September 30, 2004

Micro fuel cell for 3G handsets

Cellular phone operator NTT DoCoMo has unveiled Japan's first prototype micro fuel cell for 3G handsets. This is aimed at boosting battery life for NTT DoCoMos' third-generation FOMA handsets. Battery life is expected with the micro fuel is will last four times longer than conventional lithium-ion batteries .

Micro fuel cell

- MORE via Press Release

Treo 650 Pictures

Some images of the Treo 650 for your viewing pleasure .
The Treo 650 will have built-in Bluetooth, 312MHz processor, 32MB of RAM, a higher-resolution 320x320 LCD screen, dedicated answer and disconnect buttons, and a one megapixel digital camera.

Sprint Branded Treo 650 Pictures

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- MORE via TreoCentral

September 28, 2004

PiTech and Qool Labs Introduce the Qool QDA-700

Portable Innovation Technology Limited (PiTech and Qool Labs has introduced a Palm Powered smartphone from Qool Labs, the Qool QDA-700. The Qool QDA-700 is the world's first Palm OS(R) smartphone to include a 1.3-megapixel camera.

The Qool QDA-700

The Qool QDA-700 is based on the smartphone platform developed by PiTech and built on the Palm OS Garnet operating system. It is a tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900mhz) smartphone.

RIM and O2 Introduce New BlackBerry 7290 Handheld in Europe

Research in Motion & O2 has announced the introduction of the BlackBerry 7290 Wireless Handheld(TM) for mobile professionals in Europe. The Java(TM)-based BlackBerry 7290(TM) new features include a quad-band phone, Bluetooth(R) support, a brighter color screen and enhanced memory.

The BlackBerry 7290 features has a compact, ergonomic handheld design, high-resolution color screen that supports over 65,000 colours, QWERTY keyboard, thumb-operated navigation trackwheel, excellent battery performance, plus integrated support for corporate and personal email, phone, SMS, organizer, Internet and intranet applications.

Wacom's W8002 mixed-signal IC

Wacom has announced the W8002 mixed-signal IC single chip solution, which allows the integration of Wacom's inductive pen sensing technology into mobile devices, such as Smartphones and personal digital assistants. With Wacom's cordless, battery-free pen with flight point feature (the ability to hover without touching the screen) and pressure sensing capability will accelerate the development and adoption of a range of new 'killer' mobile applications.
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Palm OS Cobalt 6.1 for Smartphones

PalmSource has announced Palm OS Cobalt 6.1, an enhanced version of Palm OS Cobalt. The Cobalt 6.0 has yet to be released, but according to sources it is coming very soon, soon like in a few weeks, then you expect the 6.1 a few months down the line or maybe the 6.0 was scrapped and will never see the light of day. The Palm OS Cobalt 6.1 builds on the foundation of Palm OS Cobalt and provides integrated telephony features, support for WiFi and Bluetooth and enhancements to the user interface.

September 27, 2004

SmartPhonemate Bluetooth keyboard

The SmartPhonemate Bluetooth keyboard

Specs for the upcoming BlueBooth keyboard from Chainpus

Nokia 7710 ?

Nokia 7710 Ok . Here is a clearer picture of Nokia's mystery device believed by many to be the Nokia 7710 .- MORE via engadget

Motorola V3 Razr

Good news for you UK lads & gals. Gizmodo is reporting that the V3 Razr will be could be available as soon as next week for £500 from Car Phone Warehouse .

The Motoroloa V3 Razr

- MORE on V3 Razr via Gizmodo

- Photo Gallery & Review via HowardForums

AT&T Wireless OGO Offical .

Att has offically announced the OGO

Dedicated IM, e-mail, and text messaging all at once
Unlimited messaging as low as $17.99 per month
Full keyboard for easy typing

$129.99 Ogo Retail Price