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LG Incite unboxing

The folks at pocketnow have just posted a video of their unboxing of the new and awesome LG Incite.

The LG Incite, as mentioned before, packs a 3″, wide QVGA resolution screen, an accelerometer for automatic screen rotation, and of course, HSDPA, FM Radio, WiFi, aGPS, Bluetooth 2.0, and all that. Strangely enough, like the HTC Touch HD, the Incite has no D-Pad, but a scrolling wheel on the side. I’m not sure how I feel about that, personally, but the folks at pocketnow find it to be a welcome addition.

What do you thinK? Will the LG Incite stand up against some of the other new and fancy devices like the Fuze (HTC Touch Pro) or the Samsung Omnia?

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HTC Touch Viva, HTC Touch Pro launched in India

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Officially announced today, Indian Windows Mobile users will soon be able to get their hands on the HTC Touch Pro and the HTC Touch Viva.

These two popular Windows Mobile devices will not be sold by any of the three major Indian mobile operators though (Airtel, Reliance, or Vodafone), it seems, as HTC has partnered with Idea Cellular for the release of these devices.

The HTC Touch Pro will be sold for the retail price of Rs. 34,900 ($708) and will be marketed as the HTC Touch Pro T7276 while the HTC Touch Viva will be available for Rs. 16,490 ($335) and will be called the HTC Touch Viva T2223.

No news yet on when they will go on sale but rumours have them available in the next few weeks.

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The Asus P565 speed comparison video

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Taiwan-based Asus has developed what they’re calling “the world’s fastest” smartphone. The phone is running an 800 Mhz Marveli processor which has completely proved itself in the above video. Although the phone lacks the necessary specs to use a US 3G data connection, it’s still packing a 2.8 inch VGA screen, 3 megapixel camera with autofocus, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. In any case, check out the video for the amazing speed test.

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AT&T Fuze vs. Palm Treo Pro

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WMExperts have put the Palm Treo Pro up against the AT&T Fuze to see who comes out the champion and it looks like the AT&T Fuze won by the mere skin of its teeth, as the saying goes.

So, how do these two devices measure up to each other?

Here’s the breakdown of their specs:

Treo Pro

Physically bigger but lighter in weight, dedicated buttons for WiFi and speaker deactivation, micro-USB port, 3.5mm headphone jack, unlocked (no branded software), Sprite Backup, Mobile Office and QuickGPS, Pocket IE, power on via button hit, attract fingerprints both on the casing and the screen, front facing keyboard, $450-500.

AT&T Fuze

Mini-USB port, mute via volume keys which prompts on screen UI settings, hand strap hole, proprietary headphone adapter, branded software, Sprite Backup, Mobile Office and QuickGPS, Pocket IE and Opera, IM application (Yahoo, AIM, MSN), TouchFLO, power on via power only, Attract fingerprints both on the casing and the screen, slide out keyboard, $499.

Verdict

WMExperts says it really comes down to personal preference for them - full keyboard, smaller foot print, larger screen, and a slightly faster processor.
But we all agree, both devices really rock the Windows Mobile scene right now. You can’t go wrong with either!

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Alert: Windows Mobile virus on the loose?

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Vnunet.com is reporting today about a new mobile virus using an older infection technique to infect Windows Mobile users.

This so-called ‘companion virus’ is attacking users by assuming the identity of an existing file and moving the old file to a different location in your device’s storage. The virus then runs itself when the original file is called, often loading the displaced file after the virus code has been executed.

Researchers at McAfee have examined the virus and are surprised to find this particular infection technique still being used. Researcher Jimmy Shah had this to say:

This was a bit odd since companion viruses used to be more popular in the days of DOS and we haven’t seen too many on newer platforms.

Other elements of the virus are quite modern. The code itself is encrypted and polymorphic, allowing the virus to rewrite its own code to avoid detection by security software.

Viruses/malware are becoming more and more common in the mobile world. F-Secure is reporting that there are nearly 400 viruses in circulation that could potentially cause major problems for you such as security risks and data and identity theft.

Protect yourself! There are plenty of excellent virus scanner applications for your mobile device including: exoVirusStop antivirus, JSJ Antivirus, and Airscanner.

If you buy before the end of November, use the coupon code ‘WMCoolOpen‘ to get yourself 20% off at the check out!

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How to use your mobile device to board a flight easier and faster

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New electronic boarding pass

American Airlines are now offering QR code-based boarding on domestic flights from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. The new electronic boarding passes will be available for Los Angeles and John Wayne outbound flights starting on November 17.

“You now have the option to have your boarding pass sent directly to your mobile phone or other mobile device – saving paper and time.”

How to use the new Mobile Boarding Pass

1. Check in on AA.com from your mobile device. Choose “Email for use on Cell Phone or other Mobile Device” option and include the e-mail address for your web-enabled mobile phone and/or mobile device.

2. Check your email from your mobile device. Follow the link on the email to retrieve your Mobile Boarding Pass.

3. Save the boarding pass to your device. Click the “Save Boarding Pass” button directly below the barcode to save it to your phone for easy access at the security checkpoint (check your phone/PDA manual to locate where the Boarding Pass will save).

4. Proceed to Security. When you arrive at security, make sure the entire barcode is visible on the screen of your mobile phone or mobile device and have the backlight setting set to the brightest mode possible. If you have any problems, you will be given the opportunity to print a paper boarding pass at the self-service machines.

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iPhone battery life by Power Slider by Incase

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iPhone battery pack

We’ve seen a number of iPhone battery enhancers in the past year and yet they seem to disappear before anyone can get their hands on one. For example, iPhone Battery Sleeve by FastMac went quickly out of supply and will resume shipping soon. Also, Mophie’s Juice Pack seemed promising but I don’t think it has even been released yet. I’m hoping this won’t be the case with the Power Slider by Incase.

The Power Slider by Incase promises to double your phone’s power for up to 5 hours talk time on the 3G network (10 hours on 2G), increase your audio playback time to 26 hours, and increase your video playback time to 7 hours. You can even sync your device while the battery pack is attached. We don’t have any details about pricing yet, but the pack should be available starting November 28.

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Lawsuit filed against Apple for iPhone hairline cracks

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Hairline cracks have been popping up on various iPhones including our intern’s iPhone. He has a black 1st generation iPhone with a long crack on the back plating and he is not alone. Our intern called Rogers and he will be getting a new phone. Also, Apple said they are waiving the $30 replacement fee because they said this issue is so widespread. I’m not sure if Apple will do this for everyone, but it’s worth asking when you call.

“Although Apple was and is aware that the iPhones were and are defective, and that consumers have experienced repeated instances of cracked housing, Apple has nevertheless allowed the defectively designed iPhones to be sold to the public,” read the lawsuit.

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Last Call iPhone app helps you get super drunk

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Get drunk

The Last Call app for the iPhone tells you just how drunk you are. This seems a little redundant because I have a brain app that tells me when I’m drunk and it’s backed up by a mouth app that starts to slur after 5 drinks. In any case, the app will even suggest a course of action after you’ve had one too many such as calling a cab. I was kinda hoping it would suggest something along the lines of “that girl to your right just broke up with her boyfriend. Move in!”

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Barack Obama to recover from crackberry addiction

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