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Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte aims for premium
Damian Koh | Aug 20, 2008
Another day, another Nokia. This time it's the premium 8800 Carbon Arte. Like its predecessors in the 8800 series, this Arte doesn't skimp on build quality with carbon fiber, titanium, polished glass and stainless steel contributing to the 1,100 euro price tag before subsidies and taxes.
For that amount, you are also getting 4GB of onboard memory (up from 1GB on the Sapphire Arte), 3G, 3.2-megapixel autofocus camera, OLED display, built-in acceleromter and a Bluetooth headset with touch-sensitive volume control.
Expect to pay through your nose when the device starts shipping in Asia this quarter.
New ringtone refrain: "Condom, condom!"
Leslie Katz | Aug 20, 2008
Turn up the volume: it's the condom ringtone.
(Credit: BBC World Service Trust)
The ringtone marks the latest phase in the mass-media campaign, which has placed ads on television, radio, and film, and in print and outdoor media. Ultimately, the HIV-prevention messages are expected to reach an estimated 52 million men.
According to international charity BBC World Service Trust, which is producing the ads, the idea behind the condom ringtone is "jo samjha wohi sikander" ("the one who understands is a winner"). To wit: An ad promoting the new ringtone depicts a wedding, where a mobile ringtone buzzes with a loud "condom! condom!" Embarrassing for the man holding the phone? Not even. The reaction of those around the red-faced guy is to see him as smart and responsible.
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Don't discount the Dream just yet
Kent German | Aug 20, 2008
It's been only a day since the HTC Dream, a.k.a. the first Google Android phone, won approval by the Federal Communications Commission. That's why I think it's a little early to start naming reasons why the iPhone is better.
Sure, comparisons between the two devices are obvious, but I'd prefer to wait until I have the Dream in my hands to make my own. Despite the iPhone's success and popularity, it's both possible and acceptable for another cell phone to compete against it.
Here are a few reasons why I'm excited for both the HTC Dream and Google Android. As CNET colleague Nicole Lee said Monday, actual details remain sketchy, but we still can, ahem, dream.
- The Dream promises an open platform with Android.
- Android won't be limited to one manufacturer or (hopefully) just one carrier.
- Android will operate on multiple devices that will offer varying designs and features.
- You can bet that the Dream will have basic cell phone features like multimedia messaging, voice dialing, and video recording, all of which are lacking on the iPhone.
- Google applications galore.
Via Crave CNET
iPhone OS 2.0.2 fails to fix 3G reception issues, apps problems
Ben Wilson | Aug 20, 2008
A Swedish researcher said he thinks he's discovered why the iPhone 3G has a hard time connecting to 3G networks.
Unfortunately, a resolution to widespread, frustrating 3G reception issues is not among those fixes. In fact, some users have reported that the update manifests poorer 3G reception than 2.0.1, with devices now giving a "No Service" message in previously 3G-accessible locations.
"I use to get one to three bars of 3G service in my house and now I can't make a call," wrote an Apple poster. "I have to switch off the 3G to get any bars. Things are going the wrong way!"
Even worse, many users are experiencing incompatibility with previously operational third-party applications. "Yes, I have about 15 apps loaded and now only eight to ten work with the new 2.0.2 software," said a user. Some are reporting even worse predicaments. "All my downloaded applications crash within 5 seconds of being opened," said another person. "Restarting the phone and reapplying update has done nothing to fix it."
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Palm leaks Treo Pro photos and videos
Tom Krazit | Aug 20, 2008
Palm's Treo Pro isn't quite official yet, but after two leaks, there's a lot of information out there already.
(Credit: Slashgear)
Palm jumped the gun on the introduction of the Treo Pro on Tuesday, briefly posting a few pictures and a video on its site before yanking them down.
Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on whether you work in Palm's marketing department or if you're a Palm fanboy, the Internet captures all. Electronista and Slashgear grabbed the photos and video, which have since been scattered far and wide across the Web.
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