Research In Motion (RIM) have announced interesting plans to launch an application Storefront and Application sites to allow direct interaction between BlackBerry Users and application developers.
The Storefront will open in March 2009 and this will allow BlackBerry Users to browse and buy/download from the on-device application center as well as browse for apps in the online Storefront (BES software policies will still apply).
O2 XDA® range expanded with the XDA® Ignito and XDA® Serra
O2 have announced the new additions to the popular XDA® handset range.
XDA® Ignito
A stylish and lightweight touch-screen device supporting the latest Windows Mobile® 6.1 technology, the Xda® Ignito incorporates all the features of a PDA with the added security of remote IT management.
Designed for…
Business customers who want the latest in technology and style from a mobile phone. Touch-screen control, remote IT security, 4GB internal memory, optimum video viewing and enhanced Microsoft® direct push email are just some of the key features of the Xda Ignito.
Xda Ignito is the first Xda to adopt the new UI design platform and hardware design style. It’s ultra slim design (the thinnest Xda to date), modern styling (competing directly with high end consumer handsets) and TouchFLO 3D ser interface (a consumer friendly short cut menu which sits on top of Windows Mobile) makes the Xda Ignito the perfect device for applications and viewing media and data with absolute clarity.
Features
* Windows Mobile 6.1 technology – open and edit Word and Excel documents and view PowerPoint * Remote IT security (with Microsoft Exchange) * HSDPA (supports up to 3.6mbps) * 2.8 inch full colour, high resolution, VGA screen for optimum viewing * TouchFlo 3D for touch-screen control * Fast internet and email delivery with 3G and WLAN connectivity * Supports Microsoft direct push email * Only 11.5mm thick- an extremely lightweight, portable mobile device * Key IT Security Features * Access to GSM location services such as Google™ maps * Easy set up wizard for both work and personal use * Range of accessories available include car kit options, Bluetooth® headsets, Stereo PHF headset an in car charger.
Also available sim-free as the HTC Touch Diamond
XDA Serra Soon to be released is the XDA Serra
A stylish and lightweight smartphone with Windows Mobile 6.1® for seamless business functionality and state of the art technology for intuitive and simple use.
Designed for… Business customers who want the latest in technology and style from a mobile phone. Touch FLO 3D touch screen control, sliding QWERTY keyboard, optimum video viewing and enhanced Microsoft® direct push email are just some of the key features of the Xda Serra.
The Xda Serra provides flexibility to choose your desired input method by sliding out the QWERTY keyboard or using the intuitive Touch FlO 3D touch-screen. There is also an orientation sensor that allows the screen to switch for optimum viewing capability. Containing many useful applications including an RSS feeder, an MP3 editor, a ZIP utility and business card recognition software the Xda Serra is more than just a smartphone.
Features
* Windows Mobile 6.1 technology – open andedit Word and Excel documents and view PowerPoint * Remote IT security * HSDPA, 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® 2.0 * 2.8 inch full colour, high resolution, VGA screen for optimum viewing * Quad-Band functionality – operating on GPRS/EDGE wireless networks * TouchFlo 3D for touch-screen control * Supports Microsoft Direct Push Email * Choice of sliding QWERTY keyboard and Touch FLO touchscreen * MP3 Player * Orientation Sensor * Full internet browsing * Range of accessories available include Car kit options, Bluetooth headsets, Stereo PHF headset, in car charger and Micro SD memory cards
Also available sim-free as the HTC Touch Diamond Pro Update : Released 12th November
BlackBerry Storm Delivers the Full Power of the BlackBerry Platform on the World’s Leading Networks with the World’s First “Clickable” Touch-Screen Smartphone
Research In Motion announce the launch of the touch-screen BlackBerry Storm (exclusive to Vodafone in Europe). Continuing the 3G front introduced by the Bold with UMTS/HSPA offering data speeds up to 7.2 mb/s this handset alssees the intuitive touch interface popular with many Smartphones on the market today.
Features such as the accelerometer (which changes the keyboard from SureType to Qwerty as you rotate) and the "click" feedback given when the keys are pressed give a user confidence to enter data whenever and wherever they are.
Main Features * BlackBerry® Internet Service, BlackBerry® Unite!, BlackBerry® Professional Software and BlackBerry® Enterprise Server support * Preloaded DataViz® Documents to Go® allows users to edit Microsoft® Word, Excel and PowerPoint files directly on the handset * 3.2 megapixel camera with variable zoom, auto focus and a powerful flash that also provides continuous lighting when recording video * Built-in GPS supports location-based applications and services, as well as geotagging of photos * 1 GB of onboard memory storage and a microSD™/SDHD memory card slot that supports up to 16 GB of additional storage * Media player that can play movies smoothly in full-screen mode, display pictures and slideshows quickly and manage an entire music collection; playlists can be created directly on the handset and there’s an equalizer with 11 preset filters – including “Lounge,” “Jazz” and “Hip Hop” – for customized audio ranges when using wired headphones or external speakers * A 3.5 mm stereo headset jack, support for Bluetooth® stereo audio profile (A2DP/AVRCP) and dedicated volume controls * Sleek, elegant design with contoured corners, stainless steel back and chrome accents surrounding its large (3.25") glass lens; its exceptional 480 x 360 resolution at 184 ppi is crisp and bright with eye-pleasing clarity * An ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts backlighting for ideal screen viewing and an accelerometer that allows customers to view applications in either portrait or landscape mode by simply rotating the handset * Removable and rechargeable 1400 mAhr battery that provides approximately six hours of talk time on 3G networks and 15 days of standby time
