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Sprint's Palm Centro gets software update

Palm has released a software update for the Palm Centro smartphone. The update provides several enhancements to the centro. The update can be downloaded from Palm's support web site at the link below.Centro software update enhancements: Improved Gmail IMAP compatibility and an updated setup wizard with the new Gmail settings Updated compatibi...

BlackJack III available in October?

The BlackJack III could be in stores by October if you believe the latest rumor. BGR is reporting that ATT Wireless will have the Samsung BlackJack III by October.The BlackJack III will run Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional on a 528 Mhz processor. It will sport a very nice a 3 MP camera, and will include GPS, WiFi, and high speed HSDPA....

Sprint HTC Touch gets WM 6.1 update

HTC has released a Windows Mobile 6.1 ROM update for the Sprint version of the HTC Touch. The update is long overdue but better late than never. The most important reason to upgrade is to get the EVDO Rev. A functionality which provides faster downloads. Other improvements include advanced GPS functionality (including the Sprint Navigation appli...

Sony Ericsson's profits fall 97%

This news cannot be good for the smartphone market. Sony Ericsson's Q2 profits have fallen by a whopping 97%. The company knew their profits would fall in the second quarter but nobody predicted a 97% drop. The company has been placing their hopes in the upcoming Xperia X1 Windows Mobile smartphone but they'll need much more than one device to p...

BlackJack III spotted in Korea

According to Aving, Samsung Electronics unveiled its 3G HSDPA smartphone BlackJack III (model: SCH M480) in Korea. It will be available in the mid of July through SK Telecom for around 600,000 won.The BlackJack III runs Windows Mobile 6 Professional. It includes WiFi 802.11b/g and Bluetooth. It has a 2.6 inch touchscreen display with 320x320 pixel...

Samsung Omnia launching July 22

Samsung has announced the release of the Samsung Omnia in Italy on July 22. The Samsung Omnia is a Windows Mobile phone clearly designed to compete with the iPhone. The Omnia runs Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro with Samsung's new TouchWiz user interface, which is designed to make the device easier to use with a fingertip.The Omnia has a 3.2 inch WQVGA (24...

Nokia introduces Chat with location sharing

Nokia has launched an IM application that allows your friends to see where you are. Currently in beta, Nokia's Chat application integrates with your contacts and allows friends to see others locations.In addition to letting friends see your location, Chat allows you to mark certain landmarks which will automatically broadcast messages to your frie...

Palm Treo 800w Impressions

Palm has officially launched the Treo 800w on Sprint and we've got some impressions. We'll provide a full review later.Our initial impressions are that the Treo 800w is a nice upgrade to the previous Treo models but with some drawbacks. It feels small in your hand and feels much lighter to carry. The display is sharp, the processor is speedy and...

Palm Treo 800w Unboxing Gallery

The Treo 800w is finally here. Sprint released the device yesterday (odd to release it on a Sunday). Engadget has an unboxing gallery for those who want pictures of the device. Several sites are posting reviews and we'll likely do the same shortly. Overall it's a nice upgrade but not everyone will be happy. Check out the link below for the pictu...

iPhone 3G release disrupted by activation problem

Today is the big day for the iPhone 3G release but it hasn't been a smooth day. Lines have been forming at many of the Apple stores with customers anxiously waiting to get their hands on the new iPhone 3G. Some customers have been disappointed though because of problems in activating the iPhone.The activation of the new iPhone 3G, coupled with a ...

ATT Drops Palm Centro Price to $70

We told you the other day that along with the release of a new Electric Blue Centro a price cut may also follow. ATT has announced that between now and September 20 you can get a Centro for the low price of 69.99. ATT is offering instant savings and mail in rebates to get the price down. You'll also need to sign a 2 year agreement, of course.The...

Protopage Mobile goes live

Protopage is a free web start page and online notebook for your PC. Now, Protopage has gone mobile. Protopage Mobile has been specially optimized for dozens of mobile phones including the Apple iPhone, Blackberry, Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, LG, Windows Mobile 5/6, HTC and Palm.Check it out at the link below....

eWallet 6.1 Released

Ilium Software has updated their popular eWallet program with the release of version 6.1. They are calling this 6.1, even though it has quite a few big improvements. This means that older codes will still work, and that registered users of eWallet 6.0 will get the upgrade free on the same platforms as their 6.0 purchases.The new features include: ...

Palm to close MyPalm.com Portal

Palm has announced that its MyPalm online portal for Treo and Centro owners will close on September 1st, 2008. No reason for the closure was given. It is probably just a cost cutting move as Palm has not been doing well as of late, although how much would they really save by cutting this web site?If you use MyPalm.com you've got another month and ...

Blue Palm Centro and Price Cut Coming?

Palm's official Blog reports a new electric blue version of the Palm Centro will be released Friday on ATT. Isn't it interesting that Friday is the day that the much anticipated iPhone 3G will be released. It looks like Palm is trying to go head to head with Apple on this one. The blog entry also suggests there might be a price cut coming for th...