iPhone 4 Announced
There’s no denying that when Apple makes a new product launch the world listens, and today is no different. They’ve renamed their mobile operating system from iPhone OS 4 to iOS 4 and brought some much needed changes along for the ride. Like Windows Mobile, iOS 4 lets you create folders to organize your applications and get rid of the dozens of pages of shortcuts which some users accumulate. Like the newest Android smartphones iOS 4 now lets you shoot video in 720p high definitionm make video calls and includes fast switching between multiple email accounts. And similar to HP/Palm’s WebOS there is now support for multiple Exchange Accounts (you know who you are business people) and a unified email inbox so you don’t have to switch accounts at all. We’re not going to go into the entire list of changes so feel free to click the picture above and check out full coverage of the WWDC Event and iPhone 4 over at Engadget.
A smartphone in disguise
The BenQ E72 is for those among us who are too used to the normal 12-key pad on regular cell phones to switch to the small qwerty keyboards found on newer devices. If you aren’t willing to use a qwerty keyboard (or no physical keyboard at all on devices like the iPhone), you’ve had few to no options when it comes to making the leap to using a Smartphone, until now. The E72 looks like a fashionable version of the older Nokia phones which were popular in the early 90′s, but there’s no mistaking the power of the device once it’s been turned on. In addition to the vast array of applications available on Windows Mobile, the E72 also has a 2-megapixel camera with video, bluetooth, a microSD card slot, Wi-Fi, and loads of personality in a package just over 1cm thick. In the middle of your contract and can’t upgrade? No worries, the BenQ E72 can be picked up for less than $100 without a contract. As always, if you purchase through TechMinds, we’ll make sure the device is customized to your exact needs, and support you and the Smartphone for the first year at no extra charge.
Samsung Blackjack II still going strong
Newer isn’t always better. That’s a phrase most of us find relevant at least weekly, but in the smart phone market it’s even more true. Over the years, those Personal Digital Assistants business people once carried around everywhere dwindled to the point of extinction. However, they haven’t really disappeared – they’ve just evolved. The Samsung Blackjack II is one shining example of such a device. It has a very comfortable thumb keyboard for text entry, a bright easily readable screen, has built in GPS for navigation, and runs Windows Mobile with tens of thousands of free applications to choose from. The best part is that if you’re near your contract renewal, it can be had for as little as a penny from retailers like Amazon.com. So if all you need is simple access to email, contacts, appointments, and tasks in addition to phone calls, take a look at a veteran phone capable of meeting your needs for a fraction of the cost of the newest kid on the block.
