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WM6 for Atom Life available on Thurs, says O2
John Chan | May 22, 2007
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23 May 2007--As of today, the WM6 English ROM for the Atom Life is already available on the O2 site. Registered users can log in with their accounts and proceed to download the update.
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According to O2, Atom Life users will soon be able to get their hands on the long-awaited Windows Mobile 6 Professional upgrade on Thursday. The company told CNET Asia that this will be available on the O2 site for download, or users can make a trip to the O2 service centers if they'd rather not do it themselves.
Though the upgrade was already tested and scheduled for a launch last week, O2 revealed that the update to WM6 was "pending final approval to ensure that its rigorous standards were met before being released".
The enhancements available in the Atom Life like SMS Plus and Phone Plus will continue to work after the upgrade. Users should also be aware that all data in the device will be erased, so make sure it is backed up before attempting the update. As with any software upgrade, this one should be done with utmost care. CNET Asia will not be held responsible for any damage or loss of data as a result of the process.
WM6 is the latest version of Microsoft's OS for mobile devices. Improvements from the earlier WM5 include the ability to view and compose emails in HTML format and the option to make use of the Windows Live set of services on the handheld. Click here to read a full review of WM6.
Apple iPhone gets official thumbs up
Jo Best | May 21, 2007
Apple's long-awaited iPhone has been given the go-ahead by the US government in time for its rumored June launch.
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has given Apple the thumbs-up and the device is now set for launch. While Apple has kept the exact launch date of its first mobile close to its chest, it's widely believed to be some time in late June.
The FCC typically tests new devices to the market for various factors including SAR (specific absorption rate)--how much radiation is absorbed into the owner's head--when the device is in use.
The FCC approval documents don't, however, give away more details of the closely guarded iPhone: Apple has requested that details including pictures of the handheld device and its user guide remain under wraps for 45 days.
When the device does go on sale, it will be licensed exclusively to US operator Cingular at two prices, US$499 for a 4GB device and US$599 for its 8GB equivalent, although it's not known whether Cingular intends to subsidize the device.
Apple has given the official launch date for the UK as late 2007 but has yet to reveal which mobile operator will be its partner in this country.
Jo Best of Silicon.com reported from London.
LG Prada Phone: Unboxed, not stripped
Damian Koh | May 16, 2007
We've hounded LG Singapore for the longest time about the availability of the Prada Phone. Now it's here, we're presenting shots of the fashion phone being unboxed.
At a recent launch for its Shine handsets, LG Singapore told CNET Asia that there will be only 1,000 Prada units available in the island-state. Each of these is expected to cost S$1,288 (US$923.63). For now, here's a glimpse of what you can expect from the LG-Prada collaboration.
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E-Ten leads the pack for WM6 updates
John Chan | May 14, 2007
Users of the E-Ten X500 and M700 handhelds rejoice--the Windows Mobile 6 (WM6) upgrade for these two devices is available.
Soon after the Taiwanese company announced its plans to provide WM6 free for current users, the upgrade is now available on the glofiish Web site. It requires registered users to obtain an "Action Key" via email, which users can request through E-Ten's support page. From there, the update can be downloaded by inputting the provided access code and the device's IMEI number.
This makes E-Ten the first company to roll out its WM6 update. O2 could have been the first but a delay in its approval process with Microsoft has postponed its upgrade for the Atom Life.
Teaser alert: Nokia N81 and N82 pictures surface
Bonnie Cha | May 14, 2007
Just when you got your hands on the Nokia N95 and the Nokia N75, it seems like there's something cooler on the horizon (as usual).
Images and specs have surfaced on two new Nokia N series phones: The Nokia N81 and the Nokia N82. The N81 looks to be a sleek quad-band (EDGE; 2100MHz HSDPA-lovin') slider phone with 8GB internal memory, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0. It's said to be replacing the music-centric Nokia N91 and comes equipped with a 3.5mm headphone jack.
On the other hand, the Nokia N82 seems to be going the camera route with a 5-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and a Xenon flash. It's also a GSM smart phone (candybar style) and has built-in GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0, an FM tuner, and a microSD expansion slot. No details on pricing or US availability, but they're rumored to come out in Q4.
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Source: Ring Nokia via Engadget Mobile (picture credit)
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