November 6th 2008 |
SMobile Systems Releases the First Antivirus to Protect Google Android Phones. VirusGuard for Android Keeps G1 Users Safe from Attack of Mobile Viruses. When Google  introduced the open source Android operating system last November, it wanted to bring the innovation of the Web to the mobile space. But that environment could potentially open the door for mobile viruses and malware. On that reason SMobile Systems has created the first antivirus software for the Android-powered G1
The software, called VirusGuard, will help to protect the Android powered devices from viruses, spyware, and malware.  SMobile VirusGuard for Android will allow users to scan their devices and memory cards for over 400 known instances and variants of mobile Malware. SMobile will also offer parental controls that will allow parents to closely monitor their child’s cell phone voice and messaging activities to ensure they are safe. The antivirus software can be purchased from SMobile’s Web site or at Handango for $4.99. The company said it will be in the Android Market in the first quarter of 2009 when companies will be able to charge for applications.
November 6th 2008 |
The release date of the AT&T Quickfire, AT&T’s latest messaging phone, is leaked as to be November 10th. As we have known,the new AT&T Quickfire phone is AT&T’s latest messaging phone,made by PDC.The AT&T Quickfire will be available in three colors; orange, lime, and silver,price at $99 for a two-year contract.
Other features which one can look forward to would be 3G/HSDPA connectivity, GPS navigation, a built-in music player and touch screen functionality. the AT&T Quickfire can read messages in portrait or landscape mode and also download music over the nation’s fastest 3G network with Napster Mobile and eMusic Mobile. If you’re feeling crazy enough to bypass the commitment, you can pick one up without signing your life away for $ 99. [Read More...]
November 6th 2008 |
Just a couple of days ago, Sony Ericsson released the “plus†version of the W902 handset, basically the same phone with PlayNow Plus support as an extra.  Currently the service is only available for Telenor users in Sweden. PlayNow Plus is a direct competitor of Nokia’s Comes With music service but this service has been launched a little bit later than Nokia’s service.
Actually Sony Ericsson has released W902 plus which is basically W902 with preloaded application PlayNow Plus. At this moment Sony Ericsson is planning to bring more preloaded handsets for its service and at the same time partner carriers for this service
November 4th 2008 |
Rogers Wireless  and Research In Motion (RIM) are launching the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 smartphone, the first BlackBerry phone to come in the popular flip form factor. The BlackBerry Pearl Flip will be available in a stylish black finish from Rogers Wireless starting November 4 , with the stunning pink BlackBerry Pearl Flip coming soon.
The new BlackBerry Pearl Flip provides flip phone fans with all the power of a BlackBerry smartphone in a fun and familiar design. The quad-band EDGE based BlackBerry Pearl Flip smartphone presents a sophisticated look with a sleek design and a chrome-finished frame surrounding its smooth, luminescent face. It features two high-resolution, light-sensing color displays, including an external LCD that makes it easy to preview incoming emails, text messages and phone calls without opening the handset. Moreover, you can send a message to your friends or family, make a call, browse the web, snap a picture, watch a video or listen to your favorite song. It’s all in your control with a simple flip [Read More...]
November 4th 2008 |
Electronics, appliance and communications device maker LG Electronics Inc. and software giant Microsoft Corp. have signed a preliminary agreement for a “strategic collaboration†in mobile technology. The move is seen as an attempt by Microsoft to counter the competitive threat posed by Symbian, an open operating system designed for mobile devices, and gain more market share for its Windows Mobile operating system.
The Symbian OS is currently the world’s dominant leader with nearly 60% of the market, and the operating system will soon be going open source to try and retain that market leadership. Microsoft’s mobile operating system has been in third place for the last few years with about 12% of the market, but it has struggled to significantly increase its foothold. Windows Mobile also is facing increased competition from Apple’s iPhone handsets, as well as Google’s open source Android operating system.
