Mark/Space intros Missing Sync for Android

Developer Mark/Space has announced The Missing Sync for Android, expanding the company's phone support. The new program allows users to sync with a phone based on Google's Android platform, such as the HTC Hero. Version 1.0 supports syncing contacts with Address Book and Entourage, as well as copying over music, photos, podcasts, ringtones and/or videos, primarily from an iTunes or iPhoto library.

Users can also sync PDF, Word, Excel and PowerPoint files. The app cannot sync DRM-restricted content however, and features such as calendar, note and bookmark sync will not be introduced until later v1.x releases. Options like Wi-Fi sync and the ability to save call and SMS histories are also planned. Public previews of Missing Sync for Android are scheduled to become available next week, followed by an official v1.0 launch "later" in October.

Moto Sholes to reveal as the Droid

Motorola's Sholes has received a new name, and details of when it should be unveiled, through a new slip of information. Unnamed contacts for BGR have claimed it will simply be called the Droid when it ships and that it should be unveiled for Verizon in two weeks. They add that, unlike the Cliq, the phone should be a full "with Google" device and will run a regular version of Android instead of Motorola's social network-heavy MOTOBLUR.

The news follows posts of several photos of the Droid from the user of a pre-release example that confirm the look of the device as well as that it should be running at least Android 1.6, which supports the new-look Android Market. Google's Latitude friend service has also been spotted running in the map utility.

Electronista has been able to independently confirm additional rumors as to the shipping timeframe of the Droid. People familiar with Verizon's plans expect the 5-megapixel touchscreen slider to ship in early December.

Samsung Giorgio Armani SPH-W8200 poses for the camera

Images and specs of the Samsung Armani W8200 have finally been spotted online, some five months after it was first promised. What has been gleaned is that the device sports a 3.1-inch AMOLED touchscreen along with a slide-out hardware keypad. The device will support high-speed HSDPA data networks.

Otherwise, there is a DMB TV tuner, Bluetooth and a 5-megapixel camera. Storage will be expandable through a microSD memory card slot, but it's unknown how much internal memory is retained. Unlike what was previously expected, however, it appears the device won't ship with Windows Mobile but rather a proprietary Samsung OS.

Despite the leak, shipping dates or pricing for the Samsung Armani handset are unknown. Judging from the source of the images, it's likely the device will launch in Korea first.

Philips to Launch New Phones: X806 and C702

Philips never lets us forget the fact that it’s still making handsets. And some of its latest cell phones look better than you’d expect. The latest models are the X806 and the C702 but you might have a rough time getting one since they’ll most likely go to China.

The X806 will sport quad-band GSM/GPRS, a 3.5-inch touchscreen display, a 5-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, FM radio, 47MB (nice round number) of internal memory upgradeable via microSD card. The C702 knows how to handle CDMA 1x connectivity and it comes with a 3.4-inch touchscreen display, 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, GPS, 70MB of internal memory also upgradeable via microSD cards.

How much would you pay to get one of these Philips handsets?

Your mobile and desktop search history now in sync

Google announced today that when you do a search on your desktop computer, you can now easily repeat the same search on your mobile phone.

Google has launched in the U.S. "Personalized Suggest" for Android, iPhone and Palm WebOS. This makes it easy to repeat past searches on the go.

For example, before you depart for the airport, you quickly check your flight status by searching for "american airlines 19" using google.com on your computer. Later you can open google.com on your mobile phone, click in the search box, and choose "american airlines 19" from the list of search suggestions.

To use search history make sure you are signed in the same account on your phone and desktop and that "Web History" is enabled in your Google Account. Mobile users can turn on/off history by selecting "Save searches" or "Do not save searches" under Settings on google.com.

LG-SU630/KU6300/LU6300

LG Electronics has been making waves with its LG Chocolate BL40 mobile phone and now, its Black Label Series has finally found its way towards the Korean market. The LG-SU630/KU6300/LU6300 features a widened 21:9 display with a 4” WVGA LCD Touch Screen boasting of a 800×345 resolution. It comes with DivX support for mobile phones without the assistance of a standard PC allowing people to enjoy videos.

Among its standard features include a system memory of 4GB Nand Flash and 2GB SDRAM. For user memory, SU630(80MB), KU6300 (133MB) and LU6300 (68MB). Provisions for external memory can accommodate up to 16GB for user MP3 and video files. It also comes with a Schneider built-in 8 megapixel camera, BlueTooth connectivity and Li-ion batteries.

Verizon Wireless Introduces the Razzle by PCD

Verizon Wireless today introduced the Verizon Wireless Razzle, a fashionable phone developed by Personal Communications Devices, LLC, that boasts a unique tilt-and-swivel design for more comfortable text messaging and quicker access to the built-in music player. Music can be downloaded from Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Music with Rhapsody service (subscription and PC downloads) and stored on the pre-installed 1 GB microSD card. The Razzle will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning Oct. 6. It will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores later this month.

Key features:

* QWERTY keypad and music controls on tilt-and-swivel bar
* Large 2.2” 262K color TFT display
* Built-in 1.3 megapixel camera
* 1X, Dual-band CDMA (1800/1900 MHz)
* Bluetooth®-capable with support for the following profiles: headset, hands-free, stereo, phonebook access, and object push for vCard and vCalendar
* Color: Sleek and shiny black case with lime green highlights

Lifestyle features:

* Access to Mobile Web
* Media Center-capable for easy downloading of games, ringtones and more
* VZ Navigator(SM)-capable – Customers get audible turn-by-turn directions to more than 15 million points of interest and can share the directions with others
* Text, picture and voice messaging
* Task bar for shortcuts to menus
* T9 predictive text
* Voice commands
* Up to 1,000-entry phone book
* Speakerphone
* Bilingual Interface – English and Spanish languages

Price and availability:

The Verizon Wireless Razzle will be available online for $69.99 with a new two-year customer agreement. The Razzle will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores later this month.

Nokia 2705 Shade comes to Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless introduce the Nokia 2705 Shade, a compact flip phone that fits in a pocket or purse for stylish connectivity. Available initially as an online exclusive, customers will have the option of purchasing the phone with or without a camera. The Nokia Shade also allows the customer to have the ability to choose the color of their choice with Xpress-on covers, sold separately.

Key features:

* Large display on one of the smallest devices available at Verizon Wireless
* VZ Navigator(SM)-capable to give customers access to more than 15 million points of interest
* Connect in color with Xpress-on changeable covers (sold separately)

Lifestyle features:


* Stylish and sleek with interchangeable covers for added personalization
* Stores up to 1,000 contacts
* Light-weight and easily fits into a pocket or purse
* Text, picture and voice messaging capabilities
* Up to 300 minutes of usage time or up to 360 hours of standby time
* 1.3 megapixel camera
* Bluetooth compatible with support for the following Bluetooth profiles: headset, hands-free, phonebook access, basic printing, and object push (for vCard and vCalendar)
* Micro USB 2.0 compatible
* Access to Mobile Web

Price and availability:

The Nokia Shade with camera will be available online beginning Oct. 6 at www.verizonwireless.com for $29.99 with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers can purchase Xpress-on changeable covers in blue, red and purple for $19.99 by visiting www.verizonwireless.com.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Because purple is the awareness color for domestic violence, those who purchase the Nokia Shade with a camera online during Domestic Violence Awareness Month will receive a free picture frame phone lanyard and a purple Nokia Xpress-on Cover while supplies last. Additionally, the Nokia Shade features pre-loaded wallpapers that highlight HopeLine, Verizon Wireless’ phone recycling and reuse program, and it is the first Verizon Wireless phone to have #HOPE pre-programmed into the contact list. When customers dial #HOPE, they are connected to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, where they can receive information or help with domestic violence situations or questions. To learn more about Verizon Wireless’ efforts around Domestic Violence Awareness Month, visit www.verizonwireless.com/HopeLineDVAM.

Verizon launches HTC Imagio smartphone

Verizon Wireless and HTC today introduce the HTC Imagio, a stylish multimedia smartphone that combines an intuitive user interface with global roaming capabilities for data access in more than 185 destinations. Verizon Wireless’ first smartphone to support V CAST Mobile TV, the Imagio brings news, sports and entertainment from popular broadcast channels to life on its extra-large 3.6” color display. The HTC Imagio’s mobile productivity is made possible by Windows Mobile 6.5. It is a Windows phone that is engineered to keep customers connected to both entertainment and work.

Key features:

* Global roaming capabilities with data access in more than 185 destinations (Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 + 2100 HSPA)
* High-speed connectivity in the United States over Verizon Wireless’ Mobile Broadband network (CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A 800/1900 MHz)
* Support for Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g)
* Large 3.6” LCD touch-sensitive screen with 480 x 800 WVGA resolution
* 3.5-mm audio jack and five quick launch buttons, including one-touch access to multimedia capabilities
* On-screen QWERTY keyboard for fast and easy typing
* 1500 mAh battery delivers extended operating time

Lifestyle features:

* Support for Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Mobile TV and V CAST Video on Demand services, while the Imagio’s V CAST Mobile TV antenna doubles as a convenient kickstand for easy, hands-free viewing
* Support for Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Music with Rhapsody service gives customers access to millions of songs to download over the air; get the master copy of the songs on their PCs; and sync their favorite tracks, albums and playlists from their PCs to their phones using a separately-sold USB cable
* Complete Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional support with Microsoft Office Mobile and Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile
* Fully-customizable home screen with ability to add applications of interest
* Integrated communications and seamless access to social networks
* Intuitive HTC TouchFLO 3D interface to allow for easy navigation between menus
* 5.0 megapixel camera with auto focus to capture memories with friends and family

Price and availability:

The HTC Imagio will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning Oct. 6 and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning Oct. 20 for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the mail-in rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. Monthly access package for V CAST Mobile TV is $15 per month.

Another picture of Samsung's 12MP with 3x optical zoom phone

Engadget is reporting that the Samsung SCH-W880 camera phone has been leaked ahead of the devices official launch. The handset has one very significant feature — a 12MP camera with 3x optical zoom.



Typically, camera phones have low resolution sensors and no optical zoom, so it’s good to see another camera phone that is actually focused on taking pictures. Other features of the phone include a 3.3-inch AMOLED touchscreen and HSDPA data support.

The camera phone also has Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and a microSD card slot. One feature is disheartening for American’s though, the cam has an integrated DMB TV tuner meaning it will probably never come outside of Korea.