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HTC announces the Diamond with 3D TouchFLO

It seems to be tough for Windows Mobile OEMs to keep the lid on new products and HTC has as much trouble as everyone else since all the details on the HTC Diamond were revealed online last week. That didn't stop HTC from holding a special event in London to announce a single device, the HTC Diamond. The Diamond is a Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional device with an innovative new TouchFLO 3D UI. It will be available in Europe in June and elsewhere in the second half of 2008. There is no pricing information available yet.

May 5, 2008 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

T-Mobile USA officially announces 3G rollout

There were rumors of the T-Mobile 3G rollout last week in New York and this morning T-Mobile USA issued the below press release officially announcing that 3G is beginning. Unlike one of the rumors that made little sense, the 3G rollout is for both voice and data and begins in New York.

May 5, 2008 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

Celio REDFLY Mobile Companion arrives

The Celio REDFLY Mobile Companion provides Windows Mobile users with a large 8 inch display and keyboard for faster text entry and a better viewing experience. The device is rock solid and I placed my pre-order for the device, which just arrived in the full retail packaging (not in the review plain brown box). I have tested it with the HTC Advantage and T-Mobile Shadow so far and like the full screen experience.

May 5, 2008 by Matthew Miller in Enterprise Software

MobileTechRoundup show #132, AT&T/iPhone rumors, new REDFLY, Advantage, Kindle and more

T-Mobile is finally starting to rollout their 3G network and there was much rejoicing to start off MobileTechRoundup show #132. We also kicked around the rumor that AT&T may subsidize the next 3G iPhone and last week they were offering WiFi access for iPhone owners. However, that pipe may have been closed now. I just purchased a Celio REDFLY and it actually just arrived yesterday so look for some more feedback on my blog. The HTC Advantage 7510 updated model is coming out soon and James is quite excited. We also talked about the Kindle and Kevin has actually been using James' for a bit and offers some thoughts. Kevin and James are also a part of the amazing HP 31 Days of the Dragon contest so make sure to enter as often as you can to win this sweet setup worth over US$5,000.

May 4, 2008 by Matthew Miller in Enterprise Software

Fujitsu U810 UMPC gets AT&T integrated WWAN and a hard drive bump

I thoroughly enjoy my Fujitsu U810 UMPC because it gives me a full computer in a 1.5 pound package that runs for at least 4 hours with a single battery and wireless connectivity. Fujitsu just announced the availability of a model with integrated AT&T Broadband (wireless) data support. These new models start at US$1,299 and also have a bump in the hard drive from 40GB to 60GB. Unfortunately, the RAM hasn't been bumped to 2GB like I was hoping for and still remain at 1GB.

May 2, 2008 by Matthew Miller in Tablets

The 31 Days of the Dragon contest starts today, win an HP laptop valued at over $5,000

While the giveaway I am going to talk about doesn't relate to a mobile device, my fellow MobileTechRoundup podcast co-hosts are a part of the contest and I think it is such a MAJOR contest that my readers here would enjoy entering for a chance to win. Today is the first day of the 31 Days of the Dragon contest sponsored by HP anb BuzzCorps. For 31 days they will be giving away a HP HDX Dragon Entertainment Notebook that is tricked out with amazing hardware and software with a retail value of over US$5,000.

May 1, 2008 by Matthew Miller in Enterprise Software

MobileTechRoundup show #131, WiFi or 3G, what is the mobile users preference?

AT&T is starting to take over for T-Mobile in providing WiFi access at Starbucks and other locations so to kick off MobileTechRoundup show #131 James provided his thoughts on using another alternative solution, Boingo Wireless. I also used their Boingo Mobile service in Spain on my Nseries devices so I provided some thoughts on the service too. Kevin and I tested out the new Skype beta on my Nokia N95-3 before the show and it was impressive. Listen to also find out what would compel us to upgrade to the upcoming 3G iPhone and if any cohost plans to do so. Kevin brought up a freeware from Paul at MoDaCo.com that removes duplicate contacts and then James mentioned the Outlook duplicate remover he found years ago at a UK church website that is actually still providing the utility for free. We hear Palm is beta testing a new device on the Sprint network, but is it too little too late for them? We end by asking whether a hotspot or 3G data is the preferred service for the mobile user.

May 1, 2008 by Matthew Miller in Enterprise Software

Celio REDFLY Mobile Companion now available for pre-order

I've posted a couple of times on the REDFLY Mobile Companion device (here and here) and was very impressed with the build quality, ease-of-use, and functionality of the device during my evaluation period. I sent the device back a couple weeks after I received it to for evaluation and have been considering a purchase upon availability.

May 1, 2008 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

AT&T iPhone owners may be getting free WiFi at Starbucks and other AT&T hotspots

Although T-Mobile still has no 3G wireless data network, they at least provide free T-Mobile HotSpot WiFi service as part of their US$20/month EDGE data plan. I was concerned when I first heard that AT&T was taking over the Starbucks WiFi service from T-Mobile. However, T-Mobile then issued a statement that all HotSpot customers will still be able to use their WiFi accounts for at least the next 5 years at Starbucks through a deal that T-Mobile has worked out with AT&T.

April 30, 2008 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

Update: T-Mobile 3G voice and data launches in NY

I was getting all excited today after reading the rumors that T-Mobile was going to start rolling out its 3G network in New York tomorrow. I contacted my T-Mobile PR person to try to get some confirmation, but never heard anything back except for the continued party line that T-Mobile plans to start rolling out 3G this Summer. The Boy Genius Report posted the depressing news that only voice may be rolled out on T-Mobile's 3G network tomorrow.

April 30, 2008 by Matthew Miller in Telcos

Even an unlocked 3G iPhone will still be an AT&T iPhone

Saul Hansell wrote up a good response to the $199 iPhone rumor. He stated that the report may actually mean that AT&T wants to lower the price of the iPhone and raise the price of data plans and/or Apple will start selling unlocked phones. However, even if the 3G iPhone is sold as an unlocked device, it will most likely only be usable in 3G mode with AT&T in the United States.

April 30, 2008 by Matthew Miller in Networking

Will AT&T really be offering a $200 subsidy on the 3G iPhone?

I've been saving up my mobile device PayPal funds for the upcoming U.S. 3G version of the HTC Touch Dual, but with Fortune's news of serious iPhone deals that may have the 3G iPhone available from AT&T for as low as US$199 I think the 3G iPhone just moved to the top of my list. According to their source, AT&T may subsidize US$200 of the iPhone 3G when people renew or purchase a new contract for 2 more years of servitude service. They also stated the new iPhones would be coming in at US$399 and US$499 for 8GB and 16GB models. I think the US$200 subsidy may be correct, but I imagine Apple will also have a 32GB model available.

April 29, 2008 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

iPhone-optimized Evernote client improves an already great service

I've been having a ton more followers of my Twitter feed lately and just added the Evernote feed to my account. I then found out that Ars Technica posted a review of Evernote and also revealed the new iPhone formatted Evernote site. As readers know, I am a big fan of Evernote and as they continue to improve the product my usage continues to increase. This new optimized iPhone site allows you to access your same Evernote web account that you can access from your web-enabled phone, Mac, Linux or Windows PC.

April 29, 2008 by Matthew Miller in Collaboration

New MyStrands Social Player adds scrobbling support for S60 and S40 devices

I love using my Nokia N95-3 S60 device and find I use it every day for podcast downloading and playing. I also use it to listen to music, primarily downloaded from my Yahoo! Music subscription. I signed up for Last.fm, but have to admit I haven't used it that much primarily because I still haven't spent the time to figure out what it is all about. I understand it is a service that keeps track of the music you listen to and then helps to personalize it for you. Rudy De Waele sent me an email to let me know that a major update to the MyStrands Social Player for S60 and S40 devices was just released.

April 29, 2008 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

Mobile software Monday: SplashMoney for Windows Mobile

I load up quite a few 3rd party applications on my mobile devices and a few stick around and appear on all of my devices because I find them essential for my daily life. One application that I tried several years ago on my Palm Treo was SplashMoney from SplashData. It has been a few years since I used a Palm OS device as a primary device, so I was quite pleased to hear of the recent launch of SplashMoney version 4.0 for Windows Mobile devices. My T-Mobile Shadow is found in my pocket most of the time so I quickly loaded it up with SplashMoney's non-touch screen version. I also loaded the desktop client on my Fujitsu U810 and the touch screen client on the HTC Advantage. They also now have a Mac desktop version, but that does not sync to Windows Mobile devices. You can see just over 20 screenshots of SplashMoney on my two Windows Mobile devices and a PC in my image gallery.

April 28, 2008 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

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Latest Posts

HTC announces the Diamond with 3D TouchFLO

T-Mobile USA officially announces 3G rollout

Celio REDFLY Mobile Companion arrives

MobileTechRoundup show #132, AT&T/iPhone rumors, new REDFLY, Advantage, Kindle and more

Fujitsu U810 UMPC gets AT&T integrated WWAN and a hard drive bump

The 31 Days of the Dragon contest starts today, win an HP laptop valued at over $5,000

MobileTechRoundup show #131, WiFi or 3G, what is the mobile users preference?

Celio REDFLY Mobile Companion now available for pre-order

AT&T iPhone owners may be getting free WiFi at Starbucks and other AT&T hotspots

Update: T-Mobile 3G voice and data launches in NY

Even an unlocked 3G iPhone will still be an AT&T iPhone

Will AT&T really be offering a $200 subsidy on the 3G iPhone?

iPhone-optimized Evernote client improves an already great service

New MyStrands Social Player adds scrobbling support for S60 and S40 devices

Mobile software Monday: SplashMoney for Windows Mobile

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