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If you’re thinking about buying one of T-Mobile’s newest smart phones (like the G1), you may be interested in knowing about their new Web2Go web portal.  The redesign of the T-Zones portal, Web2Go is bigger and better.  Users can now customize their home page, quickly download new ringtones and other accessories, and search the internet via Yahoo’s OneSearch application.  

Web2Go is live now, so anyone with a T-Mobile phone should see all the new features next time they go to log in to the T-Zone.  T-Mobile also has revamped their data plans to make billing simpler.  These new plans include internet, e-mail, and messaging options for all their devices.  

From PhoneScoop

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The folks over at WMExperts have put the Palm Treo Pro and the AT&T Fuze in the ring to see which smart phone comes out ahead.  If you’re interested in either of these phones, their direct comparison is a great way to see which one is better for you.  The Experts compare the processor speed, screen size, memory, weight, battery life, and much more, giving these two phones a thorough overview.  There are plenty of images and details about both phones, too, so even if you don’t care about comparing them, the article is a great review.  And the bottom line?  Both the Treo Pro and the Fuze are great phones, and while the Fuze may be just a tad bit better, it really comes down to personal taste.  You can read the full comparison here.

From WMExperts

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Adobe has recently announced that they’re developing their Flash Player 10 for use on Windows Mobile OS, Android, and Nokia’s Symbian operating system.  This announcement means that smart phones are about to become a bit smarter and a bit more like a tiny, portable computer.  While Adobe has traditionally held smart phones at arm’s length, it looks like they have changed their minds about porting many of their programs to mobile devices.  

It’s interesting to note that Adobe said nothing about developing a version of Flash Player 10 for the iPhone.  An Adobe representative said Flash Lite will still be available and supported because not all mobile devices can use Flash 10.  


From HTCSource

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Even wonder what it really costs to make a smart phone?  Well, we’ve found the answer to that question for the T-Mobile G1.  This neat little phone runs Google’s Android and does a lot of cool stuff, so it might surprise you that it only costs $149.83 to build.  Of course, that’s materials only—it doesn’t include the cost of developing the software, creating the phone, and the cost of the manufacturing itself.  

The most expensive part of the G1 is its baseband, which costs just under $25.  That’s followed by the display (just under $20) and the camera ($12).  Surprisingly, the G1 will only cost $179.99 with a two year contract, which isn’t a bad mark up at all.

When the iPhone was first released, we heard that it cost just about $265 to make the 8GB model.  Apple then turned around and sold that version for a whopping $599!

From FierceWireless

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If you live in Canada and want a chance to own your very own HTC Touch Pro, here’s your chance.  Telus Mobility has announced that the HTC Touch Pro is available to those in northern North America for only $299.99 with a three year contract.  That’s a fairly long time for a contract, but you do get a pretty good sized discount.  If you’re not willing to go for three years, several other options are available: a two-year contract drops the price to $549.99, and a one-year contract brings it down to $599.99.  If you don’t want to go under contract at all, the HTC Touch Pro will cost you $649.99.  Ouch!  Still, the Touch Pro does offer a number of great applications and functions, so some might find that price perfectly agreeable.



From Engadget

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Verizon’s version of the HTC Touch Diamond, one of the sleekest smart phones around, may not be released in North America quite as soon as we had all been hoping.  Originally, rumors had it being released in October.  Well, October has come and gone, and there’s no Touch Diamond.  Then we heard a December release…well, now it looks like that’s not going to happen, either.  Rumors now put Verizon’s Diamond on a January release.  The fact that the Diamond isn’t listed on Verizon’s newest rebate sheet isn’t a good sign, either—that sheet covers all Verizon rebates up through January 31, 2009.  It looks like you can mark the Diamond off your Christmas wish list.


From Boy Genius Report

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The HTC Touch Pro has made an appearance on Bell’s website, keeping with its move to claim the title of most widely-launched phone in North America.  While it hasn’t made it to the US quite yet, those in Canada can pick up a Touch Pro for $239.95 Canadian dollars (that’s about $195 USD, for those who don’t want to do the math).  Of course, that’s with a three year contract.  Three years is a long time to tie yourself to a phone, but it’s an HTC and it has a lot of great features, so it might just be worth it.

From Engadget

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Hot on the heels of the Verizon HTC Touch Diamond delay comes Alltel’s Touch Pro delay (and since Verizon now owns Alltel, should we see this as a new trend?).  Like the Diamond, we’d originally heard a November 14 release date for the Touch Pro, but obviously, that didn’t happen.  Then we had a “firm” date of November 20.  Again, no Alltel Touch Pro.  Well, while we still don’t have a set date for the Touch Pro, we do have a price: Best Buy’s website is offering the phone for pre-order.  The tag reads a huge $999!  For a phone?!  Well, if you get a contract, of course, it’s not so bad.  You can pick up the Touch Pro from Alltel for $379.99 with a two-year contract.  This also includes a $100 mail-in rebate, bringing the price down to a much more sensible $279.99.  If you want it with a one-year contract, it’s $439.99 before rebate.  No contract?  $599.99.  Well, now we have some prices…now we just need a release date!



From WMExperts

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If you don’t want to purchase your HTC Fuze through a phone retailer or online, you can pick one up from your local Best Buy soon.  By soon, we mean December 7, so there is a bit of a wait involved.  Now, like the black Sony Ericsson Xperia X1a, it’s possible that the Fuze will only be available from Best Buy online and not in the actual store itself, but only time will tell.  No price has been announced yet, but it will probably be comparable to the price tag at an AT&T dealer.  The phone is also being billed at the AT&T Fuze on the Best Buy site, so chances are, it will be locked as well.

via Boy Genius Report

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Want to get a good look at the Fuze before shelling out the bucks to buy one?  Head over to WMExperts.  They’ve got a whole gallery of photos and even some videos showing off what this sweet little smart phone can do.  They mention a few things about the Fuze’s performance as well, including the fact that Opera Mobile and TouchFLO 3D both work a lot better than they have on other models like the Touch Diamond.  The Push To Talk button is a bit larger than they’d like (and can’t be remapped), and the keyboard is good but not great.  The most important grade, performance, has yet to be decided, but the WMExperts are hopeful that the Fuze will perform as promised since Opera Mobile and TouchFLO 3D run so well.

via WMExperts

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