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The Aspen is the latest GreenHeart mobile phone from Sony Ericsson, and another to be blessed with a tree-related name.  GreenHeart, as you may know, is the manufacturer’s range of mobile phones with ‘green’ aspirations, coming as they do in minimal packaging with CD-based manuals and complete with eco-friendly, low-consumption chargers. Up until now, the GreenHeart phones have been regular candybars or sliders – the Elm, Hazel and Naite for example – but the Aspen has both a touchscreen and a QWERTY keyboard, plus plenty of other great features: 2.4″ 240

Mobile phone design researcher Fabian Hemmert has decided to ask an interesting question: how can we move mobile phones out of the realm of digital and into the physical world? Now you might be thinking that your mobile phone is already a physical, tangible item. It is, technically.

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Living, Breathing, Shape-Shifting Mobile Phone

Apple achieved its all-time best quarterly results for its fiscal first quarter of 2010 with the help of huge sales of its iconic iPhone smartphones and Mac laptops during the holiday shopping season. The company sold a total of 8.7 million iPhones during the three-month period ended December 26. Although falling short of Wall Street’s expectation of 9 million handsets, the shipments more than doubled from the same quarter last year

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iPhone’s Strong Sales Bring Apple’s Best Quarterly Profit

Virgin Media’s upcoming bundle will traumatise teenagers: they’re offering unlimited landline calls to mobile phones.  Of course both phones have to be Virgin, making this an “all-or-nothing” deal designed to take over your entire array of phones.While it’s advertised with all kinds of advantages, it’s obvious that this is meant to make money off worried mothers.  The most common combination of “has a landline” and “wants to call mobile phones really frequently” is worried parents, constantly checking up on their precious snowflake (while said snowflake has a phone of their own and is out late at an unknown location.)  But the first few conversations on the new connection could be strained by how the parent forced the kid to replace their phone with a Virgin model.

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Samsung’s currently working overtime to gain territory in the low-end touchscreen market. After immense success with the Genio, the Koreans look set to release yet another middle of the road dominator. Daily Mobile has come across the latest Samsung trooper, the Monte and it looks as though it may almost be ready to hit the front line

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The Samsung Monte (S5620) Steps Out

In two weeks time, Mobile World Congress, the most important mobile phone show of the year starts in Barcelona and here we have one of the first new product leaks ahead of that time.  Samsung is the manufacturer in question and the phone is the Android-based Galaxy 2. For once, we have a relatively comprehensive feature list too: 3.7″ AMOLED touchscreen.

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Samsung’s Galaxy 2 Leaked Ahead of MWC

It’s sometimes difficult to believe that a service which initially failed to catch on could become so widely used.  When SMS was introduced back in the mid-90s, very few messages were sent as the take-up of 2G GSM mobile phones was slow.  In fact, I recall selling phones such as the Motorola 7200 and discussing the benefits of digital over analogue, of which SMS was one, and almost no-one caring!  ‘Surely voice is the future of communication,’ I would hear, ‘and not a message limited to 140 characters?’ The Mobile Data Association’s latest report paints a very different picture to the indifference seen at its launch, as they quote a total of 96.8 billion SMS messages were sent during 2009 in the UK alone!  This figure is up from 2008’s total of 78 billion and up again over the 56 billion sent in 2007. The report also shares some Christmas Day and New Years Eve 2009 figures.  A mere 441 million messages were sent on the 25th of December, a drop in the ocean compared to the 874 million sent on over New Years Eve and Day!  The average 265 million sent each day puts these figures into perspective. Do you use SMS as an alternative to calling someone?  Is it the cost, the simplicity or the convenience that makes you do this, or another reason entirely?  Let us know in the comments! Post from Dial-a-Phone, UK’s no

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U Still Love Txt! SMS Messages Still Going Strong

The Bluetooth headset market is one of the most severely affected industries amid the economic recession. In the face of declining consumer demand, headset manufacturers are working on more innovative designs to make the products a hit again. As pointed out by market analyst firm IMS Research, although the industry got off a flying start by shipping over 40 million units within the first four years, there has been a slump of around 20 to 30 percent in the number of Bluetooth headsets sold over the past year.

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Consumers Desire Bluetooth Headsets with More Stylish and Innovative Design

Technology is responsible for everything good that ever happened.  Never mind the iPhone in your pocket, Michelangelo would never have had time to paint the Sistine Chapel if he’d had to hunt-and-gather his food every day, and without the advance of tools Mozart would have composed his concertos arranged for Grunt and Banging Rocks. Unfortunately not every use of human ingenuity is really useful, ingenious, or – if you apply a lower intelligence limit to the species – even “human.” 1.

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DaP Dumbass Devices

Images of the BlackBerry Magnum have been floating around for a while, now it has been spotted on video, confirming previous suspicions – that it will feature both a hardware QWERTY keyboard and touchscreen. It was way back in May 09 when rumours first emerged on GSM Arena about a device codenamed Magnum

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The BlackBerry Magnum hits the big screen.

When people are choosing a capacitive touchscreen phone, screen size and resolution are probably their main concerns. But in fact, accuracy is also an important aspect that determines the performance of a screen display. To find out which touchscreen smartphone can most accurately interpret finger inputs, the MOTO Development Group (not related to Motorola has conducted a simple test between four popular devices on the market

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Capacitive Touchscreen Accuracy Test

Samsung has introduced another basic candy bar handset namely the Samsung Stunt SCH-r100 , which is now available through regional carrier MetroPCS. Being compact, sturdy and affordable, the Stunt offers an easy-to-use interface combined with some communication capabilities to help you stay connected on the go. To begin with, the Stunt has a trim bar design, which is very lightweight at 2.5 ounces and pocket-sized at 4.2″ tall by 1.7″ wide by 0.54″ deep.

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Samsung Stunt SCH-r100 – A Budget-friendly Phone for Basic Communications

Sony Ericsson has released its financial results for the last quarter of 2009 with a narrower loss, continuing the positive trend shown in the prior quarter . However, this also marked its sixth consecutive quarterly loss and brought a whopping €836 million deficit for the whole year. The Swedish-Japanese joint venture reported a forth-quarter loss of €167 million (US$235 million), showing a slight improvement on the €187 million loss a year earlier

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Sony Ericsson Posts Shrinking Loss for Q4 2009

Nokia, the world’s largest cell phone vendor, decided to bring its Ovi Map navigation software to all Nokia smartphone users for free. This is considered as an attempt to retrieve its loss in the smartphone market and a response to Google’s services

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Nokia Offers Free Navigation and Mapping Tools for its Smartphones

The Cricket MSGM8 is a candy bar messaging phone with a QWERTY keypad released for Cricket Communications. As a basic handset designed for starters, the MSGM8 has an easy-to-use interface, intuitive layout and one touch keys for opening messaging and email box, scheduler and MyHomeScreen for web access. It has a simple and straightforward slate form factor, measuring 4.2″ long by 2.3″ wide by 0.5″ thick and weighing 3.7 ounces.

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Cricket MSGM8 – the Affordable Texter-friendly Handset

While smartphones with increasingly advanced capabilities continue to improve user experience, they also pose higher risks of mobile virus, spyware and other malware. With more companies developing security software and services to tackle this problem, the smartphone security market is set to boom in the next five years, according to ABI Research

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Rising Demand for Smartphone Security

With all the heavy texting, gaming and web browsing, it is not uncommon for iPhone owners to find their devices running out of juice just a few hours after charging. Luckily, there are always alternatives to keep your iPhone going. This stylish-looking external power pack is one of them.

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User Guide – Backup Battery for iPhone 3G / 3GS

Consumers from all over the world are quickly embracing mobile technologies for shopping, as over half (51 percent) of consumers across 11 countries reported using their cell phones as product research tools and bargain finders during the 2009 holiday shopping season, according to a new study released by Motorola . In-store activities performed by holiday shoppers on handsets include price comparison, reading product reviews, finding product information, and seeking coupons and discounts online. Although last year’s figures are not available for comparison, Motorola said the number of people using their smartphones for shopping has surged this year

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More Consumers Use Cell Phones for Shopping

The Motorola Brute i680 , which combines an ultra-rugged design with noise cancellation and the best-in-class push-to-talk (PTT) capabilities, is now available to Sprint customers. Meeting Military Specification 810F for high temperatures, humidity, blowing rain, solar radiation, dust, shock and more, the Brute is built for people who need to work outside or in harsh environments

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Motorola Brute i680 – Designed for Communications in Extreme Conditions

If you’re planning on buying a new Nissan… do NOT go to Team Nissan of Oxnard. We traded in our 2006 Lincoln MKX for something a bit cheaper due to the economic times. My wife wanted a car that offered more bang for the buck during her 30 mile commute to Camarillo each day.

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Team Nissan of Oxnard – Ruined my credit score

Compact Appliance   (CA) has a ton of appliances for your home and/or office. Find the best prices on Compact Refrigerators, Freezers, Portable Air Conditioners, Beverage Refrigerators, Water Coolers, Generators and more.. Appliances are not something you buy everyday, so your purchase should be researched for both quality and price. CompactAppliance.com lets you refine your search by Capacity, Price, Brand & Category of appliance

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Shop At Compact Appliance For All Your Household Needs

The Samsung Convoy SCH-u640 is a solid and rugged clamshell handset released for Verizon Wireless. Built to endure extreme weather and tough conditions, the phone is also ready to meet your communication needs with its push-to-talk (PTT) capability, high-quality stereo speakers, built-in GPS and multiple messaging options. The Convoy is tested to meet military specifications for a range of environmental hazards – heat, humidity and solar radiation will not affect its performance.

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Samsung Convoy SCH-u640 – A Sturdy Walkie-talkie Phone for Verizon

LG Electronics has set some high goals for its mobile business this year. The South Korea based company, currently the world’s third largest cell phone maker, wants to climb up to one of the top 2 positions within 2 years by achieving a double-digit market share in the global smartphone market. On the road to this target, LG plans to ship 140 million handsets worldwide by the end of 2010, which will be 20 percent up from last year’s figure.

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LG’s Plan to Build its Smartphone Business

MagsForLess.com is one of the leading online sellers of magazines from top name brands such as, Forbes, Bridal Guide, Shape, and Woman’s Day.  You can save on purchases from MagsForLess.com using coupons, free shipping offers and promo codes from PricePickle.com. We are constantly updating our MagsForLess.com promotional offers to keep you informed with the best deals available. Posted in Books & Magazines Tagged: bridal, entertainment, forbes, magazines, mags4less.com, magsforless.com coupons, magsforless.com promos, magsforless.com.

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Travelocity.com is one of the leading online sellers of vacations, flights, hotels, and car rentals from top name brands such as, United, American Airlines, Hertz, and Avis. You can save on purchases from Travelocity.com using coupons, free shipping offers and promo codes from PricePickle.com.

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Book Your Travel With Travelocity

Torrid.com is one of the leading online sellers of Plus Sized fashions from the top name brands such as, Besty Johnson and Jezebel. Shop their huge selections of pants, outerwear, jeans, outfits, intimates, jewelry, shoes and accessories. You can save on purchases from Torrid.com using coupons, free shipping offers and promo codes from PricePickle.com

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Google has recently announced Google Nexus One, the Google phone which challenges the throne on which the iPhone had been reigning thus far. With this phone, Google has entered the scenario with an innovation that simply pushes the limits a level higher. Nexus One, the Google phone, surely challenges the throne on which the iPhone had been reigning thus far

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Google Nexus One – a threat to iPhone

As the latest member of the Casio G’zOne series, the G’zOne Rock continues the ruggedness of its predecessors, bringing Verizon customers a durable construction that can endure a variety of environmental hazards. Together with a set of outdoor activity tools, push-to-talk feature and high-speed 3G network, it is a rugged and functional handset designed for people with active lifestyles. Made of silicon rubber and reinforced plastic, the Rock has a firm exterior that is able to withstand military standards for shock, vibration, humidity, high and low temperatures and other tough conditions.

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Casio G’zOne Rock – the Rugged All-in-one Handset for Adventurers

Handset manufacturers have long been trying to come up with environmentally friendly methods to generate electricity to reduce harmful effects on the environment – using solar power is one of the options. And now, designers have proposed two revolutionary ways that can be listed in the green category: Coca-Cola powered handset Daizi Zheng, a UK-based Chinese designer has created an ecologically friendly concept phone for Finnish handset giant Nokia .

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Innovative Ways to Charge Up Your Cell Phone Battery

What do you think of when you think about mobile phones and church services? Most people would think about the embarrassment (or annoyance, if you’re not the guilty party) of having a phone go off in church. However mobile phones and church services are not mutually exclusive

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Mobile Phones and Church: Not Always What You Think