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Guitar Hero On Tour for Nintendo DS Pre-Ordering..
This summer, rock your heart off with the popular Guitar Hero game, soon available for the Nintendo DS.
Granted, the experience of playing Guitar Hero can not compare when playing on your Wii or your PS with the fake guitar. But it must be certainly better than playing the Guitar Hero on your phone. Pre-ordering [...]
This summer, rock your heart off with the popular Guitar Hero game, soon available for the Nintendo DS.
Granted, the experience of playing Guitar Hero can not compare when playing on your Wii or your PS with the fake guitar. But it must be certainly better than playing the Guitar Hero on your phone. Pre-ordering the “Guitar Hero On Tour” is starting now at Amazon ($49.90) for June 22 delivery.
Happy Mother’s Day
Today, Mother’s Day is a day honoring mothers in the US, (Mother’s day is celebrated on various days in many places around the world). It is the day when you acknowledge your mothers contribution in your life…
“A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, [...]
Today, Mother’s Day is a day honoring mothers in the US, (Mother’s day is celebrated on various days in many places around the world). It is the day when you acknowledge your mothers contribution in your life…
“A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity. It dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path.” Agatha Christie
Happy Mother’s Day from SolSie!
New Version of VITO SMS-Chat: Threaded SMS on Windows Mobile
VITO Technology has released a new version of one of its SMS-Chat, a Windows Mobile SMS messenger that organizes your SMS correspondence into threaded SMS conversations.
The new version of SMS-Chat brings the support black/grey skin with HTC touch look.; Template to create quick answer; the ability to switch off popping up alerts; Phone number [...]
VITO Technology has released a new version of one of its SMS-Chat, a Windows Mobile SMS messenger that organizes your SMS correspondence into threaded SMS conversations.
The new version of SMS-Chat brings the support black/grey skin with HTC touch look.; Template to create quick answer; the ability to switch off popping up alerts; Phone number is clikable to dial, URL is also clickable to open the link in the Internet browser.
Other monio changes include:
- The notification window disappears when you tap the screen.
- When clicking the cross icon the notification closes and message shows as unread in chat.
- Quick scroll has appeared for long chats.
- Clicking the name in the chat opens a contact details
- It is possible to minimize the application right from the chat.
- Dates in chats are shown the same way as in the WM system
SMS-Chat is available for $14.95 at http://iwindowsmobile.com. SMS-Chat supports English, German, French, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, and Hebrew.
MWg First To Launch Windows Mobile 7 Device
Last week in the shadow of the HTC Diamond launch, MWg also launched its European debut. MWg was splitted off from O2 Asia and now on its road to conquer the European market.
Paul O’Brien from Modaco had the chance to attend the launch event and captured the roadmap on video.
As we reported earlier. [...]
Last week in the shadow of the HTC Diamond launch, MWg also launched its European debut. MWg was splitted off from O2 Asia and now on its road to conquer the European market.
Paul O’Brien from Modaco had the chance to attend the launch event and captured the roadmap on video.
As we reported earlier. You will see first the new devices: the Zinc II and Atom V. Both have some similar features such WM Professional; UMTS Tri-band, GSM Quad-band, HSDPA 3.6 Mbps; 500/520 Mhz CPU, 2.8” TFT QVGA (Touch Screen), microSD Card Slot, WiFi,BT; FM radio with RDS; 2/3MP Camera, GPS SirF Star III. Their prices are in the upper $600.
One detail ignited the fire is the Flame II, which gives some hints about its Windows Mobile 7 OS and it will be available by the end of 2008.
Watch the video courtesy of Modaco after the jump.
Nokia To Become More Internet Company
Granted Nokia has the majority of the worldwide handset market, but with the pressure of Asian manufacturers; the growing online services from Google, Microsoft, Google as well as competition from Apple iPhone, Google Android, Blackberry and MS Windows Mobile, Nokia feels the need to change its business model.
During Nokia’s annual shareholder meeting yesterday, [...]
Granted Nokia has the majority of the worldwide handset market, but with the pressure of Asian manufacturers; the growing online services from Google, Microsoft, Google as well as competition from Apple iPhone, Google Android, Blackberry and MS Windows Mobile, Nokia feels the need to change its business model.
During Nokia’s annual shareholder meeting yesterday, CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo stated “Our goal is to act less like a traditional manufacturer, and more like an internet company,” Kallasvuo told his shareholders. “Companies such as Apple, Google, and Microsoft are not our traditional competitors, but they are major forces that must be reckoned with. Make no mistake: We are taking on these challenges seriously and aggressively.”
We should expect Nokia will diversify its business more toward Web services as it already started with the Music service called “Come with Music” and the pending acquisition of the Mapping company Navteq. At the same time we don’t want Nokia to lose its focus on the handset core business.
[Source Arstechnica]
Chinese, Korean Handwriting Recognition on iPhone
The next iPhone firmware is rumored to have Chinese handwriting recognition built-in as reported by MacRumors and wretch.cc. This is a strong indicator the next Apple iPhone might officially invade Asian market first.
Users apparently can draw Chinese characters on the screen with their fingers. Suggestions for the character will appear on the right of [...]
The next iPhone firmware is rumored to have Chinese handwriting recognition built-in as reported by MacRumors and wretch.cc. This is a strong indicator the next Apple iPhone might officially invade Asian market first.
Users apparently can draw Chinese characters on the screen with their fingers. Suggestions for the character will appear on the right of the panel where users can then pick the right one.
Without further delay, Diotek, a mobile software company based in Korea, just announced the development of its DioPen, a handwriting software that will work on the iPhone when the 2.0 firmware allows 3rd party app.
DioPen works the same way as Windows Mobile handwriting recognition. The cool part is it can recognize 3 languages: Korean, Chinese, and English in either cursive or print characters. The software can be ported to other phones as well. [Via CNet]
11 More Countries Will Have Official iPhone
As of today, only US, U.K., Germany, France, Canada, and Spain can buy the iPhone officially. This will change when Vodafone starts distributing the iPhone in 10 countries including Australia, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Italy, India, Portugal, New Zealand, South Africa, and later this year in Turkey. Telecom Italia will distribute the device [...]
As of today, only US, U.K., Germany, France, Canada, and Spain can buy the iPhone officially. This will change when Vodafone starts distributing the iPhone in 10 countries including Australia, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Italy, India, Portugal, New Zealand, South Africa, and later this year in Turkey. Telecom Italia will distribute the device in Italy.
The new coverage will have additional 1.2 billions potential subscribers to Apple.
Microsoft Adds Video Download to Zune
Starting today, The software maker is releasing an update Tuesday to its Zune Marketplace that adds a video store with about 800 TV show episodes from NBC Universal, SciFi, MTV, Turner Broadcasting, etc.
The connection between Zune Marketplace and Xbox Live Marketplace, which carries larger video collection has not yet happened in this latest update.
“We [...]
Starting today, The software maker is releasing an update Tuesday to its Zune Marketplace that adds a video store with about 800 TV show episodes from NBC Universal, SciFi, MTV, Turner Broadcasting, etc.
The connection between Zune Marketplace and Xbox Live Marketplace, which carries larger video collection has not yet happened in this latest update.
“We feel it is more important and–customers tell us–to focus on short programming first,” said Julio Estrada, general manager of Microsoft’s Zune Social unit.
The spring update adds another social feature that allows users to share their “Zune Card” with friends. With that card, one Zune user can get access to another friend’s music playlist, including a list of favorite tracks selected by the user as well as an automatically generated list of songs that the friend has been listening to recently. [Via Crave]
Will Diamond Be Your Best Friend?
Today, as anticipated, HTC press announcement event took place in London. The main attraction was the HTC Diamond, a Windows Mobile 6.1 VGA phone. The pictures and specs were leaked few days ago.
Accelometer automatically rotates the screen orientation
3.5 megapixel camera with auto-focus
Dimensions: 99 x 51 x 10.7 mm (3.89″ x 2″ x .42″)
CPU: [...]
Today, as anticipated, HTC press announcement event took place in London. The main attraction was the HTC Diamond, a Windows Mobile 6.1 VGA phone. The pictures and specs were leaked few days ago.
Accelometer automatically rotates the screen orientation
- 3.5 megapixel camera with auto-focus
- Dimensions: 99 x 51 x 10.7 mm (3.89″ x 2″ x .42″)
- CPU: Qualcomm MSM7201A running at 528 MHz
- Quad-band GSM, UMTS, HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA (fast uploads over 1 Mbit/s)
- Screen 2.8 inch VGA resolution (640×480 pixels)
- Internal memory: 4 GB (TomTom map of whole EU or whole USA occupies 900 MB)
- 900 mAh battery
- FM radio
- WiFi and Bluetooth
- Stereo headset connector: proprietary combined with miniUSB (no standard 3.5mm audio out)
- USB connector: industry standard miniUSB
- GPS: built-in
Beside the hardware specs is the new notable TouchFLO 3D, which seems to be more integrated to the OS than the previous version. Opera browser is chosen while waiting the availability of a newer mobile IE from Microsoft. A stand-alone YouTube app was developed in cooperation between HTC and Google promised to deliver awesome video experience.
Regrettably, Android based phone and other HTC phones including the much anticipated HTC Raphael with sliding keyboard were not featured at the event.
The availability will be June timeframe for Asia, Europe. Other parts of the world have to wait until next year. Video after the jump! continue
Wii Fit for Mother’s Day Belated Gift
Wal-Mart is trying to persuade shoppers to order the game as “a belated perfect gift” for Mother’s Day. Nintendo highly anticipated “Wii Fit” video game will debut in the U.S. on May 19 a week later than the Mother’s day in US (May 11).
Walmart.com homepage has already features the Wii Fit — a physical [...]
Wal-Mart is trying to persuade shoppers to order the game as “a belated perfect gift” for Mother’s Day. Nintendo highly anticipated “Wii Fit” video game will debut in the U.S. on May 19 a week later than the Mother’s day in US (May 11).
Walmart.com homepage has already features the Wii Fit — a physical exercise program that uses a pressure-sensing board as a controller
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Through May 11, shoppers who “pre-order” the $89.74 game, or pay in advance to guarantee delivery when the game launches, will also get a $10 online gift card to use for a future order at Walmart.com. |
Watch the video trailer after the jump!
