Well there appears to be a rare picture of the HTC Excalibur floating around the ‘net today. Both Smartphone Thoughts and CoolSmartPhone have posts about the device. If you are looking for HTC to release a Moto Q type device, then look no further. This is the first picture of the rumored device. Here are [...]
Archive for July, 2006
Hubdog Mobile Blogging & Windows Mobile
Hubdog is bringing blogs to Windows Mobile devices. With their Hubdog Bloggers Program, bloggers will be able to create mobile versions of their blogs for use on Windows Mobile devices. Allowing bloggers to create a link on their blog to their mobile-optimized version, Hubdog brings the ability for live updates and cached data for [...]
Google Maps goes Mobile
Looks like Google has launched a mobile version of Google Maps. Point your device to www.google.com/gmm to download the Java applet. They do note the following on the Support Devices page:
Maps does not currently work with Nextel, T-Mobile USA or BREW-enabled phones (e.g. Verizon, Alltel, U.S. Cellular), or Palm devices.
So make sure that [...]
Review - Parrot 3400 LS-GPS Car Kit
Looking for a high-end integrated bluetooth car kit? Then head on over to Phone Arena and read their in-depth review of the latest Parrot bluetooth car kit!
This car interface for your phone (and more) integrates into your existing sound system for audio output, and includes a GPS reciever among other features. Nifty [...]
Headset Specifications
I suppose I should jot down my needs for a bluetooth headset - my specifications of what I’m looking for in a new headset.
What I’m after this time around is beyond pure technology stats (that’s how I used to shop for tech), and into convienence, style, function, ease of use and appearance. So I’m pretty [...]
Shopping for a Bluetooth Headset
Well, its time for me to purchase a new bluetooth headset. I’ve had headsets in the past and the fact that I don’t have one at the moment is odd for me.
My last headset was the (infamous) Jabra BT200. At the time, I enjoyed the idea of a behind-the-ear headset, and it felt quite good [...]
WeatherBug Mobile
Ah, here is one for all you weather geeks out there. WeatherBug has a mobile client and service for BlackBerry and Windows Mobile. The WeatherBug Mobile service costs $40 a year and offers access to their satellite and forcast data. Check out their site for more information.
Via: RIMarkable
Skype Phone Converter
Now this looks like a great accessory to pack in your mobile kit - the Skype Phone Converter. Named the Uconnect 901, the USB device simply allows you to use your existing wired or wireless phones with Skype.
Personally, I’ll use either a USB headset or a Bluetooth headset with Skype - smaller and easier to [...]
Cingular’s Mobile TV…
There has been many discussions on mobile video around the blogosphere, most simply asking why anyone would want such a service. Personally, I can envision a video service on a cell phone even though I wouldn’t be using it.
Anyway, Cingular seems to have announced that it will be offering made for mobile versions of some [...]
WiFi Clamshell Phone?
How would you like to have a VoIP “flip” phone? Well according to BetaNews, D-Link is about to begin shipping its new DPH-540/541. Supporting WEP, WPA, WPA2, the new sports 3 hours of talk time and 70 hours of standby, and will retail around $250 (US).
Via: BetaNews
