Remember when we reported that Sony Ericsson (NYSE: SNE)’s Xperia X10 would not be receiving multi-touching capabilities, even after it was upgraded from Android 1.6 to 2.1? Well it looks like the guys over at AndroidAndMe have heard otherwise.

Not only did we hear from Sony Ericsson’s PR squad that the X10 would not receive multi-touching, we heard that it tin’t. Supposedly there was a hardware issue, making the device incapable of apprehension-to-zoom. There seems to be person “on the inside” who recently spoke up, saying that the X10 volition receive the Android 2.1 update in Sep, and multi-touching will surely be enabled.

This is big news for some who wanted this gimmick, but were turned off that it wouldn’t be able to get these capabilities. I don’t manipulation multi-touch all that often on my Nexus One, but it was irritating for a long meter that I didn’t even have the choice. The X10 is a beautiful gimmick, and the custom UI that Sony Ericsson has put option on circus tent of it is stunning. To see something like multi-touching be left out on such a gorgeous gimmick has got to be a major letdown for some who were eyeing it.

But that brings up another thought. We rich person no idea when this device will actually smash the US. I know most of our readers are not from the US, so it may not matter of its handiness here. AndroidAndMe brings up a goodness point. Even if the X10 does make it to the US with multi-touch in towage, how much volition it matter? The device is nothing to wag your head at, but with devices like the Droid Incredible, and the HTC Evo 4G coming in the near future tense, how much of those who wanted the X10 ar willing to passing these devices up that certainly beat it in their own shipway?

So does the fact that the X10 whitethorn receive multi-touching capabilities make you want to wait it out, and get it when it’s finally released?

[Via: AndroidAndMe]

This isn’t the first meter the N97 mini has been treated to the limited edition way of life, though. In fact, if we were going off limited version versions, the N97 mini would be a pretty big hit. Of course of action, it still has that whole thing “N97″ nickname, which we’re sure is bringing some people down all over the worldly concern. It doesn’t damage that it’s a better phone than its big brother, but distillery, sometimes those shadows extend pretty far.

Unfortunately, from what we can tell, there’s not much changed on this variant of the mini. Yes, there is a optical maser-etched symbolization on the backrest of the phone, and it does have a great gas alloy finish to it, but we’re thinking that’s not enough. After all, the RAOUL variant was pretty intense. There’s a few goodies in the box, though. Like some Team Oakley stuff. Other than that, not much. But, if you’re a buff of Oakley (or Nokia), and want a earphone that stands out above the rest, then this is a great means to make that happen. Start scouring those online auction sale sites, ladies and gentlemen, these ar saltation to go quick.

[via WRG]

The Naite is a traditional and nice looking candybar headphone that comes with a plastic housing made with 50% recycled materials. The unlocked and unsubsidized headphone doesn’t only help the environment but it also helps your pocket since it will cost you only $159.99 at the Sony Style web page but at this moment is “out of stock” though.

The Sony Ericsson device also comes with a low-power using up battery charger, and leaves out a user manual of arms to cut down on transportation costs and paper use of course of action. The Naite has quad-band GSM/EDGE and tri-banding 850/1900/2100MHz 3G radios. And it packs Bluetooth (A2DP), FM radio with RDS, a 2 megapixel photographic camera with video capture, Exchange ActiveSync support, microSD documentation, Facebook integrating, Youtube, Google Search and Google Maps.

Nokia (New York Stock Exchange: NOK)’s N900 is unity of the few handsets to employment on winding Mobile’s AWS bands (1700/2100, same as T-Mobile River (New York Stock Exchange: DT)), and although it was absent from their inauguration lineup, wind has promised it will be coming early this class. wind faces an uphill struggle as the newest actor in the Canadian River telecom manufacture, but neither Rogers (NYSE: RCI) nor Alexander Bell nor telus (NYSE: TU) have been able to hang-up the N900, which could (when combined with wind’s nationally-scoop unlimited information plan) win the Black Maria and minds of the technical school-understanding. Having used the N900 for the shoemaker’s last twosome of weeks, I could see it woof a significant (if specific) niche and give a much-needed edge versus the entrenched contention.

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Two entry-level Kyocera (New York Stock Exchange: KYO) handsets ar landing place in the MetroPCS (NYSE: PCS) portfolio – Laylo and Domino. The first base of the two is an “eye-contracting redness slider” with a “reflective device” (sliding it open reveals a hidden toilet table mirror). On the other helping hand, Domino is a candybar-shaped phone that also comes in red.

Specs wise, the Laylo boasts a 2.2-inch display, 1.3-megapixel photographic camera, Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity documentation, WAP 2.0 browser, BREW 3.1.5 OS, media thespian and an IM node. As for the Domino, there’s Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity on board, a WAP 2.0 web browser and BREW 3.1.5 OS.

We haven’t caught the pricing of the two handset, but you ar free to check it out at MetroPCS’ website.

Despite not that great gross sales of its Android games, Gameloft doesn’t give up on the platform. As a matter of fact, the mobile gambling troupe announced that it volition bring its portfolio to the 2nd-gen Android devices that come with WVGA screens — i.e. the Motorola (New York Stock Exchange: MOT) Droid and Sony Ericsson (NYSE: SNE) Xperia X10.

And while we’re bore to see the first base great games being released for WVGA blind-equipped devices, Gameloft has also announced a business deal with Capcom Mobile to publish half a dozen upcoming mobile titles: Resident Evil: Uprising, Street Fighter Alpha, Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo, Lost Planet 2, Dead Rising 2 and Where’s Wally 2. These games volition become available to a wider consumer base in Europe, The Middle East, and Africa through Gameloft’s distribution channels during next class.

Speaking of the distribution channels, Gameloft’s mesh includes over 180 carriers’ worldwide across 80 countries, which seems as a “goodness sufficiency” intellect to entice Capcom into sign language the partnership agreement.

LG has officially announced the LG GW300, its first gear-remainder electronic messaging earphone that comes with full QWERTY keyboard. And it’s not just SMS the GW300 tin do – LG is also touting the device’s social networking features, such as a indigen Facebook app.

Rest of the specs includes 2.4-inch blind (QVGA?), Bluetooth, media player, FM wireless, 3.5mm headset jackass, and a microSD memory card slot. In summation, the gimmick ships with LG’s LiveSquare diligence, allowing users to place their favourite contacts on the homescreen.

As for the carrier partners, the LG GW300 volition be offered in the UK by O2 (New York Stock Exchange: TEF) and Orange. Pricing and handiness selective information rich person not yet been announced…

[Via: MobileBurn]

We had Nokia with the N93i, a slimmer variant of the poular N93:

We had the slimmest NSeries phone to appointment, the N76:

and the slim stage business phone, the Nokia E65:

Sony Ericsson, not to miss out, launched the slimmest Walkman branded phone, the W880:

And then there was Samsung, pickings slim to an all meter record with the amazing Ultra Edition II stove.

The U300 is just 12.1mm:

The U600 is just 10.9mm:

and the U100 beat generation them all at just 5.9mm!

Not only is the U100 the slimmest earphone ever, it packs in an impressive range of features for a earphone of its dimensions. The blind is a very clear TFT blind sporting 256k colors. Built in to the slender French telephone is a 3 megapixel photographic camera. There is also an MP3 actor, documentation for TV out and an electronic mail client. The U100 has 70MB of internal memory.

FHM Mens Magazine now has an iPhone app. Using it, iPhone/iPod Touch-ownin’ work force tin read/watch the cartridge holder’s content piece on the go. Popular sections including “Joke of the Day” and “Girl of the Week” are there, plus you can also access videos and more photos of hotties…

What’s else to say? If you’ve been enjoying the printed cartridge holder, you’ll lovemaking the app. It costs 2 bucks ($1.99) and you tin catch it from here. (iTunes linkup)

[Via: JustAnotherIphoneBlog]

[via se-nse / engadget]