This multi-touch hack for the T-Mobile G1 doesn’t require a “recompilation of the Linux kernel, but does require modifying one of the Java system libraries on the phone.” Video after the break.
Put simply, he has figured out a way to demonstrate full working multitouch on a stock T-Mobile G1, and he even provides the video to prove it and a list of instructions for developers to follow suit.
[via Engadget]
In this T-Mobile G1 clip, you’ll see “a modified fingerpaint program that draws circles under two fingers simultaneously, and tracks the fingers as they move across the screen.” Continue reading to watch.
Okay, so being able to cover your screen with red and yellow splotches isn’t going to convert any spoiled iPhoners, but we’re thinking the rest of you developers out there should be able to pick up this ball and run with it.
[via Engadget]
This fan-made T-Mobile G1 rap song “unashamedly bashes the iPhone, Instinct and most every other ‘rival’ on the market today.” Continue reading to watch.
Now, we’ve got a video for all you G1 pre-orders that’s sure to get your noggin’ bobbin’ as you patiently await the arrival of Android.
[via Engadget]
Touted as T-Mobile’s first high-speed 3G phone, the Sony Ericsson T 506 features a 2.0-inch display, 2.0-megapixel camera, M2 card slot, Bluetooth 2.0 w/A2DP, and USB 2.0 connectivity. Video after the break. Click here
I tested it in several locations in NYC, one of T-Mobile’s first 3G cities, and we’re talking near Wi-Fi speeds on T-Mobile’s 1700/2100 MHz HSDPA network. I got a crazy average of 5037kbps using DSL Reports’ smartphone speed test, where the iPhone 3G, in the same location at the same time, managed an average of 545kbps.
[via Gizmodo]
PhoneScoop gives us a preview of the new T Mobile Sidekick which features a “400 x 240 WQVGA display, 2 megapixel camera with video recording capability, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, and a microSD slot.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
We’ve spent just a little bit of time fiddling with a Sidekick this week, and in a nutshell, this thing is a killer upgrade for the iD crowd — which just so happens to be exactly what T-Mobile’s going for.
[via Engadget – PhoneScoop]
T-Mobile’s Sidekick 2008 features a 2.6-inch display, 2.0-megapixel camera, video recording capabilities, and stereo Bluetooth. Available now, priced at $199. Click here for first picture in gallery.
If you’re a current Sidekick owner and you’re happy with the platform, you’ll want to upgrade to this for its improved features and reduced size.
[via Gizmodo]
When is a T-Mobile Sidekick 3 not just a Sidekick 3? When it’s made from a block of wood — given to creator’s girlfriend. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Handmade Christmas gifts are the best, and this hand-carved wooden Sidekick 3 will definitely make this guy’s girlfriend happy
[via Gizmodo]
Measuring 103 x 53 x 15 mm, the Windows Mobile 6-powered Shadow features a 2.6-inch TFT display, 2.0-megapixel camera, TI OMAP 850 (200-MHz) processor, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, microSD card slot, and Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery. Here’s the bottom line:
The T-Mobile Shadow manages to make itself stand out in a crowded market all while not diminishing its features..it manages to be a good alternative to the more known handsets in its class by providing elegant looks, a great battery life, and the functionality you would expect from it
[via Phonearena]
If you thought these guys were crazy, check out what a T-Mobile Authorized Reseller is offering.
So imagine my surprise when I walk out of the Apple Store and I see a T-Mobile Authorized Reseller in Kiosk form sporting this sign every so boldly near the realm of Apple: “We unlock iPhones!”
[via iPhonematters]
Here’s a first look at the Sidekick LX, which is basically a more feature packed version of the Sidekick Slide. First picture in gallery.
With the amount of built up hype and recent leaks, we�d expect a release soon. Sadly, if the rumors pan out, it looks like Master P and Lil� Romeo will be doing the endorsement honors
[via Newlaunches – BoyGeniusReport]