Back in June we let you know that ASUS was gearing up to debut an Android powered smart phone sometime next year. Today, ASUS executives have taken center stage at a press event that went down in Taiwan to let us know that the handset in question will in fact be revealed later this year as opposed to next year.

That’s about it, we’ll keep you posted as ASUS reveals more about this mysterious device.

via digitimes

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In what seems to be similar to the 24/7 technical support for most online websites we see today, InstantService Inc., releases the InstantMobile application, a chat and email management solution perfect for businesses who want to improve their customer service rendering. This latest software puts to good use the mobile devices as a medium for various matters, which can certainly bring down the usual telephone support costs.

The software can be customized to suit the ideal interface and usability that companies are looking for. InstantService offers chat clients for both smart phone browsers and custom-developed chat clients for specific devices.

The company has developed device native chat clients for the T-mobile G1 and Apple iPhone, and continues to develop the solution for other devices as requested.

(Source) Press

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VOXOFON releases a mobile voice over Internet application for the Palm Pre, marking the fourth app developed by the company for smartphones. The new VOXOFON app allows user to make international calls at lower rates where the mobile phone has a good signal with no monthly subscription fees needed.

Beginning at 1.3 cents per minute, with no additional fees, VOXOFON international calling services allow customers to call using their smart phone, computer, land line, or a cell phone. The VOXOFON app is expected to be at the Palm App Catalog later this year.

(Source) Press

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These aren’t the first rumors regarding Dell introducing a new portable device but they sure are the first of their kind. The latest rumor coming to us from the Wall Street Journal suggests that Dell may be working on a touch-screen MID running none other than Google’s Android.

The device is said to be only a bit larger than current generation iPod Touchs along with featuring an ARM processor.

There’s no word on availability or pricing as we don’t even know if this exists yet. We’ll be sure to keep you updated. As for a Dell smartphone? There was no mention.

Read (Engadget)

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People who need to make international calls but are wary of the costs of doing so can now use something that is less expensive. The app is the TEL3Dialer app for the iPhone, which allows any user to dial direct to the person they are calling at low rates and superior call quality.

Once a customer downloads TEL3Dialer on the App Store, users can expect a lot of savings while enjoying the flexibility and the convenience of their iPhone. With this application, they will be able to make International calls for pennies that will be debited from their prepaid TEL3 balance while using only regular domestic airtime with their existing wireless provider.

TEL3 is an International prepaid calling service that is available from any phone in the US and Canada. The Company last year introduced software for Blackberry and over 450 other smart phone models to enable its users to make direct International calls that will be charged again only with low rates of TEL3 instead of very expensive cell phone provider rates.

(Source) Press

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While many people are lining up to get the Palm Pre which will be made available to the public today, the next thing people are thinking about would be what apps to get for it when they do get their units. Apparently, new owners will be given limited options as far as third-party apps and games which should become a concern.

But while the App Catalog may be in the beta stages, there is an alternative place to get some stuff to your new Palm Pre. The site is Cellufun, one of the largest mobile virtual communities in the world where millions of people play dozens of different social games and connect with each other.

The Palm Pre’s web browser will support access to Cellufun’s games, mobile blogging applications and mobile commerce opportunities, making it one of the few non-Palm applications available to early adopters of this new smart phone.

(Source) Press

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Packed with multimedia capabilities and needs that most mobile users require today, people who have been eagerly awaiting the release of the Nokia N97 Black can now pre-order the much anticipated phone at Phones 4u. And that is not all!

Phones 4u recently announced that it was putting this latest smart phone up for grabs in a free prize draw which will be giving away the latest N-Series phone to one lucky winner. To be in with a chance of owning your very own, simply visit http://www.phones4u.co.uk/NOKIA_N97_Competition/.

The Nokia N97 Black will be available for pre-order as of this morning, free from £40 a month on selected networks and will be available at Phones 4u stores and online from 26th June 2009.

(Source) Press

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Mobiado unveils a third installment of its luxury business phones in the Pearl Smart Phone: The Grand 350 PRL. The new 350 PRL body is bodied from aircraft aluminum, and black nickel plated to produce an elegant hard surface for demanding everyday use.

The frame is inlayed with sapphire crystals and layered from behind with the mother of pearl. The infrared window is made up of a solid piece of ruby crystal. The screws are stainless steel or gun metal black stainless steel while the buttons are a dramatic combination of sapphire crystal and stainless steel. The 350PRL is available in four designer collections; black, gold, pink, and white.

Also, the phone is unlocked and boasts of a quad-band GSM/EGSM, 3.5G, HSPDA, and WLAN connectivity. Other features include:

• 3.2 megapixel camera and video camera
• Integrated GPS, 2.36″ display with up to 16 million colors
• Bluetooth and micro USB connectivity
• A Music and video player with a 2.5mm AV connector

(Source) Press

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Normally, when you have to print something from your iPhone, you have to detach the memory card or transfer the files via Bluetooth or Infrared to a PC to do so. But thanks to EuroSmartz, Ltd., you can directly print to any Epson printer using your iPhone. Print & Share app that lets users print photos, business documents, PDF files, Web pages, e-mail, and more.

“Smart phones, especially the iPhone, are increasingly being used in place of laptops,” said Steve Semos, product manager, consumer ink jets, Epson America, Inc. “As an iPhone user, I can print PDF files, business documents and brilliant photos stored on, or taken by my iPhone to my Epson Artisan 800 printer or any other Epson printer. Epson recognizes the need for mobile printing and is pleased to see that the Print & Share app makes printing available to all iPhone and iPod Touch users.”

The Epson Artisan 800 and Artisan 700 are ideal for printing photos and documents from the iPhone through a wireless network. Print & Share lets users print information from their iPhone or iPod Touch to a printer connected to a computer, via a network or through a USB connection. Smart phone printing to an Epson home or office printer is now a reality with the Print & Share app, available for $6.99 at the iTunes App Store.

(Source) Press

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For Blackberry owners who hate to see scratches and are looking for something stylish as far as mobile protector casing is concerned, check out this Blackberry backpack. The Backpack is a case which replaces the battery cover on the device.

BlackBerry Bold now has a new leather case which can protect the mobile phone from scratches. The leather case, made by Case-mate, is handcrafted with premium leather and protects mobile phones from scratches. The new RIM BlackBerry mobile case slips on the smart phone device by replacing the battery cover.

The cases are inexpensive and have a price range of $14 to $70 depending on the mobile phone. The new BlackBerry Bold Backpack is only $19.99 and offers premium Italian leather wrapped around a custom molded shell. The smart phone cases are available for the Apple Inc iPhone, Samsung, Motorola, Nokia, Palm Treo, and HTC Google G1 mobile phones.

(Source) NewsOxy

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The HP iPAQ has been completely redesigned to produce a stylish mobile phone that is bound to get a lot of attention. The HP iPAQ Voice Messenger certainly looks the part.

It looks similar in stature to the RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 smart phone. Build quality feels solid, though the rear casing does squeak slightly when pressed and the glossy chrome finish on the rear is a fingerprint magnet.

The iPAQ Voice Messenger smartphone includes all the programs and features of Windows Mobile 6.1, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word Mobile applications, Windows Media Player, Google Maps and a range of PIM functions. It’s easy to configure for use with Microsoft Exchange, and you can also use standard POP3 and IMAP e-mail accounts, including Gmail and Yahoo! Mail. A suite of Windows Live applications includes Windows Live Messenger and Hotmail.

HP’s iPAQ Voice Messenger smartphone wins points for its looks, but not all of the design changes are welcomed. The optical controller is mediocre and the keypad is flat, making an otherwise competent handset frustrating to use.

(Source) PC World

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Make room for one more player in the mobile market. The new player is Intel which promises to unveil a new class of “Mobile Internet Services”. The chips are going to be based on a Linux software called “Moblin 2″ which will be in developers’ hands by March.

The move is seen as something risky for Intel and while many know how Intel takes pride in its business, it has to be better than the Iphone, Palm and the Google phones.

It is possible that Intel is planning to release a cut price smart phone which will knock the wind out of more expensive models which are only cheap due to supply deals.

(Source) IT Examiner.com

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