Archive for April, 2009

Samsung Tocco Lite S5230 Announced in UK

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Samsung Mobile UK today announced the launch of the Samsung Tocco Lite, in the UK market, the latest addition to the Tocco family. The Samsung Tocco Lite has enhanced social media features , which uses online widgets to keep your Facebook status up-to-date, log on to your Myspace page or browse YouTube for the latest videos. You can also tag photos of your contacts on the device, as well as uploading your photos to social networking sites from the phone directly.

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The slim Tocco Lite incorporates a 3 Megapixel camera, FM radio receiver, 3.0″ WQVGA touch screen, music recognition and Samsung DNSe 2.0 (Digital Natural Sound engine). The Samsung Tocco Lite is set to launch in UK stores mid May.

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Samsung Tocco Lite (GT-S5230)

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
We have seen the Samsung Tocco Lite before, but it seems that Samsung might have big plans for this low-cost touchscreen phone.

Verizon Seeks Extension in Alltel Asset Spinoff

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Verizon Wireless has formally requested more time from the Federal Communications Commission to divest assets it acquired through its purchase of Alltel. The FCC required the divestitures in order for Verizon to acquire Alltel, a deal that closed earlier ...

Microsoft Works Voice Controls into Windows Mobile 6.5

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Today Microsoft announced new technology that it is going to make available to Windows Mobile 6.5 devices later this year. Using software from its TellMe subsidiary, Windows Mobile 6.5 users will be able to open a new text message, ...

Microsoft Reaffirms That It Is Not Interested In Making Phones

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

In the wake of reports about a new, Microsoft-manufactured phone or device for Verizon Wireless dubbed the "Pink", Microsoft made clear its business regarding mobile devices. Spokesperson John Starkweather said, "Microsoft is not going into the phone hardware business. ...