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Windows Phone 7 Series
Though I liked the Zune UI a lot I wonder if masses are willing to learn the complex and maybe not very intuitive Windows Phone 7 Series UI. And, concluding from the videos - a lot seems to be still a mock-up and would need further refinements. But anyhow, it’s always a good choice to cut with that 2002 PocketPC crap.
Nexus One Update
In preparation of the next iPhone?
Google Goggles: this mobile application will now be available directly on your device by launching it from your All Apps menu. Just use your Nexus One camera to start searching the web
Google Maps: the Maps application with be updated to a new version, Google Maps 3.4, which will include:
- Starred items synchronized with maps.google.com - access your favorite places from your phone or computer
- Search suggestions from your personal maps.google.com history - makes it easy to search for places you’ve searched for before
- Night mode in Google Maps Navigation - automatically changes your screen at night for easier viewing and driving
Pinch-to-zoom functionality: devices will now include a new pinch-to-zoom mechanism in the phone’s Browser, Gallery and Maps applications
3G connectivity: we will provide a general fix to help improve 3G connectivity on some Nexus One phones
Nexus One - second to none. Not.
Das Nexus One und ich, wir waren eins. Für eine ganze Woche. Mein bis dahin geliebtes iPhone 3 GS musste so lange ausziehen. Und wie versprochen, habe ich es gemieden, soweit es mir beruflich möglich war. Zwar hatte ich versprochen täglich meinen Leidensweg zu schildern. Am Ende war es aber doch nicht so schlimm und wirklich aufregende, mitteilungswürdige Dinge haben sich selten ergeben. Aber jetzt ist die Flitterwoche vorbei - Zeit für ein erstes Fazit.
My other postings are here:
- Nexus One - Making Peace
- Nexus One Factory Data Reset
- Furnishing the Nexus One house
- Hello, I am a Nexus One
Enjoy!
Nexus One
Apparently the rumors were right and the diggin of Techcrunch forced Google to this statement.
We recently came up with the concept of a mobile lab, which is a device that combines innovative hardware from a partner with software that runs on Android to experiment with new mobile features and capabilities, and we shared this device with Google employees across the globe.
Remains the question why? I think that Google concluded from all the Android diversifications that they need to provide a reference platform by themselves. Maybe having in mind, that users would force other Android manufacturers to follow their reference design, because nobody could keep up with Google’s pace. If you want the latest Android phone — you need the Google Phone.
- Update 5: The launch event
- Update 4: The TMO confirmation
- Update 3: The FCC accessories approval
- Update 2: The leaked specs
- Update 1: The interface walkthrough
The Missing Sync for Android
The proper tool for cloud naysayers with Outlook, an Android phone and $39.95.
Version 1.0 includes syncing of
- Contacts
- Music
- Photos
- Video and Home Movies
- Docs and Files
- Ringtones
- Podcasts
Future features that are planned:
- Calendars Sync
- Tasks Sync
- Notes Sync
- Bookmarks Sync
- Proximity Sync
- Text Messages Sync
- Call History Sync
Motorola Milestone aka Droid bei O2 Deutschland
O2 Deutschland etabliert sich wiederholt als ‘Alle-guten-Smartphones-außer-dem-iPhone’-Abgreifer und bringt das weltweit erste Android 2.0 Smartphone von Motorola als Milestone (in den USA Droid) für EUR 481,00. Wahlweise zahlbar sofort oder zu 24 Raten à EUR 20,00 plus einem Euro Anzahlung.
- Erstes Android 2.0 (Éclair) Gerät
- 3.7” High Resolution Display mit 480 x 854 Pixel Auflösung (WVGA) und 16cm Diagonale
- Vorinstallierte Google Applikationen
- Flash Support im Webkit Browser
- HSDPA, WiFi, aGPS, USB 2.0, Bluetooth 2.0
- 8GB MicroSD Karte mit vorinstalliertem Kartenmaterial für Westeuropa im Lieferumfang enthalten
- CrystalTalk™ mit Dual Microphone Technologie
BlackBerry Desktop Software for Mac
Available today and another indicator that RIM is taking Mac users more and more serious. No wonder since they are mainly prosumers and a target group shifting heavily towards the iPhone.
Available features:
- iTunes synchronization via BlackBerry Media Sync
- Native contacts, calendar, tasks and notes sync
- Backup and restore your BlackBerry
- Add, update and remove apps
- Mac OS X 10.5 and later
Nokia E72
Keeping the smudge off your display while you are making five megapixel photos of your lunch snack.
The all new Nokia E72 boasts a host of new features including optical scrolling and a five-megapixel camera. […] and heavy data users will love the support for up to 10.2Mbps connections over HSDPA. The audio jack has also had the upgrade treatment with 3.5mm jack now appearing on the top of the device.
Further improvements are coming from consumer devices, like messaging applications, a digital compass, a torch and so one.
Palm Pre goes on sale nationwide, line forms on the right
Palm Headquarters, we’ve got lines. Can you understand us? We’ve got confirmed line sightings!
After Sprint’s invite only pre-Pre launch event last night, we still saw plenty of folks lined up outside Sprint’s “flagship” New York store in the Flatiron Building before the doors opened. Apparently people started queuing around 5:00AM, with Chris Lee and Randy Williams the first through the door — replacing a Treo Pro and a HTC Mogul, respectively.
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