In the Supermarket of the Future … (1)
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BBC is running a very cool piece on the Supermarket of the future. You scan your items as you go via your phone’s bar code reader and then the phone’s software generates a single bar code to total everything making it quick on the checkout side as well. You can even choose to pay via NFC or a biometric finger print reader! The whole thing is shown running on a Nokia N82 and uses custom ...
Google is saving the best for Android (1)
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I find Google’s choice to release an iPhone web app version of Google Talk a very interesting choice. It’s less than two weeks until we see some true applications for the iPhone and this release clearly highlights the limits of the current browser functions. When you switch away from the window, you become unavailable. It’s rather self-defeating as it negates any presence opportunities and forces chat into a very task based activity which is awkward. ...
Never underestimate the power of core functions over features (1)
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FierceMobileContent has highlighted a very interesting study … Almost three quarters of mobile phone users cite text messaging capabilities as the most important feature when purchasing a new handset, according to a consumer survey conducted by mobile solutions provider Access Systems Americas and independent research firm Amplitude Research. Given a list of 19 different mobile features and services, 73 percent of consumers cited texting as the most critical data component–cameras were second with 67 percent, ...
Google updates Search, Reader and iGoogle for mobile (2)
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Yay! I've wanted support for e-mailing feed items from GReader mobile for a long time now. They did one better by also adding the "share with note" feature. Very, very, cool...
N78 - Remote Disk enables remote streaming! (1)
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There’s no need to wait for Apple to flip .Mac into MobileMe to take advantage of your iDisk via mobile … The Nokia N78 as well as other Feature Pack 2 (S60 3.2) devices all have the capability to connect and use remote drives via a feature called Remote Disk. I’ve added my Apple iDisk from my .Mac account and can stream music and video over wifi. I’m sure it would work over 3G as ...
“MobileMe” for Free and Anyone… (2)
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Well that certainly did not take very long … If MobileMe doesn’t float your boat for your iPhone sync needs, don’t worry. Funambol are on the case, big time. Funambol provides open source push email, contacts & calendars for everyone — on a huge range of handsets. [SMS Text News] Looking forward to checking this out! Technorati Tags: funmobol, sync, mobileme, apple, free, open source ShareThis
Features vs. Experience (1)
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While this post is not really about the iPhone it is the standard for experience and should be mentioned briefly. I’m sure plenty of people will be willing to debate the feature end as well though given the device is still playing catchup with hardware, I’ll leave it at that. In the past couple of weeks I’ve received two new N-Series devices, first the N82 and more recently the N78. While the N82 handily beats ...
iPhone 2.no (1)
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While I am ready to be surprised, I just can’t see racing out to get the new iPhone. Last year I waited in line, had a blast, (was tortured by activation) and generally enjoyed using the iPhone but after an initial honeymoon phase (3months) I moved on and have really not looked back. It’s been about a year since the iPhone was released and I’m reflecting on the most popular post I’ve ever written. I ...
Google Reader For iPhone Needs Keyboard Shorcuts (1)
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Yes I know the iPhone has no keyboard, so let’s just put that to the side…. There are however plenty of other devices that can take advantage of the excellent work that’s been done on the updated mobile UI which do have keyboards … like the Nokia N810 which runs a Mozilla browser and the N95 which has the S60 Webkit browser. The more I’ve used the latest Google Reader the more it’s clear that ...
The Evolution of Mobile Phones (2)
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Retro-styled Brunswick bowling bags for your Nintendo Wii (1)
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There's a ridiculous number of accessories available for the Nintendo Wii, the console that is fast dominating gaming everywhere. One of the best looking I've seen is these Brunswick bowling bags from ALS...
What’s the deal with FON? (1)
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What’s the deal with FON? When I planned my trip to Barcelona recently I thought for sure I’d be able to take advantage of Free wifi in Fon’s home country. Like a good Fonero, I made sure my FON was active and sharing well in advance yet when I arrived in Spain, I found ZERO Foneros through my travels. My N810 and N95 were actively connected most of the time and when they were not ...
Shure SE420 Earphones - The best I’ve used! (1)
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I’ve had a pair of Shure EC4 in-ear phones for a few years and I recently shorted out my second pair. I’m not sure what the deal is with my usage, but I tend to kill mobile headsets and earphones far too easily. Tonight while waiting in Atlanta I decided to go for it and upgrade my listening experience. I was holding off on getting another high end pair of earphones but after a few ...
Devicescape 2.0 (1)
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Devicescape received a nice update to 2.0 today and allows secure and simple access to paid and free hotspots automatically. I’ve added a few hidden APs from the office as well as my home network to my list to start combined with my Boingo Mobile and FON credentials so I can easily connect my N95 pretty much anywhere I want to go! The update does not yet include a new client for the Nokia Tablet, ...
Lego-style iPod plug-in speaker (1)
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Lego once more provides the inspiration for a piece of modern-day design - this time the Lego-style iPod speaker. Yes, that's right, this is a speaker for your iPod - just in case you fancy giving your earphones a day off. No batteries are required (power is via the player), just plug in your speaker and enjoy your (i)tunes. Stereo speakers are at either end of the unit, with a volume control in the centre. ...
DC-9 Motobar - vintage aeroplane drinks trolley with added sound system (1)
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We're all for recycling - and so is MotoArt. The company strips down old aircraft, giving new life to items otherwise destined for the scrapyard. Like this DC-9 Motobar. Originally this would have been working the passenger aisles in the 1960s, offering drinks and cocktails to calm a few nerves. Today it's still a metal-panelled bar with cigarette compartment, but with a few new additions, notably an AM/FM radio and CD/cassette player, plus side-mounted 3-way ...
