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SmartPhone Articles for February of 2008

Below are the 67 SmartPhone articles for February of 2008

1. A Preview of HTC's TouchFLO 2 2/1/2008

An early copy of HTC's follow-up to TouchFLO has leaked on the Web, and this gives the world a sneak peek at what this upcoming fingertip-fr

2. Most Popular Smartphones and Handhelds of January 2008 2/1/2008

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

3. HP iPAQ 210 Enterprise Handheld First Impressions Review 2/1/2008

After receiving HP's latest handheld yesterday, Adama D. Brown shares his first thoughts of this brand-new device.

4. DIRECTV Releases DVR Scheduler for Mobile Web Browsers 2/5/2008

DIRECTV has a new mobile DVR service out. See what our king of watching too much TV, Brian Beeler, has to say about it.

5. Apple Doubles the iPhone's and iPod touch's Storage Capacities 2/5/2008

Apple today launched new iPhone and iPod touch models which have double the memory of their predecessors, the first time either of these dev

6. Significantly Updated Version of Opera Mobile Browser Announced 2/5/2008

Opera Software has just taken the wraps off of Opera Mobile 9.5, the next version of its Web browser for smartphones and sophisticated featu

7. Android Development Tools Getting Revamped 2/5/2008

Developers have had the tools they need to write applications for the forthcoming Android operating system for a couple of months now, but m

8. Mobile Tech News -- Threaded SMS App, Archive SMS Messages, Spb Mobile Shell, and More 2/6/2008

VITO Technology Introduces Threaded SMS App for Windows Mobile Archive SMS Messages with Sprite Archie Spb Mobile Shell 2.0 To Be Unveil

9. HTC Touch Coming to Verizon this Month? 2/6/2008

Rumors have been circulating for some time that Verizon will soon begin offering the HTC Touch, and a new unconfirmed report gives a timefra

10. Technology Coming Together for High-Quality Cell Phone Pics 2/6/2008

In this guest editorial, David Rasnake, head of DigitalCameraReview.com, predicts that big improvements are coming to the cameras built into

11. A First Glimpse of Firefox Mobile 2/6/2008

The Mozilla Corporation is hard are work on a version of Firefox for smartphones, and has some proposals for what the different versions thi

12. Take a Sneak Peek at the modu 2/7/2008

modu Ltd. is very slowly unveiling what it says will be the world's first modular mobile phone. This will be able to plug into a variety of

13. Nokia N81 8GB Review 2/7/2008

Antoine Wright brings us a review of the Nokia N81 8GB a Symbian/S60 smartphone with an emphasis on multimedia and gaming.

14. Palm Centro Coming Soon to Europe 2/7/2008

Palm, Inc. will soon launch its consumer-oriented Centro smartphone in a new area: Europe. This will also mark the debut of the GSM version

15. ARM May Demo Android Reference Design Next Week 2/8/2008

ARM, the company behind the processors used in the majority of smartphones, will reportedly soon be showing off a reference design of a devi

16. Mobile Tech News -- T-Mobile Shadow Update, Sync MeetingMaker Data, PDAmill Game Discount 2/8/2008

T-Mobile Shadow Gets a Small System Update PocketMac GoBetween Synchronizes MeetingMaker Data with Mobile Devices PDAmill Offering 25%

17. OtterBox 1921 Palm Treo Case Review 2/9/2008

Antoine Wright says that the OtterBox 1921 rugged hard case for the Treo 680/750/755p handles the job of protecting the smartphone while sti

18. Sony Ericsson Unveils Its First Windows Mobile Smartphone 2/10/2008

After years making phones based on Symbian, Sony Ericsson has just taken a major step in a new direction by unveiling its very first device

19. HTC Advantage Uber-Handheld Getting Upgraded 2/11/2008

HTC Corp. has announced plans to release an updated version of the HTC Advantage that will include new software, increased storage, and an i

20. MSN Direct Now Available for Windows Mobile Devices 2/11/2008

Microsoft Corp. has just introduced a technology preview for accessing MSN Direct content on Windows Mobile-based devices.

21. Microsoft Acquiring T-Mobile Sidekick Maker Danger, Inc. 2/11/2008

Microsoft Corp. has announced that it will acquire Danger Inc., the company responsible for the popular Sidekick line of smartphones.

22. Nokia N96 First Thoughts Preview 2/12/2008

Nokia has unveiled its latest high-end Symbian/S60 smartphone with a multimedia focus, the N96. This device is on display now at the Mobile

23. Starbucks Will Offer Free Wi-Fi Service from AT&T, Drop T-Mobile 2/12/2008

In the near future, Starbucks will begin offering free AT&T Wi-Fi service at more than 7,000 locations across the United States.

24. Android Prototypes on Display at Mobile World Congress 2/12/2008

With the first releases not expected until the second half of this year, no company is ready to unveil Android-powered smartphones at Mobile

25. Access Now Widely Distributing ALP Developer Tools 2/12/2008

Access Co. Ltd. is giving all developers easy access to the tools they need to create applications for its Linux-based replacement for the P

26. Windows Mobile 6.1 Is MIA 2/12/2008

With the largest mobile phone-related tradeshow of the year going on now in Barcelona, Microsoft had been widely expected to unveil Windows

27. Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 First Thoughts Preview 2/13/2008

Sony Ericsson made headlines earlier this week by announcing its first Windows Mobile smartphone. The Xperia X1 is on display now at at trad

28. Orange Releasing ALP-Powered Smartphone this Summer 2/13/2008

The news many have been eagerly waiting for has finally appeared: a major telecom has committed to releasing a smartphone running the Linux-

29. Samsung, LG, T-Mobile Commit to Releasing Android Smartphones 2/13/2008

There's good news for those who are waiting for a smartphone based on Google's Android operating system: several big-name companies have pro

30. Kingston Announces DataTraveler Micro Reader 2/14/2008

Kingston has announced the DataTraveler Micro Reader, a USB drive that can store, transfer, and read content on a variety of mobile memory c

31. T-Mobile USA Will Finally Have 3G Service Before This Summer 2/14/2008

The long wait T-Mobile USA customers have been enduring for 3G service may be almost over; this week, the telecom committed to having 3G se

32. LiMo Emerging as Solid Competition for Android 2/14/2008

Access, Co., Ltd. and the European telecom Orange have joined the LiMo Foundation, adding their considerable weight to this group.

33. Microsoft's Windows Mobile Group Gets a New Chief 2/14/2008

There's a new man at the helm of the group responsible for Windows Mobile. Pieter Knook, who had held responsibility for this operating sys

34. A Merging of Styles 2/14/2008

In his latest editorial, Antoine Wright takes a moment to step back and look at how people are around the world are using their mobile devic

35. HP Cancels the U.S. Release of the iPAQ 610 2/14/2008

HP has decided to not offer one of the smartphones in its latest lineup of devices, the iPAQ 610 Business Navigator, in the United States.

36. Boingo Extends Support To Users of Windows Mobile 6 and Symbian Devices 2/15/2008

Wi-Fi service provider Boingo has released updated versions of its software that enable users of Windows Mobile 6 and Symbian UIQ devices to

37. Torch Mobile Launches Free Web Browser for Windows Mobile 2/15/2008

Torch Mobile has released Iris, a full-featured web browser available for both Windows Mobile and Trolltech's Qtopia.

38. Motorola ROKR E8 Preview 2/15/2008

Motorola has taken the wraps off a new Linux-based phone with a focus on music, the ROKR E8. This model was on display at the Mobile World C

39. Mobile Tech News -- Treo 680 Update, Free Geocaching App for S60, eReader Pro Now Free, and More 2/16/2008

Software Update for Unlocked GSM Palm Treo 680 Smartphone Trimble Creates Free Geocaching Application for Nokia Phones eReader Pro Now F

40. Palm Centro Now Available for Pre-Order in Europe 2/16/2008

Palm, Inc. is now taking pre-orders for the Centro, it's latest consumer-oriented Palm OS smartphone, in Europe.

41. HP iPAQ 210 Enterprise Handheld Review 2/17/2008

HP's latest device is the iPAQ 210, which is loaded with features, like a VGA screen and dual memory card slots. According to Brighthand's A

42. Mobile Tech News -- AT&T Tilt Updated, HTC and the Xperia X1, T-Mobile Sale 2/18/2008

HTC Releases Small System Software Update for AT&T Tilt The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Will Be Manufactured by HTC T-Mobile Waiving Activat

43. Sprint Launches the Samsung Ace World Phone 2/18/2008

Sprint is now offering the Samsung Ace, a new Windows Mobile smartphone that can access both GSM and CDMA networks, and therefore can be use

44. Palm Centro Now Available from AT&T 2/19/2008

AT&T has just become the second telecom in the United States to offer the Palm Centro, a smartphone with a focus on consumers.

45. Apple May Be Getting Ready To Drop the iPhone's and iPod touch's Price 2/19/2008

Apple will reportedly lower the cost of both the iPhone and iPod touch in the near future. The price of both models will supposedly decrease

46. Palm Centro for AT&T First Impressions Review 2/19/2008

AT&T has just launched the Palm Centro, and Antoine Wright brings us his first thoughts of this consumer-oriented, Palm OS smartphone.

47. Details Leaked on HP's First UMPC 2/19/2008

In the past few days, rumors have emerged that HP is going to enter the Ultra Mobile PC market. This company's upcoming device has been hint

48. Possible First Glimpse of the Nokia N830 Internet Tablet *UPDATED* 2/20/2008

Nokia has committed to releasing an Internet Tablet with the 4G standard WiMax, but so far has declined to give any details on this upcoming

49. Google May Release Its Own Gphone After All 2/20/2008

Despite many have assumed for months, Google may do more than just lead development on the Android; it will reportedly offer smartphones run

50. Most U.S. Telecoms To Offer Unlimited Voice Plans 2/20/2008

In recent days, all the top-tier wireless telecoms in the United States have announced new monthly calling plans that give customers unlimit

51. BlackBerry Service Interrupted Again 2/20/2008

For the second time in about a week, RIM is having a problems delivering emails to users of BlackBerry smartphones. Update: According to RIM

52. Mobile Tech News -- Windows Mobile and Microsoft Zune, All VITO Products for $7, PhatNotes Updated 2/21/2008

How Can Windows Mobile and Microsoft Zune Work Together Better? Get Big Discounts Off All VITO Software PhatNotes Updated with Context

53. Samsung BlackJack II Review 2/21/2008

One of the many smartphones offered by AT&T is the Samsung BlackJack II, and Brighthand's Ed Hardy brings us a review of this Windows Mobile

54. Get a Free Palm Z22 When Buying a Palm TX 2/21/2008

Palm, Inc. is now offering a two-handhelds-for-the-price-of-one deal, in which those who purchase a Palm TX will get a Palm Z22 for free.

55. Mobile Tech News -- Settle the Wild West, Get CallRec for Free, Google Search Tool 2/22/2008

Settle the American Fronter with Westward Get CallRec for Palm OS for Free Google Releases Search Tool for Nokia Smartphones

56. TAKEphONE Review 2/22/2008

ShSh Software's TAKEphONE acts as replacement for the Contacts and Phone application on Palm OS smartphones. Brighthand forum moderator Nico

57. NASA Prepping Phone Network for the Moon 2/24/2008

NASA and the British National Space Center (BNSC) are collaborating on creating the first cellular network in outer space.

58. StyleTap May Bring Palm OS Applications to the iPhone 2/24/2008

StyleTap is considering releasing an application that will allow users to run Palm OS programs on an Apple iPhone.

59. HTC Planning to Improve Video Performance on Some of Its Smartphones 2/25/2008

HTC has released a statement in which it promises a software update that will improve the video performance of some of its smartphones.

60. Mobile Tech News -- Sony mylo Developers, LinkedIn Mobile, OtterBox for BlackBerry Pearl 2/26/2008

Sony Launches Developer Site for mylo COM-2 Mobile Version of LinkedIn Available OtterBox Introduces Cases for the Latest BlackBerry Pea

61. iPhone Used to Visit Google 50 Times More than Any Other Handset 2/26/2008

Google keeps track of what types of mobile devices use its search service, and company executives were recently surprised to discover that t

62. SoftMaker Office 2008 for Pocket PCs Now Available as Public Beta 2/26/2008

For those who need more than the standard Microsoft Office Mobile, there's SoftMaker Office 2008 for Pocket PCs, which is now available as a

63. Apple Releases Slightly Mysterious System Software Update for the iPhone, iPod touch 2/27/2008

Apple, Inc. has released a firmware update for the iPhone and iPod touch, and while this definitely takes care of a few bugs, it might also

64. Congress May Force Telecoms to Offer Phones without Contracts 2/27/2008

Under a proposed U.S. law being debated today, telecoms would be required to offer handsets without requiring users to sign a service contra

65. iPhone and iPod touch Software Development Tools Finally Coming Next Week 2/27/2008

Apple has just admitted it's going to miss its self-imposed February deadline to releasing the tools that developers will need to create of

66. Mobile Tech News -- Sprint Stores, DST Update, Centro Cases 2/28/2008

All Sprint Stores Temporarily Closing Today Microsoft Releases Daylight Saving Time Update BoxWave Now Offering Two New Palm Centro Case

67. Samsung Ace First Impressions Review 2/28/2008

Adama D. Brown brings us this preliminary review of the Samsung Ace, a new Windows Mobile smartphone from Sprint that that, unlike most of t