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French government officials reportedly may no longer use BlackBerry devices to send and receive e-mail. Citing security concerns — specifically, snooping by the U.S. National Security Agency — French government security experts have reportedly banned the ubiquitous devices in ministries and the presidential palace. A similar warning was issued 18 months ago by France’s General Secretariat for National Defense, according to reports, following a study carried out by France’s head of economic intelligence, Alain Juillet.
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Original post by Katherine Noyes and software by Elliott Back
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HTC has launched a Windows Mobile smartphone with a touch screen interface strikingly similar in concept to Apple’s upcoming iPhone. The new phone, dubbed the “HTC Touch,” is a multimedia handheld system with an animated 3-D user interface called “TouchFLO” that allows users to move through on-screen options by sweeping their fingers across the screen, or scrolling up and down using a fingertip. The Touch, based on Windows Mobile 6, has a 4-ounce battery with life of up to five hours of talk time or 200 hours on standby, according to the company.
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Original post by Tim Gray and software by Elliott Back
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Nokia unveiled three new mobile phones this week and aimed for the skies with the most expensive of the trio: a dark, smoked-glass and soft-touch stainless steel creation called the “8600 Luna” that features a pulsing “heartbeat” of a keyboard. Taking a backseat to the high-end Luna, but still fairly svelte, are the 6500 Classic and the 6500 Slide. Both, asserted Nokia, reflect “an artful fusion of materials and technology.” The pricey Luna is getting the most attention.
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Original post by Fred J. Aun and software by Elliott Back
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Many technology analysts and gadget lovers found themselves this week scratching their heads, rubbing their chins, squinting their eyes and exhibiting other signs of uncertainty about the need for, and future of, Palm’s latest device, the Foleo. Billed by Palm as a “smartphone companion product,” the Foleo doesn’t come close to a full notebook computer in terms of power and functionality. However, because it has its own Linux operating system and WiFi radio, the unit is clearly more than just a monitor and larger keyboard accessory for cell phones.
Original post by Fred J. Aun and software by Elliott Back
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T-Mobile Tuesday became the first United States cellular carrier to introduce a device powered by Windows Mobile 6, Microsoft’s latest operating system for mobile devices. The latest offering, called the “Wing,” is an upgrade to the company’s discontinued MVA smartphone. It is priced at $299 with a two-year contract. While Windows Mobile 6 has been available for download into existing smartphones, the Wing is the first unit to hit the market with the new OS already loaded. Windows Mobile 6, launched in February, includes a number of new features.
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Original post by Fred J. Aun and software by Elliott Back
