Thursday, February 4, 2010

Swype Tutorial Published !

Swype has published this tutorial to show how to work their innovative keyboard, currently shipping on the Samsung Omnia 2 . The video gives a good idea of the actions involved, and despite the apparent complexity of its use, user reports are surprisingly good, both on the Windows Mobile and Android handsets where the software has found a home. For more tips and tricks on its use, read Swype’s page here.

Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Details Emerge !

With the introduction of the Sony Ericsson Aspen, Windows Mobile took a small jump forward to version 6.5.3. This latest version includes a few notable features, including capacitive touchscreen support which will cause all non-HD2 owners to toss their stylus into the air and jump for joy.

Samsung M100S Is The Company’s First Android 2.1 Phone !

Today, Samsung has unveiled its first Android 2.1 phone, the Samsung SHW-M100S. Unfortunately, it looks like the M100S will be available only in South Korea (starting March, via SK Telecom).

The Samsung M100S features a 3.7 inch WVGA AMOLED touchscreen display, an 800MHz processor, Wi-Fi, GPS, DivX support, T-DMB, 3.5mm headset jack, social networking services, 5MP camera with 720p video recording, and the latest version of TouchWiz UI.

Q by Pasquale Bejeweled Glass Slippers Will Give You A Shoe Fetish !

The fashion world’s obsession with Cinderella’s glass slippers is here to stay with glass slippers making a big comeback. And this time the celebrity cobbler Pasquale Fabrizio is playing the fairy godmother part with his limited edition glass slippers collection festooned with precious metals. Q by Pasquale is an exclusive range of handcrafted wearable glass shoes made in Murano glass and 24-carat gold.

Lighter Than Air Vehicle Blends A Cruise Ship And A Floating Hotel !

If you thought mankind has invented all that is possible, you are in for a big surprise. The London-based design and innovation company Seymourpowell has gone right into the future with their lighter-than-air vehicle concept.

The New Volvo S60 !

This is a cool video from Volvo of the new S60 sedan, showing some extreme driving and the first glimpse at the interior, before its official debut at the 2010 Geneva motor show. The S60 is an updated version of the model, and will debut with engine options including GTDi petrol models, and turbocharged diesels with 1.6 and 2.0 litres. We could also see a 3.0-litre turbo model with more than 250 horsepower.