HTC has never had the best of luck when it comes to keeping things in house, and that trend has continued with the leaking of a new Windows Phone 7 device. Engadget nabbed the scoop for the phone that’s destined for the AT&T network in the US, showing a tablet handset with a slide out keyboard underneath. Except it’s NOT a keyboard hidden beneath the large screen – it’s a slide out speaker, complete with kickstand for multimedia fun.
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A while back I did a QuickAdvice post on Visual Notes , a premium photo-note taking application for your iPhone. It has been updated to 1.01, and allows the geotagging of all photo library and text notes, as well as fixing an issue with disappearing notes that was affecting iPhone 3G users. Anyway, we have 5 promo codes for some lucky AppAdvice readers! For a chance to win a copy, leave a comment here by Wednesday, August 25, by 9 PM PST. An email is required so that I can contact the winners.
Huawei is planning to launch its first Android phone at IFA this year, bringing together a budget package and some top-end specs. Although Huawei has been mostly known for producing branded products for networks, it’s been making a concerted effort to branch out under its own name and the new U8150 will be the flagship handset of the push. The phone will have a 2.8-inch capacitive screen, a 3.2MP camera and the same Android Bluetooth, GPS and Wi-Fi connections.
Google has announced Google Earth for Android 1.1 – complete with ocean viewing options too. Basically an extension of the popular globe-surfing application, users can now plunge into selected portions of the ocean and see what it looks like underneath. Admittedly, it’s like land but with a lot of blue around it – but it’s a nifty feature for Android phones, and it’s free. The force is strong in this one You can also ‘look around’ under the sea by activating the feature and tilting the phone around or using multi-touch – optional Darth Vader sounds to make yourself believe you’re in scuba gear are optional.