In short, the Motorola CLIQ XT is a Motorola CLIQ upgrade without the keyboard. The CLIQ was the first set Motorola phones to use the Google Android operating system. Many of the original features of the CLIQ can still be found on the CLIQ XT. A HVGA touch screen, touchpad, and 5 megapixel camera with and LED flash, as well as a two-way mic to help cancel out outside noise.

The CLIQ XT also utilizes Adobe Flash Lite, making it compatible with the flash content on the majority of websites, a feature that most phones don’t have yet. It also contains ‘MotoBlur’, which is Motorola’s new step to try to sync web posts, contacts and email messages by creating a type of unified mailbox for your different mail and social accounts to go to.

Like most new smart phones, it comes with 3G internet and easy search for pictures, videos and music. The camera is works surprisingly well, delivering fairly good quality photos, the phone also has a cropping and geo tagging tool for them.

The 320×480 touch screen for the phone also comes with zooming/pinching features. It is also able to support Swype technology. Swype enables you to input text by dragging your fingers across the keyboard or touch screen, instead of having to press each individual button. This may take a bit of practice if you’re not used to it, but you’ll be able to type quite fast once you have it mastered.

Like the previous CLIQ, the CLIQ XT has been well designed and is easy to use for chatting, SMS, and checking mail. A more common name for the Motorola CLIQ unlocked XT is Quench, the exact price have not yet been confirmed as the phone is not yet in production, although it is set to launch sometime in March.

For one week, February 17 to 26, PureMobile is offering free ground shipping on all orders.  There is no minimum purchase amount and no coupon code required.  Simply choose $0 shipping during checkout.

Apple finally announced the iPad.  This will be Apple’s attempt into the tablet market.  Since they announced it there has been a lot of praise about it, but there is also one major downside.  There is no flash on the Apple iPad.  This is a problem because it doesn’t allow people to check out flash websites or play flash games.

While Engadget was at the press conference they snapped a picture showing the blue missing plugin icon.

This isn’t a completely unexpected move by Apple considering the iPhone and iPod Touch don’t have flash either, but everyone really wants it.

I guess only time will tell if we will get it, but for now we want to know what our readers think

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The Apple tablet has finally been announced.  After a lot of speculation Apple’s big event today finally confirmed what Apple is calling the iPad.  It looks like an over-sized iPhone but with better specs.  It will be able to run apps from the apps store, work like the Amazon Kindle and have the ability to download books, and it will have Apple iWorks.

The specs are

• 0.5″ thick and 1.5lbs light
• 9.7″ IPS display, capacitive multitouch touchscreen
• Built-in accelerometer, mic, 30-pin connector, 802.11n Wi-Fi, compass, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• 10 hours of battery life and one month standby time!
• 1GHz Apple A4 processor
• 16GB, 32GB and 64GB Flash storage

With up to 64GB of storage this tablet looks like it will definitely make some waves in the technology world.  Stay tuned

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So rumors have been going around for awhile now and with Apple having an event on January 27th it looks like they will be announcing the new operating software for the iPhone.  This will be OS version 4.0 and according to BoyGeniusReport.com there will be some good changes

• There will be multi-touch gestures OS-wide. (Would make sense for that as the rumored OS for the iTablet is close if not the same as the iPhone)
• “A few new ways” to run applications in the background — multitasking.
• Many graphical and UI changes to make navigating through the OS easier and more efficient. We haven’t had this broken down, but we can only hope for improved notifications, a refreshed homescreen, etc.
• The update will supposedly be available for only the iPhone 3G and 3GS, but will “put them ahead in the smartphone market because it will make them more like full-fledged computers” more than any other phone to date. Everyone is “really excited.”
• The last piece of information is the most vague, but apparently there will be some brand new syncing ability for the contacts and calendar applications.

The downside is that it seems that it won’t work with the first generation iPhone (also known as iPhone 2G), but at least the others will get the latest software

We guess all we can do now is wait until January 27th.

News from the grapevine folks! Samsung will be releasing its Wi-Fi enabled handset soon and it is called the Samsung Corby. This news is still unofficial though so we might be waiting for a couple of months more.

The budget-oriented handset is the revamped version of the Samsung S3650W Corby and 3 million of which has already been shipped to unspecified locations. Following the Samsung Star, the Corby was spotted on Wi-Fi alliance just recently so this proves that the unlocked cell phone is on its way to store shelves around the globe.

Even if the American market is still waiting for the Samsung Corby, there is news that the phone is already in Portugal and most probably in other parts of Europe as well. According to a certain Luis Aguilar, a phone enthusiast, the Corby has already been released in the market under TMN a Portuguese operator. According to Aguilar, who is probably a Portuguese person, the Corby released under TMN comes with Wi-Fi, 3G capability along with new keys made exclusively for the phone’s MP3 player. Aguilar also said that the device is affordable and it is only 149.90 euro.

After doing a little bit of research, the Samsung Cell Phone (Corby) really is in Portuguese shores already and it is called the Samsung M5650 Lindy –Lindy somehow popped into existence and no one is sure if this is Corby’s sister. Lindy has the same features, it also has Wi-Fi connectivity, and you can make 3G calls –which are rather great.

Corby having a twin sister is somehow unexpected because Lindy just tiptoed into the picture all of a sudden. Their older brother only operated in a 2G network but basically his two younger siblings have the same dimensions along with Cartoon UI, digital natural sound engine, microSD, snapper smile detection, SMS, MMS, Email, etc.

Rogers, Telus, Bell, and Fido have Nokia E72 NAM available in any of their stores offline and online. What is cool about it is that it is ready to use with 3G support activated. Apart from the basic stuff, the package already has all the necessary accessories for only $499 tax included that is if you pay in cold cash. If you want to pay with your credit card, it is best to ask customer care for more information.

If you want to get it from Amazon, though it will only be $469 that is without the telecom providers. An unlocked one is available for those in the US, with full warranty so that is good news for those who would like to have the E72.

Many Nokia fans believe that the E71 is one of the finest devices ever created by the Finnish company so naturally, the expectations for the unlocked Nokia E72 NAM are at a rather high altitude. Last October, Nokia fans have been impatient in getting the said handset. It is a good thing that Amazon started preorders on the same month.

FCC Approved Nokia E72

FCC approved Nokia’s E72 in July of 2009. The North America Model also known as NAM was then one of the most highly anticipated handheld devices in North America. Nearly identical to the E71, only the pad is replaced with an optical track pad was placed on the E72 instead.

It has an email client and has a number of developments when it comes to instant messaging support. Apart from that, it has a 5-megapixel camera along with a headphone jack measuring 3.5 mm.

The phone’s GPS now even has a compass support along with a noise cancellation feature. It’s 3G speed is up to 10.2 Mbps downstream. Its upstream is 2 Mbps. Now that is one great phone.

Apart from that, for those who love working on their mobiles, office 2007 is supported by E72 as well.

BlackBerry HS-500 is a Bluetooth headset that hit the markets recently only. Now you got another true and powerful headset for hands-free talk and audio.

The best thing is BlackBerry HS-500 will automatically adjust the volume level according to the environment. You will not have to worry once you set the volume to your audible comfort.

Hands-free calling has always been an all-time favorite for youngsters and busy executives. BlackBerry HS-500 Bluetooth headset will provide you hands-free with greater flexibility. You can easily fix the headset on your ear and get going. It has slide volume controls.

Features like end, call, answer, mute, and voice activated dialing with the press of a button will just make you ecstatic with BlackBerry HS-500. Its noise cancellation feature will help you be heard better, while you can receive sound signals more clearly.

BlackBerry HS-500 works with third-party GPS mapping applications. Thus you can hear turn-by-turn directions as well. This headset will not only boost your confidence but also give you convenience and comfort while walking, eating or concentrating on any other task or doing something else simultaneously as well.

BlackBerry HS-500’ predecessor was HS-655. It needed update and the latest version is BlackBerry HS-500. HS-500 is nearly same as Jabra BT 530 as experts say. BlackBerry HS-500 can pair with 8 devices but not more than 2 at a time. Audio shock protection and micro USB charging will give you even more flexibility. The headset offers 6 hrs talk time while 120 hrs standby. It can be charged using a USB cable and typically needs one hour of charging.

Close on the heels of dumping Symbian, Nokia recently launched its N900 smartphone, which uses Linux-based Maemo 5 operating system. The phone was delayed in launch by about a week and the company had promised that the phone would be delivered on first-come-first-serve basis. It is notable that the Nokia N900 is the successor of N810.

Priced just over $500, N900 unlocked is a multi-tasking smartphone phone with 3D graphics acceleration. It has got Mozilla based web browser and a resistive touch screen. It comes installed with proximity sensor. Nokia prefers calling N900 a mobile computer because of its comprehensive computing features like multi-tasking, surfing, etc, however some people would consider it as a smartphone only, but it is just a matter of personal choice.

Since you can open multiple browsers, now surfing would be far more fun and easier, like it is with our computers. The full-screen display will make surfing and browsing even more comfortable. With 32 GB built-in storage, there is a lot more that can live and rest on your mobile itself. The storage can be expanded to 48 GB using a microSD card.

N900 has got a slide-out keypad, which has three rows. The 3.5 inch display is comfortable for watching videos and viewing photographs. Some people really love the prop up feature that allows for easy watching of movies and slideshows.

N900 has got 5MP camera, dual LED flash while the most important feature is the Linux based Maemo 5 operating system. However the launch was delayed, yet the Nokia lovers are leaving no stone unturned to grab the handset. You can purchase it from several websites online.

The handset is compatible with any GSM carrier. The third generation mobiles are definitely bringing a revolution in mobile technology, and Nokia does not want to be left behind in the race with other competitors fast approaching the arena.

A preview was given of the Samsung S7070 Diva at a Corby event just before announcing it as the first in a new series of phones that will be designed with female buyers in mind.  The phone is similar in structure to the Samsung Omnia II but has a more fashion-friendly exterior. With a pearly white, faux quilted back cover and a diamond shaped navigation button just below the touch screen, feminine creatures everywhere may find them attracted to this new mobile device.

The Diva has a number of features that are also geared towards the more social of the sexes, such as Bluetooth capability, instant messaging, and network integration with Facebook and MySpace.  The new phone also has a 3.2 megapixel camera built in with special photo editing tools. One of the more amusing features, however, is the fake call application that many men and women would appreciate during bad dates or various other boring and uncomfortable situations.

A second addition to the series, branded the S5150 Diva, was introduced at the event with the S7070 Diva.  This sister phone has a flip open design and comes in a faux quilted black cover similar to the S7070’s glossy white one.  Hardware features are similar also.

Most of the hype about these phones seems to be focused more on the exterior appearance and less on the internal hardware. This might be because while the hardware applications are recognizably directed towards a female user, they really are not anything new.

Exact dates of release and pricing for the Samsung S7070 Diva have not been released, but according to the Samsung hub community, the phone should start circulating retail hotspots in the first quarter of 2010. They are expected to be seen in European and Asian markets first, with no real hint to when they may become available in the United States.

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