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SmartPhone Articles for November of 2008

Below are the 110 SmartPhone articles for November of 2008

1. AT&T Plans Femtocell Trial Later This Year 11/1/2008

AT&T will be following Sprint and Verizon Wireless later this year in trying out femtocells, tiny cell phone basestations that provide impro

2. Exchange Synchronization Coming to Android 11/2/2008

Aardvark Labs, a third-party application developer, is now working on software to allow smartphones based on Google's Android OS to synchron

3. Could RIM Take BlackBerry Open Source? 11/2/2008

There is currently a movement toward open source mobile operating systems, and some are wondering if the BlackBerry OS will be part of it.

4. Most Popular Smartphones and Handhelds of October 2008 11/2/2008

Each month, Brighthand publishes a list of the handhelds and smartphones that readers have shown the most interest in during the preceding f

5. Sprint's HTC Touch Pro Now Widely Available 11/3/2008

Sprint introduced the HTC Touch Pro last week, but this high-end Windows Mobile smartphone had limited availability at launch. This has now

6. Nokia N96 Appearing in U.S. Stores 11/3/2008

The Nokia N96 is starting to appear on North American shores via Nokia's flagship stores and online.

7. Verizon Will Require $30 Data Plan with All Smartphones 11/3/2008

Verizon Wireless is reportedly going to begin requiring its customers to sign up for a data plan when they buy a smartphone.

8. BlackBerry Bold Preliminary Review 11/3/2008

The BlackBerry Bold is set to debut on Tuesday, and Brighthand's Ed Hardy brings us his first impressions of this hotly-anticipated smartpho

9. Minor Update Released for Verizon's Centro 11/4/2008

The version of the Palm Centro offered by Verizon has received a small firmware (ROM) update.

10. LG and Microsoft Will Continue to Work Together 11/4/2008

Microsoft and LG have signed an agreement that will keep the two companies collaborating on smartphones.

11. Handmark Announces Glyph for iPhone/iPod Touch 11/4/2008

Handmark has announced that the puzzle game Glyph is now available on the the Apple App Store.

12. Redfly $200 Special Offer Extended to Mid-November 11/4/2008

For the past month or so, the Celio Redfly has been available at half price. This offer was going to expire at the end of October, but has i

13. BlackBerry Bold Now Available from AT&T 11/4/2008

The long-awaited U.S. release date for the BlackBerry Bold has arrived at last. This smartphone is now available from AT&T. Updated

14. Apple Appoints New Head of iPhone/iPod Engineering 11/4/2008

Apple has just named a former IBM vice president as the new head of its iPhone and iPod hardware engineering teams.

15. Verizon Considering Phone with Detachable Accessories 11/5/2008

Verizon may offer a smartphone with a clip-on keyboard, game-pad, and speakers. It will apparently also have a 3-inch touchscreen and EV-DO.

16. Spb's Travel/Itinerary Software Updated 11/5/2008

Spb Traveler 2.0 has been released, adding several features and a new user interface to this travel/itinerary application.

17. HTC Touch Pro Expected to Debut on AT&T in Three Weeks 11/5/2008

Exactly when the AT&T Fuze, this carrier's version of the HTC Touch Pro, is going to launch is unknown, but a new source gives an approximat

18. OtterBox Impact Case Now Available for BlackBerry Bold 11/5/2008

Otter Products, has released a case from its Impact Series for the new BlackBerry Bold. This skin-style case combines durable silicone with

19. Verizon's Acquisition of Alltel Passes Final Hurdle 11/5/2008

The FCC has approved Verizon's proposed acquisition of Alltel, which will create the largest mobile phone provider in the United States.

20. Xperia X1 Still Headed to the U.S. Soon, Despite Component Shortage 11/5/2008

Sony Ericsson says production problems it's having with the Xperia X1 won't delay its release of the in the U.S., which is scheduled to happ

21. T-Mobile G1 Review 11/5/2008

The T-Mobile G1 is the first smartphone with Android, Google's new operating system for mobile devices. Brighthand's Editor-in-Chief brings

22. Nokia's Beta Labs Releases Nokia Friend View 11/6/2008

Nokia's Friend View service allows users to share location and status information and then coordinate meet-ups and other communication.

23. Documents To Go Premium, PDF To Go Now Available for the Latest BlackBerries 11/6/2008

A new version of Documents To Go provides advanced Microsoft Office file editing capabilities. PDF To Go introduces native PDF viewer for Bl

24. Sprint Now Offering Enhanced Centro, Discount on Original 11/6/2008

A new version of the Palm Centro for Sprint with twice as much memory as the earlier one is now widely available. This carrier is also offer

25. Moving to Symbian S60: Creating a Mobile Office with the Nokia N95 11/6/2008

Antoine Wright takes a look at some applications can turn a Symbian S60 smartphone into a portable office.

26. iQcontacts Blurs the Line Between Address Book and Calendar 11/6/2008

iQcontacts is a new smart dialer and calendar-integrated application for Palm OS devices.

27. Worldwide Smartphone Shipments Up 28% 11/7/2008

Despite economic woes, people are snapping up smartphones at a record pace. During last quarter, Apple saw its shipments increase dramatical

28. HTC Touch HD Now Shipping in the U.S. 11/7/2008

The Touch HD isn't going to be officially released in N. America, but it is now available through at least one grey-market retailer.

29. AT&T Launching the HTC Touch Pro Next Week? 11/7/2008

Just days after an unconfirmed report said AT&T would release its version of the HTC Touch Pro near the end of this month, what appears to b

30. AT&T Commits to iPhone Tethering Plan 11/8/2008

iPhone users can do a great deal with their smartphone, but one thing they can't is use it as a modem for their laptop. This may soon change

31. Best Buy Taking Pre-Orders for BlackBerry Storm 11/8/2008

Those who are eager to get their hands on the Storm -- which will be the first BlackBerry with a touchscreen -- can pre-order it now from Be

32. AT&T Taking a Wait and See Attitude Toward Android 11/8/2008

The head of AT&T Mobility says that Google's Android has not yet developed to the point where his company is interested in releasing a smart

33. Sprint, Clearwire Get FCC Approval to Create WiMAX Company 11/8/2008

Sprint Nextel and Clearwire now have government approval to create a new company that will eventually provide WiMAX service to millions of A

34. T-Mobile G1 Update Squashes Huge Bug 11/9/2008

Google and T-Mobile are current distributing a system update for the T-Mobile G1 to fix a major bug.

35. T-Mobile Prepping Digital Photo Frame with Its Own Phone Number 11/9/2008

T-Mobile has unveiled the cameo, a digital picture frame that can receive photos sent to it via MMS or e-mail.

36. Check Your Messages Like James Bond 11/9/2008

BIO.ID for Windows Mobile lets users receive text messages in an unusual way.

37. Microsoft CEO Confirms Windows Mobile 6.5 11/10/2008

Steve Ballmer was speaking at a conference last week when he -- possibly accidentally -- made reference to an unannounced upcoming version o

38. Tethering Coming to the T-Mobile G1 11/10/2008

There's good news for the people who are holding off getting a T-Mobile G1 until this new smartphone can be used as a modem for their laptop

39. BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 Review 11/10/2008

RIM has launched the first BlackBerry with a clamshell design. Shaun Mahal brings us a review of this new consumer-oriented smartphone, whic

40. A Smartphone Tops the U.S. List of Best Selling Handsets 11/10/2008

For the first time ever, a smartphone has outsold every other handset in the U.S. consumer market.

41. No Firefox for You, Android! 11/10/2008

The Mozilla Foundation is hard at work on a mobile version of the Firefox web browser. This will be available for several different smartpho

42. T-Mobile, Best Buy Offering Unlocked Nokia Smartphones with Subsidies 11/11/2008

Nokia is combining with T-Mobile and Best Buy to offer some unlocked models with a contract, giving U.S. customers access to Nokia's Symbian

43. A Look Ahead at Nokia's Devices for the Rest of 2008 11/11/2008

A document that has leaked out of Nokia gives a roadmap of the smartphones Nokia intends to unveil before the end of this year.

44. AT&T Fuze Hits the Market 11/11/2008

AT&T's version of the HTC Touch Pro has just been released. This high-end, business-oriented device comes loaded with features, including a

45. Fix for Windows Mobile Email Bug Released 11/11/2008

Microsoft has released a fix for a bug in the latest version of Windows Mobile that can prevent email from being sent.

46. Palm Fixes a Treo Pro Bluetooth Bug 11/11/2008

Palm, Inc. has released a patch to fix a Bluetooth-related problem on the Treo Pro.

47. BlackBerry Storm Not Launching Quite as Soon as Expected 11/12/2008

A document that has leaked out of Verizon indicates the the first BlackBerry with a touchscreen will have its U.S. debut a week later than e

48. Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Official Debut in Two Weeks 11/12/2008

The Xperia X1 -- the first Windows Mobile smartphone from Sony Ericsson -- will be officially released in the U.S. on "Black Friday".

49. New Version of Free Iris Web Browser Released 11/12/2008

Torch Mobile has released the second beta of its Iris web browser for Windows Mobile.

50. Pharos Unveils Two Navigation-Oriented Smartphones 11/12/2008

Pharos will soon release the Traveler 117 and Traveler 127, two Windows Mobile smartphones with a focus on personal navigation.

51. HTC MAX 4G: World's First WiMAX Smartphone 11/13/2008

The HTC MAX 4G, the worlds first integrated GSM/WiMAX handset, has just been announced. This is a Windows Mobile device with a WVGA touchscr

52. Nokia E63 Smartphone Introduced 11/13/2008

Nokia has released the E63, a smartphone similar to this company's popular E71, but with a more accessible price point and tweaked physical

53. Verizon Reveals BlackBerry Storm Launch Date and Price 11/13/2008

The time for rumors and leaks about the BlackBerry Storm is over; Verizon Wireless has just officially announced when this smartphone will b

54. HTC Touch Pro Coming to Verizon by Month's End 11/13/2008

Verizon Wireless may soon be the latest wireless carrier in the U.S. to introduce the HTC Touch Pro.

55. Opera Mini 4.2 Available in Beta Form 11/13/2008

Opera Software has released a preview of Opera Mini 4.2, the next version of its web browser that runs on almost every mobile phone.

56. AT&T Wireless Releasing the Nokia 6650 11/13/2008

AT&T is just about to introduce the Nokia 6550, a GPS- and 3G-equipped flip-smartphone running the Symbian S60 operating system.

57. New Images May Be Screenshots of Windows Mobile 6.5 11/13/2008

A pair of screenshots have been making the rounds online, claiming to show the user interface of the upcoming Windows Mobile 6.5.

58. Verizon Debuts Samsung Saga 11/14/2008

Verizon Wireless has just launched the Samsung Saga, a Windows Mobile smartphone with a small keyboard, EV-DO, and support for CDMA and GSM

59. BlackBerry Storm: A Potential iPhone Killer in the Enterprise 11/14/2008

Although Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM) refuses to say so explicitly, the company has delivered to enterprises a viable alternative to the iP

60. AT&T Fuze Review 11/14/2008

The AT&T Fuze is the latest business-oriented Windows Mobile smartphone to come from this carrier. It offers an impressive list of features,

61. Spb Keyboard 4.0 Aims to Make On-Screen Typing Easier 11/14/2008

Spb Software has released Spb Keyboard 4.0, a new version of its application which looks to make inputing text via on-screen keyboards smart

62. Internet Explorer Mobile 6 Only Coming to New Models 11/15/2008

Microsoft has revealed that the next version of Internet Explorer Mobile will only be released on new models. There will be no official way

63. iambic Introduces Agendus for Windows Mobile 3.0 11/15/2008

Agendus for Windows Mobile 3.0 -- a major new version of iambic's personal information manager for Windows Mobile -- is now available.

64. A Look Ahead at Nokia's Devices for Early 2009 11/16/2008

A roadmap has surfaced that describes a number of unannounced smartphones Nokia expects to release next year.

65. mNotes Adds Lotus Notes Support to Symbian S60 Smartphones 11/17/2008

mNotes brings Lotus Notes and Email to Symbian S60 smartphones.

66. Google Voice-Recognition Search Coming First to iPhone, not Android 11/17/2008

Google is going to release an application that will let users enter search terms on a smartphone by just saying them aloud.

67. Touch-Oriented Asus P565 Boasts 800 MHz Processor 11/17/2008

Asus has unveiled a business-oriented Windows Mobile smartphone that it claims is the fastest in the world. This device also sports a touch-

68. Documents To Go 11 for Palm OS Now Available 11/17/2008

A new version of the leading Office suite for Palm OS adds support for tracking changes and other advanced formatting features.

69. Samsung Epix Review 11/17/2008

The Samsung Epix is a mid-range Windows Mobile smartphone that debuted recently from AT&T. Brighthand's chief reviewer brings us his thought

70. MailShadowG Brings Microsoft Exchange Synchronization to Android 11/17/2008

Cemaphore has released MailShadowG, which allows users of Android-based smartphones such as the T-Mobile to synchronize their email, calenda

71. My Little Tank for iPhone/iPod Touch Released 11/18/2008

Handmark has released Astraware's popular game, My Little Tank, for iPhone/iPod Touch devices

72. LogMeIn Rescue+Mobile Gains Support for BlackBerry Smartphones 11/18/2008

Those responsible for solving the technical problems of a group of BlackBerry users can now offer remote support for these smartphones thank

73. AT&T Launches Windows Mobile Smartphone from LG 11/18/2008

The LG Incite, which just debuted on AT&T, has the distinction of being the first smartphone from LG released by a major U.S. wireless carri

74. Two New Redfly Versions Unveiled: Lighter or More Multimedia Savvy 11/18/2008

Celio Corp has just taken the wraps off two new versions of its Redfly Smartphone Terminal. One of these is lighter and less expensive, whil

75. HTC Touch Pro for Sprint Preliminary Review 11/18/2008

Sprint recently introduced its version of the HTC Touch Pro, a business-oriented smartphone with a VGA touchscreen, sliding keyboard, and EV

76. Verizon XV6900 Getting OS Update, EV-DO Rev A 11/19/2008

Verizon's version of the HTC Touch will soon get an upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.1. In addition, this update will enhance some features on th

77. Celio Redfly C8N Review 11/19/2008

Celio has unveiled a new version of its Redfly Smartphone Terminal that adds multimedia support. Ed Hardy brings us this review.

78. Barack Obama May Have to Give Up his BlackBerry 11/19/2008

The U.S. President-Elect is a heavy user of email on his smartphone, but he might have to give it up when he takes office in January.

79. Palm Treo Pro Reportedly Heading to Sprint in January 11/19/2008

There have been several unconfirmed reports in the past months that indicate Sprint is going to release a version of the Palm Treo Pro, and

80. Android On Its Way to Japan, S. Korea 11/20/2008

NTT DoCoMo and KTF, two major wireless carriers in Asia, are reportedly working on a smartphone based on Google's Android OS. Updated

81. BlackBerry Storm 9530 Preliminary Review 11/20/2008

Verizon is set to launch the first BlackBerry with a touchscreen tomorrow, and Brighthand's Shaun Mahal brings us a preliminary review of th

82. Google Sync for BlackBerry Gets Two-Way Address Book Synchronization 11/20/2008

Support for two-way contacts synchronization has been added to the free Google Sync for BlackBerry application.

83. HTC Touch Pro, Touch Diamond Now Available from Alltel 11/20/2008

The HTC Touch Pro and Touch Diamond have been joining the lineup of wireless carriers around the U.S. lately, and the latest of these is Al

84. Nokia E71 May Finally Be On Its Way to AT&T 11/20/2008

The unlocked version of the Nokia E71 has been on the market in the U.S. for months, but there's still may be a chance this model will be re

85. BlackBerry Storm Debuts in the U.S. 11/21/2008

Verizon Wireless has just launched the BlackBerry Storm 9530. With its combination of business-friendly features and a large touchscreen, so

86. Nokia Adding Lotus Notes Support to Symbian S60 11/21/2008

Nokia and IBM have announced that official support for Lotus Notes is coming to a number of Nokia's S60-based phones.

87. T-Mobile Raises Prices for Wireless Data 11/21/2008

T-Mobile USA has increased the price it charges smartphone customers for an unlimited wireless data plan.

88. Samsung Omnia for Verizon Now Basically Confirmed 11/21/2008

Thanks to a slip-up from Samsung, there's virtually no room for doubt that Verizon will soon release a version of the Omnia, a touchscreen-o

89. iPhone 2.2 Update Adds Google Street View, Walking Directions, and More 11/21/2008

The newly-released iPhone 2.2 update brings a number of enhancements, many of which are related to Google Maps.

90. Palm Laying Off Employees, Focusing on Fewer Projects 11/21/2008

Palm, Inc. is laying an undisclosed number of employees off, both in the U.S. and in other countries, as it tries to reinvent its products i

91. T-Mobile Now Offering Digital Photo Frame with with Cellular-Wireless Access 11/22/2008

T-Mobile is now offering the cameo, a digital picture frame that can receive photos via MMS or email.

92. Adobe Flash Player Coming To a Broad Array of Mobile Devices 11/22/2008

Adobe said this week it is working with ARM to bring Flash Player 10 to smartphones running some of the best-known mobile operating systems,

93. T-Mobile G1 Now Comes with a 3.5 mm Headphone Adapter 11/22/2008

The T-Mobile G1 doesn't include a standard 3.5 mm port, and this carrier has just begun including an adapter that lets the owners of this de

94. Nokia Releases New Beta of Mobile Web Server 11/23/2008

Nokia's Mobile Web Server has been updated to version 1.5, and features easier access rights management, intelligent network handling, and i

95. BlackBerry Bold 9000 Review 11/24/2008

The BlackBerry Bold is the latest generation in RIM's very successful line of business-oriented smartphones. Ed Hardy Brings us a review of

96. HTC Touch Pro Debuts on Verizon 11/24/2008

Verizon Wireless has joined the ranks of carriers offering the HTC Touch Pro, a business-oriented smartphone with a wide range of high-end f

97. MWg Zinc II Available for $300 11/25/2008

The Zinc II offers a sliding keyboard, 3G, Wi-Fi, and GPS. This unlocked smartphone debuted over the summer at $750, but can now be found fo

98. Verizon Commits to Samsung Omnia 11/25/2008

The Samsung Omnia, a touchscreen-oriented Windows Mobile device, will be the next smartphone released by Verizon Wireless.

99. Opera Mini 4.2 Now Available 11/25/2008

Opera Mini 4.2, which appeared in beta form a few weeks ago, has had its official release. This web browser runs on a number of mobile platf

100. Get 50% Off BlackBerry Apps in the Brighthand Store 11/25/2008

The Brighthand Store is now offering 48 of the best-selling BlackBerry applications for 50% off.

101. T-Mobile G1 Now Available in White 11/26/2008

T-Mobile USA is now offering the G1 in a new color: white. Previously, this smartphone was available only in black and bronze.

102. TiVo Users Can Now Schedule Recordings with their Phones 11/26/2008

A new website created for mobile devices gives TiVo subscribers the power to schedule recordings directly to their TiVo box.

103. Elevation Partners ''Very Pleased'' with Palm's Progress 11/26/2008

The private equity firm that owns 25% of Palm, Inc. has categorically denied a recent rumor that it wants out of this investment.

104. Kingston Multi-Kit with 8 GB microSDHC Card Review 11/26/2008

Kingston has released a group of accessories to help people take full advantage of the memory card slot in their smartphone. Adama Brown has

105. Daylight Savings Solar Cell Charger Review 11/28/2008

Daylight Savings, Inc. offers an accessory that combines a 1200 mAh battery and a solar charger for just $20. Antoine Wright brings us a rev

106. New Garnet VM Beta Released 11/28/2008

Access has released an updated beta of its emulator that allows Nokia Internet Tablets to run Palm OS applications.

107. Moving to Symbian S60: Useful Utilities 11/28/2008

Antoine Wright takes a look at some utilities for Symbian S60 smartphones that make them faster and easier to use.

108. GPS-Action Lets Symbian S60 Devices Perform Differently Based on Location 11/30/2008

GPS-Action is a location-based application that uses GPS and cell-ID to perform custom actions for Symbian S60-based devices.

109. Automatically Activate Wi-Fi with WifiLocations 11/30/2008

WifiLocations is an application that enables the automatic starting of the Wi-Fi radio in Windows Mobile devices based on cell-ID positionin

110. Nokia N96 Review 11/30/2008

The Nokia N96 is currently Nokia's multimedia flagship model, and offers a range of high-end features, including TV-Out. Antoine Wright brin