided to enlist the help of star power from DC Comics.

Unfortunately, the external DC logo is as far as it goes with this piece of technology concerning the comic company’s involvement in the partnership, so you can forget about seeing a pre-loaded version of the Watchmen on the DC-MC35ULI.

There is enough space inside for a 3.5″ hard drive for expansion purposes, while other connectivity options include Ethernet jack, USB 2.0 sockets, coaxial/optical digital audio outputs, HDMI, a number of composite hookups, iPod streaming and charging capabilities and compatibility iwth an array of file formats.

(Source) Ubergizmo

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