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NBC has decided to offer iphone and iPod Touch users free full streaming episodes to watch on their devices, without any disturbing ads, whenever they hit the hotspot. The content includes full episode of shows like “The Office”, “30 Rock” and “Battlestar Galactica”, all displayed in DRM-free Quicktime format. To do so, just load your Safari browser, goto NBC website and find the “Watch Video Online Now” link, to start streaming - 100% free. The only downside is once you exit the Safari, you’ll have to download the episode all over again from scratch, and these file are really big. My guess, it’s going to be very crowded, so be patient.

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After making a huge impact in the US and plenty of noise in countries like Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland and France, the iPhone is about to arrive to 10 more places, including Australia, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Italy, India, Portugal, New Zealand, South Africa and Turkey, as Vodafone has signed an exclusive agreement with Apple to distribute the most desired handset to its customers in the aforementioned countries, later this year - Lucky them.

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If iphone battery doesn’t provide you the longevity you’ve been expecting from, there’s a nice solution that might answer your desires, as the Mophie Juice Pack is about to be released in the US, shortly. This new external battery device hooks to the back of your iphone, providing protection and additional hours of conversation, music and movies. According to Mophie, once the fixture is being attached, it extends your iphone activity and adds 250 more hours of standby, 8 extra hours of talk time, 7 additional hours of Video and another 24 hours of audio playback, which is really impressive, considering the original specs. Mind you, the pack weights 85 gm and measured at 60.96 x 120.65 x 19.05 mm, meaning your nice sleeky iphone turns into a bulky non pocketable handset. I guess it shouldn’t deter those who really need another extra battery time while driving to work or traveling abroad, but with a $100 price tag, it might faze our bank account. Great thing is that you can charge both iphone and Mophie pack at the same time without any special adjustments, and all buttons, back camera and the PC connection remain exposed, so you can continue using them without removing the Juice Pack. In addition, there’s a nice LED meter to notify you how much battery life was left before it drains. For more details, check the video after the break:

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E-TEN unveils its new Glofiish M810 GSM quad-band HSDPA at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The new handset is equipped with a full QWERTY keyboard and a 2.8-inch LCD screen. The device features the following specs:

• Display: 2.8” LCD TFT, 65,536 colors (320 x 240).
• Processor: Samsung SC32442 500 MHz.
• OS: Windows Mobile 6.
• Memory: 256MB flash ROM, 64MB SDRAM.
• Camera: 2MP with auto focus.
• Connectivity: WLAN, Bluetooth2.0+EDR, WiFi.
• Other Features: microSD slot, GPS navigation system.
• Dimensions: 109.5×59×17.5mm, 179gm.
• Availability: unknown.
• Price: unknown.

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I guess it was just a matter of time for iPhone bands to start showing up, playing their own repertoire with their handset, now that the Cupertino phone received virtual piano and guitar applications. One of those bands is the iBand, presenting very impressive abilities, combined from 2 iPhone devices and 1 Nintendo DS. Check out the video:

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If you own a wifi enabled device such as iphone, ipod touch Nokia N-Series, HTC smartphones or any other wifi media player, this is your moment to cheer up, as PacketVideo introduced its new mobile broadcasting receiver, enabling mobile TVs to be displayed wirelessed on any mobile set with wifi connectivity, so if you’re making your favorite dish in your kitchen and afraid of losing your favorite show, just connect your unit and stream the video all the way to the cooking area. The PV will support DVB-H/MediaFLO broadcasting and TDtv/WiMAX streaming. The 6.4 x 1.8 x 4-cm block is expected to go live at the end of the year and i have the feeling it might change some of our TV watching spots.

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We all know the mighty and powerful computers from Alienware, featuring galactic designs and housing muscular hardware. The same shape was inspiring Dell and Alienware to create this alien phone concept, running Android OS under an impressive module with blue glowing grill and sliding mechanism. In the light of recent impacts, the Alienware handset concept has a sensitive touch keypad and joystick, for easy navigation. I wonder if this phone will be able to connect carriers in other galaxies.

[via engadget]

Samsung introduced the TouchWiz, a new OS interface, designed for its subsequent smartphones. The new UI supports touch features and will be embedded in the company’s upcoming finger-touch handsets. The following video from Phone Scoop, reveals a graphical interface with colorful icons and friendly menus, running fast and seamlessly. I guess the TouchWiz places Samsung in a good position, as the competition with Apple’s iphone becoming intensified.

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No doubt, Sony has big plans for its PSP game console. Turns out the company develops a new PSP-style phone, trying to play in the mobile court, as we read in Sony Magazine. So far, these are just speculations and Sony has denied any development of a PSP-based gaming cellphone, but we have learned that Sony is a fond of “hidden-exposed” sales promotions, as we flutter back to the day the PSP-Skype was initially unveiled. Don’t get us wrong, we like to play with the idea of a mobile gaming device with cellular capabilities, but this time we should take the word of Sony Ericsson’s VP, Merran Wrigley, for not believing his company “would be able to create a phone worthy of the PlayStation brand”.

[via phonemag]

I like the idea of a virtual orchestra inside the iPhone, allowing you to demonstrate your musical skills in front of the inebriate guests of the local bar. First, it was the virtual guitar, now it’s the virtual piano and i hope we’ll get the trumpet, next. With iAno, you can start practicing your fingers all the way up to the stages of Carnegie Hall, as a pianist. To do so, you will need a jailbroken iphone/ipod touch and some talent. Looks groovy.

LG Electronics unveils the next futuristic mobile phones concept at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The new “Watch Phones” lineup featuring cellular capabilities with voice recognition, SMS text messaging and Bluetooth connectivity for a full hands-free dialing. No info concerning price or availability.

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Modu Mobile has launched the smallest cellular on earth, only 40.1 gm. The Modu is not just a regular phone, it is a modular cellphone with an interchangeable concept, allowing the device to be slipped into designated “Jackets”, changing the look and the identity of the handset without any further effort. In addition, the Modu can be slipped into “Modu mates” like digital cameras, GPS, car radio, photo frames or else and provide them cellular features. Modu mobile has already teamed up with giants like Kodak, Philips, Universal Music and SanDisk to launch the Modu with their supporting products In Italy, Russia and Israel around October 2008. The Modu features 1GB internal memory, a speakerphone, Bluetooth, SMS messaging and more. It is expected to be delivered with two bundled jackets for 280$.

[via modumobile]

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Cellphone owners with Windows Mobile OS, can now get all the essential info, including news, stocks, weather and entertainment, directly to their home screen, threw MSN Direct, as they connect to the internet with their devices, no matter how. The service is free of charge and MSN might expand the information to more areas.

[via gizmodo]

Nokia unveils the N96 3G Quad-Band GSM and HSDPA smartphone at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The new handset is replacing the N95 and has the same N81 design, including the dual-slide action. The N96 is considered as the new flagship mobile from Nokia and will be competing on the multimedia-cellular spot. The device features the following specs:

• Display: 2.8” LCD, 16M color (320 x 240).
• OS: S60 3rd edition.
• Internal Memory: 16GB flash and 128MB RAM with microSD extension.
• Camera: 5MP with dual LED flash light.
• Connectivity: WiFi, aGPS, GPS with photo tagging and Bluetooth2.0 + EDR A2DP.
• Music: MP3, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+ and WMA support.
• Video: MPEG-4, H.264, RealVideo, WMV9 and Flash Lite 3.0 support.
• Other Features: DVB-H TV tuner, Nokia Maps, stereo speakers.
• Dimensions: 103×55×18mm, 125gm.
• Availability: Q3 2008.
• Price: $797.

[via Nokia]

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Sony Ericsson announces the release of the XPERIA X1 quad-band GSM/EDGE and 900/1700/1900/2100MHz UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA, combined with a full QWERTY keyboard for maximum Windows Mobile 6 operating system control. The XPERIA X1 multimedia mobile sports the following features:

• Display: 3″ TFT VGA touchscreen, 65,536 color (800 x 480).
• OS: Windows Mobile 6.
• Internal Memory: up to 400MB with microSD extension.
• Control: 4-way key plus optical joystick.
• Camera: 3.2MP with photo light and video recording.
• Internet: Internet Explorer Mobile, RSS feed.
• Connectivity: Modem, WLAN, WiFi, aGPS and A2DP Bluetooth .
• Microsoft Outlook Mobile, SMS/MMS and Video calling support.
• Music: Integrated Windows Media Player Mobile with PlayNow support and FM radio tuner.
• Video: Video viewing, Video streaming and 3D games.
• Other Features: Personal organizer, Java support, Speakerphone and more.
• Dimensions: Size: 110 x 53 x 16.7mm, 145gm.
• Colors: Silver, Black
• Availability: second half of 2008.
• Price: Unknown.

[Via engadget]

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