T-Mobile could bring Motorola MOTOROI to the United States

I’ve already reported on the Motorola MOTOROI, the first Android-powered cellular phone for the Korean market. It would appear that T-Mobile wants to bring the mobile device to the United States.

We can only assume that it will have the same specs, such as Android 2.0, 3.7 inch WVGA screen, 8GB of storage, microSD slot, 8 megapixel camera, and 720p recording capability. It is also planned to have a T-DMB TV tuner for watching 24 of South Korea’s channels, but I suppose that will have to be altered for the States.

Well, we don’t have a price on this, but we can estimate that it will be out in March.

T-Mobile could be giving the Sidekick a kick to the side

I’m sure I might will probably regret or congratulate myself for reporting on this, but we are receiving reports that T-Mobile may be phasing out the Sidekick.

I don’t think it has anything to do with those technical problems that went on last October with lost Sidekick data. I think this might be an “out with the old and in with the new situation”. The current theory is that the myTouch Slide will take the Sidekick’s place.

I’m sure that, in a few days, we’ll know for sure what Sidekick is doing. Until then, don’t quote me on anything I just said.

Zune to get an update tomorrow, service could be affected

I’ve got some news that might be interest for Zune lovers. Especially those of you who have been noticing the alert warning.

Microsoft has recently stated that the Zune maintenance, which is scheduled to begin at 10PM PST on January 25th, could last for 24 hours. This could affect everything Zune-related which would include Zune Pass, Zune Marketplace, Zune.net, and Zune video on Xbox Live. Also, when the upgrades are complete, users will have to update their PC software, and, unless you own a Zune HD, you’ll have to update your firmware.

I suppose Zune users may find this quite inconvenient, and there is supposedly another update available in the Spring.

TwoNav App for iPhones Released

The TwoNav app should be something useful for the outdoor and on-the-go person. The TwoNav app for the iPhone costs $69 and includes an unlimited number of free online maps from Spain, Italy, USGS dataset, US Forest Service, and DRCan among others.

The app even allows you to track your performance from altitudes using geoid correction. It also provides more than 60 on-screen tips, 3D views, and the option to use it as a GPS.

soundAMP Solution To Improve Hearing for iPhone Users

Ginger Labs has announced the release of three advanced hearing technology apps for the iPhone to support people who have hearing deficiencies. The three new iPhone apps include:

• soundAMP Lite (free)


• soundAMP 2.0 ($4.99)


• soundAMP R ($6.99)

All these apps feature a tunable, multi-band compressor that splits the audio signals into separate frequency bands. All these apps are already available at the iTunes app store.

CTL Launches New Laptops

CTL unveiled 3 new laptops during the CES 2010 in Las Vegas with the 2go E10IS, QW6, and the TW9. The 2go E10IS boasts of a 10.1” screen, Intel Pine Trail processor and is semi-rugged. The 2goPC QW6 sports a 11.6” screen, runs on a Dual Core Pentium Processor and a 6 cell lithium ion battery.

Finally, the 2goPC TW9 laptop which is ideal for work, features a 15.6” LED LCD screen, an Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 processor, a 6 cell lithium ion battery and supports up to 8GB DDR3 memory. No word on pricing and availability for now.

DIGISTOR Unveils Portable HDDs for PC and MAC

DIGISTOR has announced the release of their portable USB and Firewire hard drives for the MAC and PC, officially entering the HDD market. They will be available in various capacities (120GB to 500GB) and are powered through USB or an optional 1394a or 1394b connectivity.

These portable HDDs weigh only 4 ounces and are plug-n-play compatible. Prices start at $73.50 and come with a 3 year warranty.

Meizu M9 Phone Specs Released

In what seems to be an iPhone clone, the Meizu M9 comes with 3G network support, a 3.6” screen with 720×480 resolution, a Samsung S5PC110 CPU and 512MB RAM. It will also come with a built-in 5 megapixel camera , a microSD slot and a 1350 mAh battery.

The only downside of the Meizu M9 is that it has no internal storage so you better have a good memory card to back up your media files. It measures 59.5 mm x 113 mm x 11 mm. It will retail around 2500 RMB.

Vodafone Launches Samsung Genio Slide (B5310)

Samsung has released the third installment under its Genio fashion range with the B5310. However, it will be known as the Samsung Genio Slide which will be launched by Vodafone. Among the features that the Samsung Genio Slide phone include a 3” touch screen, a QWERTY keyboard, WiFi support, and a built-in 3 megapixel camera.

Free Android Phones for Paid GDC Attendees

Now there is a reason to pay fees for the coming Game Developers Conference this March. Early Bird attendees who will sign up for the Mobile / Handheld Summit, the iPhone Summit, or the Independent Games Summit will be ably rewarded by being given the choice of either a Motorola Droid or an HTC Google Nexus One for free.

Now that seems cool eh? But the thing is, among the events, why the iPhone Summit? Well as long as you are getting a free phone, who cares!

What to do when you lose your charger

This article is for those who lose their charger, and don’t feel any qualms about taking it from someone else. I’m not talking about thievery here, but this is about keeping the hotel Lost and Found from overflowing.

Next time to lose your charger, just go to a front desk hotel and say that you left your charger in the room. Chances are, they won’t ask when you stayed. They will probably bring out a box full of chargers, and all you need to do is find one that matches.

Yeah, its a Machiavellian way of getting your, well, a charger back. However, it will probably work.