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Botnets on cell phones in 2009?
Robert Vamosi | Oct 17, 2008
In Traynor's view, if botnets, or large networks of infected computing devices, gain a foothold on mobile devices, they could be used to create a distributed denial of service attack on the cellular network itself, inconveniencing thousands of cell-phone customers.
But the future need not be so dire.
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Rumored Nokia 7100s Supernova details splashed
Damian Koh | Oct 15, 2008
(Credit: Unwired View)
Remember Nokia's Supernova handsets back in June? It looks like the Supernova range will be getting a new stellar member soon. The 7100s is rumored to be a tri-band GSM slider based on the S40 software and it will come with a 1.3-megapixel camera, microSD expansion card slot, FM radio, support for Flash Lite 2.1.1, Bluetooth connectivity with an expected pricing of US$280. All that's left now is for Nokia to let us know if it's really just a rumor.
Via Unwired View
Freehands--gloves that love your handsets
John Chan | Oct 15, 2008
(Credit: Freehands)
Cold weather is not something most of us in Asia Pacific have to contend with. But for the business traveler who has to travel to the northern hemisphere near the end of the year, the Freehands gloves could be the ticket to keeping hands warm while still allowing you to use your tech gadgets.
Created by the founder of design/technology blog CoolHunting, Josh Rubin, these gloves let you operate your iPhone or BlackBerry without you having to remove them. The parts of the gloves covering the index fingers and thumbs can be folded back so your flesh can make contact with a touchscreen or buttons. The really clever thing is that they are held down by magnets, so nothing flaps around while you are typing a message or dialing a number.
The Freehands come in leather, spandex and fleece costing US$40, US$30 and US$20, respectively. There are five sizes ranging from extra small to extra large and you can have one in any color--as long as it is black. Visit the official site if you want to pre-order one.
Via CoolHunting
Pantech goes thin with the Slate
Nicole Lee | Oct 15, 2008
Pantech Slate
(Credit: Pantech)
Along with the Pantech Matrix, Pantech and AT&T have also launched the Pantech Slate, which the company claims to be the world's thinnest device with a full QWERTY keyboard. It doesn't have 3G or any fancy multimedia offerings, but it does have a 1.3-megapixel camera, instant messaging, email, and Bluetooth. It will be available in black in late October for US$49.99 after a two-year agreement.
Via CNET Crave
Impressive Edelweiss touchscreen phone
John Chan | Oct 14, 2008
(Credit: Emblaze Mobile)
Even as widescreen VGA displays are starting to feature in upcoming handhelds like the HTC Touch HD and Sony Ericsson Xperia X1, Israeli startup Emblaze Mobile has in the works one that tops them all with a 3.5-inch 852 x 480 display.
The Edelweiss is a touchscreen device with a capacitive display, just like the iPhone. This means that multitouch is a possibility, provided the software supports it. The operating system found on the Edelweiss is the Access Linux Platform (ALP). Access is the Japanese company that bought the rights to Palm OS 5 (or Garnet OS) and it developed ALP as a successor to that.
Other specifications of this smart phone include internal storage of up to 16GB, a 3.2-megapixel camera, HSDPA connectivity, Wi-Fi and GPS. Interestingly, it will be made by Sharp in Japan. Though not prevalent outside of the country, we know Sharp makes many mobile phone models for the Japanese operators and these are known for having excellent displays. In fact, many of these handsets have trickled out to grey markets for use in countries with UMTS networks after being unlocked.
The Edelweiss will first be sold in Russia, and quite a few pictures and full specifications can be seen on its Russian language teaser site. We have contacted the company for more information about availability in Asia and are awaiting a response.
Via Palminfocenter
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