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Kinoma Play powers the media experience of another Snapdragon phone

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In May, we were thrilled to share that Kinoma Play was picked to power the world’s first Snapdragon-based phone. Today we’re proud to announce that Kinoma Play powers the media experience of another of the world’s most advanced phones — the dynapocket SoftBank X02T. Check out the latest SoftBank Collection video (Kinoma Play is featured … Read more

SPB Mobile Shell Hits v3.5.1

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November 11, 2009 Spb releases a few updates to their UI. (So I’m a day late…) So what’s in it for us?? Check it out….. Fix: SPB Pocket Plus close button makes Shell unresponsive Fix: Set Ringtone doesn’t work for Contacts Fix: Added current conditions threshold for weather widget Fix: Agenda: One day is shown … Read more

Verbatim TUFF-‘N’-TINY 4GB USB Drive

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Hello All! Mobility Digest is about all things mobile, and that includes their accessories as well like portable storage. There’s one product that has become the dominant form of portable storage and that’s the USB flash drive, they’re getting bigger and bigger in capacity but yet smaller and smaller in size. They’re pretty much the perfect way to take all of your stuff with you in a tiny package that’s very portable.

So today for review I’ve got one of the smallest USB drives you can get, the Tuff-‘n’-Tiny 4gb USB drive from Verbatim. It’s not only tiny, a little over 1 inch in length but it’s also tough in that it’s resistant to dust, water and even static. Physical size and capacity don’t mean much though if it’s not a good performer so I’ve put it up against a few other 4gb flash drives I’ve got on hand for comparison, so read on to learn more about a great little USB drive…

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New Features in Windows Marketplace for Mobile

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OMG I can finally browse from my PC and they improved security!  I typically don’t cut and paste press releases (or in this case a Blog release) but here it is (except I’m going to emphasize a few points): I’m pleased to introduce a few much anticipated upgrades for Windows Marketplace for Mobile going live … Read more

Tourism Vancouver in Partnership with SatSports Ltd and HTC Unveils the First Ever Fully Integrated Tourist & Event Guide Mobile Interactive Application in Vancouver

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Mobile Application Provides Interactive Navigation, Live Streaming
Event Information, and Complete Tourist Guide

London, UK – (November 11, 2009) – SatSports Ltd., global leaders in mobile navigation for outdoor athletes, and in partnership with HTC and Tourism Vancouver, proudly announces the world’s first ever complete interactive tourist and sporting event mobile application. By providing live updated information, streaming of information, and street navigation for the world tourists descending on Vancouver next year, Tourism Vancouver, SatSports and HTC have created a revolutionary application that will change the way Visitors experience the City and events. With SMS capabilities, this innovative application also allows Tourism Vancouver to interact with visitors anywhere in the city no matter what their activity.
With the Integrated Tourism & Events Mobile App being launched 2009/ 2010 users will receive live updates via SMS from Tourism Vancouver, notifying them of events time changes, points of interest, competition updates, weather reports and news flashes. “We are excited to partner with HTC and SatSports on such a groundbreaking mobile application,” said Walt Judas of Tourism Vancouver. “With live messaging and constant updates, it’s virtually a tour guide in your pocket assisting you every step of your trip.”
As the launch of the application gets closer, new features and compatibility will be announced, including a unique method for tourists to document their Vancouver experience. The application will also provide transport planner and emergency service contacts, along with visitor centre locations for further information.

 

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Car Profile: Driving and Talking Made Safer

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Here’s a nifty little app, Car Profile,  for those who spend a lot of time in their car and have read about the dangers of driving and talking on your mobile phone. Here’s what the developer over at xda has to say about it: “I have been using the auto answer feature on my touch … Read more

Google Enables History and Friend Alerts

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Goog keeps providing more features. This time they have enabled a tracking feature (so when you go on their site you can see your location history) but better than they they have enabled notifications when your Latitude friends are nearby. Both are pretty neat. The location history lets you see where you’ve been which can … Read more

ZyXEL Announces Multi-Functional Mobile Wireless Router

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Internet-Anywhere’ & Service Provider-Independent Device is a 2010 CES Innovations Honoree

2010 International CES

ANAHEIM, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ZyXEL Communications Inc., a leading provider of secure broadband networking, Internet connectivity and routing products, today announced the MWR222 Mobile Wireless Router, a portable device that offers individuals and business travelers high-speed Internet access anywhere. The MWR222 is a 2010 CES Innovations Honoree in the Home Networking category.

The MWR222 is a rugged, pocket-sized, 11n-compatible portable Wi-Fi router that users can take with them wherever they go. It can support fixed (DSL/Cable) and mobile broadband (3G/4G) connectivity for a true, always-on, anywhere connection. The MWR222 is Ideal for travelers in hotels, airport and for in-vehicle Wi-Fi sharing. It is also great as a hotspot access for trade shows, seminars, business demos, camping and outdoor social gatherings.

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BAF MSL Grabber, version 1

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Baffles over at PPCGeeks has released a BAF MSL Grabber for CDMA HTC devices. Although I have a HTC CDMA device, I have not tested this. BAF MSL Grabber is an application to quickly and painlessly give you the MSL code for any CDMA HTC device running Windows Mobile. It sure beats having to do … Read more

Nokia N900 Shipments Have Started

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Nokia’s latest mobile computer based on open source Maemo 5 software, have now started. The Nokia N900 will be available in retail stores in November with an estimated retail price of EUR 500, excluding sales taxes and subsidies.

"The Nokia N900 has generated a lot of interest since its public launch in August, which has been reflected in the device preorders," says Jose-Luis Martinez, Vice President, Nseries, Nokia. "What’s exciting is the Maemo software, which takes its cues from the desktop computer and offers a full browsing experience like no other handset. We believe the Nokia N900 will be a very compelling device for people who are passionate about technology."

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Tyme Machines Unleashes the Force with Star Wars Sculpted USB Drives

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This is a site about all things mobile right? I don’t care if this doesn’t quite fit here, these are just frinking awesome!!!

I have to have these… I have to, yes, yes I have to.

These are the USB drive you’re looking for…

Tyme Machines, makers of licensed USB drives, is pleased to announce the release of its Series 1 sculpted 3D Star Wars character USB thumb drives.  The drives are sculpted replicas of Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Storm Trooper and Yoda.  Available for sale now on www.tymemachines.com, they range from 4GB to 16GB for $29.99 to $59.99. 

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