BlackBerry 8820 with GPS and Wi-Fi Confirmed by T-Mobile

Here's some good news for all the T-Mobile subscribers in the audience, because the pink-themed mobile operator has confirmed that it will indeed be getting the BlackBerry 8820. As you recall, this is the lovely QWERTY-packing device that comes equipped with both Wi-Fi and GPS.

The good thing about having Wi-Fi built into this latest version of the BlackBerry Curve is the fact that it can then take advantage of T-Mobile's Hotspot@Home service, helping you reduce the minutes racked up on the cellular network. The GPS side of things is taken care of with the preloaded TeleNav navigation software. The major feature missing from this handset is a camera, no doubt because of demands from enterprise users.

The BlackBerry 8820 will sell through T-Mobile for a price of $350, assuming you're willing to lock 'er down for a two-year contract.

[via MobileMag]

Nokia Wi-Fi access

Boingo Wireless announced that Boingo Mobile is now available for selected Nokia mobile phones. With the addition of Boingo Mobile, selected Nokia mobile phones and Internet Tablets can automatically connect to the Boingo wireless network of hotspots across the world for only USD 7.95 - EUR 5.95 - GBP 3.95 per month. For a limited time, people who sign up for this internet service will receive the first month free.

Nokia Wi-Fi enabled mobile phones

Owners of compatible Nokia Wi-Fi enabled mobile phone - including selected S60 based smartphones and Linux-based Internet Tablets - can download and install Boingo Mobile software, which enables roaming access to the world's largest network of public hotspots. The Boingo software identifies hotspots and automatically authenticates users with their Boingo user account.

Boingo Mobile wireless internet

"Nokia mobile phone users can use Boingo Mobile to effortlessly connect to Boingo's hotspot wireless network, allowing them to experience intensive bandwidth applications at ultra-fast speeds," said Dave Hagan, Boingo president and CEO. "Boingo Mobile simplifies the connection process and eliminates the cumbersome task of navigating public Wi-Fi walled gardens.", added Mr. Hagan.

Nigel Rundstrom

"This agreement reinforces Nokia's commitment to become an Internet driven experiences company - offering not only great devices but also exciting services around them," said Nigel Rundstrom, vice-president, Nokia Multimedia. With the introduction of Boingo Mobile software and service on selected Nokia S60 devices and Nokia Linux-based Internet Tablets, consumers now have an affordable, unified Wi-Fi roaming experience across the globe that is extremely easy to use.", added Nigel Rundstrom.

Boingo Internet Wi-Fi access pirce & availability

Boingo Mobile is available as a downloadable software application via the Nokia Download site on the Nokia N95, N80, N80 Internet Edition multimedia smartphones, and throughout the Boingo website for selected Wi-Fi enabled Nokia S60 based cell phones. The availability of Boingo Mobile on selected Nokia Wi-Fi enabled mobile phones represents the successful realization of a mutual vision to deliver a robust multimedia experience on mass market mobile devices.

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LG Aloha, Virgin Mobile’s first LG Wi-Fi handset Introduced

Virgin Mobile USA and LG Electronics has teamed up to launch LG Aloha mobile phone.

With this announcement, Aloha is stated to be the first mobile device from LG to carry a pre-paid Virgin Mobile lineup in the US. The clamshell delivers 65k internal color screen with conventional keyboard.

The sleek wireless Aloha is 3.5-inch long and 1.9-inch wide with 0.9-inch thickness. LG Aloha has the capacity to store 199 contacts. Users can also add five numbers, three e-mail addresses and one URL for each of the contacts saved.

In addition, it features real music playback, animated ring tones, speakerphone and voice-activated dialing. It also comes with pre-loaded games such as ZooZoo Club and battle Reversi.

LG provides a battery that offers 180 minutes of talk time and 150 hours of standby time. It also features Virgin Mobile’s new dynamic and intuitive graphic user interface.

Virgin Mobile LG Aloha handset is slated to be out in stores by September 2007, with the price tag of $34.99 (approx. Rs. 1400).

Virgin Mobile and its charitable partners have auctioned the Aloha through The RE*Generation to help young people at-risk and alone on the streets.