“While we’re still waiting for the first devices running UIQ 3.3 to hit the market, YouTube user “PhonerX” has posted two videos showing the latest version of the software platform. Nothing too exciting, except widgets, dedicated navigation sub-menu with Google Maps and Wayfinder, and that cool home screen which we already saw on the Sony Ericsson G700 and G900 models.Before I let you go, I would like to express my hope Sony Ericsson will use faster CPUs on the upcoming UIQ 3.3 devices (BeiBei, Paris?). The demos seems kinda slowish, or that’s just me. You be the judge?” via intomobile.com

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“This might be a shocker out there to many, but we do actually, you know, not leak things from time to time. What?s important here, is that we?ve been rockin? a BlackBerry Bold for around a month now and have a great handle on the unit. From hardware to software, this is going to be the most complete BlackBerry Bold review, period. If you?re really ready, hit the jump. You might need a couple cigarettes and a cup of coffee ? it?s long!” Read more here:

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“The Samsung SCH-i760 on Verizon Wireless network can now be upgraded to the Windows mobile 6.1 with the official software upgrade from Samsung. Other than the OS upgrade, you will also be abe to browse and watch YouTube videos after the updates.According to the software update page, the update also includes numerous software additions/enhancements / corrections. Check out the list below,

• Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 with version AKU 1.0.0
• Popular features for WM6.1 include, threaded SMS, Domain Enrollment, and updated ?Vista? looks.
• Applied, several Bluetooth improvements (updated BT DUN profile, improved scanning)
• Applied, support for YouTube videos
• Applied, Qualcomm patch
• Fixed, memory leakage by replacing POOM API
• Fixed, notification malfunction under certain conditions
• Fixed, certain conditions prevented delivery of MMS
• Added, MEID support (included in BC04 MR)
• Added, WLAN chipset enhancement (included in BC04 MR)

The i760 is designed with a simple horizontal slide that reveals a full QWERTY keyboard. In addition, the SCH-i760 features a 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder, MP3 player, as well as landscape and portrait display, WiFi capabilities and stylus pen. You can get the update via the direct download link: For Windows XP [link] For Windows Vista [link] ” via slashphone.com

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“Just less than a month from the last Nokia N78 software update, Nokia has released another software update, which will update your Nokia N78 to version 12.046. This new update will not only available through the ?over-the-air? software update, but will can also be updated through the Nokia software updater.
According to the software update site, The new version includes a number of performance improvements including softkey selection, Bluetooth stability, video playback, email sending and alarm clock functions.
To get this software through your Nokia N78 directly, click Menu > Tools > Utilities > Device Manager. Select Options > Check for updates and follow the on-screen prompts. Remember that you can also use Wi-Fi to download the update.” via slashphone.com

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The first pics and screenshots we have seen of the BlackBerry Thunder have been awesome, but it’s nice to finally have live hands-on photo evidence that the BlackBerry Thunder is REAL and it’s working (of course, only time will tell for sure just how well!).
Here’s a quick recap of the details we brought you last week on the Thunder’s touchscreen display:

More details and another photo of the BlackBerry Thunder’s touchscreen here:

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“In a case the iPhone 3G looks nearly identical to the iPhone. It has the same chrome trim around the huge glass touchscreen. The circular indent of the home button still lies below the display, and above it is simply the earpiece. There are still only three buttons along the sides; at the top left is the switch to silence the phone, with the volume rocker just below it, and at the top on the far right side is the lock button. The dock connector and speakers are at the bottom, and at the top left of the back is the small 2 megapixel camera.
There are differences though, most notably is the back housing. Gone is the metal with the black plastic bottom, replaced with glossy plastic in a black or white finish. The white is only available on the 16GB version; you can get black on both the 8 and 16GB models. With the silver finish gone, the side keys have been changed from black rubber to silver metal. It?s a small gripe, but the key edges are rough and while it won?t cut you, running your fingers over them isn?t a smooth experience. The speakers at the bottom are much smaller, and like the earpiece are covered in silver metal mesh rather than the previous perforations.
Overall dimensions have actually increased, though the 0.5mm thickness difference is offset by the rounded edges of the 3G. “ Read more here:

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“It was about a year and a half ago that Apple?s original iPhone appeared on the scene and we did the Top Ten List of iPhone Killers. This time around, we pit the second-gen iPhone 3G against some of the best technology we have seen from other leaders in the mobile industry during the last six months. While all of them look drool-worthy in their own right, most of them lack one functionality that the original iPhone and iPhone 3G still boast about: multitouch. We will ignore this vital fact and continue on with the list for now, as most of the devices on the list have much more to offer in other areas compared to iPhone 3G. So without further ado, I present to you the top ten iPhone rivals that have surfaced over the past year, in no particular order.” Read more here:

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“I apologize in advance for a couple things? a) The delay getting the video online. 250mb takes a while to upload to YouTube, b) some minor mistakes I made in the video and c) The length of the video. 20+ minutes is a lot to sit through. Of course, if you are in the market for the Palm Treo 800w, it?s worth it to watch.Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any questions.” via mobilitysite.com

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 ”A leaked image of a Sony Ericsson Walkman handset, codenamed Patti ? actual model number ? W902, has surfaced. Like some C and G series handsets from Sony Ericsson, the W902 sports a five megapixel camera, with the obvious autofocus and LED flash. As it’s a Walkman handset, you get the obvious equaliser, album art, and probably the standard Walkman earphones ? no word on a 3.5mm built-in jack. Music keys are present on the side of the handset. No price or release date details are available as of yet.” via mobile-review.com

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“Samsung is sooo serious when it comes to Symbian S60. Apparently, the Korean giant is preparing to launch the first smartphone with 8 megapixel camera. The so called Samsung i8510 will have the following specs:

• 2.8-inch QVGA (240×320 pixels), 16 million colors
• 8.0 megapixel camera with auto-focus and Xenon flash. Videos recording at 120 fps.
• HSDPA, WiFi, GPS, TV out, DivX support, dedicated 3D graphics chip
• Optical mouse, which we’ve already seen in earlier Samsung phones (i780 &and i900 Omnia)
• 1200mAh battery
• Metal casing, measuring 106.5×53.9×16.9 mm
• 16 GB internal memory, though some sources mention 8 GB version as well

In a nutshell - wow! Too bad the screen isn’t VGA, but what the heck, the i8510 rocks, nonetheless? Check out more images after the jump.” More photos here:

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