Snapture, the company that aims highly to better iPhone’s photo capabilities thru software shifted to a higher and more basic way – hardware.

They recently released a prototype unit that puts Xenon flash into an iPhone, giving the smart phone advanced capabilities in taking clear pictures and images even in minimal light. There is also an slide on case that has LED lamp for continuous video.

It may be rare enough but iPhone needs to be hacked first in order for Snapture’s device to work. Unlocking the iPhone will allow the unit to send electrical signals to the Xenon flash as well as the LED lights.

The Snapture’s device uses the standard battery of iPhone, right off the hook. But fortunately, Snapture company founder Bowei Gai said that it doesn’t draw much power even if the Xenon flash is 100 times brigher than the regular flash.

The makers of the product are currently seeking patent for it.

Source: Blog Wired

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There’s a big storm coming this November, and no it’s nothing destructive like Katrina, rather it’s an amusing Storm. This is the BlackBerry Storm which is set to hit the market on November 21.

There is a great anticipation on the first touch screen phone of Research in Motion. A month after its first announcement, phone enthusiasts already regarded the phone to be one of iPhone’s most serious competitors – a claim that RIM itself do not deny.

Reports indicated that the new smart phone will have the same contract price as that of iPhone – $200, being the only difference is the $50 rebate.

BlackBerry Storm has 8GB storage and a touch screen display backed by 3.2 MP camera. It has GSM rado and microSDHC storage and a touchscreen that “clicks” to produce physical feedback.

The unit offered by Verizon Wireless doesn’t have Wi-Fi, but there is a voice-only or low-end data plan that works well with Verizon’s 3G network.

Source: Electronista

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AT&T earlier made an announcement that the much anticipated BlackBerry Bold will be hitting the stores this coming November 4.

According to the company, they will be the one and only network provider for the said smart phone. AT&T will first release the phone in over 300 key areas around the United States, other countries and areas will soon follow.

BlackBerry Bold, the phone that is formerly called the BlackBerry 900 is one of the most anticipated iPhone competitors to date. It was first announced in early May, along with the rumored BlackBerry Thunder by Verizon Wireless.

The BlackBerry Bold sports a small screen and QERTY keypad. It is powered by a processor running on 624-MHz speed. Its 1GB memory is expandable. It has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0 support. It supports multimedia playing, both video and music. It is tied up with AT&T’s mobile music services along with the BlackBerry Enterprise Server.

Source: PopuTech

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T-Mobile gets exclusive distribution of one of the most-talked smart phone since the iPhone 3G. T-Mobile will be the sole distributor of the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8820 in key areas and cities in Europe and the United States.

Among the new Blackberry phone’s amazing feature is the Enhanced SureType keyboard that is perfect for texting and email. There is also a built-in WiFi that allows users to surf the internet and connect to T-Mobile’s Unlimited Hotspot.

The camera sports a 2-megapixel camera. It has digital zoom, flash and video recording capability. Because Pearl’s camera got a video recording option and a flash function, hardcore users see it better than iPhone (at least on this particular aspect).

The gadget can use a microSD card. It has a stand alone built-in memory of 128MB. Users can opt to upgrade Pearl’s memory thru microSD. There are options up to 16GB capacity.

The new phone is tagged at $349.99 thru T-Mobile. It will soon be slashed to $149.99 after the rebates, $50 lower than the priced 8GB iPhone.

Source: Ars Technica

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Research and Motion hopes to steal some iPhone users with its new BlackBerry Pearl flip phone. A few minutes on the new smart phone and you will know that this is iPhone minus the Apple logo and perhaps the Apple bugs. The new phone sports connectivity with enterprise and other e-mail servers. It boasts up to 10 email account management plus text messaging and instant messaging services. The only low down perhaps is that this gorgeous flip phone is not 3G enabled.RIM is a serious dominator in the world of smart phones. According to the company, “nonenterprise” phone sales now make up 40 percent of the company’s 16 million subscribers. No doubt, the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 will further increase the popularity of flip and clam shell phone types.

The new flip phone has a small exterior screen where users can preview e-mails, incoming calls, text messages and even the phone’s status. A 140 x 310 pixel LCD screen will greet you after you flip it. The screen is a good for viewing videos and mobile web surfing.

The new BlackBerry is also Wi-Fi enabled. It has support for UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) to extend the device’s wireless e-mail and data coverage capabilities.

The phone allows multimedia and music synching with iTunes. It has a microSD/SDHC memory card slot that can carry up to 16GB of storage. Its 2 MP built-in camera has a flash, zoom and video recording capability.

To further appeal to consumers, the Pearl Flip allows for syncing non-DRM music with iTunes. It also comes with a microSD/SDHC memory card slot that supports up to 16GB of storage.

The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 will be released this fall and it will be under T-Mobile. The phone’s price remains undisclosed.

Source: eCanadaNow

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Nokia unmasked two new advanced mobile phones. Named the N79 and N85, these two phones are predicted to top mobile phone wish lists, specially this coming Christmas.

The new phones will be available to buyers this October. N79 and N85 both sport a 5-megapixel camera. The units are a mere advancement of their predecessors. The unit will also come with pre-loaded games.

The N79 phone also sports an N-Gage gaming platform, a 3.5mm jack, stereo speakers, stereo Bluetooth, FM transmitter and radio. It has a Symbian S60 processor that sports a clear 2.4-inch display. It can show up to 16 million colors.

The N85 unit on the other hand is a two-way slider. Each model reveals either a numeric keypad or music shortcuts. Like the N79, it is a Symbian S60 smartphone with 2.6” OLED display. It also sports an N-Gage gaming platform. It has 3.5mm jack, stereo Bluetooth, stereo speakers, FM transmitter and radio.

These new phones are Nokia’s answers to the fast growing popularity of new smart phones coming from Apple and Samsung.

Nokia currently controls 40 percent of the total global cell phone market. Its shares immediately increased 2 percent following the unveiling of these new smart phones. Analysts agree that the unveiling of the two phones is a good business move.

Nokia will also release its first touch screen phone, codenamed “Tube”, later this year.

The N85 will be priced at $662 while the N79 will go for $512.

Source: Reuters

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Many are wondering if Microsoft’s operating system for PDAs and smart phones experience the same problems, such as virus and spyware infestation, that its PC counterpart is constantly being subjected to. Both programs technically perform similar functions. Hence, it shouldn’t be surprising if your smart phone’s OS experience crashes due to Windows registry errors.

Surprisingly though, mobile phone operating systems rarely experience most of the problems that are plaguing XP and Vista. Could it be that Windows Mobile 6, or its predecessor, was designed more carefully or meticulously than its PC versions?

Malware attacks on PDAs and smart phones are not very common. However, it usually just takes one attack in order for the malicious application to cause serious problems to your phone. The usual solution for mobile phone owners is to reinstall their unit’s OS. System utilities, such as registry cleaners or malware removers, are not usually or readily available to PDA or smart phone users.

Time will come when antiviruses or anti-spyware programs would already be available for mobile phone operating systems. PDAs and smart phones are expected to evolve into a compact but fully functional PC in just a few years time. Until then, you can expect a less complicated or troublesome time with your mobile unit.

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