Skype is now allowing users to pay for WiFi access in places that charge for WiFi, such as airports, using a service called Skype Access. This past weekend Skype sponsored free WiFi at 100,000 hotspots around the world to publicize the new service. Skype Access is designed to be an alternative to credit cards and the cumbersome task of typing in details and authenticating via login screen. It...
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Samsung introduced the I5700 (aka Galaxy Spica /Portal) last year when Android 1.5 operating system was available for manufacturers. Recently, Samsung announced that it is possible to update the I5700 with the Android 2.1 software. This is a valuable option for owners of the touch screen smartphone. If you get the Samsung I5700 with old Android software, is it worth the price? We decided to find o...
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We have a couple of videos for your entertainment today of the first smartphone from Nokia to carry a ‘capacitive’ touch screen, the S60 packing, Comes With Music, Nokia X6, with both videos lasting just over the five minute mark. The first video covers the Nokia X6 hardware and takes us through what the Nokia X6
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Philips has introduced in the Chinese market D900 smartphone, running Windows and intended for use in CDMA-networks.The model, made in monoblock form factor, is equipped with 2.8-inch touch screen TFT-display with a resolution of 240×320 pixels, 2-megapixel camera with a CM5 Vote
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iLounge reports that Apple has banned screen protectors from its retail and online stores. This will affect both cases and individual film packages from May. During its communications with the vendors, Apple has decided to remove both film-only solutions and
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The Android version of Fring got updated yesterday and the new version includes a new buddy list look, brand-new profile screen and the long-anticipated dialer, among other improvements. Download the new version here.
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