0 BlackBerry Passport Already Sold Out On BlackBerry’s Website

By Gadget News | At 10:18 PM | Label : BlackBerry , Latest gadgets , Mobile phones , smartphone | 0 Comments

So earlier today BlackBerry officially announced the BlackBerry Passport. The handset has been pegged for a release on the 25th of September but according to reports, it seems that the handset has since been sold out on the official BlackBerry website, which would seem to hint at its popularity.

At the same time considering that BlackBerry had offered a $100 discount to early adopters, we guess everyone was looking to cash in on what seemed like a pretty good deal in which the phone was priced at $599, down from its suggest retail price of $699. We should also note that the phone also appears to be unavailable on Amazon at the moment.

However if you’d like to be informed of when it will become available again, you can leave your email address on BlackBerry or Amazon’s website, after which they will notify you when the handset comes back in stock. We can’t be sure how long this will take, but hopefully it won’t take too long.

No word on how many devices were available to begin with, but either way it looks like the BlackBerry Passport has turned out to be quite a hit, especially with its large display and its unique keyboard. So, have you placed your order for the BlackBerry Passport yet?
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Key Specs	Passport
Status	Released
Resolution	1440x1440
Display Diagonal	4.5"
Processor/Soc Name	Snapdragon 801 4-core 2.2 GHz
Max. Total Storage Capacity	160 GB
Megapixels	13 MP
Battery Capacity (mAh)	3450 mAh
Street Price	$600
Complete product data	BlackBerry Passport Full specs

0 Nokia Lumia 800 high-end big brother

By Gadget News | At 6:29 AM | Label : Latest gadgets , Mobile phones , Nokia , phones | 0 Comments

On a day that sees the Nokia Lumia 800 launch to expectant, and excited, Nokia fans, it's been reported that the head of Nokia France, Paul Amsellem, has let slip of a future higher-end Nokia Lumia handset.

Speaking with French paper, LesEchos, the Nokia boss was explaining how Nokia was hoping to boost its share of the French market to somwhere near its 2009 share of 25 per cent; currently the French Nokia smartphone market share stands at 16 per cent.

Whilst doing this, excitement clearly got the better of him, when he made an analogy of the Lumia 800 being like a BMW 5 series, and suggesting there will be a 7 series coming soon.

"It’s just the equivalent of the BMW 5 Series. We will soon have a full range with a Series 7 and Series 3."

Presumably the Series 3 comes in the guise of the Nokia Lumia 710.

There have been rumours flying around for a while regarding a third Nokia Lumia handset, called the Nokia Ace, and likely specs include a 4.3-inch AMOLED screen, 8-megapixel AutoFocus camera with Carl Zeiss lens, 1.4Ghz single core processor, HSPA+ connectivity for faster surfing and downloading, 16GB of storage and an 1800mAh battery.

From what we've seen of the Nokia Lumia 800, it's the screen that really stands out, so we're hoping that the larger screens size of this possible new Lumia doesn't affect the quality too much.

As a rather interesting aside Amsellem also confirmed that Nokia will have a tablet runningWindows 8 by June 2012. So Nokia is definitely planning on moving into the tablet market. This could be Nokia's big chance in producing a very stylish product that might attract a whole new customer base to a brand new OS.

Via: wmpoweruser.com Via: monwindowsphone.com

0 Nokia 900 turns up in developer video

By Gadget News | At 6:28 AM | Label : Latest gadgets , Mobile phones , new gadget , Nokia , phones | 0 Comments

The rumoured Nokia Ace, which should become the Nokia Lumia 900, looks to have had a speculative confirmation by way of an advert, targeting developers and attempting entice them to the new Nokia hardware and Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 OS.

The phone, that will be the big brother of the Nokia Lumia 800, looks to be pretty sleek with curved edges top and bottom and the screen looks big - big enough to confirm earlier reports of a 4.3-inch screen.

Other possible specs include an 8-megapixel AutoFocus camera with Carl Zeiss lens, 1.4Ghz single core processor, HSPA+ connectivity for faster surfing and downloading, 16GB of storage and an 1800mAh battery.

We have to say that the very fact we're writing rumour/pre-launch stories like this about Nokia is testament to its resurgence. The Lumia 800 is an excellent handset, so let's hope Nokia continues its form with the next in the series.

0 Samsung tops Apple in global smartphone sales

By Gadget News | At 2:40 AM | Label : HTC , iPhone , Mobile phones , phones , Samsung , smartphone | 0 Comments

Gadget News | Apps GadgetsSamsung has overtaken Apple in worldwide smartphone sales in Q3 2011. According to researchers Strategy Analytics, the South Korean company sold more than 10 million more devices than its nearest rival in the period from July to September.

With no new handset on sale, and customers tired of waiting for the iPhone 4S, Apple shifted 17.1 million devices globally in that quarter, giving it a 14.6 per cent market share, while Samsung sold 27.8 million smartphones, commanding a massive 23.8 per cent market.

Surprisingly, perhaps, Nokia was the third biggest smartphone supplier in Q3. Its sale were just shy of Apple's at 16.8 million, giving the Finnish company a 14.4 per cent share of the smartphone market, even before the Lumia 800, its first Windows Phone 7 handset, was announced.

The rest of the mobile phone manufacturers, including HTC, LG and Motorola, sold 55.3 million smartphones between them.

In total handset sales, including feature phones, Apple also fell behind, with Nokia topping the list with 27 per cent of the market, Samsung second with 22.6 per cent, LG third with 5.4 per cent, and Chinese manufacturer ZTE pipping the Cupertino giant with 4.7 per cent. With no new handset on offer, Apple only held 4.4 per cent worldwide market share.

Of course, not only will the successful launch of the iPhone 4S (more pre-orders than ever before) alter the landscape for Q4, but it must be remembered that Apple only releases one new device a year, while Samsung, while bolstered by excellent sales for the Galaxy S II, has many on the market, at a range of price points.

Perhaps the most surprising thing, therefore, is the absence of HTC in the top three.

What do you think is the reason behind Apple's slight dip? And why is HTC missing? Let us know in the comments below...

Via: bbc.co.uk

0 Dual SIM iPhone 4S with the Vooma Peel PG920

By Gadget News | At 2:38 AM | Label : iPhone , Mobile phones , phones , smartphone | 0 Comments

Gadget News | Apps Gadgets If you ever wanted to get some dual SIM action going on your iPhone 4, or iPhone 4S, now you can. But you're going to need to take the jailbreak plunge first.

The system is on offer thanks to the Vooma Peel PG920, a battery back up case that also has room for a regular sized SIM. Combined with the jailbreak-only Vooma app, you can then switch to use your secondary SIM card - essentially using your iPhone as a slave UI to the PG920's phone capabilities.

It's not a perfect system as yet, TechCrunch tried it out and said the interface is a little clunky, and it's only in pre-release stage at the moment.

The US-based site did describe it as "a very cool and clever hack" and one that "works without problems on any jailbroken iPhone" though.

In terms of looks, think along the same lines as the likes of the Mophie Juice Pack. Sure, you'd be adding a bit of bulk to your iPhone's skinny frame but you'll get a battery boost too, along with the added SIM functionality - handy if you're travelling abroad, or you're a drug dealer or an adulterer.

If you are interested in the Vooma Peel PG920, you can register your details on the company's website. Vooma states that the PG920 is FCC approved.

Via: techcrunch.com

0 TwelveSouth PlugBug rechargers your MacBook and iOS devices from a single power outlet

By Gadget News | At 6:04 AM | Label : laptops , Mobile phones , new gadget , phones | 0 Comments

Devices such as iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch can be easily charged via USB, but what if you’re travelling and you don’t have a USB port to charge your iOS device? Luckily for you and all the travelers out there, TwelveSouth has launched a new device called PlugBug.

PlugBug is a new device that allows you to charge your iOS device and a MacBook using only one wall outlet. If you’re a MacBook user, than you probably know how to the power brick allows you to adjust the cable size depending on your needs, well, PlugBug simply clips onto the power brick allowing you to attach any iOS device such as iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch for a recharge. As you can see, TwelveSouth PlugBug is perfect if you’re travelling, because you don’t have to carry any additional power plugs with you.

PlugBug is a useful little device, and it is available for order from TwelveSouth’s website for $35.

[via Ubergizmo]

0 Cyan Nokia Lumia 800 UK release Dec, pink coming early 2012

By Gadget News | At 9:37 PM | Label : Mobile phones , Nokia , phones | 0 Comments

The cyan Nokia Lumia 800 will be launching in the first week of December, while the pink version won’t be available in the UK until after Christmas sources familiar with the matter have told Pocket-lint.

We’ve always known that the cyan and pink versions of the Nokia Lumia 800 wouldn’t be with us on the 16 November launch day in the UK, however Pocket-lint can now confirm when exactly they will be launching in the UK.

According to a very trusted source, the cyan Nokia Lumia 800 will launch in the first week of December, two weeks after the official launch of the new phone, while the pink Nokia Lumia 800 will be in shops early 2012. Those hoping for a pink Nokia Christmas will have to wait a little longer it seems.

Earlier in the week Nokia confirmed to Pocket-lint that the black coloured Lumia 800 was still on schedule to launch on 16 November as planed and that it would be available via contract and SIM free via selected retailers.

Where you waiting for a pink or cyan coloured Lumia 800? Let us know in the comments below.

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0 Nokia HumanForm phone concept is mind-bending

By Gadget News | At 9:34 PM | Label : Mobile phones , Nokia , phones | 0 Comments

Back in October at the Nokia World expo, the Finnish phone giant demoed a new technology showing how the phones and tablets of the future could be bendy.

Called the Nokia Kinetic Device, the working prototype allowed users to control music and media by using different motions; bending forward with two hands zooms out of whatever is on screen for example, while twisting the top left hand corner away moved to the next menu item.

The Nokia HumanForm, which is another future tech idea from the Nokia Research Center, takes these ideas and runs with them in a number of directions never envisaged before.

There's no working prototype as of yet, the photos that we grabbed at Nokia World were of a mockup, but the objective of the project is to create a new type of mobile phone experience: a device that does away with a single dedicated screen and physical buttons and replaces these with an ubiquitous, everywhere, display and controls via taps, bends and gestures.

The phone will also be made to "fit" each of its users thanks to its jelly-type form.

Nokia describes it as: "A visionary solution beyond touchscreen and voice communication where technology becomes invisible and intuition takes over."

Mind-bending stuff. Well, ear-bending, at least.

 Via: conversations.nokia.com

0 White BlackBerry Bold 9900 hits Vodafone

By Gadget News | At 9:30 PM | Label : BlackBerry , Mobile phones , phones , Vodafone | 0 Comments

Vodafone has announced that it will be the exclusive UK stockist for the white BlackBerry Bold 9900.

It can't be just a ploy to stick the boot in on Apple fanboys any longer as the Cupertino collective seems to have cracked the white handset debacle that blighted it for so long, so it must be that smartphone users have a genuine fetish for their devices all dressed up in white.

BlackBerry, of course, loves taking its handsets to a paler shade - we've seen the colour toned down for the white BlackBerry Torch and the white BlackBerry Bold 9780, amongst others, in the past and now it's the 9900's turn.

Like the original black version (and the pimped up gold version too) the 9900 blanc is 10.5mm thick and packs a 1.2GHz processor, BlackBerry 7 OS, a QWERTY keyboard and touchscreen controls, and also boasts NFC capabilities.

It has a 2.8-inch display, with a 640x480 resolution that sits above the QWERTY and has 8GB of internal storage - expandable by 40GB with microSD. The camera is a 5-megapixel one with 720p video shooting features.

It's available for free on £39, 24-month price plans where you'll get 1000 minutes, unlimited texts and 750MB of mobile data.