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  Samsung’s SCH-W760 infrared video calling phone has finally been added to Samsung Korea’s product page. The features are the same from the last time we heard – it sports a 2.8-inch WQVGA AMOLED screen, 7.2Mbps HSDPA, S-DMB, 3MP camera with flash, Infrared Video Telephony (IRVT), microSD slot up to 8GB storage, music player and [...]

  Despite the fact that SCEA has already turned down this rumor, the features mentioned are highly plausible since its an iconic point zero (x.0) update. VG247 got the meaty details who claim that the PS3 firmware 3.0 will be a completely new system akin to Xbox 360’s NXE. The new features that will be [...]

  Samsung is now sampling its 45nm application processor that aims to give more performance at lower power and cost for future consumer electronic devices. The S5P6440 uses CMOS process technology and is based on the ARM11 microarchitecture. The processor is based on ARM1176 CPU core that is able to run at a clock speed [...]

  A new netbook from Samsung surfaced over the weekend that will be its first offering powered by Nvidia ION platform. The NP-N510-KA02UK was leaked by a couple of retailers that also gave an early hint about the specifications and its price. According to it, the N510 netbook will have an LED back11.6-inch screen, 1.66GHz [...]

  Yes, fellas they did it. After confirming the exploit a couple of days back, they managed to jailbreak the device. However, don’t get your hopes high to get this solution anytime soon because they are holding it back to keep Apple off the exploit that could enable them to patch and close the jailbreak [...]

  We got in touch with Microsoft India who shared some details on Windows 7′s upgrade and tentative pricing for the Indian region. Though they did not disclose the exact pricing of all the versions, they did reveal few things that could make India users happy. The Win 7 SKU lineup for India: Windows 7 [...]

  Why not, Microsoft? When you hit nicely with the netbook crowd with Windows 7, why not give them one more reason to love you? I am sure many netbook users will appreciate to have an OS copy on a USB flash drive that boots and installs a hassle free upgrade. Go ahead MS. Don’t [...]

  Buffalo will be launching a new line of portable drive that will add style as well some nifty features. The Ministation Metro, an easy to remember name for its HD-PXU2 line brings an attached USB cable that flushes on the side of the enclosure. The drives also has rubbery outline on the bottom for [...]

  With 624MHz CPU, 128MB RAM, 3.2-inch touchscreen and other nifty features, a lot of hackers felt Omnia’s prowess was being wasted with Windows Mobile 6.1 and thus, they have initiated a project called the Andromnia – to install Android OS on Omnia. The goal is still faraway but a major step realizing their goal [...]

  Verizon has announced Ozone which is its modified variant of HTC Snap. The smartphone runs on Windows Mobile 6.1 and brings support for services like VZ Navigator, Visual Voice Mail, IM and Email. On the hardware front, Ozone gives the power of 3G, Wi-Fi, 2MP camera, A-GPS and a huge capacity 1500mAh battery. Verizon [...]

  When most of the mobile companies have their own proprietary3D UI, why should Pantech be left behind. This is why they have launched TruEmotion which by the looks of it, does not look as appealing as other interfaces but will pave way for future touchscreen Pantech devices. The first phone to grace TruEmotion will [...]

  UPDATE: Best Buy page is live. Take out your credit cards because Microsoft Store and Amazon have started taking preorders for Windows 7. On the other hand, if Best Buy is your preferred retailer, you might have to wait for some time because their preorder page is not yet live. With 58% and 50% [...]

  Good news for iPhone 3GS users waiting for the unlock. The iPhone Dev team has found the 24Kpwn exploit in the bootrom of 3GS which could allow them to jailbreak and possibly unlock the device. Keep your fingers crossed because you may get it sooner than expected since the exploit is similar to what [...]

  Microsoft is shy to share the full details of Zune HD, which leaves us to believe the rumors who in every few days share some juicy facts about the promising PMP. Here’s a new one again throwing some light on its release date and the supposed storage. The early report claimed a September 5 [...]

  Microsoft has released the full pricing details of Windows 7 that will make its way out on October 22. Windows 7 will basically be up for grabs in three ways – by way of preorder, upgrade and full retail version. The preorder is the best option if you’re desperately looking for an upgrade to [...]