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WalkingHotSpot now available for Smartphone users everywhere

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Software solutions developer for smartphone TapRoot Systems Inc. announced that WalkingHotSpot Internet connectivity solution is now available commercially.

After its initial launch earlier this year, WalkingHotSpot has been successfully tested by thousands of beta testers on major wireless networks. The solution simply requires a one-time software download to Wi-Fi-enabled smartphone. This will allow users to securely retrieve e-mails, search and browse the Internet on Wi-Fi enabled devices such as laptops, MP3 players, etc., with no additional software or configuration required on the connecting device.

WalkingHotSpot is available for Wi-Fi enabled smartphones using Symbian S60 and Windows Mobile operating systems, with support for other major operating systems coming soon. Subscribers are offered a free seven day trial and can then purchase a monthly subscription for $6.99 or a special introductory yearly subscription for $24.99.

Originally posted on September 8, 2008 @ 10:14 am

Asus Releases PadFone 2

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Asus has officially announced the PadFone 2, the second generation of the company’s innovative smartphone – tablet combination device. The product was launched in two simultaneous events that were held in Milan and Taipei.

 

The PadFone 2 has undergone a major redesign and this more intuitive design is what Asus is trying to sell to consumers. The original PadFone had a small door located at the back of the dock for the PadFone tablet. This is where the smartphone is attached. [Read more…]

Originally posted on October 16, 2012 @ 8:51 pm

The Top 10 Smartphone Apps for Business Owners

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Apple iPhone 3GS, Motorola Milestone and LG GW60
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Looking for the right apps for your business can be difficult, especially now that the App Store has over 700,000 apps, while Google Play has 600,000. To make your search easier, here are the top 10 smartphone apps for business owners.

 

Scan2PDF Mobile

PDFs are incredibly useful; you know that. But what if you were given a hardcopy and not a PDF? No problem. Just run Scan2PDF, scan the document using your smartphone’s camera, and voila—an instant full-colour PDF that you can e-mail. [Read more…]

Originally posted on October 20, 2012 @ 8:42 pm

Onyx Reveals Android Prototype Phone with E Ink Screen

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Screens are always a weak point for any smartphone. It is the major component that drains batteries and you have to crank up the brightness levels if you want to see what’s on the screen under direct sunlight.

Onyx International is hoping that their solution may be able to address the issue of smartphone screens by developing a smartphone that has an E ink screen. Onyx is actually well known in the field of e ink screens since it manufactures the Boox e-readers. [Read more…]

Originally posted on October 19, 2012 @ 9:09 pm

Jolla Announces Impending Arrival of Meego-Powered Smartphone

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MeeGo IVI home screen from MeeGo 1.1
MeeGo IVI home screen from MeeGo 1.1 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Meego operating system may be poised for a resurrection.

Jolla, a Finnish company, announced back in July that it has picked up the Meego and will start developing new smartphones that run this operating system. Even though not much was heard from the company since then, it has come back with an announcement that it has been able to raise 200 million euros as funding. Aside from this, the company made another surprising announcement – a Meego powered smartphone will be released very soon. [Read more…]

Originally posted on October 4, 2012 @ 9:56 pm