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Asus Glaxy
Touch 3D
Touch Viva
Xperia X1 no US Bands?
iPhone 2.1 update.. Dave’s still dropping calls
Sprint Touch Diamond.. Dieter loves it
TouchFlo 3D cracked to run on other phones
Sony Xperia next week? Not in USA
Samsung Omnia as the AT&T Mirage
HTC giving one on ones with selected media outlets?
Sony TZ-150N recall.. Dave’s update.
Google Android event.. We will be there

Google said Monday that it will cut two key features out of its upcoming "Android" mobile-phone OS: a formal Bluetooth implementation, and Google Talk, the developer’s version of instant messaging.

However, Google said that the first phones will indeed have support for Bluetooth hands-free devices. On the other hand, HTC or T-Mobile, both carriers that have committed to developing Android phones, will apparently not have access to the API that exposes Bluetooth functionality; dedicated Bluetooth functions will apparently have to be designed in by Google itself.

Google’s omissions were noted as the company released a 0.9 beta to developers. On Monday, developer advocate Dan Morill explained the decision in a blog post. "Earlier this week, we released a beta of the Android SDK," Morill wrote. "In the accompanying post, I mentioned that we had to remove some APIs from the platform for Android 1.0, and as a result they don’t appear in the 0.9 beta SDK, and won’t appear in 1.0-compatible SDKs."

The Bluetooth API and the Google Talk functionality were the only omissions that Morill explicitly noted.

Morill quoted Rich Cannings, a Google security researcher, in citing the security concerns that Google had in adding the Google Talk functionality.

Cannings cited three problems with including Google Talk: the exposure of otherwise private information to the Web at large, issues with "Intent" messaging, and the lack of security technologies to prevent the widescale spread of a theoretical Android virus via Google Talk.

Google Talk is designed to allow users to identify themselves, including the disclosure of their actual names, to friends and contacts. But a large-scale, Android-based, multiplayer game using Google Talk would also expose this information to the game at large, a breach of privacy that users may not like, Cannings said.

Google Talk also does not include key security provisions to monitor "intents," or messages sent within the Android device.

"At first, remote applications could send arbitrary Intents, meaning that your Google Talk friends had almost the same control of your device as you did," Cannings wrote. "Even once that issue was resolved, we recognized that we could not trust the identity of the application who sent the request. We could only trust the identity of the user. So a "bad" application on your friend’s device could send a message to a "good" application on your device which would negatively affect the good application."

Finally, Cannings said that a lack of adequate security mechanisms within the Google Talk protocol itself would place too heavy a burden on developers: "An Android application using GTalkService would be reachable from all of the user’s Google Talk friends, and a flaw in that application could pose an inviting target to a malicious ‘friend’ or automated malware," he wrote.

Why was Bluetooth excluded? According to Android engineer Nick Pelly, "the reason is that we plain ran out of time," he wrote, as cited by Morill. "The Android Bluetooth API was pretty far along, but needs some clean-up before we can commit to it for the SDK. Keep in mind that putting it in the 1.0 SDK would have locked us into that API for years to come."

Morill said that the Android team remains committed to supporting a full Bluetooth stack in a future release, but when remains an open question. Proposed features include bindings to GAP and SDP functionality, access to RFCOMM and SCO sockets, possibly L2CAP socket support from Java, and an API for the handsfree and headset profiles.

"I’m definitely bummed about these API removals," Morill concluded. "I was particularly looking forward to the P2P capabilities offered by GTalkService, but, as always, user security and privacy must come first."

Via Yahoo

It looks as if Windows Mobile is dying on many fronts. With the iPhone, Android, and Blackberry becoming the predominate devices Smartphone Magazine has decided to call it quits.

Publisher Hal Goldstein said that it was “because of the difficulty of reaching new Windows Mobile smartphone customers, and the lack of advertising sponsorship from Microsoft, phone companies, and OEMs. We are a very small, self-funded magazine publishing company”.

It is too bad to see this publication going away but change is good and quite honestly there were a few of the blogger’s writing there that, in my opinion, should have retired years ago.

There is good news however. Goldstein goes on to say that

Although we have no plans to publish future Windows Mobile issues. we have left the door open, particularly if a sponsor or buyer steps forward. Our focus in 2009 will be the four scheduled iPhone Life issues, which we will publish under the umbrella title of Smartphone Magazine under the same newsstand distribution as Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine.

I wish them the best and look forward to the new publications.

Press Release

HTC has released AT&T Tilt Windows Mobile 6.1 Software (ROM Version 3.57.502.2 WWE).  This ROM update is intended for the AT&T Tilt only and users should not load or attempt to load this version on any other device as it may cause serious issues/damage.

Whats Included:

• Windows Mobile 6.1
• HTC Home
• Video Share Calling
• Threaded SMS
• MS Voice Command
• OneNote Mobile

• Remote Desktop Monitor
• Enroll Domain
• Managed Programs
• PTT Button now available
  for reassignment under
  Start>Settings>Buttons.

For more information and to download the ROM please visit HTC Support Website

If your interested drop us a line at Mobiletechmoment@gmail.com and let us know what your ideas are.

"Demand for high-performance, smart, mobile devices continues to see strong growth globally and HTC is well positioned to meet the varying needs of our diverse customer base," commented Dr. Florian Seiche, Vice President of HTC Europe.  "The HTC S740 combines a powerful, premium phone with a full slide-out keypad in a compact and sleek form factor.  Clearly, one size does not fit all and the S740 will play an important role in expanding our growing portfolio of devices."

The S740 is designed to offer the most flexible and efficient messaging experience on the market.  From the design of its 12-key keypad (ideal for super fast one hand messaging) and full QWERTY keyboard (perfect for those who prefer a two handed messaging experience) both input capabilities ensure efficient and accurate typing, as well as support for POP3, IMAP and Exchange push email.  Instant messaging (IM) and SMS can also be accessed through the familiar 12-key interface on the front of the phone.

The HTC S740 features the fastest mobile broadband capabilities with a maximum download speed of 7.2 Mbps, up to 18 times faster than 3G. This true mobile broadband experience allows users to leverage the mobile Internet in a variety of ways including browsing to a favourite website, using Google Maps to find a restaurant for lunch and catching up to the minute news, blog posts and video podcasts with the integrated RSS reader.

The S740 follows the sleek design of HTC’s hit consumer handset, the HTC Touch Diamond. This slim smartphone features a matt black facetted back, a 2.4 inch QVGA display and slide-out QWERTY keyboard.

Key HTC S740 Product Specifications
• Size: 116.3 x 43.4 x 16.3 mm
• Weight: 140g with battery
• Networks: WCDMA/HSDPA: 900/2100 MHz for EU and Asia
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• Maximum speed: UL = 384 kbps; DL = 3.6/7.2 Mbps**
• Camera: 3.2MP, with the second VGA camera for video calling
• Operating system: Windows Mobile® 6.1 Standard
• Display: 2.4-inch QVGA screen
• Camera: 3.2 megapixel with fixed focus
• Internal memory: 256 MB flash; 256 MB RAM
• Memory card: microSD’
• WLAN: 802.11b/g
• Bluetooth®: 2.0 with EDR
• GPS: GPS/AGPS
• Interface: HTC ExtUSB’ (mini-USB and audio jack in one; USB 2.0 High-Speed)
• Battery: 1000 mAh
• Talk time: WCDMA: Up to 320 minutes*** / GSM: Up to 380 minutes***
• Standby time: WCDMA: Up to 400 hours*** / GSM: Up to 280 hours***
• Special features: Sliding QWERTY keyboard, FM radio, Google Maps, RSS Hub
• Chipset: Qualcomm® MSM7225, 528 MHz

Via Mobility Today

 HTC

Several blogs are reporting that Apple will roll out new products on September 9. As previously rumored, starting with missive from Digg’s Kevin Rose, Apple may be revamping the iPod Nano and tweaking the iPod Touch with new software, as well delivering iTunes 8.0 with a recommendation engine and selective price cuts.

Per usual with the cone of silence that encapsulates Steve Jobs and the Apple troops surrounding new product announcements, it’s uncertain what will actually be unveiled next month.

However, from various sources CNET News is hearing that Apple is gearing up its engine for something the week of September 8, so the September 9 date is likely more accurate than the rumors so far of what will be delivered to the Mac and iPod devotees. Stay tuned as the build up to the next appearance of Steve Jobs and the unveiling of Apple’s latest wares continues.

Via Yahoo