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Texting World Record Broken with Samsung Galaxy S
Aug 23rd
These days, the topic of keyboards on mobile devices is a hot one. Some prefer the Cadillac ride of a BlackBerry keyboard, while others prefer the on screen touch goodness that is found in the iPhone 4.
One recently crowned world record holder though, prefers the keyboard found on the Samsung Galaxy S which makes use of SWYPE. 25.94 seconds is all the time it took Melissa Thompson of Salford, England, to capture the Guinness World Record for fastest typing on a mobile phone. After being invited by Samsung to compete for the record, Melissa’s winning sentence as determined by Guinness was the following:
“The razor-toothed piranhas of the genera Serrasalmus and Pygocentrus are the most ferocious freshwater fish in the world. In reality they seldom attack a human.”
Oddly enough Melissa claims, since moving in with her boyfriend, her texting speed capabilities have actually decreased since she no longer sends as many daily messages. In any event, the previous record holder held a time of 35.54 seconds for the exact same sentence. Looks like Mellisa’s texting skills are doing just fine. How fast can you type?
[via Mashable]
Sneak Peak: PowerMat for iPhone 4 [Video]
Aug 21st
The PowerMat is an interesting, innovative accessory. It works well and does exactly what it’s supposed to: wirelessy charge your mobile phone, iPod or gaming system in a visually appealing way.
Today, we had the chance to sit and talk with PowerMat’s director of sales Grace Luna and she was very open to talk about how PowerMat is doing, its future, and their upcoming devices.
Have a look at the video:
[Click here for mobile friendly viewing]
After the interview Grace was kind enough to give us a few PowerMat samples to contest off!
Up for grabs are an iPhone 3GS charging kit, and two BlackBerry Tour kits (compatible with Bold 9650 as well). All you need to do to win is Like us on Facebook (and leave a comment on the wall so we can contact you), Follow us on Twitter, and leave a comment on this post as to why you should win. Contest ends midnight Friday Aug 20, 2010 so get commenting!
UPDATE: Thank you to all who entered, commented and took part in this great contest. We narrowed it down to the following 3 names:
@lakersfan2416
@summerfish
@dvlmn
Please email contact(@)thecellularguru(.)com to claim your new PowerMat prize pack!
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Torch 9800 Poll – Follow Up
Aug 16th
Just to recap on last weeks poll, it looks like only a small percentage of our readers were able to get their hands on a Torch. That’s not surprising being that AT&T is the only carrier that has released the Torch as of yet. Unfortunately 46% of the voters are waiting in limbo for their carrier to release the Torch. Not to worry, the Torch will be coming to Telus, Bell, Rogers, Virgin Canada, Orange UK and Vodafone UK in the upcoming weeks. It seems to me that a lot of GSM BlackBerry subscribers were/are starving for a touch-screen BlackBerry device.
The remaining 41% of the voters are either happy with their current devices or are waiting for something else to release. I happen to be in that 41% as well. I just love the standard QWERTY form factor and plan on sticking with my 9700 until the 9780 releases, but I must admit, I am jealous of you people who are already running BlackBerry 6.
Sony PSP Ad Kicks Apple In the Bumper
Aug 16th
Lately, Apple has been the topic of most phone-related jokes for its reception-plagued device, and for good reason. But now, Sony is joining in on the fun, this time from a different angle; gaming. And the ad couldn’t be funnier.
[Click here for mobile friendly viewing]
Notice how Sony calls the iPhone “A phone built for texting your grandma”, not gaming.
We all know the iPhone has some pretty stellar graphics for gaming, but nothing really compares to the PSP when it comes to playing on the go. I wonder how, or if, Apple will respond to this latest competitive chirp.
[via IntoMobile]
Follow me on twitterPoll: Torch 9800 – Have you? Will You?
Aug 16th
As most of you may know, the Torch 9800 has finally launched on AT&T . It will also will be coming to Telus, Bell, Rogers, Virgin Canada, Orange UK and Vodafone UK in the upcoming weeks. I’m on AT&T and have decided to pass on the 9800 for now. I’m personally a fan of standard QWERTY style BlackBerrys and don’t really see myself using a slider for more than a short time. I don’t know if my feelings will change, but for now I’m standing strong with my Bold 9700 on OS 5. Although, if BlackBerry 6 doesn’t end up leaking for the 9700 soon and there is still no sign of the 9780 in sight, I might just crack.
So what’s your stance on the Torch 9800?
Say Hello to the Million Dollar Phone
Aug 13th
For all you eccentric millionaires out there who own a “Vertu” by Nokia, but are still left wanting more, I have found your new vice.
Introducing the “Las Vegas Jackpot” by Gresso, a company whose sole purpose is to jazz up your everyday phone. This time around they have taken black diamonds, pure gold, diamond-cut sapphire crystals, and 200-year old African Blackwood, installed it onto one of the most boring cellphones around (the thing doesn’t even have a FLASH) and given it a discreet $1,000,000 price-tag.
For those deep-pocketed collectors who are worried if they buy it, their style will be bitten, never fear, only 3 are being made, so it WILL remain a rarity. Now go ahead and buy it, you Baller, you.
[Via Engadget]
Follow me on twitteriPhone 4 Action Movie Phone Call Fail [Video]
Aug 12th
This video is hilarious, it directly pokes fun at the Blackberry-iPhone reception war as of late and does a really good job of it.
Watch and laugh.
[via College Humor]
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Blackberry Desktop Manager 6.0 available for download
Aug 10th
Having finally launched the 9800 to the masses last week, it seems only proper that RIM now launches the long awaited upgrade to its Blackberry Desktop Manager software with full support of the device and its new OS.
This version of desktop manager totally changes the way you interact with your Blackberry. It keeps track of all devices that have been plugged in and adds a few cool new features to the mix, though for now it’s available for PC download only.
To read up more on Blackberry Desktop software 6.0 and download it for yourself visit Blackberry.com
Follow me on twitterVlogging Phones with Sean Ward [Video]
Aug 3rd
Yesterday @GuruDaniel and myself had the opportunity to walk around Toronto’s harbourfront and have a candid chat with vlogger @seanward on all things cellular.
We covered the new iPhone 4, Blackberry’s popularity, the phenomenon that is Android, and why Canadians pay so much for their phone bills.
Check out the video below
[Click here for mobile friendly viewing]
We’d like to thank Sean for taking the time to meet with us and encourage you to check out his daily vlog at seanward.net
Follow me on twitterWant to take Blackberry6 for a ride?
Aug 3rd
With all the talk of the Blackberry Torch 9800 and Blackberry6 respectively, how would you like to take a simulated ride through the OS, without leaving the comfort of your desk?
Blackberry has posted a downloadable simulation of v6.0.0.141 for the 9800 here for developers to start getting a true feeling of the OS and how it works.
Feel free to comment on your experience with it.
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