Apple just aired an iPhone teaser ad during the live Oscars broadcast today, the first one anywhere. In effect, they added several thousand gallons of lighter fluid to the already blazing conflagration of hype surrounding the release of the most anticipated gadget since the wheel. It's essentially a mash-up of clips of celebs in different movies and TV shows from the past and present saying "hello" on the various iterations of the phone through the years. Nice. Thanks for that, Apple. Now, could I want one even more? Sheesh.
See it here:
February 2007 Archives
This is HP’s smallest ever Pocket PC with integrated phone functionality. It comes with enough style that you wouldn’t be ashamed to flaunt it in public. Its diminutive size can be misleading: at closer inspection, it reveals its true colors. Running on the latest Windows Mobile 5.0 OS, it comes packed with your standard fare of Microsoft Mobile applications to keep you productive, entertained, and connected.
The rw6828 comes with Microsoft’s push email technology in addition to the usual email, SMS and MMS features of the device. The two-megapixel camera with flash can capture photos or video clips, which can then be emailed, beamed, or sent via MMS. Connectivity options include GPRS and EDGE in addition to Wi-Fi. The built-in FM radio requires the use of bundled wired earbuds which also act as antenna for the radio.
What's our verdict on the HP iPAQ rw6828? Read the full review in our December 2006 - January 2007 issue.
Still very much in the game
When I was handed a Treo 680 review unit with the screen protector applied so poorly that it rendered the touchscreen useless, I still managed to use the 680’s phone and SMS functions and many other Palm OS applications quite normally for a day, using only the hardware buttons.
It’s this exceptional level of integration of phone and PDA, hardware and software, that has kept Palm in the smartphone game, despite an aging operating system and a hardware system that has evolved relatively slowly
The good…
The most obvious feature is the new form factor, which is only marginally smaller than the Treo 650 if you go only by the specs. Because the antenna has been lopped off and more curves and beveled edges added, the 680 feels a lot smaller once you actually use it. It’s also lighter than the 650, and has more than doubled the available memory of the Treo 650.
Most of the other changes are really in the software, especially in the phone, messaging, browser, and picture and video applications. The most noteworthy change is the integration of the phone, contacts, favorites, and To Do screens into a single application that is much easier to use and navigate.
...And the bad? Read it on our December 2006 - January 2007 issue!
Let’s get it out of the way: the LG KG800 Chocolate Phone is not brown; it’s dark chocolate, so it’s black. So there. But black is beautiful, in this case. It’s made of ebony glass with glowing red lights, and stylish as anything we’ve seen lately. And it’s not just beautiful; it works great. Let’s say it outright now: The KG800 is one of the most unique slider phones to come out this year.
Definitely drool-worthy
It’s gloss and glamour the minute you pick it up, with its glassy black finish and smooth, protuberance-free surface. I often mistake the back for the front; when the phone is off, it’s just all black glass, and you can’t sometimes tell which way is up. Which isn’t a bad thing. The exceptionally bright and clear high-res screen and the red lights on the face actually made me ooh and aah the first time I turned it on.
You’d think it was heavy-looking the way it does, but it looks smaller and weighs very little in person compared to how it looks in the ads. The finish is impeccable and smooth, and the lack of anything to snag on makes it slightly easy to drop. The glossy finish is surprisingly scratch-resistantâ€
Mobile Philippines' February issue is out now with the lovely Iya Villania on the cover!
Check out the buzz gone real in Mobile's Breaking News featuring the iPhone. Enjoy our New & Notable's freshest and juiciest tech treats for the Month of Hearts. Wondering what's it like to marry your soul mate who also shares your passion for tech? Find out with our scoop on Iya Yotoko, TV's tech babe and Ditoy Aguila, sound guru. You can also check out LG's latest aural baby in the Editors' Pick of the Month. Curious about what makes geeks all mushy? Then read up on our Gadget Pairs features, and see some of the sweetest match-ups in the tech world. If you have money to occupy a portion of an armored truck, our Money is No Object section can help you decide with its take on the Goldvish phone. While you're at it, you can take your beau to a crash course on stock racing with the help of our MPH section. We also give you Mobile's first Opening Ceremonies with the 2nd Gen iPod Shuffle. When it comes to bringing along your preferred apps, check out our Step by Step article starring the ubiquitous flash drive! With Vista heaping up more exciting things, you can read up on the latest Vista mobility tips only in our Primer section. We also give you real-life testing of the latest mobile devices, and give you a peek into our featured local tech user groups.
Mobile Philippines is the only magazine specializing in personal electronic devices from phones to music players to laptops. For grab and go tech news, you can visit us at www.m-ph.com. Grab a copy now from newsstands for just 100 pesos!
Check out the buzz gone real in Mobile's Breaking News featuring the iPhone. Enjoy our New & Notable's freshest and juiciest tech treats for the Month of Hearts. Wondering what's it like to marry your soul mate who also shares your passion for tech? Find out with our scoop on Iya Yotoko, TV's tech babe and Ditoy Aguila, sound guru. You can also check out LG's latest aural baby in the Editors' Pick of the Month. Curious about what makes geeks all mushy? Then read up on our Gadget Pairs features, and see some of the sweetest match-ups in the tech world. If you have money to occupy a portion of an armored truck, our Money is No Object section can help you decide with its take on the Goldvish phone. While you're at it, you can take your beau to a crash course on stock racing with the help of our MPH section. We also give you Mobile's first Opening Ceremonies with the 2nd Gen iPod Shuffle. When it comes to bringing along your preferred apps, check out our Step by Step article starring the ubiquitous flash drive! With Vista heaping up more exciting things, you can read up on the latest Vista mobility tips only in our Primer section. We also give you real-life testing of the latest mobile devices, and give you a peek into our featured local tech user groups.
Mobile Philippines is the only magazine specializing in personal electronic devices from phones to music players to laptops. For grab and go tech news, you can visit us at www.m-ph.com. Grab a copy now from newsstands for just 100 pesos!
