Quickoffice Word and Excel Office Suite For The iPhone Now Available

If you are interested in an app for the iPhone/Touch that can edit both Microsoft Word and Excel documents along with file sharing and content management capabilities, Quickoffice is now available via the App Store for $20.



This is basically an abridged version of Office for the iPhone, which could useful for a variety of applications: editing documents, typing out new ones, and doing Excel sheets without dragging open a laptop. Will include copy/paste functionality too. Great for on the go presentations.

Comments on various forums think the price is too high, but hey, people were clamoring for this functionality months ago, so compared to the full on version of Office, $20 is a bargain, it seems. But the bar seems to have been set rather low for App Store pricing it seems, and many have said they’d rather piece together various free apps to do this sort of work. To each their own, we suppose.
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Vodafone BlackBerry Storm Release Update not good

We have just had an email sent to us stating that the release of the Vodafone BlackBerry Storm has been delayed.

This is what the email says: Please note that there has been a delay to the release of the Blackberry Storm. The launch date has been changed from the 7th of November to the 14th of November.

The decision had to be made due to all the interest that surrounds the device and the sheer levels of pre-reg and pre-orders. The weeks delay will allow Vodafone to ensure that they are delivering the best customer experience possible at the highest quality.

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Nokia 500 4.3 Touch Screen Auto Navigation GPS Review

This is just a quick review to refresh your memory, yes it is the Nokia 500 4.3 Touch Screen Auto Navigation GPS system that is already on the market.

We are about phones and the reason we are mentioning this GPS system is because it has Bluetooth, which means you can sync mobile phones to it. The sound quality on the Nokia 500 is brilliant with very good clarity especially when playing MP3 files.

It has an FM-transmitter which is great for playing music or navigational voice instructions via your car audio player; this is all down to the software which will allow you to store up to five fixed frequencies.

Now as we said the Nokia 500 GPS has Bluetooth technology which will allow you to pair you mobile phone and seeing as it has a FM transmitter you can talk to people on your mobile phone contacts list via the car stereo, Bluetooth connectivity works great with Nokia phones with no problems at all but can be a problem with some other branded mobile phones.

All-in-all what we are saying is that the Nokia 500 4.3 Touch Screen Auto Navigation GPS is pretty good, not the ultimate GPS system but indeed well worth buying. The handsfree calling is great and it seems to do its job well. Read full review over on Lets Go Digital

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Pre-order Nokia N79 and N85 Now: Be the first

Oh yes it seems shipping is only around corner when it comes to the all new Nokia N79 and Nokia N85.

You can go onto the Nokia website and pre-order yours right now; you can become the first in the U.S to own its new Nokia mobile phones. They will not charge you a penny until they ship your order.

Will you be getting the Nokia N79 or the Nokia N85? No details of shipping date as of yet though but it is close by, another question “Will you buy from Nokia themselves or wait for another supplier which are normally cheaper. Pre-order yours right here.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 TouchFlo 3D Demo Video

Now this is sweet because the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 smartphone is running TouchFlo 3D, and to proof it we have added the video below for you to watch it all in action.

The demo video below will show you the complete still-functional Panels; this is cool considering it is running over the Windows Mobile 6.1 load.

There are many of you that love the running of TouchFLO 3D, now instead of us banging on and on why not check out the video below that will show you lots more. After watching the video we would love to read your comments.

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Are you ready for NYC BlackBerry Storm Hunt?

Apparently the Verizon BlackBerry Storm hunt page over at Verizon Wireless has been updated to show a map with numbers over it, and each location number offers a message, why I have no idea but there you go.

The Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Storm Hunt begins today, well actually later tonight if you’re over in the States as its still the 5th of November over there, and the hunt for the BlackBerry Storm will continue until the 15th of November.

So, do you live near where the BlackBerry Storm hunt is taking place, fancy having a go at winning one? Then nip on over to the Verizon Wireless website and hit on NYC Storm Hunt and go to the sign up page.
Source – Verizon

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BlackBerry Storm with Telus now moved to December

The other day I reported on the BlackBerry Storm hitting Telus on the 17th of November… (See here), well apparently it now looks like the BlackBerry Storm’s arrival with Telus is being pushed back.

So you can forget about November 17th as the word is Telus won’t be seeing the Research In Motion BlackBerry Storm until early December, which is cutting it somewhat close to Christmas.

No word as yet to the BlackBerry Storm launch date with Bell Canada either, but we are guessing it will probable be in line with Telus. The word is to expect Telus to now launch the Blackberry Storm between December 4th and December 8th.
Source – blackberrysync

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HTC Touch HD now available in UK for £514.99

The guys over the pond aren’t likely to see the THC Touch HD, well they may, but it’s not often us Brits get the opportunity to say, “Look we have something you don’t!” so fellow Britons soak up the fact that the HTC Touch HD is now available in the UK.

Yes, us Brits can get our hands on this juicy Windows Mobile 6.1 packing HTC Touch HD with ultra fast 3.5 technology and 3.8 inch WVGA display sporting the touch-responsive TouchFLO 3D interface.

Devicewire are offering the HTC Touch HD without contract for the princely sum of £514.99, that’s roughly $821.00 to our missing out USA cousins.
Source – devicewire

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New Sony Ericsson W705, MBS-900 Audio System Details

We have just received a press release showing off the stunning Sony Ericsson W705 Walkman mobile phone and the MBS-900 Wireless Home Audio System.

This is all about state-of-the art mobile music experience, unveiled today is the W705 Walkman phone and Wireless Home Audio System MBS-900, now you can use Wi-Fi to connect to broadband hot spots you can even use the stunning Sony Ericsson W705 handset to go online and get all the songs you need or even visit YouTube video clips wirelessly to the stylish MBS-900 speaker via Bluetooth.

The new W705
• Award-winning clear audio experience – listen to music as it was meant to be heard
• Desktop direct search to online music – Go online for the best songs and most popular videos on YouTube™
• Wi-Fi™ and DLNA certified™ – connect the way you want
• PlayNow™ arena - a complete range of mobile entertainment
• Shake control – switch tracks and control the volume with the flick of a wrist
• SensMe™ - create playlists based on mood rather than artists or genres
• Large 2.4” screen – view websites and emails with high clarity
• Automatic rotation – switch from portrait to landscape with just a tilt of the phone
• Google Maps™ for Mobile – never get lost again
• 3.2 megapixel camera – snap and share your favourite images via Bluetooth™
• FM radio with TrackID™ - listen to the radio while on the move
• 4GB memory card – store up to 3900 songs**

To compliment the W705 is the Wireless Home Audio System MBS-900. Perfect for those who want to be first with all the gadgets, the unique innovative design of the Wireless Home Audio System MBS-900 makes a real stylish statement in a home. The MBS-900 connects wirelessly to your mobile phone through Bluetooth™ giving crystal-clear sound through the high quality, dual speaker and sub-woofer system.

The Wireless Home Audio System MBS-900 is a complete speaker system to be proud of. Make the most of a wireless world and adjust the music settings from the other side of the room with your phone, or use the touch controls on the speaker for smooth control of the music. Users can even listen to the built-in radio and make a phone call at the same time, or if the phone rings the speakers will cleverly automatically mute. Just plug the Wireless Home Audio System MBS-900 into a power socket, sit back and enjoy!

The new Wireless Home Audio System MBS-900
Let your music take shape
• Unique and innovative design – make a statement in your home
• 2.1 audio for a complete audio experience
• Stream music wirelessly – supports Bluetooth™ A2DP and AVRCP profile
• Transfer music from PC and MP3 using the 3.5 line-in function
• Built-in FM receiver – listen to the radio independently of the phone
• Control music settings with your mobile phone or speaker touch keys
• Monochrome OLED display – view track names in all their glory as well as music settings such as bass and treble.
• Call coming in? - Music mutes

Also announced today is the W705u Walkman™. UMA enables users to seamlessly roam between the mobile network and local area networks thanks to GSM/Wi-Fi™ dual capabilities. The W705u is exclusive to the operator Orange in markets where Orange is present.

The W705 and W705u (exclusive to Orange) support GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and UMTS/HSPA 900/2100. W705 will be available in selected markets from Q1 2009 in the colours Luxury Silver and Passionate Red. W705u (exclusive to Orange) will be available from Q1 2009 in the colour.
The Wireless Home Audio System MBS-900 will be available from Q1 2009
Full press release here.

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NFL Games goes wireless on Sprint Phones Today

Good news if you like Sprint and NFL because the National Football League and Sprint have decided to team up for the ultimate relationship.

Now viewing NFL on the large screen is the best but the hopes are that fans will want to watch it on the smaller screens of their mobile phones, the Cleveland Browns vs. the Denver Broncos will be the first to broadcast on Sprint mobile phones, the deal is worth a staggering $500 million over five years.

Over the next few weeks (Seven to be precise) Sprint will phone-cast all eight games that are of course televised solely on the NFL Network, the Cleveland Browns vs. the Denver Broncos kicks of at 8:00PM ET.

You will need a Sprint TV-capable mobile phone and the Everything Plan (or a $15 per month add-on) in order to tune in, let us know what you think of this.
Source – WSJ via Engadget

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RIM BlackBerry Storm on Vodafone gets un-boxing treatment

It looks to be that Vodafone’s BlackBerry Storm availability is streaking ahead of Verizon’s BlackBerry storm availability, so we guess the North Americans will just have to sulk at Vodafone customers getting the Storm before they do.

And just to rub a little salt into the wounds, the guys over at T3 have managed to grab hold of a Research In Motion BlackBerry Storm and dragged out the camera for some un-boxing treatment.


And although there isn’t anything out of the ordinary, it’s always nice to be treated to some photo goodness of the Blackberry Storm, so hit up the source for more images.
Source – T3

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BlackBerry Storm on pre-order at Best Buy right now

Apparently the word on the streets is that Best Buy is to begin taking pre-orders for Research In Motion’s latest BlackBerry, the BlackBerry Storm as of today the 6th of November with a $50.00 deposit.

This if true shows at least that Best Buy is expecting quite a demand for the BlackBerry Storm when it finally his the shelves next month, and at least one Best Buy store has apparently confirmed this claim.

So if you are patiently awaiting the BlackBerry Storm, you may just want to pop along to your friendly neighbourhood Best Buy store and get your order in, that’s if you want to be one of the first to own the RIM BlackBerry Storm that is.
Source – Engadget

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BMW 530d M-Sport Saloon & Apple iPhone 3G Bluetooth Connection

Now here is a dilemma, many of you might be having troubles with the IPhone 3G bluetooth echo problem - In BMW and I had the same problem when I went to test drive one yesterday.

There are many BMW drivers out there who are complaining of an echo when they are using their Apple iPhone 3G in the car with the in-car Bluetooth system, yes we found this problem in a 2005 BMW 530d M-Sport Saloon.

I turned on the Bluetooth on the Apple iPhone 3G and paired with the BMW within seconds but the connection kept dropping and no contacts would show up on the BMW’s on-screen display, well after trying a few times with no success I thought I would try the salesman’s BlackBerry Curve and that worked fine. I went back into the car showroom and he showed me that it will only work with certain software as far as I could see. Now I know for a fact it works with the iPhone 2G but it does not work with the 3G which is a pain in the backside if you ask me.

Now I need a phone and if Apple do not sort this problem with a new software update they are on the verge of losing a customer, now I do not wish to give up my much loved iPhone 3G because it is an awesome smartphone, but hey it is cheaper to get rid of the phone than getting rid of the car.

If you are having any of the above problems please let me know, I would love to know your problems and fixes if any please.

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Sony Ericsson launches W902 and PlayNow Plus music service

Sony Ericsson has officially launched the Sony Ericsson W902 and along side the mobile handset has also officially launched their PlayNow Plus music service, although presently the PlayNow Plus music downloads service is only available via Sweden’s Telenor.

However, it is more than likely other carriers along with more compatible mobile phones will be added over time as I can’t see Sony Ericsson sitting back and letting the other music services hog all the music downloads business.

As it stands though, anyone outside Sweden at the moment will just have to rely on insider reports and leaks to see just how well the Sony Ericsson PlayNow Plus service fares

Source – Engadget

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Nokia N79 Hands on Video Review

The Nokia N79 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics mobile phone is a winner if you ask me, designed with style and basically a fully-loaded intelligent/customizable multimedia computer.

The Nokia N79 comes with integrated navigation, music with FM transmitter, 10 pre-loaded N-Gage games, superior web browsing, high-speed 3.5G HSDPA and Wi-Fi, Nokia Maps, A-GPS providing turn-by-turn navigation, 15 million points of interest (POI), dual LED flash and video light, comes packaged with a 4 GB microSD memory card and so much more.

We really like this phone; if you are not a believer just yet then might we suggest you watching the Nokia N79 Hands on video review below.

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Can a $199 android phone be made by December?

Apparently Ruslan Kogan, a 25 year old entrepreneurial Australian whiz kid reckons he has the ability to assemble an Android based mobile phone in just over a month, and that he expects to sell this new Google Android based mobile phone for just $199.00.

Kogan says: “It’s a matter of loading the Android system on to the phone, configuring it, making sure it works very well and then the manufacturing of the few thousands phones that we need to launch it is just a matter of a day or two.”

A big claim, but Kogan, offer a variety of “Kogan branded” kit which he has built directly for him in China apparently, and presumably he is hoping to do the same with a new Android-custom mobile handset. Wonder what it will look like if he actually achieves it.
Source – SMH

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Nokia 6600 Slide Unboxing Video Review & Price

The Nokia 6600 Slide is one of the smallest sliders to date it has been said and it does truly slide effortlessly hence the name of it.

The styling is lovely with its glossy look and classy feel, the steel covers and aluminium centre key gives you the total feel of luxury when handling as well as the whole visual look of the handset.

The bit we love has to be the “Tap the Nokia 6600 slide” if you tap it twice it will indicate alerts, silences or rejects incoming phone calls and even time. Other features on the Nokia 6600 Slide includes a 3.2 megapixel camera, multimedia messaging, 2.2” QVGA display with 16 million colours, Bluetooth GPS Module LD-4W, integrated Nokia Maps application and so much more. You can but the Nokia 6600 Slide direct from the Nokia online store for £223.00.

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Video: Confirmation of OpenMoko running Google Android platform

There have been a few whispers from an anonymous tipster leaking word that Android is running on an OpenMoko mobile phone, and we have a video of it. OpenMoko is one of the first Open Source mobile phones on the market.

Although the handset is kind of an ugly piece and didn’t seem to take off, it has been on back order for quite some time, furthermore, it’s not just that OpenMoko is running the Google Android platform, but the word is Koolu is going to be helping by utilising their own project which is to incorporate the handset as well.

There is also another rumour running run that there will be a free beta port for all existing FreeRunner mobile phone owners. So it does seem that the Android platform has now caught the interest of both large and small mobile phone companies.

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Google Android now has first anti-virus solution from SMobile Systems

SMobile Systems isn’t waiting for things to start going wrong with the new Google Android so they have announced their release of their first anti-virus software for the Google Android platform, and is called SMobile virusGuard.

VirusGuard is the first commercially available mobile security solution developed solely for providing protection for mobile phone running the Google Android operating system.

SMobile engineers, using their knowledge from developing anti virus and security applications for the Apple iPhone, Symbian, Palm, Windows Mobile and BlackBerry, began development of VirusGuard for Android over a year ago, and are currently available from their website with the solution hitting the Android Market in Q1 of 09.
Source - android community

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BlackBerry PAYG (Pre-Paid) Phones from RIM

Research In Motion has already launched their pre-paid BlackBerry server in Indonesia which probably has a few other countries lining up foaming at the mouth. Pre-paid will take Research In Motion up to the next level and allows everyone into the game.

With RIM going pre-paid, even if you don’t have the perfect credit history, it opens up the BlackBerry to a whole new audience who maybe haven’t even considered a BlackBerry because it wasn’t pre-paid.

RIM’s strategy for the upcoming year seems to be along the lines of pitching to carriers, how RIM gets its revenue and when, and the target market of those on a more limited budget, people who just can’t get post-paid carrier credit or simply just don’t want a long term commitment.
Source – BGR

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