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SmartPhone Articles for May of 2008

Below are the 67 SmartPhone articles for May of 2008

1. Mobile Tech News -- Palm Treo 500, FlipSide MP3 Player Released, NoviiRemote and Centro, and More 5/1/2008

Palm Treo 500 Comes to O2 FlipSide MP3 Player Released for Windows Mobile NoviiRemote Now Compatible with Palm Centro Updated MyStrand

2. First Glimpse of a Clamshell BlackBerry 5/1/2008

Although RIM has updated the look of its BlackBerry smartphones over the years, all of them have been tablets. Now there's strong evidence t

3. Garmin nuvifone Price Leaked 5/1/2008

Garmin has officially/unofficially revealed what its upcoming GPS-enabled phone will cost, and which carrier will likely offer it.

4. I Fear the Carriers, Even When They Bring Gifts 5/1/2008

In his latest editorial, Adama D. Brown takes the wireless carriers to task for practices that he believes are damaging to their customers,

5. Mobile Tech News -- Spb Mobile Shell Updated, Nokia GPS Widget Platform, GPS Tuner Updated, and More 5/2/2008

Spb Mobile Shell Updated Nokia Adds WHERE GPS Widget Platform GPS Tuner 5.4 Released LightWav on Sale Today

6. Motorola Q9c, BlackBerry Curve May Be Coming to Verizon Next Week 5/2/2008

At the CTIA tradeshow last month, Verizon promised to add three smartphones to its roster, and so far it has introduced only one of these. H

7. Most Popular Smartphones and Handhelds of April 2008 5/2/2008

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

8. Possible New Pictures of the iPhone 3G Appear 5/2/2008

Despite its best efforts, Apple hasn't been able to keep a lid on next-generation iPhone leaks, and what are supposedly pictures of this upc

9. Brighthand FAQ: What's the Difference Between CDMA and GSM? 5/3/2008

Often when a new member of the Brighthand forum asks for advice on which device to buy, one of the questions that trips them up has to do wi

10. Images and Details of the HTC Touch Diamond Leaked 5/4/2008

The Touch Diamond is slated to be formally unveiled on Tuesday, but for those who can't wait, an overview with pictures of this 3G Windows M

11. Adobe Opens Flash To More Development Across Devices 5/4/2008

Adobe hopes to make Flash become a write once/run everywhere type of environment for games and other applications on devices of all types, i

12. Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Launch Date Revealed 5/5/2008

Ever since Sony Ericsson took the wraps off its first Windows Mobile smartphone, people have been eagerly awaiting this high-end device. Alt

13. Demand for HTC Touch Diamond Already High 5/5/2008

The official unveiling of the HTC Diamond hasn't even happened yet, and this smartphone is already shaping up to be a success.

14. T-Mobile USA Launches 3G Service with Voice and Data 5/5/2008

T-Mobile USA has begun the long-delayed rollout of its 3G service. Despite what earlier reports said, this includes both voice and high-spee

15. Celio Redfly Gets Windows Mobile Standard Support 5/6/2008

Celio Corp. has announced that the Redfly will soon support Windows Mobile Standard devices, in addition to ones running Windows Mobile Prof

16. HTC Touch Diamond Now Official 5/6/2008

The HTC Touch Diamond is no longer just a rumor; the successor to the original HTC Touch it has been officially unveiled at an event in Lond

17. FCC Filing Reveals Samsung i770 with GSM, CDMA 5/6/2008

FCC approval documents have revealed the existence of the Samsung SCH-i770, an apparent successor to the i760 that will include both CDMA an

18. iPhone: Corporate Threat or Menace? 5/6/2008

After a year in which the iPhone was the big dog in the consumer smartphone market, Apple is getting ready to make some changes that will pu

19. Mobile Tech News -- Palm Presentation, IM for for BlackBerries, SunnySoft Contacts Updated, and More 5/7/2008

Palm to Present at Merrill Lynch Technology Conference WebMessenger Mobile for BlackBerries Released SunnySoft Contacts Updated Gamelof

20. Verizon Now Offering BlackBerry Curve with EV-DO, GPS 5/7/2008

As it promised to do last month, Verizon has launched its version of the BlackBerry Curve, a smartphone designed to appeal to both business

21. Treo 800w May Be Coming July 22 5/7/2008

There's strong evidence that Sprint is going to release the Treo 800w this summer, and a new report even names the date.

22. Sprint, Clearwire Partner To Create WiMAX Company 5/7/2008

Sprint Nextel and Clearwire have announced plans to combine their wireless broadband units under the Clearwire name, forming a new wireless

23. U.S. Version of HTC Touch Dual Now Available 5/7/2008

A new version of HTC's popular Touch smartphone with a sliding keyboard has been released in the United States. Although this model has been

24. Mobile Tech News -- SD Sync Updated, New Astraware Game, iPhoneRingToneMaker Sale, Centro TV Ad 5/8/2008

SD Sync Updated with Two-Way Synchronization Hidden Expedition: Titanic Now Available for Symbian S60 and UIQ Two Day Sale on iPhoneRing

25. New Spy Shot Helps Confirm the Look of the iPhone 2 5/8/2008

Last week, several pictures supposedly depicting the upcoming version of the iPhone appeared on the Web. Now, an image from a second source

26. Global Mobile Phone Market Grew Strongly in Q1 5/8/2008

During the first quarter of this year, the market for mobile phones worldwide was unaffected by the economic slowdown. In fact, shipments ro

27. TomTom Not Making Its Own Phone 5/8/2008

Although Garmin is coming out with its own GPS-centered phone, rival TomTom isn't planning something similar. Instead, it will work with oth

28. Sprint Now Offering BlackBerry Curve 8330 5/9/2008

The BlackBerry Curve 8330 has debuted on a second wireless carrier this week. Sprint has just begun offering this smartphone, close on the h

29. Nokia N71 May Come to AT&T 5/9/2008

AT&T is in the process of prepping the Nokia N71 for release, according to an unconfirmed report.

30. Brighthand FAQ: What Are the Wireless Networking Options Going to Be in the Future? 5/9/2008

Some of the frequently asked questions in the Brighthand forums are from people who are unfamiliar with WiMax and other emerging wireless ne

31. Verizon Launches Motorola Q9c 5/9/2008

Verizon Wireless has introduced its second smartphone of the week. The Motorola Q9c is a more business-oriented version of a Windows Mobile

32. Nokia Makes Java-based Game Development Easier 5/10/2008

Nokia has released an updated SNAP Mobile software development kit that should make it allow developers to create richer Java-based games.

33. Next-Generation BlackBerry Gets a Possible Name, Release Date 5/10/2008

Rumors of a new BlackBerry model are coming thick and fast. The most recent of these supposedly reveals the official name for this upcoming

34. Mobile Tech News -- Snails Reloaded, OtterBox for Charity, Samsung Instinct Comparison 5/11/2008

Snails Reloaded Hits the Web OtterBox Offering Cases to Support Breast Cancer Treatment Samsung Instinct Goes Head-to-Head with the iPho

35. Leaked Version of Nokia Internet Tablet OS Shows Minor Updates 5/11/2008

An early build of an operating system update for Nokia's N800 and N810 Internet Tablets has been leaked on the Web.

36. It's Not the Hardware, It's the User Experience That's Broken 5/11/2008

In his latest editorial, Antoine Wright takes the stand that what mobile devices need isn't better hardware, it's better software.

37. RIM Unveils the BlackBerry Bold 9000 5/12/2008

RIM has just taken the wraps off its next smartphone model. The BlackBerry Bold will be the first from this company to support tri-band HSDP

38. Windows Mobile 7 May See Release Later This Year 5/12/2008

According to a roadmap from device manufacturer MWg, the company plans to have a Windows Mobile 7 device on the market some time in the four

39. AT&T Commits to Free Wi-Fi for its Smartphone Users... Eventually 5/13/2008

A slip-up by AT&T has brought to light AT&T's plan to offer Wi-Fi access to all its customers with a smartphone that can take advantage of i

40. Opera Mini 4.1 Released, Up to 50% Faster 5/13/2008

Opera Software has released Opera Mini 4.1, the latest version of itsfree, Java-based we browser that works on nearly every mobile phone.

41. Asus Eee PC 900 Review 5/13/2008

The Asus Eee PC 900 is the new update to the original Eee PC. In this review, Jerry Jackson seeks to answer the question, "Is this $550 mobi

42. Mobile Tech News -- AfterCall for S60, Handmark BlackBerry Apps, PocketMac AudioExtractor 5/14/2008

AfterCall for S60 Now Available Handmark Announces New Applications for BlackBerry Devices PocketMac AudioExtractor Eases YouTube Music

43. MWg Atom Life Review 5/14/2008

The MWg Atom Life is a Windows Mobile smartphone that most people won't notice unless they are paying attention. Still, Antoine Wright says

44. Microsoft Wants 40% of the Smartphone Market by 2012 5/14/2008

A high-level Microsoft executive says his company has set an ambitious goal for itself: it wants Windows Mobile to have 40% of the world sm

45. AT&T Plans 20 Megabit 3G Network for Next Year 5/15/2008

AT&T Wireless has announced plans to upgrade its 3G network to support Internet access at speeds of up to 20 megabits per second, starting i

46. HTC Touch Diamond Preview 5/15/2008

Although HTC Touch Diamond is not yet available, Ed Hardy has been been given a preview of it by HTC, and brings us his first impressions.

47. eXpansys Offering Special Price for Nokia N800 Internet Tablet 5/15/2008

In what could almost be described as a steal, eXpansys is selling the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet for a very low price for a very limited tim

48. Mobile Tech News -- Palm Presentation, WorldMate with GPS, Nokia Filmmaking Awards, and More 5/16/2008

Palm to Present at JPMorgan Technology Conference WorldMate Live now includes GPS Eduardo Cachucho wins 2008 Nokia Mobile Filmmaking Aw

49. Phillips Announces X-Connect Windows Mobile iPhone Competitor 5/16/2008

Phillips has announced a new touchscreen-oriented Windows Mobile phone, with features and design similar to the upcoming 3G iPhone.

50. WMWifiRouter Review 5/16/2008

WMWifiRouter turns a Windows Mobile Pro smartphone into a portable wireless router. Ed Hardy has tested this utility out and says its defini

51. Mobile Tech Notes -- Lightspeed, TreoSpot, and Machines at War Updated 5/20/2008

Lightspeed Overclocking App for Palm OS Updated TreoSpot Updated Machines at War Version 1.2 Released

52. Fuel Cells Still Years Away for Mobile Devices 5/20/2008

It was only a few years ago that fuel cells were the next big thing, always just around the corner. Today, even some of their hardiest propo

53. Smartphones Selling Well in the U.S. 5/21/2008

Although the overall U.S. market for mobile phones declined in the first quarter of this year, sales of smartphones increased.

54. Nokia Maps 2.0 Officially Available 5/23/2008

Nokia Maps 2.0 leaves its beta state with several updates and enhancements for Nokia's GPS-enabled Symbian S60 mobile devices.

55. Mobile Tech News -- Many More Games Coming to Smartphones, Centro in Australia, and More 5/26/2008

Handango and Capcom to Bring Games to N. American Smartphones N-Gage Adds Konami Games Such as Metal Gear Solid Handy Converter 2 Releas

56. Palm Treo 850 Pics and Information Leaked 5/26/2008

Various websites have pictures and information on the Treo 850, an upcoming smartphone from Palm.

57. Mobile Tech News -- HTC TyTN II Upgrade, PocketBible Update, Palm Virtual Lab, and More 5/27/2008

Windows Mobile 6.1 Now Available for HTC TyTN II PocketBible 4 Released Device Anywhere Opens Palm Virtual Lab eReader Beta for Symbia

58. OLPC XO-2 Brings New, Smaller Form Factor with Dual Touchscreens 5/27/2008

A new version of the One Laptop Per Child XO has been announced which will feature dual touchscreens and a smaller form factor.

59. Nokia E66 and E71 Press Images Leaked, E71 Reviewed 5/27/2008

Nokia is readying two E-series devices -- the E66 and E71 -- for release soon, as evidenced by press photos that have appeared on the Web.

60. Mobile Tech News -- NetFront Browser Concept Version, N95 Firmware Update, HAVA Player for S60 5/28/2008

North American N95 Receives Long-Awaited Firmware Update NetFront Browser v3.5 for Windows Mobile Concept Version Released HAVA Mobile P

61. BoxWave iPAQ 210 Cradle Review 5/28/2008

iPAQ 210 owners looking for accessories for their handheld should be interested in Adama Brown's review of BoxWave's desktop cradle.

62. HTC Raphael Officially/Unofficially Announced 5/28/2008

The European wireless carrier T-Mobile appears to have jumped the gun on HTC a bit, and has taken the wraps off a smartphone that earlier wa

63. Mobile Tech News -- New Racing Game, Updates for FetchIt! and PhatPad 5/29/2008

Start Your Engines for GTS World Racing FetchIt! Gets Updated PhatPad 4.5 Released

64. More Details on the First Clamshell BlackBerry Emerge 5/29/2008

Early this month, the first solid report of the BlackBerry Sidekick emerged. Now, much more information on this upcoming device has leaked o

65. Access Releases Improved Palm OS Emulator for Nokia Internet Tablets 5/30/2008

Access Co., Ltd. has released a new version of its Garnet VM, which allows users of the Nokia N810, N800, and N770 to run thousands of off-t

66. Brighthand FAQ: How Do I Set Up a Windows Mobile Device with a Bluetooth GPS Receiver? 5/30/2008

The process for connecting a Windows Mobile handheld or smartphone to an external GPS receiver is relatively complicated, so Ed Hardy has pu

67. Google Demonstrates Android's Look and Feel 5/30/2008

The Google I/O conference was this week, and the team working on Android took the opportunity to show off this upcoming mobile operating sys