Gizmogs

Who says that being skinny is regarded as unhealthy? That maybe true on humans but with this attribute being paired with a device such as a smartphone. Thin is beautiful and healthy.

Breakthrough BlackBerry Smartphone Is Coming to Nation's Fastest 3G Network; Arrives in Stores Nov. 4

A recent article by The Wall Street Journal reports that HP will soon release a new smartphone. It isn’t clear whether the new phone will be iPaq-branded; what’s clear is that the new phone will be sold in retail stores to consumers rather than just to corporate users like before.

In the back of a Limo

IF YOU were anxiously awaiting "The World's first smartphone based on Access Linux Platform (ALP)" then wait no more, and the Samsung i800 has gone the way of the dodo.

Access systems announced the Samsung i800 smartphone back in February, which, according to the firm, was going to be introduced by Orange in the second half of this year: "Orange is expected to introduce Samsung SGH-i800 with ALP in 2H of 2008" said the FY2008 Business Plan.

So okay we’ve had enough of the iPhone 3G for once. With AT&T dealing with wonky iPhone 3G activations, Sprint is doing something on the more conservative — but desirable side and releasing the Palm Treo 800w at $249.00 (after rebates and qualifying two year service & data plan).

Here’s the complete data sheet for the Palm Treo 800w package for Sprint.

The introduction of 3G cell phones at an affordable price will be a key factor for mobile software vendors expecting to increase their sales substantially. The world’s third-generation mobile software market generated $17.9 billion sales in 2007, but once that mobile carriers announced their projects to provide low cost smartphones  with data packages separated from voice along with the introduction of the 3G technology, researchers estimate worldwide sales will reach $67.3 billion in 2013.

I'm very pleased to announce that we are supporting the 10th annual Smartphone Show as an official partner.

The show isn't until the 21st and 22nd of October 2008 and you can't register to attend just yet but you can visit the website to register your interest and you'll be notified once attendee registration is open.

4000 delegates, 120 exhibitors, 60 seminars, 10 keynotes - one show
FREE to attend