LG Rumor2 launched by Virgin Mobile USA

Virgin Mobile USA has recently launched LG Rumor2. The mobile phone comes with 1.3 megapixel camera, QVGA 240 x 320 screen, and Stereo Bluetooth support. Google Maps for Mobile, Opera Mini web browser are also pre-loaded.

Virgin Mobile USA is offering the LG Rumor2 for $129.99.

Facebook 1.7 for BlackBerry soon

We have seen Facebook 1.6 for BlackBerry, but apparently the new version 1.7 will be coming soon.

Rumored to hit in September, some of the new features and changes include: faster page loading, ability to filter the news feed (status updates, photos, links, etc.), a new view profile option, and more.

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Nokia 3208c touchscreen phone for China

A low-end touchscreen phone by Nokia, the 3208c model will be released for China. The mobile phone features a 2 megapixel camera, tri-band GSM/EDGE connectivity, 2.4-inch QVGA screen, Bluetooth, standard 3.5mm audio jack, music player, FM radio, 1,020 mAh battery, and a memory card slot.

Size wise, the Nokia 3208c measures 108.5×48.6×13.2 mm. No word on price nor the carrier, but you can visit their Chinese site in order to get more details about this handset.

Android-based OPhone LG GW880 for China Mobile

New Android-based OPhone smartphone from LG, the GW880, will be available soon in China via China Mobile. The OPhone “version” of Android, featuring iPhone-like interface and the company’s mobile software store called Mobile Market.

LG GW880 Android-based OPhone smartphone comes with China Mobile-specific 3G radio (TD-SCDMA) as well as EDGE data support, 3.5-inch touchscreen (WVGA), Bluetooth, 5-megapixel camera, 256MB of RAM coupled with 512MB of ROM.

ODROID Android entertainment device with iPhone 3GS processor

A new Android-powered handheld gaming device called 'ODROID' is an Android “entertainment device” from Hardkernel.

The gadget looks unconventional with its plenty of buttons, but who supposes it comes with an iPhone 3GS CPU! It's a gaming handheld, rather than a smartphone. The device features 600MHz Samsung S5PC100 ARM Cortex A8, 3.5-inch capacitance-based touchscreen (320 x 480 resolution, just like the iPhone), 720p-capable HDMI-out, composite TV-out, WiFi, headphone jacks, microSD and SD card slots, a 1,300mAh battery. No word on release date nor pricing.

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Palm Treo Pro Impact Case released by OtterBox

OtterBox recently introduced a new case for the Palm Treo Pro, the OtterBox Impact™ Series is the perfect balance between smartphone protection and convenience. One simple layer of silicone safeguards your device against drops and daily mishaps as you make phone calls, schedule appointments, check your email or surf the web.

For added protection, the Impact Series from OtterBox features inner coring to help dissipate impact away from your smartphone, preventing costly damage or destruction. The Impact Series for Treo Pro allows full access to all device features including speakers, camera, volume buttons, microphone, power button, mute switch, stylus and USB/charge port.

Review: Silicone USB Flexible Foldable Keyboard from BudgetGadgets.com

Recently, I've got a "White Silicone USB Flexible Foldable Keyboard" from BudgetGadgets.com. Have you ever had trouble cleaning your keyboard? Cleaning a keyboard had been a much more challenging task for me than cleaning my two computer monitors, so i was interested in reviewing not only this useful gadget but also the website itself. In case you have the same problem or probably you're planning to replace your standard keyboard with a silicone keyboard, you had better read the following review.

Samsung S3650 Corby officially launched

Samsung has finally launched the Samsung Corby (model: S3650), a mobile phone designed to support the digitally connected lifestyles of today’s young mobile users.

Samsung S3650 Corby comes with new Touchwiz UI and haptic feedback system, quad-band GSM connectivity with GPRS and EDGE, 2.8 inch QVGA touchscreen display. There's also Access to YouTube, MySpace, Twitter, and Facebook. From previous reports we know that it may also feature 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, MP3 player, FM radio, microSD card support.

Windows phones + Windows Mobile 6.5 to launch October 6th

Good news for WM-fans, Windows phones are coming on October 6th along with the new Windows Mobile 6.5 OS. HTC, HP, Toshiba, LG, Samsung will bring new Windows phones to North America through AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, Telus, and Bell. Acer, HTC, LG, Samsung, Sony Ericsson and Toshiba will bring new Windows phones to Europe through Orange, Deutsche Telekom AG and Vodafone.

Boingo Wireless joins Symbian Foundation

Boingo Wireless has joined the Symbian Foundation, which, together with its ecosystem, is creating the most proven, open and complete mobile software platform. The platform is based on Symbian OS and software assets contributed by Nokia, NTT DOCOMO, and Sony Ericsson, including the S60 and MOAP(S) user interfaces. Portions of the source code are already being moved to open source, under the Eclipse Public License. By mid-2010, this process will be complete. As a member of the Symbian Foundation, Boingo gains the immediate right to license the Symbian Foundation platform, royalty free and without source code fees; participate in the governance of the foundation; and take part in joint marketing and branding campaigns.