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Sony Ericsson Aino Smartphone
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Video Games, Wireless / WiFi,
Sony Ericsson has a nifty new prototype named the Aino, named after a Finnish mythology creature. The smartphone features an 8 megapixel camera, syncs to your PC via 3G or WiFi and (here’s where the nifty part comes in) connects to your PS3, no matter where you are. This version will only show you what content is on it but hey, it’s a start. The Aino comes with a Bluetooth headset, headphones that light up and a wireless dock.
Read More 
| Crave
Gallery: Sony Ericsson Aino Smartphone
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Video: Zune HD interface, hands-on
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Handhelds, Microsoft, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Videos,
Our friends over at Giz got a nice hands-on look at the Zune HD (which we happen to be giving away in our Zune HD contest), and have even got a quick interface tour on video. It’s only about a minute-and-a-half long, so don’t expect it to go too in-depth or anything, but it certainly shows how fast and responsive the Zune HD interface is, in comparison to that of the iPhone or iPod touch. Seriously, check out how fast the images respond to the accelerometer. We can’t wait for this thing to launch.
Read More | Gizmodo
Gallery: Video: Zune HD interface, hands-on
AT&T To Upgrade to HSPA 7.2 Soon
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, GPS, Handhelds, Internet, PC / Laptop,
AT&T has announced that they are upgrading their HSPA 7.2Mbps speed to their wireless network later this year, making it compatible with new smartphones and laptop express cards that will also be released around the same time. The company says that the upgrade will allow the faster access before the LTE networks merge in 2011 or 2012. They will be adopting LTE as part of the Generation Partnership Project, a collaboration of equipment makers and carriers along with Verizon Wireless and many global GSM carriers.
Read More | Phone Scoop
Gallery: AT&T To Upgrade to HSPA 7.2 Soon
Tokyo Students Get Free iPhones For Attendance Purposes
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, GPS, Handhelds,
While keeping a cell phone on campus may be good for security reasons in the States, Japan has an entirely different idea. Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo has been handing out free iPhones to their staff and students at the School of Social Informatics. They are doing so to keep track of them by GPS to find out if they are cutting class. The instructors will also use them for homework and testing.
Read More | Tokyo Mango
Gallery: Tokyo Students Get Free iPhones For Attendance Purposes
Black Zune HD spotted
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Handhelds, Microsoft, Portable Audio / Video,
The Zune is available in multiple colors already, so it should be no surprise that the Zune HD will follow suit. In our post yesterday where we shared the Zune HD announcement, you got a look at what appears to be a platinum Zune HD. Here in this post? The black Zune HD. Here’s hoping they keep the blue and red versions around as well…but in all honesty, we just want this thing to launch already.
Gallery: Black Zune HD spotted
eSoles Transmit Workout Data Via Phone
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Science, Transportation, Wireless / WiFi,
If you really want to know what’s going on with your body during that jog or other rigorous activity, eSoles will let your phone know cadence, power output, balance, speed and distance. The custom foot beds transmit the data from 11 pressure sensors via Bluetooth and are based on the company’s Imaging Kiosk System. A prototype has already been tested and Windows Mobile phones will be the first to try it out. Apps for iPhone and BlackBerry will be available later. Prices run from $49.00 for a basic version up to a deluxe model for $499.00.
Read More | eSoles via Newlaunches
Gallery: eSoles Transmit Workout Data Via Phone
Palm Pre launches on June 6th for $199
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Smartphones, Corporate News, Handhelds,
It is officially official: The Palm Pre is launching on June 6th at $199.99 after $100 mail-in rebate and 2-year contract. The Sprint exclusive Pre will be available across the United Stats (yes, US-only for now) in Sprint stores, Best Buy, Radio Shack, and certain Wal-Mart locations. As far as plans are concerned, you can get the Palm Pre with Sprint’s Everything Data plan, or the Business Essentials with Messaging and Data plan. Of course, the Touchstone charging accessory will also be available for $69.99, which includes the $49.99 Touchstone dock and the $19.99 back cover for the Pre that’s required.
So there you have it, you’ll be able to get your Pre on in 20 days.
Read More | Sprint
Gallery: Palm Pre launches on June 6th for $199
If you have yet to purchase an iPhone 3G, you now have another way of buying it, as Apple is now offering direct online purchase of the phone. Something that hasn’t been seen since the original iPhone, online purchasing is back in effect on the Apple website. AT&T has actually been selling the iPhone 3G on their site for about five months now. If you are a new subscriber, you activate service online and the phone is sent to you. Current AT&T customer will have to go and pick up the iPhone 3G at an Apple Store.
This is obviously just another way that Apple is trying to clear out all that iPhone 3G inventory in preparation of the next model.
Read More | iPhone
Gallery: Apple selling iPhone 3G online
AT&T Pantech Matrix Pro Giveaway
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Announcements, Smartphones, Features, Handhelds, Hot Deals,
We are giving away a Pantech Matrix Pro, along with a $100 AT&T gift card that you can use to set up service, play your current AT&T bill, or apply towards the purchase of anything at an AT&T Store. This contest is courtesy of AT&T, so big ups to them. If you want a closer look at the phone, take a look at our Pantech Matrix Pro gallery.
Here’s how to enter to win:
- If you don’t have one already, sign up for a Gear Live account
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- Add the Gear Live Twitter account to your follow list
- On Twitter, post a tweet about our contest and link to this page. In the tweet, include the phrase “@gearlive” so we can easily find it.
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“@gearlive I just entered to win the Pantech Matrix Pro and $100 AT&T gift card! http://bit.ly/O04Rl/” (Click here to tweet this now)
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The contest starts today, and is open to US residents only. May 11th. You have until 11:59 PM PST on May 15th to enter your comments here on this post. We will then announce our winner, chosen randomly out of all valid entrants and bonus points, on May 18th.
Gallery: AT&T Pantech Matrix Pro Giveaway
Nokia Ovi App Store to Open Soon
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Corporate News, GPS, Handhelds,
Nokia’s Ovi (Finnish for “door”) App Store will soon be open. Niklas Savander, the company’s EVP of services, claims that it will have a catalog with 20,000 items. The site can be accessed either in a preloaded N97 or downloaded onto Nokia products. Short videos, “mobisodes,” and other media and entertainment files can be found in several languages. A custom-built recommendation engine and GPS app will also be available.
Read More | Forbes
