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Cell Phones Reversing Alzheimer’s & Not Just Fighting It?
Jan 10th
Study Finds That Mice With Alzheimer’s Saw Reversed Effects After Exposure to Cell Phone Frequencies
What Does This Mean For The Rest of Us?
No one is really sure as of yet. Although these studies were conducted in a scientific manner at Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) by University of Florida researchers, and the study was published int the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, everyone must remember that the mice who showed the promising results didn’t actually have Alzheimer’s. Well, not really, anyway. The mice, according to E Science News, “…most of which were genetically altered to develop beta-amyloid plaques and memory problems mimicking Alzheimer’s disease as they aged.” They also stated some of the mice were “non-demented” so as to maintain a control group. Researchers claim they have isolated the effects of “…cell phone exposure on memory from other lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise.”
What ’s the Deal?
The study which took the genetically altered Alzheimer’s induced mice and exposed them to electromagnetic waves similar to the ones we are exposed to when we hold a cell phone up to our heads when we are talking. This was done to both young adult mice, who did not yet have the Alzheimer’s yet, but would have and will (or maybe not, if the study proves to be true and for real) when they grow old, and also to mice who already were displaying symptoms of memory loss, he main sign of Alzheimer’s disease. This was also conducted with the control group.
And the Verdict Was?
Apparently, the “unexpected results’ as they are calling it in the mice, have the researchers in a tizzy. They have “…concluded that electromagnetic field exposure could be an effective, non-invasive and drug-free way to prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease in humans,” and are now working on more research including using different frequencies and strengths of these electromagnetic waves, all the while hoping for better effects on cognitive memory and faster result overall.
I must say, while I think research on mice has helped save millions of lives and will continue to do so, and I do agree that non-invasive experiments are much better than others, I think we all need to remember, befor taking what the researchers say at face value, they INDUCED Alzheimer’s in those mice. They injected them with the gene or chemical to make them develop Alzheimer’s and induced it in some mice who otherwise would have never had gotten it. They were all made to get the disease.
What then of the results of those mice who would have gotten it naturally? How do these researchers know the mice would react the same way if they had developed the disease in a natural way? How will they know if it will work in a natural environment if they have to tested it yet? And what then of the surely upcoming tests on humans? Will researchers induce Alzheimer’s in humans as well?
What if they take this experiment and use it on humans only to find out the injection somehow mixed with the electromagnetic frequencies to produce altered results? Why don’t they find mice with the disease, who have naturally gotten it, to test? Only then will they have true results and can claim a possible reversal and prevention…
So, it comes to this: Studies show reduced effects of Alzheimer’s in mice as well as reversal of memory loss… But are these studies for real, or do they exist because they induced the Alzheimer’s? We will surely never know. For now, they are just kidding themselves…
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Will Apple Customers Finally Get to Take Decent Night Shots With Next Gen iPhone?
Jan 10th
Or Will iPhone Stay in the Smartphone Dark Ages?
Maybe Apple Is Getting the Hint…
In a World Where smartphones’ cameras are growing larger almost every time a new phone comes out, and with the current unofficial standard size of cameras being 5 megapixel, the Apple iPhone’s 3.2 megapixel camera is starting to look a bit outdated in the face of Android, it’s main competitor, as well as the Palm line of smartphones. Not only that, but iPhone users have never been allowed a nighttime photo shoot session, either. Well, no.. That’s wrong, they can, but the photo’s look grainy and very low-quality as compared to the surprisingly high-quality of the day time photos.
Rumor has it Apple may have finally gotten the hint that iPhoners who have tried to stay loyal might not anymore. Rumor also has it Apple has ordered up a whole slew of LED Flashes from Philips’ Lumileds Lighting sector, a well known electronics giant. And yet another says the iPod Touch will be sporting a brand new camera feature, complete with flash, as well.
More Improvements On The Way?
According to AppleInsider.com, the Cupertino-based company had decided to finally look at trying to focus on other enhancements to the iPhone to maintain it’s customer satisfaction quota, however the updates were limited to just an updated Image Sensor to capture 1.1 megapixel more than it already does and improvements to its software technology version 3.0, which apparently took clearer and a bit more detailed pics, according to a article by AppleInseder.com in May. The Software apparently offers better quality motion pics and dim light (cloudy day) shoots too.
Why the Switch Finally? Let’s Take a Look.
So the upcoming Next Generation iPhones and iPod Touches will be getting 5 megapixel cams, complete with LED flash.
With the rise of the people taking pictures on impulse, such as when they are out and about, who is going to want to have to lug a hefty camera around with them as a separate piece of equipment? And even though the new digital’s are getting smaller and lighter, it still amounts to an extra piece of equipment to have to carry around and not forget to take back home with them. When a person has a decent camera built into their smartphone, as most do ow, they are much happier and much more spontaneous when it comes to taking pictures. Lets face it, the customer wants a decent camera built in. And they have started going to the “next guy” to get it, meaning Android (Nexus One and Droid) and Palm’s Pre, even though the camera is not 5 megapixel, it still has a LED Flash with the rest of them.
What’s the Verdict?
How long did Apple think they were going to get away with not having to shell out the cash to give the customers what they want? iPhoners have Been shouting for a better camera with a flash for a long time, like ever since the iPhone came out. It’s almost like Apple is punishing them for something… But you would also think that for it’s price, the 3rd Generation would come with such basic features as a better camera and LED flash, as they are pretty much standard equipment these days. Now maybe if Apple actually does something about the flash thing, they might want to concentrate on their reception a little more, as I heard a rumor that it wasn’t actually AT&T’s fault but that of the iPhone…
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Samsung’s i5700 Galaxy Spica Revisited-The US Debut
Jan 10th
After Its November Release in Europe
What’s the Deal?
The Samsung i5700 Galaxy Spica was finally announced on January 6 2010 for its official US debut at the 2010 CES, along with two other smartphones touted as International Phones. Originally released in Europe in November of ‘09, the Spica, and covered here on Youserblog.com, it is the first Android based smartphone to support the Divx file extension, will now run it’s course here in the US. It has the same specs as the European version, but now it seems to look outdated, as the resolution isn’t as great as it could be and there are bigger and better Android phones on the market.
Recap: What’s Under the Hood?
Well, it still has a very quick little 800 Mhz processor, absolutely necessary for running the DivX videos. It also comes with a 1500 mAh battery for long life, also needed for powering the DivX videos. The Touchscreen is still the same size as the European version as well. It is a 3.2″ TFT capacitive touchscreen with 320×480 resolution and also has a 3 megapixel camera with auto focus.
The only thing that wasn’t mentioned in the last post about the Spica was the memory. It has an internal memory capacity of 180 MB and a microSD card slot for expandable memory up to 32Gb. Otherwise the Bluetooth is sill 2.1 and it still has GPS and just like all Android based phones, this one being the Cupcake version 1.5, it has a fully functioning HTML capable web browser built in.
And as usual, just as was reported with the European debut, no pricing is available as of yet. I wonder why they keep doing that to us? Anyway, it will support the UMTS 900/2100MHz bands as well as EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900MHz bands.
The Other Samsung Phones Announced @ CES
The Corby and the Corby Pro were also announced at the CES on January 6 for their debut in the US. The Corby and the CorbyPro are both very similar, but with the CorbyPro coming with a few more features than the plain Corby, of course.
The Corby, which was built for the younger generations, and was first released back in September and touted as the CorbyTXT by Samsung, has a 2.8″ QVGA Touchscreen with a 2 megapixel camera, dedicated Quick Launch buttons on its face for the camera, the music player and for the messaging application and also has a 3.5 mm jack for listening to music. And, because it is the CorbyTXT, it comes with a full QWERTY on the face of the phone.
The CorbyPro is very much similar to the CorbyTXT but with more features, of course, such as SDPA, Wi-Fi, a 3MP camera with digital zoom, a sliding QWERTY keyboard, where on the CorbyTXT, the keyboard was not a slider. The Pro version also offers inter-changeable back covers, one black and the others with a bold print on them.
It has a built in internal memory of 100 Mb and a microSD slot for an expandable card of up to 32 Gb. It oly has a battery of Li – Ion, 960 mAh, but the talk and standby times are good. Talk time is a little over 8 hours with 500 hours of standby.
And the Verdict Is?
It was just a matter of time before some really great phones made it to the US. And, although I have been saying it for a long time how I wish some gret phones would make their way to the states and now it would appear hat I ahve my wish on the matter. A good phone finally coming to the US is a Godsend.
I like the CorbyTXT, but of course I would, I use TXT messaging services quite a bit that I have unmistakable callouses on my thumbs…
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LG Press Release Continued: The LG Lotus Elite-The Lotus 2 Not a Concept Anymore!
Jan 8th
The Lotus Elite: Formerly Known as the Lotus 2
What’s the Deal With the Concept of the LG Lotus Elite?
The deal is that it is not just a concept anymore. And it looks just like the pics in the wild have depicted it to be. In the same press release that announced the LG Rumor Touch, the successor to the LG Rumor, a messaging class smartphone, it was announced that the LG Lotus Elite, once known as the Lotus 2, will be released on the 10th of January.
And again, according to Sprint’s senior vice president of product development, the LG Lotus Elite “…will give consumers the latest in touch screen technology to keep them in touch while on-the-go.” and will “…provide access to the latest in wireless technology with a flair for style on America’s most dependable network!” The Lotus Elite in particular: “…helps customers express their individual personality with its unique square shape and tattoo design; and our award-winning Sprint One Click user interface also makes it quick and easy for customers to move through the product applications.”
What is the Sprint One Click?
The Sprint One Click has won the “Good Design of the Year Award”at the German IF awards, for it’s design of the user interface, which is interactive and for it’s unique design and it also gives users one click access to personalization of the home screen and the ability to select and organize “one-click access to features and content, such as text messaging, Google search, Sprint Navigation, email, favorite Web sites, music and social networking,” according to the press release. The users of one-click will also have the ability to scroll through a customizes home screen menu which is a carousel style menu which then provides information about each particular feature, instantly. An example is given as: “…when a customer with text messaging on their home screen scrolls to that feature, he or she will see the number of new messages received. A single click takes the user directly to the feature selected.”
The LG Lotus Elite: What’s Under the Hood?
The LG Lotus Elite has all of the same features a the original Lotus, one of Sprint’s most popular messaging phones, but comes with many feature enhancements as well. The biggest enhancement, which makes this Lotus the cream of the crop, is he Dual QVGA touchscreen feature, both measuring 2.4″ and offering such features as dedicated carousel menu shortcuts. These include some for popular Social networking sites, such as Facebook, Twitter and Google Search, and access to email, voice mail, text and SMS messaging on another. The greatest part of the whole thing? The Lotus Elite does not need to be open to access these features! That’s the whole point of the placement of the outside touchscreen. It does everything the touchscreen on the inside does, without ever having to open it. That’s sweet! And although the display on the outside takes up most of the physical area available, it’s worth it.
Some other features include a 2 megapixel camera and camcorder, located on the hinge of the phone, full QWERTY keyboard on the inside, Google Search, the One Click menu features, EV-DO Rev. 0, GPS with Sprint Navigation, access to Sprint broadband services like Sprint TV, and a music player. It will be available on January 10th, at $99 with a 2 year contract with Sprint and a $50 mail in rebate.
And the Verdict Is
You gotta love the “Concept Phones.” But, rumors had it the Lotus lite would be released in the first quarter of this year, and Sprint has kept its word this time. This phone, most known for it’s square flip design, I think will do very well. FOr whatever reason, the sales defied the odds when it came to the first Lotus, with people thinking it wouldn’t catch on. But apparently it has as it was then released with DTV available… I think people should just have faith in the unique, instead of bashing their need to be different and unconventional, which is what makes the phone so successful in the first place. It just might be a revolution in the smartphone world. Maybe others will come our from other manufacturers, given that this one seems to have done so well…
Don’t knock it if you haven’t tried it, my mother used to say…
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LG Press Release: The Rumor Touch Not a Rumor Anymore
Jan 8th
The Rumor Touch is Real & Release Date Imminent
The LG Rumor Touch-What’s the Deal?
It was announced @CES on the 7th of January during an LG Press Release that pre-registration for the Rumor Touch would begin that day at on the website of the carrier to be lucky enough to have it: Sprint!
According to the press release, the LG Rumor Touch, the successor to the original LG Rumor, which made its debut in 2007 and is one of Sprint’s most popular messaging phones, is a touch based, message oriented fashionable smartphone which will be available for release at sometime in the first quarter, although pricing and availability would be announced at later date for the Rumor Touch. However, it is known the Rumor Touch will be available in blue at first than come in more colors at a later date as the device catches on. According to Sprint’s senior vice president, Kevin Peckingham, the LG Rumor TOuch: “…will give consumers the latest in touch screen technology to keep them in touch while on-the-go. ”
Feature Rich? Apparently So…
The Press release is calling the Rumor Touch “Feature rich” with a 3′ WQVGA touchscreen and a 2 megapixel camera and camcorder, a microSD slot expandable up to 32 GB, Google Search built in, 3G capabilities, Sprint’s EUDO Rev. 0 Network, GPS and a host of Sprint services such as Sprint Navigation, TV, Music, and Mobile Email as well as a personal and corporate feature rich calendar.
They also say customers have instant access to update Facebook statuses right from the phone and can upload pics to Photobucket as well as “use the GPS to find the coolest hangouts.” Enough said-
And the Verdict Is?
The LG Rumor Touch is a nice successor to the Rumor, although aside from the touchscreen, the only changes made seem to be the addition og the 3G, which in itself I suppose justifies the new release. I guess the Rumor fanatics can now be up-to-date and message while int eh modern world and on the go, right? They say it will be available in the first quarter, right? SO isn’t thaty where we are now? The first quarter of 2010… So where is it?
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The Lenovo LePhone-Another Great Phone Headed to China
Jan 7th
With No Plans to Hit the US Market
Another Android Mod for China
Just announced at The 2010 CES: The Lenovo LePhone A Mash-up of Android, Palm & iPhone, to hit the Chinese market.
Just like many of the phones we have seen go off to China, the Lenovo LePhone is based on the Android 2.1 OS. It will, however, be a modified version in order have the ability to offer up the 3G and WiFi services on the Chinese WCDMA band. Any phones wishing to offer these advanced services must allow the modifications to the OS so it is compatible with the Chinese network because of a long standing ban on the services.
Unfortunately, allowing the modifications means one huge Android based service will not be present when the LePhone is finally released… The Android Market. As a matter of fact, the LePhone is restricted greatly in this area as the phone is not compatible at all for applications of any kind.
What LePhone DOES Have
Well, like I mentioned, it is a watered down adapted version of the Android 2.1 OS, made compatible for use with the WCDMA network in China. Because LePhone follows the Chinese rules, it will offer 3G and WiFi services. It is also compatible with on-screen widgets instead of applications.
On the inside it will have the much talked about Qualcomm 1Gb Snapdragon Processor along with all the rest of the usual smartphone offerings such as Bluetooth, GPS, Camera, and more. In fact, this phone sports two cameras, one on the front for Video and one on the back for still shots. The Photo cam is a 3 megapixel with LED flash. This dual cam setup is nothing new to China, as it is seen on all the knock-offs that come out of the country. Maybe other countries will catch on…
The Physical aspects of the phone : It is only 12 mm thick and 60mm wide, making it for one of the thinnest phones around. It also has a 3.5mm jack and no buttons at all. Not even touch sensitive keys but instead relies on a Palm WebOS like touch sensitive interface. And it also has a Palm inspired card view task manager and an iPhone inspired on-screen menu. The display size is 3.7″ and is an AMOLED display with am impressive 800×480 resolution, great for the Video and the Camera.
And the Verdict Is?
I think some of the best phones make it to China. It’s a shame, though, the Android and any other OS must be modified just to run certain modern and much used services. This modification limits greatly what a pone can do on the Chinese network. Oh well, did we really think a communist country would allow all the great things we have without making it their own? Of course they are going to limit what the products they offer can do, they don’t want their people knowing there is a better world out here…
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Cool K07: A Knock-off of the Knock-off of the Palm Pre
Jan 6th
Real Palm Pre Competition
The Palm Pre-So Good Everyone Wants to Knock it Off
The first knock-off of the Pre was great. But this new one seems to be a bit better in the features department PLUS is a dead ringer for the Pre. Makes me wonder two things… First: Why doesn’t everyone have one of these? And second: Why didn’t Palm do it first?
“Pre” History
The Palm Pre has become somewhat of a miracle smartphone. The first with the new WebOS, one of the more powerful smartphone operating systems, but very easy to use, the Pre still gets high marks and is still considered to be the best contender as an iPhone killer. It has all the great things a smartphone should have, in just the right proportions. A 3.1 TFT capacitive Touchscreen with 320*480 resolution and multi-touch capabilities, Audio/video playback, GPS, WiFi, stereo Bluetooth 2.1, 3 megapixel camera with LED flash and a full QWERTY sliding keyboard. It also has many other basic features.
The Cool K07-The Newest Knock-Off
The Cool K07 has all that, just in different proportions-a little smaller to be exact. The K07 has a 2.8 touchscreen with 240*320 resolution, dual camera-one 2.1 megapixel camera with LED flash for still pictures and the other for video, so of course it has Audio/Video playback with the tested video resolution at 1600*1200 MAX. It also has Bluetooth, GPS, and a full QWERTY keyboard as well.
But the real features is what the K07 has that the Pre doesn’t. An analog TV, an FM radio plus a scheduler that can turn itself on and off with a built in scheduler, an E-Book reader, dual SIM cards and dual standby, TF internal memory of 19.5Mb and it supports external TF memory card up to 8G.
And the Verdict Is?
Why is it that the Chinese always have the good stuff? It seems as if all the Chinese Knock-offs have some extra features that work great and that everyone else wishes they had on the original phones. I am hoping that with these knock-offs maybe the manufacturers of the originals will get the hint and start adding these cool features. Granted it’s only an analog TV, but it’s a TV on demand that you can use to watch your favorite shows when they come on. No more missing or having to record, or having to Bit Torrent it later on. You can watch what you want when you want.
Plus, this one looks exactly like a Pre, it’s just a little smaller of a display and camera size. And you get all this for a little less money too. Yes, the originals are usually better, but in the case fo the Cool K07, I have to wonder if this is still a true thing… There is still a manufacturer’s warranty in most cases when you purchase a knock-off new, so I don’t see what the problem is. I honestly wish I could get my hands on one.
Info via Solomobi.comand
PhoneArena.com
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THe info about the Cool K07 is from Solomobi.com.
The Year of the Tablet is Here! HINT: It’s Not Made Of Hot Air
Jan 5th
But it’s Not From Apple!
There’s a New Tablet Player on the Horizon
And the name? HTC-With the help of Google, of course. With the new lineup of Android phones on its way this year, HTC has apparently decided they like Google products enough to use them for more gadgets-namely an HTC Tablet powered by Chrome OS. It looks as HTC & Google will be making an announcement, complete with a working prototype of the HTC competitor to the iSlate-the as of yet still non-existent Apple version of the tablet-at the upcoming 2010 CES about the device and Smartmouth reports that HTC and Google “…has several working models of a touch tablet, including one model based on the new Google Chrome Operating System…”
I’s a Real Tablet-What’s Under the Hood?
Well, some are based with the Android, and another with the Chrome OS, so from that standpoint alone, it will be fast. Combine those with a Qualcomm processor, and you’ve got yourself a lightening fast tablet. It is also said the HTC tablet will incorporate new Adobe software as well, something an Apple device would never have the pleasure of having. Poor Apple, they know what they are missing, yet don’t care what the customers want… But more on that below.
The iSlate Rumor
Over the last 10 years or so, and more so in the last 2 years, the rumors have been flying heavily about an Apple Tablet in the works. The problem is, however, the rumors have yet to see even a patent or an FCC approval. In most cases when rumors start making the rounds, one of those two things usually see he light of day within a few months. But, with the tablet supposedly in the works from Apple, neither of these things have even been heard of.
Yet most people and analysts believe an Apple tablet to be on its way for this quarter of 2010. Some news outlets, analysts and bloggers have even put a price on the non-existent tablet, stating it to be affordable-very unprofessional in my eyes. What is it, an affordable piece of air? Well, yes, that is all it is at this point.
But, what I want to know is what is the iSlate going to be good for? Lets talk about Adobe Flash and Apple… Not allowing flash is part of the iPhone TOS! Clause 3.3.2 of the iPhone SDK TOS agreement specifically states: (Directly from PDF of TOS via Wired Magazine)
“…an Application may not itself install or launch other executable code by any means, including without limitation through the use of a plug-in architecture, calling other frameworks, other APIs or otherwise. No interpreted code may be downloaded and used in an Application except for code that is interpreted and run by Apple’s Published APIs and built-in interpreter(s).”
WTF?!?! That is censorship and complete non-sense if you ask me. Apple is just being a bit old-fashioned. I mean, I really don’t understand how the iPhone does so well if there is no Flash support… Anyway, back to the supposed HTC tablet-that DOES have flash support. How does Apple expect to keep iSlate customers when they now know they will never be able to access 90% of the internet? What the Hell is an iSlate going to be good for? Just to have the Apple name around and be seen as an upper-class citizen? I don’t think so…
The Real Reason for the Tablet
Advertising and Marketing-that’s it! Until Apple even asks for approval from the FCC for the tablet, it shouldn’t be speculated so damn much. There will never be one if there isn’t by now. It’s all just a play on advertising. Every time tablet rumors fly, stocks jump and soar through the roof. And with the recession, of course there are more rumors. It’s the only thing keeping them alive! Why does no one see that?
At Least the HTC “Tablet-to-Be” is Real
I mean, at least HTC has a prototype! No one has even seen so much as a single part, or officially drawn blueprint of the tablet form Apple, have they? Nope! Not a one. HTC has a few working prototypes to boast, and they will at the up-coming conference, rightfully so. So I say forget Apple, and see the rumors for what they are. Just another way for Apple to milk more money out of its customers-without even selling them anything!
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With 2009 Gone What Are Predictions for 2010-What Will the Year Bring?
Jan 2nd
But First: An Overview of 2009
THE Year for Great Mobile Tech
2009 was THE year of Mobile Technology in general. Between Smartphones, Netbooks, Tablets and anything else mobile tech related, 2009 was a great year for mobile tech. The way smartphones took over is a great feat in itself. The Netbook was supposed to take off and it did-at first. But it didn’t gain the ground it was supposed to. Then came the 7″ Netbook and that was where the consumer drew the line in mobile technology and its getting smaller. I mean, who in their right mind is going to want such a small computer? For something better, you might as well get the XP Phone-when it finally comes out anyway… At least it would be worth its smallness.
So 2009 being the year of mobile tech, it makes sense that smartphones took over the world. The battle between iPhone and Android-any Droid phone-took off. And it is still going strong. And now with the upcoming release of the Google Phone-The Nexus One-it remains to be seen if iPhone will finally die, or if Google is just a lot of hot air trying to masquerade as something bigger than it really is. Android as w hole, or as a separate being, so to speak could really be the iPhone killer, but not as the Nexus One. There is nothing good enough-or different enough-about it to compete where others have failed to do so.
So What Will 2010 Bring?
Well, so far as the world knows, it’s supposed to be bringing us many things. Here is my take on a few that are supposed to be out in the first quarter of 2010.
It’s hard to say , really. People are adamant the Apple Tablet will appear, finally, but I don’t think so. Think about this, how many years have people and analysts alike been saying the Apple Tablet is “On its way” or “Apple Tablet Imminent?” It’s been a promise-No a threat- by Apple for over a decade and has yet to materialize. Doesn’t anyone get it? Or am I the only one who sees the promises and failures to release-or even announce-the tablet, for what it really is? A marketing ploy a diversion of something bigger and better. Or that is what it looks like anyway. Just look at all the hype and excitement over something that does not even exist. And then take a look at how much money is being made off of the rising stocks every time someone even whispers the words Tablet or iSlate or iblah blah.. It doesn’t matter what the word is, but it doesn’t exist and probably never will. Give it a rest already!
The Google Phone will not be everything it says it’s going to be. That’s a given already. It hasn’t even been released yet and people are moving on to bigger and better things. If it was all that it was cracked up to be then they wouldn’t have given in to the subsidized plan crap that is T-Mobile and all the rest of the carriers with their contracts for a free or reduced price smartphone. If the Google Phone was really special, it would have been a straight up unlocked phone. Period. No gimmicks, no marketing ploys, just the great power that is Google and Android. But it’s not, and may never be.
Windows Mobile 6.5.3-Probably the biggest joke of the smartphone world coming. What should have been a great half point release (6.5) was an utter failure, making Vista look like an angel. So what could this new one on the horizon have to offer, unless it’s gonna fix all the past mistakes? Nothing. Enough said. They should have put their efforts into WinMo 7 instead of 6.5m then maybe the screw-ups would have only been half as bad.
The Final Word & The Verdict Is?
This year is already looking like a failure. With all the mobile tech coming out in the first quarter, it's surprising that this is all we have to look forward to. It is disappointing, really. With the greatest technological minds in the world working for these aforementioned companies, it is really sad and surprising that they can't do any better. So, I have pretty much given up hope for he first half of the year, and I hope the second half will be better, but as of now, it doesn't look like it. I mean, with all the hype going into the products mentioned above, it doesn't look like anything else is going to happen i these areas.
The only thing I can see happening that will blow people away is the iPhone making it to another carrier. Just not the one that everyone thinks it will. We all think it will be T-Mobile or Verizon, but I am not getting that vibe. I think it will be more like Sprint, maybe. I mean, the irony would be the iPhone jumping form one crappy network to another, wouldn't it? It would be just like Apple to do something like that, wouldn't it…
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