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Sharp's sun-powered, waterproof keitai

Damian Koh | May 25, 2009

(Credit: KDDI)

Sunbathers in Japan will have another beach- or pool-friendly keitai to carry with them this summer. Simply known as the Solar Phone SH002, a 10-minute exposure to direct sunlight will yield 1 minute of talktime or 2 hours of standby. Of course, the mileage you get is dependant on factors like the intensity of solar radiation, cloud cover, etc. But you should be able to juice up the battery to 80 percent of its capacity if left outdoors long enough. There's even a Flash animation app that tells you how fast your phone is charging with a growing number of animals onscreen as the radiation gets more intense.

The SH002 is waterproof as well. In other words, you won't have to worry if the handset takes an accidental dive. Also interesting are the sports-related applications. You can configure a health and fitness program tailored to your lifestyle, learn to play golf on 2,300 preset courses, as well as check the number of calories you've burned. Too bad this doesn't measure the UVs you're soaking up even as it's charging up. Available only from KDDI in Japan from May 29.

Via AkihabaraNews

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First Sony Ericsson Google phone to run Android OS 2.0

Bonnie Cha | May 25, 2009

We already know that Sony Ericsson has plans to release a Google Android phone in 2009, but ever since joining the Open Handset Alliance in December 2008, we haven't heard a peep from the company. That is, until now.

Speaking at a launch event in Taiwan, Peter Ang, Sony Ericsson's Asia-Pacific vice president of marketing, told reporters that its first Google smartphone will arrive in the "near future" and that it will run Android 2.0 (aka Donut). Ang added that the device will have Sony Ericsson's unique style and though he did not elaborate on what exactly that meant, he did refer to the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 and its use of the interactive panel interface.

There were earlier rumors that Sony Ericsson would release an Android phone by the summer, but considering that the Android 1.5 Cupcake update is just now being rolled out to T-Mobile G1 owners and Sony Ericsson's device will run Android 2.0, this scenario seems doubtful. Or perhaps the next-generation operating system is farther along than we thought? Wishful thinking?

Via CNET Crave with additional sources from SlashPhone, Android Community and SlashGear

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New HTC Android phone leaked

John Chan | May 25, 2009

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Engadget Mobile got its hands on some AT&T internal documents and one of them shows a new HTC Android device called the Lancaster. Like the HTC Dream, this model comes with a slide-out keyboard, though the front looks similar to the design of the newer HTC Magic.

According to the specifications, it will come with HSDPA connectivity, Bluetooth and a 3-megapixel camera. Apparently, its display resolution is 240 x 320 (QVGA), which is strange considering all the other Android phones have been sporting 480 x 320 (HVGA) screens. Hopefully this is a mistake because a QVGA display on an Android phone would be very disappointing. It's also supposed to have a "unique HTC social messaging user interface", which may refer to the Android modifications we've seen in the HTC Hero firmware videos.

According to the leak, this device is targeted for an August launch in the US, which means the announcement may not be too far off. For now, we'll just have to sit tight and wait for the official word from HTC.

Via Engadget Mobile

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Mein Gott! 32GB iPhone leaked on T-Mobile Austria

Rich Trenholm | May 25, 2009

If you were wondering why one of Twitter's hot topics this morning was T-Mobile Austria, then look no further: Our T-tonic chums accidentally let slip a 32GB Apple iPhone in the coming soon section of the T-Mobile Austria Web site. The placeholder was swiftly yanked, presumably followed by a teutonic chewing-out for the dumkopf responsible. That's if it was a genuine mistake: After all, Apple has reason to try and steal the thunder of the likes of the Palm Pre and Nokia N97.

A capacity bump is the most obvious possible upgrade for the iPhone. Austria is set to be one of the first countries to test the UMTS iPhone. Announcements of the more official kind are expected at this year's WWDC conference in Apple bigwig Phill Schiller's keynote speech on June 8th. With the third iteration of the operating system expected soon, we could well be in for another iPhone summer of love.

Via Crave UK

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Get to know yourself with Human Atlas for iPhone

Dong Ngo | May 24, 2009

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The most I've paid for an iPhone app is US$5.99. This is why I was so excited to get a a promotional code for the US$19.99 Human Atlas and install the software on my iPhone 3G right away. The app also works on the iPod touch.

Human Atlas offers 3D images and videos of 150 common medical treatments and conditions. After a few days of use, I think this is a great application for those who want to learn about their body and conditions ranging from allergies, muscle pain, high blood pressure, stroke, and tendon injuries to diabetes, cancer, HIV/AIDS, and more.

Basically, you will appreciate anything you can learn from this app.
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