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SmartPhone Articles for June of 2007

Below are the 76 SmartPhone articles for June of 2007

1. Mobile Data Services - Going Beyond Wi-Fi 6/1/2007

Analyst Paul DeBeasi tries to make some sense out of the confusing alphabet soup of cellular-wireless date services like EV-DO and HSUPA.

2. Treo 700p Update Delayed 6/1/2007

The release of a system software update for the Treo 700p has been pushed back yet again. This was scheduled to be released on May 28, but i

3. Most Popular Smartphones and PDAs of May 2007 6/1/2007

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

4. Two Nokia Smartphones Now Available in the U.S. Independent of Carriers 6/2/2007

Nokia has seemingly taken a more direct route in offering two of its latest flip-style phones to U.S. consumers by selling them direct.

5. Answers to Common Questions on the Palm Foleo 6/3/2007

Palm, Inc. took the wraps off the Foleo Mobile Companion a few days ago, but many people still have questions about this upcoming device. Th

6. Apple Announces iPhone's Launch Day 6/4/2007

When Apple announced its iPod/phone combination early this year, the company said it would debut in June. But it has never given an exact da

7. Hawkins Opens the Door To Smaller, Keyboard-less Treos 6/4/2007

In the wake of the announcement of its latest product, one of Palm, Inc.'s co-founders has hinted that a Treo smartphone without a built-in

8. Palm, Inc. Will Not Be Acquired by Any Company 6/4/2007

It is clear now that, despite persistent rumors earlier this year, Palm is not going to be bought by another company. Instead, a new investo

9. High Capacity SD Card Support Added to Sprint Treo 700p 6/4/2007

Palm, Inc. has just released a long-awaited system software update for the Sprint version of the Treo 700p. This offers a long list of impro

10. Is Nokia Going to Buy RIM? 6/5/2007

According to an unconfirmed report, smartphone giant Nokia is going to try to buy Research In Motion, the company behind the BlackBerry line

11. Raon Everun UMPC Promises Long Battery Life, Low Cost 6/5/2007

Raon Digital has announced the Everun, a Windows XP UMPC with a built-in keyboard. This device will have several features that have piqued t

12. Apple May Soon Get the Ball Rolling on iPhone Apps 6/5/2007

It was only last week that Apple CEO Steve Jobs first said that his company will allow third parties to write applications for the iPhone, a

13. HTC Touch -- A Smartphone Designed to Compete with the iPhone 6/5/2007

HTC Corp. has just launched the HTC Touch, a smartphone whose fingertip-oriented control system was clearly created to compete with Apple's

14. Mobile Tech News -- Internet Radio, Spb Games, Animated Themes 6/6/2007

Internet Radio Added to LobsterTunes Spb Software House Now Offering Six Mini Games Netwasp Launches a New Version of FlashThemes Genera

15. Software Update for Sprint Treo 700p Temporarily Unavailable 6/6/2007

Sprint Treo 700p users will have to wait even longer for a much-needed update to their system software. An update for this smartphone was re

16. Via Unveils Reference Design for Ultra Portable Notebook 6/6/2007

Chip maker Via Technologies has created a reference design for a laptop that it believes is small enough to compare to a handheld computer.

17. HTC Touch First Impressions Review 6/6/2007

Brighthand's Editor-In-Chief brings us a review of the HTC Touch, a new Windows Mobile 6 smartphone with an innovative fingertip-oriented co

18. Moble Tech Notes -- Blackberry Connect and Exchange Updates for Nokia E-Series, Plus Much More 6/7/2007

Nokia's Mail for Exchange Updated to Version 1.6 New Version of BlackBerry Connect for Nokia E-Series Available Emoze Free Push Email Up

19. The First Glimpse the Treo 800w 6/7/2007

The first unconfirmed report has emerged of what might be Palm's next smartphone, which will supposedly be called the Treo 800w and launch i

20. Microsoft Releases Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1 6/7/2007

Microsoft has introduced a new version of the Windows Mobile Device Center, the software Windows Mobile smartphones and handhelds use to syn

21. Nokia N95 Review 6/7/2007

The N95 is the flagship multimedia computer/smartphone device by Nokia. Offering a drool-worthy list of features, it's designed to do a lot

22. Asus Developing Small, Very Inexpensive Laptop 6/8/2007

When the Asus Eee PC debuts later this summer, this easily portable laptop will cost less than many handhelds or smartphones.

23. Sprint PPC-6800 May Launch This Month 6/8/2007

Rumors and unconfirmed reports have placed the launch of the PPC-6800 as late as October, but the latest information says this Windows Mobil

24. MIT Demos Wireless Power Transfer 6/9/2007

A team from MIT's has experimentally demonstrated an important step toward accomplishing the goal of wireless power transfer. This brings th

25. Proporta Gadget Bag Review 6/9/2007

Brighthand moderator headcronie brings us this review of the Proporta Gadget Bag, a multi part bag made of a scuff resistant, tear resistant

26. Nintendo DS Web Browser Now Available in the U.S. 6/10/2007

A version of Opera Software's eponymous web browser for the Nintendo DS is now available in N. America.

27. Treo 800w May Offer Wi-Fi 6/11/2007

Last week, the first reports surfaced on the Treo 800w -- the next smartphone supposedly coming from Palm, Inc. -- and now some additional d

28. Debate Swirling Around Palm ''Gandolf'' Rumors 6/11/2007

Over the weekend, news first broke of what's supposed to be an upcoming, low-cost smartphone from Palm. If this device is real, it will be a

29. iPhone Will Support Third-Party Web 2.0 Applications 6/11/2007

At its developer's conference today, Apple announced that its upcoming iPhone will run applications created with Web 2.0 Internet standards.

30. NanoBook-Based Ultra Portable Laptop Coming to the U.S. 6/12/2007

A company in the United States plans to release a device based on Via's NanoBook reference design. This will make it a small, light but stil

31. Nokia's Ultra Low Power Wireless Networking Standard Merged into Bluetooth 6/12/2007

Nokia and the Bluetooth SIG have agreed to merge the Wibree short-range wireless networking standard into the Bluetooth standard. Wibree was

32. RIM Might Make the BlackBerry Pearl Even Smaller 6/12/2007

RIM's flagship smartphone, the BlackBerry Pearl, is already a very small smartphone. But if an unconfirmed report is correct, its successor

33. The iPhone's Biggest Innovation... Mobile Apps 6/12/2007

In his latest editorial, Brighthand's Antoine Wright takes a look at the the Apple iPhone's recently-announced support for Web 2.0 applicati

34. Mobile Tech News -- Astraware Solitaire, Live the Pirate Life, Smartphone Releases 6/13/2007

Astraware Solitaire Offers Twelve Games in One Arrr Maties! Corsairs for Palm OS Do Be Released BlackBerry 8800 Released in Chile Palm

35. UBiQUiO 701 Ultra Mobile PC Review 6/13/2007

Brighthand's chief reviewer Adama D. Brown brings us a look at a UBiQUiO UMPC that is offered in the U.S. by Mobile Planet.

36. iPhone Will Require an iTunes Account 6/14/2007

An account with Apple's iTunes music service will be a necessity when setting up this company's smartphone.

37. Palm Laying Off Some Employees 6/15/2007

Palm, Inc. is in the process of laying off some of its employees. The exact number is not publicly known.

38. Why I Like the Mobile Companion Concept 6/15/2007

There can be no doubt that Palm's new "Mobile Companion" category of devices has proved to be controversial, but Brighthand's Ed Hardy thin

39. Pocket Heroes Combines a Strategy Game and an RPG into One 6/17/2007

iO UPG has released Pocket Heroes, a step-by-step strategy game with RPG elements and a fantasy theme.

40. Sprint Announces HTC Mogul with Windows Mobile 6 Pro, EV-DO Rev. A 6/18/2007

Sprint will soon begin offering the HTC Mogul, also called the PPC-6800. This upcoming device will offer a number of high-end features, incl

41. A RAZR-Like T-Mobile Sidekick May Be in Development 6/18/2007

T-Mobile's Sidekick line has been popular with teens and hipsters for years now, but no one would ever accuse these smartphones of being too

42. MotionApps Bringing a Suite of PIM Software to the Palm Foleo 6/18/2007

MotionApps has just announced plans to release mDayscape, the first Personal Information Manager developed exclusively for Palm, Inc.'s upco

43. Microsoft Launches Redesigned MSN Mobile 6/19/2007

Microsoft has officially launched a new version of its MSN Mobile portal, which was created to allow users to access its services while on t

44. Opera Mini 4 Beta Now Widely Available 6/19/2007

Opera is in the process of enhancing its Java-based Opera Mini browser with more features and improved performance.

45. Mobile Tech News -- Games for Foleo, Spb Mobile Shell, YouTube Mobile 6/20/2007

traware Releasing Sudoku and Solitaire Games for Palm's Foleo Mobile Companion Spb Software House Releases Spb Mobile Shell 1.5 YouTube

46. Apple May Be Developing iPhones with a Range of Prices 6/20/2007

Apple will release less expensive versions of the iPhone, if an unconfirmed report is correct.

47. Latest Rumors on the BlackBerry Pearl 2 6/20/2007

What is supposedly a fairly complete description of an upcoming RIM smartphone has emerged. If it's correct, the Pearl 2 will offer many fea

48. More Than a Pretty Face 6/20/2007

Although he can understand the appeal of a cutting edge design, Brighthand's Antoine Wright wants his mobile device to offer the kind of dep

49. Samsung Introduces Highest Capacity 1.8-Inch Hard Drive 6/21/2007

Samsung has introduced its new SpinPoint N2 series of hard drives designed for smartphones, handhelds, and UMPCs. These feature the highest

50. AT&T No Longer Carrying Nokia E62 6/21/2007

AT&T has stopped selling its only Symbian/S60 smartphone aimed at business users, causing some to wonder what will replace the E62 in this c

51. HP Quietly Begins Offering Its First Windows Mobile 6 Smartphone 6/21/2007

The iPAQ 510 Voice Messenger -- HP's first smartphone running Windows Mobile 6 -- has recently become available from a variety of stores, b

52. New SlingPlayer Mobile Versions Available for Windows Mobile and Palm OS 6/21/2007

Sling Media has just released a version of SlingPlayer Mobile that is compatible with Microsoft’s new Windows Mobile 6 operating system. The

53. Software Update for Sprint Treo 700p Released Yet Again 6/22/2007

The on again/off again system software update for Sprint version of the Treo 700p is once again available, at least in a limited fashion.

54. BlackBerry Curve 8300 Review 6/22/2007

The BlackBerry Curve is one of the latest devices from RIM that offers features for both consumers and business users. Jerry Jackson took a

55. Nintendo Games May Be Made Available for iPhone 6/23/2007

According to an unconfirmed report, Nintendo may be making itself into a possible content supplier for the Apple iPhone in the area of games

56. A Version of the HTC Touch in Development for Sprint or Verizon 6/25/2007

HTC has revealed that it is developing a CDMA version of a smartphone whose fingertip-oriented control system invites comparison to Apple's

57. Nokia E61i and Nokia E65 Released in the United States 6/25/2007

Two of Nokia's E Series smartphones have just become available in the U.S. These are part of this company's line of devices created for busi

58. Mobility and Smartphone Deals - 6/26/07 6/25/2007

Free Palm Treo 680 After Rebates New BlackBerry Curve - $199.99 Sony VAIO UX380N UMPC - $300 Off Samsung BlackJack - $.01 $15 Bluetoot

59. Analysts Predict How the iPhone Will Affect the Smartphone Market 6/26/2007

The Apple iPhone will debut later this week, and some financial analysts are weighing in on what effects they think it will have on sales of

60. HTC Developing Vista/Windows Mobile Combo UMPC 6/26/2007

According to a roadmap of upcoming devices recently released by HTC, this company intends to make one that can run both Vista and Windows Mo

61. AT&T Releases Details on iPhone Service Plans 6/26/2007

AT&T has just announced three wireless service plans for the Apple iPhone, which will debut this Friday. These start at $60 a month, and inc

62. Avvenu Bringing Remote File Access to the Palm Foleo 6/26/2007

Avvenu has just announced a version of its Access 'n Share service for the Palm Foleo. This will allow users to remotely access digital cont

63. Mobile Tech News -- Handy Weather, SplashNews, and Spb Traveler 6/27/2007

Handy Weather for Palm OS Devices Now Available Free SplashNews RSS Reader Released Spb Software House Introduces Spb Traveler

64. VPN Support Coming to the Palm Foleo 6/27/2007

Bluefire has announced plans to bring Palm Foleo users a VPN (Virtual Private Network) option for securely exchanging data.

65. iPhone Might Get Support for Exchange Push Email 6/27/2007

One of the reasons cited by many for not being interested in the iPhone is that it lacks support for Microsoft's push email system. Accordin

66. T-Mobile Now Offering Home VoIP Service 6/27/2007

T-Mobile USA is launching its HotSpot @Home service today. This allows consumers to make unlimited free wireless phone calls over a Wi-Fi co

67. Nokia E61i Review 6/27/2007

The Nokia E61i is a Symbian/S60 smartphone with an emphasis on business. It features a built-in keyboard, 3G cellular-wireless networking, a

68. Palm May Have Fired Much Of Its Wi-Fi Development Team 6/28/2007

According to an unconfirmed report, Palm, Inc. has given pink slips to a significant percentage of the team working on adding Wi-Fi to its T

69. Microsoft Promises 20 New Windows Mobile 6 Models by Year's End 6/28/2007

A Microsoft spokesperson says that companies around the world will launch 20 more devices running Windows Mobile 6 before the end of this ye

70. If You Show Them, They Will Come 6/28/2007

In his latest editorial, Brighthand's chief reviewer takes on the iHype surrounding the iLaunch of the iPhone.

71. Palm's Quarterly Profits Way Down, Smartphone Shipments Way Up 6/28/2007

Palm, Inc. has just reported that its profits during its most recent financial quarter had dropped 44% when compared to the same period of l

72. Mobile Tech News -- Astraware Fireworks, CallsToJournal, SplashID 4, and More 6/29/2007

Celebrate 4th July with Fireworks from Astraware Chapura Launches CallsToJournal for Windows Mobile SplashID Version 4 Released CO2Glob

73. RIM's Profits Up a Whopping 73%; Announces 3-for-1 Stock Split 6/29/2007

Research in Motion (RIM) has reported the results of a very successful financial quarter. The company enjoyed tremendous growth in both reve

74. Sprint HTC Mogul PPC-6800 First Impressions 6/29/2007

Brighthand's Adama Brown takes an initial look at the new Sprint version of the HTC Mogul PPC-6800 after spending 36 hours with it.

75. Motorola Announces Good Mobile Messaging 5 6/29/2007

The next version of Good Mobile Messaging will add personalization features, strengthening security, and improving device management capabil

76. SanDisk Launching 8 GB microSD Card Later in the Year 6/30/2007

SanDisk's development of 6 GB and 8 GB microSDHC cards has reached the point where it has begun giving samples of them to smartphone makers