PalmInsider raised a very interesting point this morning, Treo from Microsoft perspective. Worth reading.
Intel speeds up Wimax plan. Intel says it will bring forward the rollout of its new scheme for long-range wireless internet.
The BenQ P50 becomes the BenQ P51 according to Engadget. This was rumored to be the Treo killer.
Love it or hate it, you've got to admit that the iPod would certainly be a lot more fun if you could play Pac-Man on it. And now, thanks to the ipodMame project, you can. Engadget has the details and it's quite cool.
Malaysia's Advance Tech Communications is set to make a big splash in the Windows Mobile smartphone market with the MAGIC (Mobile Advanced Global Integrated Communicator), a 10.5 ounce behemoth that has specs to make even the most devoted HTC fanboy jealous
Spotted Final Conclusions on the Palm Treo 700w (Sort of) over at Treobits. "A while back, the Palm PR rep that I had been working with asked me if my overall experience had been positive (it was the same call where I reported the BT headset static problems). At the time, I hemmed and hawed and said, "yes." After 60 days however...not so much. My overall impression has changed a little."
Wi-fi set to re-wire social rules - The advent of widespread wireless networks could make big differences to everyday life.
When I first saw this I thought it was a re-design of the Tungsten C at first glance. From Engadget, "Well, looks like BenQ-Siemens has a P51 page up and humming along, so here are the vital stats: 802.11b/g, SDIO, 65k color QVGA display, 128MB RAM and 128MBflash memory, Bluetooth, SiRFstar III GPS, Windows Mobile 5.0 AKU2 (MSFP), GSM / GPRS (puhlease!), and an estimated "Q3/2005" launch window listed in theit press doc (we're hoping they meant Q3 2006, but if this thing was already way late it's not like it wouldn't be living up to the P50 legacy)."
Pocket PC Thoughts reports that SoloPalmari have gotten their hands on a Fujitsu-Siemens Pocket LOOX C550 for a review and plenty of pictures.
Another Pocket PC Thoughts report says, "If you're an E-TEN M600 user, an English version of ROM 0175 is now available for download. An official history has not yet been made available, but some notable additions include the bundling of Skype 2.0, and some minor tweaks to Bluetooth headset performance. The Adaptation Kit Update 2.0 (AKU 2.0) is not included in this ROM, but like ROM 0170/0171, it includes A2DP and AVRCP for all you Bluetooth stereo headphone users."
Gadget Review says that according to Macsimumnews, Nike has applied for a patent regarding a phone that perhaps incorporates the use of some Apple technology. Although the patent doesn’t revel much about the device other then its ‘ornamental design’, Macsimumnews did point make an intriguing connection between the two companies.
According to MobileWhack, Nokia has come up with a new bluetooth enhancement, the Nokia Wireless Audio Gateway AD-42W. By using this device, you can now connect music from your home stereo directly to your mobile. It also offers complementary styling and excellent audio performance.
MobileMag reports on a fuel cell with two days of laptop life due by year-end. Two days is exactly what the XX25 micro fuel cell from Ultracell promises. It’s a reformed methanol fuel cell. The company has developed a prototype. Like all really useful things, it seems, it will first be available for military use. That means that it can stand up to all sorts of shock and extremes of hot and cold.