Rarely would you see a mobile handset that can cater to dual-boot capability but it seems that Sunno is making that believable with their new Sunno S880. A dead-ringer for the Sony Ericcson Idou, this mobile phone boasts of a 3.6” WVGA display and a built-in 8 megapixel camera.

The Sunno S880 phone also comes with WiFi and GPS as well as an 806 MHz chip. But the real highlight of this phone is the dual boot. It can flip between the Microsoft and Google OS which is obviously catchy thing about it.

The Sunno S880 will reportedly be released on October 15. Pricing was not disclosed although it looks like the Sunno S880 mobile device may not even reach the borders of North America or Europe. Apparently it seems t be made for use only in China.

(Source) Slashgear

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It seems that LG’s much sought after BL40 handset has made it’s way through the FCC reportedly for a second time.

Above is a document from the FCC of a BL40g model. While we’ve never officially heard anything about the BL40g model you can make note that the document lists the 850MHz and 1900MHz bands which means this particular device will be all ready for North American 3G.

However, we still have no word on a carrier but our best guess points to Verizon.

Read (FCC) via Engadget

Tags: 3G, BL40, Cell Phones, chocolate, fcc, LG, LG, north america, Verizon

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.

(Source) Press

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Well folks, just about an hour after the HTC Hero’s official website was discovered, HTC went ahead and officially unveiled the phone.

While there aren’t many new details other than what was stated on the website (Qualcomm 528MHz processor, 5MP camera, 3.2″ touch-screen) we do know that the white model will feature Teflon coating to keep it stain (and scratch?) free. However we failed to mention that it will feature a Flash rendering web browser, UI customization, and full integration of social networking sites like Flickr and Facebook.

Furthermore, HTC let us know that the Hero will arrive on an announced carrier in Europe next month and Asia last this summer. As for North America, HTC says it will hit later on in 2009.

We’ll continue to update this post with pictures and information as HTC unveils more.

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Tags: Cell Phones, HTC, htc hero, Mobile News, Mobile Software, north america, qualcomm, software, teflon, touch screen, Uncategorized, WiFi

If you loved Diner Dash, you are sure to love this other game from Glu Mobile. The app is Doggie Dash, where players take the roles of Walter and Scarlett who must get their pet spa up and running in DinerTown.

Players must get dirty dogs clean, trim matted cats back to fluffy perfection and put the perfect bow on prissy poodles while keeping the spa running smoothly for all their customers. The game is somewhat similar to the Dash game series.

“Our past work with Glu has resulted in exciting, enjoyable mobile versions of our hit games,” said Rich Roberts, vice president of sales and business development, PlayFirst. “Doggie Dash is one of the most popular DinerTown properties and we’re looking forward to offering our users another of their favorite PlayFirst games on-the-go.”

Features:

• Dual Mode – Both story and endless shift capabilities with 25 levels of gameplay
• Multiple Animals – Wash, trim and accessorize 10 different types of pets, each with their own characteristics and demands
• Upgrades – 64 options to improve your spa to be the most pet-pleasing and efficient in DinerTown

The game is now available at all major carriers in North America. You can check it out as well at the Glu Mobile website.

(Source) Press

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The first Nokia slider phone in North America is now available at PureMobile.com. The Nokia E75 NAM comes from the e-series line, bringing a robust number of features that include:

• Wi-Fi for mobile browsing
• Stereo Bluetooth for handsfree calling
• MicroSD slot for storage up to 16GB

The Nokia E75 NAM GSM cellular phone was designed for North American use. This means that the 3G / HSDPA network on the phone will function on most North American carriers and will allow you to surf the internet at high speed levels.

The Nokia E75 NAM is currently available a PureMobile with other headsets and accessories to be released throughout the year by Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Blackberry, LG, and Motorola.

(Source) Press

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The last we heard of Nokia’s 8MP camera touting N86 was back in February when we first got wind of it. Well, up until now there was some speculation regarding whether or not the phone would ever hit the States.

Luckily, the above image was found in the FCC’s datebase confirming that the phone is at least in its early stages of hitting North American shelves.

With so many great phones on their way out the N86’s 8MP camera, OLED display and dual-sliding action is sure to have it standing out from the rest.

Read (Engadget Mobile)

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China has been known to be a place where locals would try to develop clones of authentic peripherals which pose as an alternative for people who cannot afford the original. And as far as headcount is concerned, it is not surprising to find over a million of them in China. Add to the fact that these figures may as well be too modest!

Although it has not yet formally entered China, the number of iPhones entering the Chinese market through various channels has reached over one million. Telecommunications consulting service company Ovum recently released a report that says it has taken little more than a year for sales of the iPhone to double in the Chinese market. However, compared with the popularity in China, iPhone sales in North America were exceeded by RIM’s BlackBerry for the first time.

At the end of 2007, consulting firm In-stat pointed out that the unlocked number of iPhones in the Chinese market reached 400,000, which means that within just more than a year, iPhone sales in China had increased by 2.5 times. Ovum estimates that if China Unicom introduces iPhone officially, sales in China will rise in a straight line.

Now is that good or bad? You be the judge.

(Source) China Stakes

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It’s official, the popular VoIP software Skype has hit North American App Stores everywhere, just one day after it was released in Japan.

After playing with the interface for a while I can vouch for its useability and must say, it’s every Skype using iPhone owner’s dream come true. Although, calling over 3G is limited, the application says due to data restrictions it isn’t supported. Oh well, word has it this feature will make its way into iPhone OS 3.0 when it hits this June. Let’s keep our fingers crossed!

For those of you who don’t know what this means, Skype allows users to make calls to other Skype users using nothing more than an internet connection. No monthly charge, no pay-per-minute, no nothing. Then again, you could buy credit allows you to call normal telephone numbers, but what’s the fun in that?

Tags: App Store, Apple, Cell Phones, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mobile Software, north america, Skype, software, Uncategorized

Nokia issued a product advisory for the Nokia-branded BL-5C battery - one of the most standard batteries for its cell phones - manufactured by Matsushita Battery of Japan between December 2005 and November 2006. It seems that in rare cases, the battery may experience overheating initiated by a short circuit while charging, causing the battery to dislodge.

The advisory applies to about 46 million batteries (of the more than 300 million BL-5C batteries, including those produced by other manufacturers) manufactured by Matsushita. At this time, there have been about 100 incidents of the overheating reported globally. Thankfully for Nokia, no serious injuries or proerty damage so far. Also, the issue does not affect any other use of the mobile phone.

If you are a concerned customer that doesn’t want an overheated, dislodging battery (who isn’t?) check the battery for a 26-character ID number printed on the battery and determine if it is one among those manufactured by Matsushita between December 2005 and November 2006, and you will get a free replacement battery.

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