29 Jan 08 iPhone SMS “order of out” fix
Apple posted an easy fix to the problem – simply Choose General > Date & Time and turn Set Automatically to ON. (Note that in some locations, network time may not be available and in some cases, you may not see this option).
Done!
Source: Apple
Tags: apple, iphone sms fix
28 Jan 08 Folding display from Phillips
The new Readius cell phone/mobile communicator from Polymer Vision may just change the way cell phone are manufactured in the future. The phone’s claim to fame is its practically indestructible 5 inch grey scale screen that offers the lowest battery consumption of any phone ever tested (30 hours of continuous use).
I know what you are thinking “Grey Scale”- boooorrrring, but don’t worry the company says it is working on an 8 inch video ready color display to be released sometime in the near future.
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“The 3G HSDPA tri-band phone allows worldwide calls and high speed instant updates from personally selected news sources, special services and email. The Micro SD High Capacity storage ensures easy access to other favorite information and eBooks. Readius® also features phone as well as audio capabilities (such as MP3) for podcasts, audio books and music.
Key Features include
- Weight: One third the average weight of e-readers (115g)
- Display size: Twice the surface area of current largest phone display 5” diagonal, 16 greyscales)
- Device size: Equal to an average mobile phone when closed(115 x 57 x 21mm)
- Battery life: Up to six times longer than on mobile phones (30 hours continues (Reading) reading)
- Connectivity: Greatest coverage of any e-reader (Tri Band/3G HSDPA)
Supporting ActiveSync and USB mass storage (USB 2.0)
Communication with accessories and other devices (Bluetooth 2.0) - Processor: Powerful processing engine (ARM11 400MHz)
- Storage: Flexible, today commercially available up to 8GB (High Capacity Micro SD)
- User Interface: Just 8 buttons (SimpleTouch Buttons) ”
Tags: , 3G, folding display, polymer vision, Readius
28 Jan 08 New airport runway on the Portuguese island of Madeira.
The airport’s runway has a length of 2781 meters, (9000 ft) of which 1000 (3000) are supported by 180 pillars, each pillar 50 meters in length (about 17 floors). The runway is designed to accommodate 747s. Note the cars parked below the runway
Tags: Madeira, pillar airport, Portuguese
24 Jan 08 Sony Ericsson offers 4 new entry level models
In an effort to become more competitive in the entry level handset market Sony Ericsson recently introduced 4 new models that it hopes will increase its foot print in the emerging markets sector.
T280 - Sports clean simple lines with a two toned black and brushed metal finish that actually doesn’t look half bad for a phone deemed entry level - even the UI shows off a decent set icons.
- 1.3 megapixel camera
- FM radio
- Slim 13mm candybar form factor
- Bluetooth technology
T270 - Similar to the 280 minus the camera - again clean lines, simple design adds up to a winning combination for Sony.
R300 a simple phone with a few features normally reserved for Sony’s higher end models. Notice the “big” speaker mounted to the back of the phone.
- AM/FM radio with built in loud speaker
- Station pre sets
- 3D sound enhancement
- Track ID
- VGA camera
- Bluetooth technology
R306 is a clamshell version of the R300 except it steps up to a 1.3 megapixel camera and stereo speakers.
All of the phones come in different color combinations and id designators.
Read full press release here
Tags: R300, R306, sony ericsson T270, T280
24 Jan 08 AT&T introduces “No-Commitment” option
According to Gizmodo they have come across what appears to be an internal memo from AT&T depicting an unadvertised no contract option. Typically when you sign up for new service the carrier subsidizes the cost of the phone and offers you the best rate plans in exchange for a 1 or 2 year contract commitment. It appears as though anyone who wishes to pay for a handset up front can still choose any plan AT&T offers without signing a contract.
The “No-Commitment” option seems to have been available since November of last year - which begs the question as to why we haven’t heard one peep out of AT&T’s promotions department? Could it be they make a lot more money with contracts?
If this option turns out to be true it would certainly lend credence to AT&T commitment to “Openness”.
Tags: att, no commitment, no contract
