LimeLife and Bravo Partner to Launch New Mobile Game 'Top Chef Challenge'

LimeLife and Bravo Partner to Launch New Mobile Game 'Top Chef Challenge'


LimeLife, a publisher of mobile content for women, announced the launch of "Top Chef Challenge," the mobile game extension for Bravo's reality television series, "Top Chef."
Bravo, the cable network that plugs people into arts and pop culture, will launch the mobile game during this evening's "Top Chef" TV Holiday Special.

Western Union allows money transfer via cell phone (AP)

AP - Money-transfer agent Western Union Co. and British cellular carrier Vodafone Group PLC said Monday that they will test allowing customers to send money to Kenya from Britain using their cell phones.

iPhone to Debut at Wal-Mart: $2 Price Drop (PC World)

PC World - Wal-Mart will reportedly become the second major retail chain - after Best Buy - to sell Apple's iPhone. The iPhone 3G will be sold for $197 for the 8GB version, a whopping $2 cheaper than in AT&T and Apple stores.

White House Rejects Cell-tower Backup Power Plan (PC World)

PC World - The White House has rejected a plan by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to require eight hours of backup power on every cell-phone tower in the country.

Mobile Handset Market to Shrink in 2009, Says ISuppli (PC World)

PC World - The global cell phone handset market will contract next year as consumers hang on to their handsets longer amid tough economic times, market-research company iSuppli said Wednesday.

AT&T landline operations at a glance (AP)

AP - AT&T isn't disclosing where it is cutting 12,000 jobs, 4 percent of its work force. But the company did say one reason for the cuts is a "changing business mix." That refers, at least in part, to the long-term trend in which customers are abandoning traditional landline phone service for wireless options or phone service from the cable company. Here are the 22 states where AT&T provides local phone service:

Nokia gives gloomier outlook for global mobile phone market (AFP)

Nokia's Research Center in Helsinki, 2007. Nokia, the world's leading mobile phone maker, on Thursday lowered its outlook for the global cell phone market this year and offered a bleak forecast for 2009.(AFP/Antti Aimo-Koivisto)

Nokia downgrades market forecast for 2nd time (AP)

AP - World-leading mobile phone maker Nokia Corp. downgraded its fourth-quarter market outlook Thursday for the second time, saying the slowdown in the industry was bigger than expected.

Nokia E63 Live Pics

Rob Evans has just posted some live pictures of the Nokia's latest QWERTY handset the E63. He will be reviewing the device shortly and posting feedback on his blog - Rob's Digital Life. So stay tuned for that!

Opera Mini 4.2 Beta Available

Opera Mini 4.2 Beta is now available for the public. With this latest Beta release some old features have been reintroduced - skins! There are also a few more features introduced to make it a more positive experience:
Skins
Personalize Opera Mini by choosing a new colorful skin. We have reintroduced the popular skinning feature from Opera Mini 3.
Performance
Opera Mini 4.2 can use our newly established server park in the US. This means significantly faster page downloads for our users in the Americas and Asia-Pacific region. Users in the rest of the world will also experience faster page downloads since we’ve reduced the load on our other servers.
Video
We are working to make video content available on more phones through Opera Mini. If you have a new Sony Ericsson or Nokia phone, the chance is high that you can take Opera Mini for a spin on m.youtube.com.
Sync your Notes
The handy Notes functionality from the Opera Desktop Web browser just got more portable through Opera Link. All of your notes are available in Opera Mini directly from the Bookmarks menu.

The application is available now at the Opera Mini webpage or by going to mini.opera.com/beta on your handset directly.

Sony Ericsson Xperia x1a on sale next month (Apparently)

According to Sony Ericsson's Xperia X1's Q4 release plan, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 is now available in most countries and now Best Buy will begin selling the Sony Ericsson Xperial X1a as of December 7th. The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1a supports US 3G and will be unlocked for use with any GSM network.

Sony Ericsson launches W705 Walkman phone, Wireless Home Audio

ony Ericsson has announced two new products into its mobile music range looking beyond music into 2009 to offer the most state-of-the art mobile music experience. The W705 Walkman phone and Wireless Home Audio System MBS-900 were unveiled in conjunction with the MTV Europe Music Awards where Sony Ericsson is one of the main sponsors. The latest products underpin Sony Ericsson's commitment to provide consumers with an enhanced mobile entertainment experience however they choose to consume media.

Nokia 7390

This sleek, elegant fold phone, consummately blends precision technology with groundbreaking design. As Nokia first 3G fashion phone, the Nokia 7390 combines exquisite materials and design innovation within a fully featured phone. The 3 megapixel camera and WCDMA high-speed connectivity is subtly hidden within ceramic-inspired shell and leather panels. Nokia 7390, a professional elegance with a modern edge.
Availability
Form Factor Clamshell
Network UMTS / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
Dimensions 90mm x 47mm x 19mm
Weight 115g
Storage 128 MB
Expansion microSD cardslot (128MB card included)
Side Keys
Platform Series 40 3rd Edition
Battery Standard Battery BP-5M type with 3 hours talk time and 220 hours standby time

Nokia 7373

Ethnic patterns and a compact swivel design gives the Nokia 7373 its fresh look and perfect grip. Elaborate tribal markings provide a unique point for contemporary design interpretation, where form and decoration are married seamlessly together. This results in finely tooled surfaces, exquisite detail, embossed finishing and further decoration when the mobile phone is opened, proving that the Nokia 7373 is a veritable treasure chest of reference and culture.
Availability
Form Factor Slide
Network GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
Dimensions 88mm x 43mm x 23mm
Weight 104g
Storage 32 MB
Expansion microSD cardslot (128MB card included)
Side Keys
Platform Series 40 3rd Edition
Battery Standard Battery BL-4B type with 2.5 hours talk time and 250 hours standby time

LG KG920

The KG920 is a device with a split personality. On one side, the KG920 is a sophisticated multimedia phone with a large QVGA screen, dedicated MP3 player button, Calendar button and more. From the other side, the KG920 is a 5 megapixel digital camera with many features to ensure you take the perfect shot. Which ever way you look at it, at just 18mm thick, the KG920 is more than meets the eye.
Availability Q3 2006
Form Factor Swivel
Network GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
Dimensions 108mm x 50mm x 18mm
Weight 130g
Storage 8 MB
Expansion miniSD cardslot (256mb card included)
Side Keys
Platform
Battery Standard Battery Li-Ion 820 mAh type with 3 hours talk time and 180 hours standby time

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Samsung D900
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A mobile revolution. The Samsung D900! This slider mobile phone boasts an ultra slim and sophisticated design. Elegant contours and high-quality magnesium surface make the Samsung D900 perfect synthesis. Fascination at first glance is ensured by the black menu background with its striking white characters and convenient navigation keys. The first-class D900 is more than just an attractive phone. it is pakked with the latest mobile technology. Take advantage of the innovative features and well thought-out applications which make this premium mobile phone so amazing. With the D900, the world is not enough - because with quad band, you can be reached almost everywhere.
Availability
Form Factor Clamshell
Network GSM 850 / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
Dimensions 103mm x 51mm x 13mm
Weight 93g
Storage 70 MB
Expansion microSD cardslot
Side Keys
Platform
Battery Standard Battery Li-Ion 800 mAh type with 3.3 hours talk time and 260 hours standby time